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Hokitika Guardian, 18 August 1922, Page 2

I Prices right.—Come and see the Lnf dies costumes and knitted silk jumpers j at Stephens Bros. The annua] golf tournament takes j place on the Mahinapua Links next ! week. There will he a number of visi- * tors to the town for the occasion. j To-morrow Night! Don’t forget the ' usual Saturday night dance. A good ! night’s enjoyment assured. Good music . Good floor. Admission Is.—Advt. I A sub-contract lias been let for the supply of the timber for the Waitangi I bridge contract, and n party of men . will be going south this week to unj deitako the work. The contractor for the bridge, Mr Murray, is now asI scmbling the plant and the work of > erection of the bridge is to be put in | band as soon a« possible.

I The new buildings which are now forging ahead in town will be augI inented very shortly hy the eommeiiccj ment of Mr S. J. Preston's concrete i premises to ho erected on the site of the “Don" store Ifevell Street, for a ■ drapery business. The material lor the new budding has been arranged I for and will shortly be deposited on j the ground. The building which will ' face Weld Street, will he an imposing 1 structure. The district engineer of railways has written as follows to the Grey County Council regarding the Brunner bridge: . “T am instructed to inform your Council that as this bridge is no longer re- ! quired for railway purposes, the De--1 partment does not propose- to rebuild 1 it. If your Council or any of the ' local bodies concerned wish the bridge. . the Department will assist to the extent of handing over without charge j what material is available for the purI pose provided the work is earned out to the satisfaction of the Public Works j Department. The new material avail--1 able consists of joists and plates for . the foundation, hold backs, new steel | wire ropes, tightening screws, etc. I Generally the material availabe is su'fficient to rebuild the bridge with the ex- . ception of the renewal to the timber | and concrete work. Will you please let . me know your wishes in the matter.”

Two you mu follows got tlio surprise of tlieir lives lust, evening in all Auckland suburb (says .tloiulny’s “Star”). A Salvation Army officer started to preach at a street corner, which was also a tram terminus. He bad then no audience, but two young men came along, and. after some words, started to handle the preacher roughly. The tramcar was just starting, when a Jack Tar aboard requested the motorman to delay a moment. This request lK'ing complied with, the man of the sea walked straight over to the young fellows, landed first one end then the other a skilful blow on the jaw, sending them sprawling in the roadway. He then briskly regained the tramcar, calmly took his seat, lighted a cigarette, and preceded on his wav to tha city as unconcernedly as though nothing had eventuated to disturb) bis placid and serene composure.

Apple week ut "The Rivoli,” one of our large windows is arrayed exclusively with apples of the best variety yet seen in this town. We can give y° u cooking or eating apples and every case is in perfect condition, Wolßelys, ■ okewoods. mountain beauty, Boston russet, stunners, red winter pearmaines and Kentucky red streaks. Also a large assortment of American and Australian fruits.—Advt The public at last have an opportunity to obtain genuine bargains. Kver since opening in business “Paterson’s” have lieen noted for their reasonable prices and the quality of their goods. Now flint they have decided to have a sale for 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 get 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 86. “Paterson’s” Hokitika, opposite National Bank. Revel! Street.—Advt.

Eggs arc cheap. Preserve a supply for dear season. Sharland’s “Mon” Brand Egg Preservative keeps aggs fresh for many months.—Advt.