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Hokitika Guardian, 12 February 1923, Page 2

The district schools picnic take pine* at Runanga to-morrow. The Westland Chamber of Commerce meets to-morrow night at i .30 o’clock. The coastal road from Brighton to Greymouth is at present being laid out b\ Mr i.aiircnson, a Public Works engineer. The Paroa school excursion took place on Saturday, there being a goodly party who enjoyed an excellent day at Cass Square, Hokitika. In our advertising columns to-day, the Town Clerk of Ross, inserts a notice regarding the registration of dogs. Nominations for all events in connection with the Hari Hari races close with the Secretary (Mr W. Riulge) on Wednesday, Feb 1-ltli. The Chautauqua season opens at the Opera House at 2.15 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon. The present season promises to be markedly successful. Season tickets will lie on sale at Hro< klehursts up to noon on Wednesday. The swimming club’s sports at the .Municipal Laths this evening, commencing shortly alter 7 o’clock will attract a great throng of people. The grounds ate to lie lit electrically. There are numerous entries ami good sport should be provided.

A very old pioneer of the district in the person of Mr John Howell, a resilient of Capleston, crossed the Great Divide at Reef toil Hospital on Friday morning. The deceased, who had reached the good old ago of 93 years, had been in failing health for some time past. He leaves one son and a daughter, the former, Mr John Howell, being a resident of Hinau and the daughter. Mrs Coleman, is residing in Nelson.

The New Zealand Meat Producers Board passed the following resolution at its last meeting:—“That in the opinion of the Board it is against tin* best interests of the producers and the Dominion to kill many of the light lambs now being killed. There is a touch greater percentage of light lambs going on to the English market than usual. This is more particularly the case with Australia and with the abundance of feed in the Dominion and the prospects of the market for prime lambs the Board is of opinion that producers should make every lamb ns prime as possible. The Board appeals to the producers of the Dominion to assist them in their desire to improve the standard of New Zealand meat.”

Doctors recommend Oatnialt Stout, brewed by the Lion Brewery Coy., Auckland, bottled in crown top. Bottles hi 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. “TAN-OL,” the perfect furniture and floor polish, is sold in liquid or paste font. Easy and economical.

The richness and flavour and never varying quality, make Nelson Monte’s Tea famous wherever really good tea is appreciated, and when you consider that it costa no more than what you are now paying you have the best reasons for using Nelson Moate’s Tea regularly. Prices 35., 8s 2d, and 3s 6d, per lb.—Advt. You will save big money if you act quickly. Great summer sale now on at McGruor’s. the great bargain centre. Record price reductions in every Department; special big purchase of 2000 ladies blouses in voile, zephyr, crepo etc., usually 8s lid to 19s 6d each, now 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid and 7s lid. Make our store your shopping headquarters. Wo guarantee economy and satisfaction. McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Greyinouth.—- Advt.

At Westport, Frederick Upham vras sentenced to gaol for two months on a charge of assaulting two non-union-ist seamen.

His Lordship Bishop Brodie, Christchurch, arrived on Saturday night in Greymouth. Yesterday he laid the foundation stone of the new Marist Brothers’ School.

The Prince of Wales has had another limiting mishap. He was thrown from his mount (says a cable) and had his face bruised, but was not hurt otherwise.

George Winters, wanted at Ashburton for alleged failure to find securities, and who was using an assumed name, was arrested on Friday at Hokitika.

Look! Turner’s. Station Market, have arriving to-morrow, 150 eases, plums peaches, tomatoes, pears, cooking apples, desert apples. Order early to avoid disappointment. Advt.

Amstie’s lloyal Edinburgh Scotch Whisky is now a leading line, second to nolle, put in oblong bottles and sold to the trade only by Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. to all leading hotels.— Advt,

The Secretary of the Eire Brigade, Mr G. Lakin, desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of £2 2s from McLeod and Smith, drapers, Hamilton Street, to the members’ fund.

Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotton singlets, cashmere 1 hose, etc. now on view at W. Tl. Stopforth s (opposite W. E. Williams). 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' undertaken and satisfaction guaranteed. e have a large assortment of general drapery, boys 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 be disappointed. Paterson and Lloyd's. The Economic Drapers, opposite National Bank, Pc veil St. Box 80, Hokitika.—Advt, In bulk or bottle, SITABLAND’S VINEGAII leads for strength, flavour and purity. Brewed from best cane sugar. Insist on SHAH LAND’S. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all othv stimulants On the best appointed tables you invariably iiatl the best Vinegar— SII ARLAND’S. Pure, piquant, palatable. All alive-0! “NO II EBBING Laundry Help-O! Lightens labour, gladdens wives, and saves c lot lies says Santa Claus. Price Is at all stores. 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. Liquid “TAN-OP,” rtie. quiets polisher for floors, furniture and leather goods, ( lean aid easy to apply.