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Hokitika Guardian, 16 March 1920, Page 2

; Notice of three yearling heifers strayed at Kokatahi appears in this issue. 'Phc Railway Department announce alterations to the time-table for to-mor-row (grand gymkhana at Hokitika), j Owing to the inspection parade of the Hokitika Fire Brigade to-morrow eveu- • ing by Inspector Hugo, the usual practice to-night will not. be held. Private news was received in town last night reporting the death of Mrs Balgent, wife of Mr Baigent of the M«sonic Hotel, Nelson. ! A sitting of the Magistrate’s .and j Warden’s Courts will he held at Hoki- ; tika by Mr Levvey on Thursday at 10 a.m. J The Paeroa safely negotiated the Oka- , n‘tp bar on last night’s tide, and reacli- ; ed Hokitika this morning. She brought i a full load qf wq.pl and sundries, clear- : ing up Okarito’s exports fpr sonic itimo to come.

J Mr Percy Bond one of the proprietors of the Nelson “Colonist” was in town

last vv,e nipg, jiavipg returned froni a “glorious trip” fo the Waiho River. : Mr Bond has a story to tell about the brqimpg of the .southern rivers and the oppplifg HP Of the south territory which ! he believes to tie ‘‘a national work.” Tile party wept poytji to-day motoring through to Nelson,

The Westland County Council will hold a statutory meeting on the 30th ipst to consider the question of representation as affecting the- several Ridjllgfi ,thjs course being necessary if) the month of March preceding the year of the general election of councillors, A proposal will go before the Council to revert to tliroe Ridings—instead of nine —with three members for each Riding—thus retaining the same number of councillors as «t present.

The southern people are going to foregather at Hari Hnri on Easter Saturday for the Inter-Wanganui races. A very attractive programme has been prepared, and the entries which close shortly ' wjll contain a strong list* of locally owned horses, in connection with the holiday celebration, the Committee has arranged with Mf McLean for a special picture display at the Dali Hari hall on the night of the races, and the lurge buijding is sure to he crowded : to excess fpr mfo « JipvM bill of fare, j

At Upper Matakitakj, pear Ujirohison, on Thursday, Maych 25th, at lj a.m., Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., and N.Z. Loan and Mmy<ntijp Agency C.oy., Uti., wii} offey by public auction op behalf of Mossr.s Bglfour, Kinneyr and Davis, tifff wMo of their five and dead stock, of which fuff particulars appear in this issue. The announcement >6 « n important one, the offerings comprising a fine opportunity to secure good stock, ami fpyming implements of exceptional quality.

Make straight tor the f ? )'ipress Centre to-night where the best oj f-'uyst talent will entertain you at a grand concert nf over twenty items. In addition Mr ./no. A. Rose war no lia.s been specially engaged to recite for you that pulL-known gnd popular hut difficult oration, ‘‘Jn4 Browning’s account of Rubenstein’s piano-playing,'” Mr Rosewarne is a star olucutionist. An Irish concert comes but once a year. This is the best yet given. Look up Saturday’s issue for the programme and “Go for Sure,” —Advt,

“Gymkhana Day” to-morrow should prove one of great interest, to the community. The day will be observed a-s a public holiday, and will lie devoted to fun and frolic, whereby hinds will be raised to assist the fuilding I unit of Westland Hospital memorial wing. The procession by 'Sell’s Circus which should prove a great event for the juveniles. | starts at 12 o’clock, and from then on j Cass Square ishould prove a busy and | attractive scene, There is a good pro. gramme of sports arranged tor, and a strong committee lias the arrangements well in hand. 'The ’l’owii Band will assist with a musical programme. In tinevening a grand concert, takes place in 1 1 i.o Princess Theatre a"d this will Ikfollowed by a dance in tile Supreme Hall, each being if) aid Q.f lid' special fund, an object deserving the very hearty support of the community,

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PojTt leave the lightness and digestibility of your scones and cakes In chance. Use SIT AHLAND’S flaking Powder -it is hound to rise. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS gives life and vigor to the weary.

The Westland Land Board meets on Thursday next. *

The Westland County Council invites tenders for the supply of 550 cubic yards of gravel for Kumara Junction to Teramakau Road. Tenders close on 30th inst.

Nominations close on Saturday next, 20th inst., for the Inter-Wanganui Han dicap, Handicap Trot, and Factory Handicap, of the Hari Hari Races, to he held on Easter Saturday.—Advt. Rt. Hon. Mr Massey who has justgone into hospital at Wellington, will it is understood, undergo an operation to his throat. The matter should have been attended to some weeks ago, but owing to the pressure of public business Mr Massey postponed treatment from time to time.

Just opened, the second lot of new season’s millinery, coats and furs. The happy knack of coupling quality and low price together in all our goods is making our name “ Schroder and Co ” famous for good, value. A visit to our emporium will more than repay you. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

A Dunedin firm of auctioneers has again been making extensive purchases of cattle in the Haast and Okuru districts ,South Westland. A representative of the firm purchased, about a week ago, 150 head in the paddocks at satisfactory prices to the vendors. The cattle were taken over the Haast Pass without loss. It is the firm’s intention to return in a few weeks’ time and conclude negotiations for another 170 head. The greatest ot all Bargain Sales, McGruer and Co’s, great One Shilling Sale commences Thursday, March 11, and ends Monday, March loth. All creased, soiled, faded and overstocked goods will he cleared at the mad price ef one shilling, lou can buy more for a shilling now than a shilling ever bought before. Look out for price list circulating through this newspaper.— McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

For polishing linoleums, floorcloths, leather goods and furniture, TAN-OL is most efficient and easy to use. “KEEP SMILING” Boot Polish continues to he the draw at Dee Bros. Price 8d per tin, , A point for good housewives. Always use SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Costs least; goes farthest; gives best, results.

If you catch a cold, you can’t help it. If you keep a cold its your own fault. “NAZOL” is a safe and certain cure, and gives immediate relief. 1/6. Shine your tap shoes with “TAN-OL” —-the brilliant polish that won’t rub off.

Tested n thousands of kitchens, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise Costs less than others— worth more

No bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm Worliers.