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Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1923, Page 2

A meeting of the State School "War Memorial Committeo will bo held tomorrow evening at 7.30 o’clock.

The members of the Exhibition Council meet at the County Chambers to-night at 7.30 o'clock for general business.

Apples! apples! Just landed a fine consignment of dessert and cooking apples, all varieties. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phono No. 2.) —Advt.

Why pay a big price for your winter hat when you can got one at Mrs J. Lloyds at 23 per cent, off the usual price. Our range of models, ready-to-wears, velours and felts, also children s millinery aro all being cleared at ridiculous prices. Members of the Excelsior F.C. are notified that they must attend at McGregors Shed this evening at 7.13 o’clock sharp when arrangements will be made for the Hari Hari trip on Saturday.

At a meeting of the Trades’ Protection Association held on Friday last it was resolved that-, owing to the scant interest shown in the Association, to wind up its affairs. It was also resolved that a small credit balance ifi hand be donated towards the State School War Memorial Fund.

One of the results of the floods lias been to cause a great increase in tho price of produce. Potatoes have doubled in price and are now quoted at £0 10s to £lO 5s at ports of shipment. Chaff has also advanced by 30s por ton and it is stated that ii-is difficult to procure supplies oven at the increased prices.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-West Coast Health District for the wcck ended noon on Monday totalled 37, as follows: —Tnnngahua: Diphtheria, 1; corebro-spinal meningitis, 1 ; pneumonia, 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 9; diphtheria, 7; enteric, 1; tuberculosis, 3; pneumonia, 1, erysipelas, 2. South Canterbury: Diphtheria, 10; pneumonic influenza, 1.

The Grey Argus this morning stated: The liar l/eing in a very bad condition, no movements are taking place and a serious hold-up is threatened. The s.s. Rakauna has been held up since Sunday night and the s.s. Joan Craig since early yesterday morning. By this morning it is expected that U’cj will bo joined by the s.s. Kamo. s.s. Katnonn, s..s. Ngahere. and s.-. Ngakuta, thus making a total outside, of of six vessels. In port tho s.s. <>ropuki. s.s. Kakapo and s.s. UoguliG are waiting to sail.

3 lie bazaar in aid ol 11 to funds et the Beautifying Society will be here m three weeks’ time. The ladies committee are bii-v with their preparations, sewing bees being held daily in the Education Board looms. Murk ioi ladies willing to help will be very acceptable and articles mny he left with Mrs Michel, Mrs Couison, or Mrs Butler. Active assistance at the daily working bee will lie specially welcomed. From fhe interest taken in the project it is evident tho ladies will make a great success of the btY'.aar.

A mild sensation has boon caused in the Aria district by the discovery of what is stated to be gold-hearing quartz, (luring boring operations for water close to the factory (reports "be “Waikato Times’’). Water diviners selected a site, and it bore has been put down to about 170tt, water being struck, but not in sufficient quantity. The bore is now in solid rock, and it is reported that the geologists consider there is 900 ft of it- still to be pierced. Drilling is being merrily continued, however, the patches of what is held to be gold-bearing quartz no doubt acting as an incentive.

Tin* Secretary atnl Treasurer of St. Saviour’s Orphanages has written to the Secretary of tho Returned Soldiers’ Association: “I iiave received a cheque for i'll IPs lid from the Secretary of All Saints’ Church, Hokitika, which he informs me was the collection taken up at the Anznc .Day services, ami that the same was only sent to us after your Association had agreed. Therefore will you please thank all your monikers for this very generous action and assure them that my Committee feels this action is simply typical of a soldier, and therefore 1 should ho grateful if you would kindly let the local paper know that the action oT your Association has keen so highly appreciated by tho authorities of St. Saviour’s Orphanages.”

1 2 dozen Children’s Jerseys in navy, saxe, and brown. Sizes 18-inclt to 2Gincli. Prices os Gd to 8s Ikl., at A\. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Doctors recommend Oatnmlt Stout, brewed by tho Lion Brewery Coy., Auckland, bottled in crown top. Bottleß in quarts and pints especially for Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. On sale at all leading hotels, any of which will supply smnll bottes for home consumption at one shilling per bottle. Lion ale, too, i« par excellence, light and refreshing.—Advt. Shooting season.—Get host sport by attaching “Wisconsin” motor to boat or punt; 7 miles per hour and will take you anywhere. Low nrioe; easy to handle. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —Advt.

A cold in the head makes one miserable. Lose no time in getting “NAZOL.” Clears out colds and catarrh in double-quick time. Is Gd for GO doses.

Inventory sale at McGruer’s, commencing Friday, May 4th. The great annual business pulling event to reduce stocks for stocktaking. I- o unique opportunity for tho thrifty to buv the new season’s goods at end of the season's low prices. Every article marked down to zero. Ibis special sale for a short period only. Come prepared for big bargains. McGruer s, Hokitika and Greymouih.—Advt.

Men! The early buyer getß the choice. So act quickly and choose your winter overcoat. Ihe latest shades and styles in Petone and Roslyn tweeds, from Gss at W. H. Stopforth’s, opposito W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co will hold a sale of dairy stock at Hari Hari yards on Tuesday, May 22nd at 11 a.in. There was a heavy southerly wind blowing yesterday, which was bitterly cold. It fell as night came on, but there was a heavy frost this morning, the day being beautifully fine.

Thursday night euchre ns usual at Stow’s cosy and comfy rooms in aid of the R.S.A. building fund. Another big night with cards, prizes, supper and music. Admission Is. —Advt.

The service cars of Clements Motors Ltd. are cutting down the time of the journey each day as the conditions on the road improve. Nearly all the snow on tho road has now melted and tho condition on tho road itself, is very fair, making travelling very good under- all tho circumstances. The cars reached Hokitika shortly after 8 o’clock Inst evening.

That- tickling, irritating cough can be promptly relieved by a few drops of “NAZOL” taken on lump sugar. GO doses Is Gd.

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensivo rango of colours; reliable qualities at much reduced price is now offering at Schroder and Co’s., where also a huge stock of now silks, loading makes, in satins, Oriental and floral. Japan silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited.—Advt. A true and tried remedy for coughs, colds, influenza, and sore throat is "NAZOL.” GO doses Is 6d.