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Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1922, Page 2

Monday next. Oct 23rd.. being bailor Day. and a statutory holiday, the “Guardian” will not he publishod.

The opening of All Saints’ Tennis Club’s season will take place on Saturday next,

The Westland Progress League meets at the County Chambers to-night at 7,30 o’clock.

The Railway Department advertise in this issue particulars of excursion fares and train arrangements in connection with the Trotting Races .u Greymouth on Saturday and Monday next.

The Hibernian Rail in the Opera House on Wiiiesday evening should prove very successful gathering. Ihe Hour piill be in capital order. Lawn's orchestra will supply the music, and the Indies’ eommittee are arranging a very dainty supper. Patrons "ill Have a most pleasant evening.

Vehicle traffic over tin* Little 'Wanganui bridge was possible dining last week, and needless to say the convenience was a great boon to the travelling public. The approach roads are now being trimmed off, and it is jxj cited the bridge will be fiumnlly passed during this week.

The following are a few of the good lines offering at the “value spot.’ Men’s striped shirts from 6s lid, best English underwear 5s 6d, os lid, 6s Gd, (is lid, Meridian underwear in singlets and trunk drawers a fine line tor summer wear 9s lid each, a fine range of pyjama suits form 9s lid. \ nine always at tho N.Z. Clothing Factory Adit.

ft will lx* flood nows for motorists imi f others using tlie Christchurch i ojid to learn tlmt the rough creek crossing near Tracey’s is to he bridged in the very near future. The timber for the work is on the ground, and authority for the erection of the small Imt necessary bridge is now sanctioned. Two or three additional small crossings on the road are also to he spanned with small bridges, and it will be a great boon if this work is done for the approaching sninmer traffic. One of the great features of trans- ' acting business with Harley’s House Furnishers, Greymoutli is that you can depend on the goods purchased from the firm being highest quality nt the right prices. In this issue the firm offer good value in several lines which j are well worthy of our readers perusal. I The wonderful value offered in talco ! silver should tempt everyone wfm re- | quires these lines to purchase at once, j Harley’s make a special point of pnyi ing freight, on all orders to the nearest railway station.

The Hokitika Howling Club will open the season on Saturday afternoon next at 2.30 o’clock, when the usii’d game will be played of teams representing the President and Vice President. The green promises to be in

capital order this season. All memlxvs and intending members and tlieir friends should make a. point of being present. Afternoon tea will he arranged the hostesses for vhe afternoon being Mesdamcs Braddon and Hlnnk, wives of the President, and Vicc-Prea-dout respectively.

! Visit of the Diggers Company. W. O’Brien’s motor bus will leave Kokatabi on Wednesday and Thursday evenings nt 7 o’clock and Upper Koiterangi pn Thursday at 0.30 o'clock,—r Advt.

Owing to the visit of the Diggers on Wednesday and Thursday, there will be no further display of Pollard’s Pictures this week at Princess 1 heatre. (

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co will hold an auction sal© in the mart to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. on behalf ol tho Defence Department, and others, • of a largo quantity cf furniture and other effects.

Men’s nice dress hoots 24s 6d, men » every day boots 26s 6d, men’s nigger brown welted boots 39s 6d, women s Oxford shoes 21s, courts 21s, Derbys 25s and 26s Cd at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Practice i s taking place on the bowling green each evening, and new members should take advantage by getting in some practice. Tho green promises to roll out exceedingly well on Saturday afternoon, when the formal opening day takes place at 2.30 o’clock.

Cheering News I Ford reductions in Motor Vehicles, Cars and Trucks. Five sealer Ford, with electric lights, £l7B, f.ob. Wellington, one ton truck £2OB Mnirk Sprot and Co., Mreynvmtli, West Coast Soiling Agents—Advt. Only the best English sole leather used in all 11.8. repairs. For first class work we cannot be beaten, and our juices are the lowest eonsistant with the quality of materials used. Try us, we are .sure you will get satisfaction. All work done on the premises. N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt-.

Good progress is being made with the restoration of the local swimming baths, which it is hoped to have in first-i In-ss order for the season t-o open next month. The bath has been fully repaired and is now water-tight. The interior lias Ibeen whitewashed and gives the water a most cleanly appearance. A new stand is being erectnil tor spectators, and a caretaker has been appointed and will be in permanent charge. The buildings are to be overhaukvJ, painted, and put in good order. To# ensure a regular supply of fresh water ,a well is to be sunk, and the waiter will be pumped fresh into tho swimming jiool every night during the season. A meeting will lie held shortly to organise a committee of management and arrange lor the inaugural opening.

One .hundred hoys’ suits just opened at the H.B. a great line (4„to 6) 255, (7 to 12) 29s 6d, men’s tween trousers from 16s 6d, 100 hoys’ hardwear tweed shorts 6s lid and 7s Oil. These are untcarahle. Mu’s sac suits from. 72s 6d. Buv at 11.11. prices. It’s always cheaper." N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

There is on \fiow at the shop of Mr V. H. Shannon. Gasfitter. Kevin St. tho latest model of English gas cooker, useful for small households. It embodies all tho latest English patents, and is most 'economical in use, and very handy in ready service. A practical demonstration will he given to all enqiiiirijs. The price is remarkably cheap for installation, and the running costs are low. Mr Shannon has a sample illso of the new washing copper with the pumice insulator to effect further sat Lugs by the use ol gas for heat ing purposes, 'j he heating quality of the local gas is so vurj satisfactory that it is the most economical fuel for all heating purposes, including cooking, washing, or other domestic services.

