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Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1920, Page 2

Messrs W. McKay and Son require a smart youth to learn the business. By last night’s express a young man named Henry 'Buiford who was arrested on Friday last at Wellington arrived on remand to Hokitika, on a charge of theft of £ls from Phillip Kortegast, cordial manufacturer, of Hokitika. He will appear at the Hokitika Magistrate’s Court to-morrow to answer the charge. Avoiding to a notice appearing in last week’s “ Gazette,” the rates of payment of common jurors attending any civil or criminal sitting, or attending a coroner’s inquest, are to be paid for every day or part of a day’s attendance 12s, and special jurors areto be receive £1 for the first day and . 12s for each day thereafter.

The Grey Jockey Club’s Course Combittee is initiating some improvements, including a “wing” to suit the five and a half-furling starting point, and tiring the starting point more in line with the “back stretch.” The work will be put in hand at once and completed in readiness for the Club’s April meeting. Next month Mr Kent, of Christchurch will attend t 0 the erection of a new starting machine and of accommodation for the new barrier at'the seven starting points.

Hon. J. Grimmond, M.L.C., has receiv.ed the following reply from Hon. W. Fraser, Minister of Public Works, in answer to a request for immediate attention to flood damage repairs at Little Wanganui:—“District Engineer, Greymouth, is being instructed to proceed at once with his suggested temporary alleviation of trouble at Hari Hari, and to furnish estimate of cost of more complete scheme to prevent erosion.” i A cable yesterday from Melbourne announced tlie death there the previous : day of Mrs Mary Giese. The deceased who was a native of Limerick, Ireland, and 84 years of age, had been a resident for the past 32 years at Melbourne. She was the widow of the late Mr J. Giese, of Hokitika, and leaves a ! family of six—three sons (Thomas in the North Island, and John and James |of Hokitika) and three daughters in Melbourne, together with a number of grandchildren and two great grandeliildern. Mr John Giese had been endeavouring since November last to get ' across to Victoria to visit his mother, but difficulties, in the way of passport difficulties, have prevented him until now it is too late to see his mother again. Many friends of the relatives here will hear of their loss with regret. There was a good entry of poultry on Saturday at Christchurch. Prices were firm for good quality birds. Table chickens realised 7s to 16s 6d, bens .5s 6d to 10s 9d, pullets 12s to 2ls-, ducks 7s to los 6d, geese 9s to 11s, all per pair.

Penders of the Guardian are good judges of values. They apppreciate a fair and square deal. They know too, when they are being financially bled. It is to bo regretted that for the last two months orders for the suits tailored by mail by John H. Glasson have far exceeded the output, not nearly so many as wished, were able to secure one of these splendid fitting suits before the holidays. The position is new better, and we advise any man wanting a good suit, to write now for patterns. There is no better value in New Zealand today. Prices range from 92s 6d to £7 10s Od. The patterns are smart, and you have a good collection to choose from. With the simplified measuring form included with the patterns, customers are guaranteed a perfect fit. If any suit is not made exactly as ordered or fails in the fit, the full purchase price will be at once refunded. No risk is taken whatever, you are not a penny out of pocket if you are not pleased with your purchase. Mention the Guard- j ian and note the address, John H. Glasson, Cashel St., Christchurch, P.O. Box 41,—Advt.

Here are a few of the bargains now offering at Mrs J. Lloyd’s:—Turkish towels 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 3s lid, -Is 6d. 4s 11 pair; black cashmere ribbed hose 2s 6d, 2s Oil, 3s, up to 6s 6d pair; ladies’ hemstitched handkerchiefs 4 for Is; white pearl buttons 2d, 3d, and 4d doz. ; ladies’ white underskirts 8s 6d to 12s 6d; ladies’ white and cream cotton vests 2s Cd 3s 6d, 3s 9d and 4s 6d each. —Advt.

“Keep Smiling” Carbolic Pumice Soap 4d; “Keep Smiling” Boot Polish 8d; “Keep Smiling” Lino Polish Bd.; “Golden Rule” Soap (pure) 1/6; “No Rubbing” Laundry Help 1/-. All super quality. All Grocers.—Advt.