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Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1921, Page 2

Train ultein'tions lor Monday next are notified ill tins issue. Cross-bred wool prices showed a rise of from 20 to 33 per cent in Wellington on Friday. Mr T. H. Lee, ( . o McMahon and Lee, Hoof toil, offers gold miners the highest) price for gold. A meeting of the executive of tlie Hokitika Boxing Association will beheld this (Monday) evening at Air McGregor’s office at 0.45 p.m. sharp.— Advt. Air and Airs G. A. Perry returned te New Zealand last week, and are spending the end of their holiday jaunt in Canterbury. They are expected to return home this week.

Tenders for the Kakupotahi Bridge close at the County Chambers at noon oil Wednesday. The' town members of the Council, meet at the time named to open and deal with the tenders received.

Household goods at Addisons:—Lace curtains and curtain nets, damask from Is lid, sheetings in all widths, cretonnes in a line range of now designs, hearth rugs and squares in tapestry, special value in bordered casement, superior quality now only 4 s 1 Id.—Advt.

A dance will be held at the Supreme flail 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. Air O. Walker has kindly consented to act as AT.C. Admission Is.—Advt. It is understood that the Supreme Court actihn. King (Invercargill) v. Hall and Cov. and Cassidy, in which the plaintiff' obtained a verdict, and subsequently won on the appeal action, and the suit was then to he referred to the Privy Council, has now been settled by the parties, on a mutual agreement covering damages and costs tci the plaintiff.

Millinery of nil dosses is now showing at Addisons:—-Models, rendy-to-wears, straws, plain and huo-edge leghorns, etc. We eater specially for millinery and invite your inspection. Don’t forget our 'milliner will be pleased to advise and assist in your selection.—Advt., Dailies and Gentlemen, look! Tomorrow night there is to be a monster dame in the Supreme Hall. Hokitika,. During the evening a waltzing competition will lie held, for which 4 prizes will be awarded. This competition is to bo divided into two sections a Junior, for those under 21 years, and a senior for those over that age. Excellent music. Efficient M.C. Dainty Supper. All for 1/-. Hull up, Hokitika. Advt. The Westland Kiib-lnion has decided to hold a monster banquet in the Supreme Hall on Wednesday, October 20th., eommem ing at 8 p.m., when the presentation of the season trophies to the winners will take place. There will be only a limited number of tickets on sale and these may be procured from the Secretary from Wednesday ll)th. till Monday 2-lth., when the sale of tickets will definitely he stopped. Secure your tickets early. All players will have first preference on tickets. Addisons have just received a line range of dark and light washing prints iii, t)he well-known “Wa.shrosista” make. Guaranteed to wash and woqr well, HO inches wide and price 2s till per yard; also a good range of heavy quality cheek zephyrs, ,‘)S inches at 8s fid. Crepe cloth in lino quality, all shades 2s (id.—Advt. Sickness and vomiting from a disordered stomach mnv be relieved by taking SH ATI LAND'S FTJ'TD MAGXESi.y

During tin.* next few days ;i large amount of timber is to be shipped from Hokitika for export. At present, the skids are very full. A meeting of all members of the Excelsior senior football club will be held this evening at Keller’s sample rooms ( at 7 o’clock sharp.—Advt. Costumes are now on view at Addisons. They are stylish, well cut, and the prices are most reasonable. Navy serge, brown, Botllny twill, tweeds, etc. We cordially invite vonr inspection—Advt, \VO regrt't id record the iicfitli fif Mr Patrick Whelan which took place this morning. Tho deceased was a. native ot County Clare, Ireland, and single man, and 82 years «f age. He formerly resided ill Waim'ea and of late years lias been engaged at St Mfiry’s Presbytery. The funeral takes place tomorrow to Stafford cemetery. At Christchurch oh Friday, Arthur Thema-, who appeared on remand on a charge of having stolen copies of “New Zealand Truth,” valued at 3s Cd from a railway train, was given a favourable report by tho probation officer. The Magistrate said that, oil account of the accused's physical infirmity he would admit him to probation for two years, and he would he ordered to take 1 out a prohibition order against himself i for the same period.

Men’s wear at Addisons:—Boxed suits from 07s lid to £7 10s, tweed trousers from 1 Is lid, shirts from 8s lid, also full range of underwear and general mercery. Boys are also entered for in a line range ol suits, shirts, hose, etc.— Advt. "While acknowledging the difficult and trying work of the police force. I wish to speak of the practice of some officers in advising or persuading an accused person to plead guilty on the promise of a light sentence,” said the Bov. K. C. Build, Secretary ilf the Discharged Prisoners’ Aid Society', at Auckland. Speaking.at some length oh the matter. Mr Rudd contended that It was wrong to hold out either promise or’ threat in dealing with an alleged offender. He illustrated his contention by quoting a ease which occurred in England, where a prisoner had been discharged when a police officer admitted having threatened him.

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 ladies’ sports coats in art silk IDs (id, 2!)s lid, 30s (it at Addisons. —Advt. Pleasant evidence of the extent to which the reputation of (Hasson’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 £4 17s (id, £5 10s. £« ,ss. £6 17s (id. £7 ss. £7 17s (id. £8 os. 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 ovailablo to any one. .lust drop a line to (ilasson and Co. Warden’s Buildings, Cashel St. Christchurch and say whether you prefer light or dark materials.—Advt

M’hcn you ask for SHAHLV.' Fl.fin MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,” hut get SHAHLAND’S. Best that money can buy. Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment u f Spring Millinery—at very roa-ionai.lo prices—opening, out for Saturday ni Advt.

Get ready for spring lime, ft is right at. your doors atul your wardrol requires replenshiitg with lighter wear for the lighter weatlir. M'e are now offering a lieautiful range of underwent for ladies in mid-weight for spring and light-weight for summer. All these fresh and pretty garments have been specially selected for our trade, and represent the very la'est lasldonahlo styles. They are marked at p.ices t ensure a quick clearance. McGruer ami Co., cash drapers, Hokitika ami Groyuiouth.—Advt.

Sow that spring cleaning is the order i i' the day. we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleum.:, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and bangin s. These are decidedly well worth your inspe tion al Schroder ard Co’s.—Advt. Everybody’s happy. everybody's triad 1 Washing day clouds are dispersed by the wonderful “NO-RL BBING Laundry Help and Golden Hide Soap.— Advt. No bail after-effects with WA ' WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm Worriers.