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Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1919, Page 2

Craig Lea Farm, Kokatahi is offered for sale in this issue.

A social will he held on Saturday 22nd inst. at Humphreys on the occasion of the opening of the dredge. All cordially invited.—Advt. Dr. and Mrs Doctor are arriving in Hokitika, on Saturday evening on a short visit. It is understood that Dr Doctor is taking up a practice at Featherston.

As winter approacliers so does the demand for Schroder’s millinery, costumes, furs, and blankets, beautiful blouses in crepe de chine, French coats, and fur collars. It will he wise to make an early selection, as it is not possible to get repeats.—Advt. Advice has been received that the following passed the Trinity College ’lntermediate examination for pianoforte held by Mr Charles Schilsky at Hokitika on October 19th. last—Ernestine Kelly and Maud O’Brien. Both were pupils of Miss Ileenan, A.T.C.L. The Westland electoral roll, now com-' pleted, for use at the Licensing Roll on April 10th, comprises 4667 names on the main roll and 1369 on the supplementary roll, a total of 6,036. there have been, however 192 names on the main roll struck off so that there are a total of 5,844 valid names on the roll.

The cases set down for hearing at the sitting of the Supreme Court at Greymouth next week are:—Rex, v. James Bourke, alleged horse theft: v. William Davis, alleged theft; v. William Davis, alleged personation; v. Thomas Itothwell, alleged assault and causing actual bodily harm ; Police v. Clive Laire Hill alleged unnatural offence; Rex. v. Edmund H. Shore, alleged theft of motor car; v. Alexander” McGruer, alleged false declaration. Housewives who are on the look-out for first class home-made clothing for children, . and needle work of all descriptions should not fail to take advantage of the sale of the Ladies’ Literary Society bazaar goods which takes place at the “Don” shop on Saturday afternoon and evening. There is a great array of goods to be disposed of and a complete clearance is desired. Prices will he very tempting, and as the goods themselves are also of a tempting nature, it "ill be advisable for patrons to visit the shop early, because the sale is going to he a great success, and the numerous lines will soon be snapped up as soon as the excellent values are seen.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. hold an important store stock sale at Kokatahi sale yards to-morrow. The particulars of the large entry appear in this issue. An important announcement of the impending sale by auction of a valuable improved farm property at Koiterangi appears in our advertising columns today. Messrs M. Houston and Co. announce that, under instructions from Mrs C. Diedrich, they will sell on Wednesday, April Oth, the valuable farm of 351 acres, together with a modern six-roomed dwelling and every improvement necessary for an up-to-date farm. The full particulars appear in another column. The property is one of the linest in the district, and should attract considerable competition. Schroder and Co. having just concluded their great clearing sale have much pleasure 'in announcing the arrival of new autumn and winter goods. Every article is in good taste, prices are in plain figures, and as usual much below currant rates. Cash purchases receive a discount of one shilling for each complete £, carpets and linoleums neb cash only. Inspection invited. — Advt.

Every day the popularity of McGruer and Co. Half Price Sale increases, and our end of season Bargains find enthusiastic purchasers. We have gone over stocks again and made further reductions. It would be a simple matter for us to hold over many of the always seasonable lines to next Summer, but is not out way. “Start every season with new goods,” is our policy. So we let the present stocks go at any sacrifice You will find hundreds of useful stylish and just what’s wanted goods priced for absolute clearance, McGruer and Co. Grcymouth.—Advt.