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Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1923, Page 2

The entries for the Arahura fat stuck sale on Monday appear in this issue.

Tenders, closing at noon on Tuesday. Rltli. .1 tilv, for the erection of two bridges over Deep Creek, near Hess, arc called for in another column.

The weather cleared yesterday am last night was extremely cold, there being this morning the heaviest frost- 01 the season.

■Reiiv' heavilv overstocked, Sehrodei and Sim are bidding a great mid-win ter Sale in millinery, rain coats, velour coals, men’s overcoats, hoys am men’s clothing, umbrellas, dross stuffs gloves and underwear. Regardless oi oust and tor cash only.—Advt.

The householder.-- ol R lll ce Bay, Hal i Mal i, Humphreys, Jacksons, Kimiara Kuinaia Junction, Okarito. (ikurti, atul Station!, arc rcminilcil of the meeting to take place on Monday evening at 7.J0 lor the purpose of electing; sclioo iimiinittoos.

On Wednesday. July 11th. a grand hall will he held in the Town Hall in aid of the funds of the Excelsior Football dull. The Royal Orchestra are home enlaced for this I unci ion while the supper will he in charge of a strong ladies committee. Tickets are now on sale.—A dvt.

The death occurred yesterday at the f;icy River Hospital of -Mrs Minnie Firth, an old resident of (Jreyiiiouth at the ago of 5 1 years. She was a native oi Nelson, and had been ill for some time. Mr Harry Hart, of lilaUetown, is a brother of deceased.

At the meeting of the Committee ol the Reefton Jockey Club on Wednes dav evening, Mr W. A. Stapleton in the chair, a deputation was received from the Inangahua Trotting Club, asking that they he allowed to hold their annual rttee meeting on the centre day ot the three days at Midsummer. The request was deferred to a lull meeting; of Committee, as were several other matters.

Fair Dinkum Sale.—Boy’s wear--Strong winter shirts size 11 and 111. 3s 3d, size 13 to 111, 4s lld,_good strong tweed shorts, size ,1 to 10. is (id, 11 t„"l0, 8s lid, grey jerseys, size 18, os 3d, size 20, Os 3d, hoy’s flannels size 3 to D, os (id. coif hose, fancy top, all wool, size G to 101, Is to os 3d, hoy’s pvjamns, all sizes, 7s 3d, dark tweed suits 7 to 12. 31s Gd, knitted ties lid each. Addison's.—Xdvt.

At a meeting of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society recently, SeniorSergeant Mathew applied for. and was granted, the society s reward ol £-9 for securing each of the first two convictions for shooting game out of season (reports an exchange)- Ihe chairman. Mr C. A. Whitney, said he thought they should write to the Magistrate and point out that the convictions cost the society £4O, whereas he imposed a fine of only £l. A member mid the chairman he could not write to the Magistrate in this way and the matter dropped.

The windfall of the Borough Council notified by the Commissioner of ( rown Lands for royalty on timber cut off Crown lands at South Hokitika was received gladly at last night’s meeting and will he utilised in making neecssarv repairs to the roads in South Hokitika. Mr Perry in referring to the matter last evening stated that many requests had lieen made in the past for repairs tu the road hut the money was not available, and he had personally not considered it right that the Council should repair the roads utilised by the millers, even though he was personally interested, when the County Council was getting all the revenue in royalties payable, and had no road to keep up in that locality. Now it appeared they were to get- royalty for the timber cut in a portion of the borougn that was Crown Lands and it would be verv welcome.

Duck Shooting: Attach Wisconsin Motor to your punt in one minute without any alterations and it will take you anvvvhere at 7 miles per hour. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch,—Advt.

Presbyterians at Kokatnhi are requested to note, that owing to the show the usual service will be postponed till Monday, July 2.

The ferry boat missed connection with the West Const express train this morn, ing, but the mails are coming by motor, having left Christchurch at 9.-15 a.m.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., offer for immediate private sale choice dairy cows (all tested), springers, heifers, etc. Particulars 011 application.

33 pairs maids’ patent strap shoes. See this at once, usually 17s 6d, this week 12s lid at Hnllenslein’s, Revell St.—Advt.

The usual euchre tournament and dance takes place at St. Mary’s Club room on Monday evening. Good prizes and dainty supper provided. Admission Is.—-Ailvt.

