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Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1922, Page 2

Mr T. K. A. Seddon will be visiting Luke Ka.iiieri road to-morrow prior to Ids. meetings in the evening at Kanieri and Rimu. The Returning Officer for tho Afaori Southern Electorate notifies that nominations will ho received up to noon on Saturday Nov. 25th., and that polling dav will lie, on AVednesday oth December., the day before the polling day for the main election. Notification of polling day appears in this issue for AVestland seat. Nominations close oil Afumlay. Nov 27th at noon, and the polling takes place on Thursday Deo. 71>. The licensing poll will he taken at the satlie time, while nominations for scrutineers for the licensing- polj must be made before 5 p.m. on Nov. 30th.

Ainstie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch Whisky is now a leading line, second to none, pot in oblong bottles nnd sold to the trade only by Alark Sprot and Co Ltd., to all leading hotels.— Advt

A meeting of settlers interested in the drainage of the swamp lands in the Kokatalii district between Raft Creek and the dairy factory, will lie held a the Kokatalii Public- Hall at 8 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday to discuss propoals with the Chief Commissioner of Crown I.anils, All interested arc invited to attend.

A public meeting of importance will he held at the Town Hall to-night at 8 o’clock, when the business people and citizens generally are invited to msm nilile to discuss important proposal.-, affecting the launching of the scheme to hold an industrial exnibitiou at Hokitika in about 13 months’ time to celebrate the diamond jubilee ol the. province ami to mark tile opening of (he East ami AYest Coast railway. Tim very important nature of the occasion should ensure a. large attendance to-night.

I he cricketers had a good day oil Saturday to open play locally this season, and a. very pleasant game was enjoyed. The outfield was heavily grassed, due to the fact that the mower had broken down. But this will he remedied in the future, A considerable attendance of the public looked oil at the game, and ivrfs interested throughout the proceedings. Imitation being tlie fsineerest form ol flattery, a, hand of juveniles sit up a pitch adjacent to tlie plav. and also enjoyed it gallic of eriikot. Tt would appear ’ that this great. English pastime is going to take very firm root here this season—a. very pleasing result indeed.

T,allies who desire the latest in spring millinery should pay an early visit to Addison’s. AVe have just received a further shipment of ready-to-wears, absolutely tlie best range on the Const. Customers will be very hard to plrtnsc if they cannot select one to suit them from this choice lot. Priees range from 17s (Id to 35s.—Addison’s. —Advt.

Visitors to the Hokitika racecourse express appreciation at the marked improvements carried out by moving the totnlisntor house to a new site. The extra space provided will he greatly appreciated by the public. Dividends will he signalled as before from the * '»t:i lisa tor house, and in addition will lie displayed from tile jockeys’ telegraph hoard, which will he of advantage to the occupants on the stands, who dill thus obtain the information jet imply without, personal inconvenieiiu. A scratching board covering the day’s racing is to be erected in the bird-cage area, where -seratellings will lie nromptly notified well in advance of the events. A balloon device is to be provided for signalling starting time to tlie staler, who will he first advised of the closing of the totalisntor by flag. On tlie flag signal the horses will he brought up to the harrier, am! he ready for quick despatch as soon as the I album i.- hoisted upon the tote figure, being made up. These and other improvements now being attended to will assist in promptly running off the events to time, and will add to the pleasure of the meeting. It is understood that for tho Christmas Meeting opening here on fluxing Day, there will he a long string of entries, quip- a number of East- Coast and North Island n.vuors intending to make the AA’est Const tour. A creditable relhction! See how floors and furniture shine when polished with liquid “TAN-Ol..” 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 Pis 6<l. 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. AVADE’S AY ORA l FIGS eradicate worms of all descriptions. Pleasant, sure and certain. Schroder and Go. the Loading Drapers, stock a large variety of AA’amer’s rust-proof corsets and oorselotlos. This ensures your obtaining a perfect fitting stylish model to suit your individual requirements. Inspection invited. Price much less than usual.— Advt. j

For all purposes requiring n pure, full-flavoured, piquant Vinegar, wo reeopimoiifl RITART/AND’Fj VINE* fl \R. from pnrfr papa «n©iy t

Clemertts Motors Ltd. cars will be leaving for Christchurch on Thursday and Friday of this week. A number of seats aro available.

