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Hokitika Guardian, 26 June 1924, Page 2

'flic usual weekly euchre tournament takes place at tlie Soldiers’ Hall tonight at 8 o’clock.

Messrs MeOrnor's (Westland) Ltd. distribute an inset with this issue in regard to their super sale commencing to-morrow- morning. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell by auction on Wednesday nest at 2 pm. on the premises of Mrs Dyer. Weld Street, file whole of her furniture and effects. Particular* appear in another column. Tic true economy sale, MoGnier’s super sale of all winter goods emn-nione-os at !) a.m. l-’riday, June 1?71!i. In every department our winter stocks have been marked down to zero—they can’t go lower—here is your opportunity. The prices make it. Call early for best choice. Mi-Gruei's, Hokitika and Gieymouth. A Nelson telegram reports the deatli of Mr John Howard Dobson, a well-known surveyor, aged sevciiivihree. Knrmerlv he was ill the em-

ploy ef the Midland Railway Company, and later in that of the Oovonuiieiit, engaged in conned ion with irrigation in Cctifral Otago.

The usual weekly euchre tournament takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall this (Thursday) evening in aid of the It.S.A. fund. Admission Is. Supper and dance to follow. Advt.

The Excelsior Hall held lu>l evening proved a huge success, the floor ln-ing packed to its utmost capacity During the evening a waltzing competition was held for trophies donated by Mrs I). Dowell, and was won by .Mr .lack Stupfnrlh and .Mis* K. Johnson. Mill. M. ('unison (President of the Club) in a neat little speech thanked all who had worked so hard to make the function the decided success it undoubtedly was. Mr W. Sumner kent l lie dancers going till shortly la-lore 2 o’clock, when the gathering was brought to a elo*t* being voted one ot the best yet held in the new hall.

Every thing points to the H.S.A. bazaar which is to lie held next week in aid ot lie* Soldiers* Club building being a success. The ladies identified with the movement have put in a great deal if work and taken an enthusiastic inleiest in the preparations. There will he a varied supply of goods for *ale. gilts for which are still being received. The returned men ale showing a special interest in the project, which there i.s every reason to believe will result in a substantial addition to the funds for the worthy object ill view.

If you require anything for your evening toilet call and inspect Mrs J. Lloyd’s select ion.—Advt.

The stormy weather which showed some signs ol clearing yesterday morning. did not improve as tlie day wore on. About two o'clock I here «as a

remarkably heavy downpour and reports from tlie Kokutnhi \ alley staled that the day there was an extremely boisterous and wet one. Last night there was- continued heavy weather, the gale continuing in'lone with oeea sional thunder storms. This morning about 9 o’clock there was an extremely heavy downpour ami tile day seems *et in to be wet and stormy

Four members or ex-members of the Legislature lone passed 'au;iy since the last session of I’m liainont. *1 lieso are tin- Hon. Or. A. K. Newman. At. L.C.. formerly Mayor of Wellington, who for a great many years represented one or other of the Wellington seals in the House of Representatives, hut did not seek ((‘-election in 1922. and was appointed to the Fpper Mouse last year; the lion. Cluirles I.ouisson, AI.L.C.. :it one time Mayor of Christchurch: Mr John fstiilKvorthy. who was memher for Kaipara lor two Parliaments. 190 A-1911 and was well-known in North Auckland journalistic circles, being owner of the ‘ Wairon Hell*’: and Mr Oilhert Carson, fiinnerlv MP. for Wanganui, and a memher of the Legislative Council.

dust arrived—A further large <onsignment of choice apples consisting of Stunners and other choice varieties with instructions to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co.. Ltd.. Phone No 2.—Advt.

All model and ready-to-wear Millinery now reduced to half price at McKay's—nos models now 27s (Id : 19s Gd now 21s GI. 32s Gd now IGs Gd. Felt and velour hats lfllw .all reduced to half price. McKay and Son.—Advt.

Now that winter is on ns vi«i' Schroder and Co. where you can gw fleecy warm blankets, rugs and wool ai most reasonable prices.—Advt. Motorists: Stop radiator leaks your self. Use “Ritdorone,” two -izc-

3s 9d and 10s Gd. post paid. Take: just a few minutes and will not cloy circulation or damage engine. 11. P AI. .Manning and Co.. .3 Medford How ( liristchurch—.Advt.

Schroder and Co. are showing the latest in winter mod-fis in millinery, coats and costumes ; also evening frocks. These have been bought at very favourable terms for cash and must be sold to make room for further shipments in towels, sheeting, calico, flannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder and Co. the leading drapers.—Advt. Fleecy Underwear (in the host Fnglish makes) underpants and singlets As 9d; all wool underpants ami singlets Gs lid and 7s lid; fleecy all wool m.rif Lrs os Gd ; others 7s G<l to 12s Gd at \V. H. Stopforth’s, Hovel I St.—Advt.

Two motor drivers have the opportunity of getting a nine guinea leather motor coat at four pounds ten shillings each—Get in early.—McKay and Son. —Advt.

For Children’s flacking Cough, Woods Great Peppermint Cure. A cold in the head can he quickly relieved by “XAZOI..” No cold is NAZOL-proof: GO doses is Gd.

Buy your hosiery at Mrs J. Lloyd’s, who is noted for value in this line.— Advt.

Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

Mr J. H. Merrelt mow at Home) is writing a hook on the subject of poultry, which will he published in England. The first edition will run into 10,000 copies. Mr 8. Orchard is attending to tlie commercial part of tlie von t ure.

At the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday afternoon, a young man named Wililam Vincent Aitken appeared before Messrs W. J. Jeffries and 11. M. Coulson. J.P's.. and was lined £3 oil n charge of mischief and a similar amount for breaking a coll window, lie elected the alternative of one month's imprisonment.

Housewives, spend your money where it won't go out of your town, 3oil can spend it to advantage at Mr* J. Lloyd’s where everything is at bargain prices. Wool trucks 18s Pd; brushed wool cardigans 11s !)d ; special •I-ply fingering in all smart shades (id skein ; splendid lines in white and unbleached towels and numerous other snips.—Advt.