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Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1920, Page 2

The entries for Monday's fat stock sale at Arahura appear in this issue. Notice of a strayed brindle bullock at Ross appears in this issue. The Canterbury Education Board inserts in this issue a notification re summer holidays. ■ • Owing to the measles causing a large reduction in the attendance -at the Hokitika State school, the school closed down this afternoon, for the summer holidays. v - Showroom-Specials at Addison’s:— Cash discount of 2s in every £ off our complete stock of blouses. One only cream serge costume 99s to clear 85s, one only mackintosh raincoat, good colour 80s to clear.—Advt. The Innngnhua “Times” is informed that a payable quartz reef has been found at Porter’s Creek, near Larry’s. The stone, which is three feet wide, carries gold visible to the naked eye, and is good looking. The successful finder was Mr McCluggnge, who was prospecting for coal at the time. Tho rights to the publican’s booths etc., at the Hokitika races on Dec. 27th and 28th, and the Trotting meeting to follow, will he sold by public auction at the Princess Theatre to-morrow afternon at 3 o’clock. The coming meeting promises so well, that there is sure to he strong competition for tho various rights.

Showroom goods at Addison’s: —Embroidered handkerchiefs in fancy boxes (1 dozen to box) at 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s Cd, 10s 6d the box; also singly from 9d each; costumes in grey tweeds from £6; special designs in camisoles, nights etc., all trimmed with real laee. ; —Advt.

A case of robbery by confidence-men through the “gold for notes” trick was reported in Sydney last week. William Walker, a visitor from New Zealand, visited the Tourist Bureau in Martin place, and when lie came out was accosted by a m’an who undertook to get Walker’s New Zealand notes changed into gold. Walker handed £IOO in notes to the man, who walked away and was not seen again. Mark Sprot and Co. draw attention to the Auction Sale of a valuable sawmilling property, consisting of complete sawmill plant, mill-shed, 469 acres of mill bush, all was a going concern. This is a good opportunity for those interested in the timber trade to get in. The mill is situated handy to the bush and close to the railway. There are several years cutting available'- and more can ho secured. The sale take place on Saturday morning, the 11th. of December at 11,30 a.m.

Furnishing time Rt Addison’s:—Table covers in marone and green 655, 70s; coir door mats 4s 9d, 5s 9d, 6s lid; carpet runner 12s 6d, 14s 6d ; table oil baize 4s 3d ; seagrass mats 7s 6d, 10s 6d,‘ 13s 9d, 19s 6d ; Axminster hearth rugs 32s 6d, 425, 455; special 70 only seagrass mats, size 2x4, now 4s 6d each. Advt,.

—Advt, Si'w Tears ajio a bottle was throw n over from the Australasian Antarctic expedition’s vessel Aurora, which was then making an oceanographical cruise in southern waters. On Nov. 23rd (says the Melbourne Argus) the Commonwealth director of navigation |(Captain Davis), who was in command of the Aurora at the time, was advised that the bottle had been picked up on tho AVest Coast of New Zealand. It was thrown overboard to the south of Capo Leeuwin,' about latitude 40deg. south, and in the intervening six years had drifted nearly 3000 miles to the eastward.

There’s only one “NAZOL.” Be sure you get it for your cold. 60 doses foils 6d. Get a Nazoi Inhaler.

A meeting of members of the West- J land brunch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will be held on ’Saturday /it 8 p.m. at the County Chambers. A. uild L. lloss having decided to close down their toy, china and fancy goods department, offer tho whole of their well assorted stock at greatly reduced prices, for two weeks.—Advt. . Tho Greymouth Borough Council last evening decided to authorise tho expenditure of up to £IOO as preliminary expenses in the formation of a District Power Board. j The annual concert in aid of tho I Rimu Convent school will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu on Monday next. A capital programme has been arranged. I. A ball will follow, supper provided. The • gathering should attract a large attendance.

Addisons for boy’s wear:—-Tweed sports silits, brown or grey, all wool tweeds 39s 6d, 455, 50s to 60s; golf liose 4s 9d, ss, 5s 3d; shirts with collars 6s, 6s 6d, 7s; braces Is 6d, 2s, 2s 3d; tweed knickers from Us 3d;; tSw Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s.—Advt.

