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Hokitika Guardian, 14 October 1921, Page 2

A Juvenile dance will be held in the Town Hall. Kiniii, on Saturday night in aid of Catholic School funds. Adrt. To-morrow night in the Supreme Hall the usual Saturday night dance will be belli. Good music. Hood floor. Admission Is. Advt. Cabled advice lias been received that H. R. P. Munson, M.D.. lias gained degree of K.R.C.S., Ivlin. Previous to going Home Dr Mon-on was practising in Westport.

The latest thing in Christchurch is the opening of a "Conbilcntial Matrimonial Bureau.” il offers to Mud husbands for “refined, domesticated girl-.” also “women.” Men’s wear at Addisons: Boxed suits from 97s (id to C 7 19s, tweed trousers from 1 Is lid, shill- I -out 8s ml, also full range of underwear and general mercery. Boys are also entered lor in a tine range of suits, shirts, hose, etc.—Advl.

The iirogramnie of the Westland Racing Club will be circulated early next week. A synopsis ot the events has ls'en published already. The printed sheet is a very readable programme, and with the increased prize mom y should lie attractive to owners. It is generally believed that an unusually long string of horses will be forthcoming for the Christmas and New Year meetings on the Coast. Men! the point is “11. R’s” are always ready for you with exceptionally attractive lines in mercery, and our prices cannot he beaten. Smart handkerchief ties from 2s (id. smart collars from Is, handkerchiefs from Is, laney and plain sox from Is 1 Li, Colonial wool sox Is lid, Imst quality lounge shirts 7s ILL 8s (id, 19s (id. All makes in underwear stocked including the best Colonial worsted unshrinkable makes »t the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt. The sanding of the new training track is now under way at the Hokitika racecourse and it is hoped to have the course available for trainers in a very short time. The weather present rather delays the work, but with a favourable change the work will he pushed on. : Some horses from Canterbury are | peeled to reach Hokitika early next! month for training purposes. Costumes are now oil view at Addisons. They are stylish, well cut. mid | the prices are most reasonable. Navy serge, brown, Botany twill, tweeds, etc. I W’e cordially invite your inspcetioii.— Advt. " I

It is ;in apt hoard cry "W'horo aiv tho police Yesterday morning it was heard at tho oixming of the Magistrate’s Court sitting, and was not answered by tin? appearance of the men in blue, for a long half hour after the Court had required their attendance, eases called, in which they were engaged, having to be adjourned till later in the sitting, Addisons have just received a line range of dark and light washing prints in, tjlie well-known ■•Wa.xhrosista” make, Guaranteed to wash ami wear well, IMS inches wide and price 2s (id per yard; also a good range of heavy quality check zephyrs, 38 inches at Ms SHI. Crepe cloth in fine quality, all shades 2s (id.—Advt. The Magistrate’s Court was engaged yesterday for several hours in hearing a case of alleged trespass at Arahura in which the title to a native commonage formed the main feature. Lengthy evidemo was given, much of it hardly relevant to the case in point, and the witnesses were voluble to an unusual degree. A native female defendant-, especially not being adverse to spar with the opposing counsel and there was not much change obtained in tho sallies after information during the cross-examination.

"I hope it Mill not be long lietnro we have ladies in Parliament,” said the Hon \V. llownie StoMart in the course of a speech at the luncheon given by-the Wellington City Council to the delegates attending the Municipal Conference He explained that when the House divided on the bill to allow women to become members id Parlament Dr. Poniare. who was voting against the measure, remarked to him : ‘‘lf this goes through 1 will have an old Maori waliiue elected, and she will site alongside you all day eating dried shark.”

Household goods at Addisons:—Lace curtains and curtain nets, damask from -Is lid, sheetings in all widths, cretonnes in a line range of new designs, hearth rugs and squares in tapestry, special value in bordered easement, superior quality now only •Is lid.—Advt. Be on guard against Influenza. Take “XAZOL,” the rendy-for-use and money waving l emedy. 00 doses Is fid

A return of stock condemned and slaughtered during the .year shows the following figures: Cattle 4322, horses 1. The sum of £14,327 was paid in compensation at half value. The amount received in respect of disposal of carcases was £2285 Blouses are one of our specialities:—We are now showing a splendid range of voile from 8s lid to 255, crepe de chine in white and colours ; also plain silks. Special value in Indies’ sports coats in art silk l!>s fid, 2!>s fid, 39s Cc. at Addisons.-*-Advt.

