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Hokitika Guardian, 11 March 1924, Page 4

ri> s*. . y/Al E as ' PA49 A GOOD WAY to KEEP DOWN BOOT BILLS— Is not to buy LOW PRICES—but to buy Foot-WEAR. It is a real Economy to purchase here because our Boots and Shoes are selected {or their Fit, Style and Quality—not {or their Cheapness —though our prices suit the moderate 03 well as liberal spenders. A glimpse at our stocks will prove this true. ARCH LITTLE BOOV and Shoe Importer REVELL ST., HOKITIKA PRODUCERS! PRODUCERS! YOU WILL HAVE FOR SALE:— WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, PAT SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES. There is no better market than the METROPOLITAN MARKET, at ADDINGTON, consequently you will probably bo sending down your consignments for realisation to Canterbu y. Such being the case, WE OFTEN YOU OUR SERVICES. Wo are A PRIVATE FIRM and we are the OLDEST HOUSE in the STOCK and STATION lino in this Island, and have been largely responsible for the present satisfactory basis upon which tho stock business is conducted. Our business was established ;n 1864 and has been banded down from father to son, and the Principals of the business together with theii sens, now comprise. MESSRS LEICESTER MATSON, DAVID MATSON, JACK MATSON, AND ALLAN MATSON. ably assisted by experienced officers, and all consignments entrusted to our care are PERSONALLY LOOKED AFTER.

Wo pay promptly cash payment for Account Salce. Our basis of soiling is: LIVE STOCK n% i WOOL 2% SHEEP SKINS 5%; HIDES 6%

\Y'g are Fanners Commission Salesmen and have a Clientele comprising manv of the foremost and most experienced Wool Kings, Farmers and l<attcncrs in Canterbury. Being a private FIRM we can devote to our business that personal enthusiasm und personal attention that only experienced men who have served their time can do. Our abilities as Salesmen have stood the test from Auckland to the Blurt over a period of many years and our Firm is generally regarded by other business contreres as being in the foremost ranks. Mo Client’s business is to small for us ro handle. Should you require to buy HORSES, C VTXLE, STORE SHEEP, GRASS SEEDS, MANURE or MERCHANDISE, we shall be glad to quote and Uo glad to sell to you on the usual terms that are prevalent in this City. We are carrying full stocks of WOOL PACKS and COHN SACKS which we can quote at lowest current rates. We invito correspondence or a personal interview and we can assure you wj will leave no stone unturned to faithfully execute any business which you may place in our hands. We have no desire to act counter to tlio various business houses transacting business on the Coast, and will be pleased to receive consignments or business through them, or direct, as you may desire. Oi _• Address either by Letter or Telegram: WATSONS, Christchurch.

H. MATSON AND CO. WESTLAND ]?ACINC pLUB HOKITIKA. AUTUMN MEETING. 1921—EASTER WEEK—I 924. £750 JN ™ ES - £750 WEDNESDAY, APHID 23kd, 1924. f 1 —TP lAD HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., second liorso to receive 14 sows, and iliird horse 7 sovs. out of stakes. Minimum weight, 7 stone. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. Six furlongs. 2. EASTER HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 sovs.. second horse to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. out of stakes. Over six flights of hurdles, about Oft. (Jins. high. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. About one and a half miles. 3. EXPRESS HANDICAP TROT, (Saddle), of SO sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse S sovs. out of stakes. Horses in this event will ho handicapped to do 2.35 oor better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. One mile. D—AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs., and third horse 15 sovs out of stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance. 40s. One and a quarter miles. S.—PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 80 sovs.. second horse to receive 1G sovs, and third horse 8 sovs out of stakes. Minimum weight, 7 stone. Nomination, 20 s; acceptance, 20s. Five and a half furlongs. G.—DOMINION HANDICAP TROT, (Harness), of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs., and third horsej 10 sovs out of stakes. Horses ini tins event will be handicapped to do I 3.53 or better. Nomination, 20s; ac-j coptanco. 30s. One and half miles. 7. HTOTT WEIGHT HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs. out of stakes. Minimum weight 8 stone. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. Seven furlongg. 8. —RATDWAY HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., second horse to receive 14 sovs., and third horse 7 sovs out of stakes. Minimum, weight 7 stone. Nomination. 20s; acceptance 20«. ] Six and a- half furlongs. NOMINATIONS FOR ADD EVENTS must be in 9m hands of the Secretary Gvith entrance money, name, description, age and pedigree of horse, name! of trainer, owner and colours) by 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY. APR.fD 9th. 192 D HANDICAPS FOR ADD EVENTS declared on EASTER .MONDAY, APRIL 21st. 1924. ACCEPTANCES FOR ALL EVENTS ? close at the Club Rooms, Hamilton 1 street, Hokitika, at 9 p.m on EASTER TUESDAY, APRTL 22nd, 1924. D. J. EVANS, Secretary. P.O. Bos, No. 64j Hokitika,