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Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1924, Page 2

The Mayor has proclaimed a public holiday from II a.m. on Wednesday next- (Peoples’ Day at Show).

The Town Clerk notifies that Cooper’s bridge on the South Hokitika-Ar-thurstown Road is unsafe for vehicular tiaffic.

Messrs T, Moynihan and C. Pfahlert notify that all bread coupons must he paid for cash on delivery.

Notice of the dog registration fee for the year 1921 in the Borough of Hokitika, appears in this Issue.

In another column Mrs ,1. ftloyil announces sweeping reductions in fashion lines and the thrifty housewife buying now can save pounds.

On Saturday afternoon the howling green was found to lie fast and keen, a result of special attention given by the Vice-President. Afternoon tea was kindly provided by Mesdames Sherman and Stevenson.

The Greymouth Schools excursion arrived in Hokitika this morning at 10.30 a large numlior coming down, and including a gmxl many adults. Cass Souare and the Exhibition were tho most favored localities. The day was firm and verv hot.

The Greymouth Wa torsi dors’ picnic on Saturday was favored with a line day and proved very successful. It was notable that heavy rain fell at Greymouth as the train was leaving in the morning ami continued steadily until Kurnaru was passed, but there was no rain in Hokitika for the day, except an extremely light drizzle for a moment or two about lour o'clock. Cass Square proved a very popular rendezvous, and the large crowd appeared to have an enjoyable time. The excursion train left Hokitika about 7 o’clock, there being a delay of half an hour owing to ibe inward express from Christchurch running half an hour late.

Keep on using SHARLAND’S \ INhGAIL Brewed from pure cane sugar. First for flavour, strength and purity. In bulk and bottle.

A fine assortment of ladies’ new frocks, millinery, jumpers and underclothing just received. Also a fine lot of men’s really good raincoats at very reasonable prices. Call and see them. W. McKay and Son,'Hokitika. —Advt.

Miss D. Lcarmont will resume all cl Ms os ort February 4th.—Advt.

A car will leav'e Wild and Bassett’s Garage, for the Wntaroa Races at 7 o’clock on Thursday morning, returning same night after races.—Victor .Joliniisen.—Advt.

Newmans’ Motors’ cars will leave for Wataroa Races on Thursday next at six o'clock, not 7 o’clock as previously announced.

I’amment and Bergamini notify that their cars will leave the Garage on Thursday next for Wataroa races and Mi Saturday next for ilari Hari races. Scats may he hooked at the Garage.

A meeting of the Excelsior Football Club will be held in Keller’s Sample Rooms this (Monday) evening at 6.-15 o’clock sharp. All members must attend as business is most important.— Advt.

The programme of the Westland Racing Club for its autumn meeting to be held on Faster Wednesday, has been submitted to the racing and trotting authorities for approval, and will ho published in due course. Mr Bitehener M.P.. accompanied by Mrs - Bitchenur arrived on Saturday night on his first, visit to this part of the Coast. Mr and Mrs Bitehener were, interested visitors to the Exhibition. to-day.

Now arriving, large consignments of apricots peaches, plums, tomatoes etc. ()Ui instructions are to sell at lowest market price.—l’atersnn, Michel and Co.. Ltd. Plume Xo 2.—Advt.

The Westland A. and P. Association’s Show takes place on the Hokitika racecourse to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, and will lie continued on Wednesday, which will he People’s Day. and for which the Mayor has proclaimed a public holiday. A young lady visitor, Miss 1). Giles, of Dunedin, whfle bathing at Lake Kanicri yesterday afternoon stood on a sharp article in the Lake and cut her I. ft foot under the in.stop, very severely Medical aid was given by Dr. Buchanan and the young lady wr,s brought into town for further attention. The wound hied severely, hut it is hoped no serious result will follow.

An impudent theft was committed at the Auckland Post Office on Saturday afternoon. While writing a telegram, a man put a. parcel containing a wicker bafket at his feet. As soon as he had handed in the message ho looked for hls» parcel, hut it had disappeared. The parcel was later discovered at the left luggage department of the Devonport Furry Company. The police were informed, with the result that, when another man claimed the parcel shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday, he was arrested on a charge of theft.

[n connection, with the auction sale of pedigree stock to take place at the Hokitika racecourse on 'Wednesday morning (second day ol the Show), Mr T. li. Overton of Lakeside, Canterbury, is offering a choice line ol Ki heifers, cows .and hulls. 'Those comprise a line line of purebred Fi Asians fi om his noted herd. Ihe younger stock to bo offered is all from Long Bench, Motherland Champion King, whilst two nearest dams have a record average of IS.Slßlhs of milk and 70S lbs of butter fat for a season. Some of the mature cows for offer were served l>v Mutual Mercedes Pietertje, whose dam gave 25.<3t91bs of milk and 9031bs of ImUer-lal. The opportunity will therefore he available to settlers desirous of improving their herds to obtain a high-class line. Mr Overton is prepared to give intending purchasers every information, on application at the Show Grounds, at any time previous to the sale. Mirror-like polish quickly and easily achieved with liquid "t A N 01.. ’ fine for floors, furniture and leather goods. Also in paste form.

] t '; ro ; Woe betide you ii' you’re nut protected. Guard against outbreak with “Underwriter's” Fire Extinguish• or. Only Co os. Quickly suppresses most dangerous outbreak. Alwavs ready for action. 11. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, ( liristoliuiv'i. —Advt.

Just landed, at a heavy discount at Schroder's. bathing suits and bathing dresses. Now is your time to secure one this hot weather.. —Advt.

SU Alt CANO'S VINEGAR for tastiest salads and pickles. No trace of mineral acids. Rrewed from pure cane sugar.