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Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1923, Page 2

The name of I. Brown and Co. stands for straight dealing throughout Xew Eoaland and beyond, f Brown and Co., Cycle Works. Hokitika.—Advt.

To-morrow at noon in the mart, Messrs M. Houston and Co., w ill sell a valuable freehold building section, a two-roomed house near Beach street and a building in Revoll Street for removal.

To-night there will be a dance in All Saints’ Schoolroom, in aid of the State School Girls’ Basketball Club. Dancing commences at 8 o’clock. Supper provided. Admission Is.—Advt.

The index number given in the monthly abstract of statistics for the three good groups as at March 5 is 1512, an increase of 18 points over that for the previous month, and an increase of 11.31 per cent over that for July, 1914. Very little movement has been'recorded in the groceries group; the fall of 3 points being due mainly to a fall in the price of potatoes in several towns. Considerable and all round increases in the prices of butter and eggs have caused a rise of 82 points in the dairy products group. Meat prices have remained practically stationary, a difference of only 1 point being recorded in the index numbers for February and March.

For polishing linoleums, floorcloths, leather goods and furniture, “TAN--OT<” is most efficient and,easy to use.

Mr M. Keenan inserts a notice oi thanks in this issue to the electors of the Centra] Riding.

The usual Ivaniori Dance will be held this evening. Good music and iloor.— Advt. Mr J. A. Murdoch, inserts a notice of thanks in this issue to the electors of the Northern Riding.

Two seats are available in car to Christchurch, Monday week, May 21st. Apply Clements Motors Ltd.—Advt.

The postal authorities advise that a Wellington mail is due bv to night’s train.

12 dozen Children’s Jerseys in navy, saxe, and brown. Sites 18-inch to 2Gincli. Prices 5s Gd to Ss Od., at IV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Yde’s cars will leave Hokitika for Christchurch on Sunday morning at 8 o’clock /sharp. Hooking Office, Occidental Hotel. Phone 111.

Come one, como all to the Empire Eve Ball in the Drill Hall on Wednesday, May 23rd. in aid of the Returned Soldiers Building Fund. Everyone assure a good imu. Music by Royal Orchestra. —Advt.

To-morrow Night! The Last Dance in the Supreme Hall before removal! The usual dance is being held by tlie Kiwi Football Club. Good iloor. Good music. Dancing at 8.30 sharp. Admission Is. —Advt.

Rev Father Finnerty received a telegram from Bishop Brodie this morning stating that lie was then leaving Christchurch for Hokitika by car and hoped to reach Hokitika to-night. The order of services announced yesterday will therefore hold good on Sunday. H any alteration is necessary it will be published in Saturday’s “Guardian.”

Men! If your Hat requires cleaning and re-blocking leave it with AV • H. Stopforth’s. Satisfaction guaranteed. —Advt.

To-morrow will bo Soldiers’ Saturday Sale day. and the depot in Re veil Street will bo a scene of marked activity all day. The ladies’ committee are working energetically and funds being urgently required for tlie works in hand, a. bumper time is looked for There will be some novel features for tlie evening in Rcvell Street.

There was a large attendance at the weekly euchre tournament at Stow’s rooms last night in aid of the R.S.A. building fund. Miss Murphy won Miss M a mil’s prize for the ladies’ competition and Air MeWhinnoy won Air G. Bakin’s prize for the gents. Other prizes were won by Mrs Brookes and U. Gibbons. Supper was served and an hour's music followed, the singing being very hearty. On Thursday of next week the tournament will he continued.

Airs Kao Johnstone, teacher of voice production, singing, and piano, Weld .St., Hokitika, wishes to notify she is forming a special class for glees, choruses, quartettes. pari songs, etc., commencing on Wednesday. next, and continuing every Wednesday at 8 p.m. sharp. Charge, Is Gd each evening, intending members to enter names at once. A singing class for children will he held every Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock; sixpence for each child.—Advt.

Those aboard the (1 redye Ala where on Wednesday afternoon had a somewhat exciting experience, says the Grey Star. Just as the dredge was about to return to I lie river alter depositing its spoil in the roadstead, Captain F. W. Cox noticed a great patch of white smoko oil the horizon which certainly suggested that a craft of some description was in trouble, lie immediately steered a straight course in the direction of the smoke and eventually came close enough to notice, with much relief, that the smoke arose from a motor launch, and was caused through nothing more serious than the fact that the engines were being cleaned and were giving off a good deal of “exhaust.” The dredge returned so port, everyone feeling pleased not only with the happy outcome of the vessel’s rush to the rescue, but also with the unexpected delight of a four-miles cruise. You pay no more for your cycles, cycle repairs and cycle accessories, at I. Brown and Co’s., than you pay elsewhere. One trial will suffice. Try them. I. Brown find C'o’s Cyclery, Hokitika.—Advt. Ford owners; Reliable automatic lubricating system ensured with “King” oilers which require no attention and ensure correct level of oil in crank case. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch.—-Advt. ‘ Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths 'for ladies or children in various effects, 51 inches wide, are now in great demand at Schroder and Co’s, at much below Christchurch price. Also splendid display of velour coats for ladies and maids. A visit to Schroder’s will always repay you.—Advt. Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South AVestland. 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 nor the leading line in New Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next mouth when the firm will bo pleased to supply.—Alark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributors for West Coast.—Advt.

Farmers: 72s Gil post free anywhere buys you 350 C.P. rain, wind and storm-proof lantern. Lights with match.- Suitable for inside or outside light in". Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —Advt.