Owing to the Town Hall being engaged this evening, tho < Municipal Band, will hold its practice i» the Drill Shed.

Ladies who would like to buy their silk hose to match any colour dress try Stephens Bros. You are sure to be pleased with the stock. Those who contemplate being absent from thfe electorate on Licensing poll day may still apply through the local Postmaster (in town or country) lor an absent voters permit. Do it now* There was fine weather on Saturday and a good muster on the bowling green where -ail interesting series of games took place, the green rolling out very well in spite of the recent wet wo.athor. Afternoon tea was kindly supplied bv Alesdaiiies Dalgliosh and Ward.

“It is at the age- of 14 that a child’s judgment begins to develop,”

said Mr L. F. do Berry to the Terrace. End school committee, Palmerston North. It was at that age when, having -attained his proficiency certificate, he was turned adrift and sent out into the world, lie added. The speaker was emphasising the need for increasing the school age. The following candidates who sat f r teachers certificates at Grcymouth in August and Sept, have proved successful. Passed Class D— Mary Brace, Coral M. E. Fox, Gertrude M. Galbraith, M. K. Gilbert, AVm Psirsonago, Veronica A. ltyan, Ruth 11. Wild. Passed in two subjects for Class C—Dora M. Blaekmore, Borgia M. McSherry. Partial pass for Class D—L. H. Bansgrove, D. M. Blackmore, Alfred Cotimbe, Edita L. Dale, Maud Ferguscil, Lucy At. Hfilliman, B. M. McShcj ry, Enid Oxford, Alary E: Poster, Clara E. Eveiis. Obtained pass os' partial phss in three groups for Class D—Myrtle K. Currie, Dorothy Donaldson, Lilias M. Henry, Joyce H.Kater, J. 1). McDonald, Henry •). Seebeck, John W. Weaver. Partial pass in two groups for Class D.—Christina Cotter. Elizabeth C. Davidson , Doris M. Glasson, .Mary Hogan, A eroiiica Knell, Mary E. Knowles, Ivv Leach, Annie Mead, Elsimii J. Millner, Margaret O’Donnell, Constance Pam* meat, Kathleen Ryan, Edith Scott, Ivezia Wills. Passed in oile group, Alice L Shanhon.

An iigreeahle aperient for ladies, children and infants is SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Sweetens the stomach. Cooling and health-giving. Doctors recommend Oatmalt Stout, brewed by tbe Lion Brewery Coy., Auckland.' bottled in crown top. Bottles in quarts and pints especially for Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. On sale at all leading hotels, any of which will supply small bottes for home consumption at one shilling per bottle. Lion ale. too. is par excellence, light and refreshing.—Advt. In SHAH LAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest strength, purest quality, and i>est value.

People contemplating the purchase of furnishings would he well advised to examine our large and complete stock before deciding to purchase elsewhere. We have just landed a splendid range of slij) mats at 7s fill, 8s llil, Us (id, hearth rugs ls2 fid. lbs (id, 2fis (id. sofa squares from 455, carpet runner (is .'id, 7s (id, bs lid; also a good range of linoleum, Ist quality Bis fid, 2nd quality 12s (id.—Addison’s. —Advt. Don’t leave it too late by neglecting to inspect Schroder and Co’s beautiful stock of carpets, runners, hearth rugs, door mats, lace curtains, art curtains, and- linoleumß. Now is the time to make, your selection. Special inducements are now rflering at Schroder and Co.—Advt. The ‘S‘ing Germ” is thd only germ that “NO-RUBBTNG” Laundry Help will allow to live in the wasliho'B A sniff in time saves nine. Inhale “NAZOL” or take it on sugar. No cold is Xazol-proof. ts 6d.