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Hokitika Guardian, 2 October 1922, Page 2

The Koiterangi Lime Coy Ltd. are opening tlii’ir new lime kiln at Koiterangi on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

M essrs Dnlgety and Co Ltd. will sell liv auction at Preston Road Kaleyards on Saturday next at 1 p.m. 80 Canterbury dairv bred springing heifers, in lots to suit buyers.

As provided under Public Service Regulations ,'tlio Government Offices throughout New Zealand will lie closed on Monday, tin 23rd October, being Labour Day. Get in early. Ladies who desire the latest in' the new spring bats should visit- Addisons at once. We are showing to-day our second shipment. Newest stvies, no two alike.—Advt.

A Tiinaru corerspoiident states the news of the announcemcAit of Mr James Craigie M.P. of his intention to retire from politics at the end of his present term came as a great surprise, since his re-election was regarded as a foregone conclusion. Already several names have lie'cn mentioned in conneoituii with the electorate, including those of Sir Joseph Ward and Air F. J. Rolleston ' (the Alnyor). hut nothing has been definitely settled.

Tlie main attraction during the week is the Kiwi Football Club’s Ball in t'e Town Hall. The members intend making a big effort to ensure the success of the evening. The hall is being decorated, while the floor is to receive special attention. The Royal Orchestra. arc supplying the music which should be .sufficient guarantee of good dancing. Dancing is to commence at 8.30 sharp. Ladies are admitted free. A good supper is being provided.

j Values at the 11.8. this week. Alcii’s > woollen sox Is fid and Is lid per pair; underpants and singlets fis lid and 7s I lid .strong working shirts 7s (id. ]ooz. S (k'liinnis 9s fid. buckskin tweed trouI sets 12s (id, good flannels 7s 1 Id, buck | skin tweed working coats 24s fill at the | New Zealand .Clothing Factory, the 1 Value Spot.—Advi. j Tlu> Town Hall was filled to the i doors yesterday afternoon to hear addresses on prohibition by three visiting advocates. Mr Todd, who presided, and introduced the other two . speakers, first addressed those present from the financial standpoint quoting figures and statistics at considerable length. Dr O’Brien, a West Coaster was the next speaker, and his stand- : point was that as affecting the health. ; of the people, and the 11011-necessity of the use of alcohol, while Rev bather ■ Zurchci- of America, spoke at length from the moral standpoint, and the effect of prohibition in America. Each j of the three speakers enlivened vlii.ir i addresses liv amusing anecdotes, and were attentively loßowed and ap--1 plauded as they made their points in | furor of the movement. At the con--1 elusion of the addresses questions were ! invited, hut none were asked, and i after a collection was taken up the I meeting was declared closed and the ! assemblage dispersed.

Special value this week at Afc<liner’s. Ladies’ black and coloured umirctte underskirts 8s lid each, ladies’ double finger silk gloves in white, grey, black, lawn. 7s (id pair, ladies’ black silk ankle lmse 3s lid, 5s lid and 7s fid pair. AVe keep tlm prices down. AlcGrucr’s, Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.

No cold can withstand ' Nazel.” A few doses put the worst eases to flight. Is (id buys fit) doses. An ideal spirit for both sexes. —- AVOLFK’S SCHNAPPS.

Just arrived, our third lot of spring and summer .millinery, new summer frocks, foulards, ratines, and voiles. Those are marked at very moderate price. Wo have also on show splendid jot of linoleums, carpet runners, mattingsr hearth and door mats at much below usual price for spring cleaning or complete furnishing. Inspection cordially invited. Schroder and Co.--Advt,

Hnppv children keep free fmiq worms with Wade’s Worm Hg-n Wonderful worm worriers. j WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants.

A second assistant is wanted at the Kokatahi Dairy Factory.

The monthly meeting of the Hokitika School Committee will he held at. the Education Hoard room to-night at 7.30.

All members of the Kiwi Juniors arc requested to ho at the Shed to-night at 7 o’clock sharp.

A meeting of the Hokitilan Boxing Association will he held on Thursday next at 7.30 o’clock.

The northern papers state that -Mr Mark Fagan denies a rumour published that ho had been asked to contest the AVestland seat. It is stated there may ho an Independent candidate in ,tho field shortly.

At present Addisons are showing the finest selection of millinery mounts and trimmings ever sliown in Hokitika. The quality the very host and the prices are the very lowest.—Advt.

It has been decided to hold the annual local Miberian Society’s Ball on October 18th at the Westland Opera House. As these annual functions have proved very enjoyable in the past, this year’s ball promises to eclipse anything yet attempted.

Footwear values this week at the H.B. Men’s smart dress hoots 24s fid. box hide derby hoots 2s fid to 39s fid, working hoots 23s fid, bluchers 14s lid, women’s Oxford shoos 21s. 27s fid. to 39s fid, glace derby shoes 255, •hrollie derbys 23s fid. hoys’ school hoots 16s 9d and 18s d at thoN.Z. Clothing Factory. the value spot.—Advt.

Mr C. .1. Trelearen, Branch Secretary of the Canterbury Navy League, will arrive here to-morrow forenoon, his visit being in connection with the piesentatitm of the wonder picture of the British Navy, to he shown at the Princess Theatre to-morrow night. He will be accompanied by Mr Walton of the Boyal Navy and the Washington Naval Agreement.”

In consequence of the retirement of Police Superintendent McGrath, of Dunedin, some promotions and transfers in the fpree are necessitated, and Inspector Marsack of Napier,- is promoted Superintendent, altd goes to Dunedin. Inspector Dew at present at Invercargill, is transferred to Napier, Sub-Inspector McNamara, of Wellington, is promoted inspector and transferred to Invercargill. Senior-Sergeant D. J. Cnmriiings, of Masterton is promoted to sub-inspector and transferred to Wellington. Sergeant Sweeney, of Wellington, takes charge *t Masterton.

The bridging of the Little Wanganui river will he an accomplished fact very soon now. The bridge itself is almost completed and the approaches likewise nearing completion. It is expected traffic may cross some time during next week. At present all the south rivers are extremely low and there is no trouble for motorists to negotiate the fords. The site for the Waitangi bridge has been fixed, and the timber is now being delivered. The approaches for this- bridge will be considerable, and they are to be put in hand soon, fir which purpose the party at Li t fU’ Wanganui will move south in a week or tw.i.

The latest in inwiV box suits, silk, artificial silk and all-wool J hose can be purchased at W. H. Stoplorth s opposite W. E. Williams, chemist.

Mr Rosenberg, wishes to announce to the Hokitika public that he lias just imported a new Super Six Hudson motor car and will he pleased to undertake tours to any part of the disti id The car is complete with all the latest conveniences and is recognised us the most comfortable of all touring ears. Ring Central Hotel, 205., and your order will be promptly attended to. Mr Rosenborg has been driving cars on.the Boiler Gorge for the last 8 years—Advt.

Everybody can have delicious eggs in dear season by preserving supply now with Sharland’s “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative. Eggs may be fried, poached or boiled. <