Thoughts For The Times

Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1920, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times

Tiik Choick In Russia. The choice of the manhood of Russia lies between “the army, beggary, and death.” Such are the fruits of Bolshevism after two years of power.

The Railway Department announce in this issue the time-table for Wednesday next (Reefton races) .

In to-day’s issue, Addison’s draw our readers attention to their change of advertisement. The firm are now making a special display of men’s wear of which they carry full stocks of most lines including boxed suits, raincoats, shirts, underwear etc. Messrs M. Houston and Co announce

a very important sale by auction on Saturday 24th April at noon on behalf of Mr John Olson, of several valuable properties, two large areas at Lake Kanieri and a fine two storeyed shop in Reveil Street. j An old resident of Callaghans district Mr Fillipo Basse passed away at the Old People’s Home Kumara yesterday at the advanced age of 87 years. Deceased was a native of Italy and wellknown throughout the district, having for many years been mining :n the district.

At Addington stock sales on 'Wednesday the entry of fat pigs was a medium one, and tho demand was easier. Quotations Extra heavy baconers up to £8 12s, heavy baconers £7 to £7 15s, ordinary baconers £6 to £6 10s, average . price per lb 10) d. Heavy porkers £4 10s to £5 os; ordinary porkers £3 10s to £4 os, average price per lb ,ll)d to Is. Choppers £6 to £B. There was a very small yarding, and a poor demand. There were no large stores for--1 ward. The only sorts quotable were:— Weaners 18s to 245, medium stores £1 10s to £2 10s.

For influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. Just landed 100 cases choice cookinc and dessert apples 8s to 9s per 4011 case. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (Phone No. 2)—Advt. Could there be more beautiful anc attractive coats for ladies? A visit t< Schroder’s large emporium will convince the most sceptical that foi quantity to select from, quality, rea sonableness in price, Schroder’s tak< the paim, also for millinery and cos tlimes. Inspection cordially invited.Advt. The counter hands at Joi n Parkhill’ are needing cooler weather immediatel; unless the rush for “KEEP SMILING’ Boot Polish eases off a hit. Meanwliil the price is only 8d per tin.