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Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1921, Page 2

The A. and A. stores will insert a replace notice to-morrow. Messrs W. .McKay and Sun notify suits to measure from L-> Bis, with a fine selection of suitings to band to select from. Tip. I’noific Cable Board notify that cable messages for America via I’acific arc subject to delay. Heavy delay is probable on week end messages lodged tor, transmission during the coming week end. Some interesting lines from the mercery department at H.B's. Genuine president braces Is lid, summer underwear trout (is (s<l. latest designs in neck wear from 2s (Id, fancy sox .’ls (id. '( i >lt ill in 1 woollen sox Is lid, Inner shirts from 8s (id, a splendid collection in felt bats from V>s ''.l at the N. y . Clothing Factory. - Advt.

the Jlagistia to s Court tins morning before Messrs H. M. sou ami A. E. Benjamin, Justices, the police charged M. Connolly with assaulting J l" Fowler at the Central Hotel last, evening when refused admission. The, defendant pleaded guilty and was eonvieted anil fined L2. J Men! The advantage of purchasing voitr goods Irom the H.B. is >ou can .ret what you want when you want it. Note these by the way: AA orsteil trousers, cull bottoms, IDs (id, smalt sac suits from 89s (id, strong denims 9s lid, smart sports suits Irom rts tut to lllos at the X.Z. Clothing Factory. , —Advt. The world smiles to-dav, the clouds of the past few weeks having melted away yesterday. Last- night with a big moon and u .dear sky was an ideal one and to-dav, a bright sunshine and clear atmosphere has almost already made one forget the experiences of the past couple of weeks with its constant wet weather. Our readers will be mteiested t know tlial Messrs Glasson axul Co I Christchurch, will In- opening m Rol- . lev's sample rooms, Hokitika, on , Thursday, Friday and Saturday next. In addition to taking orders for suits j to measure, the firm are offering men s strong tweed working trousers at Ills fid, men’s sweaters 12s lid, men > I shirts 5s lid, men’s underwear, ties. I sox, etc.. at sjiovial prices. Hoys - tweed suits, ladies all wood tnecil skirts gqs. blouses, jumpers etc. at less than simp prices.— Advt.

A most enjoyable party was hold on Wednesday evening in Miss Davies Music Studio, when Mrs Withers »as entertained as the guest of a lew friends.. Musical items interspersed with lively names passed a merry eveninn In a neat and happy speech, Mr Con Ison, on helm II of those present, presented Mrs Withers with a ' ti ' handsome piece of Mnorcralt ware, and an autograph address. Mrs Withers leclinglv responded. A dainty siippci was served and the guest accorded musical honours, the jolly I’vonmij licin" brought to a close hy the sm sting of Atild Lang Syne and the National Anthem. As no shipping is available lor the shipment of the lorry purchased at j Wanganui for the Westland County Council, to the West Coast, Mr W ■ | Hohinson who purchased the machine lor the local body, is driving it on its own power to Wellington and will slop theme, to Grey-mouth in a day or two. Before leaving Wanganui Mr Robinson gave tin. truck a good try out, and was satisfied it. would he equal to local requirements. The machine on arrival will 1m worked on the Kokatahi road, bringing out gravel from the rivet bed liy-way of Hohinson and White roads for the improvement and repair of the main road. Cater if will be put on repair work of Cake Kameri road. Tlio death of Air Charles Rodger j ■Lindsay, took' place-, yesterday. at ; (Ireymouth. Deceased was a native of j Australia, aged (17 years, and had soreod for UO years in the Railway Stores 1 Department, 14 of which were spent in (Ireymouth. He retired from the service seven years ago. lie leaves a widow and family ol three daughters (Airs Haglund. (Ireymouth, Mrs K. Aloss. (ireymouth, and Aliss Cvelyn Lindsay) and two sons (Hugh. of Booth. AfcDonalil and Co.. Christchurch, and Gordon, Railway Department. (ireymouth). Another son. Donald was killed during the war. The late Mr Cindsay was held in the highest esteem by all classes of the community. Babies, growing children and invalids who suffer from stomach troubles will find relief in SHARI.AND’S 1 FCI ID At AGNESI A. Larger bottle—lower price. 1

North Island mails by tlje Maori connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. A euchre tournament and dance will be held at the Blue Spur on Friday, Oct. 21st. in aid of the children’s school prize fund. Good music, good prizes and good supper provided. — Advt. See the splendid range oi toot wear at the H. 8.. The house for good lootwear:— Ladies’ suede shoes lbs fid, glace derbys 22s to 29s (id, latest Oxford shoes from 29s (id, men’s derby boots 29s (id, :i2s lid, strong shooters from 2:is (id at the N.Z. Clothing Fa- ‘ torv.—Atlvt.

