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Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1921, Page 2

it is understood that alter the New Year the connection between the East and West Coast will he curtailed to two days weekly instead of three. The death took place at Waitaha \eslcidav of Mr John C. Williams, lather of Mrs Hugh Linklaler, ot Waitaha. Deceased, who was a widow(•l ,aiue from Hamilton district and had been living with bis only daughter lor some time. He was 82 .veins o! age. The remains will be taken to Nelsoi) ioi in torment. Tho A. and A. Stores have an intercstmg advertisement in our columns this week, and the list of new fruits and other ’Ninas lines mentionoed should interest housekeepers. The A. and A. Stores are now showing pro. baljly the best assortment of 'Xmas goons seen in ’Hokitika lor some years. Advl.

At McLean's Picture entertainment ibis evening the orchestra will play the overture to ’“Tancredi” (Rossini), and the following will be included ill the musical programme- -"William Tell” (Hossino; ‘‘Evening Star” from “Tannhauser” (Wagner) ; "Spring Song” (Mendelssohn) ; "Serenade” (Seimlici t) ; “Maid of the East” (Neale) ; ‘‘C'alipli cf Jlagdad” (lioieldieu) and by special ’equest "The Miserere” irom "II Travatore” (Verdi). The overturn will comicem-e at 5 minutes to 8. There was a fair entiy of stock at the 'lotaia Elat Yards on Wednesday, hui only a moderate attendance o! buyers, wbo sal very tight as regards offers in view el' the ruling prices of fat stock. Line alter line submitted under the hammer acre passed in. However, before the close of the afternoon most ot the lines were placed. Messrs G. \\ . Moss and Co. icpoil selling as bilious: On account of Mr W. O’Malley JO three and four-year steers L'l 10s, I I two-scar > tern’s CJ ."is. On account of Mr PPreudergast, 21 three and four-year' s.ee.s L'T 2s (id. Go account ol Mr E. : W. Campbell, I empty heilers C 3 12s, i 2 heifers (yea i lings) 325, I cow and call' u;i, 1 sou at L'2 Us. On account of Messrs Jacobs Rios., 10 yearling steers C2 2s lid ; also placed privately several lines of fat lambs for Xmas and New Year delivery. A line of very prime bullocks sold bn- forward delivery. Millinery! Millinery! Millinery! Addison’s have opened to-day, ex “lonic” direct from London, one ease ot the latest and smartest straws, readyto w ears in Tagels and Pedals. ) our inspection is invited. - Advt. A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe do chine jumpers, also pinafore, blouses suitable for the holidays are creating a great demand at Schroder and Co’s; who also stock a fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk underwear.—Advt. In SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest strength, purest quality and best vnlue.

Gas accounts must bo paid by noon to-morrow to secure discount. I , During the month of November the estates of the following deceased per- j sons in the district were accepted for administration by the Public Trustee John Gildea, George Gillingham, Ed- . ward Tolluirst, Janet Harrison, Alex; J antler R. Morris and Eleanor Dean. ’ Millinery! Millinery! Millinery!,. Addison’s have opened to-day ex “Toil- , j,.,” direct from London, one case of the latest and smartest straws, rend.vto wears in Tagels and Pedals, \oitr inspection is invited- Advt. ' At the Princess Theatre to-morrow , afternoon at 3 o’clock Messrs W. Jeffries' and Co., will sell the Westland . Racing Club rights and immediately ; after Messrs M. Houston and Co., will sell the Westland Trotting Club’s rights' for the Christinas meetings. Tliere is every prospect af the coming meetings being ns sacccssful as former gatherings. • 1

The New Zealand Executive of the Returned Soldiers’ Association has adopted Hip Flanders poppy as the soldiers’ emblem of mourning. This has already been adopted throughout the Allied nations, and New Zealand now has fallen into line, and on Anzac Day everybody will he expected to wear the poppy. The movement for making the poppv the (lower of remembrance originated in France, and a special committee sent Colonel S -A. Molfntt, of the United States army, on an exten-

sive tour, with the object of securing its adoption by tho Allies generally. Colonel Moifatt, said that the Flanders poppy was an appropriate emblem of the fraternity which existed- between the Allied armies. At Addington stock sales there was a slight falling off in the entry noticeable, and the demand, except for heavy batoners, was rather better than at recent sales. The heaviest baeoners sold at under (id per lb. Values were:—Choppers L2 to £1 10s. light haveners £3 5s to £A heavy baeoners £-1 to ,C 4 ss, average nrice fid to 7<l per lb. -. light porkers £2 7s to C2 12s Oil, heavy porkers C2 15s to £3 3s, average price per lb, 8d to 9d. A small entry of store pigs was forward, consisting chiefly of small to medium-sired pigs. Sows ing pig were at a discount*, hut a. sow and litter made £B. Values were as fol-lows:--Medium stores Cl 12s "to £1 18s, small stores 18s to £1) 10s. good woAners His nd to 225. Kco'mmv in updating, also in avoidi, :iht- laying ol new cable across r,,.,k Strait "ill he secured hv the use Hi: Mutiny printing telegraph bej. Wellington and ( hristclmi tli. A i ;.i< cut the sending rate is thirty v. ord-, a minnt'-, bill later the system Uill piobablv be sjieotlod up to forty words. Tlie wonder of the -Murray printer, however, is that eight messages, four going and lour coming, may bem’ the wire at the same cut, double the •‘quad." that was a wonderful step tot-ward when it was humdtired. The number ol operators "ill not be greatly reduced, bul the system v.ill bring about »: great saving h>

