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Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1923, Page 2

For polishing linoleums, floorcloths leather goods and furniture, “TAX OL” is most efficient and easy to use.

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

Tc-morrow afternoon commencing at 2 o'clock, Messrs W. Jeffries and C’o., will hold an auction sale in the mart of a valuable assortment of furniture, two pianos and 150 lots of drapery which will be sold under the hammer. The sale will commence at 2 p.m. sharp.

A joint meeting of the Entertainments and Art Committees of the Exhibition movement will be held at the County Chambers at 7.80 o’clock tonight to formulate a general programme of action in preparation for the period of the Exhibition.

The Ladies’ Hockey Club dance in the Supreme Hull last evening was a huge success. There was a very large attendance, excellent music was supplied by .Miss King, and a mim'ier of extras were played. A dainty suppei was provided and the evening passed off very enjoyable.

To-night at the Town Hail commencing: at 8 o’clock, a grand concert arranged by Messrs I.\wn and Gibbous will lo held in aid of the general fund of the Salvation Army branch in Hokitika. A capital programme has been airanged for, and a large number ot tickets have been disposed of. T*’c conceit will commence at 8 o'clock sharp, and admission is the nominal one of one shilling.

Saturday will he Poppy Day, and flowers of remembrance will be on sale in the town and country. The local headquarters will he the Soldiers’ Depot in Rovell St. where some of the wreaths etc. are displayed already:- As mentioned previously, the supply of poppies all through New Zealand is limited this year, and thure is a proportional reduction in the quantity available here. Those desirous of procuring poppies should make early application at the depot or through the Mayoress (.Mrs Perry).

A (ire broke out at noon yesterday in Stratford and Blair’s limber mill. Grcsson Street, Greymoutli, but thanks to the quick arrival of the Fire Brigade was extinguished before anv damage was done. On the Markus street side of the mill is a pile of shavings, which were put outside in the morning. This caught alight through a piece of felt, upon which an engine spark had alighted, coming into contact svith it. The flames spread rapidly, according to the statements of the employees who were seated a round eating their lunch at the 1 ime, and erupt up one of the posts into the room where the tucl lot the boiler is stored. It was just beginning to get a. good hold \s Ill'll the brigade arrived. A lead of hose was applied to this room and the lire was completely extinguished in less than ten minutes.

The price of rod pine O.IL timber at ( liri si church lias dropped by 2s per 100 ft, this being an official reduction decided noon liv the North Canterburx Timber Merchants Association. 1 tulorcutting is rife in the trade and, according to several merchants, it is problematical whether the latest move will stop this development. These men expect that rates will still further decline. There are several distributors not in the Association. One large ire cel til lit , it is stated, lias withdrawn from it In Hie past few days, and so

oflieial rat os may not rule the position. The possibility of being able to bring timber from tie West Coast through jhe Otira Tunnel at a lower nisi than 1 v se I has led to this stale of affairs. The lower cost is estimated as likely to represent the difference of about 2s I'd io Is per 100 ft, but of course the railway charges likely to rule are the sullied of guesswork. At present dressed timbers are not affected as yet by the reduction.

Everv woman knows that there is no outer garment that teals easier or looks better than a serviceable woollen jumper or cardigan. They are splendid protectors irom sudden chill and consequently have become a linn favourite with women folk. At the present time there is a keen demand for this kind of garment, and Messrs Paterson’and Lloyd, Uevcll Street, opposite National Bank, announce that they are ready to meet this demand with a splendid range of all wool jumpers and cardigans, made by the best makers. As these lines were bought before the recent rise in the price of woollens, they arc being offered to the public at most attractive priios. For men folk Messrs Paterson and Lloyd olfcr big values in Mosgiel underwear. These cannot bo beaten for comfortable near and all round satisfaction. Ladies who require the services of an expert dyer and dry French cleaner are reminded that Messrs Paterson and Lloyd are the local agents for Messrs C. Taylor and Co., the Dominion's leading dyers and drv French cleaners.

Engineers: Fix that leaking pipejoint effectively and permanently with

“Hewsons” invincible jointing cement. Ammonia or super beat successfully withstood. Manning Machinery Co., 5. Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

Furniture, floors and linoleums look like new when rubbed with “TAX-OL.” Brings itp wood-grain and pattern—gives a lasting polish. Just landed a large consignment of choice desert and cooking apples, pears, tomatoes, 50 cases quinces, etc., Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phone N'o. 2).—Advt.

In changeable weather take “XAOL" on sugar or hv inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a dav keens colds away, is lid buys 00

Coats of rliarm and durability. The new stvles are < xeeptionally atirat-tne. embracing llie* very latest ideas from the centres of the Old World. Some have fur collars, and are fiir-limd, while all are suggestive of warmth, elegance and comfort. In the matter of fiiii-.li and workmanship those coats are perfect in every detail. Select your new coat here for satisfaction. MoGrtier’s Limited, Ilokitika and Greymouth.

Men! The early buyer gets the choice. So act quickly and choose your winter overcoat. The latest shades and styles in Petone and Boslyn tweeds, from bos at W. IT. Stopforth’s, opposite YY. K. 'Williams, chemist.—Advt.

For Influenza, tako Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

A now range of coloured velveteens, extensive rang:‘ of es.ffours: reliable qualities at nmoli reduced price is now offering at Schroder anti Co s.. wltoro also stock of now silks, loading makes, m satins. Oriental anti floral. Japan .silks anti gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited.—Advt. No bad after-efleets with WADE’S WORM EIGS. Pleasant, sure and certain..

