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Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1921, Page 2

Tho Fire Brigade desire to acknowledge with thanks a donation of £1 Is from the National Bank of N.Z.

j Preston’s Xmas Cakes are now on 1 view in both shops, Revell Street, Telephone 98; Gibson’s Quay, Telephone 79 Order your iced one early. • Advl.

From the 19th inst to sth proximo Xmas and New Year greeting messages will he accepted for Mikualola at ninepence per word. The conditions are the same as those for similar messages to Apia and Raratonga.

The regular quarterly meeting of the Progress League will ho held in the Town Hall on Tuesday next, 20th inst. when an illustrated lantern lecture will be given by Dr Teichclmann. A hearty invitation is extended to the general public.—Advt.

All the local bodies of the district are falling in with the request from tho Ross Borough Council and making strong representations to Wellington in respect to the recent railway “cut” which is proving very inconvenient to users of the line.

The Roefton “Times” understands that a local sport is negotiating for the purchase of tho well-known racehorse Cavcrock, which has been nominated for the Westland Racing Club’s meeting. He is a useful sort of horse and capable of carrying heavy weights and as lie is also good in wet going, should suit West Coast courses.

From the 19th inst to sth proximo elusive messages containing ’Xmas and New Year greetings may be accepted for transmission to radio, Apia, at 6d per word, and to Radio Raratonga at !)d per word. Messages must not contain reference to any matter other than greetings, hut need not ho confined to particular wording.

The death is reported this morning of Mrs Elizabeth Haiso, of Beach Street, which occurred at an early hour this morning. The deceased has been ailing for some time, and her death was not unexpected. She leaves one daughter and several grand children to

mourn her loss. She was 54 years of age, and a native of Ireland. She had been a resident of the town from childhood.

It is not everyday the general public 'ms an opportunity ol buying their clothing at warehouse prices. A visit to Keller’s sample rooms will convince uur readers tintt they can save money by buying fiom Glnsson and Co. Boys’ and men’s ready to wear suits, men’s mercery, ladies’ blouses and frocks, tweed costumes from (IDs (id. As stocks are limited an early visit is recommended.—Advt.

We regret to record the death of an old resident of Maori Creek district, in the person of Mrs Garland, which took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Hackell, of Livingstone Street, Hokitika, this morning. The deceased had been ailing for some time past. She was a native of Tasmania, and 74 years of age. She leaves a husband and family of one son and three daughters to mourn their loss. Mrs Hackell of Hokitika, Mrs Coombe of Greymouth, ami I). Galvin of Marton, are daughters.

The report of the Internal Affairs Department shows that during the year ended March 31st last the number of days on which the totalisator was used was 288. The 288 days were used as follows .—Racing Clubs 214 days, hunt dubs 15. trotting clubs 59. The sum of £10,121,212 was passed through the totalisator as against £8,792,570 for the previous year. The investors received hack In dividends £8,834.203. The Government m-eived from the machine £481,640 and the clubs received the balance, £805,308.

At Xmas time there is nothing a man appreciates more than u useful, serviceable and yet attractive gift. “H.lt’s” is the place for these. Here’s some suggestions. Silk initial liandkeichiefs, 5s (id, plain silk 4s (id, initial mercerised handkerchiefs Is lid, fancy sox 3s lid, 4s (id, 5s lid, fancy collar boxes 7s (id, 8s (id, latest handkerchief lies from 2s Gd upwards, exeelda handkerchiefs Is (Id, fancy shirts 8s (id tn l's (id, bract's, collars, felt hats, etc., etc. at the N.Z. Clothing Faetorv.—• Advt.

“A considerable amount of mislabelling of perfectly sound food products was noted during the year,” stated tho Dominion Analyst in his report for tho year ended March 31st last. “Custard 'powders” frequently had the word ‘cream’ or ‘egg’ prominently on the label, though they contained no trace of either. Vinegars deriving only onefifth of their acidity from malt were labelled notwithstanding ‘malt vinegar.’ Boric acid was frequently detected in butter, which did not have the required notification on the label. In one case a condensed milk was branded in large letters ‘evaporated cream.’ The pork lju a pound tin of pork and beans did not usually amount to more than onofthhd of an ounce. Other instances might he given of similar labelling deliberately intended to mislead the consumers.”

“Several complaints in respect to |k>sters and other advertising matter have been received,” states the annual report of the Department of Internal Affairs, where it refers to the film censorship. In each case tlie matter complained of was found to be a breach of good taste, and calculated to have a pernicious effect on certain types of mind, hut no effective legal remedy was open. The question of legislation prohibiting the display of any such matter is receiving attention. During tho year ended March 31st, 3146 films, I amounting to 4,920,000 feet, were ex- | amined, and fees amounting to £1584 j received. Approval was refused in 38 , cases, while 240 films were approved j only after excisions had been made to I the satisfaction of the censor. No anneals were made against the censor’s 1 decision. When ordering FLUTD >1 (CVK I ( always specify STTARLAND’S-Jb,. finest on the market. Larger bottle—lower price. Year after year brings increasing proof of the superiority of SITARLAND’S Baking Powder, fusts less (linn others—-worth more!

North Island mails by the Waliine connected with tlio West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. > The Railway Department is prepar- : injr the annual holiday timetables, but ■ it is expected the services will not be as numerous as hitherto. ! The Wakaiti sailed from Okarito at i 11 a.m. this morning for Hokitika carry I ' ing 130 extra prime lambs for Monday’s j market at Arahura. The shipment was [ made on behalf of Messrs N. Friend and '(..las Donovan. An important sale of Alien motor ears will bo held by Messrs W. .Jeffries and C'<> -in the mart Sewell St. next Wednesday. Those persons interested are directed to peruse the advertisement appearing in this issue.

A decidedly novel item in connection with the carnival and bazaar opening in the Drill Hall on, Tuesday next is th o guessing competition, relating to the total proceeds taken at the function. Tiie winner secures a erst class railway trip round tho South Island of New Zealand available at his convenience. The competition closes at midnight on 31st December.

Wanted known. Whatever you do don’t fail to see the attractive assortment of men’s and boys’ apparel at the ••11.15.” Von will find the most suitable Xmas gifts amongst our new season’s goods. Of course we cannot help always going to the two extremes with our goods. Namely, in giving the highest cpiality at lowest prices. Investigate! compare! and see the truth in what we say. N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Adtv.

This Christmas we are again to tho fore with best value in men’s and boys* suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices. Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also he found at Schroders. Trimmed hats and ready to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

Society women recommend to their friends the service of “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help, a modern laboratory triumph; 1/- a carton, all stores.—Advt.