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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1922, Page 2

A long night (Inure will held in the Knnieri Public Hull on Friday next, July 21st. Refreshments provided. Admission: Gents 2s. Indies Is or a pjpte. .1. H. Morris, Chairman.—Advt. The Druids Lodge are holding their annual ball in the Opera House on Friday July 28th. The proceeds will he handed over to the Westland Hospital Building Fund. Thus the Westport “News” on the matter of post offices:—“As latest svhool attendances the population barometer, show: Greymouth 800, Westport 809, possibly the Department intends to make Greymouth a sub-office of Westport.” Keep the kiddies well. "NAZOL” is sure protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older childrep c{|.n tfike it on sugar, (SO doses Is 6d,

1 The monthly meeting of the Progress ■ League takes place this evening at ! 7.30 o’clock at the County Chambers. 1 For best satisfaction in all classes of Electrical work, ring phone No 90. We are at your service for lighting, heating or power installations.—Tomlinson and Gifford, Revell Street.—Advt.

Tl o hockey dance will be held in the Supreme Hall this (Tuesday) evening Everybody knows these popular dances and don’t need to be toid of the good music, good floor and good supper to be had. Then there is a prize of 10s to he given to the person holding the lucky number.—Advt.

The death was reported from Wellington on Friday of Miss L. Dimant, a former resident of Hokitika, De«eased w.as horn at Ross, ’her parents having a photographic studio at Ross and Hokitika in the early seventies. Deceased has resided at Wellington for ninny years. Deceased leaves a sister. The late Mrs C, Cohen of Reefton was a sister.

At 1 lit* Hospital Boat'd meeting last evening the Otira Committee wrote, reporting against payment of a sum of LIU, voted by the Board for payment of housemaid services at Otira, which had boon granted on the recommendation of tilt! matron. The discussion that ensued showed that the “housemaid” was tiie matron’s son, hut though the amount was held up, it was resolved to further enquire into the matter, some members stating that it the work had been performed satisfactorily there wits no foasrtn why the amount should not be paid. It h'liti also mentioned that it was very difficult to get house labor at Otira, and that for several months there had been no house maid on the wages sheet, though ih(i mati'on had received authoritv to secure assistance.

In the House on Friday Mr J. McCombs referred to the duty of )d per lb on sugar which the Customs Act of 'ast session provided should he in force until June 30th last. The Prime Minister, he said, had assured the House that the duty was merely to protect the contract that the Government i ul entered into. Merchants had recently received quotations of £22 10s at Sydnev f.o.b. To-day the price was t'-L If there was no duty, sugar could ho landed at Wellington, Auckla ul, Christchurch and Dunedin for £_(> (is sd a ton, whereas the present price ,as £36. When, he asked, did the Government intend to remove the ditt.-. J The Hon E. P. Lee said he would have the matter looked into and would make a statement to the House later on.

Counterfeit half-crowns and Ho nil* are in eirouhithiil to a small extent ill Auckland. Their preseiite waft first noted about three months ago, since when the banks have been kc watch on coins of this denonnmiti n In one hank the number of “bal coins detected nvernges about six da'tv. Exact imitation of details and a remarka'Jv true ring characterise the spurious coins (says the “Herald’ ). Some hank officials describe them as the bestlooking counterfeit silver coins phi cert in circulation in New Zealand. Thai are piohahly the work of a counterfeiting plant in another country, it is considered doubtful that lnu.itiotis of such good quality could hmnnufiicftired in New Zealand Hi half-crowns are dated 1921. and "e florins 1919,, The coins evidently contain a small proportion of silver, as H, c vine is very little different from the latest demonetised silver coins. It is tl.'s fact that makes comparison difficult. They are, however, s iglu > li■»-lit «r than genuine coins, and me n >eiul is slightly coarser and less smooth than those of good coins, ilm lead in them also tarnishes quickly, „ml some of the coins look very dull. Ttes- of bright appearance however, VIV 'not detectable at a distance o. 1 Kill.

Where is the best place to get value in stockings, blankets sheetings towels etc g Trv “Paterson’s Revell St. opp. N~tionnl' Bank If von have not already done so. and you will never regret it. CYilanial blankets, white and grey, sin.rle 0() s (1(1, three-quarter 37s fid. double ?fv (Id Doil’t forget to inspect out- unteavabic tweed working trousers and boy’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and hov’s clothing. If }’*>« mg unable to get into town just post mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we wi’il refund the money. Agents for' C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers and Drv French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box 80, Hokitika.Advt..

