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Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1921, Page 2

Messrs McGruer and Co., distribute another of their interesting price lists ns an inset to-day. Roll up to the gocial at Kanieri tonight in aid of the Beautifying. Society. Refreshments. Good music and M.C. The Kokatahi Football Club are holding a grand fancy dress masquerade ball at Longford Hall, Kokatahi on Wednesday, September 7th. A meeting of the Pirates Football Club will be held in .Mclntosh’s Club rooms on Saturday night at 7.30 o’clock. All accounts to be rendered to H. Wells before the meeting.—Advt. -The Wakaiti which arrived at Okarito yesterday shortly afternoon, left again for Hokitika four hours later, arriving late last night after a smart run. (".el your faiu-y costumes ready and attend the big juvenile function at St. Mary’s Club moms oil Friday, Sept. ‘2nd. Valuable prizes oifered. Admission children fid, adults Is. —Advt. It is authoritatively stated in Greymouth that friction has arisen at the district mines and that work is not proceeding amicably. The officials on both sides are reticent, but it is understood that a semi-go-slow policy has idready started. A ball will be held in the Public Ilall, Kanieri this (Friday) evening in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Beautifying Association. Good music and good floor. Admission: Gentlemen 2s; ladies is.—Advt. The new Police Station is now m use, and is a much needed improvement on the old structure. The work of demolishing a portion of the old structure is now in progress. Thus anoth of the old landmarks is making i f disappearance, having outlived its usefulness. Permission has been granted to the President of the Canterbury Progress League (-Mr A. G. Henderson) and the organiser (Mr ,T. R. Climio) to make an inspection of the Otira tunnel, and they propose to go through it next week. The date of the completion of the tunnel is still a matter of uncertainty, ami it is hoped that more information will be obtained on the subject. Two members of the New South Wales Rugby football-team arc likely to permanently settle in the Wairarapa They are Mr T. Shaftesbury Smith, of Manly, and Mr Edwin Carr, of Rose Bay, Sydney, the well-known sprinter who had the misfortune to injure his ankle in the match in Mnstcrton on Saturday. On Sunday, in company with a. well-known Wairarapa citizen, they visited a property in the East Coast district, which, it is understood, they will purchase as negotiations are already almost completed for the deal At a meeting of the Canterbury Rugby Union on Tuesday arrangements were made for the reception and entertainment of the New South Males and New Zealand teams which are to play a test match at Christchurch on September 3rd. Mr Wilson stated that his appointment, as manager of the New Zealand team had been confirmed by the New Zealand Union. Some discussion took place on the question of reserving seating accommodation in tbe stands for the test match. Mr MeCnlly moved that only the members’ stand be reserved. Mr Dey moved that the whole of the east stand and the members’ stand be reserved. Tbe motion was carried, and it was decided to open the box plan on Monday, the charges to be 2s and os, as fixed bv the New Zealand Rue by Union, and Is. extra for reserves. It was further agreed to charge Is extra for seating accommodation on the oval making the charges for that position 3s. The commencement of the test match was arranged for 2.45 p.m. The question as to whether reserved seats should be held for purchasers after the commencement of the match was discussed. A motion to the efFoct that reserves should not be held after the commencement of the match was defeated, and the question was held over until next week. A pleasant function took place at the Star Hotel, Auckland on Friday last, when a presentation was made by the Auckland branch of the South African Veterans’ Association to the South Aftiean footballers. The Association .handed to the manager two kauri-gum statuettes, the Bust of a Maori woman with a child on her shoulder and another of a Maori man. The statuettes were mounted on polished wood, with » small slab of petrified kauri gum between them and were enclosed in a glass ease, the glass Iming set in a frame of New Zealand woods. Iti addition, each of the thirty one members of tbo touring party received a small replica of a football, carved from Kauri gum and bearing the words “Kin Ora.” The main article of the presentation is a handsome piece of work.* The statuettes are life-like representations of the subjects beautifully carved from a couple of very fine pieces -of gum. The glass cabinet contains six different kinds of New Zealand woods, including specimens of mottled kauri, mottled rimu and rewa rewn. Attached to the base is a silver plate bearing the words: “Presented by tin* South African Veterans’ Association, Auckland, New Zealand branch, to commemorate the first visit of the Springboks. Kia Ora.” Shilling safe, four days only, commencing Friday, Aug. 2fitli, ami ending Tuesday, Aug. 30th. The final kick of tbo greatest sale we ever had. The great no profit event which takes Hokitika by storm. This time greater quantities, bigger bargains.* See big price list of bargains circulating through this newspaper Friday. Don’t miss this the mighty and magnificent top dog of all sales. Doors open 9 o’clock. Get down early. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Now that spring cleaning is tbe order of' the day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleums, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. No danger from Influenza with “NAZOj .” Tnbnlof] op taken on sugar. Is 6d.

tub tioKitiKa narpour jooara nuunea tho annually recurring special rate is payable on 30th Sept, next; | In connection with All Saints Bazaar | on Tuesday and Wednesday, special j shows are being made of some of the goods that will lie on sale, in the windows of .Messrs S. J. Preston and A. Keller and .Mrs Lloyd. At Addington stock sales ini Wednesday there whs ii medium entry of mixed quality of fat pigs forward. Competition was moderately good, though porkers eased to some extent. Values were: Choppers £4 to £7 10s, extra heavy baeoners to £7 10s, heavy baeoners £6 to £6 Ids, light baeoners £4 Ids to £d 10s, average price per lb B}d to SRI, heavy porkers £3 Ids to £4 10s, light porkers £3 to £3 10s; average price per lb Dpi to.lOd. A large entry of store pigs was forward; but the demand was not brisk and prices went back. Values were.:—Medium stores £2 10s to £2 18s, small stores £2 2s to £2 Bs, weaiiers 19s to £1 12s, sows in pig to £7.

At the -Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, Raymond William Posqhich, licensee, Kerry Hotel, Rapahoc, was charged with knowingly permitting a prohibited person to remain on bis premises. The -Magistrate convicted defendant and fined him £5. John McRae, licensee of the Criterion Hotel, was charged with failure to keep a light over his door. A fine of 10s with cost 1 was inflicted. Horace James Anderson, a young man, was sentenced to four months’ hard labour for stealing an overcoat, valued at £5 10s, the proper!-, of Henry Jones, from the Greyinoutb Town Hall on Monday evoning. r; Magistrate said that Anderson’s record was not a. good one and it was not a case for leniency.

Princess Theatre bold a capital and' once last evening to greet. Bollard’s attractions. After the serial was screened, an attractive dancing feature was staged by Mr F. Reade Wnuchop ami Miss Ruby Wilding. These artists gave a skilful exposition of latest dancin' 1 that, was greatly enjoyed, tFe sovei«l items so gracefully made being vpry heartily, applauded. The lady especial]charmed the audience, her every movement. being very light and graceful, and when the exposition was concluded P found the audience rapturously demanding more and the demand was unsatisfied when the lights were lowered lor the pictures again. Ti e star picturr was tiie pieturisation of Lord Tennyson’s “Ladv Clare,” and tins all Bn tish production was splendidly presented, and proved a very enjoyable one of old English life, the picture being a particularly good one.

It’s a long time back since a. man could get an all wool sac suit made to measure with an extra pair of trousers for £0 Ids. But times have changed, and by keen buying of materials and working on a small margin of profit Messrs Glnsson and Co. of Christchuroh are able to make this offer to our readers. That they have been simply inundated with orders from all parts of New Zealand is a sign that men are not slow when a genuine saving is offered them. Two pounds fifteen diillings one customer estimates the saving he made and when you see the splendid weight of the tweeds you will agree that he is not far out. Dark greys and browns are all included in the range, all from Colonial mills and nothing cheap about them except the price. Aou take no risk at all in the matter of fit or making. If this is not to your satisfaction all the money you have paid will be at once sent back. Full range of patterns easy measurement form and all particulars will be rent as soon as your letter arrives. Pori it now to Glasson and Co., Cashel Hi.. Christchurch.—Adn.

Telephone orders! “NO-RUBBTNG” Laundry Help gets first delivery. Is carton does seven weeks. All grocers. —Advt.

Just arrived, second lot of Spring and Summer Millinery. Also our indent order of coat frocks, “the very latest, •’ besides costumes that are never out of date, at very moderate price. An early inspection is urgently requested; for many were too late to get suited out of the first shipment of millinery. F Schroder and Co.—Advt. Happy childreji keep free from worms with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful worm worriers.