In our report of Thursday’s Magistrate’s Court, a reference appeared “a local resident .Mr Pilkington) etc.” In this ease Mr Pilkington appeared as Counsel for the client charged with being 011 licensed premises.

To-night! Town Hall! To-night! Don't forget the usual Kiwi Football Club's popular dance. Roll along early and have a good night’s amusement. Good music. Good floor. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Admission Is.— Advt.

A siiec-ial general meeting of the Westland Sub-Union will be held on Wednesday next at Mclntosh’s Club rooms at S o’clock. Every delegate is requested to bo present. The Referees’ Association will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. The Sub-Union will not meet on Monday. —Advt.

We have now lauded a new shipment of Moqliettos. ntoliiiir velvets, ill colour ed designs, tapestry and shadow tissue coverings, from which wo make Cliesterelds. Divan. Tub or any other design of chairs, box ottomans or sofas. Wo specialise in upholstered furniture and shall be pleased to quote you for your requirements. Harley and Co. House Furnishers, l trey mouth.

it will pay you to visit Schroder and Go's great sale now on—reductions . in every department. Space will not permit of price-list being quoted, but we call assure you that all lilies subject to the fashion, arc reduced without regard lo cost. For cash only. All early visit will amply repay you. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The Hokitika Tennis Club proposes holding a dance in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 3ul. July in aid of the funds of their club. As the West Const Annual Championship meeting is to be hold in Hokitika in January next, the Club intends making substantial improvements to the courts and pavilion. Extra funds will be required for this purpose and it is the intention of the Club to bold a- series cf dances during the winter months trom which it is hoped to raise the necessary amount. The music- for the dance will he supplied by the Royal Orchestra.

“The idea should be put prominently before everybody that the nose and mouth are the chief means germs have of entry into the system,” said Dr Home at a lecture in New riymouth. “Bad and decaying teeth materially help the spread of disease, and, if not attended to. cause the tonsils to become overloaded with injurious bacteria. until, instead of being a natural means of combating the evil, they actually become » medium for infection. As tonsils cannot be sterilised they have to be removed when this stage is readied. thus leaving the throat without its protection.”—Taranaki Daily News'.”

The Winter Show on Wednesday at Kokatnhi Public flail will give a splendid insight of the possibilities of the district. The produce classes have filled splendidly and there will he good competition throughout, ensuring a deeided interest. The quality of the display promises to be of a high class air 1 there will he much of general interest to visitors. The brave display will 'veil reward a visit and Wednesday afternoon promises to attract a large gathering. Special arrangements are being made for the conveyance of exhibits front Hokitika.

That there will lie good competition at the Knkatuhi Winter Show on Wednesday next may he gathered from the following number of entries picked out ( ,f the various classes that make up the entry of six hundred—Best white leghorn cockerel 13, best pullet 11 ; best brown Leghorn pullet S; best Indian runner drake 11 ; 1:0*1 ham 8; swedes 12, carrots 10; oaten sheaf 10; chaff 9; hnine made Inal' 9: plain scones 17; fruit cake 11 ; seed cake 9 ; pikelets 10. The children’s classes, which will prove very attractive fill 75 entries. There is capital competition throughout and this will add an incentive to competitors and prove attractive to the general public.

39 pairs men’s fine kip working boots nailed and pegged. This is a famous line, usually 38s Gd.- This week 2fls (Id at Hallonstein’s, Revcll St.—Advt.

Fair Dinkum Sale.—Furnishings— Slipmats were 8s lid each, now Lis Gd pair, mohair slip mats 8s Gd, velvet hearth rugs 34 x 27. 19s. velvet hearth rugs fringed ol x 27. 225, mohair hearth rugs 54 x 21. 29s Gd. GO x 30. 40s, tapestry squares Oft. x 7ft. Gin. 119 s Gd, 10ft. Gin. x 9ft. 1355. 1 onlv linoleum square 10ft. Gin. x 011. lOis Gd lineloum lift. Ist quality Us 3d. 2nd. ]os Gd, tapestry runner 18in. os Gd, 22Jin. Gs 9d, 2fin. 8s lid yd., several short lengths. Gift, lino heavily reduced. Addisons.—Advt.

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