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Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1924, Page 2

Newmans Motors will have cars leaving this (Wednesday) evening fur the Kokatahi ball.—Advt. Newmans Motors will run cars to the Aralmra Valley fancy dress ball this (Wednesday) evening, leaving the garage at 8.30 p.m.—Advt. The New Zealand Meat Producers Board has just received a cable from its representative in Melbourne, advising that tlie number of lambs exported from Australia during the fortnight, ended the 22nd. inst. was 14,39-1 carcases. Mr Leonard F. Peglor has been appointed headmaster of the Maimate District High School. For fourteen years Mr Pegler was headmaster of the Hastings District High School, but on its disestablishment be was appointed headmaster of the Hastings Central School.

At a special sale of stoclf held on Saturday at Wataroa by Palgotv and Co.. Ltd., the following prices were realised : —Eighteen springers, from £5 to £9 ss; 15 dairy heifers from £2 10s to £3 Pis Gd; 4G store cows and heifers, from £3 to £1 Is; 15 three-year-old st( ers, at £G ss, 10 at £5; 20 two-vear-chi steers at £3; 22 dairy heifers at £2 ll.s.

From our workshops to your homo is how you receive your furniture from Harleys—the People's Rouse Furnishers. You save the middleman’s profit which is money in your pocket, by dealing direct with the manufacturers. Note .our address; Harley and Co., Complete House Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt.

A painful accident last evening tiefell Mr I’. O’Neill, Greymouth Borough foreman. He struck his head against a piece of timber that protruded from an addition that is being made to his residence in Pukctahi street. The result was a scalp wound that necessitated four stitches being put in bv Dr McKay.

Tho Beautifying Society has nearly completed the tar-sealing of the western roadway oil Cass Square. When funds are available the work will bo continued. A meeting is to he held shortly of the members and others willing to assist in a movement to raise a substantial amount to enable the Society to carry on its activities. In view of the valuable work being done the citizens will, no doubt, readily respond to the appeal for further funds.

The swimming carnival at the Municipal Baths last night was held under very favourable weather conditions. As a consequence, the public rolled up in force, and enjoyed the frolics of the swimmers, as also the sport created in the various events. There was no doubt, the swimmers, young and old alike of both sees, also derived great pleasure. R was, altogether, a very pleasant, evening. The Municipal Band was present, and played at intervals. The sports were continued till after nine o’clock, and it was noticeable that the entertained public stayed on till the end of wliat was a very interesting programme.

A notable achievement, was recently made by Miss Terry, of Bikorman Station. Queensland, who is a motorist of considerable experience. A few weeks ago she set out from tier Queensland home, drivpng a 23-GO horse-power Vatixliall, and reached Sydney eight days later. The total distance covered was IGGO miles, so it will he seen that the excellent average of over 200 miles per day was accomplished. Miss Terrv drove throughout tin: entire trip and the ear carried six passengers. The route followed was via Longreach to Morven, thence to Mungindi. and on through Morco and Gunnednh to Sydney by way of the Blue Mountains. During the trip no mechanical trouble of any kind was experienced, and the party came through without a puncture. At tho .Magistrate’s Court Greymouth yesterday Pryee Hamer of Totara Flat farmer, claimed £75 from .]. D. Lynch and Sydney AVhinwray for GO sheep sold by Mark Sprot and Co., on behalf of plaintiff, in October, 1921 Tho evidence of J. Doonnelly, auctioneer of Westport-, and tonneilv of Mark Sprot and C'o., which was taken in Westport, was handed into Court. ,1. D. Lvneh confessed to the claim, but Whinwray disputed all liabiblity. After hearing tho evidence and legal argument, the Magistrate said the ease was a Hit involved, in that, at the time of the transaction, Lynch was in partneiship with Whinwray in the butchery business. When Whinwray had paid £IOO into Mark Sprot and C'o., he thought it included the cost of the sheep. Ho would enter judgment on confession against J. D. Lvneh, hut non-suited plaintiff on his claim against Whinwray. Costs of Donnelly’s evidence taken at Westport amounting to £34k (id mul costs amounting to £3 D"s would be allowed to Whinwray against Lvneh.

