TO HOUSEWIVES.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 May 1922, Page 2

TO HOUSEWIVES.

HANNAH’S, May 1922, revised list of hoots and shoes is now published. You cannot afford to miss it. It will just cost you the 2d stamp necessary to apply for it. Our low prices will astonish volt. We MANUFAC-

TURE for 22 branches. Send to the nearest:—R. Hannah and Co., Ltd., Box 48, GREYMOUTH.—Advt.

Just lauded—A large consignment of dessert and cooking apples in 401 b caseß. Price 8s 6d to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phone No. 2).—Advt

Youth calls to youth along lifo’s goldott years. Within a maze of fevered hopes and fears. Love loves hut ope, tho’ many may adore— Love shrines the faded flower that beauty wore. YflUth should he health and all the world to win, With vigor, hope and courage to, endure. l/ove springs to love when health impels within— Jiempmber Weeds' Great Peppermint Onto.

The Public Works Department litis accepted the tender of the English Electric Company, Wellington, for the supply of two 2000 k.w. generators in connexion with the Waikato power scheme, at £14,670. This completes the four items for which tenders were culled in the first place, and the whole work has been secured by English or Colonial firms. The total amount of tlie tenders is £32,000.

We regret to report the death of an old and esteemed resident of Ross, Mr William Richards, who passed away early this morning. The deceased was a fine stamp of the old pioneer who came to the West Coast in the early days. He was a native of Redruth Cornwall and 84 years of age. He had ben following mining pursuits and for many years was engaged looking after the Mont D’Dor water race. He came to New Zealand when 19 years of age and remained here until fourteen years ago when he went home and married, returning to Ross. He leaves a widow to mourn her loss and also a brother i* England,

Among the arrivals from Christchurch last night to take part in the Farmers’ and Students’ Winter School were Messrs Henderson (President of the Canterbury Progress League), AteAlpine (Vice-President), Climie (Organiser). G. M. Hall (Executive member), Judd and McMillan (farmers) and Dunstable (representing the Farmers’ illustrated journal of Auckland): The members of the Progress League "ill be welcomed by the local branch at the Town Hall to-night at 7.15 o’clock, prior to the > evening lecture of the school course.

Advantage is being taken of tlie visit, of tlie members of the Canterbury Progress League to hold a public meeting hi the Town Hall to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock to deal with matters of general interest, particularly relating to tlie completion of the Midland railway, and tlie hastening of the main south road bridges in South Westland. All members of the Westland branch who can make it convenient to attend, as well as citizens generally are invited to be present and take part in discussing the important matters referred to.

Mr Seddon M.P. has been enquiring from tlie Hon Minister of Customs since his return from Australia, what is proposed to he done regarding the inter-Australian-Dominion timber trade under the reciprocal arrangements negotiated lately by the Hon W. Downie Stewart. The Hon Minister has written Air Seddon as follows:—“With regard to the question of the duty on timber, the reason why nothing has appeared in the papers is that 1 ant not at liberty to disclose the terms ol the proposed treaty until the matter comes before Parliament. This, however. will not' involve a very long delay now. and I am afraid that if information were given out oil any olio item it would lead to very grave difficulties all along the line.”

That the public appreciate good value is quite evident by the number of people who visit “Paterson’s” when in town. AVe have still a few sample stockings in cashmere and silk, also men’s socks, and if you have not already purchased your winter requirements do so at once while you have the opportunity. A further consignment of blankets just to hand in white and grey. Single 29s 6d; three-quarter 37s 6d and double 49s 6d. Prepare for the cold weather. Wonderful values in men’s clothing etc. Agents for C, Taylor and Co., Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Box 86 “Patersons”, Cash Drapers. Opposite National Bank, Revell St. Mail orders promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Advt. Factory owners save from 15 to 30 per cent in power alone by using STOPS'KALE .to clean their boilers. 1 Harmlessly removes scale anr prevents pitting and new scale forming. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch.