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Hokitika Guardian, 29 March 1924, Page 4

y * vA> (&" , vv' v ;;-’5 L j isy Ik PA 49 cry-. ■a ~<v, [ \ fe«aa (f s i A GOOD WRY to KEEP DOWN BOOT BILLS— Is not: to buy LOW PRiCES — but to buy Foot-WEAR. It is a real Economy to purchase bare because our Boots and Shoes are selected for their Fit, Style and Quality—not for their Cheapness —though our prices suit the moderate a 3 well as liberal spenders. R glimpse at our stochs will prove this true. ARCH LITTLE BooV and Shoe Importer REVELL ST., HOKITIKA PRODUCERS! PRODUCERS!

YOU Y<MLI. HAVE FOR SALE:— WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, FATSHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES. There is no better market than tLe METROPOLITAN MARKET, at ADDINGTON, consequently you will probably bo sending down your consignments for realisation to Canterbu 'y. Such being the case, WE OFFER YOU OUR SERVICES. We are A PRIVATE FIRM and we 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 tho stock business is conducted. Our business was established in 1804 and has been handed down from father to son, and tbo Principals of the bnsi ness 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. We pay promptly cash payment for Account Sales. Our basis of selling is: LIVE STOCK ; WOOL 2% SHEEP SKINS 5%; HIDES 6% We are Fanners Commission Salesmen and have a Clientele comprising many of the foremost and most experienced Wool Kings, Farmers and Fatteuers 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 have 6tood the test from Auckland to the Bluff over a period of many years and our Film 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, CATTLE, STORE SHEEP, GRASS SEEDS, MANURE or MERCHANDISE, we shall be glad 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 Ynd CORN SACKS which we can quote at lowest current rates.

Wo invito correspondence or a personal interview and we can assure you ivj w iH leave nc stone unturned to faithfully execute any business which you may place in our hands. Wo have no desire to act counter to the various business houses transacting business on the Coast, and will he pleased to receive consignments or business through them, or direct, as you may desire. * Oi _• Address either by Letter or Telcrram: WATSONS, Christchurch. H. MATSON AND CO. 'yyESTLAND RACING QLUB HOKITIKA. AUTUMN MEETING. 1924—EASTER WEEK —1924. £750 IN s ™ s - £750 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23« d, 1924. I. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., second horse to receive 14. 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 80 sovs., second horse to receive 16 sovs., and third horse 8 sovs. out of stakes. Horses in this event will he handicapped to do 2.33 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. S—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 hcvse 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, 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 street, Hokitika, at 9 p.m. on EASTER TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1924. D. J. EVANS, Secretary. No- 84 s Hokttikf,