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Hokitika Guardian, 20 December 1918, Page 2

Nominations for ati events at the Westland Trotting Club’s meeting close to-night at 9 o’clock, with flio Secretary Mr M. Houston. The Caledonian Society meets this evening at 8 o’clock to make final arrangements for the Now Year Sports gathering. A full attendance is requested. The American mail steamer \eutuia is bringing to Australia a record mail from England and the United States, amounting to 12,500 hags. She left Sail Francisco op 3rd inst and is due at Sydney on Christmas Evo. The attention of electors is directed to a notification in this issue in connection with the parliamentary electoral roll affecting those who have changed their addresses as at present appearing on the roll. Stylish shoes for ladies—Patent leather, 255, 30s, 355; white canvas shoes, 11s Gd, 16s 6d; felt slippers make a good Xmas gift, 2s 3d to 10s 6d, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. The death took place at Reefton Hospital on Wednesday of Mr John Arlow, who had been ailing for some time past. Previous to becoming a patient in tlio Hospital the deceased was engaged in mining and was known as a good workman. The late Mr Arlow was a natives of Ballarat and 46 years of age and has a sister (Mrs Naisbett) resident in Reefton. . “It was only a friendly game—a few threepences and sixpences,” said a man who was charged at the Magistrate’s Court with having played the well-known game of chance, “Crown and Anchor,” at the Rangiora Racecourse, on Labour Day. “But Detect-ive-Sergeant Gibson says there were two or three half-crowns on the cloth when he caught you.” said Detective McHvcnev. ‘‘Yes, but I liad put them on tho "cloth to keep it from blowing away.” canio the not very convincing reply, amidst laughter. Tlie opening of the Bowling Club s season takes place to-morrow afternoon at 2.45. o’clock. A general invitation is extended to the public to attend the gathering which should he a pleasant ono. All intending players, both ladies and gentlemen are requested to be in attendance by 2.30. p.m., so as to enable the rinks to bo drawn. The game arranged is the annual one of President v. Vice-President. Afternoon tea will be provided and a full attendance *8 cordially invited. 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 6d, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. _ Cheery wives plentiful since “No Rubbing” Laundry Help has come to lighten their back-aching toil of washing day. Is 3d packet sufficient for seven large washings. Mrs M. Gooch. High grade boxed suits for men. Yes, we have them in grey and brown tweeds, cut in the latest approved style at 955, 100 s, at tho New Zealand Clothintjr Factory. Men’s sports suits, ol s 6d, 67s 6d" 755. Ready-to-wear boxed suits, 59s 6d, 755, 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 pricos. We do not charge fancy Xmas pricos. Write for big discriptive price list of gift goods. Absolute guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. We pay the postage. The essence of our success is tho great value wo give. MeGruer and Co. Cash Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt. There is no doubt, judging by the enormous demands made at Sehrouers for drapery, ' millinery and clothing, rattling good value must he given, loi the Christmas Season, special choice lines in Blouses. Hats, Carpet Squares Runners, Linoleum, Curtains, Men s and Boys’ Clothing, Hats, Shirts ant Ties, are being shown, boing part os sential to complete the desire of oui hearts, A Merry Christmas. —Advt. ] Mrs Irving has just landed an assort 1 nient of leather work, music cases, wal ! lets, ladies hand hags, and knittin; bags. Also reward books, Christina stationery and cards, and toys, all suit able for tlio Christmas trade.—Advt. Try Mrs J. Lloyd’s for dainty ’Xm-n * gifts.

i The Success dredge washed up yester- j ay for a return of 31ozs lCduts for, 6 hours work. j The Star Spangled Banner Bazaar rt union was drawn on Wednesday veiling. The list of winning numbers ppcar in this issue. The Lady Liverpool League to-day orwarded to the Westland Sick and Vounded Fund a cheque for £360 boiug >art proceeds oil account payable out of ho recent Copper Trail competition, 'his is a very welcome and acceptable :ontribution to the local fund. The Racing Conference lias notified he Westland Racing Club that Mr. A H. Gorton of Stillwater will be tho Deputy Stipendiary Steward at tlio January race meeting. Tho Department of Internal Affairs lias notified the Club ,vill be represented by Mr D. Ardell, ivho will supervise the working of the totalisator. Mr. Ardell will be remembered as a popular office’■ ; f '.'~e Postal Department, some few years ago, and many friends will be pleased to renew old acquaintance again. “ There were no conveniences in the Rouse, not even a hath, wero there?” asked counsel in a case heard at the Wellington Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. “Yes, there were,’’ replied the witness. “ Well, then, how is it that your Stepfather had to go out in order to get a hot bath? ” “I don’t believe h c would spend the money on a bath. ’ “ Oh,! yes ho did,” added counsel, “he spent one shilling on a hath once a month as he could not got one at home.” Tho Court roared with laugh-

The usual meeting of tlio Druids’ Lodge was held last evening, A.D.j P.A., Bro. G. 11. Blank presiding. After the ordinary business, the Lodge adjourned for the installation, when the following officers wero installed : —Arch Druid, Bro. W. J. Dick; V.A., Bro. H. Eatwell; secretary, P.A., Bro. J. Fox; treasurer, P.A., Bro. J. Lock; I. Bro. F.. Feddersen; 0.G., P.A., Bro. W. Robinson; A.D.B’s., Bros. Jas. Wilson; N. Warren; V.A.B’s., Bros. E. Heenan, S. Clarke; auditor, P.A., Bro. A. A. Andrewes; minute secretary, P. A., Bro. F. Groufsky. Tho ceremony was very impressively performed' by District President, Bro. A. Butler, of Pride of the West Lodge. After .tho ceremony, the brothers adjourned to spend a social hour.

Give your lady friend a suitable Xmas gift. Handsome silk scarves, 11s Gd, 13s 6d, 14s 6d; silk ankle lioso in black or white, 4s (id, os 6d; Panamas 15s 6d, 18s 6d, at the Now Zealand Clothing Factory. “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” In my perplexity—where to got my Christmas clothing for my family—l was advised to go to Schroders’, and to my delight I found tho huge emporium stacked with tho best of everything at very much below present ruling prices. Consequently I can only recommend everyone to see for themselves —this is the house for value, no doubt. —Advt.

Toys, what would Christmas he without them? In fact ’Xmas almost means toys to tho youngsters. Hero is a list that will please them just as much as tho prices will please father. They are much lower than you will pay in tlio shop, because they come direct from the warehouse without heavy shop expenses to add to their cost. Latest novelty photo transfers Is per half dozen. These arc interesting and instructional. All children love Kewpies, hero they arc at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d, up to 255; pyramid letter blocks 6d, 9d, Is; popguns 6d, Is Is fid, 2s; trumpets Is, Is 6d; wood boats Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d ; exploding battleships 3s 9d 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 10s 6d; teasets Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d to 12s 6d; dolls of all kinds—stuffed jointed, dressed, and sleeping Is, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s_6d, 7s Gd, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, to 255; mouth organs 3s 6d, 4s 6d; Teddy bears, dogs, coats and other animals, (stuffed) Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s Gd, 4s 6d, 5s Gd, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 10s 6d, 12s 6d to 255; perfumes eau de Cologne and lavender water Is 6d, 2s 6d 3s Gd, 4s 6d, os per bottle; ’Xmas cards assorted, 12 in box, with envelopes 2s Gd, 2s 9d, per boz; beautiful variety single cards from 2d to 2s 6d each; silver enamel brooches, inexpensive and pretty 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, each. Add a small amount for postage on orders under 10s. Get a friend and make up a parcel together and send your order to John H. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch.—Advt.