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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1922, Page 2

Nominations for the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club meeting close on Saturday next.

Where are all the ladies going.* Why, to Stephens Bros to see their fine assortment of lad.'os’ tweed and rubber coats. Just landed.

To-morrow evening in the Supreme Hall the usual Saturday night daliee takes pitted; Good music, good floor and a good night's enjoyment assured. Admission Is Id.—Advfc.

For the week ended noon on Monday 44 eases of infectious and oilier notifiable diseases were reported in the Canterbury-West Co-st He Uli District as follows: Westland : Varicella 1. Grey: Scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 3. North Canterbury; Scarlet fever, 13, diphtheria 8. tuberculosis 3, pneumonia 2, pneumonic influenza 1, puerperal septicaemia 1. poliomylitis 3. varicella 2. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 2. tuberculosis 1.

A% the request of the Hokitika Branch of the Returned Soldiers' Assoeiation, tho Mayoress (Mrs Berry) has kindly convened a public meetin; at the Town Mali tor 3 o’clock on Monday afternoon to organise for the sale of poppies about Anzac Day. which falls this month. A number of poppies will be assigned to this district and the proceeds from the sale will lie devoted mainly to an unemployed fund for the benefit of returned soldiers in search of work. At Monday's meeting arrangements will lie made to dispose of the poppies in the town and district at the time selected; and full particulars of the project will fie given a.t tho forthcoming meeting. A numerous attendance of ladies is looked for.

During the last few years the goitre complaint has spread itself rapidly among the women of Auckland City (writes a correspondent of the Auckland ‘Herald”). It is undeniable that the increase in the number of sufferers from this disease has steadily and alarmingly increased since the civic authorities added lime to the rater for clarifying purposes. Although medical men are still ignorant of am indisputable theory of the origin of this disease yet the fart remains that lime and goitre go together. In limestone regions of Central Furope goitre percentage is very high—in the limestone regions of the South Island it also is high—while in Auckland years ago, when the water from the Western Springs was not clarified hv lime, goitre was comparatively scarce, but now since lime is added to our water this disease- is 'playing havoc with tho thyroids of the Auckland women. Controversy on this disease is urgently needed.

At Addington Stock Sides on Wednesday, a good entry of fat pigs with a brisk demand, and practically a total cleuram c was made. Porkers sold at higher rates than last week, but baeoners were inclined to be easier. \ allies were:- Choppers £2 IDs to £4 10s. light baconers £3 10s to £4, heavy haconers £4 os to £4 15s, extra, heavy h.'coners up to Co, nvera-<• price per 1 mind (SV. bight porkers, 47s to 545. heavy porkers, 57s to 645. average price per pound ,8d to 81d. There; was an average yarding of stores and an improved demand for good sorts. A consignment of purebred pigs from T;. W. Storrv, (Soutlibridge) made up to Bj.es. for a. sow and litter and to 51 guineas for boars. Values were: —Sows in pig, to £2 12s, good; stores 34s 6d to 435. medium stores. 27s 6d to 335. inferior stores, 17s 6(1 to 255. weatiers 6s to 11s.

Glasson and Co announce that they have received a further supply of ladies and men’s Overcoats, boys’ suits and overcoats, ladies knitted coats and jumpers ee. from their Chrischurch warehouse. Those of our readers who have not yet seen the splendid collection this firm are showing at Keller’s Sample Rooms, should study their own interests and do so without delay. Men are particularly advised to inspect the new season’s range of suitings. By avoiding the use of shoddy and using only the highest grade all wool materials. Glasson and Co. have built up an enviable reputation as makers of high-class clothes. If it is not convenient to pay a. personal visit, drop a line and their representative will be pleased to call. Note the address, Keller’s Sample Rooms, Hokitika.—Advt.

Corsets are a big line at Addisons. All prices have been revised to present d’v values, some lines showing 5s to 7s a pair down. Call and :«ee our new lines in B and C and 1) and A makes, priced from f)s 6(1, 10s 6d, 12s 6(1 to 28s 6d.—Advt.

EXTRAORDINARY —“H.B’s” wish to announce they have purchased 200 pairs of men’s and hoys’ hoots. These will be sold at 10% under manufacturers cost. (Don’t miss these). Men’s box hide dress boots 24s 6d, boys’ heel and toe plate school boots (10 to 13), 16s 9d (1 to 5) 18s 9d. These goods are guaranteed and are made By skilled workmen, only the best materials being used, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, the value spot.—Advt.

