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Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1921, Page 2

To-morrow is the last day of grace for the payment of licensing fees for the renewal of hotel licenses.

Th 0 Maori’s mails connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch and will arrive here this evening.

The All Saints Tennis Club will hold a ball in the Drill Shed on Wednesday, June 29th. Admission 5s double ticket ; 3s single, ladies 2s 6d.—Advt.

The Westland Acclimatisation Society are inviting applications receivable up to Monday next at 5 p.m. for a Curator at Lake Kanieri hatchery and custodian of the motor launch there.

The annual meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place at the County Chambers this evening at 7.30 o’clock. As the election of i fficers will tnlie place to-night there liould be a representative attendance of Members.

The sittings of the Supreme Court at Hokitika have l>een adjourned from tomorrow until Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, before His Honor Mr Justice Herdman. There is no criminal business set down and the only ease of importance for hearing, is that of W. H. Robinson v. Whiley and Whilev to be heard before a jury of tw'lve. Grand

jurors are notified they are not required hut common- jurors must attend on

Thursday

A Wellington telegram states that Mr T. W. Kirk on his retirement from } the Department of Agriculture in which he has served for 42 years was the ( recipient of a handsome sol'd silver entree dish from the New Zealand fruit-growers'' conference. It was I stated that Mr Kirk had proved to be a highly capable and considerate officel- and had done splendid work for the Dominion. The Public Works Tenders Board has recommended to Cabinet me acceptance of a tender for the supply of bridge and other material for the Point Elizabeth railway on the West Coast. The successful for the supply of one 00, two 25, end three 20-feet plate girder spans for bridge work is that of Cory, Wrigit, and galmon of Wellington, the price b.’ing £1645. Another reduction in the Dunedin price of kerosene and benzine has taken place, the third reduction this year. It is a drop of Is per case. The reductions from the peak price of 35s 6d now amount to 4s. The present fall is somewhat unexpected. Some persons half expected an increase as the result of the exchange operating against New Zealand more severely, but the oil companies are getting concessions in other directions, and the public now reaps the benefit. Singular misfortune befell Mr Thomas Jackson, a 70-year-old Kaikoura resident, last week. While rising from the breakfast table on Tuesday, he slipped and fell to the floor, breaking a thigh. On Thursday, while he lay in the Kaikoura Hospital, his wife was found unconscious on the floor of their house. She also was removed to the hosp'tal, and died there a few hours later. The old couple had lived in Kaikoura for over 40 years. When the recent Ca/binet changes were made it was announced that, while the Hon W. Downie Stewart was to he .Minister for Customs, Mr Massey would take charge of the Tariff Bill in the House. So far there has been no alteration of this decision, which will mean that it will be somewhat late in a late session before the tariff can be dealt with, as Mr Massey will require time to acquaint himself with the proposals submitted by the Commission. The issue of a regulation by the Department of Education directi ig that ohee a week the children of the schools shall sing the National Anthem and salute the flag has resudted in many congratulatory letters being received by the Minister of Education, the Hon. C. J. Parr. When he was recently inspecting schools in f he Auckland district, his attention was called to-the fact that already many of the schools perform this ceremony every day. “It is hot the desire . t the De»partment that this daily pm.lice should be discontinued,” remarked the Minister “The new regulation makes the weekly ceremony the minimum, and I have nothing but commendation for the pupils and teachers of the schools wherein the simple act of loyalty to their own country and its flag is daily performed.” Ladies who have deferred buying their winter coats will assuredly welcome tlie fact that they can get a beauty now for 49s 6d, 59s fid, 75s and 85s. They are all fashionable, smart and serviceable, and so good that (Hasson’s, Wardell’s Buildings, Cashel ! Street, Christchurch, will refund the | full purchase price on any one of them , if not in every way worth two pounds ; more than the price asked. Further-j more, practically every colour is repre- , sen tied. Men’s overcoats in all sizes may be obtained at 555, 59s fid, 755, 85s, 955. are bedrock cash prices and are less tliafi cost of manufacture at the present moment. Se- ( cure one now, they will never be so low again, and your size is in stock.— Advt. The welcome slump in price has come at last. So while it lasts you will always find our price the lowest. Thou sands of pounds worth are being sacrificed by us, to make room for thousands more bargains already secured fromthe worlds markets. Visit Schroder md Co. Tt will pay you.—Advt. A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves.coughß and colds. Got e v Nazol Inhaler. t The “Unique” Paten*- Stopper. which \annot leak, is fitted to every North ff British Rubber Hot Water Bag. Per- I ectlv made of high-grade rubber, abso- I 3 ut.ely dcpe.-'L blc,. TTboy but for years. B

