Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1920, Page 2

The entries for the fortnightly sale of fat stock at Arahura appear in this issue.

All interested are reminded of the closing of tenders to-morrow (Saturday) evening for tlie purchase of the output of cheese of the Inter-Wanganui Dairy Factory Ltd for the coming season. Stocktaking bargains at Addiso is : Fur collars, two only to clear 15/- -act Lot blouses to clear at 7-/6 each. One only brown tweed costume, size S.W., bargain at 47/6. Lot lace to.clear Jd dozen.—Advt.

The following will represent Uni teds in tli«' final match with Marists at 1.30 p.m. to-morrow:—Thorpe, Parkinson, Herring. Heinz, Stevenson (2), R. King, Ilall. Fowler, Butland (captain), Gardyne, Mat-farlane (2), Hickson, McDonald. Emergencies—Jones, Pierson, S. King.

A bill is to be introduced into Parliament next week having for its object the increase of the totafisntor oermits for country racing clubs, trotting dubs and hunt clubs. The allocation proposed is, country racing clubs 27; trotting clubs 23, and hunt clubs !•’. The bill provides for the allocation of the 58 days to be made by a Commission appointed by the Government. Tlie measure is to be introduced by a main her of the Government side of the House.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there was a medium entry of fat pigs, a good demand being experienced. Values were:—Choppers, 66 10s to £9; extra heavy haveners, to £8 12s; heavy haveners, £7 to £7 15s; light haveners, £6 to £6 15s ; average price per lb lid to ll}d; heavy porkers, £5 5s to £5 15s ; light porkers, £4 5s to £4 15.>; average price per lb Is 2d to Is 2ld. A medium entry of store pigs was forward, meeting with a keen demand at late rates. Values were: —Best stores, to £4 15s; medium storeys, to £4 ss; small stores, to £2 12s; wcaners. to £1 13s.

Bargains for men at Addison’s- -Singlets 4s lid, union shirts with collar/, sizes 15; 15}, to dear 8s 6d. Few onlv Neglige shirts 7s lid, khaki handkerchief 5 for 2s Gd, heavy' all wool underpants 8s lid.—Advt.

The Rev. E. D. Patchett, of St. Jehu’s Methodist Church, Nelson, has been invited to the East Bolt Methodist Church, Christchurch, and will be leaving Nelson next April. The Rev. H. L. Blamircs, of Wanganui, raid a brother of tin- Rev. E. P. li’iamires, of Christchurch, has accepted an invitation in St. John’s. Nelson. The Rev. Percy R. Paris, of Auckland, has accepted an invitation to the Sydenham Methodist Church. All these appointments are subject to confirmation by the New Zealand Conference, tvihich meets in. Wellington about the beginning of March, 1921.

Advices has been received in Wellington that FlyingOilicer Neale Fitzgerald Eager has hern posted as missing since June 14th. Flying-Officer Eagar left New Zealand with the Main Body, N.Z.E.F., and subsequently transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, in which unit lie served for upwards of four years, Space the end of last year tie had been again on active service in Palestine. He left Ramleli in favourable weather for Ismailie—approximately 250 miles away—on June 14th, carrying another airman as passenger, and neither has since hren heard of. Fly-ing-Officer Eagar was a student at St. John’s Colli ■ge, Auckland, for some years.

Manchester snips at Addison’s—Japanese bedroom mats 3s 9d, 5s 3d. Sea-

grass mats 5s Gel, 7s Gd, 8s 6d; towels, coloured, 2s 3d, 2s Gd, white Is 9d, Is 11, 2s 2d each. Few only blinds com -

plete; good quality IQs Qd each.—Advt. 1 111 these days of overhead charges and lack of competition the average tradesman frowns blackly upon requests that goods) should he delivered, preferring greatly the counter cash customer (remarks the Wellington “Post”). There are exceptions, and a To Aro resident after puzzling over a letter "received from a Chinese greengrocer, realised that her vegetables were to be delivered once again, a brother of the proprietor having joined the firm and relieved (lie pressure. Moreover, cash sales arc not to be insisted on. The letter runs: “Dear Mrs ,—Well you, family. T am supplied the fruits and vegetables. Excuse me. Before only me, very sorry. Just now I have a brother he come my shop. So I got the time delivered to you, Mrs -— —. If you want something please come to my shop tell me at once and after I know delivered to you family, Mrs . Please a month full to pay me thanks. Any day morning time from 8 o’clock a.m. and afternoon from 1 o’clock p.m. I come to see you all right.”