Blankets, elotlis and wool nap cloths for latlie.s or children in various effects. 54 inches wide, are now in great demand at Schroder and Co’s, at much below Christchurch price. Also splendid display of velour coats for ladies anti maids. A visit to Schroder's will always repay you.—Advt. Beautiful quality furs cut in the very latest- style will lie arriving in a few day’s time for Madame Menero from George Nicholas, the London Court Furrier. Despite their distinctive quality the prices of these furs will be much below the average. They will bo on view at Madame Menere’s Salon, corner Cashel and Colombo Streets, Christchurch. Mail enquiries attended to.—Advt.

A meeting of nil members and intending members of the Excelsior, Third Grade football team will ho held this (Thursday) evening at Keller’s Sample Rooms at 7 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

The Hon Secretary of the Hokitika Beautifying Association wisnes to acknowledge the receipt of donations of two guineas from the Ladies’ Hockey Club and one pound from Mr YV. Patrick.

Returned Soldiers’ Club room, lhe first benefit euchre tournament will be held at Stow’s comfy room, Revell St., at 8 o’clock Thursday evening. Good prices donated ; supper provided. Admission Is. Come and crow d out the room and help a worthy cause.—Advt.

A girl named Kogorova. It years ol age, has been sentenced to death ill the Children’s Court at .Moscow for throwing a stone at D/.ciP.hinski’ s motor car. As a matter of fact she missed it, and hit another ear. Ihe girl’s father has already been executed bv order of Dzcr/.liinski.

The Manguhume correspondent of tiie Opunnke "Times” says: “While exploring the bush at the base of Mount Egmont, above Clement's mill. Master Gordon Hanson discovered a human skull lying near a large stump. The skull was In a perfect state ol preservation, the teeth being intact. From all appearances it is the skull of an adult. Although search has been made around the stump and the ground upturned to a considerable depth, no further remains have been discovered.” A bullet had passed through the skull.

The kindly smile of the Minister of Education (the Hon C. J. Parr) had consequences in Timaru that would have astonished Mr Parr had he seen the small fracas that occurred the other day (says the Timaru “Post”). Two schoolboys at one ol the Timaru schools the Minister visited in the morning each boasted openly that Mr Parr had specially singled him out for an exclusive smile. The two small claimants to the Ministerial smile each deeply resented the other’s arrogance, and the outcome was fierce argument, and finally, blows. A passer-by separated the youngsters, and persuaded them that life held many other distinctions besides a passing smile from the Minister of Education.

The marriage was celebrated at 5 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon in the Christchurch Synagogue, of Miss Beryl S,■ lic, only daughter of Mr am! Mrs lb Selig, Molly Road, Christchurch, and Mr Oscar Josephson, eldest son of Mrs E. Josephson, Sydney. Ibe austere beauty of the Synagogue was brightened for the occasion by effective floral decorations artistically carried out bv a bevy ot the bride’s friends. The impressive ceremony was performed by Rev David Schloss. Mr Selig gave away bis daughter, and Mr Otto liallin attended the bridegroom as best mini. Miss Miriam Emanuel (Dunedin), the bride’s cousin, was bridesmaid. At the conclusion of Hie ceremony Mr and Mrs Selig held a reception in the Jtdlicoe Hall, where one hundred guests were entertained at dinner.

Many of us fancy that the matrimonial agent is a development ol comparatively recent times. Not so in France, at any rate, for the following advertisement appears in a Paris news sheet of ilist a bundled \eais ago: ‘‘.Marriages. Are offered, 1. Three young ladies, aged from LO to 25, with 1500 francs portion. 2. four young ladies, from IS to 21, with 1000 francs, ditto. 8. Two young ladies. I i'cu] gs to 88. with 8000 I runes, ditto, ami 20.000 more in exjieciatioii. A Two young ladies, from 17 to IS, with whom can he guaranteed from 00,000 to 80,000 francs. 5. Two young holies, from 18 to 19, with 20,000 francs, (i. Two widows, from do to ; *O, with incomes of 2)0(1 and 8000 francs. Address to M. Adolphe, Rue Eeyreau, (His office is open on Sunday)."

“Time and Tide,’’ which deals so largely with matters feminist, alludes to the termination of the appointment of Dr Mildred Stanley, doctor in the Suva Hospital ot the I* ijis (says ..(instance Clyde!. She was appointed as a result of an agitation among tlio women’s societies oi Australia, and the native women sent a touching address of thanks to the Governor-Gen-eral some time after, mentioning the great good that she had done. Mans lives of women and children had been saved, and many mothers helped in their care ef the young. In their address they alluded to the ho t that a male doctor was not according to their customs, so that a woman physician was trebly useful. In the latter respect it is difficult for us perhaps to outer into the feelings of these women, hut we must remember that even in England it was not customary, until comparatively recently in history, to employ men doctors in many cases. In his advice to a young husband, we find the writer and historian, William Cobhett. a century ago, fiercely inveighing against the impropriety of calling in anyone except a motherly woman to the young wife. He stigmatises this “odious custom ’ as quite modern. The primitive races may move far in other directions before they change in this.

Motorists: Esc "Oil Dag’’ and secure easier starting, smoother running, increased power, reduced wear, friction and carbonising and saving of oil. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford How, Christ elm reh Advt.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Boll’s “Special Deserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky sold l>v the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through Xew Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line in Xew Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will lie pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributors for West Coast. —Advt.