TROOPSHIP WILTSHIRE.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 January 1919, Page 2

TROOPSHIP WILTSHIRE.

On Saturday Hon. H. L. Michel wired to the Defence Minister stating: “Press Association message stating that tlie troopship Wiltshire due at Wellington had not arrived at an Australian pqrll ” was causing anxiety. Have the Defence Department had any word in regard to the vessel.” To-day Sir James Allen, Minister of Defence, replied as follows:—• “Your telegram re delay in arrival oil iWiltslhfre received. The original advice received regarding this draft was that it; would arrive in Wellington on the 26th inst., but this was later found to be impossible in the time. As soon as possible, notice was given in the Press, and the draft is not now expected till the first week of February. As soon as possible the public and next of kin will he notified of the probable dale of arrival.”

“The skirt came to hand yesterday, | thanks for the trouble taken. I am I showing it to my friends and recommending them to try you.” The above is sent to us- by John H. Glasson Cashel St. Christchurch, showing in a very clear manner that the promises he makes in print are well carried out in actual performance. We don’t suppose any lady could get a more smartly cut skirt or costume to measure anywhere, taking quality ui’ material and workmanship into car.siilcr. tion, at anything like these prices. Choice all wool cloths serges, and worsteds, the complete costume 755, 85s, 955, 115 s, and 130 s. Skirts 22s 6d, 25s Gd, 30s, 355, 40s, and 455. You can choose your own style from any journal. Each garment is cut by a ladies tailor, with an English and Continental experience in-the better class of work, and vir: are guar-

anteed unqualified satislf.c ion. You can get a good range of patterns by return post if you mention the class of pattern you want, also an easy measurement form, the latter is very simplo and has the advantage that one measure checks another, thus obviating any error. Address your letter to John 11. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch.—Advt.

Peace perfect Peace. The Peace Conference to be commemorated by a big mid-summer Peace Sale. An event of special interest. We are heavily overstocked with summer goods, big re-

ductions have been made to quickly reduce articles in every department. Bar gains galore, take them, give us room. Peace Sale starts on Thursday January 16th, look out for big price list, Thursday’s issue, this newspaper, positively every article substantially reduced. It will pay you to visit this great bargain distribution. McGruerand Co. Spot Cash Drapers, Greymouth.

Here are some of the bargains ottering in one-piece summer frocks: 45s to 19s 6d, 35s to 15s 6d, 25s to 10s 6d, 22s 6d to 9s 6d, 15s 6d to 7s 6d, 12s 6d to os; at F. Schroder and Co.’s. — Advt.

Motor Car Tyres that give splendid service on roads of even the worst tpye, are the renowned North British Clincher Cross. Use them for satisfaction and economy. Hayward Bros, and Co., Ltd, Christchurch. Wholesale Distributors. Tlie finest FLUID MAGNESIA is SHARLAND’S. More freshly made than imported kinds. . Guaranteed high est strength and purest quality. Larger bottle—lower price. Cycle Riders—“ Clincher Tyres” are made by British experts for British people—guaranteed six, nine, twelve and fifteen months. Sold by the Cycle Trade.