Just cages cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne hay from Blenheim. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2. —Advt. Colombo Teas, Codec, and Cocoa. Cheapest aud best, in the " market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revel! Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Sole agent for Westland.— Advt.

Mrs Houlahan and family, of Ross, j insert a notice of thanks in this issue. i Bargains at Addisons: —Balance o: ; velours and winter models, 16/- each; < straws 3/11 and 7/6; lot flowers from j Gd spray. One only large size kanoc quilt 45/-, clearing price 37/6. —Advt. Residents of Rimu and Woodstock will tender a racial *.md presentation to Mr and Mrs R. J. O’Brien and family, who are leaving. Rimu after 38 years’ residence. The gathering takes place this (Friday) evening, July 23, in tlie Public Hall, Rimu. A full orchestra, efficient M.C. All are welcome. Admission free.—Advt. ; The latest maritime steal revealed in ‘ Dunedin is in connection with the cargo just landed by the City of Winchester from New York. Out of one consigni nient, which included valuable leathers, I £4OOO worth has disappeared. It is understood that the dunnage put in by 1 the thieves includes a quantity of Amej rican magazines and newspapers.

Stock-taking snips at Addison’s. -- Boys’ hose Is lid pair; jerseys (small size) 3s lid, 4s lid ; jersey suits 9s lid; kapoc pram quilts 8s 6d; woollen mufflers 5s lid; coloured flannelettes is 4d, Is 8d yard.—Advt.

Liist week’s issue of the “New Zealand Gazette” showed" evidences of the efforts that arc being made to curtail the size of the publication by the excision of a good deal of what may be regarded as extraneous matter. For instance, at the end of the proclamation, the lengthy lists of the titles of the Governor-General, a recital of which usually occupies a. good deal of space in the “Gazette.” were omitted.

Ladies woollen sports coats at Add’ son’s: special line reduced 95/- non 59/6; one only underskirt 8/11; Ku gloves 1/9 pair, few black 6d pair. Special prices on all coats and costumes. —lAdvt.

The death, took place to-day of a very old West Coaster in the person of Mr James Kerr, at the Old Peoples’ Home, Tvumara. T.he deceased had been an inmate for some seven or eight months, and for many years previous had been a respected resident of Kanieri district. Deceased had attained the very ripe age of 98 years, and has no relatives in the district.

Two rather amusing incidents happened in the Magistrate’s Court Westport on Tuesday says the Westport “Times”. One. was where the defendant, charged with allowing a horse to stray was asked by the Magistrate. “Have you ever been fined before?” The reply was: “Yes, your Worship, 20/- and costs for being on licensed premises after hours.” The other wa; a case in which the police applied .or a variance in a maintenance order, and increasing the payments from 3/- per week to 10/- per week. Mi’ A. C. Cottrell rose and said he appeared for elm defendant. His Worship said that he would hear counsel. Mr Cottrell ope ied his by stating that this was the first time his client had been charged with allowing any of his stock to stray At this stage it 'was patent to Magistrate and Court that the legal gentleman was on the wrong case! Having apologised to His Worship, he took ais seat amidst subdued laughter. “Ladies who want to preserve their stylish figure” must abandon the toil of rubbing the weekly washing and instead let “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” do the hard work.

For influenza, take W Or’nt 'lVppprmitu Cure 1/9. 2 9 In spite of prices soaring, we, < t s in the past are determined to sell at lowest price for cash. Colonial Flannel ’/(! White Doctor Flannel 4/3, Shetland Doctor Flannel 3/9, Scarlet Doctor Flannel 4/9, Boys Shorts 7/6 to 11/6 per pair. All our Millinery is substantially reduced to clear. Inspection cordially invited. Schroder and Co.—Advfc: Cold feet? A British made “UNIQUE” HOT AVATER. BOTTLE will soon restore circulation. A boon these cold nights and costs a few shillings. Obtainable everywhere. Look for the brand when buying.