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Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1924, Page 4

A GOOD WAY to KEEP DOWN BOOT BILLSIs not to buy LOW PRiCnS—but to buy Foot-WERR. It is a rest Economy to purchase bere because our Boots and Si-.ocs are selected ser their Fit, Style and Quality—not fcr tbeir Cheapness —though our prices suit tbe moderate as well as liberal spenders. A glimpse at our stocks will prove this true. ARCH LITTLE Boot and Shea Importer REVELL ST., HOKITIKA PRODUCERS! PRODUCERS! YOU WILL HAVE FOR SALE:— tVOOI., 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 Cantorbu ’y. Such being the case.

WE OFFEH YOU OUR SERVICES. We are A PRIVATE FIRM and wo are the OLDEST HOUSE in the STOCK and STATION Tine in this Island, and have been largely responsible for the present satisfactory basis upon which tlio stock business is conducted. Our businoss was established ui IBC4 and has l>oen handed down from father to son, and the Principals of the busi ness together with then 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. We pay promptly cash payment for Account Sales. Our basis of selling is: LIVESTOCK 2J%; WOOL 2% SHEEP SKINS 5% j HIDES 6% Wo are Farmers Commission Salesmen and have a Clientele comprising tnanv of the foremost and most experienced Wool Kings, Farmers and Fatteners in Canterbury. Being a private FIRM we can devote to our business that personal enthusiasm and personal attention that only experienced men who have served their time can do. Our abilities as Salesmen bave stood the test from Auckland to the Bluff over a period of many years and. our Finn is generally regarded by other business confreres as being in the foremost ranss. No Client’s business is to small for us to handle. Should you require to buy HORSES, CUTTLE, STORE SHEEP, GRASS SEEDS, MANURE or MERCHANDISE, we shall be glad to quote and be glad to sell to you on the usual terms that are prevalent in this City. We are carrying full stocks of WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS which we can quote at lowest current rates. We invite correspondence or a personal interview and we can assure you wo will leave nc stone unturned to

faithfully execute any business which you may place in our hands. Wo have no desire to act counter to tli© various business houses transacting business on the Coast, and will oe pleased to receive consignments or Lusiness through them, or direct, as you may desire. Oi • Address either by Letter or Tele ora m : PATSONS, Christchuroh. H. MATSON AND CO. RACING QLUB HOKITIKA. AUTUMN MEETING. 192-I—EASTER WEEK.—I92I. £750 1N & ™ s - £750 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd, 1921.

1. —TRIAL HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., second horse to receive 11 sows, and third 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 hurdles, about 3ft. Gins. high. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 30s About one and a half miles. 3. EXPRESS HANDICAP TROT, (Saddle), of SO sovs., second horse to receive 16 sovs., and third horse S sovs. out of stakes. Horses in this event will be handicapped to do 2.35 oor bettor. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. One mile. 4. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1.30 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 he handicapped to do 3.53 or better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. One and half miles. 7. —TTTGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third hers© 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 be in the hands of the Secretary (with entrance money, name, desciiption, 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 street, Hokitika, at 9 p.m. on EASTER TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1924. D. J. EVANS, Secretary. F.O, Box, No. 84, Hokitika.