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Hokitika Guardian, 12 October 1922, Page 2

notice to tradesmen appears in ihis issue,

| An horizontal engine, compound and

condensing, and nmltitubmlnr boiler, I is offered for sale in this issue; price ■ £6OO.

Particulars of Messrs M. Houston and Co’s, auction sale on behalf of Mrs A. Heinz, to-morrow afternoon appear in this issue.

In our advertising columns the AA’estbuid Sub-Union requests the return of all jerseys to tbe Secretary or ,T. J. Breeze at once.

AA r u draw our readers attention to an advertisement regarding Mr Johnston’s (Pussyfoot) meeting in tbe Opera House to-morrow evening and urge them to take this opportunity of bearing this much talked cf man.

An important meeting of settlers and others interested will be held in the Public Hall, Koiteraugi on Monday evening next to consider tlie question of river erosion below tbe Hokitika Gorge, and also the Koiteraugi coal development question.

A conference of representatives of AA'est Coast Racing and Trotting Clubs is to bo bold at' Greymoutli to-morrow afternoon to deal with various matters in which it is hoped to have unity of action respecting programmes, fees, complimentary tickets and general in-ter-club relations.

By importing our millinery direct from British manufacturers Addisons can offer this season’s ready to wear at very much reduced prices. We have just received a, very nice range at 14s Od and 22s (id. Also we expect to receive early next week a. limited supply of children's millinery ill a dainty shapes and colours.—Advt. Air H. Mayman, who lia.s boon in ill-health for some time past, passed away in tbe Buffer distrust hospital on Monday. Deceased was a native of Liverpool and 52 years of age. He came to New Zealand 14 years ago a.nd for a time was in the employ of the "Westport Borough Council on its clerical staff. Deceased was a member of the Masonic and Oddfellows Lodges. 1 He is survived by a widow and one I son. |

The body of a tall man, unidentified, was found at dusk oil Monday evening by Mr John McCready on the rocks about mid-way between the stops of tbe men’s bathing shod and the Giant’s Tooth at Cape Foulwind. It was dressed in a grey saddle tweed suit. The advanced stage of decomposition suggests that tile man had been dead for three or four weeks. Constables Surgooner and Adams went out with a motor lorry and brought tbe body to town and placed it in. the morgue. It is thought that some one may have been drowned up country aind the body came down the river. This is the second body that Mr .McCready lias found at tbe Cape.

A couple of splendid samples cf Hereford bullocks were slaughtered at the local abattoir* yesterday. They weio in very prime condition, and were a distinct credit to the distrii t. The bullocks ue.c grmvu by Mr AV. Dicdi icli on bis Koiteraugi run and ' ere specially notable having been fattened on grass, a remarkable tribute to tbe quality of tbe feed on this area at this time of the year. The carcases were inspected last evening by Major .Stafford who stated that they were in very prime order and were a. credit to the grower, being in remarkably fine order. One carcase has Irt'On purchased hy Mr J. I-oek of Kanieri and this was weighed this morning turning the scale at 1,14011)8. The other was sent on to Messrs Groom Bros., of Greymoutli.

Working men! Get this!—Addisons can now supply you with Boz. denims at) 8s Od. Do/,. 9s Od, grey stripe denims 9oz, 9s Od. Strong working shirts 8s Od. to s lid. heavy ad-wool singlets and underpants 8s Od. Men’s flannels from 7s Od. Hardwcar palmers imp trousers 12* Od. Colonial all-wool sox Is lid. There are all good lines. Wluiil vou Imv we stand bv.—Advt.

Cheering News! Ford reductions in Motor A'chiclcs. Cars and Trucks. Five sealer Ford, with electric lights, £l7B, f.ob. Wellington, one ton truck £2OS Mairk Sjirot and Co., Mrevin'outh. AVest Coast Selling Agents.—Advt.

Don’t forget to call at Paterson and Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National Bank, Revell St. Our values are right. All colours in Jap crepes Is 7Jd ; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Single 12s Gd. An inspection will convince you that our prices are beyond comparison. Agents for C. Tay. lor and Co., Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. All classes of work done. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders promptly attended to and money cheerfully refunded if goods are unsatisfactory. Box 86, Hokitika.—Advt.

As a dirt ejector and scientific clothes saver “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help bolds premier position. “So snv all of us.”—New Zealand women.

The man who requires a goo<l rainproof overcoat, should call at once and inspect my stock. The prices are Imm 39s to 150 s. Boys from 37s 6d. Also special line of Men’s Oil Coats, guaranteed rainproof for 905., at AA r . If. Stopforth’s opposite AA r .E. Williams chemist.—Advt.

Splendid lot of calico, are now selling at much below former prices, bought at a big discount at Schroder and Co’s. Crepes from Is 6d per yard. Men’s sox Is fid per pair. Forfar 2s per yard. New millinery all marked at very moifsra’e price at Schroder’s.— Advt. An ideal spirit for both sexes.— AVOLFK’S SCHNAPPS. Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S A' OP \t FIGS Children like them. Pure, piquant and low in prices— ShaHand's Vinegar. Made from the finest ingredients. Used on tile best tables.—Advt.

The name “Nelson Moate’s” not only signifies Tea but Tea of the best quality. Their brandß nr e Royal Tea 3s, per lb., Willow Pattern, three grades, 3s, 3s 2d, and 8s 6d pe r lb. Write down on your Grocer’s list Nelson ]Vioate’s Tea, also Nelmoa Cocoa and Nelmoa Coffee.—Adet.

North Island mails and passengers connected with the AA’est Coast express at Christchurch this mottling.

jj i| AVlierever well-dressed men tongre- • gate you will find Addisons novelties. A few ordinary stock quotations: Men’s tsripe band shirts 8s 6d, 9s Gd, 10s Gd, men’s light weight underwear from 4s 6d to 8s 6d. Meridian underwear, this is an extra good lino, once worn never f orgotten : Singlets 12s 6d, trunk drawers 12s Gd. Men’s silk shirks with or without collars, 21s, te-nnis or bowling flannels 21s, 24s 6d, 355., striped collars Is 3d. AVe also carry a nice rouge of boy’s suite.— Advt. Call along to “The Rendezvous, Revell St. and enjoy the finest icecream in N.Z. Please note ‘“The Rendezvous” is under the same manage--1 ment as “The Rivoli,” but the propriestors decided to change the name of the Ice Cream parlour to allow their patrons to understand that ice creams are not served in premises stocked with vegetables of all descriptions, as was likely to be understood while tbe two businesses held I the same name. “The Rendezvous” is situated directly opposite “The Rivoli.”—Advt. AVe sell Ford Vehicles and demonstrate what we sell. Our Ford Car did the Nelson trip and back a fortnight ago without trouble of any kind It did over 600 miles for the week. Since then tbo little “bus” lias done the South Westland trip to AVataroa ' (within 30 miles of AA'aiho Glacier), over rivers, and the onc-e-famous but now difficult road between Ross and Ferguson’s, nearly another 300 miles. -The latter journey was without a trouble of any kind, not even a puncture, and driven all tbe way by the man who first brought the Ford to the AA’est Coast, and who still sticks to Ford cars and troucks. If you arc interested . let’s talk to you about the new prices and ;<xniditicms. Mark Sprot and Co.. Ltd. Greymoutli, selling agents.—Advt. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants.

Just arrived, our third lot of spring and summer millinery, new summer frocks, foulards, ratines, and voiles. These are marked at very moderate price. AVe have also on show splendid lot 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.