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Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1924, Page 2

' The Greymouth and Hokitika Bowling Clubs meet on the local green in a game for the Reynolds Badges to-mor-row afternoon ; play commencing on the arrival of the team who travel by motor bus, leaving Grey at 1 p.m. Members are reminded that the afternoon will be a general tea day. Attractive well built furniture for the dining room, furniture that is fundamentally designed for permanent service, yet made with those essential qualities of attractiveness and charm is to he found at Harley’s House Furnishing Emporium, Greymouth. Wo pack and pay freight to your nearest railway station. Harley and Co. Ltd., House Furnishers, Greymouth. It is understood that ns a result of the petition promoted by the Westland Chamber of Commerce, the telephone Exchange at Hokitika will shortly open at 7 a.m. daily, instead of 8 a.m., thus adding an extra hour to the day’s service. The early hour will lie a great convenience lor travellers and others requiring taxis etc. Work about the railway yard is practically completed to-day, and the hai last train will finish up this afternoon. The ballast gang is being paid off today, hut some of the men will be moved north. The yards etc., are now in a very shapely state. The foreman, Air McCann was the recipient of a gold watch from his fellow workmen on the completion of the work.

Sale of Aren’s Shirts!—Not an accumulation of old stock, hut a genuine sale of the very latest and best shirts or the market. Inspection invited. W. H. Stopforth, Revel) Street.—Advt. Engineers don’t damn that joint; dam it with “Hewson’s” Invincible Jointing Cement. Permanently and satisfactorily repairs all leaky joints and successfully resists steam, hot water, ammonia, acid, petrol, chemicals etc. R. P. AI. Alanning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

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

Just landed'a. fine consignment of tomatoes Os 6d, in good order—this Is about the last cheap shipment of Nelson tomatoes, so order early to avoid disappointment. Choice grapes 2s per lh Turner’s Station Market. Phone 156.

The President of the Beautifying Society acknowledges with thanks the following donations: —Carry-011 £1 Is, Dr Teichelmann £1 Is. Further sums will be thankfully received and duly acknowledged.

New Zealand will have bank holidays on April 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 25th this year. From Good Friday the banks will be closed for six days, the Wednesday of which will be St. George’s Day. Then they will open on the Thursday, and close again on the Friday for Anzac Day.

Mr J. ],. Turner left by 'Wednesday’s train for Ngahero where he is engaged to break in a gang of men for the New Forest Mill which is just about completed. They anticipate cutting on Monday. Wo learn that Mr Turner will he awa v for a few weeks.

To-morrow Night! Soldiers’ Halil Don’t forget the Kiwi Football Club’s usual Saturday night dance. Everybody assured of a good time. Dancing at 9 o’clock sharp. Good floor. Music by Bunetti’s Jazz Band will be all that could be desired, Air Bonetti having procured a. lot of new music which lie will introduce. Admission 3s.—Advt.

Wj» draw tho attention of Dairy Farmers to Dalgety and Co., Ltd’s advertisement in this issue in regard to Dairy Cattle to be sold at auction at Kokatahi Saleyards on Thursday the 27th. Alarch, 192-1. Tho stock are being offered on account of Air John Deans, a well-known Canterbury breeder. These cattle can lie confidently recommended to likely buyers, and anyanyone desiring to raise the grade of the herd will do well to attend the sale.

The result of the competition inaugurated by the West Coast Agricultural Pastoral and Industrial Association, Greymouth, under the direction of the Canterbury Education Board for school garden plots for vegetables and flowers is as under:—Ngabcre 222 (possible 250), Boss 202, Greymouth 199, Cobden 195. A r»!unblo shield has been offered by Af-essrs Ashby Berg and Co.. Ltd., for competition in this section. The shield will be presented to the winning school by the Chairman of tho Education Board’s Agricultural Committee, or a member of the Board.

The Parnell Fire Brigade engine skidded into the Newmarket taxisi and, and badly damaged two motorcars about noon on Tuesday, 'flic accident occurred while the brigade was on its way to a call in Remucrn. When the engine bad almost reached the corner by Newmarket reserve, a- St. Relief’s Bay ’bus came round from Khyber’s Pass, circled the centre pole, where the taxis stand, and slowed down. The driver -of the fire engine was forced to put on bis brakes and turn outwards to avoid the ’lnis, and while doing so the engine skidded sideways, crashing into two taxis which were standing on the rank. Both vehicles were badly damaged, and the fire engine suffered slightly, but no firemen or people in tlio vicinity were injured.

Tho ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers ‘'strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Alibi Yellow Lab-! WhixUv. They know the go-ids. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth, sole distributors. —Advt.

You will never know how far a shilling can be stretched until you have visited AlcG'rucr’s famous one-price stunt Is sale Is. Tho riglm nelow all possible competition event which commences Friday, .March 21st, ami continues for three days only. The final clearance of summer goods at tho mad price of Is each. Buy much and save much, the, bargains are mighty and tnany. Doors open at 9.30. AlcGruor’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

20 on 1 v Ladies woollen knitted frocks mole, fawn, blue, grey, white, putty etc.," shades. Special bargain price for one week 29s lid at McKay’s. The Leading Drapers.—Advt.

Just arrived:—Large consignment of choice dessert and cooking apples, Cox’s Orange, Jonathans, Aluuros etc. Lowest prices. Af. Houston and Co.—Advt.