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Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1922, Page 2

The Defence Department notifies a sale of surplus military stores at helow market rates, catalogues being obtainable at. any post offices. The annual meeting of the Hokitika Eire Hoard will he held at the Town Hall on .Monday, at 4.30 p.m. Business; Consideration of estimates for the year 1922-1923; election of Chairman and general.

After nearly five weeks of tine weather, a. change came yesterday afternoon. The weather appears threatening to-day, but very' little rain lias so far fallen. The atmosphere, was much milder this morning. j. The local committee a g Kokatnhi have been working hard /dr their concert in the Public Hall §pn next Wednesday evening. The proceeds are in aid of the Catholic £rluireh Building. Fund. A very finoS* programme has been drawn up. The concert will he followed by a halls The supper arrangements are jjsdeiving special attention and a big crowd is expected. Cars will leave‘the clock tower if sufficient inducement offei'k.—Advt.

Having purchased a small quantity of sample goods, it will bo to vour advantage to pay a visit to W H. Stopforth’s. and secure some of the following:—Ladies’ silk hose from 4s lid to 14s. ladies’ heavy cashmere hose from 2s lid to (is lid, ladies’ vests from 2s Till to 13s lid. men’s all wool vests from 10s lid to 1 (3s fid. men’s all wool oathmere hose 2s lid to 4s lid, men’s fancy hose 3s lid to 4s fid, men’s heavy' police braces at 4s 3d, quality guaranteed.—. Advt. Beady for Instant use, “NAZQL” ' a sure protection against coughs and voids, 80 doses Is 6d.

Football is taking placo as usual on C'-'.ss Square this afternoon.

Mr T. Sara,tv of Kuninra inserts a notice of appreciation in this issna. North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

The West Const Co-operative Dairy Association, exercising its option, has purchased for C 1,100 the Cronadnn Dairy Factory as a going concern.

The attention of chemists, grocers, etc., is called to the fact that Messrs ,1! riff on and Smith 1.U1., Greymouth, are tin* wholesale distributors 'of Ivofgo, tin* great cough cure.

In another column M. Houston and Co., auctioneers announce the sale of a valuable property on Saturday, -liny o<)th. Frill particulars in another column:

"T» our advertising columns to-day, R.illant.viio and Co., ol Christchurch, announce the commencement of their winter sale, which starts on Monday, Juno 26th.

Lloyds have just opened up a limited number only of woollen cardigans in saxe, rose, and grey, at 9s Od each, suitable for schoolgirls; also ladies’ and gent’s umbrellas-from 13s (kl and 14s.

Sawmill proprietors continue to express concern about the timber market which shows little or no sign ot revivin'*. It is feared that the white pine market will be stagnant i* r some months, there being a congestion of (stocks iin Australia., The red p(ne market shows n I'ttle mdre life; but, the quantities offering are only a fraction of the possible production, so that there is no evidence of mi early resunmtio not' work with normal staffs in ■.sight'. One or two milling nroieets which were in hand are being deferred sine die.

Improvement in dairy herds in Westhind iis likely to result from the visit of the agricultural instructors now lecturing throughout, the district. Tonight Messrs Clayton and Cockayne are at Waiho (Jorge, and oil Monday will he at Wail aim, with Ross to follow oil Tuesday. Knnmra will he visited oil Wednesday, and the tour of the district concludes at Arahurn on Thursday. At the close of the present itinerary Messrs Clayton and Cockayne will visit the state farm at Grey alley. There are several enquiries how for stud stock. The settlers .•.press great satisfaction with Die.visit, and the valuable information eommiitiu i-’ed bv the tectOrel's.

Storekeepers will oblige by forwarding their orders early for “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, “Goiden Rule” Soap. "Golden Rule” Candles, and “Keep Smiling” Pumice Soap, to lacilitate prompt delivery. Wm. Perry and Co., Ltd.. Wholesale Distributors.

Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs sports, coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Liskurl mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth nig*, ®H ®t favourable prices.' Inspection .-orai/dly ilivif i«l - \dlt.

Just read this caret idly! If you ic mind is made up about purchasing a new pair ot hoots or shoes ill the near future, these prices must interest you. I'.k-v’re the lowest on the Coast and the quality the best. Men’s standardised black’and tan derhv boots 24s (id, strong* heel and toe plate boots 26s 6d, bluchers 14s lid, ladies’ glace Oxford shoes 21s, glace derhv shoes 255, children’s shoes'(7 to 9) 10s, (.10 to 13) 10s lid, (1 to 2) 11s. At the New Zealand LDtliing Factory, largest outfitters in me Dominion.—Advt.

One U X DEB AYRI TICK S’ EXTINGUISHED will put out more lire than many pails of water and with very uiueii less damage. Always ready for instant service. Booklet from -Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedtord Bow, Christchurch.