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Hokitika Guardian, 22 March 1922, Page 2

A. gardener ik required for Westland Hospital. Applications close on April 3rd at noon.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co of Greymouth announce particulars of various agencies and stocks. The annual election of School Committees will take place at 7.30 p.lll. on Wednesday, April 12th., at the various centres.

Messrs W. McKay and Son annouine owing to over-stocking, tempting reductions in ladies’ costumes, for two weeks only. See window display. To prevent clashing with the evening session of the Chatauqua, Lent week- < night service at All Saints will be at 7 p.m. tliis evening. Blanket time is here! You will find a big drop in prices at Lloyd’s. Call and procure yours before the cold weather jets in.

The Westland Hospital Board notifies that the charge for patients using private wards or side rooms at Westland ' Hospital will be 12s per day. A Vancouver message to the Australian papers states that ‘‘Babe” Ruth, who has entered into a five-year base--I,all contract at the salary of a railway president, with a bonus of £IOO for each home run, is the highest-paid athlete in the world. His salary exceeds £15,000 a year.

by special request, Mr Peat (Private Peat of Canada) attended the Victoria School this morning and gave a short address on some war experiences. It was Mr Peat’s first effort at addressing school children, hut when once his shyness wore off he quickly got at home with the youngsters, who seemed to enjoy the chance of having a “ close up’- • with an author and a movie picture ( actor. !

hast rear births registered hi New Zealand numbered 28,569. This Wa s the largest total except for 1920, Ujit the rate was 23.34 pef 1000 of the mean population, which is the second lowest on record. In 1919, the rate was 21.54. The death-rate was 8.73 per 1000, another record, but of the right kind. The previous best wa s 8.87 in 1912. The deaths numbered 10 684; thus giving an excess of births over deaths of 17,885. The rate of natural increase was 14,61 per 1000 of the mean population.

While the increase of 2d per lb in the local price of factory butter will not be welcome to housewives, says the Lyttelton Tillies, it is a sign that the London market for this important class of New Zealand produce U improving. For some time past, up till last Thursday; the wholesale price of New Zealnd butter in London has been about 140 s to 142 s per cwt, with a price of up to ] 14s per cwt,. for the choicest unsalted. A message from London per Press Association, dated March 16 recorded an advance to 150 s for both salted and unsalted, or an increase at the rate of a little over a penny per pound. The price of 150 s per c wl represents a shade over Is 4d per lb., wholesale, which is a penny over the increased local retail price. The price at present offered local factories for sales for export f.o.b. is stated as Is per 111 or 137 s 8d per cwt.

Mr A- George who won the five mile Australasia cycling championship at the Lancaster Park sports at Christchurch last week, returned home last evening. He was met on arrival by a nufmber of his club mates in connection with athletics and football, and given a good reception, being heartily cheered. Messrs Evans and Mclntosh representing respectively the Athletic and Football Clubs congratulated Mr George on his success. The win was a very creditable one in every _yvav, and wae more important from the fact that it is an event which is only allotted to New Zealand once in every four years. Mr George in acknowledging the congratulations, said it was a good race. [He had a good machine and got into a good place. He was sorry O’Shea fell The latter was the favorite. When O’Shea fell, George had a good lead with less than a lap to go. O’Shea was very anxious to win the race which was one of the best on the card. Mr George said that his presence on the Christchurch track would result iu some Canterbury cyclists coming over for the Hokitika sports on Easter Tuesday. Mr George referred to the success of Steele and O’Callaghan in the running events a t Christchurch, and they along with other Coasters would he competitors at the Hokitika meeting next month. Mr George said that the racing bicycle which Mr Toohey had built for him was greatly admired and was placed on public exhibition in the leading cycling shop in Christchurch.

i The finest collection of Ladies and I Men’s Overcoats yet seen in Hokii tilca. This is the unanimous verdict J of the large number of our readers who I have visited Keller’s Sample Rooms and seen the display being made by | Glasson and Co. of Christchurch. The coats are priced to suit all pocket * ' Ladies’ coats 29s 6d, 49s 6d, 59s 6d to £7 7s; Men’s coats 7os to 90s and upwards. Children’s coats, ladies blouses etc., also at special prices. A splendid range of new seasons suitings are being shown, men who contemplate having a new suit for Easter should not fail to see these. Glasson and Co., sell direct to the public at warehouse prices. Note the address, Kellers Sample Rooms, Hokitika.—Advt. Now to hand new Seasons blankets, [ rugs, wool, knitting silk, and embroi- [ dery silk at a very moderate price.— Schroder and Co—Advt. Read with comfort. Work with comfort. Use only best quality ELECTRIC LAMPS, obtainable from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. Clean white light, all sizes stocked. To purchase Nulson Moate’s Tea is a guarantee you get quality. They import only the choicest of Teas and their brands are famous for their aroma and richness of flavour. Try them. Royal Tea 3/r,.per lb; Willow Pattern 3/-, 3/2 and 3 6 per lb. Proprietors also of Nelmoa Cocoa and Nglmoa Cof fee,—Advt*

A meeting of the Aralnira Football Club will be held in the Three Mile Hall Thursday 23rd, at 8 p.m. All members and intending members are requested to attend,—Advt, The firm of Pftlnton and Hamilton, of Christchurch, have been the successful tenderers for the erection ol abo (it fifty cottages iit Otlra, the contract price being reported as in the vicinity of £50,000, or about £IOOO apiece.

