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Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1924, Page 2

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Gas Coy. takes place at the Company’s 11 (lice in Stafford Street at 5 o’clock to-morrow evening.

Tlie annual meeting ot the Westland County Council for the election of County Chairman fakes place at noon to-morrow.

Owing to the dissolution oi partnership in the tinil ol .Mr- .1. I.lovd. all accounts not settled by June "111. will lie handed to the solicitor lor collection.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., give a final reminder of their auction sale tit the Pioneer Hotel to-morrow afternoon commencing at 2 o’clock, of the whole :>f tlie furniture and effects on behalf of Mr G. Wright.

The following will represent the l.adeis’ Hockey (Hull in their match at Itunnhgn on Wednesday next; —M. Stunner. P. Thorn, P. Thompson. J. Walker. (). Stapleton, I). Rutland, K. Coles, W. Thompson. S. Herring. M. Cooper, A. Stapleton.

Messrs W. Weddell and Co advise, dated London 23rd, as follows: Danish butter 182 s to 181 s, X.Z. tinstilted 172 s in ISIIs, X.Z. salted logs tn | litis, market ipiiet. X.Z. cheese white 82s, X.Z. cheese, coloured S2s tu S.'s, market steady.

For the next 7 days we offer an exceptional display of sideboards .suitable either-for the cottage or the large home and made in the latest designs. We are noted fur supplying quality furniture at prices to suit vonr pocket. Correspondence invited, and remember we supply direct trout Factory to your Imme. Harley and Co., furniture maiiitlaeturor.s. Grey nun it It.

.id mads will lend to the Princess Theatre to-night where McLean’s management will lender a benefit to the Hokitika Beaut ilying Society. the funds for which are in need ol replenishing. A capital programme is being screened, including a high class British Hint pourtraying the popular actress. Betty Balfour.

All up-to-date miHinci y rod mod to I di'ick; also just landed the very latest in Ladies Shetland all-wool sat ves; also Maids and Children's umradian coats, very good quality at verv moderate prices at “lhc Lucille . Ilevell Street.—Advt.

Preparations for tlie anneal so: ini dance of the Hokitika Bowling Club on King's Birthday night (Tiiosi'm.v nex'ii have now Ison completed. Ca' i ta] iiiiisie will be supplied by Mr Lawn's orchestra, and a capital ladies committee have the arrangements for supper in hand. A vety large attendance is looked for. rs there will he a largo crowd in town for the holiday fixture oil Cass Square during the day,

Schroder and Co. are showing tinlatest in winter models in millinery, coats and costumes; also evening frocks. These have been bought at very favourable terms for cash and must lie sold to make room for further shipments in towels, sheeting, calico, flannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder and Co. the leading drapers.—Advt.

There was a very large gathering at St. Mary’s Club Room last evening when the regular weekly euchre tournament was held. There were about one hundred players in all, and the •scene was a very animated one. Fight names in all were played, and the 'tinners proved to be: —-Mrs box, first: Miss Minto, second: Mr llaussmann lirst; Mr Kilcullen second. After the presentation of prizes, supper was served by the ladies, and a dance, to the excellent music supplied by Messrs Tinwii and Gibbons, followed. Ibe evening was a very enjoyable one.

In conversation with Messrs Davis. Griffiths, Grice, Stuart and other members of the Duller-West ('oast team, which defeated Nelson, Marlborough and Golden Pay. a Westport Nows representative was informed (hat the play of .lack Steel, the Most ( oast three-quarter, was indeed a treat and there is little doubt of the versatile three-quarter gaining the "silver fern lor vet another season. Despite the Press Association report, Steel outplayed Snodgrass in every department of the game and was easilv the best back on the ground.

Beautiful Evening Dresses at McKay’s—a- big range just, openedshot inotisscline. Silk Moracsin, chifou velvets, shot taffetas and sequin nets etc. All different designs, lovely evening shades, silk and shot effects. Prices very reasonable 29s Gd. 07s Gd, 105 s, to T-’os. Also gents evening dress suits correct style. Splendid value £ll 11s. McKnv and Son.—Advt.

