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Hokitika Guardian, 4 January 1921, Page 2

Mr \V. Connor inserts ;i notice of thanks in this issue.

The Hokitika trotting meeting takes place on the local racecourse to-mor-row afternoon, the first race starting at 12.30 o’clock. There is likely to be a. very large gathering.

Hat Value! Men’s straw boaters from 9s 6d; Tuscan straws 8s fkl each, wood Panama hats special offer 9s lid. each. Felt hats from 12s 6il at the N\Z. Clothing .Factory.—Advt. Addison’s announce special reductions in millinery and invite all ladies interested to come and inspect. All lines are on view in the window—note the bargain prices.

A large number of visitors have visited South Westland during the Christmas and New Year holidays, and all have expressed delight with the country traversed. Tho one drawback is the

lack of bridges, on which some of the visitors consider the Government should concentrate without delay, believing that the return will quickly recoup the outlay.

We have received from the Chautauqua Association an invitation to a reception at tlus Society of Art rooms, Auckland, to the lecturers and artists who arrive on 7th inst. from Scotland, Canada, U.S.A. and Assyria. The invitation is extended to any members of the local committee who may he in Auckland on that date.

Amended regulations governing the fees payable under the Slaughtering and Inspection Act, 1908, are gazetted. The inspection fees in respect of stock slaughtered in an abattoir or meat-ex-port slaughter-house are to be as follows :—For every head of cattle, Gd ; for every head of calves Id ; for every head of swine, 2d; for every twelve (or fraction of twelve) sheep or lambs, sd. Provided that the amount payable shall not he less than £lO in any month during which the inspector was employed.

Special offer! Men’s Sac Suits the famous “H. 8.” Brand guaranteed, £5 12s 6d, £5 17s Gd, £5 19s Gd, £6 65.; Sport suits 955., 1055., 110 s. Be wise and have the best make in Sac and sport suits for 1921. “H.B.’’ Brand, N\Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. A very fine display of ladies and children’s ready to wear hats are now ready, especially for the Christmas season at Sell coders, where all the model hats are being sold at a special discount of G/- in the pound for cash. Splendid lot of voile blouses from 10/6 up. Crepe do chine blouses from 35/white silk blouses, coloured silk blouses. Fuji silk in plain and stripe and Georgette blausos, the finest display ever shown at Schrodors.—Advt.

Do little things easily irritate yoit ? j If so, you’re run-down. SHARLAND’S , REEF, IRON AND WINE will soon put . you right. Stimulating, invigorating. and pleasant to take. j WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, vastly suDer- j prior to all other stimulants. j CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES s<ive the longest life—wholly reliable in wear. Produced in Hie largest rubber manufactory in the whole Empire .All garages can supply. 1 Incipipnf or long standing colds are instantly relieved by “NAZOL” It’s a scientific remedy that gets to the , root of the trouble. 1b fid.

Th e notification under the Masseurs Registration Act, 1920, appears in this issue.

Members of the Band are requested to meet ,at the Racecourse to-morrow, not at the Band Room as is usual on race days. Wear H.B. Footwear for 1921. Ladies Patent Courts from 37s tid; Glace courts from 325. 6d,; glace derbys from 255. Men’s best box hide derbys from 35s per pair at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

The death took place at the Railway Hotel, Ngahere, of Mrs Guthberlet, wife of Mr W. J. Guthberlet and daughter of Mr G. Hahn of Ahaura. Tbe° deceased had been ill for only three days and was ‘26 years of age, and leaves one child.

The concluding 'day of tho Grey races is taking place to-day. The estland Trotting Club’H meeting takes place tomorrow, the Reefton races take place on Friday and Saturday, and the Reefton trots on Monday— this gathciing concluding the West Coast racing carnival.

'Jn our repqjrt of the Caledonian Sports results yesterday, the result of the Scan Truibhais, for girls under 1.2 years, was omitted. The placing was M. Gibbons Ist., A Mclntosh 2nd. TT, e places secured at the sports bring the total plaeings to date in dancing competitions secured by Melba Gibbons to 35 firsts and 6 seconds. This promising young dancer has every possibility of securing higher honors in the future.

The Grey River came close to claiming another victim yesterday morning. It appears that Captain Ross, the Union Steamship Company, was coming ashore from the Kowhai, when the gangway canted, precipitating him into the river. Captain Ross must have struck his head when falling, for it was seen that lie was bleeding when lie came to the surface. He managed to take hold of the piles, and the crew of the Kowhai, assisted bv the waterside workers, succeeded in getting him safely on to the wharf.

“Sporting Life’’ to-day- publishes an anonymous letter from a member of the Naval and Military Club. The writer r la tins fo ha-v e seen as many test matches as any man alive, and goes on. “I had hoped to have seen some commentary by the official body oil the behaviour of our team in Australia. ‘Barracking’ conveys an entirely erroneous impression to our ears. The Australian barrackers are amusing and absolutely impartial. Either side gets it in the neck. Australian crowds’ •knowledge of cricket is on a far higher pla'nc than either an Oval or Leyton crowd. I cannot credit Armstrong or any of th e , Australian Press permitting such cables to be sent home discrediting our capita in and others without a very grave suspicion of truth in these, statements.” The letter ends. “Marvlebone ar 0 responsible for this team. However drastic the action they may take, it will meet with the approbation and support of all lovers of cricket ns it should be played. Let our side come back defeated but not disgraced,”

Ladies Costumes just opened out £5 10s upwards. Men’s sports suits, boys and youths sport and other suits to be sold cheap for cash 17/C upwards; boy's golf hose. Warners Corsets all sizes; carpet runners, hearth rugs, carpets and linoleums at Schroders where a visit will repay you. Inspection invited. Advt.

A great array of Xmas gift goods in drapery, fancy goods, men’s wear and toys for the children now ready for vour inspection at McGruer’s. Call early.—Advt. You’ll derive the greatest benefit from taking SHARIjAND’S REEF, IRON AND WINE. If you are rundown ’twill make you fit; if you are well ’twill keep you fit.

Country motorists appreciate the resiliency and great durubilty of CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES. The world calls them “The Tyres that are superior.”

NO RUBBING Laundry Help is really wonderful. Washes clothes clean without injury. Is packets do seven woeklj washings.—Dee Bros., agents for No Rubbing.

You can’t be happy with a disordered stomach. Get a bottle of SH4II- - fluid MAGNESIA. It corrects acidity, flatulency, and other stomach troubles. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS has stimulating affect on the whole system.