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Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1923, Page 2

A meeting of the Excelsior Junior F.C. will he belli in Keller’s Sample Rooms to-morrow (Wednesday) night: at 7 o’clock.—Advt. The monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place at the County Cham hers to-night at 7.30 o’clock. .Messrs W. Jeffries and to have decided to postpone their Arnhura store stock sale announced yesterday, from Feb. SJRtli to Wednesday, March 7th, so as not to clash with the A. and R. Show at Greymouth.

The quarterly meeting of the Hokitika Fire Brigade will he held this (Tuesday) evening at the Brigade rooms at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend.

The Kokatnhi Swimming Carnival and Sports have been postponed from to-morrow until Friday afternoon next, owing to the flooded state of the paddocks. The ball will also be postponed till the same evening.

50 pairs men’s double knee and seated Denims, rule pocket, usual price 12s 6d, sale price 9s (id at Hallcu.stein’s N.Z. Clothing Factory. Revel! Street. —Advt,

Mr McLean !■• tendering a benefit to the Hokitika Beautifying Society next .Monday night, when l.e will give ail open air picture show on Cass Square. A special programme is being obtained fur the occasion, and there should he a verv attractive exhibition.

A start will he made shortly with the drainage of La Fontaine swamp lands, Inter-Wanganui. The Government Drainage Department has let a contract to a. (tarty of Dalmatians from the Hauraki swamp lands, North Island, the men having special expend eticc in drainage works, and it is expected the work proposed will be put through speedily. The result ol this experimental work will probabh govern the Department's action in regard to other swamp lands in Westland.

100 pairs hoys’ hard wear knickers, just tin' tiling for school wtor. usual price (is Hd at Hallen.stein’s N.Z. Clothing Factory. Rovell St.—Advt.

.Messrs Jeffries (Chairman). Duff (Councillor) and Kvans (Clerk) representing the Westland County Council left this morning for Wellington to represent the local l>ody at the deputation to-morrow to the Crime Minister relative to royalties payments. The Grev, Tnangalnia and Buller Counties will be represented, as also four North Island counties, together with their Parliamentary representatives. Air O’Brien, M.P., who arranged for the deputation, will introduce the matter to Tit. Hon. Mr Massey. The Westland delegates "ill also interview the Minister of Public Works relative to Main road matters and the Ministers of Railways and Mines in regard to the carriage of settlers goods over the sawmill tramway of Stuart and Chapman Ltd., from Waitaha to Ross.

A meeting of ladies was held at the Connt.v Chambers last night when steps were taken or co-operate with the movement to raise additional funds for the Burns Memorial to be erected in Hokitika. A flower exhibition is to he held here on Wednesday, March 7th.. and a committee with Mrs MeWliirter, as Organiser, was appointed to direct the refreshment room, while a sub-com-mittee under Mrs Urquhart will be in charge of a jumble and sweets stall. Gifts for both departments will be received with thanks. It was suggested to organise a promenade concert, and to ask the jazz orchestra to assist with selections. Various matters of detail were arranged before tbc committee adjourned. Gifts for the stalls may be left with Mrs Urquhart prior to show day, or at the Town Hall from 11 o’clock on the morning of the flower show.

Mr H. A. Thompson has indicated , to tho Beautifying Society that he is ) presenting ttvo ornamental seats to be ; placed on the eastern side of Cass .

Square adjacent to the War memorial. Amstie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch Whisky is now a leading line, second to none,, put in oblong bottles and sold to tho trade only by Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. to all leading hotels.— Advt.

A lire yesterday afternoon broke out in the front corner of a house occupied by Mr Roberts ,m Arney Street. About £ls worth of damage was done. The origin of the fire which broke out on the outside of the house is unknown. The house is insured in the Government office.—Argus.

To-morrow fortnight at the Town Hall there will be a display oi cut blooms in aid of the Burns’ .Memorial fund. Mr A. B. Boyd "ill make a

special display of dahlias, ami flower lovers and growers arc invited to scud in cut blooms for exhibition. A 'cr\ special display is being arranged for. The Burns Memorial Committee has tile active support of the ladies who "ill supply afternoon tea and sweets—also in aid of the funds. For the evening a concert is to be arranged and supper will be served. It is hoped to make the coming Show a forerunner of a regular flower exhibition for which purpose the activities of the Hokitika Horticultural .Society will be revived next season.

2doz. man’s famous “Borsalinn” fur felt hats, all shades, usual price 30s fid, sale price this at I lallcnstcin's N.Z. Clothing Factory, Revcll St.— Advt.

(> ounces pure ‘‘GOLDEN Rl’l.E’ Soap with one small packet of “NORI'BfHNG” Laundry Help is the best scientific recipe for washing clothes clean.

'cssrs Mark Sprot mid Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Westland. Bell's Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky sold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington. Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line iri New Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the linn will he pleased to supply.— Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greyinouth : sole distributers for West Coast.- Advt. Doctors recoin mend Oatmalt Stout, brewed by the I,ion Brewer;,’ Coy., Auckland.' bottled in crown top. Bottles in quarts ami pints especially for Marie Sprot and Co. Ltd. On sale at all loading hotels, any of which will supply small bo ties for home consumption at one shilling per bottle. Lion ale, too, is par excellence, light and refreshing.—Advt.

Paterson and Lloyd’s advertise a special reduction and concession with i boy's suits and also announce that C. j Taylor and Co’s latest price list for dyeing and cleaning shows substantial reductions. All classes of work undertaken and satisfaction guaranteed. We j have a- large assortment of general drapery, boys and men’s clothing the quality and prices to please all pockets. I We guarantee prompt attention, and i satisfaction or your money will be cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. , You will not be disappointed. I’ater- ; son and Lloyd's. The Economic Diapers, opposite National Bank, Revcll St. ! Box 80, Hokitika.—Advt. Recommended by the medical profession.—WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.