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Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1921, Page 2

Messrs AV. Jeffries and G’o. announco entries for their store stock sale at Araliiirn on AYcdnesday 23rd Nov. Alembers of the Druid’s Lodge aro reminded that they will have the op- ■ i.mitv of meeting the Grand President, llro AY. Lee Martin at their meeting to-night at- 7.30 o clock. ■ 0»r “go-slow” friends of the We,it Coast coal mines are beginning to squeak about the imported coal causing unemployment among them (says the “Wairarapa Standard”). They are ev, l . dentlv beginning to view “go-slow” in unite' a different light to that which I bey did. when they had the consumers c vine out for firing in cold winter wea- ( tli'er." The boot is on the other leg | a ltd “serve them right .” we say |

South Westland readers will he interosted to know that Messrs Glasson and (■„ Christchurch, will 1« opening out I at I lari I lari Public Hall on Monday j Nov 7th. until Saturday 12th. In ad- | dition to taking orders for suits to j measure, the firm are offering men » strong tweed working trousers at ■ 13s Dd .men’s sweaters 12s 6d, men’s | shirts OS lid, men’s underwear, ties, ’ sox, etc., at special prices. Hoys’ ■ twe'ed suits, ladies all wool tweed skirts , 255. blouses, jumpers, etc. at less than , shop prices. - AdH. j

Dr Hay, Director-General of Alental Hospitals commenting ill his a nil nil 1 report on the Hokitika Mental Hospital states: I have mentioned the needs of this institution in former reports. . After careful consideration I advoeat- , cd the continuance by rebuilding and replacement of obsolete parts in older of urgency. I believe that we can do very valuable work in the estate in experimental forestry. The general health of the patients was good. The staff kept the place scrupulously clean. M,i Sellers’ retirement and Dr Buchanan's appointment as medical superintendent, mark an epoch in the history of this old establishment. It is to ho regretted that it is synchronous with a difficulty in getting money for •public works. Friday last was the 27th anniversary of the wreck of the Union Company’s steamer Wairarapa on the Great Harrier Island. The vessel, which lelt Sydney for Auckland on the evening of

AVednesday, Oct. 24th., 1894. went j ashore about mid-night on Sunday, I Oct. 28th.. and Captain Mclntosh and ■ 125 passengers and crew lost their lives. The greatest difficulty was experienced in launching the boats, but a consider, able number of persons got ashore on the life-rafts. None of the survivors saved .'anything. They were on the rocks for over 30 hours, being then discovered by sonic Maoris, who took them off in bouts and laiuled them a' Catherine Hay. They were brought- to Auckland on the Argyle, arriving ill that port early on the morning of Nov. ,

About 10.15 o’clock oil Saturday night the occupants of a large hotel in Wellington were startled by a loud crash and the sound of falling glass. A« iiitestgation revealed the fact that a man, who had been walking on the iron roof of the kitchen, had failed to notice a glass skylight and when he stepped on to it he fell through on to the kitchen table, a distance of about 14ft. The impact broke the table, which, ill turn, saved the man from serious ijijurv. Beyond a cut on one arm lie seemed none the worse for his adventure. A man who was working in the kitchen received almost as great a slxlrk as the one who fell. It is understood that the accident was due indirectly to the wiles of that mischievous imp Cupid.

Thei'O is ail unusual little exhibit on view at the industrial exhibition in the Wellington Town Hall in that line exhibit which shows how the leather trade has advanced in New Zoalaiui. This is a piece of human skin which lias been tanned into leather. The history of this scrap of human leather in brief is that some years ago a medical student at the University experimented with a piece of skin off tlie shin of a man. The idea struck him that if he could tan it, he would - have the wherewithal to make a novel tolincco-pouch and wallet. The student, tanned the skin quite successfully, and took it to a leather worker in the city concerned, and had the goods made up. The leather so made is quite as stout as sheepskin, and rougher and tougher in texture.

