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Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1924, Page 2

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The usual weekly euchre and dance takes place at the Soldiers’ Hal tonight. play commencing at S o’clock. Mrs Cooper will supply the music for the dance. Supper will he served by the ladies.

or, Boys' all-wool Mosgicl tweed sports suits, usually 355. to clear at 21s (id at llallenstein’s. ltevell St— Advt.

The Hokitika Howling Club is hold in,r its annual ball on Tuesday, .him ;trd, in the Soldiers’ Hall and it promises' to be as successful as la-l yearT gathering.

The jumble sale at Kokatahi on Wednesday afternoon next, eoinmeneing at 2 p.nl will comprise a very line assortment of produce of every description. Vile goods will consist of poultry, meat, vegetables, cooking etc. and afternoon tea will lie procurable in the lut’d. A dance will be held in the i-voning.

an pairs. Ikiv's tweed knickers, usually 9s fid, to clear at fis fid at llallenstein's, Revolt St.—Advt.

A Dunedin business man makes the following suggestion about the working of the railways: “Now that the i> t»v**r t!i<* lalSc i*ilist cuinr.iciKv nltout all sorts of <|iiestions, and one of them. I think, should relate In tiia stalling of stations that provide very little work. There must be a dozen stations between Dunedin and Invercargill at which there is very little for the men to do except to attend to perhaps half a dozen trains per day. It strikes me that it would be wise, unless some technical diflicultv presents it>e!i. to leave each of those little stations to one man. and for each train to carry a staff of say. six men to do all the work that is necessary, 'lhe one gang could work all those stations, ll such a svstem could he brought about. the country could afford higher wages to those who are employed.”

lo pairs all-wool Colonial blankets double bed size, usually 49s fid. a 1 auto clear at 37s fid a pair at llallen stein’s. Revel! St.—Ailxt.

The pungent refreshing aroma arising from "NO-RUBBING" Laundry Help suds only further confirms its great scientific sanitary value.—Advt.

Use “XAZOL” and you won’t keep a had cold or sore throat above a day or two. Acts like a charm. fiO doses Is fid.

Solid lentil suit cases 24in. 70s. 2Gin. with steel frame 955, lGin. solid leather kit bags 47s fid. lfiin. solid leather brief bags 37s fid. lfiin. Basil brief bags 22s fid. Fibre suit cases from 10s fid to 37s fid. These cash prices for solid leather suit eases will save vou 30s to 40s per bag, if von. buy at once from \V. H. Stopforth, f-ent’s Outfitter, Revell St.— -Advt-.

Muekson and Coy’s special cognac can ho obtained at Keller’s Hotel.

All members of the Excelsior Juniors must be at the shod at 7 o’clock sharp to-night.

A Christchurch telegram states that the Rev. John I’aterson of St. Paul’s Presbptorinn Church, has accepted a call to St. Paul's Church, 'Wanganui. The death is recorded at Christchiiich of a well-known money lender, in the person of Lazarus Wolfe Bnlkind. He was a well-known Christchurch resident and a native of Russia, llis age was 59.

Idle death took place yesterday at Christchurch of Mts Mniy Ann McCarthy, wife of Mr James McCarthy, formerly proprietor of the Alumni Hotel, and well-known on the Coast She leaves a husband and one son.

To-night at the Soldiers’ Hall in aid of the R.S.A. building fund: second night of the euchre tournament, fitiod prizes, supper and dance to follow. Admission Is.—Advt.

Mr (!. A. Webster, umbrella maker of Groymouth notifies that lie has appointed Fowler and Holmes, fruiterers of ltevell Street as agents for Hokitika. and they will be prepared to accept all orders left in their charge.

The Kiwi Foot bull Club are holding a (irand Ball in the Soldiers’ Hull on Wednesday May 28tli. Tickets are in circulation, and should meet with a ready sale, as the funds derived from this Ball are to benefit an injured player. Bmietti's Jazz Band, are supplying the music, and the supper arrangements are in the hands of a very capable committee. The hull will be decorated for the occasion.

Newmans Motors f.td. are making a special fare for their run to connect at Otira with the Christchurch express. The fare is 12s fill single, and tlic car leaves Hokitika at 9 o’clock, an hour later than the train. The ear leaves Otira on arrival of the East Coast express, and passengers by the car arrive in Hokitika at 7i.HO p.m., at least an hour before the train arrives.

St Mary’s Club Room was paeked last Monday night on the opening of the season’s weekly euchre tournament and dance. Judging by the merriment patrons thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Valuable prizes were won by Mrs I lowa it Ist, Miss K. Murphy 2‘id, and Mr 11. Kortcgast Ist. Mr B. Mason 2nd. fawn’s Orchestra which has been engaged for the season, supplied very excellent music. Mr Kearns Pad charge of the floor.

A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Haul's Methodist Church. Giovmouth, yesterday afternoon, the contracting parties being Miss Ruth AI ill s, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Mills. Thompson Street, Grcyinoulh, and Mr James Reynolds, of Karoro. Rev. ,|. F. Martin was the officiating clergyman. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Lilian Mills, as bridesmaid. and Mr William Reynolds, .brother of the bridegroom acted as best man. Miss Lena Mills presided at tbe organ and played tbe Wedding Morcb. At the conclusion of the service a solo was very nicely rendered by Mi's .T. I'. Martin. After the wedding ceremony, the guests adjourned to Mr 11. Moores Tea Rooms. Maekay Street, "here alierneon tea was partaken of. The Ip ppv couple left later for Otira, en route to Christchurch, where the honeymoon will be spent.

J,e Roy and Mei.ogn oilskin coats absolutely the best tiling for the rain, riding, walking and working styles, prices f9s fid to S9s fid. Men’s’garbardinn raincoats, dressy and stylish, great values at Tib fid at McKay and Son’s.—Advt.

Friday. May 2nd. and following days’ Inventory Sale, the great cleaianv.i before annua! stock-taking. Don’t miss this big factor. Ilroadi listing, bargains, sensational smashing miies; stocks must go out to simplify stock-taking. Your great opportunity to buy the new winter goods at ond-of-season’s low bargain prices, 'ibis great sale for a short period only. Act "quickly. McCi iter’s, Hokitika and Grey mouth.—Advt.