Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1921, Page 2

North Island mails hv the AValiine connected with the AVest Coast express at Christchurch this morning. At the I’rinccss Theatre this evening, I’ollard’s are screening a grand double programme. In addition to the “Blue Pearl” and the Serial “Invisible Hand” Olive Thomas, the popular screen actress. will he seen in “Everybody's Sweetheart”. Pollard's orchestra will render a splendid musical programme. Millinery: Wo, have just received another fine lot of models and ready-to-wears. Inspection invited.—Addi-sons.-—Advt.. At the o|R‘iiing of the Hokitika Bowling (lull's season, which will take place on Saturday next at 2.31) p.m., wet or fine, in addition to the presentation of the Duncan Cup to the winner of the singles championship to he held for a year, members will take the opportunity of bidding good-bye to Mr J. N. Xalder. the popular Secretary of tin* Club, who is leaving next week for Ci-borne to take up his official duties

Men! If you want Mercery goods that will give you downright good '(•nice you can do a whole lot worse than buy *11.1!.” Brands. Note these I Winceyette shirts with bands x (i each these nic good, smart handkerchief tics 1 1 cm 2y(i upwards. Men’s pyjama suits 1.3(1, Cashmere (jus from 1/11, Colonial woollen sox 1/11, Genuine President Braces 1/11, at tile X.Z. Clothing Factory.- Advt.

On Friday evening at St. Mary's Club there is to be a musical evening. No pains have been spared to present a really (irst-class programme, in addition to which slipper will be served and a dance will follow. A specially interesting feature of the evening will lie a guessing competition in which all should take part and try to win the handsome prizes. Come along one and all and bring your pencils with you. - Advt.

The Public Hall ai Knkatahi will present a busy nppcniane,' on next Wednesday night wlidi the place will 1.-.* all astir with tho big basket hull. Similar fMictions to this in tin* past have piovid a groat success and this one pro mises In l«* an even greater success.

I li'Tr will be a large (; rowd fiom iiokitikn in addition to the Kohatahi and Koiterungi settlers. Excellent music has been arranged for and the supper arrangements, are complete.

A very successful Euchre and dance was held at St. Mary’s Club rooms last evening, and considering the weather was well attended. The prize winners were Miss M. liotirke and Airs M. Mc< ißvin, and Messrs 11. Sliand ami A. Sumner first and second Ladies and Gents respectively. The lucky tahle winners were Mesdames H. Harbor and F. Groiifskv and Messrs T. Gillooly and K. Dale. The musi,. was supplied by Miss K. Reid. Messrs E, Breeze and K. Stewart had charge of the (loot*.

A story is told by Sir Hadon-Powell ol the courage ot a I 1 rench Boy scout in the neighbourhood of the firing line, by reading a letter found on the laxly of a dead German. The letter was as under:- A traitor lias just btmn shot —a little I’rench lad helon giug to onej of these gymnastic societies which wear tricolour colours*—the bov scouts* a poor young follow who, in his infatuation. wanted to lie a hero. The German column was passing along a wooded defile, and lie was caught, and asked whether the French were a limit. He refused to give information. Fifty yards further on there was fire from cover of the wood. The prisoner was asked in French if lie had known that the enemy was in the forest, and lie did not deny it. lie went with a firm step to a telegraph post, and stood up against it,* with the green vineyard at his hack, ami received l!ic volley of the firing party with a proud smile on his face. Infatuated wretch-* It was a pity to see such wasted courage.” ,

Fast drawing to h close. Groat sum mer sale, special bargains for Satur day, Xov. llitli. and following days. See big price list circulating through this newspaper Friday, and if unable to attend sit down and write for your re<|iiiremonts. all goods are post free. Don’t let this great opportunity of buying your new summer and ’Xmas goods at sale prices slip by. Wo keep faith with the public. Our sales are sincere and genuine. MeGruer and Co. Cash Drapers. Hokitika and Greymonth.—Advt. To ensure getting genuine “XAZOL” —the true and tried cough and cold remedy—always order, by name. Desist, imitations and substitutes. Get what you want—“NAZOL.” Our Condon buyers have sent us a I fine lot of ladies all wool cashmere hose. Splendid (nullities, prices from 4s lid to 7s fid. Also children 1 hose in plain and with fancy tops.—Addisons. -Advt. Decoinmended bv the medical pro fession.—WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

The Westland Land Board was engaged yesterday afternoon for the best part of alt hour hearing an application for a T.G.L. at Waitnha. Objection was made to the grant by the present hpldcr, the applicant claiming that the holder’s title did not .cover all the land in question. Counsel and agent for the respective parties had a lengthy word battle, and on one occasion there was some heat shown and a disparaging remark was made by counsel as to the action of a Government inspecting officer. This was at ones* over-ruled by the Commissioner, who stated he had every confidence in his officer t Ultimately the Commissioner made it suggestion in favour of grunting an area not covered bv the objector’s title. This was refused by the applicant who stated the area was useless as it was all swamp and there was no dry ground as an outlet therefrom included in the suggested grant ’Jhe Board then resolved to refuse the application in toto.

A donation of £t Is from the Hokitika Gas Coy. Ltd., is' acknowledged hv the Hokitika Fire Brigade.

Special prices on all carpets during this month. Tapestry runner at 9s 6d, 9s lid, lls fid. Carpet squares in pleasing designs from £6 los at Addisons.—Advt. The Masonic visitors arrived yesterday morning and visited the racecourse in the afternoon, to-day the visitors were taken to Rimii dredge and this evening the masonic installation takes place.

There was a steady heavy downpour of rain all day yesterday, as can be gathered from the record for the 2-1 hours ended at 9 o’clock this morning which amounted to 3.26 inches. The rain stopped during tlx* night and tod iv has been fine.

The pinnacle of good value in Hokitika is “H.ll.’s” store in Rev.'ll St. Here’s some quotes in Mens and Boy’s clothing, its getting near Ninas, the time of the year people think of fitting themselves out with smart and up-to-date clothing. Mens suits from 89/G, to CO 10/-. Men’s summer sports suits from G9/G to CllJn. Men’s Worsted trousers, cuff hutloms from 19/6, also plenty of hoy’s suits and shorts to choose from at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. —Advt. Now that spring cleaning is the order of the day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleum., carpet runners, hearth rugs, square* aiid hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder ard Co’s.—Advt.

To eliminate destructive rubbing in washing clothes thrifty housewives use only “NO-RUBBING” laundry help; Is cartons everywhere.—Advt.