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Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1922, Page 2

Saturday next beiilg King . George’s Birthday, and a statutory holiday, the “Guardian” will not be published*.

The Ladies’ Hockey Chili are running a.dance on Tuewfny evening in the Supreme Hall. Everyone invited. Good music, and M.C.—Advl. Mr J. Ihniuislcr, the Excelsior forward, .‘•elected to join ibr .Maori Kughy team for the Australian tour, has been advised to reached Xjjfpici* by June (ith.

A long night dative will be held in Toker's Hall, Ariiltfiia on Tuesday May 39th., under tht*_ -Auspices of the Arrhnta Football Glul>. Gents 2-; Ladies 1. Aiii t,

At the Princess The-Ire i ll S.ilurdie, night next Community Sinking will lie in full swing froili 8 o'clock. The gathering is organised to insist the Fulul for the Blind niul ft) that end a collection will He taken up. No diiubt the large attendance will conti ilmte liheriillv.

A emifeieiKv of l.real Body representatives takes place at the Town Hall at 7.30 o’clock on Wednesday night. The preliminary order paper appears n this isue. Additional motions should be sent in not later than Wednesday nmrn-

Mr James Billett, an old resident of Heefton, di d there* on Friday morning. On Tuesday lie r.ecived a stroke, and gradually failed and passed a v;.y. He leaves two daughters (.Mrs J. E. McAlyu ami Mrs Kimmis, both of Heelton > to mourn their loss. The late Mr I‘iilelt was. a native of Halt,, Kn<_fi:in.l, and 72 years of ag*. and wqs predeceased by bis wife some eight or nine years ago.

Our prices lire convincing when combined with old* well-known quality. White towels 2s fid, 2s lid pair, coloured 2s lid, 3s fid pair, curtain net 30 to .71 inch wide 2s (id, 2s lid, 3s fid to os lid yard. Damask 4s lid, os fid. fis fid, blankets at special cut prices, 72 atnli U 4 (Urge ill hitnili. ndirone or green at 10s fid pard ; also full stocks of lielirill-rugs, clirpet squares, slips, mitts, runners. Ii Dos, etc. Addisohs.— Ait'Vt.

()n Saturday all the material for the Westland war inemoriai including til.* missing Week of marble which has now arrived from Australia, wits removed froln the railway yard t () the site lot* erection oil Cass Square. Tin* four fluted marble pillars will first be erected and are to be surmounted with four excellently cut marble capitals. When these piineipals for upholding the ma - ble canopy are in position some little time will be allowed to permit tlu* pillars to set before the heavy marble .parts forming the canopy can he placed in position. The memorial-which is expected to be completed during the next month, promises to l,e a very hand some monument.

For some time oast the Westland Hospital Board has been endeavouring to secure an auxiliary supply of water, to that of the town supply. As a result ol experiments mad.* it was found that a line supply was available at the foot of the hospital bill, and now an electric motor plant is being installed, ■o pump water from tile bottom of the bill to the laundry, a lift of some 75 feet. The pipes are now almost connected up, and when this is done the motor and pump,, a head v to band) will be placed in position. The work is being carried out under the supervision ol''the Chairman of the House Committee ( All* Geo. Davidson) who is devoting a large amount of his time to the improvement of the Hospital. Yesterday, the Chairman of the Board (Air J. j. Breeze) made a very flattering expression of appreciation of the work that Air Davidson is doing for the Hospital, stating that in addition to saving the Board a considerable amount of money hy his export advice, was himself working whole-heartedly pushing on the improvements to a speedy and successful issue.

nil-net from one London buyers:— Children's dainty woollen knitted dress with bloomers to nmteb, 1 7.m fid, 10s fid, ‘22s fid, Indies’ art silk enmisoles 17s fid, are silk jumpers 455, 47s fid, heavy fleecy bloomers in orey or navy, 5s lid, fis fid, (is Hd; also further supply of black,, cashmere luvse, all pure wool and good weight at two pairs, 7s fid. Addisons.—Advt.

