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Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1922, Page 2

Mr W. .T. Bull, expert typewriter mechanic may be consulted at Keller’s Hotel. The Committee of the Westland Barms: Club meet at 8.30 o’clock to-night, when the accounts m connection with the recent! meeting will be settled, and the programme for the Eastern meeting adopted. A laughable slip of the tongue by Mr D. Jones, M.P., at the meat pool meeting in Christchurch, apparently passed unnoticed (says the “Lyttelton Times”). “Don’t imagine I have come here to push the meat scheme down your throats,” said Mr Jones, impressively. “I have not the slightest intention of doing anything else.”

North Island mails by the Wahin< connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning..

Tenders are invited iii this issue for the cartage of timber from Ferguson’s to Ross railway station for the Ferngrove Sawmilling Company (140,009 feet per month gurranteed). Specifics* tions may be seen at the “Guardian” Office. Tenders close on the 18th January with J. M. Allan. Ross.

Mr C. A. Sander, an old resident oi Westport, passed away at his residence on Tuesday at the age of 85 years. Deceased was a native of Hanover, Germany. He came to Australia in 1853, where lie took a prominent part in musical circles as a clarionet player in the Melbourne Orchestra, in 1858 lie came to New Zealand. He leaves a family of three sons.

Mr Isaacson, a Westport trainer and rider, whilst riding Dillon Patch at Reefton on Tuesday was thrown on the track and picked up unconscious. The relatives got in communication with Dr Conlon later i\hd ascertained from him that Isaacson was not seriously hurt. He had recovered consciousness and an examination showed that no bones were broken. He was, however, suffering somewhat from shock.

A pioneer resident of the Totara. F lat district, in the person of Mr Alexander McDonald, passed away at his residence, Town Belt, Greymouth, last evening. The deceased, who had reached the advanced age of 87 years had had a long illness, which he bore patiently. lie was a native of Inverness, Scotland, and came out to the Dominion. in the early days. His upright character won him the esteem of all who knew him. Predeceased by his wife some .29 years ago, deceased leaves one son and two daughters.

Man is usually .satisfied when he buys a shirt that takes bis fancy, but when lie secures better quality than be expected for bis money then his gratification is two-fold. These are the shirt values “H.B.’s” are showing to-day:— Striped neglige shirts (guaranteed fast stripes) 8s Od, 9s 6d, 9s lid, 10s 6d, J2s Od, striped and white with collars attached LOs 6d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, John Lee, alias John Reid, alias John Lee’ Nettleford, alias Martin Hobbs, alias John Williams, alias John Lambert, appeared on two charges, one of stealing from tile person of John Tindale, a tie-pin valued at £1 and the other of stealing an overcoat valued at £9 9s. the property of Francis Gray. Detective Young gave evidence that lie interviewed the accused that morning when Lee admitted taking the coat from the Empire Hotel, saving lie was under the influence of liquor at the time and he also admitted to witness the theft of the tie-pin, saying lie was drunk at the time, and he asked witness “not to he hard on him.” Accused reserved his defence and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial.

“When I saw what France was doing for its reconstruction I felt prouder of my country that I did even during the war,” declared the Very Rev. Dean Regnault. while telling “Press” reporter about his experiences in the war ,regions during his recent visit to (Euubpe. He described how trenches and shell-holes were filled and fields were cultivated though they still contained, patches holding war’s debris, but it was when telling of how the peasantry, yet unable to rebuild thenhomes, lived in temporary shelters, and sometimes felt it a bit less uncomfortable to sleep in a “dug-out,” as it gave more shelter from the rains, that he manifested his pride in the pluck of the French nation. The havoc of war was evident in the villages and towns when he visited Northern France hut nevertheless nearly all of the factories had been rebuilt, and fully half of them were permanent structures. In town and country, people, went to work “with, a will towards reconstruction, not waiting for indemnities —although the French spirit was determinedly for reparation in time. The first thing, which the peasantry did after seeing to the cultivation of their fields was to rebuild the schools, and out of the 6700 which had been destroyed during the war, 0000 were now rebuilt.

Man works all the better when he knows lie is wearing strong reliable working gear. He’s safe if its “H.IJ.” brand. Holeproof trousers 14s 6d, strong denims 8s lid, 9s lid, tweed trousers 19s (id to 32s (id, working shirts 7s lid, woollen sox Is lid, strong shooters 23s (id, and 26s (id at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

; Before closing their sample room at 5 Keller’s on Saturday, January ,14th.. ■ Messrs Glasson and Co. of Christchurch i desire to convey their appreciation 10 ' their many friends in Hokitika and dis- • ! trict for the splendid support accorded i i them during the time the sample rootfri • i has been opened. The remaining sttbck ’ ' ig heavily reduced to' effect a disposed , before Saturday next. Amojrfg the 1 items are limited quantities/of Jap > silk blouses at lls 9d, i jumpers 19s 6d, blouses ; 255, white voile blouses 5s illd, garbardine frocks 84s, as well a/ many other oddments equally low ill price which must go to save repacking. All eom- ■ munications to the fyrrn’s warehouse, Wardell’s Buildings,/' Cashel Street. Christchurch will be' as usual promptly attended to. The/ above goods cannot be sold at the liW prices marked after this week. —Advt.) When you ask for SHAIILAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as gfood,” but get SHARLAND’S. Best /that money can buy. ! The new Xman Presents and holiday wearing apparel/ has arrived, this season our stocks fire larger, and the variety of goods greater. A very attactive display awaits in every department. Our Millinery' and ladies wearing apparel sections j are a revelation ot fashions very latest. You can depend on getting the right shade of hosiery and gloves. Toys too, for the kiddies.—McGruer and Co., for low prices, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

e Just arrived:—A large consignment s of plums from 4s 6d per half case. Also arriving by next steamer, a choice consignment of tomatoes. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Any “H. 8.” oilcoat is so near perfeeticu that it is almost like a duck’s back in its ability to turn rain. Men’s black oilskins 29s (id, 355, 39s 6d, the befit improved oily canvas coats, walking or riding, 90s, hoys’ oilskin's from 255, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

We are making a special showing of bedroom suites of reliable quality at quite low prices. You will be welcome to inspect them at any time without being bothered to buy, and we think their tasteful styles and good value will unocal to. you. Our spare bedroom suite, comprising wardrobe with leudliglit, duoiiesse chest with bevel mirror, bedroom pedestal find double size wooden bedstead is supplied, delivered at Hokitika for £l6 16s. All our furniture is made in our own factory and we guarantee our. workmanship. Correspondence is invited and quotations given for any furniture and furnishings. Harley and Coy., Ltd-, complete house furnishers, Greymouth. —Advt.

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafore blouses suitable for th 6 holidays are creating a great demand at Schroder and Co’s: who also stock a fine range of Indies’ hose, and silk underwear. —AdvtEverybody’s happy, everybody’s edad 1 Washing day clouds are dispersed bv the wonderful “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help and Golden Rule Soap.Advt. No bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm "Worriers.