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Hokitika Guardian, 14 February 1922, Page 2

The conference at Christchurch of the New Zealand Federation of Drapers and Clothiers passed the following resolution: “That in view of the growing evil of shoplifting, this federation recommends tha members should prosecute in all cases, and oppose any application for the suppression of the names of offeriderS;” '

A dog had bitten a child, aiid the allegation was that the animal had beeh provoked. Mr C. W. Tanner, who appeared at the Wellington Magistrate’s Court yeserday during the course of his address, said: “It is suggested that the child stood on the dog’s) foot. One must respect the feelings of a. dog, and there is nothing so tender about the animal as its foot or tail.”

“This man is ignorant of the law, although it is no excuse,” said counsel dnringj the hearing of a. case in the Magistrate’s Court, Wellington, when a Chinese was the defendant. “He cannot read the papers, and would not know of the existence of the law with which he is charged with breaking.” “Well, lie should go to a country wlier e he is able to read the papers,” replied Mr F. K.. Hunt, S.M.

It is always interesting to read about the good values offering at the '“H.B.” We don’t boast about selling cheap goods; they don’t pay the public. Our campaign is to see good articles at the 1 lowest possible figure. Here’s some value snaps for you. Men’s woollen sox Is lid, men’s holeproof trousers 17s 6d, strong braces Is 9d, and 2s 9d, smart neglige shirts 8s fid, denims 8s lid and 9s lid, working shirts 8s lid and 9s lid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. This morning’s Grey Argus says:— An action which displayed remarkable presence of mind, and one which is worthy of commendation, was witnessed at the Cobden baths on Sunday last. A number of] ladies were indulging in a bath when one (Miss Emily Hill) got out of her depth, and being unable to 1 swim, immediately sank. Miss Myrtle Quigley, who was also enjoying a dip saw what had happened, and, with great presence of mind, rushed; in, and pushed a boat to the young lady’s aid • and succeeded in pulling her out just ns shel sank for the third time. Miss j Quigley’s prompt action in rushing to J the rescue was probably the means of saving Miss Hill’s life, as the latter dedared that, she was incapable of extri--1 eating herself from her predicament.

The Westland County Council is meeting this afternoon. Our report will appear to-morrow.

The Public Works Minister has promised to consider the request of the Grey County Council for a further vote to complete the Grey Bnrrytown road.

Boring operations were commenced yesterday on the Dobson coalfield, under the supervision of Mr Warburton, of the State Mines Department, in conjunction with the Greymouth Harbour Board. The annual schools excursion from Hokitika takes place to-morrow to Lake Mahinapua. The train leaves Hokitika at 10.5 a.m. and the return leaves the Lake station at 5 p.m. The Mayor has proclaimed a holiday for the day.

Mr Walter Rowe, who was injured by an explosion near Kumarai on Friday, was yesterday reported by Dr I.ovell-Gregg to be doing well in the Grey River Hospital, although the danger of complications has not yet passed. The inflammation of Mr Rowe’s eyes has been reduced, and it is now thought possible that his sight will not be entirely destroyed.

j Referring to the statement made in ‘ the House of Representatives by the Prime Minister regarding the payment of the butter subsidy, Air T. L-. Haines, secretary to the New Zealand Co-opera- ! live Dairy Company, Ltd., at Hamilton ' said tho statement of the Department of imperial Supplies was an extraordinary one, seeing that the audit of the company’s butter sales was at present incomplete. To say the company may have been overpaid, was in his opinion, ridiculous. The company’s claims for subsidy amounted to a. considerable | sum. Against this progress payments j had been made, but a large part of the claim was still outstanding, and would 1 he paid only on completion of the audit, jln the interests of all concerned it ■ would he very desirable to finish this 1 work as soon as possible, but he felt the department was not giving the assistance that might he expected. Mr Hames added that it was his intention to proceed to Wellington to take up the matter with the controller direct.