Gentlemen keep warm and he well dre-sed by .wearing one of my knitted vests in brown, grey and navy, price 10s 9d to 16s fid. All wool cardigan vests 18s fid, heavy saddle tweed trousers 29s fid, neglige shirts 7s fid to 10s Od, cashmere i hose 2s. lid to 4s 6d. also women’s cashmere hose at 4s lid, large striped towels at 4s 6d and 5s 9d per pair at W. H. Stopforth’s opposite W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt Our enthusiasm for “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help harmonises perfectly with our well-known Labour Saving efforts on behalf of toiling housewives. Mi-s I’. Allen, Age;it for “NO-RUB-BING.”

“AIR FRICTION” CARBURETTORS fit any ear and give more power with 30 to 50 per cent less fuel. Much easier starting in cold weather and no choking in shifting gears. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

Ladies of Hokitika ! Here at last ate some real bargains to delight the heart; prices actually below pre-war prices. We arc cutting our lovely range of dress goods down to half price, so now is the time to buy. Come along early and you will find double width black and white check material at 2s 3d yd; gaberdine from 3s 3d; check gaberdine 3s; wool tweeds from 4s 3d; fine navy tailor serge from 8s 9d; black and white wool check 54in. wide 19s 6d, now 9s 9d.; beautiful soft wool cheviot serges 23s fid and 25s 6d now Us 9d and 12s 9J; heavy coatings 25s 6d now 13s; crepe de chones from 8s fid, and other bargains too numerous to mention. Take advantage of this wonderful offer and pay an early call to Lloyd’s.— Advt.

For Coughs and Colds, never fails Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Advice to motorists:—Get “OIL DAG.” Lubricates even when there is no oil. Reduces wear, friction and carbonising. Prevents pitting of valves, improves compression.. Manning Mcchinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

X.S.W. STATE TRAWLERS. SYDNEY, July 17. An investigation by the Government into tho operation of' the State Trawlers led to a discovery that £43,000 lias been owing for a number of years to the Walsh Island dockyards. The debt represented vessels jn the trawling fleet, which have not yet been paid for.

The Deputy Official Assignee offers for sale by public tender a nurttber of lots in a bankrupt estate. Tenders close on July 29th. .

A meeting of the Ladies Committee for the Hospital Ball will be held at the Hospital Board Rooms to-morrow evening at 7 o’clock sharp. *

Come and have some fun at the hockey dance in the Supreme Hall this evening. The arrangements are completed for n good night’s amusement and the lucky number will be opened at 10.30 p.m.—Advt.

With reference to the address delivered by Arelibishtop Julius at the annual meeting of the Social Hygiene Society at Christchurch, reported in Friday’s issue at the last meeting of the local branch of the Mothers’ Union it was resolved that Mrs Roberts, (President of Women’s Branch of the Social Hygiene Society) who lately was over here, lie asked to revisit the Coast and repeat Iter excellent- address to parents in the gear future in Hokitika. The exact date will be advertised later. It is hoped that any interest that has been aroused on this important subject will so spread that n« many parents as possible will make a point of hearing Mrs Roberts.

The defendant in n civil case al the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, announced his intern ion of disputing the debt, -though he was apparently no', aware that Court procedure demanded that he should lime given notice to Offend. “Did you read your summons I"” a kid Mr W.tvern Wilson, S.M. “X i, wr.s the rather unexpected answer. “Then how did you know that ton should he here to-day?” pursued t'.e Magistrates. “I just noticed the date,” answered the defendant. ' 1 sec,” commented Mr Wilson. “And now you want special leave to defend. Well, If you had read vonr summons, yon would have noticed a note on '. iie b .ttynl referring yo to a notice on the hack that if you wished to defend you must give notice. I will grant von special leave, hut it will cost you a r pw shillings, because you didn’t read yotir summons. Yes, it will cost you (is for the' adjournment because you didn t read your summons.” Ladies’ is,loured bordered handkerchiefs now 3 for Ls. big value writing pads, 100 sheets, now Is each., Indies’ woollen gaunt] t, gloves, navy and brown, 2s lid pair, ladies’ coloured oiled silk waterproof hats, now 0s lid each. McGruer and Co.. Greyniouth, Reefton and Hokitika.-—Advt.