Canterbury Education Board is inviting applications from teachers for tutor and librarian, of Christchurch Training College mid assistant mistress at the Normal School. Applications will he r.eccived up to October 2(ith. Workers! All wool navy, grey and Shetland flannels 8s fid. strong all wool sox Is lid pair, host denims 9s lid. working shirts 9s fid. ribbed underpants £s fid, Colonial sweaters 1 Is fid, noniled split shooters 23s fid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Ear the fancy dress hall at the Town Hall Biniu to-night the prize for the lady's best continue lias been kindly pro sen ted hv Messrs Aldridge, and Adamson and for the gout’s best costume bv Mr F. Turley. A dance will be held at the Supreme Hall on Tuesday 18th. A waltzing competition will take place for which valuable prizes have been donated. The music is in excellent hands and a dainty supper will he provided. Mr 0. Walker has kindly consented to act as M.C. Admission Is.—Advt.

A meeting of delegates train the Country Haring Clubs wlm are marked out for extinction by the Haring Commission, will he held at Wellington to-morrow. On -Monday morning a deputation from the Club will wait on the Prime Minister, when the several cases will he placed before the Government in detail.

The death is no ported from Wellington yesterday of Mr Robert J. C. Taylor, who was for many years a wellknown employee of Johnston and C'o of Revell Street, some twenty years ago. Deceased leaves a daughter, Mrs Martin Eggleton of Wellington. He was well over 80 veal's of age.

At Addington stock sales on Wed nesday, there was a large entry of mixed sorts. Pork was in over supply. Values were:—Choppers, £3 to £5 10s, light haeoners £4 5s to 95, envy haeoners C 5 5s to £5 18s, average price per lb, 8d to Bjd, light porkers 92 15s to 93 2s (id, heavy porkers 93 5s to 93 15s. average price per Ih Sj’d to fit cl. The sale of store pigs was not quite so keen as at the previous market. t allies were as follow s:— Good weaners 21s to 30s. small wcaners Into 18s, median! stores 92 10s to 92 15s. small stores 91 10s to 92 Bs.

Value and style are "H R.’s’’ twins. Read about these, then call and inspect, that’s the test. A smart range of men’s sac suits just 'o h : n .1 pri'es 80s lid. 98s (id, 105 s; also a splendid range of mix worsted tpni-vrs, cuff bottoms 10s fid. These tire gcutd -c good tweeds and have three ti'-cs He life of ordinary shoddy lines. See the good brands at the N.Z. Clothing Fac-tory.—-Advt. The stall’ of the local Post and Telegtaph Office met Mr A. It. Stuart, late Chief Postmaster on Wednesday evening to Ixl him good-bye and make a presentation to the retiring oltieer. Mr Pratt acting-Chicf Postmaster referred to the general regret felt at the severance of Mr Stuart’s connection with the department, and asked acceptance of a handsome travelling rug as a mark of the goodwill that had always existed during his charge of the local ollk e. Messrs Owens and Irving also supported the remarks of the Acting Chief. Mr fltnart acknowledging their gilt and good wishes in a- suitable sttatn, expressing his regret at severing his connection with the Department with which he had been for so

many years. One of the most remarkable episodes of the sea in Maters where many extraordinary things occur happened a few days ago oil' the Island of liega. iu the Lilian group. A Fiji fisherman got his anchor fouled on the edge of a eo.al reef, and, as is usual iu such circumstances dived overboard to tree the stone and so save his rope. He had just reached bottom and Mas .starting to pull clear his stone anchor when his head was seized in a vice. Although in great pain, the native pluck ily punched at the monster which had seized him, and, as his leet rose surfacewards, the lisli released him. and he reached the air in a state of collapse. Blood trickled from some three or four dozen gashes on each side of his head over tlie ears. His Mounds are now half-healed.

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 tho only ones alive to the good value given by this firm, who are now offering all wool sac suits to measure at £-1 17s (id, £5 10s. £6 ss, £6 17s fid, £7 ss, £7 17s fid. £S os. Every garment is guaranteed made to measure, while the suit must (it or tho full purchase price will he at once refunded. Simple home measurement system and patterns are ovailable to any one. Just drop a line to (Hasson and Co. Wardell’s Buildings, Cashel St. Christchurch and say whether you prefer light or dark materials. Advt Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment of Spring Millinerv at very rer,-'nn*ble prices opening out for Saturday ei —Advt.

(let ready for spring time. It is right at your doors and your naidrolie requires replenshing with lighter wear for the lighter Meat hr. We are now offering a lieiuitiful range of underwear for ladies in mid-weight tor spring and light-weight for summer. All these fresh and pretty garments have been specially selected tor our trade, awd represent, the very latest fashionable styles. They are marked at prices to ensure a quick clearance. Mc(«iucr and Co., easli drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Ad vt.

Non- that spring cleaning is the order of the day, we would draw your attention to oar new stock of linoleum,:, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Sell rosier ard Co’s. —Advt. Society women recommend to their friends the sendee of “NO RI BBING” Laundry Help, a modern laboratory triumph; 1 - » carton, all stores.—Advt. ivii' |.\.'S SCHNAPPS, vastly su V i ii a i-„ :|'l o'.pel -AiuiUl.ClU.