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Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1920, Page 2

Eggs are going up, and are quoted at 3s 7d to 3s 5d at Christchurch this week, with a shortage of supply. It is notified that the annual meeting of householders to elect School Committees will be held on Monday evening next at 7.30 o’clock

The friends of Mr and Mrs A. Bennett, Jnr., of .Cobden, will hear with regret of the death, last night, of their infant daughter, about a month old.

Ladies desirous of having their evening frocks for the Royal Ball should leave their orders at once at Mrs J. Lloyd’s. A large selection of materials to chose from.—Advt.

At the conclusion of the Cadet parade last evening the Returned Soldiers rolled up in force and under SergtMajor Mclntosh were given a -efresher for dlrill required for the parade on Sunday.

Addison’s this week have a special display of crepe de chenes, ninons, blouses, scarves, etc., all suitable for evening wear. Ladies will do well to note that quantities are limited of most of the above, and are advised t-j make their selection early.

The Municipal Band will be oresent at the parade on Anzac Day and a splendid programme has been arranged for the occasion. The marches select'd are those used by the Expeditionary Force Band during the war and will revive old memories with the returned men. The Band will also play all file hymns during the ceremony, and the funeral marches. Members are 'requested to meet for practice at 7 o’clock Uiis evening.

There was an excellent muster of No 65 Company Senior Cadets on parade last evening, Lieut. Parkhill being in ’command;. Lieut. Niven and. SergtMajor Mclntosh were also on oarade. The evening was devoted to rifle exercises and the issue of uniforms. At the conclusion of the parade the members were reminded of the Church parade at 10 o’clock on 'Sunday morning.

At Addington stock market on Wednesday, there was a good entry, with an uneven demand, the sale opening at fairly satisfactory rates to vendors, but easing as it progressed. Choppers, .99 to £9 10s; extra heavy baooners to £9; heavy baconers £7 to £8 10s; others £5 10s to £6 10s; average price per lb. IORI, to 10>’d. Heavy porkers £4 15s to £5 ss; others £3 15s -to £4 10s; average price per lb, Is. An average entry of store pigs met with a fair demand. Prices were as follows: best stores £4 to £4 10s; medium stores £3 to £3 15s; smal stores 38s to 50s; weaners 11s fo 265.

The ground over which the Prince of Wales will shoot at White Rock, is being strictly .conserved, and additional rangers are constantly on the watch, although sportsmen generally recognise that it will he the only opportunity the 'Prince will have in New Zealand :o shoot, and are obeying the injunction. An “Age” reporter was recently informed that some excellent heads had been observed in the sanctuary, and the opinion was expressed that the Prince would have good sport, as White Rock is recognised as being one of the finest doer-stalking centres in the di. ■ triet. Preparations are already beuig made at the Coast, for the Prince’s visit, and suitable horses are already ~c the station for the Royal party. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revel! Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Sole agent for West Coast.— Advt.

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