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Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1923, Page 2

Dr J. A. Doctor is at present on a holiday visit to Hokitika.

The Hokitika Borough Council invite tenders for the sanitary contract for three years. Tenders close on Friday March 9th.

A meeting of (he Ladies' Hockey (Tub will be held in the Supreme Hall otl Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. All ■numbers and intending mouthers arc requested In attend. —Advt: A meeting of the Jlnkitika Cycling Club will be held this (Wednesday) evening in Keller's Sample rooms at 8 p.m. Business important. All members are requested to attend.—Advt.

The adjourned meeting of the Westland Progress League will take place at 7.30 o’clock to-morrow night, alien among the general business, matters relating to Arthur’s Pass tunnel opening will be discussed.

On Thursday afternoon and evening llext tlieio will be il (lower display in the Town Hall in aid of the Buriis Mem trial Fund. The ladies are cooperating and ill addition to conducting the refreshment rooms will aDo piovidc a jumble stall for the sale of home locking and delicacies,

Mrs Jacobs, RcvtTl Street, ha- landed the very latest hat.s iii velours, English models, pull Ons, reversible null on tains, children’s beaver, flapper lells. and the very latest in gloves and hosiery. Also millinery mounts in flowers pompoms, quills, etc. etc. —Advt.

Motorists who appreciate a car which embodies more than the usual features, will have amopportunily of viewing the famous AWllys Knight at Messrs Wild and Bassett’s garage to morrow (Thursday) afternoon. when demonstrations can he arranged.

The sale of privileges in connection v. it It the Westland A. and P. Association were disposed ot by auction this morning by Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. and were sold as follows:—Publican's Booth £2O; Luncheon and afternoon tea stalls L‘s 10s; sweet stall £3 7s (id: Games 10s.

In connection with the AA’estland A. and I’. Association’s show oil the Hokitika racecourse on Wednesday, March llth, the train from Greymouth will leave at 7.15 a.m., arriving at 9.10 a.m., the evening train leaving on the return at 0.10 p.m. The train from Ross will leave Ross at 9 a.m., the return train leaving Hokitika at 5.40 p.m.

In the Warden's Court at Ross on Sat un lav Iteiorc Warden Moldrum, Smart and Chapman applied for protection for sawmill license No 1.10 and reservations thereto attached. Ihe applications having bean favourably reported on by the Commission of Crown ' Lands and Statu Forest Department, ' wer granted for a period of -ix months.

The famous Willys Knight, at AVild and Bassett’s to-morrow afternoon. .Air W. R. Morris, Public Service Commissioner, will shortly retire from Die public service oil superannuation. He entered the l’ost and Telegraph Department in 1871. AYhen Mr Robertson was appointed Public Seivice Commissioner Air Morris was appointed secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department. Ho was appointed Public Service Commissioner in 1920. A young mercantile officer met with injury in a most peculiar maimer the other night Isays the Auckland ‘‘Herald''). lie was sleeping on shore, and during Hie night had a vivid dream in which lie found himself ill a sinking ship and unable to open bis cabin door. In his dream lie began to kick

the panels in, Imt immediately woke up to find that he had put his foot through

a. large window, the bottom of which .

was just above his lied. Examination • by a doctor showed that an artery in j

one toe had been severed, while several other cuts necessitated stitches being put in. Costumes and Coat-frocks— I The early Kuver gets the choice and in this case will benefit to some extent. Call and see the new styles and if wo cannot suit you from stock wo will have one

made' to order without inert use in price. Sylcs to suit all tastes and prices to suit all pockets, £5 15s to £7 15s at Addison's.—Advt.

