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Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1923, Page 2

It is announced in this issue that Saturday next will he Poppy Day. when flowers of remembrance to wt-ai on Anzac Day will lie on Sale.

The monthly meeting of the Westland Branch of the Canterbury l’rogrc.- = I.caeuc. takes place at the County Chambers at. 7.30 o'clock to-night.

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the W T est Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

In order to enable the teams tor Saturdnq to be selected, all the Senior, Junior, and Third Grade members of the Kiwi Football Club are requested to he nt the Shed at 7 o’eloek to-night. Next Saturday will he Poppy Day when flowers of remembrance to he worn ou Anzac Day. will be* on sale. Some 1,500 poppies have been received for in town and district, and a committee of Indies, headed by the Mavoress (Airs Perry) has the matter in hand. The Soldiers’ depot in Rovell Street will ho used as the headquarters for tlio sale next Saturday.

“NAZOL” acts like a charm in tackling coughs and colds. Penetrating and germ-killing. Better than mixtures or svrpps. Most economical, Is 6d,

A number of engines an.d boilers arc offered for sale in this issue.

The Exhibition Council had a long sitting last night when a quantity of matter relating to the Exhibition arrangements was advanced materially. The Ladies Hockey Club arc holding their opening ball in the Supreme Hall on 'Wednesday night the 18th April. Good music, efficient M.C., and also supper. Everyone assured a good time.—Advt.

What better possession than wellmade furniture—whether your home is large or small; whether a kitchen dresser or a chesterfield. You can obtain your requirements at Harleys, tho large West Coast Furnishing Warehouse, Greymouth which is noted for its quality furniture. The convert in aid of tho general funds of the Salvation Army, which had been postponed some time ago, lias now been definitely fixed for next Thursday evening at the Town Hall. .Messrs Lawn and Gibbons are arranging the musical programme which promises to be a very attractive one. The nimble shilling will admit and the concert will commence at 8 p.m.

A; feature ,uf this season> ij.ury business in the Dominion has been the sale of 150,000 boxes of butter to the United States. The price was a little below London parity, due I<> the fact that the sale was made at a time when it appeared as if there would be a fall on the Home market. There wa.s an exceptional increase in the amount of butter graded in February, salted being 1*10,59.8 cwt. and unsalted 10,341 cwt., whereas tho total for February last year was 103,790 cwt. The increase amounts to -15.12 per cent.

Prior to the departure of the P. and O. steamer Pesliawur for Wanganui on Thursday, from Wellington, one of the Indian crew suddenly ran amok, and tore off the vessel on to the wharf, where lie created a mild stampede amongst the waterside workers. He was followed bv about a dozen of bis countrymen, who bore him to the ground and secured him, before any harm could be done. The man presented a formidable -ight willt eyes staring from bis bead and frot king at the mouth. The complaint is slated to be common in India.

Tho two seats donated to the Beautifying Society by Mr Henry I liompsnn have been placed in position at the East end of Gass Square. They are strongly built and set in concrete. Mr Thompson's gift will lie much appreciated. Mrs A. Varrall some time ago, assisted a number of young girls in organising a. little snle of work and a substantial .sum was rai-ed and handed over to the Society to procure another two seats. These will be shortly placed in position. The wooden scats on the vest side of the grounds have been renovated, and placed in line. These are now being painted.

“Heathens and Communists and others don’t get justice when they are brought before the Court. '1 hey are condemned before they begin.!" This was the comment oifered by Evan John Thomas, of Waikumete. when be was charged at the Police Court. Auckland, with selling a document, “Bourgoics Democracy and Proletariat Dictatorship." The remark (states, an exchange) drew it few scathing comments from the presiding Magistrate. .Mr ,). W. Povnton. who pointed out that there was far more liberty in the country now than would be the ease were the Communists in control. He added: "I ran tell you this—you get the same fair hearing and justice in Court here as the Governor-General would liimseit.

Speaking to an “fitagu Daily linns reporter. Air It. B. Tennent, oi the Department of Agriculture, slated that iptite a large number -of applications had been received from fanners desiring of attending a special course oi instruction to lie held in Dunedin from May 29th. till June 4th. The Southland and Otago provincial branches of the New Zealand Fanners’ I nioti are co-operating with the Department, in an endeavour to make this, the first farmers’ course, a success. Among the applicants are farmers from Southland. North Otago, and Central Otago.

