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Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1924, Page 2

Galvanized staples ljin x 9 gauge and 1 Jin x 10 guage are offered by Low’s Ltd., G 9 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, at 3s 6d per dot lbs or 26s 6d per cwt. This firm have reduced many grocery lines in order to clear before stocktaking and have reduced all their crockery, brushware, tinware, enamelware and aluminiumware 20% until j after stocktaking.—Advt, I

Nominations for the Woodstock Sports will he received up till Tnursday, April 24tli. Newman Bros, notify that they have cars leaving for the Kumara Races on 'Faster Monday at 9 a.m.

A notice appears in this issue in reference to accounts in connection with the Linklater Sluicing Syndicate Ltd. in liquidation.

.Messrs Oliver and Duff have decided to keep open on Saturday and will also continue their succesful sale on that- day, when further bargains will he on offer for the very last occasion. Patrons should not miss this last op. portunity.

Members intending to take part in the progressive pairs games on the Bowling Club green to-morrow are requested to lie present at 9.30 sharp when the draw will be made. Visitors will be cordially welcomed. There will be a lunch adjournment front 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.

Air 0. Borton who formerly acted as local agent for the Atlas Assurance Coy. which he resigned a few months ago to occupy another, has been reappointed to his old position and in addition is representative for the National Mutual I,i,e Association’s new business branch.

Saturday Night! Soldiers’ Hall! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Dance. Everybody assured of a good time. Good floor. Best of music by Bonetti’s J ii'/.z Band.—A dmi ssi on—i Gen Piemen Is 6-1; Ladies Is.—Advt.

The Scout Jamboree which is to he held on Thursday, April 24th., is coming near and preparations are well forward. Besides the two local scout troops and packs of wolf cubs, visitors from Grcymouth and Ross are expected to share in the festivities which begin on St. George’s Day, April 23rd. Be sure to buy a ticket and come to see what the hoys are doing.—Advt. The death occurred yesterday at the Grey River Hospital of Mr Tom Auton, who for years past has been engaged as a painter on the Railway staff and was a highly respected resident of Cobden. A native of England, be was 50 years of age, and had the distinction of being the youngest apprentice to join the Railway service which he did at the age of thirteen years, so that he had 30 years in the service. He leaves a sorrowing widow, also a. daughter (Mrs Jas White of Palmerston North), and a son, Mr James Anton, residing at home. His mother resides in Christchurch, while he leaves nine sisters and four brotners.