I I’ickpoekots are operating all over the Dominion, according to reports thta are coming through from police headquarters in the different cities and twns. At the Auckland trots a number of losses were reported, states the “Star.” It is the belief of the rob'-u that there is, at present, an invasion of more or less expert "dips” from Sydney and otliur centres overseas, as the results of their operations in many cases leave no doubt that Hiey have learned their methods in a hard school and developed their skill by greater experience than would be possible in New Zealand. On several recent occasions men have been arrested on suspicion of being “hooks”, as pickpockets are aptly described by the local detectives, ami sometimes it is very difficult to trace their antecedents. One man question by the ]K)liee the other day gave a name, but remarkably little, more. There were no brands upon bis clothes no marks of identification all. lie bad a large roll of money, but would not state where he was staying or where his home was. “Hm-m-m, all money and no clothes, eh?” said the detective. "You can put it that way if you wish,” was the reply.

•Mon! To purchase your clothing at the • H.H.” is a sure way to combat the 11.(’.E. Sec these durable tweed trousers, plain and cuffed bottoms. Ills (id pair, durable Soz denims !>s lid, sac suits Mils fid, oilskin coats 29s fid, rain and tweed overcoats from 79s fid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. Everybody’s happy, every hodv’s glad ! AA’ashing day clouds arc dispersed by t>he wonderful “NO-RUBTUNG” Laundry Help and Golden Rule Soap. Advt.

Saturday, Out. 29th, opening day great summer sale. Big savings oil the new season’s wearing apparel and household goods. Everything in every department is substantially marked down. Spot cash trading enables us to sell at a small margin of commission. He thrifty and wise, buy now. Me(truer and Co., cash drapers, Hokitika aqd Greymouth.—Advt.

The Hokitika Fire Brigade desires to acknowledge with thanks, a donation of £2 2s. from the Hank of New Zealand.

AA'ot-d Ims been received that the New Zealand Trotting Association has refused to pass the trotting events on tho Reefton Jockey Club’s programme .unless the latter increase the stake money of the two smaller events to £IOO each. It is tinderstood that will be done at once.

Tho readiness of retort of Air Eloyd George is proverbial. On one occasion lie began a speech by saying, I am 1, 01 0 ,” and before ho could sax „nv more an interjoctor shouted, “A"« so am I!” “Yes.” was-the reply, but VOU are not all there!” On another occasion ho was speaking on Homo Rule, and saying he wanted to see it not only for Ireland, hut fw and for Wales. “And for hell, too exclaimed an inHwieetor. Certain Y, n,v friend.” came Mr Gkml Georges unexpected retort, “I always like lo hmr a man stand up for Ins count!> . In manv cases the “School Journal” is j being used as the chief reader, states ] the Minister of Education in his report I for the year 1920. Tt is issued in

' three parts, suited to the T«n?-mi£ cpaI cities of the pupils in Standards 1 to | VT inclusive, and is supplied free to ; all public schools. Native schools, spcci ial schools, and other institutions more | <„• loss under the Deparment’s control ! or supervision. To a very large nurnher of private schools it is .supplied at I cost, price, with the result that over ’16,00fl copies of the “School Journal are purchased monthly. Of the last issue of the “School Journal’’ for the ' rear 1020 the number of copies printled was:-—Parti 1, 66.350; Tart IT, 6%1.300: Tart ill, 52,250: total, 180,000

Those mitnhers show* an increase of over 5700 over those of the previous year. Mr Fred Oliver of the Telegraph Department. Cireymonth, who is being retired on 'stipe rnnii.iintion joined the Post and Telegraph Department about 38 years ago at Hokitika, and he has since seen service at Nelson, Masterton Hokitika, (ireyinonth, and other centres. In his day Mr Oliver had the reputation of being one of ‘lie fastest and most reliable telegraph operators in New Zealand. For many voars past ' e has held a responsible post ns the superintendent of the telegraphic staff in (ireyinonth and has discharged his duties to the satisfaction of the Department and public alike. His many friends will join tlio Deportment in extending to Mr Oliver the best wishes for the enjoyment of the leisure wltirli his lengthy period of service to the State has justly merited.

| Now that, spring cleaning is the ord-r . of tho day, we would draw your attention to onr new stock of linoleum , carpet runners, hearth rugs, square--and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspe* lien at SclnoJcr tut 1 Co’s. Adrt. liny v. hat you will til ’ 'H.B’.s you simply cannot Irnlp saving money, hclatc.c you get Milo and value at slim t prices. Seek first the values always offering at “ll.lt’s” and you will he I convinced that any purchase made at this store is a sound investment. Our j goods sell themselves. See them at i the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.