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Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1922, Page 2

Mass will he held at Kokatahi Pub lie Hail on Sunday next at 10 a.m. Mass will be held at Hokitika a* 8 a.m.

North Island mails and passengers connected with the West*Const express at Christchurch this morning.

A meeting of the Kokatahi Babbit Committee will he held to-morrow evening at the Public Hall, Kokatahi. All interested are invited to attend.

Messrs MtGuier and Co distribute an inset with this issue setting forth particulars of their clothing and hoot sale at- Keller’s sample rooms on Saturday and Monday next.

A meeting oi the Hotkey Club will lm held at Mclntosh's Club Rooms to-night at 7 o’clock. A full attendance is required as the business is important.—Advt. |

The New lfig River Gold Alining Compilin' Ltd., report the following gold returns for the month of June, 1922: — Battery: 210 tons crushed for 143 ounces 4 dwts, melted gold. Cyanide: 200 tons sands treated for (54 ounces of nllion. Total estimated value €7do

Saturday’s inter-Union ltugby maten at Grcvmoiith J.etween the Grey and Westland Unions should prove an interesting contest. The Westland team is a fairly representative one and should give a good exhibition against the Grey team which is a strong one, even though tlje representative liver, Steel, will not be playing.

Repairs to the Municipal baths have now lreen put in hand. The work being done is carried out in accordance with the directions of Mr Raker, who is an expert with < oncreto work. The work will he carried through as quickly as circumstam es will permit,

We regret to record the death of Mr Andrew Vocasivich, which took place a.t Westland Hospital this morning. A single man. a native of Austria and 84 years of age, lie had spent about 60 years in New Zealand, for most of thftt period residing in Stafford district where lie followed mining pursuits.

During the past few days a number of loads of AAdiiteombe Square sand have been carted oil to Cass Square with a most beneficial effect to the football playing field. All the hollows which held the water are being filled up, and greasy part are also receiving attention, making the ground much safer for the players.

The repairs to the Municipal baths are now in hand, indicating that this useful adjunct to the amenities of the town will he available for service during the coming season. The citizens’ committee which will have the conduct of the baths with the approval of the Borough Council, will inaugurate the opening of the season with a tine programme and it is not unlikely that early in the season arrangements will be''made for a vist of one of the champion lady swimmers of the Dominion. It is proposed also to arrange night carnivals during the holiday season, for which purpose the electric light will he requisitioned. Special facilities are to he arranged for the schools, to enable pupils to have regular weekly lessons and so ensure the fullest possible use being made of the baths for instructional purposes.

The plain and fancy dress hall at Kokatahi Public Hall last evening in aid of the AVinter Show was a great success about two hundred patrons being present. There was a great array of fancy cost nines. Miss A’ora O’Brien being awarded the special prize donated hv Airs Houliston for the most original costume. Music wrs supplied by Mr and Airs J. AV. Kelly, while Messrs A. Alehany and AA r . Kelly had charge of the floor. During the evening songs were rendered by Alesdames AA . Diedrich, P. Jones, AHss Kelly and Air T. R„ Ohosterman. Untieing was kept up till an early hour the gathering being voted a liege success, the only fault being that the hall was not large enough for assemblage.

Annual winter sale commencing Friday, June 29th, the great event which puts all other attempts into insignificance. Every Department the greatest bargains that money can buy prevail. The low cut prices clearly indicate our intention to dispose of big stocks at the biggest sacrifices. Profit smashed goods, each and every article positively and substantilalv marked down for this big winter clearance. For economy and satisfaction make our st-ros vour shopping headquarters. McOruers (Westland), Ltd., Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.

Woods’ l-ireat Peppermint Cure, K„r Conphs and Colds, never fails: A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Get a Nazol Inhaler. I • Where is the best place to get value • in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc.? Try.“ Paterson’s” Kovell St. opp. National Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Oollonial blankets, white and grey, single 29s 6d, three-quarter 37s Gd, double 49s Od. Don’t forget to inspect our untoorable tweed working trousers and boy’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and boy’s clothing. Tf you are unable to get into town just post mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we wilfl refund the money. Agents for 0. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners, Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box Hokitika,—Advt. por Influenza, take Woods’ Great Cgfe

.Tenders are invited in another column For sale and removal of a sevSii-roomed l ouse ill Woodstock. To-night! To-night! In the Supreme Hall, grand dance in aid of the Girls Hearth Fire Club. Good music. Supper provided. Admission—Ladies Is Gentlemen Is 6d.— Advt. ; Mr A. 11. Lawn proposes organising a community sing-song for juveniles at an early date, the gathering to take place in Princess Theatre, probably | next Wednesday afternoon. The Theatre is being selected so as to accommodate the large attendance expected, ns no doubt parents and country visitors wilt seize the opportunity of joining j in the pleasant gathering. Mr Irvine, Rector of the Victoria School, is being asked to co-operate in the gathering, which will be used as a vehicle to collect funds for the municipal swimming hath repairs now being, put in hand. It is imped to have the baths ready for j the coming season, and as the baths are j a delightful and useful resort for the youngsters, itliey are sure to take a! practical interest in helping to raise the funds required for the urgently necessary repair work. Get a “Handilite Electric Torch to light your way. No batteries to renew. Makes its own electricity. Sold by Tomlinson and Lifford, Electrical Engineers.—Advt.

I.a-.lies of Hokitika ! Here at last are some real bargains to delight the heart; prices actually below pre-war prices. We are cutting our lovely range of dress goods down to half price, so now is the time to buy. Come along early and Vou will find double width black and white check material at 2s 3d yd ; gaberdine from 3s 3d; check gaberdine 3s; wool tweeds from 4s 3d; fine navy tailor serge front 8s fid; black and , white wool check 54 in. wide IDs Gd, now 9s Od.; beautiful soft tvool cheviot serges 23s 6d and 25s fid now 11s fid and 12s 9J ; heavy coatings 25s fid now 13s; crepe de chenes front 8s Gd, and other j bargains too numerous to mention. Take advantage of this wonderful offer and pay an early call to Lloyd’s.— 1 Advt.

Country residents, send for a “Handilito” Electric Torch to-day. You

j need it because it never requires rei charging. Press the trigger and you have continuous light, "-he 3Gs postj ed from Tomlinson and Gifford. Revell i | St., Hokitika.—Advt. Having purchased a small quantity j of sample goods, it will lie to your advantage to pay a visit to W. H. Stopi forth’s, and secure Some of the following:—Ladies’ silk hose from 4s lid to 14s, ladies’ heavy cashmere hose from i 2s lid to fis lid, ladies’ vests from 2s , lit! to 13s lid, men’s all wool vests front 10s lid to lfis fid, men’s all wool cashmere hose 2s lid to 4s lid, men’s fancy hose 3s lid to 4s Gd, men’s heavy police braces at 4s 3d, qualitv gUa ran teed.—Advt.

On wash day always use “NO-RUB-BING” Laundry Help; spare no rinsing water, and tile result will delight you. —Mr E. Lloyd, agent for NO-HU 111SINO.”

tie emphatic. Insist on genuine “NAZOL.*' Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. No cold ik Nazol-proof. GO doses Is Gd.