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Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1922, Page 2

Drii’t forget the dance in the Kan ieri Public Hall to-night’. —Advt.

T.,e trotting mare. Miss Chancellor is offered frr sale in this issi e.

Call at Stephens Bros and see their fine assortment of flannelettes and Calicos in white and s'ripe 1 . The prices will suit you.

Tile usual Saturday night dance will be held in the Supreme Hall to-morrow. Good music; good floor. Admission Is. —Advt.

All members of the Excelsior junior aiwl senior football Clubs are requested to assemble on N«> U Gass Square ground at 1.30 to-morrow for practice.

The Druids’ Ball ,tnkes place in the Opera House to-night mid should attract a. large attetidltnce. Capital music .a good fliiol' Itnd a ditinty slipper should ensure an enjoyable evening for patrons. The proceeds will to the Westland Hospital building fund.

The work <v our buys at the front is recorded in epic reading in the Official Histories—the only official record published by order of the Government.. Orders received until tbc 29th at Mclntosh’s. Afterwards front Mr Raymond Curtis, C’/o. P.O. Box, Grevmouth.- —Advt.

Mr A. Little of the Duality Boot Warehouse, announces the arrival ol throe cases of Matchless brand of ladies’ glace Oxford shoes, with leather Louis heels. These carry the manufacturer’s guarantee. They were bought at a low figure and are being retailed at 29s (id pair; also felt slippers similar to these were selling at 12s (id pair last season, now 6s llil. Both these lines are genuine bargains.

To-morrow at noon, at the Mart. Camp Street. Messrs M. Houston and Co. directed by the Registrar of the Supreme Court, will sell by auction the property known as I impson s farm On the Halt Him road comprising 26!) acres with nil buildings and erections thereon, l lnmedifitely afterwards the sate of Chattels In the same estate will be sold, fuller particulars appearing in another column. On behalf of another client two 36 gal. bo.l- - and a half draught harness horse will also be olfered.

The funeral of the late Reginald Fane took place yesterday afternoon, and "as largely attended by relatives and friends from all paits of the district. including representatives ol the organisations and clubs with which deceased had been associated. There were a number of wreaths forwarded. The burial service at All Saints’ Church and also at the graveside at Hokitika cemetery was conducted by the Rev. \ purchas, wliili* the M«vsoftiG‘ Soi*vice was read by l’.M, Bro. If ■ Wells.

\t thfe Town Hull to-morrow nirfit,

Community Singing "'ill b p * u ! swing under the direction of Mr A. 1 Lawn, with Mr L. Aldridge ns conductor. The proceedings will commence at 8.30 o’clock, and as these fortnightly gatherings are very popular, the event I to-morrow night should lie no exception to the rule. A collection will he taken tip at the doors to aid the funds of the Progress League, an organisation which has done, and is doing, much to further the general interests of the district. In contributing to the fund referred to the people will he assisting their own ! district, and financial support at the present juncture will he very helpful to the organisation referred to. The repairs lately carried out to the damaged portions of the municipal swimming baths are proving effective. The reservoir is now water-tight and holding, very coinpllete tests having been carried out. This will he good news, and the work is a credit. to those concerned. The repnir s were (tarried out under the advice of Mr Baker, an expert in concrete work. Mr Baker gave his services and advice free of charge, and the community is much lndiolden to him for the good results obtained. The suggestion has been made that the whole of the floor of the baths should he white-plastered with a suitable solution of concrete to add to the cleanliness and improved appearance of the baths. Tf the finance can he arranged this will he done before the season opens. The question of carpentering repairs will next Ih> taken in hand, including tlie erection of n raised stand for spectators. It. is hoped also to arrange for a permanent caretaker to reside on the premises. Accommodation will he provided for a suitable person so that the care and maintenance of the valuable property will be seen to. Tt is hoped to have J the baths in rood trim for the opening season, and to arrange a good programme for the season.

Gentlemen keep warm and be well dressed by wearing one of my knitted vests in brown, grev and navy, price 10s 9d to 16s 6d. All wool cardigan vests 18s Od, heavy saddle tweed trousers 29s 6d, neglige shirts 7s Gd to 10s 6d, cashmere $ hose 2s lid to 4« 6d. also women’s cashmere hose at 4s lid, large striped towels at 4s 6d and 5s 9d per pair at W. H. Stopforth’s opposite W. R. Williams, Chemist.—Advt X-A-Z-O-1,. the scientific preparation which never fails to relieve coughs, colds, sore throats, and chest troubles. Is Gd buvs GO doses.