enormously increasing the efficiency .it' tin. lines and . allies, pi nimbly increasiti.r their capacity threet.ild. The Min-,-ay plant as at work to-day cost about f.10(10. A no" cable anil land line from Wellington to Christchurch, which would have become essential m a very short time, would cost something like C.'iO.OOO.

Tlie Westport Times says a man, who gave his name as F. Richards, was arrested in Greymouth oil Monday evening on a charge if issuing valueless cheques in Westport during tile weekend. It appears that accused landed in Westport about Friday, and went to Stevens’ Hotel, where he stated, he intended staying until Wednesday. He described himself as being the second I mate of the s.s. Alexander. He cashed

a ohoque in the hotel lor Co and received that amount less 24s for board. During his stay in town ho visited Lawsou’s hoot shop and bought a, pair of shoes and n pair of guinlioots, for which he gave a cheque for C 7 and received £1 t)s 6.1 in change. On Monday he left Stevens’ hotel before breakfast, stating that he would return later. He went to the (fraud Hotel for breakfast, and afterwards engaged a private ear from Mr lletts to convey him to (1 revmouth. On arriving in that town, accused went into a bank and secured a cheque book and wrote a cheque for payment of the car hire, for CIO. Complaints being made to the police by Messrs Wood and Stevens, in a very short time, accused was arrested in Oreynioiitb. He was charged with the offences at Greymouth this morning and was remanded to appear in Westport on Friday next. At a mooting of the Canterbury Progress Ixuigne on Wednesday evening, a

letter was received from the State Forestry Department stating that a start would be made with tree planting on the West Coast early in the New Year. The letter was received. A telegram was received from the president of the Nelson branch asking the executive to support a request being made to Parliament bv a deputation for the pushing on of the Glenliope-Westport railway line. Mr Holland moved that the request he acceded to. Air Climie said it was not the policy of the League to urge the Government to undertake fresh expenditure at the present time, hut he considered that the League had, on a former occasion, promised to give support to the request. Mr Henderson said the president of the Nelson branch had asked him for the League’s support, and he had explained that the League could not pledge its support until it had received particulars as to the estimated cost of the work and the amount of money already spent on the undertaking. In view of the absence of such details, lie thought the League could not give the matter full consideration. An amendment on those limis was carried. “Nothing smarter or more exclusive in Frocks, Costumes and Blouses has lieen shown in Hokitika at such low prices,” remarked a lady on viewing the display now being made h v Glasson and Co., at Keller’s Sample Rooms. This well-known Christchurch firm are noted for value, and certainly the choice frocks and costumes in flannel, gabardine and serge are well worth inspection. Ladies who have planned to have something smart for the holidays simply cannot afford to pass the prices over. Men will also find themselves well catered for in all things needed at equally low prices. At the request of number of thei r country clients the firm have decided to extend their visit till the end of this month.— Advt. No more grinding of teeth lvith WADE’S WORM FTOS.

The engagement i» announced of Miss „ Annie Curtis youngest daughter of Airs James Curtis, Sent-., Dnnnevirke to Air Colin Ross, second son of Mr William Hoss, Hokitika. j .Millinery I Alillineryt Alillinery! Addison’s have opened to-day ex “lonic,” direct from London, one ease ot the latest and smartest straws, ready- . to wears in Tagels and Pedals. Yotir inspection is invited.—-Advt. j The new Xmas Presents and holiday I wearing apparel has arrived, this season our stocks are larger, and the va-ri-i ety of goods greater. A very attactive ! display awaits you in every department. . Our Millinery and ladies wearing apparel sections are a revelation ot fash- , ions very latest. A'ou can depend on \ ! getting the right shade of hosiery and | gloves. Toys too, for the kiddies.-—AIc-Gruer and Co., for low prices, Hokitika and Greynioutli.—Advt. AH the best cooks Wy SllAltj LAND'S is the best Baking Powder. It is cheapest, too. Ask your grocct.

A scientific, sanitary solvent for 1". “NO-RUBBING” laundry help—revolutionising the laundry labours of countless women. “Golden Rule" Soap is another lender. —Advt.

Try SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA and you’ll always ImY SIIAULAND’S. Fresher and more economical than imported Magnesia.

This Christmas we arc again to the fore with host value in men’s and l)Uy‘S suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6(1 upwards, carpet squares lino earns, hearth rugs and curtains can als<J bo found at Schroders. Trimmed hats nhd ready to wears, tho best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited.- Advt-. Tested in thousands of ’ kitchens, SHAR LAND’S Baking Wowtlor has ’never failed to rise. Costs loss than others—worth more.