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Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1921, Page 2

Tlie Committee ot the Hokitika Bowling ( lull meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in tin' pavilion.

There was au enjoyable practice on . howling green on Saturday afteroooii, a fair attendance being present. A dainiv afternoon tea was arranged |,indh supplied by Mesdamcs Pilkingtoii and Dulgliesh.

Ladies! Sec our display of smart millinery, veils and veilings on view for three days only in our window, and afterwards in showroom. Addisons. — Advt.

Sufferers from headaches, dizziness, blurring of print or difficulty in threading a needle, should consult Mi B. T. Bickcrton, eye-sight specialist, ot Wellington, at Keller’s Hotel, Hokitiko. to-dav (Monday) or to-morrow (Tuesday), Nov. 2*th arid 29th. Clients aie advised to call early owing to bis Biiiiierous appointments.

The Cantorbruy Steamship Company received advice, bv the last English mail. tlmi. the steamer I‘clune, lor many yea is owned by the company which trailed u> Greymouth for many years, bail run aground about foui miles’north-east of Secamp, while on a voyage from Blythe to Rouen. At 'S'o time the mail left she bad not been lion ted off.

For the remainder of this month we are offering special prices for all our tapestry squares, runners and Axmmster rugs. Now is the time to replenish your home and salve money. Also just'landed, one bale of reversible woe! pile rugs at 27s 6d, 37s 6*l, 52s (id an . 84s. Addisons. —Advt.

Information received in Christchurch, says the “Press” states that the Government bis issued instructions, that, from Dec, Ist., stamps shall be sold only from the Stamp Department’s offices and from the Post Offices. This will cut out all sales by stationers and other tradespeople, who receive a small commission on sales, but who usually keep stamps a‘s a convenience to clients. The instructions, evidently, are the result of the Government’s economy policy. ,

A very large “gathering of the clans” was held at Groyniontli on Thursday night, to honour- the chief of the Grey Caledonian Society, .Mr I’. Mackenzie. Mr D. Tennent, on behalf of tin- members of the Society, presented Mr Mackenzie with a silver tea anil coffee service Mr Tennent said that for the four years of the Society’s life the guiding band bail been that of their chief. The Society in that i>erioil bad grown from a handful of members to a roll number of 380. Mr A. J’. Sharkey, the well-known driver of the Boss train, is shortly retiring from the railway service oil superannuation. Since the opening of the Boss railway Mr Slim key has been driving the train from Hokitika to Boss. Previously lie was oil the Otira express run and in Wellington district. A popular official, Mr Sharkey’s familiar figure will be missed from his accustomed post by patrons of the southern railway service.

At a meeting last week of the Grey brunch of the Automobile Association, a discussion took place about the teleplume at Healey being disconnected, which was a great hindrance to motorists requiring assistance in crossing the river. It was decided to have the matter brought before members of Parliament, and also endeavour to have Healey connected with Arthur’s Pass by telephone. The following motion was passed "That tlie Association repair tlie telephone wire across the AA’aimaknriri river anil that an endeavour lie made to get Healey connected on the telephone with Arthur’s Pass, so that telegrams can be forwarded obtaining information regarding the state of the river and arranging for horses when required.”

Fast drawing to a close. Great summer sale, special bargains for Saturday, Nov, 19th. and following days. See big price list circulating through this newspaper Friday, and if unable to attend sit down and write for your requirements, all goods are post free. Don’t let this great, opportunity of buying your new summer and ’Xmas goods at sale prices slip by. AVc keep faith with the public. Our sales, are sincere and genuine. McGnier and Co. Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Grovmouth.— Ailvt.

Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment of Spring Millinery—at very reasonable prices—opening out for Saturday ni.• i —Advt. When you ask for SHARLAND’S FIiUTD MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,” but get SHARLAND’S. Best that money can buy.

Tlie “D.1.C.” Christchurch, draw attention to their new stock of cotton dress fabrics.

