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Hokitika Guardian, 3 February 1921, Page 2

A meeting of all interested in the formation of a Croquet Club will bo held in the Bowling Pavilion on Saturday evening at 7.30 o’clock. The successful hoot sale at Little’s hoot warehouse still continues. During the next fortnight special values in men’s boots. Nothing but the best and nil new stock.

At Reefton on Saturday, Messrs McMahon and Lee will sell by auction at Morrison’s stables, a fine entry of draught horses, spring wagon, gig, harnosnj etc. The sale takes place at 1 p.m.

Alter a fine spell pf weather there was a change in the night, and a fairly heavy rain set in, in the early morning. About ten o’clock however, there was a break, and the sky commenced to clear again. The Westport Fire Brigade team, selected to compote at the Napier demonstration to be held next month, conssts of Sub-Lieut. Tottenham, Firemen H. Ferguson, L. Williams, T. Phibbs, J. Hennessy, and J. Bentley.

The dance in the Supreme Hall last evening at which the visiting Diggers Company were the guests was very largely attended and passed off most enjoy ably. Excellent music was povided by Mr Lawn, extras being played by Mr Geo. Russell (a Digger). Air Famn returned thanks on behalf of the visi-

At the quarterly examination held by the Inspector of Machinery, Greymouth, the following candidates were successful in obtaining certificates.:—lst class stationary, F. Harrison, Waiuta ; 2nd class stationary, 1). Alnckay, Waiuta, and R. C. Wells, Wntaroa; locomotive and tractions, J. Allen, Nelson Creek; ,T. Bright, Aliaura, and J. R. Watt, Alawheraiti; steam winding, J. T. AJoEwan Dunollie.

The shortage of sugar that has been experienced for some time past locally is not likely to be relieved for soma days yet judging by the latest news of the progress of the steamer Kamoin, which is still held up at New Pi.\ - mouth. From various causes the Ramona has been delayed at. New Plymouth for over a week now. Sh? arrived there on January 24th and berthed two days later. However, owing to shortage of labour and discharge of her New Plymouth cargo was not coni nice ;d until 8 p.m. on January 31st. then the elements took a hand in this business of delaying the vessel, and she u ;s uunbleto leave the wharf, owing +/. a sclutfi-easterly gale. To crown' all, when the gale had blown itself out, the Ramona was still unable to commence her journey to. Greymouth because "or crew was short in numbers. T 1 cKamona was expected to arrive there to-day, hut it will probably be next week before she puts in an appearance Tn any case she cannot now arrive before the end of this week.

What, all married? Yes, all married now to KEEP SMILING Boot Polish. The quality is so superior and the shine so dazzling, “and so say all of us.”— Hokitika Grocers.

For babies, children and adults, SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA is a splendid corrective. Pleasant to take. Country motorists appreciate the resiliency and great durabilty of CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES. The world calls them “The Tyres that are superior.” | Great reductions in silks, crepe de chine must go 13/6 per yard, worth 19/6; georgette 9/11 yard; gold embroidered ninon 9/11 yd. only. Men’s linen collars 1j- each; Boys underwear 3/- each. All our washing prints suitable for making shirts 1/6 per yard. These are some of the cash bargains offering at Schroders gfreat blearing Sale now en.-Advt. Hundreds of thousands of motorists

acclaim the unquestioned superiority of CLINCHER CROSS TYRES, under all road and climatic conditions. All garages can supply.