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Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1924, Page 4

1 DcVam You | 1 If 111-fitting SKoes Rob You of 1 I Outdoor Recreation and keep you at borne come in here and obtain Footwear that will bring relief. Here are trim styles in - LADIES’ BOOTS & SHOES j FOR DRESS, STR.EET and | —HOUSEHOLD WEAR— | They please tke eye and give | s comfort to your pedal extremities. « I NO BETTER VALUES et tbe Price* H .(g THAN YOU WILL GET HERE, 1 arch little I I Boot and Shoe Importer | ! ReveU Street, HOKITIKA | 'PRODUCERS! PRODUCERS!

YOU WILL HAVE FOR SALE:— WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, FAT SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES. There is no better market than tLe METROPOLITAN MARKET, at ADDINGTON, consequently you will probably be 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 the stock business is conducted. Our business wa3 established in 1864 and has been handed down from father to son, and the Principals of the business together with their sens, now comprise. MESSRS LEICESTER MATSON, DAVID MATSON, JACK MATSON, AND ALLAN MATSON. ably' assisted by experienced officers, and all consignments entrusted to our caro are PERSONALLY LOOKED AFTER. We pay promptly cash payment for Account Sales. Our basis of selling is: LIVE STOCK 2*%; WOOL 2% SHEEP SKINS 6%; HIDES 6% Wo are Farmers Commission Salesmen and have a Clientele comprising many of the foremost and most experienced Wool Kings, Farmers and Fattened 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 stood the test from Auckland to the Bluff over a period r-f many years and our Firm is generally regarded by other business conire res as being in tbo foremost ranks. „No Client’s business is to small foi us to handle. Should you require, to buy HORSES, CUTTLE, STORE SHEEP, GRASS SEEDS, MANURE or MERCHANDISE, wo shall bo glad to quote and be glad to sell to you ou the usual terms that are prevalent in this City. We are carrying full stocks of WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS which we can quote at lowest current rates.

We invite correspondence or a personal interview and we can assure you wo will leave nc stone unturned to faithfully execute any business which you may place in our hands. We have no desire to act counter to tlie various business houses transacting business on the Coast, and will co pleased to receive consignments or easiness through them, or direct, as you may desire. (}, • Address either by Letter or Telegram: WATSONS, Christchurch. H. MATSON AND CO, ESTLAND RACING QLUB HOKITIKA. AUTUMN MEETING. 1924—EASTER WEEK.—I 924. £750 IN s ™ s - £750 THURSDAY; APRIL 24th., 1924. 1. 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 horso 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 2.35 oor better. 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 ftakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 40s. One and a quarter miles. 5. —PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 80 sovs., second horso 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 horso 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 ligtso 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. 9 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. P.O. Bos-, No. 84, Hokitika,