A witness was giving evidence in a case at the* Supremo Court at Nelson, as to the period at which apples would keep best, and gave is as his opinion •that \fruit from ' seven-year-old trees were tho best keepers. “That means,” interposed Mr Justice Hosking, “that we should always ask o'Ur grocer for seven-year-old apples?” Witness: “Yes.” “Well, lam afraid that we should always get them,” added his Honour, amid laughter from the body of the Court.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there was a medium entry of fat pigs came forward, and met with a moderate demand. Values were as follows:—Choppers, £6 to £10; light baconers, £5 10s to £5 17s 6d; heavy baconers, £6 to £6 15s; extra heavy baconers, £7 to £7 12s; average price per lh. lOd. Light porkers, £3 14s to £4; heavy porkers, £4 10s to £5; average price per lb 11 id to 12d. A fail entry of store pigs was submitted to a very weak demand. Prices were generally- lower. Values were:—Medium store’s, £3 10s to £3 16s; small stores £1 18s to £2 16s; weaners, £l-2s to £1 16s ; sows (poor sorts), £4 10s to £5.

Men’s wear at Addison’s:— Pyjamas 19s 6d to 30s; tweed boxed suits (Petone and Kainpoi tweed) 120 s to 1555; wide-end ties 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 4s lid, 5s 6d; mercerised initial handkerchiefs Is 9d, coloured border Is 3d; Is 6d, Is 9d, plain white lawn Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, linen and lawn 2s 3d; striped lounge shirts, striped collars, sox etc, in great variety.—Advt.

Wc regret to record the death :>f Mrs Mary O’Neil of Tetaho which took place this morning at 7.30 o’clock. The deceased who was a native of Tipperary, Ireland and 81 years of age, was an old and esteemed resident of the district. For'many years she resided in Ross with her husband who predeceased some ten years- ago. She leaves a- family of five, three daughters, (Mrs Hutchison of Wellington, and Miss Nellie and Mary O’Neil at Tetaho), and two sons the well -known settlers of Tetaho, Me*a*s John and Thomas, O’Neil. Mrs Hutchison travelled through from Wellington, arriving ,at Hokitika this morning, to bear, the sad news of her mother’s end. She went on by ear this afternoon. Tho funeral is taking place to Watnron cemetery to-morrow afternoon. The family will have the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement.

Seasonable Buying:—White towels 2s 9d, 3s, 3s Gd, coloured 2s 9(1, 3s fid to'ss lid; cross curtain net 2s Bd, 3s fid, 3s lid; table damask 4s lid, 5s 6d, 6s, 8s 6d ; long curtain net 5s 3d, 5s 9d, 6s 9d, 7s 3d; serviettes Is Bd, Is lid, 2s Cd, 3s 3d; large stock traydoths, runners etc.—Addisons’s.—Advt.

Mr George Falla retired from the Railway Department recently, after 41 years’ service ,tho last six of which he spent as stationmaster at Auckland. Mr L. C. Hamannn, assistant traffic manager at Christchurch, and formerly clerk in the district traffic manager’s office at Auckland, presented Mr Falla, on behalf of the Auckland railway staff, with an oak writing desk, and with a rug for Mrs Falla. He mentioned Mr Falla’s valuable services to the department, and his courtesy to the railway staff and general public. Mr Falla entered the service in August, 1879, being stationed at Westport, and later at Greymouth. Ho opened the station at Hokitika about 1884, and subsequently served at Lyttelton, Palmerston North, Hawera, Masterton, and Invercargill, whence ho went to Auckland. He held positions as stationmaster for 21 years, and was in charge of the Aucklan station during the greater part of the war period. Schroders are now allowing 3s in the pound on all their trimmed hats for cash—This week we axe opening out a splendid range of carpet runners, hearth rugs, curtains in/net, Madras, casement curtains, cretons and serges, suitable for hall curtains, all marked at reduced price. Inspection invited at Schroders. —Advt.

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