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Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1922, Page 2

Owing to the Grey Bowling Club having made an engagement for next Saturday, the proposed visit of tho Hokitika Club to Greymouth will not eventuate until Saturday, March 18th.

It is stated that "Mr J. W. Card, Mayor of Featherston, (formerly of Greymouth), has been requested to stand for the Wairarapa seat in the Liberal interest, and that be will probably accede to tlie request.

The death acturred on Friday evening of the lion. Captain William Douglas Hall Baillic, M.L.C. at the ripe age of 95 years, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Bnlcombe Brown, Upper Hutt.

The Westland Progress League, on the suggestion of Mr Foweraker, of Christchurch, is arranging for a visit of some members of the Canterbury Philisophical Institute who will deliver a series of public lectures in Hokitika on informative subjects. The offer is a voluntary one on the part of the Christchurch visitors, whoso advent will (be looked forward to with considerable interest. Tested in thousands of kitchens, SHATtLAND’g Baking PowdGr baa payer failed to rise. Costs less tftqp rtheptK—worth TOOWi

Chantaqun enthusiasts are reminded of the meeting with Mr Callow at 7 this evening at the Town Hall.

Owing to the weather to-day the two-mile bicycle race announced for this evening, has been postponed until a date that will be announced later.

The Novelty Bazaar, Bevel! street, lias been appointed agents for the new grama-phone machines and records, and will be pleased to supply full particulars to enquirers.

Mr Alex Kiddy and his mechanical staff arrived in Hokitika early 'this morning to make arrangements to have the stage prepared for the crystal tank, which will be used to-night for Miss Annette Kellerman herself.

A Nelson motorist is enthusiastic about the discovery of oil at Murchison, which he says :s an important event for motorists. In his opinion the oil is of fine quality, and he quit'? expects that when operations commence fl e discovery w.ll rovoluti time motoring iti New Z aland, because it only needs a cheapening of oil to popularise the use of the ear.

The feat of scoring no runs at all in an innings was achieved by the Ashburton Borough School team irt the Ashburton County Schools’ Competition oh Saturday. The side Went ill first against Hampstead School, and before a single run had been scored, L. Beauvais took 6 wickets ih 3 Overs, a ltd C; Broker took 4 in 2 overs. Hampstead declared with 71 tor 3 wickets, and Ash hurt-oil in their second venture scored 15. Bean vails taking 4 wickets for 2 runs., a fid llrowil 3 for fb

H.B. footwear is guaranteed to withstand streiiuoiis wear, and further tbei'e is the smart stylish appearance, and good fitting at easy prices with all H.B. footwear. Ladies’ Oxford shoes, 2Qs (id, court shoes 29s fid, lace derby shoes 23s fid, 27s fid, men’s strong derby boots 27s fid, 32s fid, tan derbv shoes 37s fid, brogues 355, nailed rivetfed shooters 23s (id, pegged and rivetted shooters 27s (id, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Suggestions have been made that the Government, instead of waiting until the end of the financial year, should tak eadvantage of the improvement oil tli<, London money market, ntul float now the loan of which the Prime Mittistc- spoke during the session. The prime Minister stated oil Saturday, however, (says the Wellington “Post’’), that the Government had not altered its decision to wait until the end of the financial year; it had the funds required for current needs, and it was more than likely that the market would he eves more favourable later.

The plaitet Mercury rises oil March Ist fit 3.1!) a.m.; arid oii March lotli at U,.‘J4 ji. in.: on this latter date, the magnitude will be 0.3 and it should Aierefore be a conspicuous object in lbo eastern sky. Venus «ets on March Ist at 7.1 p.m. and on March 15th at fi 12 p.m. Mars rises on these dates at 10.17 p.m. and 9.42 p.m. respectively; ns its distance from "the earth is rapidly lessening, its increase in brightness during the month will be well marked. Jupiter rises on March Ist. at 8.10 p.m. and on March loth at 7.12 p.m.; Saturn rises on these dates at 7.50 p.m. and 6.50 p.m. respectively.