Glasson’s, the mail order merchants of Christchurch distribute an inset witl this issue. It is the intention of the Excelsior Football Club to hold a monster 'dance iu the Supreme Hall on Thursday, 30th June.—Advt.

All members of the representative team are requested to inert at the Suprem Hall this evening at ? o’clock sharp. i

The usual weekly enehre tournament and dance will be held to-morrow (Wed nesday) evening in St. Mary’s Club rooms. Good prizes for euchre, supper and dance to follow. Start at 8 o’clock sharp. Admission Is. —Advt.

The death took place on Sunday evening of Mary the 9 year old twin daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas McGrath, of Hillmans. The little suflVvtr whose illness- had extended over seven days, contracted pneumonia, followed brheumatic fever. The greate-t sympathy is felt- in the district for the bereaved parents and family.

A record, held to be equal to any in the Dominion, lias been established by two Masterton firemen, both of whom were recipients of 25-years’ gold service stars at reunion in Masterton. One joined the brigade in 1894, and out of 122(5 musters lie has been present at 102 S. The other joined two years later, and out of 1193 musters lie answered the call at 1028.

A leading farmer of Elthain, in the course of conversation the other day, said that he was.firmly of the opinion that within the next two years there would ho a tremendous shortage of steers in Taranaki. At present thousands of bull calves were being destroyed, also a large percentage of heifer calves. Under present circumstances it did not pay to rear them, and the inevitable shortage must result

For 10 days/only Harley and Coy., Ltd., Greymoutli, are offering special inducement to buyers of their gate leg tables, patent collapsible dining tables and in wooden bedsteads. These lines of furniture are beautiful in; appearance and satisfying in service. All orders are freight paid to Hokitika and are securely packed. Harleys Ltd. is the largest furnishing warehouse on the West Coast and can supply your immediate requirements with prompt delivery. Correspondence is invited.

Several speakers at the Hamilton conference on hydro-electricity development disclaimed any desire to embarrass the Minister for Public Works. The opposite view was presented by Mr T. Bloodworth. He said the Government’s decision had been awaited patiently for three years. “We should n't let our feelings for the Minister override our duty to the province,” be said. “It is far more important that the province should have hydro-elec-tricity than that the Minister should not be embarrassed.”

A remarkable story of how Lord Alienin' saved Jerusalem from bombardment was told at Norwich (England), by Mr IL Lipsehote, a missionary (says the Newcastle ‘‘Weekly Chronicle”). When the famous cavalry leader arrived in Egypt to take command of the army, said Mr Lipsehote, his first act was to hold a prayer meeting. He prayed that it mig l 1 not he necessary for him to boml <! f isaletn, because lie |- elt that a shell might fall on the spot where our Sa\ iour was crucified. When the British army was approaching the Holy City, General Allenby saw that it might- be necessafv to shell it, and lie cabled to the War Office for definite instructions. In reply he was told to use his own judgment. He was not satisfied and communicated directly i with the King. The King’s reply was very short, but very much to the point. It was “Pray about it.” General Allenby did so, and, as everybody knew, when he arrived at the gates of the city it surrendered unconditionally. Never attempt to wash bakers’, printers’ blacksmiths’ and creamery workers’ clothes without “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. Is packet does 7 weekly washings perfectly.—John Pnrkhill, agent for “NO RUBBING.” Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats. Three good values for your money’s lines now at McGruers. Gent’s superior quality rubber lined raincoats worth 89s fid, now 29s 6d; men’s dark grey hard wearing .tweed trousers worth 255, now 16s fid ; men’s tennis neglige and working shirts worth 14s fid, now 6s lid. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.