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Hokitika Guardian, 1 July 1924, Page 2

Gigantic reconstruction sale starts 1* riday, at All-K ay* s. lliggest money saving event in histnrv of Hokitika. —Advt.

When an old offender was making a lengthy explanation in the Magistrate. Mr Wyvern Wilson, in the Magistrate's f "Hi t. Christchurch, nit Saturday. Tie was interrupted by the Magistrate, Mho said: “Why. that is tile same old excuse as last time!” Accused: “V sir, Imt last time I came into town an' I was going to buy shirts an' socks an' ties—an’ I got nothin’." The Irate: "Well, this time you'll gei two

hast night's euchre and dance at St. Mary's Club was a pronounced success. A httndrad euchre players competed for the prizes, the winners being—l.adies, Ist, Mrs Morgan, 2nd, Mrs T. Stopfortli. (louts—lst. .Mr Nightingale, 2nd, Mr Robinson. A first class supper was then provided by the onergetio ladies' committee. The dance which was very largely attended was kept moving until a late hour tinder the direction of .Mr J. McMahon as M. 0., while .Messrs Lawn and (libhons supplied excellent music.

The Lyttelton Times states:—As no record has been found of the movements uf Air I''.. R. Curtis, who went aboard the s.s. .Maori last Thursday night unexpectedly am! as his coat and hat. were found on the deck by one of the stewards before the arrival of the steamer til Wellington, it is feared that he. may have fallen overboard.. Air Curtis, wliu resided tit Canterbury St., Lvtlellun, was a well-known bool manufacturer, lie was nut seen to leave the vessel at Wellington and iiis family have received no word iron) him. Tin* Lyttelton police state that Air Curtis’s ticket was collected at the gangway, hut he was not seen aboard ship al all that night.

As has been the ease 'll Christchurch recently split bank notes have made their appearance in Wellington, reports a correspondent. Although the trick is quite time-honoured low besides cxnerts can successfully divide a note into two ordinarv note;, hut tt

tlic simplest of mailers to diwinsc of the finished product. A busy hour at a hotel or place of business is usually selected and either side of the note is ciilnilv submitted, folded up. Jnqtiiries in progress bv Detectivc Hunt culminated on Saturday in the arrest of a ymnicr maiinfacturer’s representative, who will appear before the court on a charge of forgery. It is alleged that the arrested man was found in possession of a split £1 note and a His note partially divided.

Yesterday at Wataroa. a rathei nasty accident occurred to Mr “Ilobby” Williams, formerly a wellknown guide at the Glacier, and latterly a butcher at Wataroa. It appears that while driving along the road, lie loosened his (bold o'n the reins to light a cigarrette. when bis horse stumbled and went down, precipitating him on to the road rather heavily. Me was picked ill) in a semiconscious state, and it was discovered that he bad sustained a rather severe gash about three inches long on the top ol bis head anil nnothci gash over his Wt eye. He was also considerably marked on one side by griivel rash. He was brought to Hokitika by motor ear to Dr Baird who attended to tiie sufferer and removed him to the hospital. His many friends will Is- pleased to hear he is progressing favourably.

Some idea of the number of rabbits whieh inlest the lands ol the )\aikato may be gauged from the statement ovule be tne manager of a rabbit-skin firm at Frankton that lie had reeeieved no less than 221 .OIK) rabbits since March . lltli. (says the Waikato “Times”). Had the last three months not. been as wet as they were we would have expected close on half a million rabbits. The carcases are sold to Ag"k- ---) I linns for food, and the skills .are dried and despatched to England and America. Rabbit skin coats were much prized by Americans, who do not show any reluctance to refer to them by their primer namws as in the ease in New Zealand. The pricer, for well made coats ranged no I > 899 dollars. Coats made of rabbit skins sold in America under o“ names, the value being assessed according to life treatment and cutting of the skins. The true economy sale. MeG tiler's super sale of all winter goods commenced at 9 it.in. Friday, dune 27th. In every department our winter stocks have been marked down to zero—they can’t go tower—here is your opportunity. The prices make it. Call early for best choice. McGnter’s, Hokitika and Crevmouth.—Advt

For children’s coughs and cohls the best remedy is “XAZOL.” Agreeable and safe. More economical than mixtures or syrups. f>o doses Is fid. Keep the kiddies free from coughs and colds with “XAZOL.” Soothes relieves, penetrates; Is fid for 9.9 doses. .Motorists: By using “Oil Bag” you secure easier starting, smoother running, increased power a nil save oil and reduce wear, friction and carbonising. R. P. M. Manning and Co., r, Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt.

The Anniversary Ball to commemorate the opening of the- Kumarn Afcinorial Hall, will take place on Friday, Nov. Ist. 1924.—Advt.

A grand hull will he held in the Public Hall Kokatahi on Thursday night in honor of the winners of the seven aside tournament. A bumper attendance is expected. Commencing on Friday will he the greatest drapery sale event in the history of Hokitika. See McKay’s big sale list in Thursday’s paj>er. Space wanted for carpenters and buildings.Advt,

Some excitement was caused rccoiitlv when a strange cow wandered into a liouse at Dunedin. The animal entered the house through an open door, and walked into the drawing room. It then went along the passage and put its head into a storeroom, hut on endeavouring to hack out found that its horns had tot) wide a spread to allow it to make its exit (states the “'Star ). A drover then arrived on the scene, and with the aid of several pedestrians, eventually freed the animal, which lost no time in regaining the road. lun amusing incidents occurred when the cow first entered the house. One man who had just, come from the upper portion of the building dashed into the street, and when told by a neighbour to go hack and chase the cow out. replied: “No fear, the thing will butt mo.” Another member of the household who happened to he in the passage made a great sprint, and climbing out of a window, reached a fire escape and sought refuge in the hack yard, much to the merriment of those who saw him.

Tito ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Afark Sprot and Co. I.td., Greyinouth. sole distributors. —Advt. Fleecy Underwear (in the best Knglish makes) underpants and singlets As 9(1; till wool underpants and singlets Gs lid uml 7s 11(1; fleecy all wool luitlFl.rs os Gd; others 7s Gd to 12s Gd at AY. If. Stopforth’s, Bevel! St.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. are showing the latest in winter models in millinery, coats and costumes; also evening frocks. Those have been bought at very favourable terms for cash and must Ik? sold to make room for further shipments in towels, .sheeting, calico, flannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder and (o. the leading drapers.—Advt, dust arrived A further largo consignment of choice apples consisting of Stunners and other choice varieties with instructions to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Alichol and Co., Ltd., Phone No 2.—Advt.

For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Ladies can titanic “XO-RLBBIXG” Laundry Help for shortening the once dreaded washing days to a brief hour or so to-day. it works wonders, and only Is for 7 weeks.—E. >T. Lloyd.— Electric lamps: Secure our special quotations. We have them in all sizes, till voltages, from 1G to 3.009 ( .P. J watt, metallic Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, > nristrhimh. —Advt. Sure and certain—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them. Now that winter is on its visit Schroder and Co. where you can get fleecy warm blankets, rugs and wool at most reasonable prices.—Advt.