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Hokitika Guardian, 12 October 1921, Page 2

A grand plain and fancy dross ball will be held at Albert Hall. Runtapu, on Friday. 21st. Oetolier. Advt.

Costumes are now on view at Addisons. They are stylish, well out, and the prices are most reasonable. Navy serge, brown, Botany twill, tweeds, etc. AYe eordiullv invite vour inspection.—• Advt.

At the Thames Band Contest, ,7. I*o wo (New Plymouth) formerly of Westport, won the euphonium solo with 99 marks,, the next scoring only 93. New Plymouth won the test hvmn.

i A eiiehro tournament and dance will be held at the Blue Spur on Friday, Oet. 21st. in aid of the children’s school prize fund. Good music, good prizes and good supper provided.— . Advt.

Blouses are one of our specialities:— \\ e are now showing a splendid rang** of voile from 8s lid to 255, crepe de chine in white and colours; also plain silks. Special value in ladies’ spoils coats in art silk 19s (id, 29s (id, 39s (id at Addisons.—Advt.

hi connection! with the public social to he tendered to the Mayor and May cress of Hokitika on their return- to their home town from Australia in about a fortnight’s time, Mrs Stavelev lias kindly undertaken to arrange the concert program mo for the evening.

Workers! All wool navy, grey and Shetland flannels Ss lid, strong all wool sox Is lid pair, best denims 9s lid, working shirts 9s (id, ribbed underpants 8s lid, Oiloilia! sweaters I ts fid, neailed split shooters 23s (id at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

j It is notified in this issue that in re. speet to five large bridges on the Ross road, namely: Deep Creek, Frosty Creek, Mirror Creek, Wool ho use Creek and Totara River bridges, loaded vehicles crossing same must not exceed three tons ill weight, as the bridges in question are not safe for heavy traffic. Men! the point is “II.IPs” arc always ready for you with exceptionally attractive lines in mercery, and our prices cannot lie beaten. Smart handkerchief ties from 2s (id, smart collars from Is, .handkerchiefs from Is, limey and plain sox from Is lid, Colonial wool sox Is lid, best quality lounge shirts 7s lid, 8s (id, Ids Oil. AM makes in underwear stocked including the best Colonial worsted unshrinkable makes at the N.Z. Clothing factory. Advt,

Chief Detective Ward and Detective Torrance, of Wellington, have resigned from tlie polii*' force, and several transfers have resulted. Messrs Ward and Torrance, along with another ex-officer of the force, are, it is understood, likely to take up important positions under the Racing Conference, in respect to the inspectorship of racecourse*. j Addisons have just received a tine 1 range of dark and light washing prints in title Well-known “Washresista” make. Guaranteed to wash and wear well, 36 inches wide and price 2s (id per yard; also a good range of heavy quality cheek zephyrs, 38 inches ’it its 9d. Crepe cloth in fine quality, all similes 2s 6(l.—Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS js nr) effective health preservative.

There was no work at the Mine to-day. The cause of the ness is the lack of shipping.

A Juvenile dance will he held in the Town Hall, Ttimii, on Saturday night in aid of Catholic School funds. —

The coal exported from Grcyinoutli last week totalled 4001 tons 6 cwt., made up as follows:—State 1838 tons, 13 cwt, Blnokhall 1451 torts 4 cwt, Papa run 711 tons 9 cwt

Hospital Day at Westport on Saturday yielded a total of nearly £2OO, and with the Government subsidy of 24s in the iioiind, the institution’s funds should benefit to i;lie amount of about £440.

Men’s wear at Addisons:—Boxed suits from 97s (id to £7 10s, tweed trousers from 1 Ts lid, shirts from 8s fid, also full range of underwear and general mercery. Boys are also entered for in a fine range of suits, shirts, hose, etc.—Advt.

A party of fifty mcmlmis of tin* Y.M.C.A. of Christchurch purpose making a walking tour to the Const during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Lake Kanicri will he their main objective where the party proposes staying tdiree or four days.

