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Hokitika Guardian, 14 June 1924, Page 2

In another column the Post and Telegraph Department invite offers for the supply of silver pine poles.

The Public .Service Commisioncr invite' applications in another column lor the position of In oector of Health, Health Department. Hokitika.

Prospectuses of the Grey Valley Colleries l,td. l Dobson coal) can be obtained from Messrs Paterson, Michel ami Co.. I.id.—Advt.

Matters are now well forward for the R.S.A. bazaar due to open on Monday, 30th. in.st. There will he several stalls, for which a nuniher of ladies are responishle. The stalls will ho equipped with a variety of Roods of all kinds, enabling all requirements to he met. A number of useful articles maiYufaetured by injured soldiers, including hasketware and leather goods, will be on sale also.

Men's heavy Crimean shirts in light and dark shades, all sizes. Rs fid to 9s lid at Wallenstein's, Revoll >t. — Advt.

Fleecy Underwear (in the best Knglish makes) underpants and singlets As fid: all wool underpants and singlets (Is Ud and 7s lid; fleecy nil wool mufflers os Gd : others 7s Gd to 12s fid at AY. H. Stnpforth’s, Hevell St.—Advt. foods’ Great Peppermint Curo. Fpr Coughs and Colds, never fail?.

Boys cream cashmere jerseys, sizes 20in. to 30in. at -Is Gd at Hallenstein's. Bevel! St.—Advt.

The meeting of the Progress I.eague set down for 7..'’,!) p.m. on Monday next is now called lor 7 p.m. sharp, in order not to clash with the Beautifying Society’.-. Concert. Advt.

It was staled in a local yesterday tliaL radio'telegraph was now open at Aitutaki and Mangnin (.Cook Island - ), the rate being the same as to Raratonga, hut advice has now been received that Aitutaki wa- only o|>onod.

To-night I To-night I Come along to the Kiwi Football Club’s Dance in the Soldiers’ Hall. Dancing to commence at f> o’clock sharp. Music by Bonctti’s Jazz Band. The floor has received special attention. Admission—Cents Is fid: Ladies Is.—Advt.

11l connect 101 l with the adjourned .School Committee elections on Monday evening next householders in the several districts affected should make a point of attending for the purpose of electing a committee to carry on the work of the school of their district. The gatherings take place on the several school buildings, except at Hokitika. where the meeting takes place in tlie Town llall. The hour is 7.A0 p.m.

Usual euchre and dance at St Mary s Club on Monday night. Come one and all and eomoete for the splendid prizes offered. Al-o enjoy a dance to the strains of music supplied by Messrs Lawn and Cibans. Supper provided. Admission only Is.—Advt.

At the Borough Council meeting last evening it was decided to procure a set of new chairs tor the use of nienibeis at the Council table. It was stated that those at present ill use are of a

‘■piebald” collection, some of which Were of doubtful service. A dozen new chairs of a serviceable kind arc to he procured and a mavoral chair in keeping with the new furniture is to h-s procured also.

Sale continued: —Our highly successful sale will he continued until Saturday. June 21st. Call early, bargains in every department. A tisit will repay von handsomely. Addison’s. — Advt.'

'ldle annual report ol the Heel ton Bowling Club slates the Club lias bad a verv successful season, new members taking a great interest in The game. 'I he balance sheet showed a credit balance for the year of Cld As lOd. Ihe election of officers included Mr \ . Mori as President and Mr i‘. Seawrighl as Secretary and Treasurer. The President was appointed delegate to the Wmt C ast (ciitro.

All wool Colonial white blankets double lied size. A7.s Gd a pair at Hal Icnstcin’s. Uevcll St.- Advt.

Al the Soldiers’ Hall at <-1 • > o clock on Monday evening there will he a meeting of the B-S.A. social and bazaar committees to arrange for the opening of tlm bazaar at the end of the month. On the following Monday night there will lie a general meeting ol the K.S.A. to eieet officers of the local liraueli and arrange for the carrying on o! the local club s Junctions.

Snow on the railway line between Springfield and Arthur's Pass was respotisi'ilc yesterday lor a delay in the train services. The rnilw avmeii have had con.sideai hie trouble oil that section of the line. A Height train that was due to reach Crcyinouth alnmt A.AO p.m. yesterday did not- arrive till late last night.

Sale bargains.- Jerseys and cariigans at heavily reduced prices. Boy's jei-eys (all v. col I grey am! heather j',.,1,1 Os Oil. Alen'.' cardigans (all wool) from Ids (id. Addison’s. Advt.