Amusing reminiscences of tlic General Election campaign wore retailed liv Mr , R. A. Wright AI.P.. at a social gather- i mg at Wellington last week. “To my > horror, the (lay before t«o election T ' found that the bookmakers were laying | three to one against me,” said Mr Wright. "That was the first shock I j got in connexion with the coming : event. (Laughter.) Fp till that tin - T thought everything was going beautifully. but the day before the poll a . man I knew came into my office. He bad a little card in his band. I assumed that it bad something to do with betting, but I never had it in my hand. (Laughter.) So T said, ‘Look here, you’re in touch with the bookmakers. what are they doing about me:-’ He replied. ‘They’re laying three to one against you.’ I replied. ‘They’re out of it this time’—(laughter). . . . but it. was very evident in the election that at all events they had something to go upon.’ (Laughter.) I

Nothing equals “NAZOL” for putting colds and Hay Fever to rout. In- . hale or take it on sugar. Is 3d. !

Now that the hot season is on you ' caai 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- 1

The famous Willys Knight, at Wild and Bassett’s tomorrow afternoon. Mr F. C. J. Fantham, Inspector of Customs at Christchurch, has been appointed Collector of Customs at Nelson vice Mr W. Devenish, retired. Mr Fantham is expected to take up his new duties at an early date. In order to avoid clashing with the Kokatahi fair fixed for next Wednesday, the Burns memorial flower show has been postponed to Thursday, Mnrrh Bth., when the event will take place in the Town Hall during the afternoon and evening.

The key to wealth is right buying. When outfitting your boy call on us and you will realise the truth of above. We specialise in hoys’ wear, suits, knickers, jerseys, shirts, singlets, ties, golf hose, braces, in fact everything a. boy requires. One trial ami you will call again and again at Addison’s.— Advt.

At the, .Magistrate’s Court Boss on Saturday before Air Mehlruin S.M.. J. Roberts, licensee ol the Commercial Hotel .Ross, (Mr Murdoch) was charged on the information of the police lor whom Sergt King appeared, with two offences under the Licensing Act .selling alter hours, and hooping open lor safe. A plea of guilty was entered on the first charge and a fine of Cl and cost 7s was imposed. The second charge was then withdrawn, The police further charged Charles Black, licensee ol tho City Hotel (Mr Murdoch) with two offences under the Licensing Act -similar to the previous case. After hearing the evidence of Mr MeNicnl and the licensee, both informations were dismissed,

C'rowds waited un the Greymoiith station platform last night when the victorious Uunauga Band returned from Dunedin. Mr 11. E. Holland. M.P. spoke briefly from the platform of the carriage on the great success attained by the hand in the tournament. On arrival, by car in Kuiianga, the whole population was waiting outside the Gymnasium to welcome their

townsmen hack. A civic reception was then held in the Gymnasium, when Mr .), l’attinson (Mayor) spoke briefly in welcome to the hand. He was followed by Mr Holland, ALT’:, who spoke of the hand’s splendid achievements. Messrs Murray (Secretary) and Franklin (conductm). replied on behalf ol the hand. It is understood that a social function will take place later. ‘Argus’’.

In another column Messrs Paterson and Lloyd announce a “mark down” sale from Monday. Eobruaiy 2(ith i" .March lutii. Owing to the fact that new consignments are coming to hand Messrs Paterson and Lloyd find it ne-“ cos.sure to reduce their stocks to make rom for those new goods and accordingly they have reduced all their present hues to bedrock prices with a view to making a speedy clearance ol their shelves. This is an excellent opportunity for thrifty buyers to procure all their clothing requirements at remarkably reasonable prices, and wise people will make a point of calling early before the best of the bargains disappear. —Advt.

Just landed a consignment- of 200 cases choice dessert and cooking apples consisting of Cox's oranges, Pippins, Scarlet Pearniains, WolseyV. etc etc. Also 100 ?, cases tomatoes.- —Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phone No. 2.) Advl.

New Zealand is fortunate in having good grocers, good women, and good “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. Hooray !

For all purposes requiring a purr., full-flavoured, piquant Vinegar, we recommend SHAR LAND’S VINEGAR. Brewed from pure oane sugar.