In the annual report of the Scenery Preservation Department it is stated that during the year in the Westland Land District a small scenic reserve on the hanks of the Wnilio River below the Waiho Gorge was set apart. Visitors to the magnificent Franz JiVsef Glacier will pass by this reserve.

Millinery of all classes is now showing at Addisons:—Models, read.v-to-wenrs, straws, plain and lace-edge leghorns, etc. We cater specially for millinery and invite your inspection. Don’t forget our milliner will he pleased to advise and assist in your selection.—Advt.

The financial statement presented to the meeting of the Christchurch City Council showed that there was a debit balance of £187.803 in the district fund account, made up of £151,610 in temporary loans and £36,198 in current account. Outstanding rates amounted to £lll2.

Value and style are “H.B.’s” twins. Read about these, then call and inspect, that’s the test. A smart range of men’s sac suits just, to hand, prices 89s (id, 98s lid, 105 s; also a splendid range of mix worsted trousers, cufl bottoms 19s fid. These are genuine good tweeds and have three times the life of ordinary shoddy lines. See the good brands at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

At the County Council meeting y#sterday the meeting resolved to secure a four wheel drive motor tipping lorry fo,. roadwork. The purchase of a Duplex machine of the type required i now being considered, and as soon as an expert report on the machine in question is to hand.’ a decision will lie come to oil the matter.

Household (roods at Addisons: - Lace curtains and curtain nets, damask from 4s lid, sheetings in all widths, cretonnes in a fine range of new designs, hearth rugs and squares in tapestry, special value in bordered casement.' superior quality now only ■ls Ud.—Advt.

At Holy Trinity Church, Groyniouth yesterday morning, the wedding took plate of Mr .1 White (of tli,. local Railway Department), and Miss A. Anton,' CdV'e.i. Rev. T. N. Cuttle officiated in tlie absence of Archdeacon Carr. The newly married couple left hv the Otira express on their honeymoon. carrying with them the best wishes of hosts of friends for their future happiness and prosperity.

In respect to the Alexander Beefs, in the Inangahua district, a party of visitors recently went up the* hill W> the

“Bull” reef, which they describe as a very hard climb. All were delighted with the pros|>eets of the reef. It looks goad everywhere, and though the party prospected it in every part in nd place could tin* stone lie seen without, the precious metal, and all are confident from tin; nature and solidity of the stone that tlie quartz will live at depth. They inspected the drive being put ill til intersect the reef at a lower level. The tunnel is now in a distance of 30 ■foot, and the face is in nice, broken slate country, anil looks good for reefing. -lteeftoii Times.

Get ready for spring time. It is right at your doors and your wardrobe requires rcplcnsliiug with lighter wear for the lighter weatlir. We aie now offering a beautiful range of underwear for ladies in mid-weight for spring and light-weight for summer. All these fresh and pretty garments have been specially selected tor our trade, and represent the very latest fashionable styles. They are marked at prices ti ensure a quick clearance. McGruer anil Co., cash drapers, Hokitika and Gre.vniouth.—Ailvt.

Pleasant evidence of the extent to which the reputation of Glasson’s Suits have extended was given a little while ago when an enquiry for patterns was received from Johannesburg, South Africa. Evidently our readers are not the only ones alive to the good value given by this firm, who are now oflering all wool sue suits to measure at £.f 17s Oil, £5 10s, £6 ss, £6 17s 6<l, £7 ss, £7 17s Cd. £8 ss. Every garment is guaranteed made to measure, while the suit must fit or the full purchase price will he at once refunded. Simple home measurement system and patterns are evnilaMe to any one. Just drop a line to (Hasson and Co. Wardell’s Buildings, Cashel St. Christchurch and sav whether you prefer light or dark materials. -Advt

Now that spring ( leaning is the mill' of the day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleum.., carpet runners, hearth rugs, square* and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder ai d Co’s. —Advt.

Lost-all faith in imitations! “\C RUBBING” laundry help is ours hocus.- it DOFS THE WORK; Is a carton, sold every where.—Ailvt.