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Hokitika Guardian, 1 June 1923, Page 2

15 pairs all wool Colonial white blankets, double lied size, to clear at 37s tld a pair at Hallenstein s, Revell St.—Advt.

Arrangements nro now practically complete for tho unveiling of the Burns’ statue on Cass Square on Monday at noon. Mr Janies Craigie will arrive from Timaru to-morrow, and will bo the principal speaker at the unveiling. A platform is to be erected as a vantage point lor the speakers and choir.

To-inorrow afternoon there will be an important football contest on Cass Square, when sawmill teams from Kanieri Lake road mills and Araltura Valiev Mills will try conclusions. The game is the outcome of a challenge, and is being organised in aid of the funds of tho R.S.A. which is building a social ball in Sewell St. A silver coin collection will be taken up at the gates by the ladies, and at night a wind-up danco will he held in the Town Hall.

There will soon bo an exodus of New Zealand pressmen to Australia for which the new daily newspaper to be started by the proprietors of “Smith’s Weekly” is mainly responsible. Among those who are taking positions on tho new Sydney daily are three well-known Wellington journalists—Messrs Marshall (of the "Dominion”); Natuseh (“Evening Post"), and D. Freeman (“New Zealand Times”). Another Wellington journalist. Mr R. V. White, formerly of the "Dominion 0 and latterly of “Hansard” has joined the staff of the Sydney “Sun.” Some -South Island journalists will also join "Smith’s Daily.”

Men’s chrome derby boots, fifty per cent, to clear at 24s 6d a pair, nt II alien stein’s, Revell St.— Advt,

Men’s full kip shooters, nailed and pegged, to clear at 255, at Hallenstoin’s, Revel 1 St.—Advt. Mr Ned Mitchell of Stafford in this issue accepts Mr L. J. Williams challenge to chop an 18-inch log for £SO a-sido.

Mr W. H. Stopforth, draper, of Rovell Street is offering at greatly reduced prices his large stock of hoys’ end youths’ clothing. Read tho price list on this page.

Visitors to tho town on Monday will be pleased to learn that they can procuro a delicious luncheon at “Tho Rendezvous,” which will he open all day. These dainty rooms have won their popularity by the quality of their goods. Soups, cold hams bacon and eggs, etc., crumpets and toast, hot pies, cakes etc. —Advt.

The Rowling Club ball in the Town Hall on Monday evening is going to he a distinct success, a large number having signified their intention of being present. Being a holiday night it will prove a fitting wind-up to the day. With good music (in the hands of Messrs Lawn and Gibbons), a good floor and a capable M.C. the evening should prove very enjoyable.

The death of Mrs Emma T. Stratford, relict of the late Mr Edmund Stratford, occurred on Wednesday at Blenheim, following on an accident which befell her three years ago, when she suffered a broken leg as tho result of a fall in her house. The deceased who had reached her 90th year, was born in Essex, and c-amc out to Now Zealand in the ship John Masterman, landing at Nelson in 1857.

The recent death at the Grey River Hospital of William Simpson, a seaman, as the result of injuries received on the s.s. Kaituna while tho vessel was at Greymoulh, has had serious consequences for another member of the Kaitunn’s crew, Charles Michael Doyle, who lias boon arrested on a clinrgo of manslaughter. Doyle has been remanded to appear at' Cre.vmoulli on Wednesday next, June (itli. Tho captain and live other members of the crew have been subpoenaed as witnesses, and will leave the Kailnnn at Lyttelton on Saturday, proceeding overland to Greymoutli. About five, local witnesses will probably bo subpoenaed. The date fixed for the healing, June Gth, is subject to tho approval of the Magistrate.

The "Monthly Abstract of Statistics” for Ma v states:—The index number for the throe final groups as at April 15tb.. is 1515, an increase of .‘1 points as compared with that for the previous month, and an increase of 11.59 per cont. as compaicd with that for July, 191 1. The rise of 11 points in the groceries group is due almost entirely to a considerable and all-round increase in the price of sugar. 11l the dairyproducts group an increase of 10 points lias been recorded. Increases in the price of eggs in most towns have been the main factor in causing the rise in tliis group. The index number for the meat group has fallen 9 points. Decreases in the prices of beef joints in several towns have been the main cause of this fall.

There is no sign of waning in the attendance at the weekly euchre touinament at Stow’s rooms in aid of the R.S.A. building fund. All the tables wore occupied again last night, and the. proceedings went merrily. The prize winners were:—Lady s (damask tablecloth) Miss Fleming; gents <25H> flour), Mr It. Roberts (after a tie with five others). Mrs Brown won the consolation prize for the ladies, and Mr Saxon the gent’s consolation prize. Subsequent to the play, supper was served, and much enjoyed, and a jolly time was then passed with community singing, Miss King presiding at the piano. For next Thursday’s euchre competition, the lady’s prize will ho a tea put, and the gent’s prize a travelling rug. A monster euchre tournament and dance is being prepared for on the 20th. inst at the Drill Shed under the conduct of Mrs Lynn, in aid of the Soldiers’ Club building fund.

The ladies associated in the Poster Parade and Novelty lla/.aar to he held a; the Princess Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday next, met yesterday afternoon to complete their arrangements. The ground floor of the Theatre will be cleared for the stalls and business of the Bazaar. A largo stall will be placed adjacent to the main entrance, and close by the sweets and novelty stall will be fixed. The produce stall will at the back portion ot the hall, while the refreshment department will lino the southern side. The voting bureau will be near the stage front, and the whole of the stage will bo reserved for the spectacular parade and entertainment. It is understood for the two evenings of the Bazaar, Slattery’s Mounted Fut Brigade will be augmented considerably in mtmbeis. Their vocal effort is said to he irresistible. Seats may las reserved upstairs, at a charge of an extra shilling. There will be no amusement tax to pay on admission prices. The competition for the poster parade is sure to excite considerable interest, anil the display itself will be specially distinctive. The effect will be greatly heightened by the use of coloured lighting for the marching and dancing.

Last days of Inventory Sale positively ends on Saturday, June 2nd. Further cut down prices to reduce stocks for annual stocktaking. A unique and opportune time to save considerably on all winter goods. Smashing prices in every department. Don’t miss this big money saving factor. MeGruer's, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Apples! apples! Just landed a lino consignment of dessert and cooking apples, all varieties. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phone No. 2.) —Advt.

Now Zealand is fortunate in having good grocers, good women amt goixl “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. Is packet does 7 washings beautifully.— Hokitika grocers.

Ford new prices.—'truck Chassis £l5O, touring £164 with starter £lB2, runalx)ut with starter £l6B, all f.o.b. Wellington. Wo also offer used Ford runabouts with starter £9O. touring car ditto £l3O in Grevmouth. Mark Sprot and Company Ltd. Selling Agents, Greymouth.—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 Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only .standard draught whisky sold the Roval Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line in New 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 distributors for West' Coast. —Advt. A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range of colours; reliable qualities at much reduced prico is now offering at Schroder and Co’s., where also n huge stock of new silks, leading makes, in satins. Oriental and floral. Japan silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Teppermint Cure.