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Hokitika Guardian, 18 April 1922, Page 2

Dance in};-Supremo Hall this (Tuesday) night vin aid of Sports’ Club. Good .mtisip; dancing at 8.30 p.m. Admission Is,. Advt. A very pronounced earthquake shock was experienced yesterday morning at (>.lO o’clock, it travelling from tils south-west to north-east. Messrs W. McKay and Son notify the arrival of a shipment of Henderson’s liais, which arc now open tor inspection. Mr Tom Pollard informs us that he lias made arrangements for the performance of Stanley Ale Key’s Australian Pantomime Company in Hokitika on the 3rd and 4th of May.

Tlii‘ handicaps for the Hokitika races to ho held to-morrow appear in this issue. Acceptances close at the Club Hoorn to-night at 10 o’clock. Between o and 10 o'clock to-night at the Club Hoorn (Hamilton Street) owners may obtain racecourse passes.

A mute Day will lie specially observed here next Tuesday, when the Cenotaph pedestal containing the Westland roll of hour the names of the fallen nurses and soldiers in the war- will be unveiled. The day will be commemorated with the usual church services, followed by a public service of commemoration, and the unveiling of the pedestal on Cass Square.

Light outstanding features in “H.B” clothing and mercery. Get acquainted ,villi our groat values and prove tor yourself. Hoys’ colonial tweed suits tailor cut 355, men’s sac suits irom 72s (id, good tweed trousers ,cufl bottoms IDs (id, best denims 9s lid, men’s tanc> shirts from Is lid. woollen sox jj-. ui Is (id, coat sweaters 17s (id, best quality working shirts 8s (itl at the N'.Z. Clothing Factory, largest outfitters in the Dominion. —Advt.

The American international cyclist “Jumbo” Wells will be a competitor at the Hokitika Sports on Thursday next. He is very pleased with the track, ami expects some good times to bo recorded. Much interest is centred on the clashing of Steel. O’Callaghan and Moore, and also in view of the recent challenge for CIOO the chopping of Bone and Koet-i wifi be watched witli interest. A our opportunity of seeing those champions “at it” will i oil Thursday.

The autumn meeting of the Westland Racing Club takes place at. the Hokitika racecourse to-morrow, the first nice being timed to start at 12.30 o’clock. Mr C. H. Gorton will be the Stipendiary Steward representing the New Zealand Racing Conference; Air I’. J. Kell eh or, Chief Inspector will be the Government Inspector of the Totalisator and Air J. W. Tilly.-hort will be the Racecourse Inspector: The usual complete arrangements have been made for the meeting, including the presence of the Town Band. The price Of admission to all parts of the course will be 6s (including tax). Ladies and returned soldiers will, as usual be admitted free. Toe Club will conduct the refreshment booth where afternoon tea will be served at Is 6d throughout the day.

Next Saturday and Monday will be Puppy Days tor U'.e sale of tlie remembrance poppies from Flanders. I lie j-opies to be have all be made in France, in the devastated areas, and are sent out to New Zealand for sale. The Returned Soldiers Association of the Dominion has acquired a supply, and the poppies are being sold to provide an unemployment fund tor ex-service-men. The ladies of the town, headed by Airs Perry, Mayoress, are co-ope-rating in the local sale, and will vend the poppies on Saturday and Monday next. Wreaths of the large poppies have been made up. and orders are now being received for these. Samples of the wreaths are now on »itw in Resell St. flubs and Associations are, ordering these to place on the war memorial or to hang over the roll of honor in the Cluh Rooms. Country folk who require supplies of the small poppies or wreaths should communicate with P.O. Box 64, Hokitika, and all requirements will be met promptly.

Mrs Vere Plnntagenet cured her cough so easily with “Kofgo” that she recommends all her friends to secure it.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs sports coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Liskurl mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rugs, all at favourable prices. Inspection -orai-lly invited.—Advt,

| A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, 1 American crepe do chine jumpers, also I pinafore blouses suitable for the holi--1 days are creating a great demand at ! Schroder and Co’s; who also stock o ' fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk underwear. Advt Smart autumn novelties just arrived at MeGruer’s. The new season’s frocks, costumes, coats and jumpers feature the finest fabrics and most handsome designs. Alodel millinery, smart and becoming, ready to wear velours and straws, cosy and attractive furs. You i will have something exclusive and out jof the ordinary if you purchase your i garments from MeGruer’s, Hokitika an J ' Greymouth.—Advt For Influenza, tfike Woode’ Grefif Pepper mint Cuts,

North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christehuieh this morning.