j Mothers! protect your little ones i from colds and coughs. Give them ■ “NAZOL” on sugar. Sprinkle baby's i pillow. Safe and pleasant. Where is the best place to get valtie in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc. ? Try “Paterson’s” Hevell St. opp. National Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Collonial blankets, white and grey, sin- ; glo 29s 6d, three-quarter 37s 6d. double i 49s Od. Don’t forget to inspect our ttn- ! tearable tweed working trousers and 1 boy’s shorts; also exceptional values in 1 men’s and boy’s clothing. Tf you are 1 unable to get into town just post mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we wild refund the money. Agents t'pp C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box 86, Hokitika. Advt. Cor Coughs and Colds, never fails, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cute;

Mr and Mrs W. Mason and family, of Ross, insert a notice of thanks in this issue. All members of the United Football Club are requested to meet at Mein- j tosh's Club Roontb at 7.30 sharp tomorrow night.—Advt. j At Addington Stock Sales on \\ ednesdny, the following lines on account of West Coast vendors were disposed of : F. H. Uiedrichs (Kokatahi). 12 steers at £lO to £l3 1/s 6d; J. Butler and Son (Matainui), 24 steer s at £lO 7s Gd to £l2 10s, W. F. D'edrichs (Kokatahi), 13 steers at. £l3 to £l3 15s.

Mr H. A. Thompson having received all the parts for the Cenotaph, the work of erection is now proceeding rapidly. Yesterday the heaviest piece of marble—about three tons in weight —whs placed in position on the supporting columns. The memorial promises to be one very fitting to the occasion, marking the personal sacrifice made in the Great War.

There is said to be an exceptional number of cases of blood poisoning ill and about Dunedin just now. The cause of this outbreak Is obscure (remarks the “Otago Daily Tillies”), and some medical men consider that it» is attributable to the fact that the very cold weather of late has lowered the resistance powers ol the people, the other theory being that the germ responsible is of nil unusually virulent type.

Large catalogues of rabbitskius were .submitted to a full attendance of buyers at Dunedin on Monday. Competition on the whole was fairly good, but with the exception of first Vinter dees .incomings, early winters, and lirst winter blacks, which appreciated slightly, prices in comparison with those ruling a fortnight ago were barely maintained,. Quotations are-Super winter does, 94d to 98d; first winter does, Sod to 941 d: second winter does, 70d to 75(1; prime winter bucks, 81 d to 85(1; first winter bucks 77d to 81d; second winter bucks, 66}d to 74^1; early winters, 64d to 08(1; incomings, Gld to GGjd; winters, G4d to GBd; incomings, Gld to GGjd -winter fown, 53d to GOjd; second winter broken, 2od to 42)d; horsehair, 33) (1; first winter broken. 34d to 48d; late autumns, 4Gd to 54d; prime racks, 22d to 24d; light racks 16d to l/Jd; outgoing winters, 42d to 50d 1 seconds 131(1 to lG)d; first winter black, 84d to 92d ; second winter blacks, 66(1 to 7Gd • autumn black, 40(1 to 50d; autumn fawn. 24(1 to 30)d; hweskmz, 4C>s to f)4d; ontAkins, Is to 2s 2(1;

Lady Jellicoe has written to C, J: Trelcn'ven Esq., secretary, Christchurch Centre ftf.Z. Branch of the British Bed Cross Society And Order of St: John, Christchurch, a* follows :—“ fly. O'® Inst English mail I received a letter from Lady Ampthill, who, as you know, was the prime mover in the matter of inviting tile Red Cross workers and V.A.D/'s of the Empire to subscribe towards a wedding gift for H.R.H. Prim-ess Mary. Lady Ampthill states that a deputation, oil which the Dominions were represented, went to Buckingham Palace on February 13th and presented the tiara to Princess Mary. Her Royal Highness was deeply touched by the gift, and forwarded to Lady Ampthill a letter, of which a replica is enclosed, expressing her warm appreciation and thanks. I should be grateful if you would lot your Centre Und silccentre know of Princess Mary’s letter of thanks and if you would'also tell them how grateful I am for their ready and generous response to my invitations. I may add that the total subscribed by Now Zealand was £lll 10s.”

Lloyd’s have just opened an advance range < 1 Spring millinery, also a line of frceks in jersey silk, foulard and s; ongen eh tli. This lovely range of goods I:vs been specially selected from Wellington and Auckland warehouses, so customers can he suse of getting absolutely the latest and best. Watch our window display. Advl.

Csc six ounces of the pure “Golden Hale” Soap with one small packet of

• -NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help for weekly family washing.—l. Parkhill.— Advl.