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Hokitika Guardian, 25 November 1920, Page 2

The Hokitika Savings Bank Trustees, at their meeting on Tuesday decided to invest £3OOO in the Government loan. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co will sell by auction at their mart to-morrow at .2.45 p.m. .a large quantity of furniture and effects, also apples and tea.

To-morrow at 2.30 p.m. Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell by auction in the mart freehold sections at the corner of Gibson Quay and Tancred Street.

The Wahine’s mails had a close connection with the West Coast express this morning at Christchurch, and five bags of mails were left behind.

In tliis issue will be found Tull particulars of the sale of surplus military stores being offered for ■ sale on Dec. Ist and following days.

The last night of the Rimu weekly euchre tournament will take place this (Thursday) evening in the Town Hall, Rimu play commencing at 8 o’clock. Admission Is.—Advt. The first test match, England v. Austarlia, will be commenced at Sydney on December 17th. In all, five tests will take place ,two at Sydney, two at Melbourne, and one at 'Adelaide. Met)! here’s some value in sac suits for you. Men’s sac suits £5 10s, £5 15s, £6 6s to £7 10s, and the styles, fit and materials are guaranteed. Don’t leave it too late. Call at the N.Z. Clothing Factory while assortments are good.—Advt.

There was a very heavy downpour yes terday that continued throughout the night. The rainfall for the last three days to 9 o’clock this morning was 1.57 and .61, and 2.59 inches respectively, al total of 4.77 inches. The river is in very high flood this morning, running a banker.

House Furnishing at Addisons—Marcella Quilts 29/6, 31/6, 42/-, 57/6; Honey ciomb Quilts 24/-, 27/6, 30/-.', Cross Curtain Net in white and Madras 2/8 to f/6. Long Curtain net, curtain voiles, casements in fancy ecru and white, Belgian ticking, all widths,'blind linen, Rollers, etc. Last 3 days of sale, Saturday Monday and Tuesday, Nov 27th to 30th. Prices down again. Ladies pink and grey corsets, now 9s lid pair. Ladies white seamless gloves Is 3d pair. Ladies white cotton bloomers, usually 7s 6d now 3s lid. Hand-made lace 2 inches wide now Is 3d yard. Ladies white chemise vests, now 3s lid. All millinery marked down 3s in the pound. Don’t miss this last money saving opportunity at McGruer and Co. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. The death of Mr John Holmes, a well-known blacksmith of Kumara of many years standing took place at Westland Hospital this morning. The deceased, who was a native of England and 73 years of aige leaves a widow and family of eight. There are five daughters (Mrs Russell of Hawera, Mrs M. Connolly of Hokitika, Mrs Gainberazzi of Greymouth, and Misses Sarah and Caroline Holmes), and three sons, (John at Arahura, Thomas in Auckland and Richard at Motueka). The funeial takes place on Saturday morning to Hokitika cemetery.

Washboard slavery has gone for ever thanks to No Rubbing Laundry Help. 1/ packet does seven weekly washings. —E. J. Lloyd, agent for No Rubbing. 100 per cent, fit —that’s how' IMPEY’S MAY APPLE keeps the constitution. It purifies th e blood and aids digestion. Try it Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms. Better crops when NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is used. Regular use is assured by its splendid condition always. No leaking. All liardwaremen. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable until further notice from W. McLean’s Store, Kumara Junction.— Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co announce ' entries for their stock sale at Kokatahi on Wednesday Dec Ist at 1 p.m. Mr A. Blair was yesterday elected County Chairman 0 f the Grey County and Mi 1 J. B. Auld, Chairman of the Inangahua County. At the sale at “Garston” on Tuesday next Messrs Houston and Co. will also sell on behalf of a client, a quantity of furniture, particulars appearing in another column.

The inaugural meeting of the Westland Electric-Power Board has been fixed for Wednesday, Dec. Ist. The business will include the election of a Chairman for the new body and the appointment of a staff etc.

