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Hokitika Guardian, 16 December 1922, Page 2

Mr 0. Sutherland, watchmaker and jeweller, inserts an inset with this r issue. All accounts in connection with Mr J. 1 Steer’s candidature are requested to he rendered to Mr W. E. Richards, Box 79, Hdicitikii. Clpmcnts Motors Ltd have a car leaving for Neisoli oil Sunday, Dec. '24, staying in Nelson a few days.. Two or more passengers wanted. Apply ill Garage.—Advt. The Lands Department in this issue invite written tenders for drain formation for three contracts, two at Hari Hari swamp, and one at Pakihi lands, lvnmarn. Tenders close on Bth Jan. The musical selections arranged for the Bemle/.vous this evening will be the best yet. Strawberries aid arriving to-night hv the Christchurch express, so patrons will be able to have strawberries and cream .at about 9 o’clock. The specials to-day will be Californian hug and Jazz sensations.—Advt.

The very fine silver clip to he presented to the winner of the Westland Cup at the Hokitika races in Christmas week, is a very handsome trophy indeed, standing eighteen inches high. Without exception it is the finest cup ever offered locally, and no doubt there will be keen competition for a trophy of swell marked distinction, It is on view at Mr Williams’ I level I St.

Wliiit could please Milady better than by making her a gift that will be botli useful and dainty ? Lloyd’s have a large selection. Here are a few:—Embroidered pillow shams, linen and Venetian laeo duehesse sets, tray and supper cloths in scalloped and hemstitched designs, serviettes, long Milanese silk gloves, linen and muslin handkerchiefs, fancy garters and powder puffs, and many other lines for the Xmas season.

The last election, unlike previous elections in Westland, was conducted throughout with good feeling between the parties. This is ns it should he. At a meeting of Mr O’Brien’s lady Supporters at Rimu last night it was decided to hold a social in honour of liis return, when all will he made welcome and treated as friends. The social starts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, in the Rimu Town Hall.

Offers of suctions as a site for the proposed Westland Soldiers’ Club Room and hall to bo erected in Hokitika. are now being received. It is desired to secure a good central site, and in addition to the club-rooms, to erect a hall useful for important public and 'other functions which would not only bring in revenue, but which would supply also a necssary. want, particularly as from now on the population of the town and district will he increasin''. Those having sections for sale should notify Mr T. Kerr, Fitzherhert Street

Jt. will repay you well to visit Soli roller’s largo emporium, where everything that is best can be found at lowest prices in carpets, runners, linoleums, silk frocks, jumpers, gloves, hositry. millinery, underwear, table linen, bats, clothing, shirts, and thousands of other lines too numerous to mention hero. Come and see for youiself at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt.

To suit the, convenience of settlers and country residents, Mr IV. O’Brien is enlarging the scope of his royal mail motor service between Kokatahi, Koiterangi and Hokitika. The service will run each day from Kokatahi and return exit-pi Wednesdays, and three times a week from Koiterangi with a special run to Hokitika from Kokatahi on Saturday evenings, while special cais will he available for special occasions to any part of the district.

In connection with the alterations m the railway timetable, some comment has been passed oil the service to Ross on Monday next. The train leaves Ross at o'."id a.m., and the return leaves Hokitika at 12.5 p.m. There is no other train to Ross from Monday at noon till Wednesday at 2.15 p.m. It appears as if consideration of the travelling public in this matter is of no moment. Apparently the Railway Department is continuing the course of simply considering what hours are worked by the driver, and is not considering the people who have to pay, in any particular whatever. T 1 the train patronage is found not to improve, it will he the fault of those responsible for the unhappy manner in which some trains are fixed to run, leaving no alternative but the use of motor cars by the travelling public. Shirts! Shirts! Shirts 1 The shirts to wear for those who care 1 Men’s band shirts, Infest stripes with collar to match, sizes 1 to 8. Prices !ls 6d to 27s Gd. Men’s latest canoe aiyl tennis shirts from 9s. Boys band shirts, collars to match 7s 6d to 8s Gd. Boy’s canoe shirts, cream and white Gs to 7s Gd. Tennis shirts Gs, striped 7s Gd at W..H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Orders are whirling in at a great rate for “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help and “Golden Rule” Soap.—J. Parkhill. Particular cooks stipulate SHARLAND’S VlNEGAß—brewed from pure cane sugar. Rich and piquant. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS 1b an effect tivt> Ijaftlth preservation

Keen prices are the order of the day at Harley’s furnishing emporium. You will find'a splendid selection of furni-: tuve, furnishings, cutlery’, dinner services, linoleum, carpets and hall run- \ ners to choose from for Xmas gifts, j Now is the time to place your, orders, j The demand for our Warner’s and - D. and A. Corsets is still going 1 strong. Special, value in men’s and j boy’s clothing, shirts, collars and ties j are offering at special tempting price.,] Inspection cordially invited. Come early and it will repay you at Schroder) and" Co’s. Is discount in the £ for cash.—Advt.

Mrs Jacobs notifies that she is commencing business as a milliner in one of the new shops now being completed by Air Diedrichs in Be veil Street. Ow- | ing to the shop not being finished, a . quantity of millinery including Indies 1 and gills hats, are being displayed in a room adjoining Mr Breeze’s shop. Inspection is invited. —Advt.

’Xmas presents! Striped Tobralco shirts, collar to match 1.3 s (id, striped Fuji, collar to match 27s Cid to 37s 6d at W. H. Stopforth’s (opposite W. E.

Williams, Chemist.) , Keep on using SHARLAND'S VINEGAR. Brewed from pure cane sugar. First for flaw ur, strength and purity. In bulk and bottle Call and sea the new holiday apparel now on display at McGruer’s. Lovely braided costumes and dress frocks, woven sill; dresses and jumpers, model millinery, silk hosiery and gloves, dainty underwear, fancy goods, toys and gift goods. Our selection is larger and more attractive, and the prices are : lower. We’ll bo all hustle soon, shop ■ now in comfort. MeGruer's (West-

land), Ltd., headquarters for Santa Claus, Greymouth and Hokitika. — Advt: .WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants To purchase Nelson Moate’s Tea is a guarantee that you get quality. Only choicest of Teas imported. Famous for their aroma and richness of flavour. Jjuy Royal Tea and Willow Pattern Brands -Advt.