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Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1923, Page 2

The rights for the publicans’ booths for the Hokitika races will le sold by public auction on Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, by Jeffries and Coy.

Motorists! Get extra pep out of car by using “Inland” spiral cut leak proof piston rings which prevent spark plugs “sooting up,” renew compression and increase power. Alaiming and Co., 5, Bedford Row Christchurch.—Advt.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-AA’est Coast Health District for the week ended noon on Alonday, totalled 22, as follows :—Puller: Diphtheria. 7. tnangnluia ; Pneumonia, 2. North Canterbury: Scarlet lever, !> ; tuberculosis, -1 ; puerperal septicaemia, 1; pneumonia. 2. Ashburton : Tuberculosis, 2.

Messrs AV. McKay and Son announce a special purchase of ladies’ cotton dresses in sponge cloth. tobrnho giiigams etc., usual prices 25- to 355, now all one price 9s lid; also ladies' new winter hats in all the newest '.hades ami colourings. Immense variety and splendid value. Inspeeion invited at Ah-Kay’s. the leading drapers.

The Howling Club gala on Saturday afternoon should prove an attractive gathering. There will be interesting golf putting, and bowling competitions for both players and novices, a dainty lollie stall and a general stall with produce, cookery and general goods that should provide many attractions, while afternoon tea will he available in the pavilion. A hearty invitation is extended to all to attend the gathering which will commence at 2 p.m. and last till 5 p.m.

The Prime Minister fas written to the Canterbury Progress League, ill reply to inquiries as to arrangements for the ceremony at the opening af tlic Arthur’s Pass Tunnel, stating that the Hon J. G. Coates, Minister of Public "Works, will make the arrangements in conjunction with the League. Tt- is expected that Mr Coates will communicate with the League on the subject on his return to AYellington from Tauranga.

The newest and most reasonable price millinery is now on view at Schroder and Co. These are finding ready sale—do not delay, otherwise you will miss a chance of getting value for your money. Inspection cordially invited by Schroder and Co. Advt. SHABLAND’S VINEGAR for tastiest salads and pickles. No trace of mineral acids. Brewed from pure cane sugar.

Entries for the Hokitika Easter races close at 9 o’clock to-night.

Next Monday is the last day for the payment of County rates to escape tho ton per cent penalty on overdue rates. Ratepayers in arrears should note this time-limit.

The amount- of money paid out by the Paeroa branch of the New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company to suppliers during the eight months ended Janunry 31 last was £440,000 (reports the “Waikato Times”).

Alotorists! 50 miles from nowhere and car on fire. “Presto” fire extinguisher would save you. Always ready for action and promptly smothers flames. ATeans 10 i>cr cent insurance rebate. Alaiming and Co., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

A meeting of the Returned Soldiers Association will be held to-morrow night a 7.30 o’clock when matters in connection with the proposed club room will be finalised ami the lists for the Halligan fund will he closed. Other general business will be dealt, with also.

Air James Niven (Hon See. Beautifying Society) acknowledges with thanks a donation of £1 Is from Air AA’m. Keller and £1 Is Od from “Appreciation” in aid of the funds. Further donations will be gratefully received to enable the Society to push on with their improvements.

The coastal-owned steamer Teed now I on her way out from Home, lias toiichled at Newcastle, N.R.AA'.. where she | loaded coal for Picton. The steamer is expected to reach New Zealand next j week-, and on discharging the inward fi eight at Picton, will proceed to Gfoymouth, her headquarters, to enter the timber-carrying traefe.

I The Exhibition Committee has lost no time in taking up the hotel accommodation question, and a meeting was bold jit the County Chambers this after- ' noon, when tile Executive Council of the Exhibition met the licensed victuallers of the tow-n to discuss matters of detail.

The Committee of the Westland Racing Club meets at !) o’clock this even ing at the Cl ll l > room to receive the entries lodged for the forthcoming Easter meeting, and to conclude the final arrangements for the gathering The entries received during to-day indicate the presence of a very satisfactory string of horses at the torth-

Kurplus Stock Sale. Four days only, commencing Thursday. Alareli 22nd. Tile low prices will give' you tile impression that we stole the goods. AA e were lucky and secured 40 eases of wearing apparel and household drapery at two-thirds of the ordinary values. 'This will he n big ami busy sale. Buy much and save much is the best advice we can give you. The opportunity is right now. MeGruer’s, Hokitika and G rey mouth.—Advt.

Says the “Dominion” :--A private, cablegram received in AYellington conveys the information that the English Electric Company, Limited, have secured the contract for the electrification of the first- section of the Great Indian Peninsula Railways. This is a very important work. The locomotives will he fitted with the company's standard cam shaft control equipment, as supplied to the New Zealand Government for the Otira tunnel electrification. This is the first important work of the kind to he undertaken in India.

There is a thoroughness about iho American which cannot fail to appeal. If one is to believe a w riter in the “New York Herald.” a veteran jockey of 86 “rode his last race to Valhalla” as he had ridden many annthoi in his youth: “Clutching imaginary reins, feebly shouting encouragement to a phantom pony, and brandishing to the last his old race whip—dashed past his last, goal a winner—lying ill the role he had often lived—leading the field. Upright in his bed, and staring fixedly before him, the veteran rode boldly ahead into another world. His wife played an heroic role in this lasi scene. With her arms about liis fail body, she supported him, assuring him that there was no mistake, all was ready, liis horse was waiting. She continued the pathetic plav to the end, even simulating for him the clang of tho starters’ hell.’’ We would not add a word to this beautiful story.

Stead’s Review is maintaining its high stnndnid as an international magazine. The current number contains a number of special articles, including one on the Administration of Papua, by the Editor; articles dealing with Unemployment; Responsibility for the Groat War; the Betrayal of Greece; Russia’s Economic Policy; and the Economic Plight of France. The Progress of the World Notes cover a wide range; there are the interesting features of the AVorld’s Social Legislation, the Bureau of International Friendship. and Notable Books. Under the last-named head are reviews of Mr Justice Higgins’ book on Arbitration, bv the Editor; and of a remarkable hook. The Conflict of Truth, by AA'alter Creig. The serial story by Bernard Cronin should appeal to all who like a breezy yarn, with an Australian setting. Stead's now appears on the best 11 a per and with an improved get-up.

Millions of packets of -‘NO-RUB-BING” Laundry Help sold to grocers last year. Truly nothing succeeds like

Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of “NAZOL” on sugar. Quickly banishes summer colds and Hay Fever. Is fid for 60 doses.