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Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1923, Page 2

A Land Transfer Act notice appears in ibis issue.

Attention is called to Mrs J. IJoyd's advertisement in another column.

A meeting of the Farmers’ Union will bo held in the One Mile Hall. Arahnru on Wednesday, June 13.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and C'o.. announce particulars of cutties for their stock sale at Wataroa, on Tuesday. June 19th.

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

It will ho noted that at last night’s meeting of iho Westland Hospital Board, it. was resolved to close Otira cottage hospital at the end of three months.

Thursday night as usual, progressive euchre tournament at Stow’s rooms in aid of R.S.A. building fund. Cards, prizes, supper, music. Admission Is.— Advt.

Messrs Butler, Jeffries and Evans of the Exhibition Council left this afternoon for Roefton where they open a series of public meetings to-night to further the interest- on tlio Coast in the big Exhibition to be held here in December-Fcdiriuuy next. At Greymouth tho Mayor (Mr Parfitt) and Mr Kettle join the party. To-morrow a meeting will be held at Murchison, on Thursday at- Blenheim, on Friday at Rioton and Nelson, and on Saturday at Westport'.

Tho sale of work in St. Andrews’ Hall, in aid of tho funds of tho local branch of the Salvation Army takes place to-morrow afternoon and evening. There will he a capital display of plain sewing and goods of every description, together with produce, lollie and cake stalls, and dainty afternoon tea. During the evening there, will he a short musical programme. The sale of work will be open front 2 to 5 p.m.. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission will ■Be free, and a cordial welcome will to extended to nil -

Just landed, a further shipment of Ist and 2nd quality Linoleum. V.o buy direct from the manufacturer and our prices defy competition. Ist, 12s fid yd ; 2nd, 11s 6d yd at Addisons. —Advt!

Just landed 200 cases of choice winter varieties of dessert and cooking apples, consisting of Jonathans,, Delicious, Stunners, Alunroes, etc. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., (Phone No. 2). —Advt.

Three doz. dark working shirts, sale price 7s lid at W. 11. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

Strike a true note, “Bells”; ask for “Bells"; it’s ns clear as a bell; in white bottles, mild and good. Bells’ Pertli Special Reserve Scotch Whisky is extensively dispensed by the leading hotel in the Dominion, the “Royal Oak," Wellington, owned by New Zealand’s oldest and most respected licensee. Hotelkeepers who wish to enjoy good patronage should follow tho lean and sell “Be)ls.” It makes trado. Mark Sprot and Company, Ltd., Greymouth, Sole West Coast Distributors. —Advt.

Amstie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch Whisky is now 'a leading line, second to none, put in oblong bottles and sold to the trade only by Mark Sprot. and. Co. Ltd. to all leading hotels.— Advt.

Potatoes, 23s per sack, at Star Stores.—Advt.

Tho keep dry problem lias been solved. Maclogn oily canvas coats will do the trick. Guaranteed for 12 months, 79s 6d at Addisons.—Advt.

Messrs Shannon and Donncllan arrived in Greymouth yesterday morning with Prosperity, a horse new to the Const and Whn.rfdale, who raced without success at southern meetings. C. Stratton lias also returned with Counter Attack.

In connection with the practical examinations of tho Associated Board R.A.M. and R.C.M., London, entries for all practical subjects close on Monday, 2nd July. Entry forms can be obtained from Mr James King, the lion, local representative.

Tho resignation of Mr AY. R. Scott, M.A., assistant master of tho Greymoutk Technical High School, was accepted at last night’s meeting of the Board of Guardians, with regret. Air Scott lias been appointed science and mathematics master at the Gisborne High School.

On Wednesday evening next, in the Town Hall, the United Football Club are" holding a Plain and Fancy Dress Ball in aid of their funds. Prizes are being given for the best costumes, while the music] will he rendered by a first-class orchestra. A strong ladies’ committee have the supper arrangements well in hand, and a pleasant evening’s enjoyment is assured. Tickets at 2s Gd each are now in circulation.—Advt.

We regret to record the death of Air Frederick William Martini, which took place .at Springfield yesterday from pneumonia, after a short illness, lhe deceased was a member of the wellknown Stafford family. Ho was 26 years of ago, and leaves a sorrowing wife and one daughter, about 5 years of age. Tho remains are licing brought to Greymouth where they will bo interred to-morrow afternoon.

Ono ounce of good underclothing is worth a pound of medicine. Fleecy lined singlets and undepants fis Cd, heavy Colonial ribbed wool underpants 7s lid, heavy Colonial plain wool singlets and underpants 8s Gd. The famous all wool fawn singlets and underpants 13s Gd, also a good rango of hoys’ singlets and flannels at Addisons.—Advt.

The recent flood at Afiddlemarell had at least one humorous feature (relates au exchange. A knocking on the trap door of the cellar aroused the attention of some men who were lounging oil the verandah. A heroic rescue was at once organised, and, the trap door being lifted, out popped a barrel, which gaily floated down the stream among tile general debris. The men immediately became active, and an exciting ease ensued, and the rescuers were rewarded with the knowledge that a full Inured does'not float, it. staggers. Moral : Tlii ngs iiro not always wlmt thev seem.

Duck shooting: Slip “Wisconsin” motor on stern of your punt and you have a motor boat which will tako you anywhere in on third time and without effort of rowing. Alanning Alnehinery Co., 5 Bedford Ron, Christchurch. — Advt.

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range of colours; reliable qualities at much reduced prices is now offering at Schroder and Co’s., where also a 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. Doctors recommend Oatmalt Stout, brewed by the Lion Brewery Coy., Auckland," bottled in crown top. Bottles in quarts and pints especially •or Alnrk Sprot and Co. Ltd. On sale at all leading hotels, any of which will supply small liottes for home consumption at ono shilling psr bottle. Lion ale, too, is par excellence, light and refreshing.—