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Hokitika Guardian, 19 March 1924, Page 2

This is the last week of Paterson and Lloyd’s sale. Do not forget to call and inspect.—Advt.

A ear will leave Newman’s garage for the AVataroa sale to-morrow if a sufficient number of passengers oiler.

Alails which left Auckland per R.AI.S. Alakura on the 12th. February via A’nueouver arrived in London on the 15th. .March.

A sitting of the Assessment Court will he held on AVednesday, 2nd. April at 10.30 a.m., to hear objections 'to the mining property valuations of AA'eslland County.

The annual .meeting of the Kiwi Football Club will be held in Alclntosh’s Club Rooms to-morrow (Thursday) evening at which all members and intending members are requested to be present at 7.30 o’clock sharp.

The usual sittings of the Alagistrate’s and AA’arden’s Courts takes place to-morrow morning. It is understood that the business includes the bearing of the charge of alleged theft against Richard Nash.

The new designs we offer in bedroom and dining room furniture .should prove interesting to those in search of quality furniture ait- reasonable prices. Harley and Co., House Furnishers. Greymouth.

Messrs Af. Houston and Co., notify particulars of their auction sale on AA’ednesday, March 20th. at 2.30 p.m. of the whole of / tho furniture and effects of Airs H. Lynch. The sale takes place on the premises, Hamilton Street.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Druid’s Lodge, Westland No. 89, win. be held in the Lodge Room. Town Hall, Hokitika, to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. A’isiting brethren cordially invited.—Advt.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canteibury and West Coast Health District tor tlie week ended noon on Alonday totalled 25 as follows:—Westland: Diphtheria, 4. Inangahua: Pneumonia, 1 Grey: Diphtheria. 2. North Canterbury: Scarlet lever. 7; diphtheria, 1; tuberevulosis 3; pneumonia, 2; pneumonic iiiflueuaa, 1; erysipelas, 3; ophthulnia ueomintorum, I.

The Central Dairy Factory-at Hokitika will" be running all the year round. The supply of cream continues to lie well maintained, which is evidence of the ample pasture all through the district. Suppliers are sending cream to the factory now from all quarters. For the northern mu to the Teremakau district, the Factory has

its own motor truck running and collecting cream. The completion ol the office section of {ho building is now well forward, also the extension of the cool storage for which space is in demand. The quality of : lie ho l ter manufactured eoiiiinues excellent.

Dance! Dance!! Soldiers’ Hall, Thursday, 20th .March. Good music and admission Is. The proceeds are to be devoted to tlie augmenting of the Basket Ball Club’s funds.—Advt.

The Reefton “Times” states:— Through the collapse of the cupboard containing the drugs, etc., used at the District High School on Alonday, a receptacle containing phosphorus exploded and burst into flames. An alarm was quickly given, but- the services of the Fire Brigade—who were quickly on the scene —wen - fortunately, not required. The accident destroyed a new pair of scales recently purchased, and the whole o! the drugs etc., in the cupboard. Ihe room did not take lire, hut the phosphorus went into the ground below the flooring, and portion of the latter had to ho removed to enable the chemical to he got at. A squad of hoys were told off to look after this. In addition to the destruction of drugs and scales, valued at about £l2, some of the hoys had their clothes destroyed through the acids spilling upon them.

The adjourned general meeting o tlie Hokitika Branch of the Returnoi Soldiers’ Association will ho hold a the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock ot Wednesday evening to elect officer and committee, and transact a quail titv of general business. A full at tendance of all returned men is in vited.—Advt.

A general meeting of the R.S.A. Minstrels was held in the R.S.A. Hall on Alonday evening. There was a good attendance of members and Air L. Aldridge occupied the chair. The Secretary read the statement of accounts which showed a credit balance of £6 9s 9d. This was adopted. The matter of holding entertainments in aid of thp R.S.A. Building Fund was considered. A’arious suggestions were made including the holding of dramatic, revue and other musical outers tainments. It was decided to hold a general meeting of all ladies and gentlemen who have the interest of the R.S.A. at heart, next Tuesday evening in tlio R.S.A. Hall at 8 o’clock to further consider the matter of entertainments. It is to be hoped that there will he a good attendance next Tuesday and that a strong body will lie formed to help this worthy object. 20 only Ladies woollen knitted frocks mole fawn, blue, grey, white, putty ate., shades. Special bargain price for one week 29s lid at McKay’s, Dio Lending Drapers.—Advt. Just arrived Large consignment of choice dessert and cooking apples, Cox’s Orange, Jonathans, Afunro’s etc. Lowest prices. AT. Houston and Co.-—Advt. Pure cane sugar produces finest table A’inegar. Try SHARLAND’S VINEGAR and prove it. Alost economical to buy and use.

Notice of a lost cheque appears in this issue.

Tlie entry of AKssrs W. Jeffries and Co. for the Wataroa stock sale to-mor-row will include 90 fat wethers for Alessrs Gibb Bros.

Ladies new winter coats with fur collars, astrachan collars and braided, 25 only in nigger, mole, fawn, electric and navy. Special bargain price 69s 6d at McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt.