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Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1918, Page 2

A lad named Harris, son of Mr Adam Harris, of Reef ton on Tuesday got las bands badlv lacerated also a knee, through the explosion of a dynamite cap. To-morrow afternoon at 2.30. o’clock . on tho premises of Mrs Mathers, I‘itzherhert Street, Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell bv auction the wholo of the furnishings and effects of a five-roomed home, together with a full toned piano. Stylish shoes for ladies Patent leather, 255, 30s, 355; white canvas shoes, 11s (id, lGs 6d ; felt slippers make a good Xmas gift, 2s 3d to 10s 6d, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. I Cable advice received by the Union Company states that the R.M.&. Nia„ara left Vancouver at noon on the tlie 9th inst for Honolulu, Suva, and Auckland. She is bringing a large number of passengers and the usual shipment of Canadian merchandise tor New Zealand and Australia. The vessel is due at Auckland on 28th inst, and will leave there about 30th inst. for Sydney. One of the sights for tourists visiting Stewart Island this year will be the kakas which have come down into the, woods round bays and inlets of the island in droves (states the ‘Southland Nowb’). Never in the history of the oldest 'inhabitants, native or pakelia, have the birds been so plentiful or so venturesome. Stewart Island is a sanctuary for native game. Bring the children along for their new footwear. Sandals all sizes in black or tan from 5s 9d, white canvas bar shoes, from ss, white buck from 8s 6d dainty shoes in black or tan from 7s (id, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. The sad news of the death of Mrs Fargie (nee Miss A. Cameron) eldest daughter of Donald and Marjorie Cameron, late of Reefton, occurred at New Plymouth on Tuesday. The sad part of the bereavement is that Mr Fargie is still in Egypt, having gone away with the Main Body, and is left with two children. The deceased was wellknown in Hokitika, having resided licie for some years. Her family and rejatives will have the deepest sympathy of a wido circle of friends in their bereavement. Tho Secretary of the West Coast Caledonian sports begs to acknowledge with thanks tlie following special prizes: £1 for tho boy seeming tho most points in dancing throughout the meeting, donated by W. H. Kilgour, Temuka; A special gold medal for section 19, Highland Fling novice class, kindly donated by Mrs C. Gibbons. Mr J. Brocldeluirst is also donating a gold medal to one of tho champion sections. Mr J. Rue has donated 2 prizes electro plate a trophy event. Other donations will bo thankfully received. Entries are now coming forward. Twelve entries were received from Timaru % Saturday’s mail and every indications point to a very successful meeting. Tho Society has taken special care in the appointment of Judge. Ex-Piper Major K. Cameron, of Dunedin, an ex-champion and who has officiated as sole judge for the past fifteen years, lias been selected. • High grade boxed suits for men. Yes, we have them in grey and brown tweeds, cut in tho latest approved style at 955,' 100 s, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Men’s sports suits, 52s 6d, 67s 6d, 755._ Ready-to-wear boxed suits, 59s 6d, 7os, 80s. The Christmas shopping centre of the West Coast. Greatest variety and largest stocks of novelty gift goods. All goods marked in plain figures at bedrock cash prices. We do not charge fancy Xmas prices. Writo for big disruptive price list of gilt goods. Absolute guarantee of satisfaction oi monej refunded. We pay the postage. The essence of our success is the great value we give. McGruer and Co. Cash Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt. My wife —just listen to her for ten minutes and you will want to run to Paterson. Michel and Co. for Is 3d packet of the. famous “No Rubbing „ Laundry Help. Economical too!!! —Scotchman. There is no doubt, judging by the enormous demands made at Scliroders for drapery, millinery nnd -clothing, rattling good value must be given. lor the Christmas Season, special choice • lines in Blouses, Hats, Carpet Squares, ! Runners, I,inoleum, Curtains, Men s •. and Boys’ Clothing. Hats, Shirts and Ties are being shown, being part essential to complete the desire of our hearts, A Merry Christmas.—Advt. Mrs Irving has just landed an assortment of leather work, music cases, wallets ladies hand bags, and knitting , bags. Also reward hooks, Christmas stationery and cards, and toys, all suitable for the Christmas trade.—Advt. , Try Mrs J. Lloyd’s for dainty -Am is , gifts. .

An article of special interest appears on page fo.ur of .this issue. It is an interesting special account of the handing over of tlie German Navy at the Firth j of Forth.

Give your lady friend a suitable Xmas gift. Handsome silk scarves, 11s fid, 13s fid, 14s fid; silk ankle hose in black or white, 4s 6d, 5s fid; Panamas 15s fid, 18s fid, at tlio New Zealand Clothing Factory. Mr L. Ourry, of Blaclcwater, has received information that his son Private Ron Ourry, who sonio months ago was reported missing, has been released, he having since tlie 30th of September been a prisoner of war in Germany. This is indeed good news, for Mr and Mrs Ourry and family who have not been able to procure any news of tho boy since lie was first missed. “A friend in need is a friend indoed.” In my perplexity—where to got my Christmas clothing for vy i.unily—l was advised to go to Sc.ißulers’, and to rtiy delight I found the huge emporium stacked- with the best of everything at very much below present ruling prices. Consequently I can only recommend everyone to soe for themselves —this is tho house for value, no doubt. —Advt.