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Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1922, Page 2

The Hokitika High School Board in this issue is inviting tenders for the lease of several sections of the High School reserve. Tenders close on June 7th.

The dentil took place at the Westport Hospital on Monday of James Michael Mcfe'ami, youngest sou of Mr ami Mrs McCann, of Addisons. Deceased had been ailing for some time. Mi M eUnnii, of Greymouth, is a brother.

Patrons are assured of a first class night’s enjoyment at the ExCelsioi' Senior football club'stance to-night. The ladies committee Jove provided an excellent supp% jfiss V. King will supply the musietWlille Mr W; Smaller will have charge of the floor. Dancing commences at 9,-15 sharp; Admission— Ladies Is; dents 2s.—Advt,

A euchre tournament mill dance will be held in the Towt#iail, Eiriiu, on Wednesday, Mlty jpltii, in aid ol the Roman Catholic SWruml. There will be four values fot Jwe euchre, donated by .J. Maiidl alulijlCo., Mts W. Smith, Hinm, CrovviiAKotliiiijr to., Greymouth, and Hallensjwin Bros., Hokitika. Admission to Juclire Is. To dance, gents 2s, ladies Is.—Advt;

Preparations are well in haiid 'or holding the Winter S 1 ow at Kokutuhi on May Kith. The Controlling Committee is representative of the who].* *i--trict, and each member is doing hif ttmost to make t!;U Show a most successful one. Some hundreds of exhibits are already promised and at closing time, Satunlaw'night next, the ent y list is expectw to be a very large one. The local iulercst taken in the initial Show is inoit gratifying to the ptom )- ters and Jrionld pi live the forerunner of many f to follow. It is hoped ‘hat many outside exhibits will be sent in which will make the Show much mo’-e attractive.—Advt.

' In response to many requests from their country clients, Glasson’s have decided to continue with the sacrifice of the stock at Keller’s Sample Rooms for a, short period longer. This will enable everyone who wants a good coat, cheaper than ever they will be sold for agnin this season to grasp a wonderful opportunity to save a couple of pounds. All other lines in ladies’ and men’s wear will be cleared ae equally low prices. Don’t delay your visit. The prices quoted nlmost make it a duty to buy.—Advt.

A sudden death took place nt Westport on Thursday nt 2.15 p.m., when Mr Edward Gartliwnite, railway crossing keeper at Westport, a married man, died suddenly from heart failure. At I the time, deceased was on duty at | Wakefield Street railway crossing. He | had complained in the morning of ill health, hut continued work and was at his post just prior to the departure of the train when he fell down and railwaymen ran over to hint to find that he was dead. Dr Meade later gave a certificate of death from heart failure, making it unnecessary to hold an inquest. Deceased, some years ago, lost a leg from an accident in the railway, replacing it with an artificial member. He was a faithful and vigilant keeper of his post, very popular with all in the service and news of his death was received with deep regret. Deceased is survived by a widow and one dough- ] ter, to whom the community extends ’ its sympathy in their sad and sudden bereavement. ,

Work it out for yourself; 7J% discount on Men’s overcoats. The prices are from £2 12s Cd to £6. Quality guaranteed at AV. H. Stopforth’s, opposite AA r . E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. i Motorists: The AIR FRICTION Carburettor is an economic and satisfactory carburettor which reduces cost of motoring as it ensures greater power on low grade fuel. AA’rite for booklet. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, 1 hristchurch.

The run is on “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, “Golden Rule 1 ’ Soap, and “Keep Smiling” Floor Polish, Exceptional merit—that’s the reason why. Ypitrs truly, Renton find Cq„ Agents far RNQsRueBINO”

The Secretary of the Chrysanthemum Show wishes to acknowledge n donation of £1 Is from Mr T. E. Y. Seddott for the Champion Bloom in the show also that the time for entries Ims heel) extended to Saturday May 13th. I

Coal from Buller Gorge fields is being brought by lorries to Westport and retailed at prices similar to those ruling for the other best class house coals. Why there should be ally talk of unemployment in the Dominion with the rich mineral resources of the Buller Gorge undeveloped passetli understanding.—Westport “ Tittles.”

Here we quote you a few everyday lines at prices that will lend you to the value spot. Men’s colonial woollen sox Is Gd pair, best Mosgiel woollen singlets and pants 8s (id each, fleecy underwear os lid, men’s smart shirts 4s lhl, (is lid, to 8s lid, strong tweed trousers 18s (3d, men’s buckskin working coats 21s (3d, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, vour store.—Advt.

The President of the Greymcuth Athletic and Cycling Club (Mr .T. F. Wilson) stilted last evening that the Clnli will probably organise a sports meeting to he held at (Ireymouth towards the end of this year, to consist of running, chopping alid sawing events. In view of the success of the Easter meeting this venture should also prove successful.

The prices of certain classes of West Coast timber has been reduced in Christchurch, the drop being from Is to 3s per 100 ft. The reduction is operative from May i, and it has been decided upon by the North Canterbury Timber Merchants’ Association, ill anticipation of it drop in prices oil the West Coast, which is announced to take effect from June 1. The trade has taken this action in order to meet competition in timber which lias developed from Southland, and also to stimulate building operations, if possible. Actually the reductions will not make a great deal of difference in the cost of n house because they only apply to undressed timbers.

Children are just as liable to catch colds as adults are. The best advice for early treatment is to avoid damp feet during the 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), boys’ strong school boots (10- to 13, 10s 9d), (1 to 5,18 s 9d) at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, your store.—Advt.

Tho planet Mercury sets on May Ist at 5.16 p.m., and on May loth at 5.36 p.m. Its apparent brightness on these dates wil lbe—l.s and 0.0 respectively, helice it .should be a conspicuous object liil the sky; it must t>e looked for well to the north of west. Venus sets on May Ist at 5.55 p.m. and on May 15th »/l 5.57 p.m.; it will set even further to the north of west than Mercury does. Mars rises on May Ist at ?.21 p.m., and on May 15th at 6.22 p.rii.; its apparent brightness increases during the month from —l.O to —1.9, when it will be the most briliant object in the sky; its distance from the <sirth will diminish during this period from 59,200,009 miles to About 44,900,000 miles. Jupiter rises on May Ist at 3.55 p.m., and sets at 4.17 a.m.; on the 15tli it rises at 2.58 p.m., and sets at 3.16 a.m. Saturn rises on May Ist at 3.40 p.m.. and sets at 3.28 a.m.; on May 15th it rises at 2.43 p.m., and sets at 2.31 a.til. The planet Jupiter and the moon will pass close to each other on May 9th, the two liodies being in conjunction with the earth at 0.38 a,tit,

• Great stock-taking sale at McGruer’s, three '<*eeks only, commencing Friday, May sth. This side comes at a very opportune time, right rit the beginning of the winter season. All new goods come down to end of seiisoii bedrock prices. But you will have to act quicki.V; look out for big bargain price list circulating through this newspaper.—McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymonth.— Advt.

.1 ust landed—A large consignment of dessert and cooking apples in 40ib 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 Bunk in Rcvelj street? If you haven't, do ro at once, and see for yourself the extraordinary values offering in ladies’ stockings, blouses, jumpers, overcoats, towels, sheetings, longcloths, 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 to buy. Agents for C. Taylor and Co., expert dyers and dry cleaners, also Scott Service Stylish Suits. Suit and extra pants for £4 10s 6d.—Advt. *

Motor cars must have OIL DAG. Improves compression, icduees wear, friction and carbonising. Saves oil, prevents valves pitting, gives easier starting, smoother running, increased power. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.