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Hokitika Guardian, 10 January 1921, Page 2

Hon J. Grimmond, M.L.C. returned from Christchurch on Saturday night, and went on to Ross to-day.

Tiik Public Works Department is calling for tenders to-day for the erection of Waitangi bridge, South Westland. Tenders close on the 25th inst.

The Canterbury Education Board is inviting applications in this issue tor a number of vacancies on the teaching staff.

The Committee of the Westland Racing Club will meet to-morrow evening at 8.30 o’clock to receive the Treasurer’s report regarding the late race meeting.

The Runanga excursion to Hokitika has been fixed for Saturday, ‘29th inst, and arrangements are now being made to hold this monster picnic on ('ass Square on that date.

Summer footwear for Indies-, are dainty yet strong. White court § shoes 20h, white derbys 28s (id, patent leather courts from 27s 6d, glace courts from 32s (id, glace derby shoes from 25s at The N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A public basket picnic will be held in Diedrich’s paddock (next Post Office) Koitorangi, on Wednesday next, Jan. 12th. Hot water provided. A grand hall to he held in the Koitorangi Public Hall in the evoniiig.—Advt.

Mr L. Birks j Chief Electrical Engineer for the Dominion, lias advised Mr -Scddon M.P., that he will reach Greymouth on Tuesday, 18th inst., and be' available on the Const for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, 2‘2nd inst he has to return to Christchurch. Mr Jlirks is expected to spend Wednesday in the Grey and on Thursday to visit Toarolia. It is likely that on Friday, Doctor’s Creek, Hokitika Gorge and Lako Kanieri will he visited. The chief reason why buy H.B. suits is because it is an established fact our suits give the best satisfaction. Mark theso for value! Men’s sac suits in light and mod. grey (a splendid line) £5 12s (id ; other lines £slss, £5 17s fid, £fi 6s at The New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Advt. A very fine display of ladies and children’s ready to wear hats are now ready, especially fob the Christmas season at Schroders, where all the model hats are being sold at* a special discount of 3/- in the pound for cash. Splendid lot of voile blouses from 10/6 up. Crepe do chine blouses from 35/whito silk blouses, coloured silk blouses. Fuji silk in plain and stripe and Georgette hiatuses, the finest display ever shown at Schroders.—Advt.

A special meeting of the Raniefi Riflo j Club will be held oil Thursday at 8 j P-m. j The- Harbour Board is iriviting applications for rental of river frontage, receivable up to 15th. inst. at noon. Mails left Auckland on the 29th. November per R.M.S. Tahiti via Vancouver arrived in London on 6th. January. There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Mr Robert M. Brown of Blue Spur yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Purchas conducted the services at All Saints Church and the, graveside, where many floral tributes were placed. Buy travelling goods at the H.B. Our travelling goods are full of quality, they are good ail through. Attache cases 5s lid to 16s (id, suit cases 25s to 90s, leather brief bags 26s 6d, 27s 6d, 28s (id ; also Colonial travelling rugs in stock at Tbe N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

The Greymouth Harbor Commission will sit at Greymouth on Wednesday .pext. Messrs Park and Murdoch will represent the Westland local bodies. Application will 1m; made for the Commission to sit at Hokitika on Friday, if convenient, to take evidence locally.

The annual Arahura combined sports •picnic and axemen’s carnival takes place next Wednesday afternoon at the One Mile Hall. A cordial invitation is extended to all. No charge will -be made and refreshments will he provided. The committee have made all arrangements for an enjoyable “day out” for all subscribers and their friends. There (ire good entries for the chopping and sawing, but all other events will be post entry.—Advt.

The death of Airs Alary Haddock of South Westland, which took place at Herepo on Saturday afternoon, removes another old and respected resident of the south district, her end coming somewhat suddenly, though she had been in failing health. A native of Ireland, and 78 years of age, the deceased had been a resident of Ross for many years. Her husband was killed in the Ross United mine some 28 or 29 years ago. Deceased had reared a iarge family of" nine, six sons (Leo, Frank, Edward, Peter, Eugene and Patrick! and three daughters (Airs Simes of Southland, Sister Alary Anthonsus, of Wanganui, and Aliss Kate Haddock of Herepo). The funeral takes place at Ross to-morrow afternoon, Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Agent, for compressed yeast. Obtainable until further noti-ie from W. McLean’s Store, Kiimnra Junction.— Advt.

Alerehants invite storekeepers to send in their orders early for NO RUBBING Laundry Help, GOLDEN RULE Tea, GOLDEN RULE Soap, GOLDEN RULE Candles, GOLDEN RULE School Rulers, GOLDEN RULE Writing Tablets, KEEP SMILING Boot Polish and THINKER Note Books, to facilitate delivery.

A great array of Xmas gitt goods in drapery, fancy goods, men’s wear and toys for the children now ready for your inspection at McGruer’s. Call early.—Advt. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE keeps the garden smiling and the lawns fresh and green for years and years. Famous for long lasting. Children like WADE’S WORAI FIGS. The finest remedy for that preva lent, complaint—worms.

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