In consequence of idle heavy rain this morning it was to postpone the sports to be belli on Cass Square to-day, to Thursday when it is Imped the fates will he more propit—nous. There iflre good entries and under favorable condition** excellent sport should be provided, the decision to postpone* was ipade early ibis morning so as to notify compe l tors and visitors prion to the departure of the train from Grevmuuth.

'llliii weather on Master Sunday was all that could be desired, bright warm sunshine lining experienced. The weather at night and yesterday morning was cloudy wild damp, a light misty rain falling, with heavier showers during the day, which spoilt all outdoor fixtures. The races at Greyniouth took place hut the cenditions were very damp.. During the night the weather conditions got worse and there was a steady downpour this morning, wlieh caused the postponement of the sports arranged to take*, place on Cass Square.

Unusual interest Inn*- been avonsed lately hv the extraordinary values tffl'cring in“H.B.” standardised footwear which is selling rapidly ai makers cost. You can’t help hut read about these! Ladies’ smart oxford skbes 21s, Boslo(*k court shoes 21s, trong derby shoes 23 s (id, and 27s (id, men’s fine quality dress hoots 24s (id, split shooters 23s (id, strong heel and toe plate hoots 2(is (id, hoys’ string school hoots (lOto 13s) lfis Oil, (1 to 5) 18s 9d at the N.Z. Clothing factory, largest outliiters in the Dominion.... Advt.

Acceptances for the Hokitika races close with the Secretary at 10 o’clock to-night. The meetiwg to he held tomorrow will he well supported by lmrso owners, a long string of horses having arrived in totfn. It is to h» hoped the weather will fair up in good time to permit the gathering taking place in congenial conditions. Ihe course and appointments are in the usual first class order lor the meeting. The first race starts at 12<30 to-iiior-

Just arrived—lso cases of choifie dessert and cooking apples in 40. b cases. Price 8s Od to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd. (Phone No. 2).—Advt.

Thanks are tendered to our readers by Glnsson and Co. for the response and support accorded the firm during the past few weeks at Keller’s sample rooms. Hundreds of coats have ftcen sold, each being wonderful value. There still remain, however, some very smart styles itt"tweed, and it is a case of either repacking them, or selling them this week at a big sacriiire! The latter course has been decided upon, runl any tweed coat in the loom may now 1.0 bought for tits Gil and oOs (>d. No matter whether the' former price he sor (i guineas, the price to-day is IDs (id and 5Ds (id. Make your call an earlv one.—Advt.

Do not hesitate to drop in cud inspect my latest and best winter goods, including men’s woollen, gabardine and blanket overcoats. Note these coats etc. have tibihi purchased at ihe right price and you will save money by purchasing from \\ . M. Stopforth, opposite \Y. M. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Have you visited “ Paterson’s ” opposite tlie National Bank in Reveil street? If you haven’t, do so at o«ec*, and see for yourself the extraordinary values offering in ladies’ stockings, blouses, jumpers, overcoats, towels, sheetings, lowgcloths, flannelettes, blankets, etc. A special feature is the exceptional values offering in men’s trousers, overcoats, and Cardigan jackets Y*hi are cordially invited to come in and inspect our stock, and are under no obligation to buy. Agcilts for CTaylor and Co., expert dyers and dry cleaners, also S'e tf Service Btyßty 1 i>h Suits. Suit atkl extra ptints for £4 lOs Od. Advt.

An ideal spir it f l '• t*' s-Vf y wel l rs sots »"> ‘1

Our enthusiasm for ‘’XO-RFBBI NO" j Laundry Help harmonises perfectly . with our well-known Labour Saving efforts on liehaK of tailing housewives. Aliss T. Ailen, Agent far “NO-RFB-I1LN0.” j Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,

For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Alill and factory supplies and AIOIOR accessories of all descriptions obtainable from Manning Alachinery Cm, 5 Bedford . Row, Christchurch, including |SELT DRESSING, electric lamps, Balata and leather belting, “air-friction” carburettors and “ King.” oil rs.