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Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1924, Page 2

I’rospectuses of the Grey Valley Collerios Ltd. (Dobson coal) can he obtained front Messrs Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd.—Advt.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Fire Hoard will lie held at the Town Hall on Monday next at II p.m. The business includes the election of Chairman. adoption of estimates for year 1921-2.'i and genernl. The usual weekly euchre tournament, takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall tonight. (■(innncneing at 8 o’clock. A ilanie will follow - the cards, for which pleasing music will be provided.

A concert and ball will he held in the Public Tltv'l. Kokatalii on Friday .Inly loth. The concert programme will lie arranged by Mrs Kelly. The proceeds are to be devoted to the fund for a. piano for the new bull.

Last 0 days of sale. Huge reductions m inen and hoys’ suits and overcoats. Avail yourself of this opportunity to buy these lines at prices almost as low as wholesale cost.—Addison's.— Advt.

Ladies who are preparing gifts for the H.S.A. Bazaar limy leave same at Addisons' or Patersons', or with Airs Butlaud. in charge of the <loihing .stall. General gifts for the bazaar may lie left at the County Office. The bazaar opens on July Ist.

The Kokatalii Gun Club are holding a clay bird match at Kokatalii on .1 tin* 22nd. Second competition for the silver clip donated by Mr A. Sunil. In he won twice in succession or litre" limes at intervals, 12 bird handicap. Nominations os. Other events to follow. Shooting at 1.2(1 p.m.—Advt.

T'm' appeal of Ilio Returned Soldiers Association for financial help towards lut-ir chili room and social hall. per nifilimn of (lit* I'nrthroiiiiug bazaar and s;ilo of work, should morit a liberal re spouse. ’I ne object is a worthy one, and bazaars are always pleasant gatherings whereat the public col ig legate and enjoy themselves. 'I lie bazaar will be run for three nights and one afternoon and good business should be eeitain over that perioa.

A dance will be held in Ktallord on Friday. 20th. dune at 8 p.m. in aid of the school fund. Music by Houetti s Jazz Hand. Double lickei ds (Id. single 2 s.—Advt.

hast .Monday evening saw another splendid attendance oi patrons at St. .Mary’s weekly euchre and dance. Alter keen competition the following proved the winners of the euchre prizes—Mrs Cameron and -Mrs Ttreze for the ladies, and Mr Schroder and .or McGavin for the gents. A first class supper was then provided by the ladies’ committee. The dance, which was largely attended, was kept moving till after midnight, the music, being supplied bv Messrs l.awn and Gibbons, ablv assisted by Messrs’ 0 Koves and Cray. Altogether a very pleasant evening was spent.

hast .'I days of sale. Kxtra special reductions in decoy lined underwear, ladies’ and children's bloomers and petticoats at prices much below the usual.—Addison’s.—Advt.

Tile official statement of mortgages registered during March includes an amount of £1.000.000 registered in each of the four districts, and in a tilth in April. It is understood that, this unusual amount represents a mortgage given by the New Zealand Breweries, Ltd., to the N'ew Zealand Insurance Companies rs collateral security to a trust deed in respect of the issue of £1.000.000 first mortgage debenture stock. The prospectus of New Zealand Breweries Ltd., issued last year, stated that the New Zealand Insurance Company would be appointed trustee for the stockholders, bolding a trust deed constituting a first specific charge on the company’s freehold and leasehold properties, movable machinery and plant, and a first floating ch.arge on all its assets and undertakings.

Last 3 days of sale. Speical niter before closing day in floor coverings, hearth rugs, sofa squares, tapestry and axminster runners, Oft linoleum, etc., all at heavily reduced prices.—Addison's.—Advt.

Men’s heavy Crimean shirts in light and dark shades, all sizes. Rs Od to 9s lid at Hallenstcin's. Revell St.— Advt.

Fleecy Underwear (in the best Englisli makes) underpants and singlets As Pd ; all wool underpants and singlets 0s lid and 7s lid; fleecy all wool mi ff lers os Od : others 7s 6d to 12s Od at IV. IT. Stopforth’s. Revell St.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peupennint Cure. For Coughs and Golds, never fails

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms. Schroder and Go. 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 Ice sold to make room for further shipments in towels, sheeting, calico, flannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder and Co. the leading drapers.—Advt. Hokitika grocers Tcport big business at the “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help counters; (shilling a j

Arch Kittle, boot repairer and importer, wants 1000 pairs of boots to repair. First class tradesman, best of materials used, and promptly done.

Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. In another column the Commissioner of Crown Lands advertises for selection by public application forty-two sections in the town of AVaiho Gorge.

Boys cream cashmere jerseys, sizes 20in. to 30in. at 4s fid at llallensteiu's, Hevell St.—Advt.

The clearing -ale in the estate of the late C. .1. E. Linnemanu, wiTi dose on Saturday night and for the remaining stock and fittings no reasonable olfer will ho refused.