Last days of sale, Is sale Is. Three days only, commencing Friday, March 31st. You will never know how far a shilling can be stretched until you have visited this great sale. You can buy more for Is now than Is ever bought before. A few shillings will buy a big parcel at this the greatest of all bargain sales, The big bargains are for. the early shoppers, get down early, Doors open at 9.30, McGruer and Co., spot flash department stores, Hokitika and Gre^movith.-'Advt,

Diphtheria and scarlet fever continue to be reported at Grcymouth says the “Argus.” There are now six children suffering from these complaints at the Grey River Hospital, hut medical opinion is not apprehensive of any epidemic, though parents are advised to take precautions to protect their children.

The Blackball. .Goal Company announces that its steamers have been handed over to the Union Coy., which now is a branch of the P. and 0. Co. Tlve Blackball Company says that on account of the falling off in tonnage handled from the mines, it has been found that more satisfactory arrangements can be made for the freighting of coal by placing it in the hands 01 t’.c Union Steam Ship Company.

The Minister of Public Works has decided to call a conference to discuss the important question ol main toads. He hopes to have representatives of the county councils, municipalities, and the autotiiohilo assOcuitiolls picsent, and to come to ail understanding as to what should be done in the .general interest. Last session’s Bill will.he amended as the result of what is decided at this conference, and it will he reintroduced next session.

An inquest concerning the death of Henry Kay, a sawmill hand, who died in the Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday morning as a. result of injuries received in an accident at a Hornby sawmill, was held before the Coroner, Mi Wyvern Wilson at Christchurch on Wednesday. After hearing evidence the Coroner said there had been no one present at the time of the accident, and it was impossible to say how it happened. Deceased had evidently been caught in the belting and carried round the shaft. He found that Henry Kay died in the Christchurch Hospital as the results Of injuries received by being caught ill the machinery of the Canterbury Lumber Company’s mill. It did not appear that there had been any breach of the Act, as all the machinery seemed to have been properly fenced.

New Goods:—Ladies’ woollen jumpers from 18s 6d, navy costumes, winter coats in velour cloth, covert and tweeds, knitted underwear, wim'eyette nights, etc.—Addisons.—Advt.

v There was an unrehearsed .ncident at a circus performing in Auckland last week (relates the “Star”) A stray terrier entered the tetit, and for some considerable time made himself 'unpopular by yelping and barking at the performers in the proximity of the ring. At last one of the artists c°uld stand it no longer, and said a- few words to a baboon, who at the time was engaging the attention of the audience. With a bound, the animal, grotesquely garbed in trousers and coat made for the terrier, grasped him by the tail and .swung him round he head for a moment or so. It had the desired effect, and in a- trice th e baboon was back on his stool. Nothing further was heard from the .terrier, except frightened yelps ns he disappeared from the tent:

An Australian visitor complained recently' in the Auckland “Herald” of the method of conducting the health examination after the arrival of an intercolonial sitoamer in Wellington. He stated that the passengers were mixed with the crew for this purpose, and thmt there was not more than twenty thermometers for about three hundred people. The taste of the thermometer placed in his mouth by the Health officer was an unpleasant recollection. A report received by the Minister of Health (Mr Parr) from the Health officer who conducted the examination states that the crew may have passed through with the passengers, but the rule was that they should he kept separated. The thermometers were placed in glasses containing carbolic after use, and rein,lined nt least two minutes ill the. disinfectant before being put into another mouth. The method of disinfection was thoroughly efficient, and nocounted for the taste complained of by the passenger.

Quality, not quantity will he the motto of Paterson’s, who are opening shortly in the shop lately occupied by Airs T. Heeuan, in Re veil Street, directly opposite the National Bank. Having successfully tendered for a large sample range of hosiery, hlousos i underclothing, towels, etc., there will he some select goods to choose from at prices to suit all pockets. Men’s wear has not Ix-eti overlooked As an inspection will show. Agents for Scotts Service stylish suits, £4 10s 6d, with extra pants; also C. Taylor and Co. expert dyers and dry cleaners. Watch papers for opening date and avoid disappointment.—Advt.

New Goods:—Blankets in white and grov, grey plaidiiig flannel, colonial flannel in pink, Orkney and Shetland from 2s 3d, doctor flannel, boys’ jerseys, ladies’ coat sweaters in grey and heather, all wool, 17s fld. bush and travelling rugs 21s, 2f)s 6(1 to 90s.—Addisons.—Advt.

FOOTBALLERS —Your requirements for this season have just been opened at the “H. 8.” Best colonial all wool jerseys, 2 inch stripes 13s 6d, navy and black drill shorts 6s (id, regulation football hose 5s 6d, hest N football boots block toes, 18s lid, youth’s football boots (3 to 5), 17s lid, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, the value spot.— Advt.

ENGINEERS: Don’t “damn that joint.” Use “Hewsons” Invincible Jointing cement and forget it. Immediately and permanently fixes leaking joints. We guarantee it. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

Just arrived, a consignment of 150 cases of choice Nelson cooking and dessert apples, also 100 J coses of tomatoes. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd., (Phone No 2).—Advt.