Floor Coverings at Addisons —Brush Door Mats, 4/9 to 7/6; Aximinster hearth rugs 35/- "to 55/-; tapestry runner 12/6 to 14/6; Seagrass squares 35/-, 67/6, 84/-; sizes 6 x 9, 8 x 10, 9 x 12. Seagrass mats 5/6 to 19/6.

Boys and Men’s Clothing at Addisons —Boys tweed" sports suits 39/6, 45/- to 62/-; Boys knickers 11/3 to 13/6; Men’s tweed. trousers 22/6, 27/6, to 35/-; Men’s boxed suits 130/- to 150/-; Working trousers 13/9, 17/6, 21/-; also Overcoats and raincoats in all sizes. Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell by auction on Tuesday next at noon on the premises, Revell Street, opposite Schroder’s shop* freehold sections containing 21 2-5 perches, with a frontage to Revell and Tancred Street with large building thereon, on behalf of Mr Wm Heinz.

Considerable interest was evinced yesterday at the sale of Mr S. O. Ferguson’s fine property of 295 acres at the Waitaha when, despite the shocking weather conditions a good number of farmers and interested persons were present. After the particulars and con- ; ditions of sale had been read' by the Auctioneers, Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. who referred to the necessity of the sale brought about by the continued ill health of Mrs Ferguson, bidding opened at £l2 per acre and quickly rose to £l6 per acre, at which figure it was passed to Mr W. Searle, of Herepo. Subsequently an offer was made by a Greymouth buyer of £l7 per acre but as the figure was slightly below Mr Ferguson’s reserve, no sale was effected. Negotiations are now proceeding privately and business will probably be reported ih a day or two.

We regret to record the death of IMr George Pimpernell of Stafford, ' which took place early this morning at Westland Hospital. The deceased was a well-known resident of Stafford since the early days, where he followed mining pursuits, since 1868, and won the high esteem of the community during his long residence. Deceased was a native of Boston, 'Lincolnshire, England and 89 years of age. Before coming to /New Zealand he went to Australia and took part in the gold rushes ! at Bendigo and Araluen, then across to Hokitika. For some time past he had been in indifferent health, the passing of years taking its toll. His' wife predeceased him two years ago. He leaves four step sons j (Mr Joseph Linklater, Palmerston North, Mr ‘Hugh Linklater, Waitaha, , Mr (George 'Linklatejr, Stafford, and i Mr William Linklater, Hokitika), and i one step-daughter (Miss Linklater of j Stafford), who has untiringly nursed him during his illness. The relatives will have the deep sympathy of their many friends. The funeral takes place to Stafford Cemetery to-morrow.

_ Sports'! thinks of summer now and ‘H. 8.” sporting goods. White and crash sports hats 3s lid, 4s 11(1, 5s lid, club striped belts 2s lid each, club striped ties 2s 6d and 3s 6d each, sports white sox 2s 6d pair, tennis shirts 10s fid to 14s 9d, white Gab. trousers from 255, also big range tennis shoes and boots, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

Your boy will be looking forward to his' nerv suit for ’Xmas. “H. 8.” is the home for boys’ suits; you can always depend on a perfect fit, reliable tweeds, together with the best value in .toys’s suits branded “ H. 8.” You are invited to see -the complete range of boys’ sport (suits, ’varsity suits, and, Avon suits, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Millinery at . Addisons: —Ladies will do well not to leave ibeir millinery older too late., Now is the time to choose either your new hat or shapes and materials. Our milliner will be pleased to assist you in any- way., A superior range of flowers and trails row on hand also fine lot of straws and ready-to-wears especially selected by our London buyers. Have you seen the latest in blouses at _ Addisons.* Their home buyers have sent them a small range of samples comprising the latest styles now in vogue at home in voiles and silks.—Advt.

When the children get fretful give them IMPEY’S MAY APPLE. They will soon be happy and smiling. Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE this spring and summer. Best, and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores everywhere. Suits for hoys—the best value &t Schroder’s. You must see them. Every one delighted for the value given. New hats, shirts and suits for men are now opening out at Schroder’s. Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose now. Buy the best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. Sold by all rubber dealers. Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats. j The finest FLUID MAGNESIA is SHARLAND’S. More freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength, and purest quality.