At the Soldiers Hail to-night at 8 o'clock, continuation of B.S.A. euchre tournament, followed by a dance. Supper .supplied Admission Is. —Advt.

The following players will represent Arnhurn in their game against Ruataptt on Saturday at Huatapu:— Staines, Tainui (5), Mason. Muir (2), Keognn (2), Marshall, lloeliford, Gray, Wright and Rowe. Reserves: A. Muir, Lnusich, Baigent. M. Tainui.

A fresh shipment of woollen frocks, jumpers, cardigans anil costumes lias just been opened at Airs .1. Lloyds. There are some special sale bargains among tho range and customers would do well to call early and inspect.— Advt.

The weather mitigated against a large attendance at the Soldiers’ Hull last night when a surprise dance win conducted by Misses Mclntosh and Mesdamcs I'arkhill a.ml '1 hompson in connection with the forthcoming bazaar The floor "as in splendid order, and the latest dance music was supplied liy Alt' Bnnetti’s hand. Those present passed a very enjoyable evening.

Customers are still finding Airs ,J. Lloyd’s sale very attractive and great bargains are still to ho bought tor a vorv small sum. (,)uilts, blankets and sheetings are a speciality and are oflered at a discount of 15%. l)o not miss vottr chance.—Advt.

Mr Andrew Butts, well-known on the West Coast, died yesterday at the residence. of his sister. Alt's I. Southorn. Nelson Creek. Deceased, who was Ifi years of ago successfully underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Reefton Hospital in January. The cause of his death was heart failure, attributed to the oHVcts of liis two years war service in France. Ho loaves a brother (Mr James I’otts. employed hv the Blackball Coal Co. as wharfinger at Greyinouth) and a sister (Airs Southern).

When a retailer secures a seasonable line of goods at a very attractive figure, by can either take the chance of holding tlie stock longer than occasion warrants by selling at the usual price and making a huge profit or do as I’atersons have done. Recently they secured a very attractive line of ladies’ velour coats at a substantial discount for cash, and. being wise, are "tiering the complete line at a big reduction oil’ usual prices. Wise women folk will avail themselves of this exceptional opportunity. ,

The high cost of divorce was made apparent by a defendant in a maintenance iasy at the .Magistrate’s Court Christchurch, on Tuesday morning. 'I lie .(I’cfend.ant said that lie had recently divorced bis wife. The Magistrate (Mr Wyvcrn Wilson) asked him what the divorce had cost. The defendant replied that lie had already paid £BO to the lawyer, hut he still owed £SO. The Alagistrate: I understand that a poor man could get a divorce for about £lO. Air Batchelor, who was appearing for the defendant, assured the Court that he was not tho lawyer concerned. Defendant stated that lie had not vet got his donee .a n.solutc.

Mr ('. M. Ollivier, managing director of Woolston Tanneries Ltd., stated at Christchurch on Tuesday that on Friday. three days after the adjuster appointed by the insurance eoinpany Lad certified to the Woolston Tanneries’ claim for the last fire loss, the London and Lancashire Jnsuramts Company paid over the sum of £10,701 ■ls |)d. As on the previous occasion, there was not the slightest hitch or trouble in the adjust incut- of the claim, and although the London and Lancashire Company had been very Imrd bit, the management recognised tnat tin l loss was incidental to their business, and bad taken their knock in a sporting spirit. “The Tannery Company.” said Mr Ollivier. “have not yet started to replace the buildings, but where necessary are using temporary premises. Air Page. tbo company's chemist and suh-in.annger leaves for the United States shortly to obtain the latest information about the construction of tannery buildings and plant, and the latest methods. The tannery will have no difficulty in supplying the bootmaker’s demands for the present with their temporary plant, as unfortumnely the boot, manufacturers are having a very bad time owing to the huge import at inn of Hoots, which in many cases are made out of foreign leathers bought at the depreciated exchange, or are the realisations of bankrupt slocks .in Britain."

All wool Colonial white blankets, double bed size. 37. s (id a pair at Hallelistein’s. Revell St. Advt. 9 x I blankets IPs 11(1 pair, at -Mrs .1. Lloyd's: also large assortment of ladies' combs, at (is lid pair, cream fleecy lined bloomers, large size os lid pair. 7 only wool jumpers now 7s lid ami Ids (id.—-Advt. A very line line of bush rugs, good size, heavy-weight at Pis 9d at llalleustein’s, Revell St.—Advt. Boys' all wool jerseys, sizes 20 to 2(1, ds 9d to (is (id, boys’ navy wool and cotton jerseys, assorted sizes, 3s. Splendid range floral moriette underskirts 7s lid; also shot inorloltc underskirts 7s (id at Mrs .7. Lloyd’s.— Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods Great Peppermint Cure.