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Hokitika Guardian, 7 April 1924, Page 2

The New Zealand Mont Producers Board advises that the following prices are being offered 3rd April:—Canterbury—Wethers 64/ under 6Jd, ewes 64/ under od, prime woolly lambs, 45 f under lOpl, 43/ over 9}d, second quality lambs 9}d. 43 boys’ all-wool Colonial sports suits, sizes 3 to 12 to clear at 21s 6d at Hallenstein’s lie veil St.—Advt. for Bronchial Coughs, take Woods' Greaf Peppermint Cure.

So as not to clash with the Cinderella dance to be held on Wednesday evening the Kokatahi Football .Club’s opening ball has been postponed from Wednesday until Monday next, April 14th.

Mr C. Pfalilert, baker and confectioner notifies that ho has taken over the business lately carried on by Messrs Laughton Bros., at the Clyde Bakery, Weld Street. The Kanien bakery is also being continued as usual. t

The death of Mr James Hughes, of Lower Broadway, Beefton, occurred oil Thursday evening after a short illness. The deceased, who was a native of the West Coast, and 51 years of age, had been in business with his brother, Mr Win Hughes, at both Blackball and Beefton, and was highly respeteed. He lea vos a brother and two sisters.

The latest donations to the funds of tile Beautifying Society are:—H. M. Coulson £1 Is, —F. Saxon ss, Harry Jones £1 Is, H. Thompson £1 Is. Further amounts will be thankfully received by tbe Hon Secretary, Mr J. Niven or the Hon H. L. Michel. The tar sealing of the western end of Cass Square cost about £BO and put the Society into debt.

The following Arahura Football Club players are requested to meet at Toker’s Hall, Arahura, at S p.m. on Tuesday April BthStaines, Tainui (4), Muir i.2), Mason, Smith, -Keegan (2), T. Bochford, J. Marshall, W. Harcourt, S. Wright, Dalglcish, J. Bochford, George Haste, Edwards, Dick, Smyth, G. Thomas, Houston (.2), Baigent.

150 pair Isiys’ tweed knickers to clear at Gs Gd a pair at Hallenstcin’s Bevel 1 St.—Advt.

The sale at Oliver and Duff’s, which opened on Friday last has been very largely attended. The customers have found that the prices are remarkably low with the result that there has been a regular rush for bargains. There are still plenty of bargains left and shoppers are advised to call early and secure some of the very special values offering.—Advt.

Regulations were issued in last week’s Gazette, with regard to the taking and sale of quinnat salmon. The close season is set. down for the period May 15th to September 30th. Anglers may dispose of salmon by sale from the present date until May loth. Duly licensed sea fishermen may fish tor and take salmon from the sea outside a radius of 500 yards from the mouth or entrance of any river and dispose of the same by sale, provided that the restriction as to radius shall not apply to tidal rivers or estuaries where netting is allowed for indigenous market iislies. Salmon anglers are requited to furnish a return of catches to the secret arv of the Marine Board.

Don’t miss the cash clearing sale of boots and shoes now in progress at Oliver and Duff’s, Bovoll Street. The whole stock lias been marked down, many lines far below cost to effect a ready clearance.—Advt.

Gala Day'on Cass Square on Wednesday in aid of the Beautifying Society is going to be a great success judging by the many promises of support and the interest being generally shown in the movement to raise funds. The Municipal Band will be in attendance. a capital programme of cycling events lias lieen arranged, and other sports will fill in the afternoon brightly. There will be a large produce stall which will surprise, visitors by the size of its stock, a very line collection having been obtained. Ibe afternoon tea stall will be another feature. Admission will be: Gentlemen Is ladies Gd, children free. In the

evening ftpaiul community siuji-snnj*. will be belli in the Town Hall, which Mr L. Aldridge will lead while Mr A. IT. Lawn will preside at the piano. Altogether the Beautifying Society should receive a substantial addition to its funds l>y Wednesday's endeavours. A verv quiet but preti v wedding was solemnised at Hokitika Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April 2nd, by the Rev P. 15. Eraser, M.A., tbe contracting parties being Frederick Ivor, second son of -Mr and -Mrs F. Willoughby of Woodstock, to Catherine Margaret Bose, second daughter ol Mr and Airs Ayson or Wanganui. The bride entered the church on tbe arm ol her grandfather (Mr W. Nancekivell of Woodstock) and was attired in a envy costume beautifully beaded, with lawn shoes and stockings to match. A lawn and sea green hat completed a very pretty toilet. After the ceremony, afternoon tea was partaken of at Preston’s Tea Booms. The happy couple then left for Christchurch, where the honeymoon is to he spent. They noie tho recipients of many valuable presents including several cheques.

100 pairs lovely striped pyjamas 9s Gd to 21s at Wallenstein's Revcll St —-Advt.

A New Zealand White Cross League is being organised throughout the Domiuioii. Its objects are: (.1.) To promote purity among men and boys; (2) to promote a chivalrous respect for women; (3) to preserve the young irom contamination; (4) to foster a higher tone of public opinion ; (5) to promote a good type of sex education. Already committees have been formed in .Snutumnd, Otago, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Auckland. Additional committees have been set up in limaru, Oamaru, and Hamilton. In Auckland, Dr W. Pettit is chairman, the Mayor of Auckland is one of the vice-presi-dents, and the Principal of the Hoys’ Grammar School and the Bishop ot Auckland are members of the committee. The British .Medical Association has given its approval to the White Cross work. The whole New Zealand organisation will be separate from the Waite Cross League in Australia, and in England, although the utmost goodwill is being shown by them towards the work that is being clone in New Zealand.

Just landed, a large consignment of pearmaiivs tnd other varieties of choice apples.—Paterson, Michel it Co., Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt.

The new millinery possesses infinite charm. The styles are most varied, while the colours are well in keeping with the season's demands. “Becoming” is the word that qualifies these fashions. You are cordially invited to our opening display on Saturday, March 29th, and following days. MeGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt. Banish coughs and colds and save money by using “NAZOL.” Eighteenpence buys GO doses—enough to cure the whole, bad-cold family.