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Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1921, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will he hold to-night at 7.30 ’clock at the County Chambers.

The takings on Cass Square tor Ha*urday’s football match amounted to i'22, which will prove a welcome addition to the Sub-Union funds.

Addisons offer their stock of ladies’ tweed coats at (5s 8d in the £ discount until Thursday next. Our sale closes (hen. don’t miss this opportunity, call and inspect.—Advt.

The Canterbury Education Board notifies that on Monday 18th July meetings of householders will he held to elect school committees, wl ere they were not elected in April last.

The weather which had been wet and stormy during the week end, cleared hiring last night and this morning was clear, with the heaviest irost ol the season. The bills byre a - great mantle of snow well down on tlie lowin' slopes. A grand hall will ’• ’ ’’at LongLcd

Hall. Kokatahi, on Wednesday, 2' r June, dancing to commence at 8 p.m. Admission, gentlemen 2s (id, ladies Is. -'-Advt, ■ The jumble sale to lake place it. Longford Hall, Kokatahi, on Wednes--1 dav, in aid of the church lund, "ill he I',mud of u very siilisiantiid nature, with large stocks ol hams, bacon, sheep, garden produce, tor sale. 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 6d. 14s (id. Corded velveteens in saxe, mole and brown, bargain price ■ls (id per yard. 56-in. heavy serge, sale price 10s Gd.—-Advt. The last Gazette notified that His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to reappoint Robert Iloulistoii. of Koitorniigi, id be a member ol I lie Westland Land Board, as I;mn the 22nd May, 1921. Addisons cany a large stock of corsets in the famous I). and A. B. and B. and Warner’s makes. Just received one case of D. and A. corsets amongst which is an extra strong corset for stout, figures. Call and inspect these new lines.—Advt, The report of the Totalisator Distribution Commission, it is understood, is now being completed, and will reach th 0 Hon Minister of Internal Affairs (Captain Downie Stewart), before the end of the month. It is believed that the report after being considered by Cabinet is likely to he handed to the press for publication, and not as was at first supposed, being held hack for presentation to Parliament. The altered course suggests the view that the Government will be prepared to adopt the report of the Commission practically straight out, as to the first distribution of permits. Woollen sports’ coats and junipers, clearing prices 4s (id, 59s (id reduced from 80s to ss. Only twelve of these left. Six only grey perscy coats 19s (5d and six only colonial grey woollen at 255. Ad d isons.—A d vt. A meeting of West Coasters was held in the Foresters’ Hall, ('liiisfehurcli, on Thursday evening, to consider the advisability of forming a West Coasters’ Association in Christchurch. »Mr Arthur Fraser presided, ft was decided to form an association, ajiil a strong committee was appointed to lurther the objects. Mr T. Fogarty was appointed secretary pro tom. The initial gathering " ill he held at an early date, and it is hoped to have at that function a large reunion of West Coasters now resident in Christchurch.

On the occasion of the birthday ol the Prince of Wales, the Governor General sent to Ids Royal Highness the following message: -“On my own behalf and that of the Government and people of New Zealand. I beg to convey to your Royal Highness respectful congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of your birthday.” The following telegraphic reply was received by his Excellency:—“Please express to the Government and people of New Zealand my warmest thanks for their telegram of birthday greetings, which I was delighted to receive.—Signed, Edward P

Ladies who have deferred buying their winter coats will assuredly welcome (lie fact that they can get a beauty now for 49s (sd. 59s fie], 75s and 85s. They are all fashionable,, smart and serviceable, and so good that Glasson’s, Wardell’s Puddings, Cashel Street, Christchurch, will refund the lull purchase price on any one ol them if not in every way worth two pounds more than the price asked. Furthermore, practically every colour is represented. Men’s overcoajts in all sizes may he obtained at 555, 59s fid, 755, Sss, 955. These are bedrock cash prices and are less than cost of manufacture at the present moment. * Secure one now, they will never he so low again, and your size is in stock.— Advt.

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If you want i;11 evening's fun and enjoyment hear in mind the lltli July, when “The Frolics” will be having a night out. —Advt

It is notified in tliis issue that the Kokatahi Bridge now under repairs will | H . closed to horse and vehicle traffic on Thursday and Friday of this week during working hours—B a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Ladies:—Our millinery is going cheap Plain straws in smart shapes, 10s 6d, 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 pleased to talk it over with you. Addisons.—Advt.

The Minister of Education, on behalf 0 f the school children of New Zealand, Hcnl. the following telegram to the Prince of Wales, on the occasion of his birthday “Over 200,000 New Zealand school children send birthday greetings of affection, loyalty, and remembrance.”

Amended regulations gazetted under the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Act provide that the annual fee for a license to keep a private magazine tor the storage of explosives shall he " s follows: Up to 3001 b capacity, ss; between 300 and 20001 b, .Cl; between 2000 and 10,0001 b, £2 2s; 10,000 to 20,000, £5; over 20,0001 b, £lO.

An announcement by the Registiai of the University of New Zealand, which appears in our advertising columns, reminds entrants that entries for the November examinations close on the Ist August, and or December examinations on the Ist. October. Entry forms :n e obtainable from the U Diversity s College or the University Office, Wellington. Students should take particular note of these dates.

Friday’s Lyttelton Times says:—The M’J.ean Institute Board has made a good choice in appointing 51 is W. S. Bean to the hoard, for that lady is sure to prove an acquisition. Mrs Bean is the wife of Canon \\. S. Bean and eldest daughter of the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon. She was born and educated in Westland Mrs (Bonn has necessarily spent her life more or less in a political atmosphere, so that her appointment to an administrative body if* 'quite appropriate. She was a very active porker for the Lady Liverpool Fund during the war, is a prominent member of the Victoria League, and has invariably taken part in public reoeptionsjaiul arrangements for them. Mrs Bean belongs to the Order of the British Empire.

Mmi! We can save you 20s to 40s on vour 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 fid; made of strong flannelette. Addison’s.—Advt.

The sensation ot tin l ' season ; greatfall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous concessions, are now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at lower price than any other firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

The far larger air space provided in Clincher Cycle Tyres lengthens the life n f the tyre, reduces road shocks, lessens the puncture risk, adds to your comf'-rt All evde dealers.

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