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Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1922, Page 2

Presbyterians at lvokatahi are reminded of service in the Church on Thursday night at 8 o’clock.

At the Methodist Church on Sunday evening, Mr Currie, a visitor from Adelaide, will sing. “He shall feed His flock” (from the Messiah).—Advt.

Mr S'eddon M.P. left for Christchurch to-day and will reach Wellington in the coming week for the resumption of Parliament.

Messrs McMahon and Lee will sell by auction on Monday next at 11 a.m. at Reefton, five draught horses, drays and harness. Particulars in another column.

There is substantial hooking already for the performance of the opera “A Country Girl” at the Princess Theatre on Tuesday and "Wednesday nights next thus auguring large attendances both evenings. Only booking is necessary to secure the best seating accommodation.

'Messrs W. and G. Searle, of Hari Hari have inaugurated a motor lorry serve, .carrying goods and parcels between Ross aaid Watnroa. All goods addressed to their care will be promptly attended to.

Wo deeply regret to record the death of Mrs Goodfellow of Hampden Street, wife of Mr W. W. Goodfellow, the wellknown carpenter, which took place last night, after a lengthy illness. The deceased was a. native of Hokitika, a daughter of the late Mr,W. Douthwaite and was 44 years of age. Deceased leaves a bereaved husband, and two stepsons, to whom the sympathy of many friends will be extended.

We regret to record the death of another old resident in the person of Mr Patrick Maher, the well-known railway ganger of Hokitika, which took place this morning after a long illness. The deceased had been engaged with the railway service for the past 28 years, and was well known throughout the district. Me was a native of Ireland, 60 years of age, and leaves a widow and one daughter (Mrs T. Kenning of Hokitika) to whom the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends will lie extended.

The financial condition of the Australasian League football tourists is very healthy, according to advices from England. After deducting £B4O for entertainment tax, their share of the £3,891 Test “gate” at Leeds was £2,113, and the aggregate receipts from the ten games played were over £7OOO. As the estimated expenses of the tour are between £15,000 and £16,0(50, with two-thirds of the programme still to complete (states an exchange) the indications .point to a. satisfactory venture.

When you are ordering your ’Xmas calces don’t forget to try Laughtons. Every cake guaranteed; nothing but the finest materials used, no egg or butter substitutes. Teed calces Is 8d per 11)., light and dark calces Is 5d per lb., for cash.—Advt.

The new Xmas Presents and holiday wearing apparel has arrived, this season our stocks are larger, and the variety of goods greater. A very attactive display awaits you in every department. Our Millinery and ladieß wearing apparel sections are a revelation ot fashions very latest. You can depend on ; getting the right shade of hosiery and gloves. Toys too, for the kiddies.—McGruer and 00., for low prices, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also, pinafore blouses suitable for the holi- ! days are creating a great demand at 1 Schroder and Co’s; who also stock a j fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk un« j derwear.—Advb- • Lost—all faith in imitations! “NO' RUBBING” laundry help is ours beeouse it DOES THE WORK; Is a carton, sold everywhere.—Advt. i This Christmas we are again to the fore with best value in men’s and boys’ suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices. ’ Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also be found at Schroders. Trimmed hats and ready to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited Advt.

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arahura appear in tins issue. North Island mails by the Waliine connected with the West Coast express, at Christchurch this morning. The* hut lately occupied by the late .John (iildea is advertised for 'sAle by the Public Trustee in' this issue. i The engagement is announced of Mr j Thos. A. Ecclesfield, of Kokatahi, eldest 1 son of Mrs W. Wogan of, St Albans, 1 Christchurch, and Miss Maud M. Stewart, youngest daughter of Mrs E. J. j Stewart of Arapaepae Road, Levin.

During the. next few weeks Messrs G las son and Co. of Christchurch have decided to dispose of the whole of their stock now on display at Keller’s Sampel Rooms, at such prices as will make quick clearance certain. Men’s all-wool box la 9d, tweed tnstuesrSj 11a 9d, navy drill working shirts 7fl lid. Blouses, skirts, frocks and costumes must all go at a fraction of their former prices. Needless to say, first comers will get the first choice. A special line of ladj washing skirts in white garbardine has just been opened, and will be clearedat 12s lid. Also white voile blouses at 6s lid.—Advt.

When you ask for SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,” but get SHARLAND’S. Best that money can buy.