TO HOUSEWIVES.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1922, Page 2

TO HOUSEWIVES.

HANNAH’S, -\l|\ 1922, revised list of boots and shoef is now published. You CANNOT AFFORD to miss it. It will just cost youfthe 2d stamp necessary to apply forfft. Our low prices wili astonish yogi We MANUFACTURE for 22 brjhches. Send to the nearest: —R. Hqjpnah and Co., Ltd., Box 48, GREYMgUTH.— Advt.

Mr Eric E. James notifies that he is commencing a motor service from Kokatahi to Hokitika and vice versa within three weeks.

A grand hall will be held in tlie Town Hall, Rimu, on Wednesday, May 24tli, in aid of the funds of the Rimu lootball Club. Gentlemen, 2s; Indies, Is. —Advt.

The Kokatalii Winter Show is taking place to-day. The County- Chairman (Mr Ward) and the Mayor (Mr Perry) left for Kokatahi to-day to take part in the opening ceremony fixed for 2.30 o’clock this afternoon.

The Ladies’ Hockey Club’s dance takes place this evening. An enjoyable evening is assured, so don’t forget to route along. The music will be supplied by the Royal Orchestra. Supper will be provided, Admission, gents 2s, ladies Is.—Advt.

One of the visiting farmers from the Grey Valley yesterday expressed himself delighted with his good fortune in coming along to the Winter School. He recognised the value of the occasion, and the worth the information gained would be to him in the future. He further expressed the hope that the school would be an annual recurring event.

Messrs Henderson (President), Mr MoAlpine (Vice-President) and Climie ((Organiser) of the Canterbury- Progress League, accompanied by some Canterbury farmers and public men, are expected to arrive here from Christchurch this evening to attend the remaining part of the Winter School session. Prior to the lecture by Mr Condliffe to-morrow evening at 7.15 o’clock, a welcome will be extended to the visiting gentlemen.

Arangements are now well in hand in connection with the Chrysanthemum Show.. The following have kindly jonsented to act as judges in the various sections: —Mr Breeze, cut- blooms and fruit; Mr Nightingale, domestic and cookery; the Mayoress, Mrs Perry, fancy work and school children’s classes. The Show no doubt will be interesting and attractive, and, given fine weather, there is every reason the promoters will be rewarded with a good , attendance, and it is to be hoped a sub- ; stantial amount will be able to be handed over to the Hostel Fund from , the proceeds. j At Preston’s tea rooms last evening the lecturers, students, and others were the guests of Mr W. Jeffries, and a couple of hours were passed in pleasant intercourse and entertainment. Mr Evans, President of the Progress League, presided, and after the good things provided received attention, led the company in aprogramme of speech, soil® and story- YTte toasts honored j were “The King.” “The Winter School’* (proposed by the Chairman I and responded to by- Professor Shelley laud Mr Belshaw). “The Westland ' Progress League,” (proposed by- Mr Belshaw and replied to by Messrs Jeffries and Morris). “The Ladies,” (proposed by Mr Butler and responded to .by Messrs Neal and Garnett). “The Host,” (proposed by Professor Condliffe and replied to by-' Ml' Jeffries). Entertaining items were rendered by Miss Jones, Messrs Learmont, Aldridge, Gibbons and Lawn, and a quarter of an hour was given up to community singillgi The proceedings were very bright and pleasant, and closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem,

That the , public appreciate good value is quite evident by the number of people who visit “Pfterson’s” whetin town.. We have still a few sample stockings in cashmere nnd silk, also men’s socks, and if you have not olready purchased your winter requirements do so at once while you have tin opportunity. A fmther consignment ol blankets just to hand in white and grey. Single 29s 6d; three-quarter 37s 6d am 1 double 49s 6d. Prepare for the col weather. Wonderful values in men’s, clothing etc. Agents for C. Taylor ant’ Co., -Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Box 86 “Patersons”, Cash Drapers. Opposite National Bank, Revell St. Mail orders promptly attende. to. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Advt. Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms.

Great stock-taking sale at McGruer’s, three weeks only, commencing Friday, May sth. This sale comes at a very opportune time, right at the beginning of fh e winter season. All new goods come down to end of season bedrock prices. But you will have to act quickly; look out for big bargain price list circulating through this newspaper.—McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

Storekeepers will oblige by fonvarding us their requirements early for “Golden Rule” Candles, “NO-RUB-BING” Laundry Help and “Keep Smiling” Boot Polish, to facilitate prompt delivery.—Houston and Co., Wholesale Distributors.