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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1923, Page 2

“The ltnmaiioo of Westland,” Mr 1 larrop’s story of early Westland, will lie on sale at the Exhibition opening on Saturday. Acceptances for the Hokitika races close on Wednesday night next at 10 o’clock at the Cluli rooms, Hamilton Street. A seasonable product is now obtuinablo at tlie Westland Dairy Factory, Cass Square, ice being made daily. Yesterday large blocks were made, and are being made use ol by the local cool drink and ice cream parlors. The Commission enquiring into the petition of South Hokitika residents for the south half of the borough to be taken out of the borough and placed under tile Westland County, concluded its sitting yesterday afternoon. '1 he Commission will report the result ol their finding to the Governor-General. A long night dance will he held by the Kanieri Cricket Club on Friday. Dec. 14th in the Public Hall. Kanieri. Good music and .11. C. Admission, gentlemen 2s, ladies Is. —Advt. An accident happened to Mr Frank Campbell at the Umpire Coal Mine near lieeiton on Monday. He was assisting in getting a block of coal out of the mine as an exhibit at the Hokitika F,x- ---[ hibiton when it fell on bis leg hurting ! him severely, and putting him out of action for some time to come. The block of coal was about half a ton, so that some idea of the hurt it could inflict on a limb can easily be imagined. A line assortment of ladies’ new frocks, millinery, jumpers and underclothing just received. Also a fine lot of men’s reallv good raincoats at vert reasonable prices. C all and see them. AY. McKay and Son. Hokitika.—Advt. The new spring furs are now arriving direct from London, Paris and NonYork for Madame Mencre, Corner of Cashel and Colombo Streets, Christchurch. Furs just sufficiently heavy to take off the spring chill. They are certainly needed right up to Christmas time. Full particulars of these fur» will be gladly given by letter by Madame Mencre without your incurring any obligation.—^ -Advt.

Consumers of water are requested to Ik*- as spi*ring]y as possible, a’s ' tha water supply is being overtaxed. To-morrow morning at 11.30 o'clock ■sharp, Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell in the mart, black currants, gooseberries, green peas and hams. North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. A meeting of the Committee of the 11.5. A. Minstrels will he held this evening at 7.30 sharp in the Soldiers’ Hall. liu si ness important.—Ad vt-. The Westland Trotting Club have receive record nomination* for their meeting on Jan. -Ith. There are 189 entries lor S events, an increase of 61 over last year's figures. Our boys’ Suits wear well and look well. Prices 26s 6d, 27s 6d, 30s. 3os to 60s, at Hallenstein’s, Kovel I Street. —Advt.

There will be a meeting of the Helloral Council of the exhibition tit the Buildings at 3.30 o’clock to-morrow afternoon, when final arrangements fpr tho opening ceremony the following day will be t oncluded. Our ladies’ white shoes in all shapes are the foremost values, Ss lid, 9s lid, 11s (kl, 13s (id to 3os, at llallenstein’s, Re veil Street.— Advt. Apoplexy struck down Mrs Sarah Ann Jones, aged 66, in her home in (iresson Street, Groymouth, yesterday, and as the result of the stroke, she (lied in the Hospital three hours later. Mrs Jones, who is an old orsident of the Coast, was a Victorian by birth, and cumo to the Coast in 1867, living at llrunncr for some years. She was a. widow, her husband, Harry Jones, having predeceased her by some years. She leave- one son at Hell Hill) and a daughter (Groyinouth i. The Westport News say a—A Winches ter rifle was responsible for quite a lot ni trouble. Registered by G. Tottenham. it was sold with other goods, by a action bv Mr Donnelly. acting lor Hansen and Co. Mr Donnelly advised the pun baser. Mr lJerry to immediately icgister the ritle, but a quarter of an hour later he sold it at a profit ot about II .shillings to Mr Jelfreys, o£ M,Horton. Mr Berry passed on the good advice to Mr Jelfreys about notiI litalion of the purchase, but as Ml Jeffreys was just leaving tor Millerton he decided to notify the police there of his purchase. On his going to register. the police took action, and prose- ! cutioii followed, with lines 0) 10s and . costs 7s right tilling the line of sellers and ptuelmsers. 'l'd open the dour in answer to a knock and to find standing, with a smile ; on his face, a brother whom lie thutupo buried in Franco, was the other day. tiie pleasant- experience of a. Dunedin resident prominent in the prohibitin' movement. The brother was one of the “younger sons”, and like many ot his kind, be had lc!t the heart of his home to seek his fin tunes at an early age, gradually drifting out of the habit- of corresponding with hi.s family. When the war came he lost no time in ‘‘joining up.” His relative* learned that he was away, and, hv a series ol mil ■ understandings, the impression grew that he had been shot in 191 1. So ho was. although not fatally, and lie siiJ'. suffers from the effects of his wounds However, tin's disability lias not prevented him from Uniting, since his return, the fortune that formerly pn veil elusive, and the joy of his brother at the unexpected meeting was intensified if that we 10 possible ! —by the di** t-overy that ike other had pros|('ied - > eeedingly during the time his kith am ki'> thought him (lead.

Select Christmas gifts now. Avoid the rush later on and seem*- presents worth giving. Our assortment. is larger, our prices lower. Novelties in beaded and leather hags, needle and manicure cases, fancy boxed handkerchiefs. fancy collars, dainty silk underwear and hosiery, toy and picture hooks, dolls and novelty toys for the kiddies. Pay a visit. early. McGruor’s. Hokitika and Groymouth.— Advt.

Our read-to-wea 1 Sac Suits arc great for lit, finish and style. 62s till, 7os, 80s (id, 96s to 117 s 6d, at ]lallciistein's, llevell Street,—Advt,

To secure a made, to order costume it will he well in place your order at once with Schroder and ( 0., before it gets 100 late.—Advt.

Summer is here and it is naturally the best time of the year to he out in tlu> open. You need plenty of light, cool easy-fitting clot lies for these days. Wo have largo stocks of everything suita-ldc for .summer wear. Call and see our large range of fancy checked zephyr frocKs at Ills 6(1 and 12s 6(1 each. MeMruer's, Spot Cash Department Stores, Oreyinmiih and Hokitika. —Ad vi.

Happy children keep free from worms with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful worm wor'icrs.

An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. Delicious fried, hoik'd or poached eggs—most, wholesome and nourishing food. Preserve a supply while cheap with SIiAR LAND’S “MOA” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE. No unpleasant smell or flavour.