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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1922, Page 2

Tne general committee of the Hokitiaa Beautifying Association meets flt the Town Hall at 7.30 o’clock this evening.

Owing to a prohibition by the Police against showing last evening. Air Ale|,ean had to disappoint patrons last evening and lie makes apology therefore in another column.

The complimentary social to Air- and Airs Seddon at the Opera House lias been fixed for Wednesday, A lay 10th— A. fortnight hence. Airs Seddon’s health which was the occasion of some concern last week, is now improving very satisfactorily.

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club will be held at tlie Club Rooms at 8.30 o’clock tomorrow night, to deal with the Treasurer’s Statement covering the late meeting, and also to fix next season’s racing dates etc.

Addisons have just landed direct from the manufacturers a quantity of piece goods, comprising flannelettes, flannels, art serge, sheeting, etc. These goods are now oil view and the quality is guaranteed. Your inspection is cordially invited.

The Returned Soldiers Association will hold the annual ball at the Drill Shed on Friday night—the 28th; inst. This is a gathering always popular, and well patronised, and rio doubt the present will be no exception to the rule. Good music lias been secured, and a capable committee of ladies has charge of the refreshments. The ball commence at 8.45 o’clock and entrance "ill be by way of the Town Hall

Those interested in the farmers’ winter school to be held in Hokitika during the mid-week of May should secure enrolment for the lectures without delay. Students may enrol for the week’s lectures for a fee of ten shillings. During the week there will be country excursions to the farming districts of Kokrtahi and Arahura, where practical instruction will lie given in farming—supplementary to tell lecture course. A number of Grey Valley students have indicated already their intention to attend the winter school.

Costumes :—Addisons announce the arrival of a fine range of navy worsted costumes and invite inspection of same. Prices are very moderate, but quality is excellent.—Advt.

Coughs and colds are stated to he very prevalent just at present. Wise mothers keep a bottle of “Kofgo” in the house. It is only 2s (id. At the slightest sign of a cough, } a teaspoonI'ul to Tommy will quickly relieve all irritation and one or two doses will probably suffice to cure the cold.

Mill and factory supplies and MOTOR accessories of all descriptions obtainable from -Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch, including BELT DRESSING, electric lamps, Balata and leather belting, “air-friction ” carburettors and “King” oiWr.

Have you visited “ Paterson’s ” opposite the National Bank in Rev-ell street? If you haven’t, do so at once, and see for yourself the extraordinary values offering in Indies’ stockings, blouses, jumpers, overcoats, towels, sheetings, longeloths, flannelettes, blankets, etc. A special feature is tho exceptional values offering in men’s trousers, overcoats, and Cardigan jackets You are cordially invited to come in and inspect our stock, and are under no obligation tq buy. Agents for CTaylor and Go., expert, dyers and dry cleaners, nlqp Scott Service Stylish Suits, Suit- and extra, pants for £4 IQs fid ; —Advt,

For the rainy weather Addisons have a full range of ladies’ and gent’s oil coats, rain coats, umbivlias; also boys’ oil coats and sou westers. —Advt. The funeral of the late Air Garret Dee took place yesterday afternoon and was atemlcd by a large number of friends The Rev. Dr Kennedy conducted the services at St Mary’s Church and t"e graveside. The funeral of the hud Air ALk -\L - I,ennan took place yesterday afternoon leaving the Presbyterian Church and was attended by a number of friends of the deceased. The Rev. P. B. Fraser conducted the services.

The death of Airs Baddeley of Runanga occurred at her residence yesterday. The deceased lady, who was a native of Lancashire, England, and was only 32 years of age, had not long been a resident of the Dominion.

Very complete arrangements have been made for the ball in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, this (Wednesday) evening in aid oi the funds of the Kokatahi Football Club. Good music, good floor and refreshments provided. Cars will leave Clements garage tonight at 8 o’clock for the ball. A 11)rust at the regulation which provides that schools should provide 12ft. of floor space for each child was delivered by Air R. Harrison, in addressing members of the Auckland branch of the Educational Institute, states Wednesday’s “Herald.” “It is considered to be ample, because it is • greater than that allowed in Australia,” be said. “I made inquiry from the Department of Agriculture recently as to how much floor space must be allowed in a fowl yard and w r ns told it was four square Feet for each bird: I deduce from this that we wiil have to introduce a new table into our schools —‘three chickens equal one child!’ ” The quip was received with much merriment. ! New dress materials at Addisons comprise tweeds in plain and check effects, navy and black serges, crepe dc dienes in all colours for evening 1 wear; also “Tootall’s” best quality ! velveteens in all the wanted shades. — Advt.

A largely attended and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Council Chambers, Reeftoii on Saturday the 22nd instant, to receive the progress report of the AVest Coast Farmers Co-opera-tive Dairy Association. The Committee reported that up to the time of the meeting they had received promised supplies of 2,117 cows, with still a number of districts to be canvassed from which it is anticipated to receive supplies from another 1000 cows. As a result of enquiries received from Barrytown and elsewhere it was decided to hold a meeting in Greymouth at 0 date to bo fixed later which will be duly advertised. Mr I). Burt and the Secretary (Air Geo. Pascoe) were appointed to represent the Association at the meeting. The support promised is of such an encouraging nature that the Committee recommended the erection of a factory with a capacity of not less than that 300 tons per year, but further consideration was suspended pending more definite replies from the various factory owners who have offered their plants for sal© to the above association. Full power was given the Delegates to make nil arrangements necessary for further canvassing., Estimates of the cost of equipping and erecting different size factories were received from Afr S. Clayton, the Government Grader, who is rendering the Association most valuable assistance. Estimates wore also received from Alessrs Wilkins Limited; Messrs Dunn Bros., Ltd, and Alessrs J. B. AlacEwan and Co Ltd. j. 11 is meeting was adjourned to allow the delegates to report from the Greymouth meeting before making more final arrangements.

Do not hesitate to drop in and inspect my latest and best winter goods, indiuling men’s woollen, gabardine and blanket overcoats. No!e these coats e‘e. have been purchased at the right twice and you will stive money by purchasing from W. H. Stop Forth, opposite W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Smart autumn novelties just ariivvd at McGruer’s. The new season’s frocks, costumes, coats and jumpers feature the finest fabrics and most handsome designs. -Model millinery, smart and becoming, ready to wear velours and straws, cosy and attractive furs. You "•ill have something exclusive and out of the ordinary if you purchr.se your garments from McGruer’s, Ilokiiika and 'fi'cvmoufh —Advt

An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

Thanks are tendered to our readers by Glasson and Co. for the response and support accorded the firm during the past few weeks at Keller’s sample rooms. Hundreds of coats have been sold, each being wonderful value. There still remain, however, some verysmart styles in tweed, and it is a case of either repacking them, or selling them this week at a big sacrifice. The latter course lias been decided upon, and any tweed coat in the room maynow he bought for 49s (id and 59s 6d. No matter whether the former price be 5 or 6 guineas, the price to-day is -19 s (id and 59s (id. Make your call an early one.—Advt.