LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1919, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

Mr. E. C. Tooliey has just opened out a new stock of bicycles, tyres, and accessories of every description. These goods are entirely new and comprise a ■ first selection. Customers are I requested to call early as there is a great demand and the goods are difficult to obtain at present. At the Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, the hearing was concluded of the civil case of F.- McGregor (Mr Sellers) v. "J. O’Donnell, (Mr Park). After lienring evidence, the Magistrate stated tlie plaintiff bad not satisfied him as to liis claim. A non suit "’as entered up, costs against plaintiff being allowed totalling £4/18'*,

At the "Warden's Court this afternoon. Warden Levvev dealt with an application by the Mont D’Or Gold Mining Company Ltd., (Mr Murdoch), for the restoration of mining titles, the application having been adjourned from the Ross Court for hearing at Hokitika. The Warden granted the order, asked for. subject to tho condition that tlie mining privileges therein be submitted to public auction, and sold absolutely without reserve to the highest bidder, either separately, in lots, or bulk, within a period of three months. An application for protection of the same rights for six months was also granted. The Chief Postmaster arjvispsOn and from the Ist June next the charges for Radio telegrams to or from ships registered in New Zealand or Austrano matter where trading am] ships trading exclusively between Australia and Dominion or exclusively between ports of New Zealand, will bo fivepenee (53) per word. This reduction does not affect the special rate for the Ferry Scr vice, Wellington-Lyttelton of 2£d per word with a minimum charge of Is 3d: or the full rate of lOd, (tenpence) per word to or from ships registered outside the Dominion and Commonwealth, such as ships engaged in trading between Great Britain, Eurppe and U.S.A All vessels of the Union Steamship 'Company and Huddart Parker Company may bo registered ii\ New Zealand,

Schroder and Co. having just concluded their great clearing sale have much pleasure in announcing the airival 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 net cash only. Inspection invited.Advt. The leading spirit for more than 50 vonrs, WO’ r L’b SUM NAIM’S. As winter approaehers so does the demand for Schroder’s millinery, cos-, tumes, furs, and blankets, beautiful blouses in crepe do chine, French coats, and fur collais. It will bo wise to make an early selection, as it is not possible to get repeats.—Advt.