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Hokitika Guardian, 2 December 1921, Page 2

.Mrs Mu Ivanov and family in son a notice ul thanks in this issue. .Just arrived at Mrs T.i Hivnan’s, a nioo assortment of blouses and jumpers, also smart aocordeon pleated skirts at lowest possible‘prices for cash. Mrs I'. Heunau, Revolt St.—Advt.

11 111-scow tiers Jim! others intcreste:! arc reminded that nominations lor all events on both days of the Westland Haring C hi Vs mooting on Monday and Tuesday of Christmas week, close at p.m. on Wednesday next, Dec. 7tii. .

Tlu* usual practice w ill Ik* j>l;ivrd on the local bowling jj;reen to-mor-row afternoon, commencing at 2.,M0 o'clock. .Members are requested to p;ot in as mueb practice as possible in 'ieu of the match with the (iroy Club at (•reymouth on the following Satm <l:i \

"ll.lt's” announce the arrival of 100 paits of boys’ boots, light make for! best; also heavier line with beet and j toe plates for school wear, 17s Oil to) 21s Oil, all sizes. Also a splendid line in girl's pure wool black stockings, j sizes 3 to 9, from 3s lid to Is (id at the X./. Clothing Factory.- Advt. A Wellington message states as the result of the policy of iidi'i'iii'liinent, a further serious "cut” is being made in defence expenditure. The decision in- : volvcs the closing down of ihc training sclioul at Tientham and the dismissal ; nf a laige number of the peimaniuiti staff engaged in the i-.imp. The Min | is lit of Defence will make a statement mi ll.i- subject in a few days. ,

Huy "11. H.” footwear and you will get satisfaction. In every pair you get style, fitting and long service. Ladies’ smart Oxfords from 29s (id, patent courts from 25s 6d, velvet shoes in strap, court, anil lace 14s fid and 15s (id. Men's Derby lsiots, medium and light weights 29s 6d, 355, 39s Oil. Tan brogue shoes 355, tan hoots 355, at the N.Z, Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A private cable from Sydney received in town to-day states Mr I). J. Evans and daughters, and Misses Hudson and McLeod were sailing for New Zealand to-day.

The following lines are being offered by Glassou and Co. at Keller’s sample looms, Hokitika :—Ladies’ stylish tweed costumes and frocks 69s Gd, tweed skirts 14s (id, 19s 6d, silk blouses Us (id, striped delaine blouses 8s lid, men’s working trousers 13s 9d, men’s shirts, sox, underwear, etc. at warehouse prices; also men’s ready to wear suits.

A display of work to be sold at the (;laud Bazaar oil Wednesday will be mi view in the windows ol the former shop of Miss Ross, Revell Street, on Saturday, from which will be gathered in some small degree the fine display ~f goods collected by the Ladies’ Literarc Society. All donors of work are requested to leave it with Mrs Hickson as soon as convenient.

During the week ended noon on Monday, 28 notifiable diseases were reported' in the Can lei'll ury-Wcst Coast Health District .as follows : —A\ estland : Enteric I. Inangahua: Scarlet lever-, tuberculosis 1. Grey: Tuberculosis North Canterbury: Diphtheria 4, tubercvuliisis 2. pneumonia 1. puerperal septicaemia 1. erysipelas 1, .varicella I. Ashburton; ScatJcL fever 3, varicella 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 4, diphtheria 2.

“Believing that the commission of two and a-half per cent, oil the sale ol stamps Ims been withdrawn. 1 wash to ask the Enstmastcr-Gcneral whether lie will reconsider the matter in view of tbc fact that it will he a great inconvenience tor persons to have tm go to

a Post Office for a penny or twopenny stamp,” said Mr Hotter in the House. The Minister replied that lie would be glad to give the matter his most earnest consideration. Tic would remark, however, that in times of economy and retrenchment the commission that ioulil be saved on the sale of stamps was money worth having. He did not wish to cause any iilconvenieneo to the public, but tlm 'Department must pay. and it was going to be made) to pay. Any saving that could be made would be in the interests of officers of the Department and the whole country.

At Addington Stock sales on Weilnes day there was » fulling off in the entry of fat- pigs, as compared with the pre violin week. Prices showed little change from last week. Values were:—Chopjisrs, £3 to £4 17s (id; extra heavy baconers, to £4 17$ 6d; heavv hat-on-ers. £4 to £4 17s fid: light bat-oners. CJ 5s to £3 17s (id; average price per lb. (id tu 7d. Heavy porkers, .£3 to £3 10s; light porkers, £2 7s 6d to £2 17s 6d. Average price per lb, 7d to Bd. A fair sized entry of store pigs was forward. but had it not been, for outside competition, prices would have fallen away. Late rates were maintained. Values were: - Large stores, ,£2| 5s to £2 Ids; medium stores, £1 18s to £2 4s; small stores, £1 7s tol £1 12s; weaners. 17s to £1 3s; small weaners. 9s to 12s.

Tlic secretaries of the various unions have been cireulai is.-.i by the Otago Labour Representation Committee, notifying them that a conference of all affiliated and unalliliated unions will he held on February litli. The object as set out is: "To discuss the best way of dealing in an organised manner uitli the questions—industrial, political, and social—which must be handled by tiie unions if they are to justify their existence as working class organisations.” This is in view of the general election next year. The committee wishes to lie a hie, as the lesult of the conference (says the circular) to state some six or seven months before the election takes place, where united i.abmir stands.

The Grand Bazaar to open in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon next is now causing quite a stir among the ladies. The display promise to be a most attractive one and there will he a fine opportunity of securing Christmas presents in endless variety, a great assortment () f useful clothing for children and much fancy and needlework that will give every satisfaction for quality aiid good work. The Town Hall will lie a regular fairy Isiwer while there will be the Xmas tree to attract and amuse the kiddies. Upstairs there will be afternoon tea etc., and games that will attract both old and young. Everything points to the steady work of the Ladies Literary Society being substantially rewarded for their untiring efforts anil a very substantial sum being raised to augment the funds of the local Beautifying Associntiok.

Have your hoy dressed in “H. 8.” toggery for Xmas and he w ill he more pleased than if you gave him some toy to play with. Boys as well as men like smart clothes, and they know "11.11.” brand stands for smartest cut ami best finish. Two hundred hoys’ suits have arrived for our Xmas trade. Let your hoy have one of these and see him happy and well dressed this Xmas.— Advt.

Schroder and Co. ammunee the ai rival of a specially choice shipment of Spring Millinery—at very reiwonnhlo prices—opening out for Saturday i:i;:i Advt.

Tested in thousands of kitchens, SI IA It HAND'S linking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others—worth more. | \V()l.Set'S SCHNAPPS, vastly su 1 jMoior to all other stimulants

j “NO-RUBHING laundry help never i fails to effect a quick divorce of grease or paint from mechanics’ wear.—Advt. j Now that spring cleaning is the ord-r of the day, we would draw your attention to our new stoik ol linoleum;, . carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares ! and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at .Schroder ard Co’s. - Advt.