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Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1922, Page 2

Alass will be celebrated nt One Alile Hall Arnhura Valley at 8 a.m. on Sunday next, 3Qth inst.

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.

No doubt as a result of the successful flotation of the five million loan and the generally improved financial out-

look there is a marked improvement in the share market. All banks and insurance stock is very firm, while Bank of New Zealand shares which were 48s early in the month, were sold in Wellington yesterday up to 51s 6d.

A reminder is .given of the Anzac ‘Ball which takes place at the Drill Shed to-niglit .dancing commencing nt 8.45 o’clock. Admission will lie by way of the Town Hall. Yesterday and to-day committees were attending to the preparation of the floor and the decorations, while the ladies’ committee has charge of the refreshment department. Good music will he supplied. The admission rates are nt popular prices, and no doubt there will bo a large attendance for tluj occasion, which will inaugurate the winter socials tq hes run under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers’ Assooiatjcpu l '" 1 ' : : ■

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify on- J tries for their stock sale at Hold Head yards on Wednesday, May 3rd, at 11 a.in. A meeting of the Kiwi Senior and Junior Football Club takes place in the Supreme Hall this evening at 7 o’clock. Every member is requested to attend. For the rainy weather Addisons have a full range of ladies’ and gent’s oil coats, rain coats, umbrellas; also boys' oil coats and sou westers. —Advt.

Work it out for yourself; 7}% discount on Men’s overcoats. The prices are fiom £2 12s (id to £6. Quality guaranteed at W. H. Stopforth’s, opposite W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

To-morrow NightJyTn the Supreme llall, the usual Saturday night dance is being held by She Kiwi Football Club. Good mtjfpb. Good floor. Ad. mission Is.—A^t.

It is understood the Occidental Hotel is changing hands, and that Mrs Glass, of Revell Street, will shortly enter into possession of the premises as the new proprietress. A.

A meeting of Junior Excelsior Football Club \vjfl' be held in Keller’s Sample Roomsjm Saturday evening at 7.30; important.—C. Pierson, Jlon. Sec. —Advt.

In our report of the meeting of tho Westland Hospital Board on Monday evening, the application by Park and Murdoch on behalf of a client under the Workers’ Liens Act. referred to a. contract held by J. F. Cochrane, not W. Cochrane as stated.

Arangcments have been made to open the 1922 winter Reason in St. Mary’s Club Rooms ofjU' next Monday night. The social isgk'ing prepared by a special Prizes of a valuable nature haveJPen donated for the euchre tournament, and in addition a special set of Jjbzes for a lucky table. The dance mtraic will be the best, and a large attendance is assured for the opening ni|nt. Supper will be provided.—Advt.

A telegram from Kaitaia, Auckland, states that a mishap overtook a motorcar occupied by Mr George Fenwick, of Auckland, and Ids father, Sir George Fenwick, on Sunday morning, on the ninety-mile bench. From the northern point at which tho car entered the beach the run is sixty miles. The car had covered about twenty miles, and when skirting a rocky point, Mr Williams, an experienced Auckland chauffeur, considered he could safely pass, hut an advancing wave got to the magnetp and stopped the engine. The car had to be abandoned.

The Reef ton races tak'e place tomorrow. There will he a suitable train service cinabliiiig visitors from this end to do the return journey in the day. This connection will he appreciated by local sportsmen anxious to do the trip. It is interesting to note that while this concession on the part of the Railway Department is granted to visit lleefton, tile same Department did not give Reefton sportsmen the like facilities to visit the Hokitika races. The omission to do so was freely commented upon by the travelling public,

In accordance with legislation recently passed, school teachers are required to take the oath of allegiance. Recently Mr A. W. Page, a master at the Christchurch Boys’ High School, refuse ! to take the oath without a conscience clause attached. Under the oath teachers swear to he loyal to the King and his heirs. Mr Page wished to lake an oath that he would be loyal to the K'itig and his heirs provided this dm not conflict with what lie considered was his duty to God. The matter was referred to Wellington, but as Inr as is known the authorities have refused to accept the oath with the conscience clause attached. Meanwhile Mr Page is not teaching at the school. If the oath with the conscience clause attached is not accepted by the aiithotities Mr Page will automatically drop out of the service, for all teachers are required to take the oath. There is no question of resigning. Mr Page is a sun of Mrs Sarah Page, who is wellknown in Labour circles in Christchurch,

Thanks are tendered to our readers by Glasson and Co tor the response and support, accorded the firm during the past few weeks at Keller’s sample room. Hundreds of coats have been sold, each being wonderful value. There still remain, however, some very smart styles in tweeds, and it is a case of either repacking them or selling them this week at a big sacrifice. The latter course has been decided upon and any tweed coat in the room may now be bought for 49s 6d and 59s Gd. Also real ladies’ velours from £5 tyjs to seven guineas, all latest styles, We also have on hand, gents tweed coats from 79s Gd upwards, gents raincoats 455, 70s, 79s Gd all of the very best material. Men’s underclothing, cardigan jackets, caps, ties, all going at reduced prices. Men’s working trousers, Colonial and English saddle tweeds from '2ss Gd. These are only a few of the bargains to he had at our rooms. Make your call a.n early one. Note the address, Keller’s Sample JRooms.—-Advt.

New dress materials at Addisons comprise tweeds in plain and check effects, navy and black serges, crepe tie dienes in all colours for evening wear ; also “Tootnll’s” best quality velveteens in all the wanted shades.— Advt.

Smart autumn novelties just arrived al Mctii uer'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 will have something exclusive and out of the ordinary if you purchase your oainiviits from McUruer’s, Ldokitika anti (.'reymoutli,—Advt Just arrived—lso cases of choice dessert and cooking apples in 401 b cases. Pricp 8s 6d to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Co , Ltd. (Phpne No. 2). —Advt.