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Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1921, Page 2

We have a line of ladies and children’s coats to clear at 7s fid each at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.—Advt.

Owing to the dance held on Wednesday night, the usual assembly at Ivanieri will not he held this evening.— Advt.

Addisons in this issue advertise “cozy covering for cold nights.” Eider-down quilts and blankets at sale prices should be attractive these cold times. Sale closes Thursday next—now is the time to buy.

Woollen sports’ coats and jumpers, clearing prices 4s Gd, 59s (id reduced from 80s to ss. Only twelve of these left. Six only grey persoy coats 19s 6d and six only colonial grey woollen lit 255. Addisons.—Advt. Have you got a date, if not make one. for tho 3rd of August for the secial event of the year, the Hospital Ball at the Drill Ilall. It is going to be "some Ball,” so take care and keep the date open oU the programme of your engagements. —Advt. A guide to those wishing to know where and how to furnish will be found by reading Harleys) i.td., the peoples house furnishers, Greymouth, advertisement, appearing in this paper. The firm carry a large assorted stock of furniture and furnishings, and is the store that will save you money and give you good value for what you purchase. All goods are railed to Hokitika free of charge and satisfaction is guaranteed. Addisons carry a large stock of corsets in the famous D. and A. B. and B. and-Warner’s makes. Just received one ease of D. and A. corsets amongst which is an extra strong corset for stout figures. Call and inspect these new lines.—Advt.

When Counsel for, the defence was addressing tile jury yesterday afternoon referring to the action of tlie plaintiff who in writing acceptance of the offer of sale of the output, asked for confirmation, to which the defendant had added a proviso, Counsel stated plaintiff •• had invited confirmation but in doing so he threw a boomerang which came back on him. The point Counsel wished to make was that the proviso contained a condition that upset the whole calculations of plaintiff as to the alleged contract.

Trustworthy footwear for men, H.B. brand. Men’s Oxford boots 28s 6d, box hide derbys 33s 9d, 34s Gd, 37s 6d, box calf welted derbys 39s 6d. Best quality shooters, 27s 6d, also full range of gum boots, slippers, leggings etc. in stock at th e N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there was a medium entry of fat pigs, but the demand was not too keen. Values were:—Choppers £5 to tit) IDs, light baconers £4 os to til 1.55, heavy baconers £5 to £5 10s, extra heavy baconers £6 to £fi 7s, average price per lb 7Jd, light porkers £2 10s to I'll, heavy porkers £3 5s to £3 15s, average price per lb Bid to 9Jd. A fair sized entry of store pigs met with a fairly good demand, and prices were rather better than at the previous sale. Values were:—Good medium stores £2 to £2 10s, small stores £1 to £1 12s fid, weauers 7s (Id to 12s (id. Men! We can save you 20s to 40s on your new' suit or overcoat. Our sale closes on Thursday next, but until then this offer holds goods. Mercery snips: Underpants, pure wool ribbed, from 8s 3d. Boys’ .shirts—special price 5s 6d; made of strong flannelette. Addison’s.—Advfi. A letter was received at the meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Christchurch, from the Minister of Internal Affairs in acknowledgment of the Society’s protest against allowing the use of ordinary rabbit traps for catching opossums. The Minister explained that traps with teeth or the ordinary rabbit traps, could only be used during the present month. The American jump trap was similar to the ordinary rabbit trap with the exception that it was toothless. Experiments were being made with a ' iew to ascertaining which kind of trap was the least cruel. The Minister added that he was entirely in sympathy with the Society’s objects, and would do all n his power to prevent any unneceslary cruelty being inflicted on oposiums.

The Kokatahi Dairy Company reported closed down on Tuesday, will be taking cream next Monday. Addisons offer their stock of ladies’ tweed coats at 6s 8d in the £ discount until Thursday next. Our sale closes then, don’t miss this opportunity, call and inspect.—Advt. .

Weather permitting, the Municipal" Band will render a programme at the Westland Hospital on Sunday afternoon next at 3 o’clock sharp.

