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Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1921, Page 2

A staunch horse is ollered for sale in this issue.

Messrs M. Houston and Co dfer a commodious building in Hamilton St. to let.

Mr John Xewburli. an old resident of Kmnaka passed peacefully away in the Grey River Hospital on Saturday last, at the ripe old age of 83 years.

To-day is Dominion Day, but the observance of our nationad day seems to lie passing ratlwu' lintiv disuse. The schools and banks observed a holiday and flags were down from the public buildings.

Correct corsets for lasbimiable costumes, just in a shipment of Britain's best glove fitting rustless C.B. corsets. A style for every figure, comfortable to wear, absolutely correct in style. Stylish dressers should inspect the new model corsets now showing at McGiiicr and Co., the leading drapers, Hokitika and Greymoutb. Advt.

Wo regret to record the death of an old and highly respected resident of the Kanieri Road in the person of Mrs Main, wife of Mr James Main, which took place yesterday. Deceased bad been ailing for a considerable time past. Bln' was a native of Giivan, Ayi>hiro, Scot In ml ami years ol ago, and bad !>ccn a resident of Xew Zealand for 68 years, most of that period being iii this district. She leaves a bereaved husband and daughter i Miss Jessie Main, to mourn their loss and they will have the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement.

Mr A. W. Fpiolin. of Rn-s who lias been experimenting in the growth of lueernc. is well satisfied with his trials which have ln'eti carried out actually in less favourable localities. Dnrinc tin’ past two or three weeks the feed lias grown avmarkably and for the milking stork coming in is of great benefit Mr Fpiolin is of opinion that though planted in shallow ground so far ns water is concerned, the crop well repays the work if one had an acre or two. In drier ground the experiment would be more successful. In bis opinion West Coast land needs lime and more lime.

V The week-end dance at the Supreme TTall on Saturday night, tenderod by the Hokitika Beautifying Assoch't'• n. was very well attended, and tie* ev.-u----ing’sp (ensure was very much enjoyed. Miss Gilooly supplied the mime ami Mr O. Walker was M.C. Mr Evans on behalf of the Beautifying A-w, >-ia'.ion, thanked the Kiwi Club for its thou;.:i;idancc to the beautifying of th-' foc.-t, and at the same took occasion to ioiigratiilato the Cluj.' on winning the Sub Ciiion Championship, and also complimented the Cluli on being the ruu-iers up for flic Seven aside tournament played that day.

Old pupils and other friends of Miss Maisie Reynolds, will lie pleased to hear of the success of her pupils ill the recent Royal Academy examiii.itii i s which have just ended in Auckland. Miss Reynolds had seven candidates, all gaining very-high marks, with two gaining distinction, and the highest marks in Auckland. There wen- .51 entries in the district, only three gaining distinction. After the exa'itiiiatioi Dr llaigb (the examiner’', asked to interview Miss Reynolds, and congratulated her on the high standard of law work.

I The inure profits you escape when Imying, the bettor it is for your pocket. Instances of this are given in the following items. Strong working trousers warehouse price 13/9. same retail 17 6; navy drill work shirts 8/11, same retail 12 0; saddle tweed trousers 20/6; all wool vox 2/3, 2/0. 2/9 per pair; ladies all wool tweed skirts all sizes 27/0; Mens all wind grey sweaters 12/6. Last but not least. All Wool sac suits to measure with extra pair of trousers for CO/15/-. If you wish for particulars write to (Hasson's Cashel Street, Christchurch at the earliest opportunity. Money will be refunded in any purchase not approved of. —Advt. The dirt ejector, grease-solvent and laboiir-lighloiier par excellence is “NO RI’BRIXG” Laundry Help. Is every--w here.—Advt. j Head colds, throat colds, chest colds. ! are quickly relieved by “XAZOL.” j I’enctrating and soothing. 60 doses j Is 6d. j For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great l’eppermint Cure, j Use “XAZOL” and you won’t- keep I a bad cold or sore throat above a day lor two. Acts like a charm. 60 doses ' Is 6d. Now that spring cleaning is the ord >r I of the day, we would draw your at- ! feution to our new stock of linoleum j carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares • and bangings. These are decidedly well ! worth your inspection at Schroder ai d j Co’s. Advt. Don’t wait until Influenza grips you I —get “XAZOL” now. The best safeguard against coughs, (4lost and throat soreness. 60 doses Is Od. I