Colonial all wool ribbed underpants. Ge lid. 7s lid. 8s til to life Gd, per pair: wool socks Is 3d. Is Gd. 2s. 2s 3d, 2s 9(1 per pair. TV. 11. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “XAZOL.’I Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “XAZOL” to-day. Beceived with instructions to sell at lowest market prices 150 cases of apples—dessert and cooking. Paterson Michel and Co Ltd. Phone 2.—Advt Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. No bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Pleasant, sure and certain. Remarkable bargains at McKay's. Children’s sleeping combination suits, warm, woven woollen natural, usually 10s (id and 18s Gd, bargain price (is (id and Ss Gd. Ladies’ best quality colonial wool navy bloomers, usually 13s Gd and 1-fs Gd, bargain price 11s Gd. Girls’ heavy colonial woollen grey bloomers usually 4s lid and Gs lid, bargain price 3s 9d pair. Ladies’ woolion knitted hose, grey, black and heather, usually 4s 9d and os Gd, bargain price SJs ifd pair.—Advt .

Miss Emma Davies inserts a thanks notice in this issue.

Tlie Tvutnnra Football Club arc holding a plain and fancy dress ball in the Memorial Hall. Kutnara. on Friday, June 27th.

Xow that winter is on us visit Schroder and Co. where you can get fleecy warm blankets, rugs and wool at most reasonable prices.—Advt.

The Kokatalii-Koiterangi branch of the X.Z. Farmers’ Union will hold a grand ball in the Public Hall. Koitcrangi, on Wednesday, June 25th.

The claims of the Hokitika Beautifying Society should be sufficient to pack the Princess Theatre to the doors to-night. It is some time now since an appeal was made on behalf of the Society. It 1s very [irp od of the .McLean management to assist in the good citizen work which the Society will he enabled to carry out thanks to the generous help from the firm.

Owing to the dissolution of partnership in the firm ol Mrs .1. Lloyd, it has been decided to hold a monster clearing sale, commencing Saturday, May ill st. Customers would do well to watch the bargain windowdisplays.—Advt.

The Kiwi Football Club are sparing no efforts to make the Grand Ball, which is being held to-morrow night in the Soldiers’ Hall, a huge success. The floor is receiving special attention, while the hall is being gaily decorated. Tbe music in the capable hands of IJonetti’s Jazz Band .should lie all that can be desired. A Waltzing Competition will bo held during the evening. The funds derived from this Ball arc to aid an injured player, so that everyone should make ail effort to be present. and so assist the worthy object in view. The death of another old pioneer of the district took place last night. Mr ’1 bourns Sinnott, an old resident of Stafford district passing away. A native of Wexford, Ireland, he was 05 years of age, and bad followed mining ami kindred pursuits for many years. Hr was a widower, blit leaves a family of two daughters (Mrs Coaldej of Greymoutli and Miss Sinnott of Wellington) and four sons (Timothy and James ot Greymoutli, Daniel of Tailiape aiid Thomas of Wellington). The funeral takes place to Stallonl cemetery to-morrow afternoon.

Both given the knock-out by "NORUBBING” Laundry Help, hard work, and disease bacteria concealed ill soiled clothing. It’s liygenic.—Advt. For Bronchial Coughs, take

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Umbrellas repaired at shortest no tiee. Job guaranteed. W. 11. Stop forth, Gents’ Outfitter.—Advt.

Kridiiy, .May 2ml, ami followin'; days’ Inventory Sale, tlit* great t'leav-ail,-e lielove annual stock-taking. Don’t miss tliis big factor. Hroailtasting, bargains, sensational sinasliinjr prices; stocks must go out to simplify stock-taking. Your great opportunity to liny tile new winter goods at end-of-seasou's low bargain prices. This great sale for a short period only. Act ipiickly.— Mcdrucr s, llokitika and (ireymouth.—Advt. For Influenza, take Woods’ Great, Peppermint Cure.