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Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1922, Page 2

The Hokitika High School Football team are entertaining the Westport .hoys at a social in All Saints Schoolroom to-morrow night.

You can get it chenner at Harley's. Greymoutli, is a well-known saying rod well worth your trying. You surely require some new furniture this spring.

The Sydney police have arrested an officer of the New Zealand Education Department who left for Australia without first obtaining leave, on a charge of embezzlement of moneys totalling some £2OO. He is fo be brought to 'Wellington for trial.

Tim 'following players will represent the Hokitika ladies hockey “B” team in their match with Mawhera. “B” team at Greymoutli to-morrow: —Misses D. Rutland, N. Lock, R. Gi.’-00-Hy, W. Thompson, .J. Ross, O. Stapleton, E. Fowler, Al. Schroder, M. Daly, S. Herring, J. Brown. Flayers leave by tho 1 p.m. tram. An anonymous donor is giving a Lady’s Fan for the most graceful lady dancer at the Hospital Ball. Three expert judges have consented to decide this momentous question, the prize will bo presented at the finish of the third square dance after .supper. The points will be deportment, figure, eallisthenic agility. Raive to liunga i kaui kaui, wliarc nitu 1

The usual weekly euchre and dunce louk place, at St Mary’s Club Rooms en Wednesday evening and the attendance was good. The first prizes were won by Airs Sullivan, and Airs Harvey and Alessrs E. Breeze and Air T. Rouse respectively. Aliss M. Pascoe supplied the music for the dance, which was largely attended, and, under the direction of Air E. Stewart as Mwas kept moving until a late hour. The Presbyterian Spring Show Committee have decided to hold their Annual Spring Show in St. Andrews Hall on Wednesday October 4th., when they propose donating trophies for the following classes : —Rest collection of cut flowers (each variety to be staged in a separate .vase, no daffodils) ; Champion Daffodil in Show (a single bloom, any variety); Best collection Daffodils (each variety in a separate vase, one spike of each variety).

Tho London price of gold has not been quoted by cable for some ihontbs. According to the “British Trade Review” the price opened in June last at 93s Id per oz fine and hv Juno 7 owing- to the improvement of the sterling in New York to 4.53), clol—it dropped to 91s (id. Eater on. however, the pound fell to 4.40’d01. and gold was raised to 94s fid. Since then the exchange has recovered, and the price of gold has been adjusted in sympathy now the quotation in London is 93s fid per oz fine. There are, however, no supplies on the market, anil the price is nominal. Exports for Alav reached a declared value of £2,823,721. and imports £3,147,294, giving an excess of imports over exports of £323.573. Tlie main source of simply, as usual, was tlic Transvaal, which sent £2,487.130. An item of £304,823 against the “United States” in the list of cur imports shows that the flow of gold into the State; has been reversed—for tho time being at any rate. Giving to a number of our country clients lining unable to get to town and participate in our genuine sale bargains, “Paterson’s” are extending their sale for another week, terminating Saturday, Sept. 2nd. Shop early and save disappointment. Tin’s is absolutely the last week and a visit will convince you of the- genuine bargains offering. Agents for CJ. Taylor and Co., expert dyers and dry French cleaners. All classes of work undertaken. Satisfaction guaranteed. Alail orders promptly attended to. Aloney cheerfully refunded if goods unsuitable. Box 86, Hokitika, “Paterson’s” opposite National Bank.—Advt.

Don’t ask for Egg Preservative—ask for SHAR LAND’S' “A10A” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE. There’s a difference. AVilli “Mon” eggs may he poached, boiled or fried.

• Westport District High School yes- j Iterdny defeated Grey District High School at Victoria Park by lopts. to. 6. i! Saturday Night 1 That’s 'Hie Night 1 | The usual dance is held in the Supreme i Hall. Everyone assured of a good time, j Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Good music. Good floor. Admission Is. — Advt.

Now is the time to buy your warm jersey or winter coat. All models and ready-to-wear hats are now to he sold regardless of cost at Schroeder and Co’s.—Advt. is sale is. Last three days of sale commencing Friday, Sept. Ist. You j can buy more for a shilling now than j a shilling ever bought before. 20,003 l articles worth from 2s to 00s now being cleared out at Is each. Look out for big price list to circulate through, this newspaper Thursday. McGruer and Co Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Delicious fried, boiled or poached eggs—most wholesome and nourishing food. Preserve a supplv while cheap with SHARLAND’S “MOA” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE. No smell or flavour. t ■KWggggg m WmMJi