A ladies’ hockey club has been formed

locally by a number of keen young players. To raise funds a social (foi which very complete arrangements are being made) is being held in the Supreme Hall on Wednesday, 20th March. Encourage sport and have an levelling s pleasure at the same time by going along.—Advt.

Apparently the threat of the Greymouth Borough Council to charge an additional 10 par cent to all rates*remaining unpaid after the date advertised, has proved very effective in securing payment, for C'e Council has collected no less than £0365 13s Bd. in rates since Monday morning. On Monday £2472 6s van collected, while yesterday's total amounted to £3563 7s Bd.—Argus.

We have been asked by Mr T. E. \. Seddon, M.P., to convey on behalf of Airs Seddon and himself their thanks for the numerous messages of congratulations and good will sent to them oil the occasion of their wedding. Air Seddon will reach Greymouth liboilt the 12th prox. When passing through Hokitika previous to that date Mr Und Airs Seddon hopfe personally to thank those who were so kind as to send them messages of good will.

Mr and Mrs Tom Seddon were lit Timaru on St. Patrick’s Day, and on Saturday proceeded to Dunedin. This week they proceed through Central Otago to Pembroke, Lake Wanaka, and will then prepare to cross the Haast Pass into South Westland. Hon J. G. Coates telegraphed to Mr Seddon from Haast reporting how much at home he was in the southern district. While in the Haast district Mr and Mrs Seddon will join fine of the deer-stalking paf- | ties working iit that region, and purpose camping oilt in the Clarke hut.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon before Mr H. Al. Ctiulsoh J.P., Philip Duncan and Percy Chtbush were charged with breaking and entering the premises of Air W: Westbrook on February 26th. and theft of £ls. On the application of the Police they were remanded until Alarch 30th. to enable the Magistrate to deal with the charge. This morning before Mr 1). J. Evans J.P., Errol Glass was similarly charged in connection with, the same offence and was similarly remanded. Rail was allowed each in £25 and one surety of £25,

A [feature of grfeat interest ill the Methodist Sale ol Work Oil (life —9t.H Alarch is the Gift Tree. The tree will be laden with good things, and tickets are now being sold for Is. Each article is numbered, also each ticket. On the day of the sale of work the purchaser of'a ticket presents the ticket and procures the article with the corresponding number. ALost of the gifts are far above one shilling in value. Among them are safety razors, serviette rings, photo frames, story hooks, piu-cusuions, dainty bags of all descriptions, boxes of stationery and numerous other articles, all of good Value. Oilly a limited number of tickets arfe available. Advt,

Sister Hamilton who left Westland Hospital after many years faithful service yesterday morning was the recipient of an appreciative tribute from the Staff. Matron Little in presenting the departing Sister with a substantial cheque, made feeling reference to the fact that Sister Hamilton was one of our own ‘-make” having served her probationary term and nursing term at Westland Hospital, after which she volunteered and served for five years at the war, returning again to take up her duties. The Matron, on behalf of the staff, voiced their regret and wished Sister Hamilton Clod speed and all the success her many qualifications are sure to secure her. The Board had previously officially acknowledged Sister Hamilton’s personal worth and marked ability as Nurse.

An arrest afte r a violent struggle was made in the garden of Mr Warren Fisher’s residence, 57 Garden road, Fendalton, shortly after midnight on Saturday by Constable E. Porteous. Several complaints have been received by the police recently in regard to the petty thefts of some noctural marauder who has. been raiding the meat-safes outside dwellings in Fendalton. The police have been patrolling the streets nightly, and at about 12.45 a.m., on Sunday Constable Porteous found a bicycle outside Mr Fisher’s house. He entered the gate and as soon ns lie Hashed his pocket lamp he discovered a man, who, on being asked his busihess immediately grappled with the constable. After a strenuous fight the constable overpowered the man, and with the assistance of his son, who had been telephoned for, conveyed him to the police station. The arrested man will appear at the Magistrate’s Court this morning on a charge of being an incorrigible rogue.

Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs sports coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Liskurl mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rugs, all at favourable prices. Inspection c ordially invited.— Vdvt.

Half price days at McGruer’s commencing Friday, March 10th. The whole stock will be sacrificed and must bo cleared regardless of cost to make room for heavy winter shipments. Contemplate what this great cash distribution means. It means considerable savings on all ready made clothing and wearing apparel, household drapery, mercery, dress goods, furishings fancy goods boots and shoes, etc. etc. Halfprice sale, 9 o’clock Friday and following days. McGruer and C., Spot Cash Stored. Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt. | Just arrived, a consignment of 150 cases of choice Nelson cooking and dessert apples, also 1(X) -J cases of tomatoes. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd., (Phone No 2), —-Advt.

Progressive people are everywhere using “NOrRUBBING” Laundry Help. It makes eitch a difference pi] washing flay.