“The up-to-date tanner ol to-day realise*:,’’ said Mr Tenm-nt, “that successful farming means the cp-ordina-timi of intelligent and thorough cultivation with the principles of modern scientific agriculture. The subjects to be dealt with at tho forthcoming course will undoubtedly appeal to the practical farmer, and it is safe to assert that those attending will return to their farms with a better appreciation of the means whereby their many problems may he solved."

Messrs Mark Sprat- and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve Scotch Whisky, tho territory including from Murchison to South Vt estland. Bell's Scotch Whisky is tho only standard draught whisky sold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading eluhs through New Zealand. Bell’s "is now the lending line in New Zealand and is n. fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments nro expected to arrive early next month when the firm will ho pleased to supply.—Mark gprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributors for West Const. — Advt.

Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects. 51 inches wide, are now in great demand at Schroder and Co’s, at ninth below Christchurch price. Also splendid display of velour emus for Indies and maids. A visit to Schroder s will always repay you.—Advt.

Factory Owners: Instill “Gandys" Genuine Balata Belting. Greatly superior to leather being free from stretch, unaffected by temperature, of great tensile strength and perfect straight running. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt.

Furniture, floors and linoleums looklike now when rubbed with “TAX-OL.'’ Brums up wood-grain and pattern—gi vos a. lasting polish. Just landed a large consignment of choice desert and cooking apples, pears, tomatoes, oO cases quinces, etc., Paterson. Michel and Co.. Ltd. (Phone No. "}.—Advt.

In changeable weather take XAOL” on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is fid buys 00 doses.

Coats of charm and durability. The new styles are exceptionally attractive, embracing the very latest ideas from the centres of the Old "World. Some have fur collars, and are fur-limd, while all are suggestive of warmth, elegance and comfort. In the matter of finish and workmanship these coats are perfect in every detail. Select your new coat here for satisfaction. McGruor’s Limited, Hokitika and Greymouth.

Fire! Fire! Instal '‘Underwriter" hire Extinguisher and secure insurance rebate. Always ready for action and will promptly subdue what might he a most destructive conflagration. Manning Machinery Co., b. Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

M on ! The early buyer gets the choice. So act quickly and choose your winter overcoat. The latest shades and styles in Pet one and Roslyn tweeds, from Gss at W. H. Stopforth’s, opposite W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.

For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. School children: Kindly order "THIXKER” Xote Books and "Golden Rule” Rulers with brass edge from stationers early.

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range of colours: reliable qualities at much reduced price is now offering at Schroder and Co’s., where also a huge stock of new silks, leading makes, in satins. Oriental and floral. Japan silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Xo bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS, Pleasant, sure and certain.,

A plain and fancy dress juvenile dance will be held in All Snints’ School room on Friday evening commencing at 7.30 o’clock. Admission Is; children Gd.—Advt,

The death occurred at "Wellington on Saturday of Mrs Longton, relict of the late Mr James Longton. Both were well-known residents of Ross, in the early days, leaving there nbont 3„0 years ago, and will be remembered by old West Coasters. She leaves a family of two sons and seven daughters, one of tho latter being Mrs P. IT. Passau, of C’owper Street, Greymouth.

The Californian State Board of lulucation lias granted to a lady student of the University a certificate appointing her a qualified teacher of tho art of whistling in schools. Whistlers in this country are not generally regarded with special favour in polite society, nor i s the music they produce generally admired (states a writer in the Manchester Guardian”). Tit America, it would appear the whistler is not only tolerated, bo is actually to be encouraged. A few years ago at some special ,-ervices held at a Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal church, the novel feature of the whistling of the hymns by tho c ongregation was introduced. I‘or certain hymns it was said to be a failure, but' for such martial hymns as “Onward Christian Soldiers" the effect was stated to be impressive. The innovation proved a great attraction and drew big crowds. The initiators of the practice maintained that whistling makes a more popular appeal than singing for all cannot sing, but all can whistle. Be that as it may, the Calvary Reformed Church in the same cit\ decided also to make whistling a part of their service, and after considerable training, a chorus of fifty boys became sufficiently expert to whistle to hymn tunes at the weekly services.