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Hokitika Guardian, 11 April 1924, Page 2

Acceptances for nil events at the Kumara Racing Club’s meeting close on Monday next at 10 p.m. Le Roy and MeLogn oilskin coats absolutely the best tiling for the rain, riding, walking and working styles, prices -79 s6d to 89s 6d. Men’s garbardine raincoats, dressy and stylish, great values at 70s Od at McKay and Son’s.—Advt. [ The Greymouth Abattoirs dealt with the following stock during the month of March:—Eleven cows, 1(50' bullocks, 67S sheep, 163 lambs. 7 pigs, 39 calves; condemned one bullock, one sheep, two calves, -Our selection of boys all wool # jerseys is the best in town, heather and grey, 18 to 32, 6s lid to 9s lid, nieu's cardigans in all the best shades grey, heather, lovat etc., 17s Cd to 3os 6d. Sweaters-from 18s 6fj,~.Addi-(;nns.-~;.^<lyt.

Mr D. McCaskill, inspector of schools on the West Coast, has received notification of his transfer to the Napier district.

The President of the Beautifying Association (Hon H. L. Michel) desires to acknowledge a cheque for C I Is from Messrs W. McKay and Son.

The sale of publicans booth rights and privileges for the sweet stall at the Hokitika races on Easter Wednesday will be sold by public auction at 3 o’coek to-morrow afternoon. Messrs 51. Houston and Co. advertise that they arc holding a store cattle sale at Arahura on Wednesday, lGtli -April at 1 p.m. The list of entries will be seen in another column and further entries are invited.

Tlio Grey Power Board decided last evening to change the proposed site for the steam plant for electric power to a place about half a mile lower down the river from Dobson than the site previously agreed upon.

The nights are getting colder and you will be. contemplating the purchase of a new overcoat. We carry a big range of tweed, garbadine and covert cloth for boys and men. A few only cotton garbadine at prices much below cost.—Addisons.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. have been instructed by Mr A. Ik Boyd, Davie Street, to sell by public auction a quantity of furniture, flowers, etc. The sale takes place at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, April loth.

To-morrow N ight ! At the Soldiers' Hall! The usual Kiwi Football Club's Dance. Don’t forget to come along. Everybody assured of a good time. Dancing at 9 p.m. sharp. Best of

music by Bonetti’s Orchestra. Admission Is.—Advt

The boot and shoe clearing sale a .Messrs Oliver and Duff’s is now np 1 reaching the end, hut there are stil many lines that it will pay to snap u] before they are all gone. The si loudic values offering have been appreciate! by customers who have received man; bargains.

Following is the order of masses and services in St. Mary's Parish, Sunday next, Palm Sunday : Kokntuhi 10 a.m. Hokitika -Blessing of Palms, 0.45 a.in., followed bv Mass; Masses also 8.13 and 10 a.in. Evening devotions and conclusion •!' Mission, 7 p.m.

The Prime Minister (the lit. Hon W. F. Massey) yesterday celebrated the 30th. anniversary of his election to Parliament. Mr Massey was first returned for the electorate of Waiteimitn, which he represented from IS9-1 o 1893. In the latter year Mr Massey was elected member for Franklin, and he has been the representative of that constituency over since.

There will be the usual practice on the howling green to-morrow afternoon. '1 lie season is now approaching the end, hut the green will he kept open tiil after Easter. On Good Friday it is proposed to hold a progressive ] airs competition, commencing in the morning and continuing throughout the da.v. M embers willing to take part should put their names up for ] lay.

That spa re room can be furnishei very cheaply—for instance Harley’ Duchess!* chests 655. 85s and 90s each Our famous single wooden bodstotu with wire mattress *lss, our wardrobe with leadlighls £0 17s Gd, anil one o our 9x 9 carpets for £1 17s Gd. Wi lead—others follow. Harley and Co Ltd. complete House Furnishers, Grey mouth,

Enquire about our l.yiix and Cl.vdi 1 (McKay’s Own), men’s box suits, lmilt b) expert tailors, lit and style superior to the ordinary tailor-made article. Prices £3 cheaper ; we do a big business in these. Best Navy Serge, C 6 19s Gd; best grey serge £‘o 19s Gd. men’s latest felt hats 19s Gd and 27s Gd; Stetson’s 52s at McKay’s —Advt.

The death occurred yesterday at Greymouth of Miss Edith May MoGratli, youngest daughter of .Mrs Sonh.ia McGrath and the late Mr P. McGrath. Threndiieedle Street, at the age of 23 years. The deceased, who was widely and popularly known, leaves behind a sorrowing mother, a

number of sisters, and two brothers

A further shipment of new season’s millinery models and ready to wears has just arrived ; also a lew extra good lines for children in heaver, soalolle and astrachan. Our prices are

right.-—Addisons.—Advt

At the weekly euchre party at the Soldiers’ Hall last night, Airs Brooks won the lady’s prize, and Mi' G. Lukin the prize for gentlemen. Consolation p ,: fcs were won by Mrs Herring and Air R. Boherts. Supper was served by the ladies’ committee, and a dance followed, Alias Gilloolv supplying . the music. For next Thursday’s euchre parly, Air Lukin has donated a special prize for ladies. The euchre parties will he continued weekly and on Alay Ist the first winter tournament for aggregate prizes will begin.

Just received a largo consignment o choice cooking and desert apples wit] instructions to sell at lowest markcl price. Also choice pears.—Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd. Phone No 2.Advt.

Don’t miss the cash clearing sale of hoots and slices now in progress at Oliver and Duff's, Bevell Street. Hie whole stock has been marked down, many lines far below cost to effect a ready clearance.—Advt.

Just. lan Jed, a large consignment of pear mains ind otlier varieties of choice apples.—Paterson, Miclicl 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 “XAZOL.” Lighted!, pence buys 90 doses—enough to cure the whole bad-cold family. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.