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Hokitika Guardian, 23 November 1922, Page 2

Mr J. I). Lynch will address tin* electors at the Opera House tv-night. The Mayor will take the chair at 8 o'clock. Mr J. O’Brien (Labour candidate). is speaking in the Kokatahi-Koitcrangi district to-day, and to-morrow night speaks at Three Mile at <>.3o p.m. and Araliura at. S p.m. Mr ,7. Steer (Hefoini candidate), speaks at Huatapu on Friday at 8 p.m. and at Stafford and Gold.shorough on Saturday at 7.30 and 8.30 p.m. respectively. Mr 11. Holland will deliver an address at the Opera House, Hokitika on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. He will deal with tha general political situation. Messrs Tvnions and Co., of dreymouth announce a big tire sale commencing on Saturday next ,ol drapery damaged during the recent fire in thoir premises. Bargains in every department are announced in another column. i Stainless cutlery and good table .silver are two of the best gifts a friend can give for. a Yulctido present. Harleys, Greymouth have just lamled a splendid stock of these indispensible articles and prices will be sent on r«(piest. All orders are forwarded postage paid. The death is recorded at Beefton of Mr Billiard, Wills, a very old resident of the district, after a long illness. The deceased, who was born in Cornwall 75 years ago. came to New Zealand early in 1887, and in December of that year came to Beefton. and has resided there ever since. ’ For some years he worked in the various mines, and then acquired a sluicing claim at Merrijigs known as the “Big Face,” which he worked for 30 years. He is survived bv a widow and family of six sons and 1 iiree daughters. Mr W. Jeffries who was deputed by the public meeting on Monday night in regard to exhibition matters to wait on various officials in Christchurch yesterday with regard to matters affecting local proposals in reference to buildings and organisation for the Westland Exhibition wired last evening to the effect that he had bad a successful conference with the Exhibition authorities, and was forwarding the particulars by mail. On Mr Jeffries return the legal committee set up at the recent meeting will meet and prepare the financial prospectus for the district exhibition.

Doctors recommend Oatmnlt Stout, brewed by the 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 SHABLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest strength, purest quality, and best value.

A meeting of the Kokatahi Football Club will lie held on Thursday of next week at tlici Public Hall. Messrs McGruer and Co., Ltd., distribute an inset with this issue, setting forth particulars of their big sale.

In a game for the Maltese crosses on the bowling green on Tuesday evening Messrs Bain and Bishop defeated Messrs Gooch and Stevenson by 22 to 7. ' Those who contemplate being absent from the electorate on Licensing poll day may still apply through the local Postmaster (in town or country) for an absent voters permit. Do it now*

Ainstie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch i j Whisky is now a leading line, second l to none, put in oblong bottles and j sold to the. trade only by Mark Sprot | and Co Ltd., to all leading hotels.— Advt. * The following will represent the 1 Kiwi A. cricket team against Hokitika. on Saturday:—Richardson, Williams, Nissen. Steel, Rochfort, Wilson, Duncraft, Lloyd, Woods, Caldwell, | Adamson Perhain. Stevens. ■ Messrs McMahon and Lee announce that they are holding a stock sale at Inangahua Junction Sale Yards on Monday, the 27th inst. A motor car will leave Reefton for the sale immediately after tlie arrival of the morning train from Grey mouth.

Mr J. D. Lynch speaks to-night at the Opera House at 8 p.m.; to-morrow Waitaha and South Westland; Hari Hari, Saturday; and returns borne on Sunday; Jacksons and Otira Monday. Future dates, including South Westland will be announced later.

Mr Charles Williams, a well-known resident' of Westport, passed away n ttho Westport hospital at 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Deceased was a native of Hokitika, 52 years of age, and bad resided in Westport for the past 15 years or so, working as ,a fireman on the Eileen Ward for a considerable time and also for some time 'with th.i Borough. He took a prominent part in the Oddfellows’ Lodge, and was also an honorary member of the Druids’ (Lodge, and was a member of the Westport Bowling Club.

The bargain sale of all sales, greatsalvage sale at MeGruor’s. Four days only, commencing Thursday, Nov. 23rd and ending Monday, 27th. 50 cases of salvage goods from s.s. Remuera bought at two-thirds of the actual value from the insurance underwriters. Every opportunity we get we take to bring the prices down. Me can now talk big value. Look out for price list circulating through this newspaper. This sale will eclipse anything ever attempted in Hokitika. McGiuer s, Hokitika and Grcymouth.—Advt.

The latest in Men’s striped Tobralco striped fuji, and tussore silk shirts. Box suits in brown, grey, and navy. Boy’s sports suits, striped neg., and white Cause shirts at W. H. Stopforth’s opposite W. E. Williams chemist.—Advt. Orders are whirling in at a great i r ate for “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help and “Golden Rule” Soap.—J. Parkhill.