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Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1924, Page 2

McG ruer’s (Westland) l.td.. distri bide particulars of their crash price: for the last days of their sale.

•|'he usual weekly card tournament takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall tonight in aid of the B.S.A. building fund.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. licensed opossum brokers notify they are prepared to handle all opossum skins as from Hist. May, 1024.

All up-to-date millinciy red mod to bedrock: also just landed the very laiest in Ladies Shetland all-wool scarves; also Maids and Childrens iistrschan coals, very good quality at very moderate prices at “The Lucille"’. Ilevell Street. -Advt.

The Hokitika Gas Company wliiel, has been in existence now for (illy-eiie years, held its fiftieth animal meeting yesterday. The position disclosed in regard to the Company was eminently satisfactory. K is intended to make arrangements for a further show of ga s appliances etc. in .Mr •Shannon’s shop in Ilevell St., where already there is a wide choir:' of heaters, conkers, gas coppers etc. to select troin. All the latest improved appliances are now obtainable bi.ally on the time-payment

Addison's-( leaving Sale. Prior t stork taking, men’s and hoy-' < lot ii i; a! reduce.! price- for ea-h. -Advt.

The seven-a-side teiirnameiu 10 lie held on Tuesday next King’s birthday i on Cass Square is causing a ceitsid'erahle amount of interest in football circles. There nil) lie play in the Chris' sections, senior, junior and third grade so that teotball lovers should have a full day’s sport. Those annual tournaments have proved very .successful in the past and that to lake plate next week should he equally to. Nominations for the three eompc-tit.Vin; close on Saturday evening, and the names of the players and emergencies must he supplied with the nominations.

Tlie extensive building scheme at the Sea View Mental Hospital, which lias been in bond for some time is now drawing to a dose. The wing erected by the authorities is finished almost, and the wing being built by Ixive Bros, is due to lie completed next month. The only likely delay at the present is in connection with the plumbing. which of necessity is a very large job. In addition to the main wings now being finished, other buildings arc in hand, while considerable additional work is being planned to complete the comprehensive plan designed. The new residence for the Superintendent is also being put in band. Altogether the building operations are very extensive, and when completed will constitute a very line institution occupying a very fine and healthy site.

Owing to the dissolution of partnership in the firm of Mrs J. I.loyd, it has been decided to hold a monster clearing sale, commencing Saturday, May Gist. Customers would do well to watch the bargain window displays.—Advt. Following their custom ol serenading their members who join the ranks of the benedicts the Hokitika .Municipal Baud last, evening visited the residence of .Mr and Mrs D. Christensen. The weather being too wet to plav outside a couple of items were rendered inside. Congratulation- to M,;- and Mrs Christensen were tendered by the Conductor (Mr C. It. Ross), and .Mr A. Parkbill who proposed the t-a.st' of Mr and Mrs Christensen and Use parents of bride and bridegroom reflectively. These were responded t;' by Messrs Christensen jnnr. and s.s;iior. I.nlc-r on Mr AV. E. Richards ibandmaster) on behalf of the Band, presented Air and Mrs D. Christensen with ti beautiful clock, at the same time conveying the good wishes of the Band. A very pleasant evening was spent in song and story.

Clearing Sale, Addison's. Millinery, Jumpers, Costumes, Scarfs and burs, tit greatly reduced prices. Sale prices strictly cash.—Advt.

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

Beautiful Evening Dresses at McKay’s—a big range just opened—shot moiisseline. Silk Morncuin, eliifon velvets, shot taffetas and sequin nets etc. All different designs, lovely evening shades, silk and shot effects. Prices very reasonable 29s Gd, 97s Gd, 105 s, to 1255. Also gents evening dress suits correct style. Splendid value £ll 11«. —McKnv and Son.—Advt.

Colonial all wool ribbed underpants. Oe lid. 7s lid. 8s Gd to 13s Gd. per pair; wool sorbs Is 3d. Is Gd. 2s. 2s 3d. 2s 9d per pair. AA\ H. Stopfnrtli's. —Advt. For Bronchitis or Asthma inhalo “NAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “NAZOL” to-day. Received with instructions to sell at lowest market prices 150 cases of apples—dessert and cptjking. Paterson Afjehel and Co “Ltd, Phono 2,—Advt

A dissolution of partnership notice by Alessrs l’aterson and Lloyd appears in another column.

All Kiwi Seniors must attend a meeting at the Shed to-night at 7.30 o’clock sharp.

Soldiers’ Hall to-night, at 8 o’clock, weekly euchre tournament, social dance and supper. Proceeds in aid of the P.S.A. building fund.— Advt.

In another column the Kokatahi Saleyards Cov.. invite tenders for repairing and renewing the Kokatahi •Salcvards, and also for a Secretary.

The Kiwi Football Club hogs to acknowledge with thanks the donation of a.gift by Mr J. .1. Breeze, which was competed for at the Ball last evening and won by Mr D. Bock.

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

The secretaries of the various Clubs nominating teams for the seven-a-side football tournament on the King's Birthday, are requested to obtain passes for the players to enter Cass Square, the passes being obtainable from the treasurer, Mr J. Breeze, Ilevell Street.

It is notified by the Secretary of the Westland Sub-l'nion that the price of admission for the seven-a-side football tournament which i“ being held on Cass Square on the King’s Birthday, will he Is for adults and fid for children.

All members of the Excelsior F.C. must attend at the Shed this evening at 7 o’clock sharp. Any member available for selection for Tuesday’s 7-aside tourney, and unable to attend this evening, are requested to hand their names to the .secretary or captain not later than 8 o’clock this evening, when all teams will be .selected.

The Kiwi Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall last evening Was a huge success. There was ji large attendance present. The ball tvas gaily decorated in the Club’s colours, and the floor was in excellent order. The music supplied by B iie.'tti’s Jus:; Hand was all that could he desired, and the Club are much indebted to this combination following given their services free of charge to the worthy object for which the Ball was held. The floor was in charge of .Mr 0. Walker, assisted by Messrs Kearns and Neilson. During the evening extras were supplied by Misses Macfarhino, Mclntosh, ami Walker. An excellent supper was supplied by the Ladies Committee. During the evening a Waltzing Competition was hold, in which 0 couples competed. and resulted in Mr A. Moore and Miss Burton winning the prizes donated by Mrs D. Dowell. Air 1C McGregor and Mr Harrison, wore the judges of the event. Mr Moore kindly handed his prize (a razor) hack, to he sold in aid of the funds of the injured player. Dancing was kept going merrily till the early hours, the floor being crowded all the while, everyone voting the dance a great success.

Owing to the dissolution of partugrsliip in the firm ol Mrs .1. Lloyd, all accounts not settled by June "Ih. will he handed to the solicitor for co!!ectii:n.—Advt.

Block-taking time is throw out time. We clean up our stocks, and sacrifice heavy discounts in order to quit speedily all arrmmihited stocks. Every department has keen through the pruning knife, lied ink markings and extreme values will make our store a beehive of activity during last four days of stock-taking sale, which comindices at 0 o’cloek I hurs-Jtiy morning and ends at o o’ckie : .Monday, Juno '2nd. See our windows. Follow iho crowds. McG flier's, Hokitika and Cl roynioutli. --Advt. For Influenza, take Woods’ Cictit Peppermint Cure.