Ladies’ strong derby shoes 23s Od, ladies’ smart glace derby shoes 27s (id, strap shoes 27s (id, willow calf tan derby shoes 32s (id and 355, nigger brown Oxford 29s (id, men’s dress hoots 27s (id. 29s 6d, 355, best welted calf boot--39s (id, heel and too pinte bals 2(Ss (id.

nailed shooters 23s (id, pegged shooters 27s (id at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

The Chautauqua season in Hokitika is casting its shadow before. It will be here in a month’s time. The subscribers have received already the season tickets for shle, and the tickets are going oft' rapidly,, for Chautaqua has an established reputation. The season here will he limited to four afternoon and evening sessions, with a change of performers and lecturers each day. The artists are all highly spoken of, and give a variety in the programmes which will appeal to the average theatre-goer. The preliminary arrangements for what should he a very successful Hokitika season are now being made.

Bring down the cost of living. You have it in your own hands. Refuse to buy goods at ,liigh prices. Transfer your custom to McGruer’s, the leading spot cash drapers, the firm that brought the drapery prices down. Now on, great summer sale, wonderful bargains in every department. Pay a visit early to McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

A return laid on the table of the House of Representatives shows that 663 coloured persons—males 547, females 116—were admitted to the Dominion from the coming into force of the Immigration Restriction Amendment Act on Nocember 9th., 1920, to November 30th., 1921. Of these 318 males and 31 females were Chinese, 113 and 11 of whom respectively, intended to remain in New Zealand. Hindu immigrants numbered 139 males and 5 females, of whom 126 males-and 4 females intend to remain permanently; and other coloured people numbered 90 males and 80 females, only 17 and 14 respectively of whom intend to remain permanently in New Zealand. As against this 17 Chinese, 3 Hindus, and 5 other coloured people, or 25 in all, permanently left the Dominion.

Engineers: Plumbers, gasfitters, etc., use “Hewson’s Invincible” jointing cement guaranteed to do away with all trouble through leaking joints either in pipe lines or on cylinder flanges, feedwater heaters, radiators, etc. Permanent repair. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. Snowwhite, soft fresh linen is the result of regularly using “NO-RUB-BING” Laundry Help; in is packets at all stores.

With £l4 and a revolver, two hoys from, Cobden, near Greymouth, a, few days ago set out to admire the wonders of the universe, says the Wellington “Rost” of Friday. One of the youngsters wajs 15 years of age and the other 14, and the £l4 had been accumulated as the result of occasional pilferings from the till of an hotel, of which the father of one of the boys was the licensee. The two boys travelled overland to Lyttelton, came on to Wellington, hut unfortunately for them the police wei-e informed as to their unannounced disappearance from Cobden, and their travels ended somewhat abruptly in the Juvenile Court at Wellington this morning, when they were chalrged with not being under proper control. The father of one of the hoys stated to the Magistrate (Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M.) that he had spent £3O in tracking the delinquents overland bv motor-car. His Worship severely admonished the lads and discharged them.

Ford Cars lead the way as usual. Prices are down and within the reach of all. Minimum prices,, Runabout, £213; Touring, £225, any color, other than black £5 extra, all f.o.b. Wellington. We sell Fords only and genuine Ford parts. Beware o.f imitations.— Mark Sprot and Co., Ford West Coast Dealers, Greymouth.—Advt. Buffer down in pric. Mak” mo-e of it. Get “CERES” Separator. Chaimst skimmer.. 15 to 144 gals, .“'in pa vs fo<- itself. Illustrated bookL Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedim! R -.w. r'h-:.i,3 V -

An economy hint—lnsist on getting SH ARLA N D’S V UJ11) MA G X ESI A. Frostier than <!ie imported. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. I* -r colds hot with lemon «t bedtime. The freshest FLUID MAGNESIA is SRARLAND’S. Always pure, agreeable, and full strength. All the best cooks say SHARLAND’S is the best Baking Powder. It js ctjeppeut, * QQI 4sk your grocer,