.411 that is best in working men’s apparel can he obtained from H.B’s. Here we suggest a lew of the many linos offering: Colonial wool underpants 8s lid, Colonial singlets 8s lid, good flanr'Ms 8s fid, best plaiding flannels 11s fid, waterproof lammies 19s fid, waterproof butterfly capes 17s fid, holeproof working trousers l‘s fid, oilskin leggings 10s fid, working shirts 8s lid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Interest in the total eclipse of the sun f.n September 21st. tontilines to grow; it seems likely that New Zealand will be represented in on of the expeditions arranged to observe it-, as Dr Adams: the Government Astronomer has been invited to join the party from the Lick Observatory under Dr IV. IV. Campbell, which will be stationed at IVallal on the N.IV. coast of Australia. This will be the main observing centre for Australasia for. though it i‘-s more difficult of access than most of the other stations on the line of totality, the general conditions of observation could hardly he improved upon, while the probability of a clear sky there at the •time of the eclipse is very good.

“ I think that the Forestry Department should have some say a-“ to what timbers shall he cut down.” remarked Mr IV. H. Bennett at the conference of the Industrial Corporation of New j Vj.ilan] at Wellington. Mr Bennett said that some timber was being cut which it was an absolute disgrace to put into a house, or any building. So long as it made a 4in. by 2in. scantling it seemed that any old tree could be cut down and put iuto a bouse, which consequently, could only last a few years. “It is an utter scandal that such a thing should be allowed,” remarked Mr Bennett “ Some condition should be made as to the age of the tree which is to he cut down and put on the market.”

Owing to a misunderstanding particularly amongst the country clients, we beg to notify that the old established business of Mark Sprot and Co., is being carried on, as heretofore, in the old premises in Maekay Street, Greymouth, formerly used as produce stores, exactly opposite the two storey brick building, where we will be pleased to meet old and new clients. Our agencies are: The Atlas Fire, Marine, and Accident Co.; the National Mutual Life Association; Little’s Sheep Dips; Ford Cars, Trucks and Farts ; Daniel Crawford’s and Harvey’s Scotch Whiskies (bottled in Scotland); Dunollie Coal etc., etc. We are prepared to hold auction sales of stock, property, and furniture in town or district, undertake valuations, supply produce of any descriptor!, and generally to meet the requirements of customers. The business is under the personal supervision of Mr J. D. Lynch in every detail.— Advt.

FACTORY MANAGERS: Yon can depend upon the quality of the Ralata and Leather Belting we sell. Our whole aim is to sell you not more belting, but the right bolting for your particular requirements, Manning Machinery Cftp Bedford Rqw, Christchurch. WQMWS SCHNAPPS, rastl; gu« ptMior to all aliw JtllP.Mte

Six tons gross is the safe permissablo load allowed on the Arthur’s Pass-Ku-mara road.

Donations for the Bowling Club gala on Saturday week will be gladly received by lady supporters or members of the Club,

If exhibitors of stock to the A. ahd P. - Show will communicate with the Class Stewards arrangements will be made for paddocking accommodation.

The return inter-club match between the Greyinouth and Hokitika Tennis Clubs which was to take place on the Hokitika Courts on Saturday next has been postponed till the Saturday following. >

Figures showing that the Government is successfully controlling the export of valuable timber from New Zealand were quoted by Mr <L W. Collins, secretary to the Department of Industries and Commerce, when speaking at the conference of the Industrial Coi'poratio no! New Zealand at Wellington, states the •' Post.*’ For the year ended March 31st, 1921, said Mr Collins, 150 million feet of rlmu were produced in

New Zealand, and the quantity exported was 13 million feet, equal to 8.6 pej- cent. Two years previously, when the Board of Trade first began to com trol timber,, the percentage of exported rim.il was 23.7, so that in two years the timber exported had fallen from 23.7 per cent to 8.6 per cent, Last year the kauri production totalled 2.| million feet, of which 1,218,000 ft were exported, leaving 1,282.000 ftp- Do ill iti ion requirements'. Of the total quantity of kauri produced, 6:2 per cent had been exported. Most of the timber exported Went to Australia, where fhe greater part- of the kauri Wa used in the Commonwealth shipbuilding industry. ft was at flic strong request of the Comnioiiwenith Government _ tliat

the timber, had been allowed to leave the,Dominion. Mr Collins concluded by saying that hot a stick of matai or totara had been exported for the year ended March 31st, 1921.

ELECTRIC LAMPS that always burn with a clear white light obtainable from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch. Best quality, all voltages, 8 to 8900 c.p. half watt metallic filament.

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafo e blouses suitable for the holidays are creating a grent demand at Schroder and Co's; Who also stock rt fine range of Indies' hose, and silk underwear.—Advt.

Why make easy work hard, toiling at the wash tub? Simply use “|s ; (j-iIuU-BING” Laundry Help and the wtirk disappears.

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