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Hokitika Guardian, 3 February 1923, Page 2

Th,. entries for the fat stock sale at A rah ure on Monday next appear m tins isSlM*.

The mol!tidy meeting of the Westland Chamber of Commerce takes plage on 'Tuseday evening next at < .H!> <> clock.

I).-, pairs moil's double knee and sealed denims. rule pocket, usual price 12s (id, sale price ffs fid. at l.allenstein Bros., Ltd., Rovell St.— Advi.

Chautauqua season tickets will be on s .,|,i I'i-iii'dit at I' ruckle bursts, jeweiItevell Bt.. v.here Mr Aldridge will b - installed for this Fatm'h's and 'next Saturday evenings. Ticket- will !„. procurable during the week at the shop. The annual Chautauipia. season •promise- to hi a very bright one. It will extend from Feb. 1 till to Ltli incisive.

The arrangements for the swimming carnival on -Monday night are now bein,r completed. Two high powered ehXtrio flood lights are being installs to light up the enclosure, and should ‘ensure the proceedings in the swnn--liiing iiool being excellently lit. <->ood entries have been received and there Will Ixi good sport provided. Ihe puiili,. will thus he well entertained. Ihe Town Band will render a special programme for the evening. Kxtra seatj.s being installed for the conven* icncH ol p;ilrons.

30 pairs men's nice fitting Sunday boots, usual price 30s. sale price 23s (Jd a pair at Hallenstein Bros.. Ltd.. Revell St. —Advt.

Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotton singlets, cashmere i hose etc. now on view at W. H. Stopforth’s (opposite W. E. Williams).

You will save big money if you act quickly. Great summer sale now on at McGruer’s. the great bargain centre. Record price reductions in every Department; special big purchase of 2000 ladies blouses in voile, zephyr, ciepe etc., usually 8s lid to 19s (id each, now 3s lid. 4s" lid, os lid and 7s lid. Make our store your .shopping headquarters. We guarantee economy and satisfaction. McGruer’s (Westland) ttd., Hokitika and Greymonth,—Advt, Rcpcm pi ended bv the xnodical prp' Mtm.'JffOLFfg SOU r APPg :

Tlio Mayor has proclaimed a holiday . 'or Wednesday next. School excursion :o Runangn. Miss Marian Davies notifies she will resume teaching of pianoforte on Mon- | day next at All Saints’ Schoolroom. A meeting of the School War Memorial Committee v. ill be held on Monday night at 8 o’clock.—Advt. * The order of masses and services in St. Mary’s parish on Sunday ; Feb. 4 Arnhura (One Mile Hall) 10 a.m.; Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 7 p.m. Owing to the weather conditions this morning, the bowling match between (live and Hokitika, arranged for -to- . day at Hokitika, was postponed until after the Westport tournament. The Conservator of Forests inyij.es tenders in this issue for two contracts for fencing for Mahinapua experimental area. Tenders close on Monday, 12th February. Members of the Westland branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association are reminded that a mooting will be held in the County Chambers on Tuesday evening next at 7.30 o’clock. 15 pairs all-wool Colonial blankets, double bed size, usual price 59s fid, sale price 37s (id a pair at Hallenstein Bros.. Ltd., Revell St.—Advt, y On Wednesday. 7th. February the morning train from Ross to Hokitika will leave at 7.55 a.m. and the after noon train from Hokitika to Ross will leave at 8.0 p.m. The Hokitika combined picnic l<> Runangn takes place on Wednesday next and in another cnlnmn particulars appear of the train timetable. It will lie noted that two trains will he used and cnch locality must use the train allotted to them. The return, -y trains leave Runanga at 6 p.m. and d. 25 p.m.

The inaugural show of the AAost Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Industrial Association of Greymouth will Ik* Ik Id in Victoria Park on Tuesday |<eh. 27th. and Wednesday Fob. 28th.; entries ( losing i>n Saturday, l*eb. 1 < th. A very complete schedule has boon drawn up, the special prizes amounting to over £350. There will be a good ‘sporting programme each day.

The Brunner district excursion arrived this morning about 11 o'clock. Unfortunately the weather turned out very inclement and the outing does not promise to he as successful as it would have been with a fine day. The visiting contingent vie not ns large as usual. There is an unusually long string of entries for the swimming sports at the Municipal baths on Monday night. The entrants include several visiting competitors from the north, thus ensuring ■first class sport. The fact that so many on tries have been received for the relay race, indicates iiow keen the competitors are. The management is making special arrangements for extra, dressing accommodation, and also to supply the competitors with vann drinks and light refreshments during the progress of the carnival. A visiting jade competitor will he competing in the open events which will add special interest to those races.

special prize valued at one guinea has been donated to the local swimming club for a liravy-weight handicap event of 25yds to take place on Aron- * day night. Great interest lias been aroused among the eligibles and the following handicaps have been delated: —A. Cowie, H. Jones ser.. 1). Diedvicli. A. Bennett jun., AV. Graham i sec J. Murdoch. AV. Jeffries, F. Saxon. J. Johnston, F. Ward, J. Jarman, 11 Harvev, J. Cut bush '2 secs., A\ • Close It. ‘Whilev, A. Pilkington, I . Moore. H. McLean, H. Fitzgerald I. Moore. J. Kidd, B. Brown, R. I orham. AV. Brett. T. AV. Bruce 3 sees.. A. Folley, AV. Paseoe, AV. btewart, A Wilmot, R. Souter. A. A arrall, O’Brien senr., C. Comport 4 sees-, R. Kenton. It. Wild, AV. Fame, A\ . Ziegler Tv Wells 5 sees., Briney 6 secs. As the Club has gone to considerable expense in arranging suitable accommodation for this event competitors iai - j,,., to start will be lined Is which amount will b« devoted to prize money for children’s events.

Paterson and Lloyd's advertise a special reduction and concession with boy’s suits and also announce that C. Taylor and Co’s latest price list for dyeing and cleaning shows substantial reductions. All classes of work undeitaken and satisfaction guaranteed. AVe have a large assortment of general drapery, hoys and men’s clothing the quality and prices to please all pockets. Wo guarantee prompt attention, and satisfaction or your money will be cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. You will not be disappointed. Paterson and Lloyd’s. The Economic Drapers. opposite. National Bank, Revell St. Box 80, Hokitika.—Advt. Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed AVest Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Westla ml. Bell’s Scotch AVhisky is the only standard draught whisky sold by the Royal Oak Hotel AVellington, Grand Auckland and Grand A\ elliiigton, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line in New Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch | whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will be pleased to supply. MailSprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributors for West Coast. —Advt.

All millinery must be cleared. Boys’ read v to wear clothing, ladies’ costumes, blouses and jumpers are now to be cleared at heavily reduced price at Schroder and co. —Advt. An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE'S SCHNAPPf .