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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1923, Page 2

Euchre tournament as usual on Thursday night at the Soldiers’ Hall, followed by supper and an assembly. Admission—One shilling.—Advt.

County ratepayers are reminded in this issue that the rebate oil rates will not be allowed after Friday, August 17th., which is the last day of legal grace.

The new railway time-table which came into force yesterday did net operate verv satisfactorily, as the evening train, timed to arrive hero at 0.25, did not put in an appearance till 7 p.m. —a two hours and 20 minute' trij) from Greyinouth. The “slow” train service promises to run slower than ever.

Even blouses take up room on the shelves of a store. After stock-taking Addison’s find they must have more room to house new season's goods, so have decided to sacrifice present stocks. Here are prices that will ensure speedv clearance: 7s 6d, 10s Gd, 14s lid.—Advt.

In our advertising columns to-day will be found full particulars of the British Imperial Typewriter. Th‘< machine is having a big sale throughout the Empire and recently lie London County Council in face of the keenest competition, purchased 107 Imperial machines after exhaustive tests. Mr Seantlebury. the agent, will be in Hokitika in a few days with a sample machine and enquiries can ho lefc at this office.

Have you ever felt annoyed with yourself because you let n bargain go and wanted it a few weeks afterwards ? You’ll be very glad if you snap these bargains in men’s underclothing at Addison’s. Fleecy-lined singlets and. underpants, Gs 6d each.—Advt,

A notice of appreciation appears in this issue.

Holiday excursion tickets will be issued from Westland to Christchurch from 9th. to 14th. August. A combined bachelors’ and spinsters’ ball will be held in the Totara Hall, Ross on Friday 17th. August. The through the tunnel railway service was inaugurated to-day when there were a number of passengers from Hokitika and district.

Applications aro invited for the position of shorthand typist for the Westland Hospital Hoard, closing on August 13th.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Cricket Club takes place to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock at Keller’s Sample rooms. All lovers of .hr game should attend. The annual meeting of '.he Westland branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will be held in the County Chambers on Friday at 7.30 p.m. As the business includes the election of officers a full attendance is desired.

"Oh Dear! The clothes that boy .tears out. He costs us a small fortune every year.” He needn’t cost nearly so much if you take advantage of the stock-taking offers in hoys’ suits at Addison’s. Prices from 31s Gd to 455, size 7 to 14.—-Advt.

Call into "The Rendezvous” to-night and hear "The Sheik” also the latest fox trots and songs, while you partake of a cup of special milk coffee with a home-made meat pie, a how] of Libby’s soup, or any of the various delicacies served only at “The Rendezvous.”

The Railway Department advises that the through rates on passengers, parcel* and goods between Westland and Canterbury will now be based as computed on continuous mileage, plus the Public Works Departments charge for conveyance between Otirn and Arthur’s Pass. This constitutes a considerable Veduction upon the threesectional basis previously charged.

The appointment of members of the Harihari Domain Hoard has been gazetted, the members being.lolm J. McKay, Alexander Patterson, Hawthorne If. Adamson, Cordon 11. Ford. Herbert McMillan. May Horry, dean Shearer and Ronald Haulage. 1 lie first meeting of tlm Hoard is to he hold on Wednesday, August 29th.

"Your now linoleum looks nice, fane. I’ve been trying to save enough to toenvor my kitchen; hut all I’ve looked at so far are too expensive.” "I hen you should see the stock-taking lines Addison’s tire offering from 11s fid a yard.” Short lengths of 2 and 3 yards heavily reduced.-—Advt.

At a meeting ol the West Coast Rugby t'nion held last evening, a letter was read from the Hullor t nion. in reference to the Newman Shield rules, ft was decided to hold the matter ovet until tin* Roller delegates are in drey, on August 18th, the day of the Seddon Shiehrmatch. From Marist Club, applying for permission lot* its fourth guide team lo travel to Hokitika on Angus! 11th. The application was granted. Jt- was resolved that Holler's challenge for the Seddon Shield for August 18th. he accepted.

Tic; Druids' B’dl which was to have taken place on July 25th. hut was postponed owing to the inliuenza epidemic is now set down to ho hold in the Soldier's Hall on Wednesday, August Bth. According to the sale of tickets and the interest being evinced the gathering should prove the usual great succe.-s. Music, with the latest jazz effects, and Bells, by the Royal Orchestra, and the entertainment and comfort of patrons will lxs well provided for.- Advt.

Addison’s want room for new season’s goods’. !o secure this, they vo sacrificed every prestige of profit on jumper’s, and these they are offering to you while they last, at os, (is (id. and 12s lid.- Advt.

A Reefton correspondent reports that Messrs McYiear Bros, and party, who have been for the last two years prospecting in the Alexander River district have, he understands, located what apjjoars to ho a nice looking and payable reef. It is some 21) (bains to tin north of the "Bull” Reel, which was discovered about three years ago: and i* is pleasing to know that the prospectors’ efforts have at last been rewarded. The roof is about six feet wide, of solid stone, and gold is plainh visible to the naked eye. As a winze lias been started on it, and the stone has overv appearance of going down, there is no doubt it will he the means of opening up an extensive quartz reefing district.

•‘1 like you now hearthrug. Ada. 1 wish I (oii'ld afford one; hut they’re so expensive.” "Not if you take advantage of Addison’s stocktaking oiler—this olio only cost mo 21s. and they’ve ninri* at that price; hotter fluidities at 21s Gd. 2tis fid. if you like." A big raiijio of “Diirsloy ’ revtu'sihlo mg'-. Advt.

Climatic temperature and good water ani essential to make good boor. Dunedin has both, hones.' its fame for beer Slraolmii’.s Dunedin Bottled Ale and Stout is supplied by Mark Sprot and Co.. Ltd., (Jreymouth. Sole Vtest Coast Distributors. —Advt.

Girls! No need to hesitate; married life is one long holiday, thanks to "NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help.— Advt.

Factory Owners; Cover your boilers with "Sootts’ ” Mica Non-conducting O-nnipositinn which is sweet and clean to handle and will outlast all other eovetinos. R. P. M. Manning and C'o., u Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

No reasonable offer for cash will ho refuse dfor the balance of our millinery, to oil’ect :t complete elearoueo. Got in oarlv at Schroder and <’o. Remembered wo are determined not to carry over any huts.—Advt. Schroder and Co. are making a special display of evening goods that have just ooino to hand in good time for the Hospital Ball and other functions. An early inspection will he necessary See olmngcs of advt. Sehroder and Co. —-Advt.

WOLFF'S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all othor stimulants. Keep Flu’ at hay. Go to bed, keep warm, inhale "NAZOL.” Powerful and handy remedy. Acts like a charm. 00 doses Is fid.

F< r Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Recommended by the medical profession.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.