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Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1924, Page 2

Entries for the Greymouth A. hml R. Show will be accepted up till to-morrow night.

A meeting of the Executive of the Exhibition Council will bo held oil Tuesday evening next at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. advertise that they arc holding a stock sale at the Kokalahi sale yards on Wodnesdayy Feb. 13th, at noon. A list of entrioa is given in another column and further entries are solicited.

Miss Lily, organised of the Zenana Bible and Medical Afission, will give a lecture in the All Saints’ School Room on Wednesday, Feb. 13tli, at 8 p.m. Samples of Indian brass ware will be for exhibition and sale also at 7 p.m. All ;e invited.—Advt.

Mr F. .T. Board, who, since his retirement from the position of printer of “The .Press,” has been visiting various parts of the Dominion, has decided to settle in the North Island. He has forwarded his resignation to the executive of the Canterbury Progress League as the Westland delegate. His resignation was received, and it w.ts decided to convey to Mr Board tho executive’s appreciation of bis services to Hie League, particularly in connexion with We?t Coast railway matteis.

A golden wedding was celebrated yesterday at Greymouth, when Mr and Mrs S. Cook, of Thompson Street, received many congratulations upon completing f.O years of married life. They were married at St. Mary’s Church, Hammersmith Road. London, on February 7, 187-1, and came to New Zealand about 40 years ago. They resided on the Coast for 30 years. Mr Cook was one of the staff brought to Now Zealand bv the Midland Railway Company. Later lit was a surfaceman and ganger on the line between Brunner and Stillwater for many years and then settled at Greymouth.

Powerful, penetrating and soothing, “NAZOL” means quick relief from colds. Acts like a charm. Is fid for fill doses.

30 (joys’ all wool colonial sports’ suits, sizes 6 to lfi, usually 30s fid each. Sale price 29s fid at N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. A sniff in time saves nine. Inhale “NAZOL” or take it on sugar. No cold is Nazol-proof. Is fid. The pungent refreshing aroma arising from “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help suds only further confirms its great scientific sanitary value.—Advt. Motorists : Easier starting, smoother running and increased power for you if you use “Oil-Dag.” Wear reduced, oil saved, friction and carbonising reduced. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Look out for Schroder’s sale starting Monday.—Advt.

The Trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Monday next rvt 2.30 p.m.

Services for St, Abuy's parish for Sunday next are:—Hokitika 8 a.in., 7 ]> in.; Kokutahi 10 a.in.

To-morrow Ix'igtit! Soldiers’ Hall 1 Kiwi Football Club’s usual dance. Latest music by Bonetti’s Jazz Band. Dancing at 9 o'clock sharp. Admission Is.—Advt.

Messrs Newman Motors notify they will run car* to Grey mouth on Sunday Feb. 17th, for the opening of the Dean C’nrew Memorial boys’ school by bTS Grace the Mjost Rev Dr Mannix, S.D.. Archbishop of Melbourne. Just landed consignment of 200 bait eases of tomatoes. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd.—Advt.

The Swimming Bath is being emptied tl is afternoon, and will be filled tomorrow to allow the water to be in, good order for Ilk, Swimming Carnival tj be held on Monday night. Over 20 competitors are coming from Greymouth. A dance will be held in the RS.A. Hall at the conclusion of the Carnival. Admission Is. After ail abseiree of about 31 years the Lynch Family of Bellringers made a welcome appearance lust night at the l'rinccss Theatre before a large audiercc who extended a warm welcome. Of the original members, two still continue with tho combination. The programme submitted was a very attractive one, Tho instrumental numbers, included the bells, glassophone and otlters, each of n specially attractive nature. Mdllc. le Manhunt in her sciigs fairly captivated the audience. Of splendid tone and range, her several numbers were gems of a very high class and were thoroughly appreciated on every appearance. MAs A. Reynold r in her monologues was also successful, while Mr Harry Baxter) an old favorite, fairly brought down the house on every appearance, his patter being ) articiilarly bright, clever and amusing. ’I ho Lynch Family in their musical numbers won hearty applause, a beautiful tone being obtained and tlieii performance was very finished. Altogether the Company gave a venal tractive programme and they leave the most favorable impressions behind them again, as of yore.

Further price cuts at McGrucr s great- clearing sale of summer stocks. Ladies’ white cotton vests, short sleeves and sleeveless, were 2s Cd, 3s fid, Is (id, now Is (id, Is lid and 2s fid. Ladies’ fancy striped and checked zephyrs, fancy voile, sponge cloth and foulard dresses, were Ills (id to 29s (id, now (is lid, 8s lid and 12s (id. Pay a visit early. Mediator’s the leading drapers, Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Adv t.

20 pairs all-wool colonial white blankets, don be lied size, usually 49k (id, sale price 37s (id a pair at 1 lallenstein Bros. Rovoll St.—Advt.

Special values in towels. Ten dozen assorted samples, slightly soiled. Special price for two pair or more, at. W. 11. Stopforth's. Novell Street. —Advt.

Special lines to-day, men’s shirts 8s (id, now 3s (id ; men’s working hats Ms (id for Is (id; boys’ Colonial sports suits, excellent quality, 47s (id, now 34s (id; boys’ shirts less than hall price 2s lid and 3s (id each at McKay s great disposal sale. Advt-.