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Hokitika Guardian, 16 June 1922, Page 2

\ Christchurhch buyer in another o liunn oilers to huv any quantity of ti !i»l;<‘V for cosh. A grand (one bull will l»o hold in tho I’uhlic IHSII, Kokntnlii, in ai l of (!•" ( 'at.!iolu^C' l arc'i fund-, on Wedirsday, Juii^S'tli. —A 'vt. The .Minister of i ands states that the bii'inchO position is a little easin', and he is in hopes of bring able to enlarge a ii ' tic* on tho number of loOent approvals of grants for soldo rs' houses, \ meeting of t’re United T'Yothall CUih ial;e.s place at t'e Drill Shed this evening at 7..'10 sharp. Every member is requested to attend Hush mss important. Advt,

Tin' following players will represent the Ladies Hockey Club in their match with Blackball on Satin day next 17th. .Time at Greymoutii: -Misses K. Foster. I’. I horn. 1,. Fane, M. Schroder. D. Thompson, M. Hutland, N. Schroder. Wallace (,'i). .1. Walker. Emergency- m. Dalv.

During la*t racing season there was coiUrihiiled through the Westland Racing Club to the public taxation of the Country. '£2.009 and for local rating taxation CIA, a total of £2,712. Thu nominal 'amount of stakes distributed 'va s £2.000. hut from that sum £290 was deducted for state taxation so that the net amount received by owners was £2,010 which was less than the amount paid to the Government for taxation. This is taxation with n vengeance, and is going (file right way to kill the sport.

A consignment of live stock will he shipped by the Shaw. Snvill and Albion steamer .Matatna at Port Chalmers early next week for South America It is understood that space has already been hooked for two hundred sheep for M.ontrvid' o, and it is expect-

ed i hat ibc balance of tbe space available. which is for approximately 20U sheep, will lie taken up by shippers desirous of forwarding small consignments. The .Matatna is at present lording Now Zealand products at Oamaru. She will ho dispatched from Wellington about June 20 lor .Montevideo and London.

At Addington stock market on Wednesday a medium entry of fat pigs was forward, and they met with a good‘demand, at improved prices. Values were: t hoppers Ldi to £"> 4s, light haconers ! ins to £4 6s, heavy haconers £4 10s to £o, extra heavy haconers to to os. average price per Hi ti lto (vjd, light porkers £2 10s to £2 los, heavy porkers ’£:? 17s to £9 10s, average price per lb SJd to 9d. A small eiilry of,story pigs was submitted to a k’en demand, and prices showed an improvement. Values w re:—Large stores .‘lds to 10s, medium stores 27s (id to 92s Oil, small stores 17s (i to 2os, won tiers 9s to Us.

At a meeting of the Grey Valley Farmers’ I'nion, (be following motion was ordered to ho sent to the -Minister of Agriculture and the secretary of the New Zealand Farmers’ I'nion:—

•‘T nt this I'uiiin views with disfavour tie Agricultural Department's policy of c'milueting the Waiimmgn State Farm. \Vein vite all otliei: hranehes on the' coast of the A. anil P. Association, ami others interested in tin* welfare of the West Coast farming industry, to urge upon the Government the abolition of the dry stock policy, and to substitute dairying stock of tin* highest glade, this being, iij view of the dairying re(|ui*ein**nts of the Coast, an urgent necessity.”

Community singing will be continued again to-morrow night. The conducttress will be All's Staveley. with Airs Houston at tbe piano. A specially selected song sheet has been prepared, and a chorus of young ladies will lead. There will he songs for all, and all will 1k» expected to sing. Airs Stavejey is sure to inspire great enthusiasm in the singing, and the (public will find it a pleasure and a great enjoyment to provide their own entertainment. Singing will start punctually at 8 o’clock with a new rendition of the National Anthem which is said to be very inspiring. A collection will be taken up at the doors to aid the work of the Beautifying Association, mid for such a worthy local object there should be a very libera] response.

Where is Hie best place to get value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc. P Try “Paterson’s” Tlevell St. opp. National Bank if you have not already done so, end you will never regret it. Collonial blankets, white and grey, single 29s fid, three-rpiarter 37s fid, double •19s fid. Don’t forget to inspect our untea rnble tweed working trousers and boy’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and boy’s clothing. If you arc unable to get into town just post mon-ey-order anil we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we wi'il refund the money. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box Bfi, Hokitika.Advt.

Blankets, double, from 45s 6d ; Eider quills from fi2s fid; Aten’s Tweed overcoats from 90s; Men’s rainproof cents 60s; Aten’s umbrellas from 11s fid; Boys Singlets from 4s lid; Men’s allwool working shirts 12s 9d, at W. H. Stopforth’s opposite W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. Special big purchase 3fio ladies’ woollen jumpers in cream, pink, saxe. lielio, black, black and white facings, fawn, rose, lemon, usual prices 19s fid to 39s fid, siK’cial purchase price 9s 1 Id. 12s fid and 14s fid each. Ladies’ woollen frocks in fawn, navy, henna, rose, special purchase price 39s fid. Children’s grey flannel dresses, fancy stitcliing, sizes 24in, now Ifis fid. 27in now 17s fid, 30in now 18s fid, 33in now 19sfid, 3fiin now 21s, 39in now 22s fid. Do not pay double the prices elsewhere. AfeGruer and Co.. Hokitika and Greymquth.—Advt, Irritation in the throat, stuffiness ii\ the h.snd banished by “NAZOL,” In-, (ttftnt Gft ?. Tnhn]er,

A Juvenile Dance will l>e held in St I .Mary’s Club rooms this (Friday) evening. A bumper supper, good music, and an efficient M.C. Admission: Adults Is, children 6d.— Advt. A sharp earthquake was recorded at Invercargill at 2.50 on Wednesday morning There were three or four distinct shakes, and buildings creaked. No damage was done, Te-morrow Night forget the usual Dance! Supreme Hall, after the Cominupny Sing-Song. Good music. Good jffior. Great night’s enjoyment assured. Admission Is.—Advt. Th o following will represent the Kiwi Seniors in their match with Kokatahi at Kokatahi to-morrow afternoon—l.ouglier, Owens, Ross, Jones, Duncraft Irving, Stevens, Walker, Kearns, Devaney, Siopforth, Leslie. Cunningham, .Shannon, Tomlinson. Emergency—Williams. Cars are leaving tile Town Clock at 1.30 p.m. sharp.

A cycle collision, occurred last evening iii tin l vicinity of Sawyer’s Creek bridge, resulting in Mr I l '. liiit'iowltinn ai d a hoy named Koar being rendered unconscious. The hov was coming down the incline at a fair pace and clashed into Air Barrowman, both being thrown into the road. Mr Bnrrowninn was conveyed home in Messrs driflVn and Smith’s motor kind, - . Argus.

Ti e by-election campaign for the Dunedin North seat, rendered necessary by the death of .Mr E. Kellett, is proceeding quietly, though as election day approaches interest in the contest appears to he increasing. As in most triangular contests, the result is very difficult to forecast, hut the general opinion is that il will I ? a dose race h 'tween the Independent- Reform Candidate, Mr -1. •!. Clark, and the official Labour candidate, Mr J. W. ■Mutiro. Mr .Mtmro is conducting a vigorous campaign, and lias Itffcil reinloiced by the assistance oil the platterm of Mr Al’Conibs niul Atr Sullivan, of Christchurch, while Mr Holland, leader of the party, and Mr Howard, are also hilled to appear this week. Carry it in your pocket. “NAZOL” protects from colds, coughs and sore throats. Penetrating, pleasant, safe and convenient. Is fid buys (50 (loses.