Ladies! See our display l)f sliial’t ihillinery, veils and veilings 6h viefv for three days only in onr window, and afterwards in showroom. Addisons. — Advt.

•.Asked on Friday whether the 10 per cent retrenchment wuuld apply t' teacher* as well as the Public Service, the Minister of Education said: All f can say at present is that tin 1 matter has mil yet been decided by the Cabinet. It lias vet til he discussed.

Very rumpleic arrangements are now being made foi the big conceit in the Princess Theatre on Wednesday evening by tile Lyric Concert Company. A full dress rehearsal was held in Saturday evening, anil musical critics predict this entertainment to he the best ever presented in Hokitika. The box plan is filling rapidly and intending patrons are well advised to book seats eur;-. avoid disappointment.

The Boundaries Commission has issued details of population iu each electorate according to tlie preposed new boundaries. It lias allocated city seats apparently on the hasis ot a minimum population of 18,000, while country constituencies have lower totals, owing to the operation of the country quota. Tho new "Waikato constituency has a population of 14,327, the Prime Minister's electorate, Franklyn, contains 15.735, while the smallest constituency from a population viewpoint is Clutha, containing 13.319 persons.

.For the remainder of this month wo aro offering special prices for all our tapestry squares, runners and Axminster rugs. Now Is the timo to replenish vour home and save money. Also just landed, one hale of reversible wool pile rugs at 27s 6d, 3»s 6d, 52s fid and 84s. Addisons. —Advt.

There lias boon much talk kitelv, says a Wellington correspondent, .of amalgamation ot' Government depifrtiftents in pursuance of the economy campaign. Inquiries show that though several such proposals have been considered none have yet tiocn definitely decided upon. One suggested amalgamation, which 7s almost certain to bo brought about, concerns the Government Insurance Department—Life, Firo and Accident. Amalgamation in this direction, it is thought, would mean a considerable saving in branch offices and agencies. If such amalgamation were completed it is probable that Mr Richardson, Commis sinner of the Insurance Department, would be at the head.

The Municipal Band visited tlie Mental Hospital yesterday afternoon and rendered a splendid programme of music. During the afternoon the Bandsmen and friends were entertained at afternoon tea by t-lie staff, when the Matron and Arc Dale thanked the Band for their visit and assured them that the programme had be#ii very much appreciated by lxith patients and staff, and that they would like the Band to make a return visit at an earfy date. Mr B< iss, conductor, replying on behalf of the Band stated that it would afford the members much pleasure to render another programme at an early date.

Pleasant evidence of tho extent to which the reputation of (Hasson’s Suits have extended was given a little while ago when an enquiry for patterns wag received from Johannesburg, South Africa. Evidently our readers see not the only ones alive to the good value given by this firm, who are now offering all wool sac suits to measure at £l” 17s fid. £5 10s, £6 ss, £6 17s 6d, £7 ss, £7 17s 6d. £8 ss. Every garment is guaranteed made to measure, while the suit must fit or the full purchase price will lie at once refunded. Simple home mensuremeat system and patterns are evailable *0 any one. Just drop a line to Glasson.and Co. Wnrdell’s Buildings, Casli»l St. Christchurch and say whether you prefer light or dark materials.—Advt r the remainder of this month wo aro offering special price*'for all qur tapestry squares, runners and Axnunster rugs. Now is the time to replenish vour home and save money. Also iust"landed, one bale Ot reversible wool pile rugs at 27s fid. 37s 6*l, 52s fid and S4s. Addisons. —Advt. Now that spring cleaning is the order of the day. we would draw vour attention to our new stock of linoleum:, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and bangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder nrd Co’s. —Advt.

The name “Nelson Monte’s” not only signifies Tea but Tea of the best quality Their brands ar 0 Royal Tea 3s, per lb., Willow Pattern, throe grades, 3s, 3s 2d. and 3s fid per lb. A\ rite down on your Grocer's list - Nelson Mortte’s Tea. also Nelmoa Cocoa and Nelmon Coffee. —Advt.