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Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1920, Page 2

Consumers of gas, are reminded that accounts for January must be paid before 4 p.m. to-morroxv to secure discount.

Mr Henry Williams of the Public Trust Office, Wellington (and formerly of Hokitika) has been admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Sujpreme Court.

Every woman knows the value of a comfortable fitting corset. Addison’s specialize in Warner’s famous rustproof corsets, and in this issue draw attention to a large consignment just landed. " The Chief Postmaster advises that the mail' which left Ross on Saturday for Wailio, was held up yesterday at Wataroa on account of the flooded state of the south rivers, but will reach Waiho to-ni£ht —a day late.

The. Presbyterian Floral Fete takes place on Wednesday. All entries close to-morrow, and exhibits must be staged b.v noon oil Wednesday. Splendid entries are coming to hand and there will be two exhibits of cut * flowers from Christchurch nurseries that will add to the attractiveness of the display.

Flower gardens at present are showing to some advantage following the fine weather, and naturally the owners are proud of their appearance. A local flower lover had her peace of mind disturbed yesterday morning b.v discovering that tbe previous evening, a prowler had paid an unwelcome visit to the garden, and despoiled it of many prize blooms that the owner had been specially assisting in view of the Floral Fete on Wednesday.

The sheet programme for tbe Westland Racing Club’s Easter meeting is now in circulation. There are five gallops and three trotting events included in the programme, making an attractive one day’s meeting. The stakes show an increase on those offered .last year for a similarly constituted programme. Local horses are now in training for the Coast meetings which supply a good circuit of racing dates over the Easter season.

The Brunner district excursion to Hokitika on Saturday had a perfect day for their outing. The location on Cass Square again wore a busy appearance though the attendance was not nearly as large as that of former years, when the mining district was more flourishing. In tlie afternoon a children’s sports programme was run off, while a' Band, and the merry-go-round enlivened the proceedings. The excursionists returned home at 6.10 p.m. well pleased with their outing.

Saturday, February 7th, starts off the great clearing sale of the John Cobbe Ltd. £3S,(XX) Feikling stocks. This great buying opportunity gives McGruer’s the great chance and pleasure of offering more and giving greater value than any-other firm in the Dominion. This large stock was bought at half market rates; it'is going to be sold at such bargain prices that will compel shoppers to rush our stores. Look out for big bargain lists circulating through this newspaper. Pay a visit early, —cGruer and Co., Spot Cash Department Stores, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Adyt. If you want real bargains you must visit Schroder’s great clearing sale, which is now on. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

“NO RUBBING” Laundry Help makes Happy Housewives. packet sufficient for seven weekly family washings. E. J. Lloyd.—Advt.