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Hokitika Guardian, 9 January 1922, Page 2

A meeting of the Board of Governors | will be held at the Education Office cn i Wednesday, Jan 11th. 1922 at 7 p.m. j ■■The Electoral Boundaries Oommis- j sion meets on January 11th. Objections will be received up till noon on j January 10th. ! Commencing to-day Addison’s offer their complete stock of millinery at bargain prices. Models are now offered at 9s lid, 12s 6d, 17s Gd, 22s 6d, 29 s Gd., and all straws and It. T. wears are discounted 4s in the £. Call at their showroom > and secure the pick of. these goods. | I The Greymouth Convent bazaar re- . suited in a profit of £2,500. Miss Mary Phelan, the candidate of No 1 Stall, ' was successful in the Queen competi- ' tion. No 1 Stall topped the poll with £782 os 4d to the credit of the queen. No A Stall (Miss Eilv O’Brien) was second on the list with £64G 15s lOd and No 2 Stall (Miss Zella Macfarlane) third with £558. During the. next few weeks Messrs Glasson and Co. of Christchureh have decided to dispose of the whole of their stock now r on display at Keller’s Sampel Rooms, at such prices as will make quick clearance certain. Men’s all-wool sox Is 9d, tweed t refusers, lie 9d, navy drill working shirts 7s 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 lad- ; ies washing skirts in white garbardine has just been opened, and will be clearedat 12s lid. Also white voile blouses at 6s lid.—Advt. When yon ask for SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,” but get SHARLAND’S. Best that money can buy. 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 ladies wearing apparel sections are a revelation or fashions very latest. You can depend on getting the right shade of hosiery and gloves. Toys too, for the kiddies. —McGruer and Co., for low prices, Hokitika and Greymoutk-—Adyt,

Just arrived:—A large consignment of plums from 4s 6d per half case. Also arriving by next steamer, a choice consignment of tomatoes. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Mr Tom Pollard came to Hokitika J this morning to complete arrangements for the staging of the) Opera “The , Country Girl” in the Princess Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The bookings are very substantial. The Medical Superintendent of Sea View Hospital invites donations for the patients’ picnic, of'goods, cake, sweets, fruit, beverages etc. Donations may be left at the “Guardian” Office or) will be called for by the hospital lorry up to the 17th ins*. ■ Latest returns state that the Blackwaters Mines Ltd., crushed 2533 tons and secured a yield of 10491 fijne ozs., amounting to a value of £4981. Working expenses: amounted to £4448; capita? and development £682, and working profit £533a nett loss l#f &149- Gold i • valued at £4 15s per fine ounce.

The spectacle of boy marksmen shooting shoulder to shoulder with tried and experienced veterans at the Auckland Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Penrose has been an encouraging sign for those keen sportsmen who have the raising of the standard of good marks manship at heart (says the Auckland , “Herald”). In many of the contests ambitious lads of 14 summers competed meritoriously with New Zealand champion. raarlismen and succeeded in carrying off a fair proportion of the prizes It was interesting to note that the ' youngest marksman on the range was a lad of 14 years of age; the oldest 1 was 2. I During the visit to Luke Kanieri of ! the Y.M.C.A. walking party a number iof prominent residents of Hokitika motored out and gave the visitors interesting talks on the history, resources and scenic attractions ol Westland. Dr Teichelmann, than whom there is no greater authority on mountaineering in New Zealand, expressed keen interest in the visit of such a virile walking party and threw out the suggestion that the movement should be extended by the formation of a. Climbers’ Club. Tiie proposal was enthusiastically received. It is interesting to note that Dr Teichelmann has promised to visit Christchurch at an early date, and give a lantern demonstration of Westland scenery under the auspices of tlie Canterbury Progress League. The movement to form a Climbers' Club in conjunction with Westland mountaineers will probably then, take place.

Information regarding the aeroplane accident is that when near Motunau the machine was seen by residents to he travelling slowly, but at a good height. When above a gully something apparently went wrong with tire engine, and the pilot glided down to make as good a landing as possible. It is thought that the pilot, in attempting to avoid tiris gully, lost his flying speed, artd that as a result the machine stalled, artd fell probably 30 or 40 feet. An examination of the machine after the accident showed that it had nose-dived to tire ground. The aeroplane was very badly smashed. No one actually saw the crash, for when near the ground the aeroplane was hidden from the view of those watching it by a belt of trees. The engine was examined, and had apparently developed trouble. It is thought that if the aeroplane had not lost ' 4 s flying speed, Lieutenant Grout could have carried oit past the gullv, and made a good landing—Lyttelton Times.

When you are ordering your ’Xmas cakes don’t forget to try Laughtons. Every cake guaranteed; nothing but the finest materials used, no egg or butter substitutes. Iced cakes Is 8d per lb., light and dark cakes Is od per lb., for cash.—Advt. A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de 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. The old order changeth! Our oldstyle washing day is no more—“NO RUBBING” is here ! There’s the reason; 1 packet, docs 7 washings perfectly.—Advt. 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. No had after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm Worriers.