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Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1920, Page 2

Come along and see the large display of furs alt Mrs J. Lloyd’s. The “Guardian” weekly supplement is issued in the usual course to-day and jb will be found full of items to interest and amuse. It is notified that for the shooting reason in Westland commencing on May Ist. and extending to July JLst. only grey duck, pukeko and black swan may ibe killed. At a meeting of the Canterbury Ed-i cation Board yesterday Mr C. K, Kirk (formerly of Hokitika) was appointed w tlm combined position of Assistant hectretary and (Accountant. His manv friends will be pleased to hear of '»« advancement. At a meeting of the District Racing Committee at Greymoutli last night the fines etc., imposed by the various clubs during the late meetings were approved. The racing dates as .submitted for next season were approved also. H was resolved to suggest to clubs that for the future horses known to be fractious and unruly at the starting post, should be barred and nominations not acceptod.

Furniture, Floors and Linoleums look like now when rubbed with “TAN-OL. Brings up wood-grain and pattern givCß a lasting polish.

The Building Society will appropriate £3OO by sale next Saturday night. The mails which .left Now Zealand 3ii the 9th. March, arrived in London in the 13th inst. The “D.1.C.” draws attention to special lines of shirtings, blousings and flannelettes. Mrs J. Lloyd is now showing the new “Blankwilt,” a substitute for blankets. It is cheaper, cosier and very

durable. The Hokitika Savings Bank directors have resolved to join in the decorative proposal on the occasion of the Royavisit to the Borough, and an arch will be erected in Hamilton Street, opposite the bank premises. Mr G. W. Davies, acting officer in charge of the National War Funds, was in town yesterday and met the Lady Liverpool Committee, when the transfer of funds to the Westland Patriotic 1 und was arranged, on terms satisfactory to all concerned. •Next- Tuesday night in St. Mary’s

Club Rooms tlie Club will draw sides , ' for a debate. At the request of the members a local gentleman has set n < subject and has kindly consented to i judge. The subject will be—“ Should ! Capital punishment be abolished.” All ; members are requested to attend and , take part. . j (A former West Coaster writes to friends in Hokitika: “Whatever you - do, don’t miss Harkness. He is a rare treat.”.. Mr Robert , Harkneas is an •Australian musical genius, and lie has devoted his talents to the best of all purposes to sing the songs of Glory > round the world. Ho is a. composer ,syn.d Ipiaaiijst off iriane gifts. “Sacred J Songs and ‘Story Round the World. : is illustrated by 100 magnificent slides. 1 It is not a lecture. He has held large - audience in all parts of the world. Mon- ' day night only. s

The social committee in connection with tlie Royal ball for the Prince’s visit in May met at tlie Overseas Cuib yesterday afternoon. Messrs Lawn and Joyce were deputed to arrange for the orchestra on tlie lines proposed, and to secure all tlie necessary music required. The ladies of the Overseas Club appointed Miss Jones in charge of the catering which will require to ho on a considerable scale. The refreshments will be served in a marquee attached to the annexe in Camp Street, and it will be necessary to close portion of the street for the purpose. Adjacent buildings w iil be utilised also, and roomy accommodation will be provided. The Hokitika Bowling Club has closed down for the season, after a fairly sue-, cessful summer. It is proposed to pay special attention to the green during tlio season, to carry on tlie good work achieved during the past season, the green having rapidly improved in its playing capabilities ' during the year. It is hoped that there will be a fuither increase of supporters of the Club next season, which would enable tlie playing area to he further improved.

The Hokitika Bowling Club has closed down for the season, after a fairly sue-, cessful summer. It is proposed to pay special attention to the green during tlio season, to carry on tlie good work achieved during the past season, the green having rapidly improved in its playing capabilities ' during the year. It is hoped that there will be a fuither increase of supporters of the Club next season, which would enable tlie playing area to he further improved. It is hoped that next season the West .Coast, Bowling Associatiory’s tournament will be played at Hokitika, as it is understood the Reefton Club will be unable to carry through the ■ programme, which in the usual rotation would fall to their lot.

Special purchase of ladies’ untrimmed straws, great variety, 7s 6d, 12s 6d, 15s, 17s 6d; new costumes £6 10s, £7 10s, to £lO 10s; woollen sports coats 39s 6d, 755, to 955, now showing at Addison’s. —Advt.

The wholesale distributers for “KEEP SMILING?’ Boot Polish are Messrs Wm Perry and Co-

For Children’s Hacking Cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9.

Every mother is more than pleased to have her hoy appearing in a nice new suit, b.onglit at Schroder’s —where you can get suited at less than usual cost. Now is your chance for the holidays.—Advt.

•Just landed, 200 eases choice desert and cooking apples, consisting of Jona-t-liiaiis, Coxes, Pippins, Washington’s, Munros, etc., etc., in 40lb cases, 7s 6a to Ss 6d, —Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phono No. 2).— -Advt.

Splendid stock of new seasons goods just arrived at McGruers. We aie very pleased and well satisfied with the fine styles and wide variety. There are autumn costumes, hats, coats, skirts, fancy goods underwear and hoisery in bur variety and the quality of the goods is’higher and the prices more moderate than those that have been seen for many a day. McGruer and Co. Hokitika and Greymoutli.—Advt.