“The Germans are not reformed iiT heart” was the statement made to an .Auckland “Star” '•repi'eactitativo by Mr .1 J. McGrath, of Wellington, who returned by the llualtine after a visit to Europe, in support of this view, Mr McGrath said that ho and his wite had attended many German ‘evenings in the Beer Gardens, in two of which as many as 6000 people gathered nightly, and they had never been present when they did not hear German martial music played while many ot the people rose and sang war-ike songs. He observed considerable hatred towards England, hatred that was only exceeded by German hatred lor France. He found that New Zealand was not unknown there, and thn there was no warm feeling R»’ *; e ", Zealanders. The continued boycott ot German goods bv the Dominion was naturally not liked. On the other hand, the raising of the Austrahnu embargo was hailed with delight, especially in Munich, large consignments of goads being forwarded m time to roach the Commonwealth ip August, Ist.

The working man’s friend always “H. 8.” brand. Men’s Boz denims 7s lid, 10o'«. denims 9s 6il, best quality Palmer Nap trousers (or buckskin tweed) 11s Oil pair, Mosgiel flannels 7s lid, Colonial sox Is Gd and Is lid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, the largest outfitters in the Dominion. Advt,

The local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association met at the Drill Shed last evening, the President (Mr D. .J. Evans) presiding. There were present also Messrs J. Cullen, *l. H. Shand, H. Stuart, E. McGregor, K*. Brown and T. Kerr. The resignation of Mr IV. P. Morgan, treasurer, on his removal to Dunedin was received and accepted with regret, and a letter of thanks to he forwarded to Mr Morgan for his past services. Mr >l. H. Shand was appointed Treasurer, vice Mr Morgan. The transfer of Mr Morgan to the Dunedin branch was approved, betters were read from headquarters, Canterbury, notifying business done at the executive meeting. It was resolved to forward returns in regard to membership. It was decided also to fall in with the publicity scheme, and supply monthly notes of meetings. Arrangements were made for the soldiers’ reunion on Armistice Eve anniversary (Friday, Nov. 10th). It was resolved to arrange with Laughton Bros lor the entering, the evening to take the form of a smoke concert, and the Secretary was empowered to arrange for the use of the Supreme Hall. Tickets wore fixed at 3s fid, land it was resolved to circulate same for sale as soon as possible. Various details in connection with the event, were arranged, and the meeting adjourned to November (sth, when the final arrangements for tho smoke concert, will be complete*!.

“Make to yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts’’-—Buskin—while “NOHPBBTNG” Laundry docs the weekly family washing.

Schroder and Co. tin* Loading Drapers, stock a large variety of Warner’s rust-proof corsets and corselet tes. This ensures your obtaining a perfect fitting, stylish model to suit your individual requirements. Inspection invited. Price much less than usual.— Advt,

On the best appointed tables you invariably find the best VINEGAR—SHARLAND’S. Pure, piquant, paintable. In bulk find bottle at all gro* eers-

Hokitika Territorials and senior cadets arc notified of a. parade at the Drill Hall on Friday nest- ait 7 ihm.

North Island mails and passengers connected with the Weßt Const express at Christchurch this morning.

A general meeting of the liokitika Cricket Club will be held in Mclntosh’s Club Rooms', Hamilton Street, v this (Tuesday) evening at 7.30 o’clock sharp. All members and intending members are requested to be present. Advt.

The Hokitika Hibernian Society have extended an invitation to the mombeo-s of the Famous Diggers’ Coy., to l>« present at their annual Ball, to be held in the Westland Opera House to-morrow night, after their performance at the Princess Theatre.

Children’s white plimsols 4s lid and 5s lid, women’s tennis shoes from 8s fid, men’s tennis shoes from ,8s 1 Id, women’s white canvas street shoes, courts, Oxford and Derby, 9s lid, 11s fid, 13s fid, 15k fid, white doe skin courts, straps, and Oxford shoes 37s fid and 39s fid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, the house for boot values.—Advt.

Bathing costumes in all skes. Boys’ from 2s 9d, men’s 3s fid, 4s and 4s fid. Kit. bags 27s fid, leather suit cases (55s to 955; also a few pair of white cot blankets at His fid pair at IV. H. Stopforth’s, opposite W. E. chemist.

Our customers will he pleased to hear that we have landed a fine range of black, nigger njul covert wool hose in 13/7 rib. These ribbed hose are the height of fashion and superfine quality. Also we have a few lines of children’s plain and check art silk and wool socks.

As usual you oan rely on Lloyd’s for value.

Mr Seddoti, M.P., is in receipt - ot the following reply from the Minister of Railways in respect to representations made:—“With reference to your letter of the 2nd August regarding the representations made to you at Ross respecting the provision of increased accommodation for stock loading, 1 have the honor to inform you that arrangements are being made to erect an additional yard suitably subdivided so ns to .-permit of two or more lines of livestock belonging to different owners to he kept separate. This will, it is anticipated, remove the difficulty now complained of.”

“Paddy’s Market” on Saturday, November 4th., is going to be an event of some local importance. It is being organised in aid of the Hokitika Beautifying Association which is proving such a useful body to the town. The help promised in town and from the country guarantees a success. Tile committee is to meet on Tuesday next to comp kite final arrangements for the day which will include muck to. please and entertain. Tile day is to be' wound up with a dance* at night. The ladies who have the matter in hand arc ail working hard to make the event as profitable as possible for the end in sight—to provide lul’ther finance for the 1 Beautifying Association to contimio its good work about the town.

We sell Fold Vehicles and demon at rate what we self 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 the little “bus” has done the South Westland trip to Wntaroa (within 30 miles of Wailio Glacier), over rivers, and the once-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 oven a puncture, and driven all the way by the man who first brought the lord to the West Const, and who still sticks to Forel cars and Houcks, if you are interested, let’s talk to v.oii about the new prices and conditions. Mark Sprot and Co.. Ltd. Greymouth, selling agents —Advt.