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Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1924, Page 4

. '"tip* S'® m mm PA49 A GOOD WAY Vo KEEP DOWN BOOT BILLS— Is not Vo buy LOW PRICES—but to buy Foot-WEHR. It is a rea\ Economy to purchase here because our Boots and Shoes are selected for their Fit, Style and Quality—not for their Cheapness—though our prices suit the moderate as well os liberal spenders. A glimpse at our stocks will prove this true. ARCH LITTLE Boo! and Shoe Importer REVELL ST., HOKITIKA

PRODUCERS! PRODUCERS! YOU WILL HAVE FOR SALE:— WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, FAT SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES. There is no better market than the METROPOLITAN MARKET, at ADDINGTON, consequently you will probably be sending down your consignments for realisation to Canterbu’y. Such being the case, WE OFFErI YOU OUR SFRVICES. We are A PRIVATE FIRM and v;e are the OLDEST HOUSE in the STOCK and STATION line in this Island, and have been largely responsible for the present satisfactory basis upon which the stock business is conducted. Our business was established in 1864 and has been handed down from father to son, and the Principals of the business together with their sens, now comprise. MESSRS LEICESTER MATSON, DAVID MATSON, JACK MATSON, AND ALLAN MATSON, ably assisted by experienced officers, and all consignments entrusted to our cara are PERSONALLY LOOKED AFTER. We pay promptly cash payment for Account Sales. Our basis of selling is: LIVE STOCK 21% 5 WOOL 2% SHEEP SKINS 6%; HIDES 5%

Wo are Farmers Commission Salesmen und have a Clientele comprising many of the foremost and most experienced Wool Kings, Farmers and l*attencrs in Canterbury. Being a private FIRM we can devote to our business that persona] enthusiasm and personal attention that only experienced men who have served their time can do. Our abilities ns Salesmen have stood the test from Auckland to the Bluff over a period of many years and our Firm is generally regarded by other business confreres as being in the foremost ranks. No Client’s business is to small for us to handle. Should you require to buy HORSES, CVTTLE, STORE SHEEP, GRASS SEEDS, MANURE or MERCHANDISE, we shall be gl»d to quote and ho glad to sell to you on the usual terms that are prevalent in this City. We are carrying full stocks of WOOL PACKS md CORN SACKS which ffb can quoce at lowest current rates. We invite correspondence or a personal interview and we can assure you we will leave nc stone unturned to faithfully execute any business which you may place in our hands. We hftvo no desire to act counter to the various business houseß 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. AC INC QLUB I-lOKITIKA. AUTUMN MEETING. 1924—EASTEll WEEK.—I 924. £750 1N fe ™ s - £750 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23itn, 1924.

1. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., second liorso to receive 14 sows, and third torso 7 sovs. out of stakes. Minimum weight, 7 stone. Nomina- \ tion, 20s; acceptance, 20s. Six furlongs. 2. EASTER HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 sovs., second torse to receive 20 sovs., and third torse 10 sovs. out 8 of stakes. Over six flights il hurdles, about 3ft. Gins. high. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 30s About one and a half miles. 3. EXPRESS HANDICAP TROT, (Saddle), of 80 sovs., second horse to receive 16 sovs., and third horse ii 8 sovs. out of stakes. Horses in this event will be handicapped to do 2.35 5 oor bettor. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. One mile. 4. —-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. 5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 80 sovs., second horse to receive 16 sovs, and third horse 8 sovs out of stakes. Minimum weight. 7 stone. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. Five and a half furlongs. 6. DOMINION HANDICAP TROT, (Harness), of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs out of stakes. Horses in this event will be handicapped to do 3.53 or better. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 30s. One and half miles. 7. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third terse 10 sovs. out of stakes. Minimum weight 8 stone. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. Seven furlongs. 8. —RAILWAY 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 20s. ; Six and a half furlongs. NOMINATIONS FOR ALL EVENTS must he in the hands of the SeMlgprry (with entrance money, name, description, age and pedigree of horse, name of trainer, owner and colours) by 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th, 1924. HANDICAPS FOR ALL 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. bn EASTER TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1924. D. J. EVANS, Secrotarv P.O. Box, No, 64, Hokitika,