The grand plain and fancy dress ball at Albert Hall, Ruatnpu, takes place to-morrow (Friday) evening. Capital arrangements have been made tor the function which promises to he largely attended and very successful. Robinson's lorry leaves the Town Clock tomorrow evening carrying intending patrons of the ball.* The Hokitika Boxing Association has been advised by Mr W. Pritchard that lie had interviewed Brian McClearv, tin' Australasian heavy-weight champion, in reference to a. challenge issued to him by the Association on behalf of Mr Staffan, to box in Hokitika. Mr McClearv replied that he intends to durii professional and therfore declined to meet Staffan as desired.

In connection with the Baby Show on Monday afternoon, there are promises of a very fine entry of babies from all round the district, so that the interest in the gathering should he well assured, and keen competition assured. The musical programme to be given (Turing the.afternoon will include items by several visitors from Greymonth. A stall well laden with useful articles, mainly of baby wear will be an attraction, and there will be afternoon tea. fruit salad and ice ci eams. In the evening a grand euchre tournament will be held, with dance to follow.

Another large gathering assembled at St Mary’s Club rooms last evening to take part in the euchre tournament and dance. There was keen competition for the valuable prizes offered. The first ladies’ prize was won by Mrs 1). Hunter and the second by Miss Kortegast. The successful gents were Messrs Calkin and Faulkner. Mr C : 1 1 - lan kindly donated bis prize to the management which was subsequently auctioned and realised a tip-top price. The winners at the lucky table were Mrs 11. Fitzgerald and Miss Mulvaney and Messrs Geo. I .akin and .las. Gieso. After supper the ball was cleared and a verv enjovable dance was held. McLean’s Orchestra kindly at (ended and enlivened the proceedings with a splendid programme of dame music w hich "was very much appreciated hotii by tile management and dancers. Misses A. Daly. M. Giese, N. Scnf. Kelly, and Mrs Lyons also a-sis • ! The floor was in the eapabh' hand- of Mr \Y. Holley, who kept things going merrily until 1 a.m.

A meeting to revive the Hokitika Swimming Club was held at the ( ountv Chambers at 7 o’clock last night, Mt D. J. Evans being in the chair. There was a representative attendance, including members ot the teaching stall of the school, school committee, Borough Council, and public. The Chairman explained the action leading up to the meeting, and read a letter from the Borough Council offering LoO to repair the baths, anil granting a live years’ lease of same at a nominal rental. Received with thanks. As the w aters for the baths was not availa.de frum the town supply, it was necessary in seek it elsewhere, and the kanieri Electric Ltd. had made a gTiienms offer in connection therewith. (lie Company would give the power tree ot cost for pumping for the first season, anil run a service line free ot cost, (lie plant would he installed at cost puce. The offer was considered very generous. and a cordial vote ot thanks was passed to the management. Ihelliairman Stated he had made arrangements with Mr 1). Stevenson to go on with the repairs to the baths, ami the < °st of the pumping plant would he availaide in a day or two. It was resolved to appoint a provisional committee to ~,, i ß to wavs ami means, t.ie committee Vo meet next week, and report to a later meeting. The comm,tee appointed were Messrs Law n. Houston W ogai), Hansford. Staveley. Heenan, \ ii-eii Irvine. Seeheek, Bilkii.gtoli Gifford ami Tomlinson. The general opinio., expressed was that an active and useful season would open up one.' the Club was organised and the hathavailable to members.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS Is an effective health preservative. Get ready for spring time. It is l i.rlit at your doors and your wardrobe requires ieplonshing with lighter wear for the lighter weathr. "e arc now offering a beautiful range ol underwear for ladies in mid-weight for spring am li.dit-weight for summer. All these fresh and pretty garments have been speciallv selected tor our Uadi, •»id represent the very latest lashumabk stvlos. They are marked at puces ensure a quick clearance. Met.ruei and Co., cash drapers, Hokitika ami Gievmouth. —Aclvt. When vou ask for SHARLAND’S FI.I’ll) .MAGNESIA don’t take any 1 him' "inst as good,” hut get SIIARI.AND’S. Rest that money can buy. Gets through “Washing day” with delightful dispatch the one and only. “NO-RUBBING” laundry help: a Is carton does 7 weeks. Use with “Golden Rule” Soap. —Adrt. Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment of Spring Millinery--at very reaaoiian.a prices--opening out for Saturday nr; —Advt.