An accident, which was not without its humourous aspects to the onlookers, occurred at Auckland, as the cargo steamer was berthing at tin* Xoitlieote vehicular landing. During an exceptionally heavy downpour, a young mail attempted to pass an empty peiamhiiiator Iroin the vessel to a male companion on the wliarl. He overbalanced, however, and, with his burden. fell over the side of the Sparrowhawk into tlm harbour. The man si ruck out and twain to the wliarl. and Was little the worse for his immersion. The perambulator was not recovered.

On Monday night at the Town Hall the public of Hokitika will tender the Beautifying Society a benefit. The salt* of tickets to date indicate a large attendance. All the financial help accorded is returned to the public again in the improved appearance ol the public squares and reserves. Patrons on Monday nighi will have ihe pleasure of enjoying a line concei t organised by Ml's Stnvolcy. followed by an hour of plea-ant community singing for which song sheets will he distributed mid Ihe old songs and choruses ale Mile to )«' enjoyed. The event sholi.d receive liberal patronage.

The shortage of grounds and the had condition of the Coiulcu ground was made lie basis of an application to the (ireyinoiith Borough Council on Thursday night for the use of the Recreation Ground on Sunday next by the W’est Coast. Rugby League Centre. The Centre stated that it did not- intend making a practice ol playing on tin* Recreation Ground, on Sundays am! ho] ed that umler the exceptional circumstances the application would lie granted. Mr .1. McGinlev moved that tic letter he received and no action iaken. Mi- R. J. Williams seconded the mot ion. Mr 11. F. Doogan moved an amendment that the request he granted. Seconded by Mr .1. O’Brien. All the other councillors im lulling the Mayor supported the motion which was agreed to on the voices, the application therefore being refused.

This will interest you. Just opened another shipment of ladies’ millinery, coats in velour, fur coats, jumpers, warm underclothing, baby woollen comforts, corsets, dress and fancy goods. Come early ami inspect this plea'ing display. Our prices are lower. McGruer’s Spot Cash Stores. Hokitika and Crovmontlt.- Advt.

For Chiitlren’s Hacking Cough, Yi'eods (treat Peppermint Cure,

When your throat is alFcricd by damp weather, take ‘-XAZOL” on srtiijir. l’enioves Iniskiness and prevenls serious trouble. (if) dose's Is fid. Holler Owners; Use "KtoP'kale" and secure clean boilers without corrosion pitting, galvanic action or collapse. .Means long life boilers and lower coal hills. K. P. M. Manning and Co., Medford How, Christchurch.—Advt.

Now landing with instructions to sell at the lowest market price, .‘IOO cases cooking and a-sorted apples.—Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd. (Phone 2). Advt.

That sleep-srmiling cough ran he stopped by “NAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. f.O drops Is fid.

AIT model and ready-to-wear Millinery now reduced to half price til .Mc-Kay’s—-Vis mode's now 27- fid ; IPs fid now 2D fid. 32- fid now lfi- fid. belt ami velour hats non all reduced to half p;jee. --Mi Kay and Son. Advt.

Order of masses and services in St Mary’s Parish to-morrow, Trinity Sunday, Knnieri B.AO n.m. Hokitika 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Xext Wednesday night there is to he a special dance in the Soldiers’ Hall regarding w..ich particulars will papear in next issue.

A very fine line of hush rugs, good size, heavy-weight at 12s Oil at llalleustein’s. Rcvcll St.—Advt.

Mails which left Auckland on 13th May ier U.M S. Niagara. via Van (Oliver arrived at l.ondon on 12th J line.

1 .adies, why worry about the* cold weather when you can purchase a warm wooTlcii cost nine at Stephens Bros. Call to-night and see them.-- Advt.

At the (ireymonth abattoirs last month the following stock was dealt with ; Cows 13, bullocks TOo. sheep G7l. lambs IoG. pigs o, calves 2o; condemned. 2 bullocks.

Don’t miss this opportunity of buying to save. Visit our showroom before Saturday. Julie 21st. Kvery article heavilv reduced. Addison’s—Advt.

Winter weight pyjamas in nice patterns, great value at 11s Gd and 12s Gd. All woo] working shirts 13s G;1 to ISs Gd: all wool neg. shirts in assorted stripes 11s Gd and 18s Gd; also complete stock of Betone blankets. These blankets are the best made in New Zealand. Keen cash prices on appli-cation.-—W. 11. Stopfortli, Mercer, Hokitika.—Advt.

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

Two motor drivers have the opportunity of getting a nine guinea leather motor coat at four pounds ten shillings each —(Set ill early.—McKay and Soil. —Advt.