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Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1919, Page 2

A welcome home social will be held at Stafford on. Tuesday next, tendered to Rifleman J. C. Routhan.

Applications are invited for the position of probationer nurses at Sunnyside Mental Hospital, Christchurch. The programme of events for the Ruatapu and Mananui Axemen’s Carnival and Sports, to be held at Lake Alahinapua on Saturday, April 19th, appears in this issue. Nominations will be received up to Saturday, April sth.

Nominations for all events at the Easter Monday meeting of the Kumara. Racing Club, close on Monday evening next at 10 o’clock with the Secretary, Mr G. Pamment, Kumara. The programme conprises five galloping and two trotting events.

A meeting of the Board of Management of the Hokitika Technical classes will be held on Tuesday evening next to arrange for the work of the year and the appointment of a Director. A full attendance is desired at 7.30 o’clock sharp.

At Waitaha' on Wednesday Messrs M. Houston and Co. sold by auction the. farm property in the estate of the late Robert Douglas junr.a leasehold of 264 acres, to Air. ,T. T. Smith of Koiterangi, at £ll 12s 6d per acre. The farm implements were also disposed of at current prices.

After over three years’ absence on active service, Lieut. F. G. Matthews, private secretary to the Minister 0 f Defence. (Sir James Allen,) has taken up his old duties, with Mr. G. F. Dixon as his assistant. During Lieut. Matthew’s absence Mr Dixon temporarily undertook the chief secretarial duties. His assistant during that period, (Mr. H. Gerard) leaves in. a few days for Samoa, where he will act as Secretary to the Administrator.

The s.s. I’aeroa sailed for Bruce Bay

and Okuru late yesterday afternoon, with i a full cargo, as well as a full complement of passengers. Among the latter was a party of men proceeding south to Bruce Bay to overhaul the telephone line, and also two parties of bush fellers going to the far south for bush clearing. There was a considerable gathering of people on the wharf to witness the departure of the little steamer and three cheers were given for the (‘boys’’ as the boat moved from the wharf

The local garage proprietors met- a sub-committee of the Chamber of Commerce last night to consider a regular scale of motor charges for the district. It was resolved that the proprietors further confer on the matter and submit the agreed scale to next Tuesday’s meeting of the Chamber. In tile course of discussion it was suggested that all motor drivers should bo licensed, and those of tender years should not be permitted to drive in public. It was pointed out that regulations of this nature were required on race and other days when motor traffic was so speedy and congested.

At Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth on Wednesday the marriage took place of Mr Robert John Johnston, of Barryton, tho second soil of Air and Airs Samuel Johnston, County Down, Ireland and Aliss Lilian ALiy Parker, the fifth daughter of Air Richard Parker, of Barrvtown. The bridegroom was supported by Air Dan Deimeliy, as best man and the bridesmaid was Aliss F. Lind, Cobden. The bride wore a cream garbadino costume and a blue panne velvet hat, relieved with pink. A shower bouquet completed her toilet. The bridesmaid wore grey velvet with pink hat and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas, with grey and pink streamers. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. .T. Rogers. ' Call and have a look at the new season’s millinery at' Airs J. Lloyd’s— Advt.

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 ns usual much below currant rates. Cash purchases receive a discount of one shilling for each complete £, carpets nnd linoleums neb cash only. Inspection invited.— Advt,

Wanted the ladies of Hokitika and ! surrounding districts to call and inspect the “Wizard’’ Kerosene sad Iron; sim. j pic, one regular heat and absolutely i safe. Apply—o. Borton.—Advt.

Just arrived a largo consignment of tomatoes, plums, nectarines, apples etc. Paterson, Afichel nnd Co. Ltd. Phone. No. 2.—Advt The finest FLUID MAGNESIA is SHARLAND’S. Afore freshly mado than imported kinds. Guaranteed high est strength and purest quality. Larger bottle.—lower price.

At a meeting of the Greyniotith Bor- 1 ough Council held last evening, a vote of £IOO was passed towards the Peace Day Celebrations.

Aliss Mona Pascoe a pupil of Aliss A. Daly was successful in passing her musical examination held by tne Association Board in Rudiments of Alusic. The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday of Air Simon Silccck, a well-known resident of Woodsto.-k and Rimu for many- years past, where lie followed mining pursuits. The deceased was a single man, a native of London and 80 years of age. A cousin resides at Nelson.

The death of Airs Ann Devlin, took place at her residence, Brunner, on Tuesday, after 12 months’ illness. Deceased was a resident of the Brunner district for the past 24 years and was held in the highest of t teem and respect- by all those who hid the pleasure of knowing her. She leaves a husband, three sons,* and four daughters. The howling match Hokitika v. Grey takes place at Greymouth to-morrow afternoon, the local team leaving by the 1 p.m. train. The following players are included in the team—Stevenson, ,T. AVilson, Nalder, AV. AVilson, A. King, J King, Stewart, Blank, Benjamin, Boyd Parkinson, Schultz, Braddon, Scott, Thompson, Dalgliesh,- Macfarlane, Anderson, \ 7 alentine, Hickson, Bruce, Lloyd, Anderson.

At Addington stock sales on AVednesday, there was only a medium entry of fat pigs, and the demand was not particularly animated. Quotations are:— Choppers, £4 17s 6d to £9 ss; baconers (extra heavy), to £8; heavy baconers, £5 15s to £7 2s 6d; medium baconers, £4 17s 6d to £5 12s 6d ; equal to 9RI per lb. Heavy porkers, £.3 15s to £4 2s 6d; medium porkers, £2 17s 6d to £3 7s 6d; equal to 10jd per lb. There was a small entry of store pigs. The. demand was good, except for weaners, which were dull of sale. The range of prices was: Best stores, £3 10s to to £3 15s; medium stores, £2 2s to £3; small stores, 38s to 40s; weaners, 8s 6d to 18s.

Never let a day pass without telling someone about tho wonderful laboursaving and perfect cleansing qualities of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. Is packet sufficient for seven weekly family washings. John Parkhill.—Advt. The final flutter. Shilling sale on. Thursday, Alarch 27th., to Alonday 31st. Last days of sale. The opportunity to buy more for a shilling than a shilling ever bought before. A few shillings will go a long way at this great final clearance of Summer goods. All soiled, creased, faded and damaged goods, remnants and oddments, j In fact, thousands of articles worth up to 42s each to be cleared at the low price of Is each. Look out for big price list, circulating through this paper McGruer and Co., Greymouth.— Advt..

As you walk along the street you meet men who by a certain distinction —perhaps hard to exactly define—seem lifted above the ordinary. This has a good deal to do with the way they are tailored. Clothes may not make a nian, but they do make or mar his appearance. Alost men like to have a suit in Class A., but not every one. cares, or can afford to pay 7,8, 9, or .10 guineas for it. However, a large j number of readers of this paper have j found that they can get the best all j wool materials, the most fashionable i cut, and comfortable fitting, well finj ished suit made to measure by mail for 755, 85s, 95s 105 s, 110 s. They see nothing in any suit costing £2 more to cause them any envy. If conflct:ng claims confuse you when you are about to order your suit—hold fast to this thought—that the joint judgment of working men, business men, farmers, and professional men, speaking from experience, is that tho suits turned out. * by John H. Glasson, Cashel. St. Christchurch by mail are a triumph of what can be done by selling direct from the workroom at a small margin of profit over cost of production. The quality of the cloth is guaranteed and selection can be made from 50 patterns. These will be sent with a wonderful simple measurement form on receipt of your address. Write to-night; 12 months hard wear will vindicate your highest expectations. Aloney refunded for any cause of the dissatisfaction. —Advt. |,