YV!ion tin* Minister of Railways recently iinnouneetl the reorganisation of tile Railway Department’s administration nothing was mentioned regarding tilling the vacancy due to the proinotio of Mr James Mason to the posit inn of first assistant general manager. Mi Mason was commercial agent for the North Island, in which capacity lie rendered valuable service in bringing railway users more closely in touch with the management. His former duties ure temporarily being undertaken in re.sf.ect to both islands by Mr Grant, commercial agent for the South Island, but this officer is due for retirement shortly. It is rumoured that the system of commercial agents will not bo dropped but is more likely to be considerably extended, enabling these offietrs to devote much of their time to directly inducing traffic on the railways and meeting road competition where it is most seriously felt.

Sale of Men’s Shirts!—Not an accumulation of old stock, lint a genuine sale of the very latest and best shirts or the market. Inspection invited. IV. H. Stopforth. Re veil Street.—Advt.

The tendency in the clothing and drapery trade, is for prices to be increasing, rather than to become easier. Yet Schroder and Co., are making drastic reduction in Men’s sox 2s 9d, reduced to 2s 3d, Is fid a pair to Is Od, 2s pair reduced to Is 9d. Men’s linen collars to 9d and Is each. Tweed trousers reduced from 19s G<l per pair to Ms fid; Box Suits, sirs; 6, reduced from £7 10s to £5 155., at Schroder’s big Sale.—Advt.

In bulk or bottle, SHARLAND S VINEGAR leads for strength, flavour and purity. Brewed from best cane sugar. Insist on SHARLAND’S

Spocial line, of Cheviot Sergos, 54 and 50 inches wide, to clear at 5s lid a yard. Ojio week only, at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.^—Advt. Tho management of the Central Factory insert nn advertisement in this issue, which is of groat interest to farmers. Just landed, a large consignment of pearniains and other varieties of choice apples.—Paterson, Michel *Sr Co., Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt. Great Half-Price Sale—Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Final days of McKay’s Great Summer Sale. Further big reductions in all Departments. Exceptional opportunity to buy economically at half and less than half-price. Sale ends on Saturday March Ist. W. MeKav and Son. the Leading Drapers. —Advt.

Hokitika ‘ports who were present at the Greymouth Jockey Clubs Xmas meeting will bo able to see themselves at the Pictures to-night at tho Princess Theatre, when an interesting film of the meeting will be screened. On Thursday evening, the Greymouth Trotting Club’s meeting will be screened, Quite a number of local sports will be easily noticeable in the films, which give good reproductions of the meeting.

In response to many requests being made, Glasson and Co. of Christchurch advise that their representative will be at Duncan’s Sample Booms, Hokitika limn February 28t!i.. to March Bth., with a wonderful range of W omen s Coats, Men’s and Boy’s wear. A woman’s coat can be bought for 27s Gd, with a tremendous range in velours at other prices up to 10 gns. You will never have another opportunity this season to select- from such a- range, or to buy so advantageously. 4ou save all n shop’s profit by buying direct, and get styles that have been made by (Hasson’s exclusively. Several hundred patterns of tweeds and worsteds are lie ing shown from which men may select. their new season’s suit at 67s Gd to £8 Bs. There is nothingTn the trade like the value. All-Wool ready-to-wear suits may be had at -19 s Gd. men’s sports suit: 12s Gd. hoys' suits, hoys’ overcoats

men’s overcoats at prices that mean pounds in pocket to all purchasers, February 28tli. to March Bth. at Duncan’s Sample Booms, at rear of Benton’s, opposite Public Library.—Advt

Stylish and effective new autumn millinery, now on view at Schroder’s at very reasonable prices. Inspection cordial!v invited.—Advt.

Newcomers! We welcome you most heartily to our beautiful country, and advise yon to take full advantage of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, the abolisher of washboard slavery. (Hokitika grocers).—-Advt.

Tho big event 4s lid sale commences Saturday next, Feb. 23rd, and continues for six days only. The great one price salo. Hundreds of articles worth from bs lid to 120 s, now all one juice 4s lid each. Look out for big price list. See our windows, drastic reductions every department. Doors open 9 a .in. McGrucr’s, Westland Ltd., Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Groymoutli.—Advt.

The freshest- Fluid Magnesia is SHAR LAND'S. Always pure, agreeable and full strength.