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Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1923, Page 2

Mr C. Hende. of Hari 1 lari requests that all accounts owing lie paid* before March 31st.

The number of ken honks purchased from 1921 to 1923 by the Lake County Council was 1757. The price paid by the council per beak was two shillings.

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

Nominations for the Hokitika races to be held during Easter week, close on Wednesday evening next. Two trotting races are included in the programme.

The Annual Meeting of Hie Kiwi Football Club takes plate in Mclntosh’s Club Rooms this (.Saturday) night at 9 o’clock sharp. All members, intending members and supporters arc requested to attend. —Advt. Complete arrangements arc being made for the Kokatahi Football Club’s ball which takes place on Wednesday evening. The location this year i> at the Koiterangi Public Hall. I here promises to be a very large attendance lor the occasion.

The monthly meeting of the Westla ml Progress League will be held on Tuesday night, when matters in connection with organising the \\ inter School for Westland will be taken up. Mr Belshaw will attend and give the necessary information.

At a meeiiig a Christchurch ot the Beard of Governors of the Mel.eao Institute, Nurse Susan Kitto was appointed matron. Nurse Kitto was formerly assistant matron of the Christchurch Hospital and matron of Timaru Hospital. She has been matron of the (Iroymoutli Hospital for tile past IT rears.

Mr .James Kelly died at bis residence. Green Lane Road. Auckland yesterday morning after a short illness. Deceased for many years kept the Inangahua J unction Hotel. He was a native of Kumara. He leaves a wife and familv of eight, live boys and three girb and a sister. Mrs M. Jones, Herbert Street. Greymuuth. Deceased was 00 years of age.

The funeral or the late Mrs I\ar*bacli of Lower Kokatahi took place yesterday. There was a large number of mourners, including many relatives present. The Rev A. C. Porchas conducted the services at All Smuts Church and the graveside. Many wreaths and floral emblems were deposited on the grave from sorrowing friends.

To-night, in celebration of St Patrick's day. the annual Irish National Concert takes place in the Princess Theatre, commencing at 8.3(1 o clock. The capital programme arranged a>- distributed should provide a very enjoyable entertainment lor a couple hours. A large number >4 tickets have been disposed of eiisu.ing a large attendance.

‘•As Rood as new,” is the almost invariable expression of opinion of those who make use of the service of -Messrs ('. Taylor and Co., expert dyers and French cleaners. -Messrs Paterson and ldoyd are the local agents tor this him llM d invite von to consult them with reference to the renovation of your garments. They also invite you to inspect their new season’s stocks of ladies velour coats, which are obtainable m the latest designs and colours at prices ranging from Lo 10s upwaids. A telegram has been received that the proposed visit of a Christchurch team of cricketers to the West C ad lias now definitely been decided upon and that li e team will arrive in Greymouth on March 20th. It is a very strong combination, comprising twelve players, included amongst whom are

such well-known Canterbury men as Patrick. Sandman, Talbot, MiK.vrn, Haves, Gray and other lending players. Schroder and Co., arc now hilly prepared with Winter Furs, in Stoles and Wraps at exceptional value. The beautiful Furs include, skunk, silver fox, mole coney. black coney, kit fox, white thibet. imitation ermine, kolinsky wraps, imitation squirrel, hear, skunk goat, stranded goat, marabout wraps, natural badgets, jackal, seal, and heaver. These have all been secured on favourable terms by Schroder and Co. Inspection invited.— Advt

The run is on "NO-R C H ill NC” Laundry Help, price Is; “KEEP SMILING” Floor Polish Sd ; "KEEP SMILING" hoot Polish lid: ‘‘GOLDEN LCLiC’ Candles lid. Exceptional merit, that’s the reason why. Messrs Mark Snrot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed Most Coast distributors tor Bell’s ‘‘Special Deserve Scotch Whisky, the lerritorv including from Murchison to South M estland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky i- the only standard draught whisky sold bv the Koval Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line in Now Zealand and is a fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will be pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; .sole distributers for West Coast.—Advt.

Mirror-like polish quickly and easily achieved with liquid TAN-OL.” Fine for floors, furniture and let .her goods. Also in paste-form. Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotton singlets, cashmere j hose etc. now on view at W. H. Stopforth’s (opposite W. E. Williams).

SHARLAND’S VINEGAIt is not only palatable—it is wholesome. That ii guaranteed. No mineral acid in Sharland’s. At all grocers in bulk and bottle.

The newest and most reasonable price millinery is now on view at Schroder and Co. These are finding ready sale—do not delay, otherwise you will miss a chance of getting value for your money. Inspection cordially invited by Schroder and Co.—Advt.

To the tired, nothing is so refreshing as a cup of delicious Tea. Nelson Moate’s Teas flavour and choice, are refreshing to those jaded nerves. Aiwa vs ask f°r Nelson Monte’s.—Advt.

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arahura appear in this issue. Owing to the inclement weather the bowling match at Greymouth was cancelled. \ A gas producing plant 40 h.p., and I a gas engine 28 h.p. is offered for sale j in this issue. I Flags were living on the public buildings to-day in honor of it being Bt. Patrick’s Day. j The Supreme Court sittings at Hokitika commence on Monday morning at 10 o’clock. His Honour, Mr Justice Adams will preside. Messrs MoVicar and Shannon regret having to notify the postponement for a few days of the commencement of their supply of milk and cream. 1 *' e date will be duly notified m a K" ( days. 1

Mr W. P. McCarthy, son of SeniorSorgt and Mrs P. J. McCarthy., was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court by his Honour Mr Justice Adams yesterday at (Irovmouth. on the application of Mr A. H. Patterson.

A telegram from Christchurch states that Set on Steward Kyle, aged seventeen, a student of St Andrew's College, died yesterday as a result of an injury received in a cricket match on Wednesday. Kyle collided with another youth, while fielding a catch, and suffered a ruptured liver. Deceased was a soli of Mr 11. S. S. Kyle, who (•untested the Riccnrtim seat in the ■Reform interest at the general electron, and who lately judged the stock section at the Greymouth A. and 4’. Show.

L. E. Aldridge notifies that his sale of men’s wear will be continued until Saturday evening. Bargains arc now the order of the day. Anyone requiring a fit out for winter would do well to visit Keller’s sample rooms during the next few days.—Advt.

The busy one price 4s lid sale soon draws to a close, last days, I'l'iday, Saturday and Monday. New and extraordinary bargains. S oil will receive fat more than you expect on these 3 days of swift selling. Thousands of articles and remnants usually 6 lid to 84s. Now all one price. 4s lid each. Share in this big bargain distribution. McGrucr's Ltd. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Mothers! Givo your little ones SH All LAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Cooling and health giving. Always full strength. Larger bottle—lower price.