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Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1922, Page 2

Shopkeepers will oblige by ordering early “Keep Smiling” pumice soap, “Keep Smiling” boot polish, “Keep Smiling” floor polish to facilitate prompt delivery.—Houston and Co,, wholesale agent# for “Keep Smiling, M

The dunce to bo held at Kanieri Pub-1 lie Hall on Friday lias been postponed for a week in order not to clasli with the concert and ball at Rimu.

We are requested to state that the preliminary wliich Rev. John Bissett was to address .to-night at the Presbyterian Church is postponed till to-mor-row night at 7.30,, A' The usual fogtjflightly dance in ml of the ExflelsiqjPF-LOtbnil Club will htf held on evening in the Supreme lfqlL’f'T'irst-class music and efficient M.Ck Supper provided. Admission : Ladies Is, gents 2s.—Advt.

We liave nice quality all wool cashmere and nuns veiling in black, navy and cream. Also xelx'eteens in all colors at 4s (id, 3s os 3d, 5s 9d, 6s up to 8s (id. per yd at Lloyd’s. Also note replace advt in this issue.

Here we quote you a few everyday lilies at prices that will lead you to the value spot. Men’s colonial woollen sox Is (id pair, best Mosgiel woollen singlets and pants 8s Gd each, lle-'cy underwear 5s lid, men’s smart shirts 4s l.ld. Os lid, to 8s lid, strong tweed trousers 18s Gd, men’s buckskin working coats 21s Gd, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, your store.—Advt.

In the recent examination in enpfacering the following were successful: j T j) McLean, Greymouth (3rd class marine); C. T. S. Henderson, Greymouth (3rd class marine); H. lv. H. |,ong, Blackball (river engineering); William Henry Banks. Waiuta (winding steam) ; James B. Cooper, Lapleston (winding- steam); J. H. .Mediums. Omoto (2nd class stationary) and L. I each, Paroa (2nd class stationary).

The Committee v of the Hokitika Chrvsanthemum Show met hist evening* Mr F. Groufskv in the chair. Arrangements were made for the annual show to be held on Wednesdoy, May 17th A quantity of .routine business was attended to. Mr A. W. Yarrnll dona'ed a handsome rose boxvl for the best ’mum bloom, local grown to be competed for annually. It xyas demdto invite the students of the Wiiuci School to attend.

The team to represent the Hokitika Fire Brigade at the fire brigade, demonstration at lleefton on Saturday next consists of Foreman J. J. Williams, Firemen K. Wallace, Rhon Ross, A. T)uncraft, H. Davidson and W. Thompson. The team leave by motor car on Friday. A conference of brigades will also be held at Rcefton, and Foreman Williams will represent the Brigade thereat

At a full representative meeting oi Kokatahi and Kciterangi Farmers i.t'd at Kokatahi Public Hall oil Monday evening, it was unanimously agr'ed aiwl decided on that a new lime kiln be built. The following Directors were appointed and asked to take immediate action towards the building and completion ot same—Messrs L. H. Morel (Chairman) W. Jamieson (Treasurer), J. Monk, J. Fleming, H. Boddington, M. Wall ice and F. C . Marshall. Applications for the position of Secretary are to be is lied for.

Reports from the south indicate that the late flood damage to the lvakapotahi bridge now in course of construction hv the Westland County Council is considerable. Two silver pine piles vvoie broken off by the impact of some large trees brought down by the flood, l.ut the most serious damage appears to have been done by river erosion on the northern approach which will probably call for an extension of the bridge one or txvo spans longer than was intended. In addition consideiable protection work will require to be done to safeguard the position for the future.

The Kokatnlii-Koiternngi Winter Show which is to he held on the 16th. inst is now rapidly approaching- Kntries wiH close on Saturday nest and from all rojmrts the show will lie well supported. It iH quite a new depatture for the district and a very varied and attractive schedule lias been issued. There are classes for poultry, farm produce, home cooking, juvenile classes etc. No doubt there will l>e a number of entries from the town, and the Management is arranging for the town exhibits to be taken out to Kokatahi by motor early on the morning of the show. This arrangement should result in a large addition of town entries, A copy of the show schedule may be seen at the office of this paper and the County Office.

Children arc just as liable to catch colds as adults arc. The best advice for early treatment is to avoid damp feet during tlio wet days of winter. In addition to our various campaigns the children’s needs are not forgotten. We have just purchased a large stock of girls and boys footwear which we are offering at the makers prices. Girls’ strong box hide strap shoes (7 to 9, 10s), (10 to 13, 10s 6d), (1 to 2,11 s), hoys' strong school boots (10 to 13, 16s 9d), (1 to 5,18 s 9d) at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, your store.—Advt.

Factory owners save from 15 to 30 per cent in power alone by using STOPSIvALE to clean their boilers. Harmlessly removes scale nnr prevents pitting and new scale forming. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

■ Just landed—A large consignment of dessert and cooking apples in 40. b cases. Price 8s 6d to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phone No. 2).—Advt.

Have you visited “Paterson's” opposite the National Banlc in Revell street? Tf you haven’t, do so at o»ce, and see for yourself the extraordinary values offering in ladies’ stockings, blouses, jumpers, overcoats, towels, sheetings, longcloths, flannelettes, blankets, etc. A special feature is the exceptional values offering in men s trousers, overcoats, and Cardigan j»ckets You are cordially invited to come j in and inspect our stock, nnd are under i no obligation to buy. Agents for C- , Taylor and Co., expert dyers and dry- j cleaners, also.. Scott Service Stylish Suits. Suit and extra pants for £4 10s 6d.—Advt. j To purchase Nelson Moate’s Tea is a guarantee you get quality. They import only the choicest of Teas and their brands are famous for their aroma and richness of flavour. Try them. Royal Tea 3/-, per lb ; Willow Pattern j 3/-, 3/2 and 3;6 per lb. Proprietors ' also of Nelmon Cocoa tfpd NelniQft Cof ' fee,— Adri, f