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Hokitika Guardian, 6 February 1923, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the AVestIniid Chamber of Commerce takes place at tlie County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock this evening. | Tlic special session of Parliament is to open to-morrow. Mr J. O’Brien, AL P. for Westland has left for AVellington. | 15 pairs all-wool Colonial blankets, double bed size, usual price 59s 6d, sale price 37s 6d a pair at Hallcnstein llros.. Ltd., Revell St—Advt. j . Tenders arc. invited by the Borough ’ Council, closing on Friday next, for the purchase, of a windmill, tower, ' pump etc. Particulars on application , to the Borough Overseer. |

The following Grey team has been ' selected to play Hith-irtSigstl‘‘Vr *•. Ajl( t | lc game starting ; Lit 10.30 sharp:—Harlow, Knapp, Gil- ; lin Thomas, Fuss, Hincksinan, Adams j Hovoll, Cooper, Mclvor, and Hunter . (Runanga). Emergencies. Denton. Davey. R. Smith. Anyone unable to play is requested to notify the Secretary as early as possible. The Hokitika districts schools excursion takes place to Runanga to-morrow ! Complete arrangements have been made j for the gathering which only requires j a fine day to ensure an enjoyable out- I ing. At the present, time the weather ; conditions appear very unsettled. There , will be two trains, that from Ross passing through at 9 a.m. while the I Hokitika 1 1 :• in 'rill leave at 9.20 a.m. Tlie train for Hokitika will leave at G p.m., while that for Ross will leave Runanga at 6.25 p.m. , It is understood that tlie application by Stuart and Chapman Ltd., to the Government for permission to carry the settlers goods over the AVaitsilin section of th nr iron tramway to and from Ross has been withdrawn. It is said that the conditions and rates of freight which were approved by the County Council, do not appear to lie acceptable to the Government which submitted alternative conditions. These are said to be of such a drastic character that the firm hits been reluctantly compelled to abandon the hope of placing

thuir tramway at the service of the public for the quicker transit of goods and stock by the through railway service. ! Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. I,td.. have been appointed West Coast distri-

butors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the onlystandard draught whisky sold by the Royal Oak Hotel AVellington, Grand Auckland and Grand AVellington, and lending 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. tlie firm will bo pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greyninuth; sole distributors for West Coast.—Advt. All millinery must bo cleared. Boys’ ready to wear clothing, ladies’ costumes, blouses and jumpers are now to be cleared at heavily reduced price at Schroder and co.—Advt. Summer salads call for SHARLAND’S VINEGAR. Pure and piquant. "Brewed from pure cane sugar. As a dirt ejector and scientific clothes saver "NO-RUBBTNG” Laundry Help holds premier position. Is piiaket does 7 washings perfectly.

Amstie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch AVhisky is now a leading line, second to none, put in oblong bottles and sold to the trade only by Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. to all leading hotels.— Advt. Be prepared for Hay Fevar and summer colds. Keep a bottle of “NAZOL” handy. A dose in time saves nine. Is fid for 69 (loses

Chant,-tuque cason tickets (February 14-17) now on sale at Broeklehurst’s or from Mr L. Aldridge.—Advt. At a meeting of the Hokitika Fire Brigade held last evening. Foreman ' F. McGregor was appointed delegate at the Fire Brigades’ Association Con- i ference at Dunedin. ' 50 pairs men’s double knee and seated denims, rule pocket, usual price 12s (kl, sale price 9s 6d, at Halleiistein Bros., Ltd., llevell St.— Advt. Tile weather continues extremely boisterous. Yesterday it was very cold, a strong southerly blowing most of the day with light showers. Last evening there was more rain, which culminated shortly before nine o’clock with a great hurst of rain from the north-west that Hooded the streets very quickly. Heavy showers continued throughout the night, while To-day the condit ions are very wild a ini stormy almost a south-west gale blowing. At the A. and P. Show to he held in Greymoutli on 27th and 28th. a .special •section has been sot apart for Technical and Primary Schools competitions. This should he popular and well patronised as it will serve to show the. high standard achieved by the pupils of the West- Coast schools. At a recent schools exhibition the standard of work exhibited was very high and with the competitive element present on this ocasion a most interesting display can he looked for. Those interested in Art will also find room iuad« for paintings, photographs ot West Coast views, wood carving in _chip and relief, A fancy work section .provides an extensive variety ol classes and affords scope for the expert needle women to annex a trophy valued a £1 4s for the most points in this I very interesting section. Get a s< he--1 dale now and see what you can enter • for and get busy. The prizes in every class are worth competing for and ! worth winning. A schedule will ho ! mailed to you on application to Mr I Clms Hose, Secretary. P.O. Box 171, Greymoutli. ,'!() pairs men’s nice fitting Sunday hoots, usual price .‘los, sale price 23s fid a pair at I lalleustein Bros., Ltd.. Bevcll St.—Advt. I 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 lor ’ dyeing and cleaning shows substantial * reductions. All classes of work tmdoitakon and satisfaction guaranteed. We have a. large assortment of general drapery, hoys and men’s clothing the quality and prices to please all pockets. We guarantee prompt attention, and satisfaction or your money will he cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. You will not he disappointed. Paterson and Lloyd's. The Economic Drapers, opposite National Bank, Tic veil St. Box Bfi, Hokitika—Advt. ; WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly su- . wrier to all oiln ’ stimulants Ma