Don’t forget the Kiwi Football dance in the Supreme Hull to-moiTow flight. Dancing commences at 8 o’clock sharp. Good music. Good floor. Adinission Is.—Advt;

Members of the Westland team are requested to meet to-night at 7 o’clock sharp at the Supreme Hall.. All jerseys must be brought to the Hall to-night without fail. \

Pumpkins, Id and. 2d per 11)., marrows Id per lb, cauliflowers, cabbage, celery, beet, parsnips, swedes, also passions, pines, grapes, bananas, mandarins, oranges and lemons and a choice as sortment of applqs by the lb. or case at the R.ivoli, Re veil St'.—A'dvf.

The Westland Sub-Union in another column request the local business people to close their premises to-morrow afternoon between 3 and 5 p.m., to enable their employees to witness the football match on Cass Square.

All the* essentials to goodness and long service will be found in all “H.B” footwear for ladies. Ladies strong derby shoes 26s 6d to 355; court shoes, 29s 6d; strap shoes, 28s 6d; strong derby boots from 27s 6d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

The usual weekly Euchre Tournament took place at St. Mary’s Club Rooms on Wednesday evening last. A good number of tables were filled. The ladies first prize went to Mrs J. Lynch and the second to Miss Matson. The Gents prizes were won by Mr G. Lakin and Mr W. Stickles. After supper the floor was given over to dancing, the music being supplied by Miss A. Reid, the floor being in charge of Mr Stuart. Heavy traffic on the County roads during the winter months is causing considerable wear and tear, and the local body is being faced with a largeexpense where the traffic is operating, in the upkeep of the roads. It is not unlikely that the County Council will have to review the position either by enforcing the by-law which restricts i;:e traffic in the mid-winter, or of imposing a substantial license fee.

H.B. quality footwear for boys and girls is the most economical. Try it! Boys strong derbys from 19s 6d (with clamped durox soles or heel and toe plates) ; girl’s strong school boots from 16s 9d; childenl’s patent and glace lace and fftrap shoes all sizes, 13s 3d to 21s 6d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P., has notified the Westland County Council that the Minister of Public- Works advises that authority to expend £6OO on repairs to the Ivanieri bridge has been issued, and the work is to begin as sooii as the necessary material can be obtained. It is hoped to start the work within a week’s time. The repair party will camp near the work, where huts for ‘accommodation are to be erected. The worst parts of the structure will be <.v< i-liauled in order of urgency, and u.«- officers of the Public Works Department "ill maintain traffic to the best advantage. Some heavy heart of red pine is to be put in for new stringers in places, and when this particular work is in hand, traffic over the bridge will be subject to interruption. The repair party will control all traffic crossing and will check all j vehicles loaded unduly. Dress tweeds at Addison’s Sale. 56-in. heavy tweeds s 3d or 35s length of 4-yds. Others 56-in wide 12s 3d 13s Gd, 14s 6d. Corded velveteens in saxe, mole and brown, bargain price 4s 6d per yard. 56-in. heavy serge, sale price 10s Gd.—Advt,

The death was announced yesterday of Mr Donald Chisholm, a very old resident of the Kumara district, and who for some considerable time-had been an inmate of the Old Peoples’ Home at Kuinara. The deceased was over 88 years of age. He had resided in the Dillmanstown district of Kumara for many years, having in the bright days of that locality been a successful miner. For some considerable time be bad been in failing health, but being of good constitution lie held on tenaciously to life, old age finally carrying him off. He was well and favourably known about Kumara, where he had lived for so long an honest and upright citizen of the old school of gold miners who did so much to open up and develop this country.

Ladies: —Our millinery is going cheap Plain straws in smart shapes, 10s Gd, 12s 6d; felts 17s 6d, trimmed models 22s Gd, velours 355, children’s straws 7s Gd. Call at our showrooms and our milliner will be jileased to talk it over with you. Addisons.—Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS has stimulating effect on the whole system. Irritation in the throat, stuffiness in the head /banished by “NAZOL.” Instant relief. Get a Nazol Inhaler. Commercial travellers of cheerful voice and sunny countenance are much itr evidence throughout New Zealand now, thanks to “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help.—Wm Perry and* Co., agents for “NO RUBBING.” Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats.