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Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1922, Page 2

i lit' t rustees of Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Friday next at 2.30 p.m. 'l'lie monthly meeting of the Westland I’rogrcss League takes place at 7.30 o’eloeu to-night at the County Chambers.

Watch window displays, of Spring Millinery. Also smart frocks in jersey silk, foulard and sponge cloths all in the latest styles and selected straight from the warehouses at Lloyds. The .Master of Old People’s Home, Kumara, desires'to thank Mr T. E. Y. Seddon for a parcel of papers and magazines. They were very short of reading matter and the supply was very much appreciated by the inmates. i A further reminder is given of the fancy dress ball in aid of tlio Kokatahi Football Club which takes place at Koiterangi Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) night. Tlie arrangements are commote for a successful gathering. A special prize will he given for the most original :o:.tume. The grand march will take plr.ee at 8.80 p.m. j “We get too much Rotorua,” declared Mr T. K. Y. Seddon. M.P., in the course of the debate in the House ' on Wednesday on the annual rejrort of the Tourist Department. “Not too much,” interjected Mr F. F. Hockly. (Rotorua). “Oh. yes,” retorted .Mr Seddon, “till the whole place smells of sulphur!” (Laughton*). People com- i ing here 1 heard so much of Rotorua, he said, that they arc apt to forget there was a South Island, with its West Co;ist Sounds, its Southern Alps, its Puller and Otira gorges, and so

The more extensive improvements being carried out to Cass Square as a result of the grant from the “Poppy Fund” supplemented by local contributions are proving very effective. The war memorial is now nearing completion and is being generally admired very much. The vicinity is now being ornamented by plots, and with the early removal of the children’s swings to a more appropriate position in the grounds, the neighbourhood of the memorial will be put down in grass, and all that quarter placed in more seemly order. The improvements when completed should l>e very effective. The Beaut’fving Society will bo appealing very shortly for more funds, and the good work being done should encourage the citizens to subscribe both regularly and more liberally.

Bargain snaps at H.B. this week. Mens striped shirts Os lid; striped soft collars 2 for 2s 3d, men’s ilannels 6s lid and 7s lid, working shirts 7s 6d, woollen «ov Is fid, and Is lid, children’s hose 2s 3d and 2s (id, men’s buckskin tweed trousers 14s (id, strong denims 7s lid sweaters from 12s 6d, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. The value spot, -Advt. .lust, arrived green window holland, 36in wide at 3s 6tl per yard. Also men's knitted underwear in Canterbury, lloslvn and Mosgiel. Men’s latest- London hox suits in hrtnvn, navy and grey. Women’s all woiH. hose extra heavy, (is lid per pair at W. 11. Stopforth’s Novell St.. Hokitika.— Advt.

Bargain Snaps in footwear at H.B. this week. Womens glace shoes lace and court 21s, women good derby shoos 2s, mens dress boots 24s 6d, working boots 23s 6d, strong bluchers 14s lid. boys strong boots 16s f)d and 18s 9d, at the X Z. Clothing factory, the value spot. —Ad-Vt. For best satisfaction in all classes of Kloctrical work, ring phone No 90. We are at your service for lighting, heating or power installations.—Tomlinson and Gifford, Bevell Street.—Advt.

The great no-profit event Half-Price Sale for nine days only commencing Friday August lltli. Get a bargain, give a bargain is our motto, these prices for proof—Ladies all wool black cashmere hose now 2s (3d pair, Ladies heavy flannelette nightdresses now 9s lid. Ladies navy fleecy lined bloomers now i?s lid. You will see your saving grow with every purchase. McGruor and Co , Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Now is the time to buy your warm jersey or winter coat. All models and ready-to-wear lints are now to be sold regardless of cost at Scliroeder and Co’s.—Advt. ■ or Inlluen'sa, take W t-en-im ('me.

Everybody ran have delicious eggs in dear season by preserving tilt* supply ikhv witli Sliarhin.Ps "Men” brand Egg Preset vative Eggs may be fried, poached or boiled.— Advt. The public at last have an opportunity to obtain genuine bargains. Ever since opening in business “Paterson's” have been noted lor their reasonable prices and the quality of their good.-. .Vow that they have decided to have a sale lor two weeks only, everything has been substantially reduced, as an inspection of prices will show. Don’t delay, but call at once and save disappointment. If you are unable to iret into town just post money order and we will forward goods by return mail. .Money cheerfully refunded if goods do not meet your approval. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. expert dyers and dry French cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. Box BG. “Paterson's” Hokitika, opposite National Bank, Kevell Street.—Advt. Kggs aro cheap. Preserve a supply for dear season. Sha Hand's “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative keeps aggs fresh for many months.—-Advt. Recommended by the medical profession.—WOLFE'S SdRNAPPS.

When selecting a summer hat for your kiddies, just pay a visit to Lloyd’s where a new and smart range has just been opened. Bring your kiddies along to see the Darktown Concert on Wednesday night they ''ill enjoy the funny nigger men with their jokes, and the little Pickaninnies. One shilling will admit children to any part of the house. Look out for the groat Clearing Sale of Millinery. Knitted jerseys and winter coats now on at Schroeder and Co.—Advt. Ladies and gentlemen! The whiteness of vour linen is an absolute triumph for “NO-lUTBBlNG” Laundry Help.—E. .1. l.loyd.—Advt.