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Hokitika Guardian, 22 October 1920, Page 2

A notice of thanks appears in this issue. A long night dance will be held in the school-room South Spit, to-night (Friday) at 8 p.m. Excellent music and supper. Efficient M.C. Ladies Is, gents Is Gd.—Advt. Opening on Saturday afternoon, next to A. H. Lawn’s, a beautiful range of blouses, including silks, voiles, crepe de chine, georgette, etc. You are-cordial-ly invited to inspect these goods without defay, as the pripes are right.— Adyt. Nominations are called ip this issue for pipe seats on the Westland County Council, six on the Charitable Aid Board, and two on the Hokitika Harbour Board. The particulars of the poll for a £3,000 machinery loan for the Westland County Council also appear, together with a list of the polling places to be open on November 10th. which is polling day. At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there was a medium entry of fat pigs, and the demand was a little slackj er, especially at the commencement of the sale. Prices were a trifle easier over the sale. Values were as follows: Choppers, £8 to £ll 15s; light baconers £6 15s to £7 10-s; heavy baconers £7 j | 15s to £8 10s; extra heavy baconers to £9, average price per lb 12£d to Is Id. Light porkers, £4 15s to £5 ss; heavy j porkers, £5 10s to £6; average price per , I entry generally was not large. The de- ' marnl was very firm, and a good num her of weaners "’ere offered, and they met with a ready sale at good prices. Values were as follows: Medium stores, j to £4 8s: small stores, £2 16s to £4 ; weaners, £2 7s to £2 19s. There will be a double market at Addington en November 3rd, the usual weekly sale on the 10th not being held on account of the Carnival Week holidays. Great Clearing Sale of overstocked goods at McGruers, commencing Thursday, Oct. 21st. Positively all goods marked down to bedrock. A splendid chance to buy your new seasons goods at bargain prices. Unlimited bargains, most of them below to-days home cost. Look out for big sale bill circulating through this newspaper. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—-Advt. 100 per cent, fit—that’s how IMPEY’S MAY APPLE' keeps tho constitution. It purifies the blood and . aids digestion. Try it ' I

The Railway good sheds at Greymouth and Hokitika will ho closed on Monday next (Labor Day). A grand fancy dress and masquerade hull will he held at the Three Mile Hall on Wednesday, October 27th, in aid of tho Hall funds. Valuable prizes for best costumes. Admission, gents 2s, ladies Is.—Advt. h The Education Committee of the ® House has reported that it has no tecommendation to make regarding a ' petition from a number of West Coast residents that railway concessions to teachers in Roman Catholic schools should he renewed. I You all enjoy a good dinner, but if j you want the best of dinners, come ( along to the Rivoli, Revell St. where j x we c an supply you with choice aspara- < gus, cauliflowers, carrots, parnips, , swedes ,onions and rhubarb; also spring | onions and lettuce. —Advt. , There will be a general clean-up of : tho howling green to-morrow afternoon, all members able, being asked to put in an appearance. On Monday morning j' tliere will he informal play at 10.30 j o’dock, while in the afternoon the for- \ mal opening, will take place. “As your Worship knows from long experience, when man and wife quarrel, it is hard to get them to listen to reason.” This comment from a solicitor to Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M. on Tuesday at the Christchurch Magistrate’s j Court, induced loud laughter, in which [the Magistrate joined. The .solicitor , j hastened to explain that he was referj ring strictly to the professional experience of the Magistrate. 1 According to statements (made at ! Christchurch Synod on Tuesday, there ■ are vicarages at Kumara and Ross, ■ which, though spoken of as “palaces”, are apparently the exact opposite of the generally accepted signification of ' the term palace. The Kumara one was * said to be uninhabitable, though it is l let, and apparently inhabited. The one ? a t Ross hears off the palm easily; it - wes described 1 as being a hovel, and the t yen. Archdenvon Jacob remarked that " if it were offered 'for sale it might > fetch five shillings. However steps ’ are being taken to bnild a new vicar- ■ age at Ross. Pig hunting in this district provides 'J good sport for those who set out in n quest of big game, and occasionally an ugly customer is met with. Mr i' inl e Tansey of Christchurch, who (writes the Kaikoura correspondent of the “Press” was the guest of Mr J. J• McGrath, of “Glencree”, Oraro, had an exciting time on Saturday when out hunting. A large boar, which the dogs had bailed j up, charged straight for him, and Mr Tansey had to sprint for safety, followg fed hotly by the hoar. Had it not been for a well-directed bullet fired 'by the C Rev. Father Seymour, matters might l have ended disastrously for Mr Tansey for the boar was killed just in the ‘ nick of time. As Mr Tansey remarked afterwards, “he made the sprint of his c life” in his effort to escape.

It will be noticed in our advertising columns to-day that Mr S. G. Ferguson announces he will not be a candidate for County honors on this occasion. Mr Ferguson has filled six terms of office of three years each, or eighteen years in all. It is a fine record of public service. Mr Ferguson by his knowledge of the south district has been a useful member of the County Council and he will be missed from the table. His sendees have been generously given and ill addition to the confidence he has enjoyed in the past, he has fully earned the thanks of the electors for the faithful and consistent service he lias rendered during his years of office as Councillor and County Chairman.

•A very successful and enjoyable concert took place at the Towii Hall last night, under the auspices of the Women’s Benevolent Society. Tliere was a large audience ,ivho thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment given. The programme was an excellent one and the audience showed their appreciation of the contributions of music and recitation by their continued applause, and repeated recalls. Mi’s Withers and Miss Daly, as accompanists added mucti to the enjoyment and success of the evening. Most of the items were enthusiastically encored. Mr Gibbons’ item in itself was a musical treat,, and well deserved the prolonged applause the performer receved. Mr Coulson ably filled the position of Chairman, and before the conclusing item, thanked those who had so kindly filled the programme and informed the audience that over the ! sum of £l6 had been raised that evening. Mr McLean’s orchestra played during the evening, and at the conclusion played ‘Rule Brittania” '-fid which the audience rose to “God Save the King” which concluded a very pleasant evening. Washboard slavery has gone for ever thanks to No Robbing Launcjry Hplp. 1/ packpt dqes seven weekly washings. —E. J. Lloyd, agent for No Rubbing. To correct acidity and flatulency take SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Being freshly prepared and always full strength. SHARLAND’S is the best you can buy. A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs' and colds. Get a Nazol Inhaler. Advance showing of spring fashions. Tastefully designed models in millinery just opened for your inspection at Schroder’s. Also ready to wears, flowers and sports coats—all of the very' latest. Select early before the pick is gone at Schroder’s.—Advt. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is least expensive. Finest quality the world produces. Lasts longest and dosen’t kink. From rubber dealers everywhere.