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Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1922, Page 2

The Acclimatisation Society meets to-night at 7.30 o’clock for important business.

The monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place at 7.30 to-morrow night.

Tie ret ni 1 price of butter was red mod at Dunedin on Friday. The wholesale price as fixed by one firm is Is Id, and by another it is Is, which means that the shops will sell this commodity at cither Is 2d or Is Id per lb.

“ It is considered by those who have first-hand knowledge of the fruit trade,” contended a well-known Auckland auctioneer, “ that within the next twelve months sufficient lemons will be produced in Auckland to supply the whole of the lemon requirements of New Zealand.”

The “ liiangaliua Times ” reports that a son of Mr Pryor, of Buller Road, bad the misfortune to have a linger chopped off. He and another lad had a dispute over some lrogs, and one having ail axe in his hand a linger got. severed and another badly lacerated. He was taken to Dr Scott’s and attended to, and is now in the hospital suffering from loss of blood.

Cass Square is now booked up for three Saturdays for visiting picnic parties. Next Saturday, the Gveynioutli Watersiders bold their annual picnic oil the ground, while on the following Saturday, the 2?tli, the Ruuanga excursion, and on February 4tb the Brunner picnic again make Cass Square tlieir location. The Borough Council will have tlieir building and installation of copiiers 'completed during the week, for the purpose of providing an ample supply of hot and cold water for the visiting picnic parties, a aa at that has Been much felt in the past.

A Wellington correspondent states the Minister of Health is encountering considerable trouble over a provision in the Hospital Bill making appointments by hospital boards subject to ministerial approval. There is so much opposition to the clause from his own side of the House that lie will find it impossible to carry it through committee, despite his strenuous advocacy of control, in view of the fact that the Government pays nearlv half the salaries of hospital employees.

Amended regulations in respect to the promotion of chaplains to the New Zealand military forces are published in the “ Gazette.” Paragraph 118 of the regulations is revoked, and the following substituted “ A chaplain may bo promoted, provided he has the necessary qualifying service and lias been recommended for promotion as under: After ten years’ service, to chaplain third-class. Promotion to chaplain, second-class, will be by selection. In normal times no promotion to chaplain, first-class, will be made, but undei exceptional circumstances, when such promotions may be necessary, they will be made by selection.”

At Friday’*s meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association, the Greymouth Trotting Club reported having held an equiry into the running of Merry Peter in the Dunollie Handicap on the second day of the Club’s Summer Meeing as compared with hi > form in the Unhoppled Handicap on the first day. A considerable quantity of evidence was taken, and the Judicial Committee came to the conclusion that, though the case was surrounded by some suspicion and the evidence given was unsatsfactory, there was not sufficient evidence to warrant any definite action being taken. The decision of tho Club was endorsed.

Before closing tlieir sample room at Keller’s on Saturday, January 14th., Messrs Glasson and Co. of Christchurch desire to convey their appreciation to their many friends in Hokitika, and district for the splendid support accorded them during the time the sample room lias been opened. Tho remaining stock is heavily reduced to' effect a disposal before Saturday next. Among the items are limited quantities of Jap silk blouses at 11s 9d, crepe-de-chine jumpers 19s 6d, crepe-de-chine blouses 255, whit© voile blouses 5s lid, garbardine frocks 84s, as well as many other oddments equally low in price which must go to save repacking. All communications to the firm’s warehouse, Wardell’s Buildings, Cashel Street. Christchurch will be as usual promptly attended to. The above goods cannot ho sold at the low prices marked after this week.—Advt.

This Christmas we are again to the fore with best value in men’s and boys’ suits’ bats and ties, now at lower prices. Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also be found at Schroders. Trimmed hats and ready to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited. -Advt. Babies, growing children and invalids who suffer from stomach troubles will find relief in SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Larger bottle lower

pi'ico # Grocer: “And some “NO-RUB-BING,” Miss—a Is carton?” Young lady: “Sure! can’t do the laundry work without it and “Golden Rule” Soap.”- Advt. A sure and pleasant spec, 'c for removing Worms is WADE'S WORM FIGS.

The Public Trustee inserts a notice in the estate of Simon Munro, late of Omeroa Pencil. South Westland, minor

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

A rather curious accideiit happened to a lad named Shaw in Westport on Wednesday evening last. While reashing up to light a gas-jet a fair-sized moth flew into the drum of his ear, and despite efforts made by by-stand-ers to extract it the insect could not bo removed. The lad was taken to Dr Foote, who also found difficulty in removing the. moth, but was eventually successful. When removed the moth was| found to be still ulive.

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 appeal to you. Our spare bedroom suite, comprising wardrobe with leadlight, duchessc chest with bevel mirror, bedroom pedestal and double size wooden bedstead is supplied, delivered at Hokitika for £lO 10s. All oui 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 toy.. Ltd., complete house furnishers. (Jreymouth. —Advt. *

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafore blouses suitable for the holidays arc . creating a great demand at Schroder and Co’s; who also stock a fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk underwear.— Advt-

The direct action of “NO-RUB-BING” laundry help is always praised wherever .women meet; Is a packet—all grocers.—Advt.

No bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm Worriers.

When you ask for SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,” but get SHARLAND’S. Best that money can buy. Recommended .by the medical pro feesion -WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.