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Hokitika Guardian, 18 January 1923, Page 2

The ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express this morning.

Clements Motors Ltd., ever increasing the scope of their business. announce tliiif they arc now carrying goods per motor lorry across Otira Gorge.

All millinery must be cleared. Boys' ready to wear clothing, ladies costumes, blouses and jumpers are now In lie cleared at heavily reduced price at Schroder and eo.—Advt.

In connection with to-morrow’s loan poll of ratepayers, those eligible to vote include the wife of a ratepayer, or the husband of a ratepayer, so that if either the wife or husband are rate),a vers bot h of them are entitled to vote.

Tlio Gieyinoulh Trotting Club has decided to disqualify Mr -I. McTnggart. the. well-known trotting oiviin'. id-.; bis horse Wild Hebe. as tlie rr-:ult of an enquiry which the Club h:ibeen, holdiuL". Tin l inquiry was adjourned till Tuesday night, when tin. running or Wild He lie on the second day ol tie local nicotine; at Christmas was again considered in connection with a report by a veterinary surgeon. The ower was disqualified for nine months the driver (F. .1. Owen) for six mouths ami the horse for six months.

(treat summer sale at McGruer’s, eoiiiinenebi ;; I'ridav, Jan. 19th. A sale to harmonise with your economy ideas. A sale to form the keynote for savings on a large scale, convert ,'out cash into profit smashed goods. Now is tin' opportune time. Every article of wearing apjxirel and drapery marked down to heilrock. Aon "ill save lug nionev on every purchase just now. Pay a visit early. MeCruer’s ('Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Greymoulh.— Advt. Grocers rei>ort an enormous demand for “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help in Is packets, owing in some measure to the prevailing hot weather which always brings “NO-RUBBING” into the limelight.—Dee Bros., wholesale distributors. “TAN-OL,” the perfect mrniture and floor polish, is sold in liquid or paste foim. Easy :uul economical. Shirts! Shirts! Shirts! The shirts to wear for those who care ! Men's hand shirts, latest stripes with collar to match, sizes 1 to 8. Prices 9s Cd to 27s fid. Men’s latest canoe and tennis shirts from 9s. Boys band shirts, collars to match 7s fid to 8s 6d. Boy's canoe shirts, cream and wl,ite 6s to 7s 6d. Tennis .shirts fia, stripf.d 7= fid at YP |T

Now that the hot season is on you can replenish your clothing with light summer garments and hats at much reduced price for cash, at Schroder and Co’s great summer sale now proceeding.—Advt. | A commercial traveller who was a regular visitor to the West Coast for many years, Mr X. Todd, representative ot .Jolinston and Co. Wellington, died at the ago of 07 years at Brook lyn on Tuesday; Mr Todd was one of the oldest travellers on the West Coast.

An unusual.ca.se was brought under notice at Hamilton last week, when James Xicol Davidson (31). who was found in a elieinst’s shop without lawful excuse at I o'clek in the morning helping himself to morphia, was charged in the Police Court with breaking and entering and theft. A window in the shop valued at 20s had been broke. Davidson annareiitlv having

gained entrance by this rough nut! ready method. From the statement areusad made lu the police it appears that/the unfortunate follow, who suffered -rvercly from shell-shock. upon his return from tlm front ahout live years ago, and who had lietn an inmate of military hospitals practically et or since, had been accustomed to having morphia injected at regular intervals. He was discharged froth liotonia a short time nso. and not being able to sleep one night arose craving for the drug and broke into the chemistV shop. In tleiondant s own interests he was remanded. At the Wesley Church Westport dn Monday, Miss Bernndinc Johnston, eldest daughter ot Mr \\ . I . Jpltnston. Chief Po.stnin.sU-r. Westport, and Mrs Johnston, was joined in the holy bonds ot wedlock to Mr Leslie Roberts, on the Bank of .Australasia’s stall. Dunedin. The Rev \V. A. Watson was the olticiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away hy her father, looked charming in mair.o-col-oured brocaded .satin, with side panels of laeo to match, and silver .shoes, She wore a maize-coloured veil and carried a beautiful boul|m’t of roses ttltd maiden hair ferits. Miss MacDiblmn. of Wellington. the thief bridesmaid, wore a pah blue organdi muslin, trimmed with lace and panels of the .same color. Mis* .Myra Johnston, sister ol the bride, wore a pretty mauve orgaiidi frock, trimmed with pearls. Roth bridesmaids carried beautiful bouquets. Mr C. C. Dill (Jlieiated as best, man. j Liquid ■‘TAN-Olo’' ttn? utile?; pot- ! isher for floor:"-, furniture and leather j goods. 1 le-ut ai d ca«y to up-fly. ! I' iii tiler hargaiits at Alt’s -I I,lord’s 1 alteration siile: Colton ds till do/., i children's bloomers 2s f jd yard, daI hats (id each, .sheeting 2s (id yard, da--1 mask "s yard. serviettes 21s do/... China mats ‘_’s and Js each, cretonne j 2s fid yard, .sponge cloth os 3d yard. | GOi ll . navy serge As ftd yard. cotton vests 2,s 9<l each. (toads most- ho elettr- ' cd to make room. Save money hy | buying here now.

Here me a tow ..I to-day’s special* at Lloyd's: - Wool tains !Jd cadi. Hoy’s tweed bats !»d each, men's and boy’s caps 2s each. Ladies dressing gowns 7s (id each. Ladies ribbed all wool I lose .> per pair, Cashmere hose from •Js. children's so\. 1* 3d pair. (Ley bloomers 3s pair. Hindi and white lisle gloves Is (id pair. Knitted silk sports coates 10s (Id.—Advt.

Particular cooks stipulate SHARLAND’S VlNEGAß—brewed from pore catic sugar. Rich and piquant.