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Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1921, Page 2

Tenders for :i number of County rood works closo at noon to-morrow. Nominations lor all events at tho Hokitika raoos (lose on Friday next at !) p.m. Now that tin* nights an* becoming colder one naturally looks for more bed coverings. Our stocks of lilankots and quilts will solve the difficulty lor you. Prices are right.—Addisons.—Advt. Tim rights to two publicans’ booths and sweets stall for the Hokitika races will he sold by public auction at 11 o’clock- on Monday morning next at the mart by defines and Cov. Sewell Street. Thickness of tread is a big lea Lure of NORTH BRITISH SOLID TYRES for all types of trucks. Replacements are very small indeed,

In consequence of Mr. 11. Nurse being unable to visit the Coast this month, Mr G. E. Curry of Fendalton has been appointed Stipendiary Steward for the "Westland meeting on the 30tli. inst.

Ladies Now is the best time to consult us about your Hew hat. Do not leave your Easter order too late. Consult our milliner at once and obtain satisfaction.—Addisons. —Advt.

Tenders are invited in this issue for building a ball at Hokitika for the Salvation Army. Tenders close on March 20th with the Officer in Charge, Salvation Army, Greymouth.

The Irish Concert, to be given in the Princess Theatre on Wednesday evening will he repeated at Longford Hall, Kokatahi on Friday night next. D will he followed by a dance.

Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. will sell at, AYataros, following their stock sale on Saturday March 19th, under instructions from the Public Trustee, the lease of sections, known as Wallace’s Swamp, containing 1245 acres, for a term of three years.

Now showing in our dress departm(,„t—All wool French Amazon cloth, check worsteds, Colonial tweeds, 56ineh wide from 13s fid, line, nnvy serges etc. Select your costume material early.— A ddisons. —Advt.

Mr Seddon M.P., wired to the Racing Commission welcoming them to the (.'oast, regretting lie could not be piesent during their visit, and wishing tbelli a pleasant trip, with good impressions of the Clubs which catered for tin* sport on the Const. At a meet ing-of the shnreholdeis ot \'o 2 Huilding Society convened foi Snt.irdav night there was no offer for the sale of £3OO. The directors propose at an early date placing a proposal before the shareholders to wind up th e Society. the major section of the participants having had the allocation provided for under the rules of the Society.

The swings etc., provided through the generosity of Mr AY. J. Rutlor are now being erected on Cass Square for use of the children. The individual interest being shown by citizens in the appearance and equipment of Cass Square as a peoples' play ground augurs well for the condition and general appearance of the grounds once the Committee set up on Friday night has the opportunity of initiating a general improvement scheme to the central feature of the town. Down in price—Our prices are down to suit the market value. Horrockses and C'rewdson’s calicoes, Clark’s cottons. etc. Call to-day at Addisons. Advt. A return showing the service of member' in the House of Representatives was presented to Parliament. The pillowing tune attended over 20 sessions : Sir James Allen attended 39' sessions. Mr Massey 32. Sir F. AY. bang 30, Sir William Merries 20. Dr Newman 27. Hon. J. A. Hunan 25. Sir Heaton Rhodes 25, Mr T. M. Wilforil 24, Mr T. K. Sidey 23. Mr F. Mnnder 22, Air G. AA’ittv 22, and Air A\'. H. Field 21.

At the Eoxton Magistrate's Court on Friday, before Air J. L. Stout, S.M., 28 persons charged with playing two-up wore each fined £5 and costs. The charges had been adjourned at the previous sitting, to hear legal argument on the definition of a public place. The rendezvous of the party was a borough reserve, let on lease, which the Magistrate ruled was a public place in accordance with a Supreme Court judgment in a similar case.

Down in price—Findlay’s sheetings in all widths are down. Our prices have immediately dropped to suit the market. Trade experts anticipate a

rising market within six months, so now is the time to replenish voui stock. —Addisons. —Advt.

In a reserved judgment, the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) ruled that officers ol the Post Office had the right of appeal against the decisions of officers granting special increments ui £4O, and claimed that the reports on his work, efficiency, and ability entitled him to treble increment, such as had been given to certain other officers. The Appeal Hoard held that no appeal could lie, hut the decision is reversed bv the Chief Justice.

Prices now near to pre-war, halfprice days. Last days of sale commence Saturday, March 12th and ending Monday, March '2lst. Drapery prices l ight down to bedrock ; goods that you need every day now marked to half usual prices. Great preparations have been made to make this our greatest bargain sale. Prices now lower than ever. Hosts of big bargains throng the store. Sale days are nearing tin* end, and we urge you to shop to-day and secure.,the pick of our halt price bargains.—AlcGruer and Co.. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

An ideal spirit for both sexes WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

We arc making a splendid display of seasonable novelties in the millinery, fancy and dress department. AA’e shall he pleased to see you, and an early visit is desi’-ahle. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

If your Sparklet Syphon is out of order send for new Rubber AA'asliers and Pin, enclosing three-pence in stamps for postage. Bulbs now procurable all Dealers. Sharlaud and Co., IJd.,AVellington.

Motor Hus and Truck Proprietors all over New Zealand declare solidity for NORTH BRITISH SOLID TRUCK TYRES. All British, with 10,000 miles guarantee.