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Hokitika Guardian, 13 January 1922, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council takes place on Tuesday afternoon next at 2 o’clock.

The -Maoris of Arniiurn interviewed Mr T,. George to stand for the byelection and he Las decided to be a candidate for the General Assembly,

-Mr A. Little has discounted all children's footwear, so during the next few days you will get the best value ever known in Hokitika.

The interview between the Hokitika Borough Council andi the railway officials relative to the closing of portion of Stafford Street, is fixed to take place on Tuesday forenoon next at 10.45 o’clock at the Hokitika railway station.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there was a very large entry of Inl pigs, and values were slightly lower. Quotations are:—Choppers £2 5s to £2 IDs, heavy baconers £3 10s to £4, light baowners £2 15s to £3 -ss, average price per lb sjd to !)d, heavy porkers £2 5s to £2 7s (hi, light porkers £3 15s to £2. average price per lb (id to 7d, a

fair-sized entry of store pigs was forward, ami prices were very satisfactory to vendors. Quotations are:— Large stores £1 to £1 Bs, medium stores 17s to £l, small stores 10s to 15s, weaners 8s to 12s.

.Man is usually satisfied when lie buys a shirt that takes his fancy, but when he secures better quality than he expected for his money then his gratification is two-fold. These are the shirt values “11.8.’5” are showing to-day:— Striped neglige shirts (guaranteed fast stripes) 8s (id, 9s (id, 9s lid, 10s 6d, J2s (id. striped and white with collars attached 10s (id at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A meeting of the committee of the Westland Racing Club was held last evening. Present: Messrs Williams (chair), McGregor, Rutland, Bruce, Yarrall, Whilev, Houston, Mclntosh, Sellers, Peake and Evans. The Treasurer submitted a statement of the receipts and expenses in connection wiili tho summer meeting, showing a surplus of £445. The report was received and adopted. The Chairman referred with thanks to the contribution of the silver cup from the Licensed Victuallers Association, and also spoke appreciatively of tho help rendered by the ladies in conducting the refreshment rooms so successfully. Members spoke appreciatively also with regard to the manner in which the meeting itself passed off, despite the postponements. A programme for the Easter meeting, totalling £7OO was approved, and referred to the authorities to lie passed. The stakes are the same as last year, and the events include two trotting races. A motion was adopted in regard to the appointment of' racecourse inspectors. The action of the Secretary in writing regarding racing dates was approved. A report was received in respect to repairs to the racing track. It was resolved to close same for repairs, and to open the new training track for training purposes. Drainage with field pipes for experimental purposes was approved, and it was decided to procure suitable soil for topdressing. Some plant for track repairs was authorised, and it was decided to have the electric light installed in the totalisator house for the Easter meeting. The following members were elected: Messrs R. Perliam, J. J. Morgan, J. Butler, J. Delaney, and J. Coleman. A request for the use of the grass mower on Cass Square was mentioned, and it was resolved to offer on behalf of the Club to keep the grass cut all the year round, as a donation to the town. The caretaker was instructed to proceed at once with track repairs, the work to lie done as expeditiously as possible.

Man works all the better when he knows he is wearing strong reliable working gear. He’s safe if its ‘‘II.B. brand. Holeproof trousers 14s fid, strong denims 8s lid, 9s lid, tweed trousers 19s fid to 32s fid, working shirts 7s. lid, woollen sox Is lid, strong shooters 23s fid, and 26s 6d at ilia N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Before closing their sample room at Keller’s on Saturday, January 14th., Messrs G 1 usson and Co. of Cliristchuich desire to convey their appreciation to their many friends in Hokitika and district for the splendid support accorded them during the time the sample room has been opened. The remaining stock is heavily reduced to effect a disposal before Saturday next. Among the items are limited quantities of Jap silk blouses at 11s 9d, crepe-de-chino jumpers 19s 6d, crepe-de-chine blouses 2.55, white voile blouses 5s lid, garbardin’e frocks 84s, as well as many other oddments equally low in * price which must go to save repacking. All communications to the firm’s warehouse, Wardell’s Buildings, Cashel Street. Christchurch will be as usual promptly attended to. The above goods cannot be sold at the low prices marked after this week.—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.

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 ot 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 Greymouth.—Advt.

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.

Any "H.lb’’ oilcoat is so near perfect ku that it is almost like a duck’s hack in its ability to turn rain. Men’s black oilskins 29s fid, Jos, 39s fid, the best improved oily canvas coats, walking or riding, 90s, boys’ oilskins from 2o<, ai the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

Wo arc making a special showing of bedroom suites of reliable quality at quite low prices. Aon will be w-.iCouie to inspect them at any. time without being bothered to buy. and wo think their tasteful styles and good value will appeal to you. Our spare bedroom suite, comprising wardrobe with le.idlight, duchess:* chest with bevel minor, bedroom pedestal and double si/.e wooden bedstead is supplied, delivered at Hokitika for £U'> 10s. All our furniture is made in our own lottery and we guarantee our workmanship. Correspondence is- invited ami quotations given for any furniture and furnishings. Harley and Coy., Ltd., complete house furnishers, Greymouth. —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 Bilk undor wear.—Advt.

“NO-RUBBING laundry help remains an extraordinary animating force in the domestio life of the Dominion; also “Golden Rule Soap.”—Advt.

No bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm Worriers