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Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1920, Page 2

Nice quality navy serges from 10s 9d to 30s at Mrs J. Lloyds.

St Andrew’s Day was to-day observed as |(i holiday by the banks and Government Offices. *

Mr T. M. Charters, District Repatriation Officer, will be visiting the Coast ths week and include Hokitika in his tour.

Mr R. J. Appleton of the Repatriation Office, ‘Greymouth, left for Dunedon to-day where he will go under treat ment at the military hospital for a few days.

• It’s your turn for a swim, the water is fine, so are H.B. swimming suits I Two piece and plain bathing suits, men’s and boy’s 3/6, 3/11, 4/9, 5/6, also a full range of trunks in stock at the N Z. Clothing Factory.

A final reminder is given of the important auction, sale to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock sharp at “Garston” by Messrs M. Houston and Co., when the whole of the first class furnishings will he sold on behalf of Mrs Duncan; and 1 also a quantity of furniture for a client. '

The death took place yesterday -of Mrs William McPherson, wife of Captain McPherson, assistant harbour master at Greymouth after a brief illness, and it camo as a great shock to her husband, family and numerous friends. Mrs McPherson bad lived in Greymouth for the past 50 years. She was born in England and came out here to marry Captain McPherson. She leaves a family of two daughters, Mrs James Brown, of Blaketown, and Miss McPher son who is at home, and a married son, William.

Tlie final euchre and dance of the season which takes place at St. Mary’s Club rooms to-morrow evening promises to 1)© a hug© success. The sealed envelope prizes donated by Mrs W. Jeffries will be keenly competed for and no doubt wili be a pleasant surprise to the lucky winners. The second prizes are also valuable ones and have been presented by well wishers of the Club. The music for the dance will be in capable hands. The opportunity will be partaken of to present the aggregate prizes to the winners of the season’s points, so patrons'are assured of a good evening’s enjoyment at the small cost of one shilling. The ladies are kindly iequested to prpvide the refreshments. — Advt.

The movement for the establishment of the West Coast Industrial Ambulance Association, has met with the unanimous support of the employees of thirteen sawmills in the Hokitika district. The contributions from the workers of those mills, who have endorsed the petition, as set out by the Camerons mill employees, will amount to £6O. The organiser Mr T. West, on behalf of the Association, desires to acknowledge the following contributions Mr Garnett Perry, £2 2s; Rev. Father Aubrey, £1 Is; Mr J. McCormack £1 Is; Mr J. Leitch, £1 Is; Mr J. Hassell £1 Is; Messrs Dhncan McLean £1 Is; Mr J. Butcher 12/6; Messrs Griffen and Smith, 10/6; Mr J. Deere 5/-; Mr J. Mabin 5/-; Mr J. Rea 5/-; Mr T. Moye 5/-; Mr G. Robei-ts 5/-.

Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose now. Buy the best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. Sold by all rubber dealers.

Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE this spring and summer. Best, and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores everywhere.

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS Safe and certain remedy for worms.

Last 3 days of sale, Saturday Monday and Tuesday, Nov 27tli to 3Qth. 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. No harmful after-effects from using WADE’S WORM FIGS. Sure to act, and pleasant to take.

1 Good value in white quilts, serviettes, and damask at Mrs J. Lloyds. The Wahine’s mails connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. The Rimu Convent School Concert has been postponed from December Ist. J to Monday December 13. | A concert and ball in aid # the I Woodstock School War memorial fund I will be held on Friday, December 17. j A long night dance, the final of the 1 season will be held in the Public Hall, j Kanieri on Friday next Dec. 3rd.— j Advt. ! Among other passengers who left for j Otira by Clements’ ißoyal Mail Motors j this morning were—Miss Dewar, Miss | Aitcheson, Mrs Forsyth and Mr Stone of Rangiora. It is notified that the balance sheet of the Hokitika Harbour Board for the year ended 31st. December 1919, can now be inspected at the Harbour Board Office, during office hourß.

Make certain you have a perfect fitting and stylish suit this Xmas, that is, an H.B. suit! Men’s sa<; suits £5/10 £5/15/-, £5/19/6. Sport suits from 95/-. Boy’s sports suits from 37/6 upwards, varsity suits 26/6 at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

The indications are for summer weather now. Call to the “H. 8.” for your Summer head gear, where you will find an uncommonly good selection to choose from. Men’s straw boaters 9/6, 10/6, 12/6; Men’s Panama Hats 9/11, 11/6, 15/6, to 30/-. Children's straw hats from 2/11 each at the New Zealand Clothing Factory.

Apparently as the result of a local appearing recently in the newspapers circulating on the Coast regarding the largle numbtefr of passengers already booked during Christmas Week in the Ferry Service between Lyttelton and Wellington, intending passengers 'ini this District proposing to travel about that time are somewhat exercised m mind as to accommodation being available for them in the steamers. The Local Agent of the Union Steam Ship Co., advises that he has no knowledge of any excess bookings .so far ahead as /stated :in the local in question and that he cannot understand from which source the information was obtained, as

advices bearing on the accommodation available is invariably supplied him by bis Christchurch office.

The plain and fancy dress ball in the Three Mile Hall last evening proved a great success. The fancy dresses worn wore as follows: Miss B. Muir, (Old Mother Hubbard); Mrs Cunningham and Miss B. Havill, (Good-night); Miss E. Shannon, (Picture-postcard); Misses Craig and Lloyd, (Gollywogs); and Miss E. Marshall. During the supper interval a ballot was taken which resulted in Miss B: Muir securing the ladies’ first prize and Mrs Cunningham the gent’s prize. After supper dancing was again continued, the music being supplied by Mrs Lousich, extras being played by Miss N. Scott. Mr Lousich held charge of the floor and officiated in his usual capable manner. With the singing of Auld Lang Syne, the proceedings terminated, being voted one of the most pleasant gatherings ever held in the Three Mile Hall. Mr. J. Shivas, representative for Tymons and Co., will visit South "Westland during December with an up-to-dato stock of summer drapery and clothing, including ladies’ blouses, skirt*, underwear and hosiery; also men’s shirts, sox, ties, men’s box suits, boy’s suits etc. He will also bring a. selection of Xmas toys for the children. —Advt. Better crops when NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is used. Regular use is assured by its splendid condition always. No leaking. All hardwaremen. 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. I NO RUBBING Laundry Help is really | wonderful. Washes clothes clean without injury. Is packets do seven weekly washings.—Dee Bros., agents for No Rubbing. !

Polish your floors with TAN-OL—-lighter work and a better, brighter polish. Also good for furniture, tan boots and leather goods. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS—agreeable and beneficial. A tonic bever'ge

Pure, piquant, and low in price— SHARLAND’S MALT VINEGAR, Made from the best' malt and sugar. Used on the best tables. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is the most lasting of all rubber hose. All hnrdwaremen and rubber stores can supply it.