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Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1921, Page 2

Try Mrs J. Lloyd’s for blankets, flannels and house furnishings. Sec advt. re same in another column. Messrs J. Ballantyno and Co. distribute with this issue an interesting inset setting forth particulars of their sale now in progress. The usual dance will be held in the Supreme Hall next Saturday night by the Kiwi Football Club. Dancing commences al 8 o’clock sharp. Good music Good floor. Admission Is. Advt.

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland A. and IL Association will be held at the Public Hall, Lower Kokatalii on Saturday next, July 16th., at 7.30 p.m.

A reminder is given of the meeting to be held in the Town Hall to-night at 8 o’clock to consider a proposal to erect a memorial to the famous Scottish hard Robert Burns. All sympathisers with the movement are invited to attend.

The Inangahua “Times” reports that the new reservoir at Reefton has been cleaned out with a view to having repairs made. When the water was all out the reservoir was found to contain a very large number of crayfish, some of them being six inches long, hut no other fish.

Mr 1. Brown of the Hokitika Cycle Works, has pleasure in intimating to customers and the public generallya substantial reduction in the price of bicycle tyres, Dunlops to 20s and Oceanics to 15s, with substantial guarantees given. Every repair work is carried out in an efficient manner and prompt attention given to all orders.

The Kokatahi road at present is reported to be in a. deplorable state as pi result of the heavy motor traffic and recent wet weather. The traffic is cutting through the formation in places, especially in- the swamp section, with the result that the road is now in worse order than it has boon for years. It will cost a considerable sim to place the road in anything like satisfactory repair.

The greatest sale we ever held, the greatest bargains w t * ever presented to the purchasing public; our great lire salvage sale is a great value giving event. The low prices are possible only because we bad the ready cash to buy at a discount of 33 j % the salvage stocks from Heyward’s big Christ -hui' ii fire. Do not pay double the pr.ee-: elsewhere. Opportunity knocks, get busy now. McGruer and Co. Hokit: :.i. —Advt.

Messrs Wilson -and Canham, Ltd., the well-know firm of exporters draw the attention of farmers and butchers to the fact that they have taken over the business of AH' A. Mathieson and Co., of Greymouth. The new firm are buyers mid direct exporters of hides, calfskins, sheepskins, tallow etc., ioi which commodities they are prepared to pay cash at highest market rates and they solicit consignments. Messrs Wilson and Canham Ltd., are a Cana dinn Finn with Headquarters in Toronto. Ontario, and they have a large number of branches throughout Australia and New Zealand. Their advertisement appears in another column. Advt.

At the meeting of the Council of the Canterbury Automobile Association, on Tuesday, tbe Hokitika branch of the Association wrote asking tbe Council to make a grant of-toll towards the cost of erecting three spans of a bridge over the Little Wanganui river. Mr F. Sargent said that a large number of tourists visited the Franz Joseph Glacier, and the erection of a bridge over the rivcj. would be a great convenience. .Mr J. Brown said that he had visited the place twice, and he considered the scenery glorious. He thought they should do all they ootild to encourage tourists to visit that part of the country, and lie would suggest the Council should set the hall rolling by making a grant of USO, provided Co other L 250 was found. It was explained that tV Hokitika branch would have to find ~ly L‘3oo towards the cost, the remainder being obtained by subsidy, ft was decided to ask Air C. Al. AlalTioy, a West Coast member, to report on the matter and also to make enquiries from the Public Works Department to ascertain what the Department was doing in regard to a bridge over the river.

The event of the year! “H.B.’s” winter sale starts Saturday, the 16th just. There arc sales and sales, never has there lieen a sale to compare with “H.B.’s” great winter bargain event this year. Remember we are offering only the genuine ' “H. 8.” articles at lower prices than you pay for cheap inferior goods. The prices are far below the present day market values. We therefore cannot continue this ..event very long, hut we have decided the period will ho three weeks, starting Saturday, 16th inst. Be there! N.Z. Clothing Factory.—-Advt.

The sensation of the season ; great fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous concessions, are now able to place thousands of pounds worth ol 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 of the tyro, reduces road shocks, lessees the puncture risk, adds tfi your comfort- All evcle dealers.

*—“— i North Island mails by the Maori connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. j

Have a look at “H.B.’s” big sale advertisement in Friday night’s paper. The prices must appeal to you. Every article is genuinely and greatly reduced for a period of three weeks. Visit the “H. 13.” savings bank and Save! Save! Save! N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A couple of weeks ago (says a Sydney paper) important reductions were made in Melbourne tram fares. On some of the Malvern lines, tbe reduction is Id ; on others, jd. It is rumoured that in Sydney the Tramway authorities are thinking of increasing fares. Otherwise somebody will have to tackle the hateful task of putting a luxury tax oil the motor car “proletariat.”

The Canterbury Rugby Union lias decided to declare the season’s senior competition closed and play the final match next Saturday. The championship therefore goes to the, Marists’ Club tor the second year in succession. They have gone through the season without a loss. Merivale are the runners-up, with two losses.

The Druid’s Ball in the Drill Shed last night attracted one of the largest a tendances of the year and proved highly successful from every point of view.' The floor was in capital order nml Bros Lock and Haile kept the floor well occupied throughout the evening. Messrs Lawn (piano), Gibbons (piccolo) Ross (cornet), and Flewellyn (violin), provided music of The very best, while, extras were kindly supplied by Aliss Lawn and Mr Mulrcnnnn. The ladies’ committee supplied a very dainty supper that was greatly appreciated. Dancing was kept up till two o’clock.

There were 1 1 bead ol lat cattle and 111 fai sheep offered at lnangahua yards on Monday, but in tin? absence of a large proportion of the* usual buyers, competition was not keen, and prices showed a drop compared with the pre; vious sale. The following sales were effected: Four fat bullocks at £l2 10s, 4 do. at CIO oh, 0 do. at £ll •'s*. 1 do. at JL‘B 17s fid, 4 do. at £8 ss, 5 fat heifers at £lO 12s fid, 2 do. at £7 7s (id, 1 do. at L 7 2s (id, 1 do. at £ls in - 1 do. at LI, 7 fat cows at £lO. 1 do. at £5, 1 stag at £B, 1 store cow at £2, 27 forward bullocks wflre passed at auction, but have since been sold privately, 34 fat wethers at 2(is, 4 do. a.t 17s.

Housewires find that the longer they use “NO RUBBING”' Laundry Help for washing clothes the better they like it. Is packet does 7 weekly washings perfectly—AH grocers agents for “NO RUBBING.” •

No had after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS rieasant, sure and certain.

The welcome slump in price has rome nt last. So while it lasts you will always find, our price the lowest. Thou sands of pounds worth are being sacrificed by us, to make room for thousands more baigaihs already secured from the worlds markets. Visit Schroder and. Co. It will pay you. —Advt. Public speakers, reciters, singers! Use "NA2OL” to prevent or relieve huskiness, soreness and irritation of the throat. Ready for instant use anywhere.