.Mothers! protect y«ytr little opes from colds mid eouj»hfl. Give them "XAZOL” on stißnr. Sprinkle {jftby’s pillow. Safe mu] p)pniin(tt. jrpr Influenza, tajffl tVoodu' Great llepparmiut Ciuy. iti!eomm«pood hy tbo medical pro, fjgrion.-TOiTFj'S

The Puller County Council rato this] year is jn the £, an increase of Jd in the £ due to the Puller Hospital Poard levy showing an increase of £SSO j against the County

On Saturday next at Westport Brian AlcCloary (N.Z. heavy weight champion) and Laurie Cadman (of Auckland) meet for a 15 round clash for a purse of €lB5, including expenses.

■ The. Komnta made a wonderfully smart trip from Wellington on Thursday reaching Westport ill exactly 19 hours from the time she swung oil it Welling‘oll.

A social and will he belli in the South Spit SeJiCnlroom on Wednesday evening, 1 emUffed as a farewell to Aiiss Dixon. Gejgffemen, Is; ladies a plate. —Advt. . ( f

A meeting of the executive of the Westland A. and P. Association is called for Wednesday next at 11.30 a.rn. a the County Chambers, Hokitika. The New Zealand Clothing Factory notify that they have installed a first class boot repairing department, and guarantee satisfaction with till repair work.

I’inafor# practice will lie hold to-morrow 'Tucsmay) evening, Geiitlen;on at 7.1)0 at jWcTiltosh’s Club Rooms; everybody at Masonic Hull at 8 p.m.— Advt, ' / Diroot from the manufacturers: — Cross curtain nets Is Gel, Is 9d. Is lid, 2s .‘ld. in white or madras, mnrcclla guilts in all sizes, a splendid range and ail hemmed, creattl radiahta and cashmere. Italian cloth flannelettes etc. Addisons.—Advt.

The Sub-Union meets to=night at 8 o’clock to receive nominations for the Tushie louknitment. There will he no mo-lino of the Referee’s Association, Tuesday, lmt all referees will Ik: required tor Saturday next; ‘

The operations in connect ion with improved drainage lev Westland Hospital, which have been ill progress sitiee before Christmas, hie now approaching tomp’Otidili Some six weeks ago, the lo'irii cti need led the dint fact ' or the wot k, a ltd have since curried Out the work itself tinder the supervision of .Mr Vafiiey; District Health Inspector. The works have been expeditiously carried out during the last fiiw wefcks, aiid tie Hospital grounds, which for. solid; months liad.hccii iii a very untidy and unsafe condition, arc now in decent order. The work, when completed will prove of great advantage to the institution, completing, as it will, a thoroughly up-to-date installation, whereby the'whole of the drainage of the institution is deposited on the seashore below bigli water'mark, by means of pipes. The success of the installation will lie ensured by the huge quantities of waste water that will he passed through the piping from the laundry, ensuring a constant flushing.

Showroom items tit Addisons: —l.atD •ies’ vests 2s 3d, 2s (id, 3s 3d, 3s ltd. (special 1 ilie of Jap silk blouses with striped collars 17s fid. ladies black cotton hose 1s lid. wOolletl jumpers in iP-‘ often styles 15s. camisoles from 3s j 1,1. \\ itieevolte nightdresses 17r (id. I!>S (id, woollen gauntlet gloves in grey ereiiiii. atid lawn at 5s lid.—Ad'L

That the public appreciate good value is quite evident by tile number of people who visit “Paterson’s’' wlicn in town. We have still a few sample stockings in cashmere and silk, also men’s socks, and if you have not already purchased your winter requirements do so at once while you have the opportunity. A fmther consignment of blankets just to hand in white and grey. Single 29s Gd • three-quarter 37s Gd and double 49s Gd. Prepare for the cold weather. Wonderful values in men’s clothing etc. Agents for C. Taylor and Co., Expeit Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Rox 8G “Patersons”, Cash Drapers. Opposite National Bank, Revoil Si. Mail orders promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Advt. S’.pc.-inl I.i fr purchase of (Hasson and Co., Urey mouth and Westport stocks bought lit a great discount for cash. Rig giant clearing sale commences on Friday, May 10th. This is the Dost value purchase we ever made. Me can now give you extra value. Rig preparations have been made for this big sale. Rook out for price list. This is the occasion of good investment sensational saving if you act now. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Gicymouth.— Advt.