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Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1923, Page 2

Attention is directed to Mrs ,T. Lloyd’s replace ad appearing in this issue. Weather permitting there will he a working bee on tho bowling green on Saturday commencing at 1.30 o’clock, when top-dressing will be continued. As many members as can attend are requested to do so. A meeting of the Exhibition Council will bo held on Monday night at 7.30 o’clock. Among the business to be considered will be tho question of the methods for carrying out the erection of the Exhibtion Buildings, in order that the material etc. might be ordered in good time. jV conference of Westland Local Bodies is to be held at the Town Hall_on Wednesday evening next at 7.30 o’clock. Matters for consideration at the meeting should lie notified to the Hon Secretary of the Westland Chamber of Commerce by Monday next, when tho order of business will be compiled. Prevention is better than oi.ro. “Underwriter” fire extinguisher qui'-k----ly suppresses fire. Always ready f< r action though standing for years. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Pollard, Potatoes, Onions, Wheat, at Star Stores.— Advt.

Town Hall! To-morrow Night! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Saturday night dance is being held. The door is in excellent order. Good music. Admission Is.—Advt.

Miss 51. Burko, who has for some time been in charge of Messrs C. Smith’s showroom at Greymouth, has resigned, having accepted a similar position with a Nelson firm. She will leave for Nelson early next month. Mr Michael Kano, for 40 years a resident of tire Inangaliua district, died at Jteofton H spital on Tuesday, at ’lie ago of 70 years. He was it single man and a native of County Waterford, Ireland.

The Poster Bazaar irr aid of the Beautifying Society which takes place on Juno sth. and 6th., promises to be a very successful one. Tiro poster parade should l>c a novel one and the practices for this event are proving very successful.

The work of preparing the western portion of the track on Cass Square for asphalting in the spring is now under way, Mr Haile having it in hand. This when completed will make a further attractive addition to this popular ground.

15 doz. boys’ Jerseys in nice browns and greys, 5s lid to 7s lid at Hallenstein’s, Revoll Street. —Advt.

A fire which completely destroyed the dwelling of Mr George Honey, took place nt the Kumara Junction on Tuesday morning at about two o’clock. Nothing was saved with tho exception of two or three blankets and a couple of pictures. Mr Honey is said to tinve allowed the insurance on his furniture to run out about a. fortnight ago.

A hard-up Poster and Masquerade Ball will bo held at Albert Hall. Ruatapu on Friday, June Ist., in aid of the Social Welfare League Fund. Double Ticket 2s (hi; Single gentlemen 2s; Ladies Is. —Ailvt.

The person who has been devoting rather too much time lately in damaging the fastenings of gates at the Government Buildings is requested to leave the said fastenings alone in future. If the person is caught in tho act of doing damage, that person will get something to think about. He will lie introduced to the Magistrate and dealt with accordingly.

lamg night dance, Kaniori Public Hall, Friday, 25th. May. Admission 2s and Is. Refreshments.—Advt.

Call along to the Rendezvous, Rovell Street, these cold days and have a bowl of delicious soup or one of our home-made pies and a cup of our special milk coffee. We wish to notify our country friends that we arc now able to provide them with a delightful lunch at any hour. Tea. and cakes, poached eggs on toast, bacon and eggs, cold ham etc., always ready.—Advt.

To-morrow, Saturday, the B. team of the Ladies Hockey Club journeys to Greymouth, to play a match with Grey for the Junior Cup Competition. The following players will represent the Club:—-Misses J. Kcsovcar (goal), .T. Brown, S. Herring (three-quarters); K. Speed, W. Thompson, N. Lock (halves), D. Butland, P. Sumner, I. Lynch M. .Sumner, 15. Fouler (forwards). Emergencies —R. Herring, K. Henderson.

Euchre tournament, Friday, -day 25th, at Town Hall Riniu, in aid of St. Mary’s parish fund, Rimn. Four first class prizes, donated by Mrs Anderson, Mr Lock and well-wishers. Will tako place every fortnight.— Advt.

Tho Sale of Work at St. Mary's Club rooms was opened yesterday and though the weather was unfavourable good business was done at the various stalls. In addition to the stalls already mentioned there is also a cake stall, where patrons can get their wants supplied with the very daintiest cakes and pastry. Oil Saturday afternoon and evening there will lie a special line of homemade bread, tho quality of which can bo guaranteed.

The Innngahua Times reports: Some gold-bearing stone has been found on the Alfred River, Mamin, nt what is known as Bromley's Flat. The stone has been assayed, and goes lOdwts to tho ton. So far throe leases have been pegged out, and applied for, and another two "ill bo taken out this week. It is understood that an Auckland Syndicate is interested in the lo'asos. r lhe locality was for years prospected by two very old residents, Messrs Fraser and Pell, who took a considerable quantity of alluvial gold from the district, hut. they could not locate any payable quartz.

15 pairs all wool Colonial Blankets, double bed size, 37s Gd a pair at Hallenstein's, Rovell Street. —Advt.

The weekly euchre tournament at Stow’s rooms in aid of the R.S.A. building fund has lost none of its popularity. There was again last evening a full attendance, and the competition was pleasantly enjoyed. Mrs I,vim won the lady's prize of a ease of fruit after playing off with Mrs l.akin, while Mr l». Muir won the gent’s prize, (a safety razor outfit) after playing off with Mr McWhinnoy. Mesdanies Gillooly and Brown junr. won the consolation prizes. Supper was served as usual, and a very enjoyable time passed. Iho prizes for next Thursday’s tournament will be a damask table-cloth for the lady winning the most games in the evening, and a 2olb. of Hour for the gent’s prize. Mrs Lynn is organising a monster eifclu'e " tournament and dance for June 20th. at which special prizes will be offered. The prizes for the highest aggregates of 'games in the weekly tournaments are now on view in the window of Messrs Patterson and Lloyd, tevell St.

20 hoys’ hardwearing Sports Suits, in light and dark greys, 27s Od at Hallenstein’s, lie veil Street. Advt.

Yes, a. delightful sense of cleanliness and harnionv permeates the atmosphere where “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help controls the washing.—Wm Perry and Co., Ltd., wholesale distributors.

Remarkable brisk selling every day at our great “Inventory Sale.” The reductions are genuine and apply to every item of merchandise throughout the store, nothing held back. Me are out to considerably reduco stocks for annual stock-taking. Your opportunity lo buy and save on every article is right now. McGruer’s, Hokitika and G rey mou t h. —Advt. Steam boiler owners: Cut down your coal bills by using “Stopskale.” Renicies scale and cleans boilers without injury. Manning Machinery Co.. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurh. —Advt