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Hokitika Guardian, 3 April 1924, Page 2

In another column an advertiser offers to persons interested a high class quick selling proposition. 150 pair hoys’ tweed knickers to clear at 6s 6d a pair at Hallenstein’s Iteveli St.—Advt. The opening football mutch of the season will take place on Cass Square on Saturday afternoon between the -Marist (Grey) and Kiwi senior teams. The usual collection will be taken up at the gates and the proceeds will he devoted to the funds of the Beautify- j ing Association. Messrs Oliver and Duff distribute with this issue an inset setting forth particulars of their cash clearing sale which commences to-morrow morning and lasts for ten days only. A great opportunity is given heads of families to secure eheap footwear for the coming winter season. 100 pairs lovely striped pyjamas. Os 6d to 21s at Hallenstein’s Revell St. —Advt. / A clearing sale of the whole stock of 6000 pairs of boots and shoes w-ill com- j mence at Oliver and Duff’s warehouse on Friday morning next. Great reductions to make a tepid clearance. Don’t! miss it.—Advt. I

Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected ■with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

43 boys’ all-wool Colonial sports suits, sizes 3 to 12 to clear at 21s 6d at Hallenstein’s Rcvell St.—Advt.

Particulars of a ladies’ hand-writing competition for substantial prizes totalling £155 in all appear in another column. The competition is one that should appeal to many of our readers, as the conditions are of a simple nature.

.Messrs Harley and Co., Greymouth, would draw your attention to their very fine selections of Peed Loom Furniture. These attractive pieces that are showing must win your unstinted admiration. Call in when you’re passing and see for vourself.

Bargains in boots and shoes at Oliver'and Duff’s monster clearing sale commencing on Friday morning at nine Wonderful values. Prices down with a crash. Shop early and secure some of the bargains.—Advt.

On Monday afternoon, while Mr Koy Bailey’s chafl'cutter was at work on Mr W. Stringer’s farm at Ashley, Canterbury, a mild sensation was caused by the disappearance of -tile horse drawn water-tank into a creek nearby. It appears that the tank, of 100 gallons capacity, was being hacked to the crock to he filled, when the horse lost its footing and was dragged hy the weight into deep water and drowned, both tank and horse being completely submerged. The engine had to bo requisitioned for recovering the tank and the body of the horse.

A misunderstanding in keeping w’th yesterday’s elate—April 1st —happened in one of the city banks on 'Tuesday, says the “Press.” Two clients presented cheques to the ledgers to be marked, and the first man receiving what lie thought to he his own cheque, crossed to the paying teller. On receiving five .single notes, ho asked for the remainder—some £Bo—in £5 Holes. The teller said there was no more to come, and showed the cheque, which was for £5 only. Meantime the second man had come over from the ledger department, and oil examination it was found that he had the cheque for the larger amount instead of for only £5. All’s well that ends well, and a rather relieved ledger clerk, who had unwittingly rung the changes, saw the equivalent for the two cheques paid to their rightful owners.

A conference summoned at. the instance of file University of New Zealand will be held shortly to discuss the accrediting system ns a subrluv.lc wholly or in part for the matin illation examination. The University will lie represented hy members of the Ben ate, the Department of Education by tile Minister (Hon C. .). Parr! ami the Assistant-Director of Eduction tDr Mursden), and Secondary Schools by Mr \Y. T. Creswell (Brim ipai of Wellington College), Mr Marini Kenner (Secretary of the Seeondaiy Schools’ Association) and .Mr Strachan (a secondary headmaster). The Education Department has already had the accrediting system in force in its examinations for the proficiency certificates.' There is accrediting from the primary school work lor the senior free place. Accrediting is allowed on ti.e certificates of headmasters and inspectors.

The Hon. J. A. Thomson, ex-M.L.C. of estern Australia, who lias been on tour in New Zealand for the last week or two, and who has now left New Zealand for home, had an interesting military career before becoming a colonist. Dir Thomson was with Lord Roberts's column as a battery sergeantmajor of the Royal Horse Artillery, in the famous march from Kabul to Kliandnliar in 1879. On of his messmates in the march, of equal rank with himself, was the late General Sir Hector Macdonald, of later fame in the Soudan; Not long after his campaigning in Afghanistan, Mr Thomson was invalided to Australia, where lie entered into business and afterwards held for eight years a seat in the Legislative Council of Jus State, which is an elective body.

The marriage of Yli.ss L. Fowler, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. L. Fowler of file Commercial Hotel, to Mr L. Barlow, of Greymouth, was solemnised at All Saints Church yesterday afternoon by the Rev A. G. Purchas, vicar. A number of relatives wore present by invitation, and in addition a large congregation of the girl friends of the bride who is particularly popular with all who know her. After the service the bridal party was entertained by the parents of tlie bride at the Commercial Hotel. For the service Miss E. Fowler, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and -Mr R. Hadfield of Ross, was best man. The bridal party made a very pretty group. Tlie newly wedded couple lelt for Greymouth hy the afternoon train, eu route for Nelson where the honeymoon will he spent. Last night at the Soldiers’ Hall ill- anil -Mrs Fowler entertained a very large gathering of friends at a social and dance. The bride received numerous presents, and was the recipient of many congratulatory telegrams.

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

20 only 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. For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.