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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1924, Page 2

The complimentary social tendered to Mr .1. Steel, the West Coast All Black akes place ill the Soldiers’ Hall to-night. Word received in town today stated that a licet of six car loads are arriving from Grcymbiith for tho function.

Pamnient and llergamini will have cars leaving for the chi nee at Kokatnili this evening and intending passengers are advised to hook early.—Advt.

in this issue appears another of the interesting article by Sir Ernest Bunn, who answers the question ‘‘Why do wo Work !”

White all wind colonial double bed blankets to c-lcar at- libs (id only, at Hallcnstein Bros., Revel) St.-—Advt.

The usual monthly R.S.A. ilnneo will take place at the Soldiers’ Hall tomorrow night at 8.110. I lie ladies of the State Collieries Hockey team "ill he tin l guests of the evening. Music by Mr Bonetti. Admission— Cents Is Gd ; f.adics Is. Advt.

Best quality sheetings, 80in. usually •Is (id, now .’ls fid, loin, usually !!s fid now 2s fid ]>er yard at McKay’s Croat Reconstruction Sale.--Advt.

One of the most important deals in property completed at Creymoutli lor some' time took place on Wednesday, says tlie- “Star” when Mr l‘\ C. Wade disposed of his premises on the site at the corner of Mac-kav and Tainui Sts. tile figure being satisfactory to both parties.

Many astounding bargains in Paris models, costumes, ladies junipers' sports' coals, cardigans, .'lathing and seasonable' dress goods to 1 e cl-a'id at special sale prices at Schroder anil Co’s (Rent (lea re nee Sale starting on July ltltll. Now is your cliaiwe.—Advt.

It- was stated in the House in regard (o the question of affording relief to New Zealand gold miners who sull'ered loss owing to the embargo on tho export of gold, which was not lifted till 1!)1!), that Mr Massev liatl made further representations when ill England, hut without result, as the Impel ial (■<>- vernnic'iit would not depart Irenu their previous attitude in the matter.

Tile Suffolk and (’ornithic, which left Southampton for New Zealand on .1 une 7th. and 12th. respectively, have oil hoard 800 immigrants, including !).") skilled farm labourers anil 81 domestics. There are also ‘Jo public school hoys who ate hound for Taranaki. The boats are expected to arrive' at Auckland on Sunday next.

At “The Lucille”- Starting on Friday 18th.. great clearance sale of fashionable show-room goods, including stylish model hats, ready to wears, also J only velour coats trimmed with coney and ast-rachan. Also Children s silk and wool dresses, maid’s astraeliau coats at greatly reduced prices. All goods must he cleared to make room ior Spring goods arriving in August. Other goods too numerous to mention. -Mrs .1 a cobs. Advt.

A Wellili^rtt»n correspondent xavs: Kv< n tin- best regulated family lias it> occasional estrangement, ami nl late more than passing interest lias been centred around certain dillercnccs that have arisen in connection with a particular ladies’ club in Wellington culminating. it is. believed, in a member hemp; somewhat drastically dealt with. Tlu* matter has now reached a further staoe. and it is understood that the memlier oncerned has issued a writ in the Supreme Court. 'I he circumstances of the case should accordingly lie ventilated at the next sittings of the t’oil“t.

The Anniversary Hall to commemorate the opening of the Kumara Memorial Hall, will take place on I'ridai. August Ist. 1021.—Advl. All voiilife papers in tile Canter'hury /Education Hoard’s elections had •" leave the voters' hands before o p.m. yesterday. The residt of the noli will not he known until Thursday, duly .'list, when all ballot papers will he opened. The fourteen days’ grace has to In 1 given in order that papers from outlying districts may come to hand. Messrs .1. (I. (low (Timaru urban area). 11. .T. TJignell (North-West Ward ol rural area), and (1. W. Armitage (South Ward) have'been elected tinnnposed as members of the Hoard. The candidates for the two wards concerned in the election are: Christchurch urban area (two members needed). Emily Anne Chaplin. W. .Inlroson. A. I’everil! and C. S. Thnmn-s-'ii : Middle Ward of rural area (one member). A. d. Hell. W. (!. Chapman, and W. I’. Spencer.

The fortnightly sales ef rrbhilskins were held at Dunedin on Tuesday when I a rjie catalnjiuos were again submitted to a full attendance of buyers. Boldin;; wits very animated for it 11 tirades of skins, more so for superior quality of winter bucks, which anpreeiated m value 2d to .’ltd par II). Super winter does idso showed a firmer tendency. Other sorts ruled linn ill previous sale rates, with the exception ol racks ami .summers, which were slightlv easier. .Quotations: —Prime winter bucks. Hod to f)7d; first winter bucks. Hid to Hl’.tl: second winter bucks 7 Id to Slid: prime |w inter does B,fid to Hi Id: first winter ih'»s Slid to Slid* second winter tines. 02d to tiOd : early winters. 751 In M2 HI: incoming winters. 07(1 to 71 <I: spotted winter liticks. OOd to Odd; spotted winter lines .*>2:l to 58 Id ; late autumns, old to o7d ; early autumns. Old to 10',d: prime r°eks. .13 Id to 37-1*1: 1 iuht racks. ,‘)t (d to 33.>,d ; summers. 3L\d to 3 lid: small. 23d to 2-Id: winter broken. !2d to .fold; autuirn broken. Sot! to 3S.)d • first winter l.le-k. SOd to 8ld; ■wiiiter black. 00.1 to 7()d ; autumn black .JOd to odd: winter fawn. 78d to Slid; autumn fawn. 40d to flOd: hareskins. 30(1 to 42d: horsehair. 2l)d to 22(1.

Woollies at pi ft prices at McKay s Great Heconstruction Sale. Ladies costumes 27s fid. knitted dresses 14s 0(1. cardigans and jumpers at ”s lid. Get in earlv.—Advt.

He on guard against Influenza. Take “XAZOL” the ready for use and money-saving remedy. 00 doses Is fid.

Fleecy Underwear (in the liest hng--1 ish makes) underpants and singlets 5s 9d; all wool underpants and singlets Os 11(1 and 7s lid; fleecy all wool muffLrs ds Gd; others 7s 6d to 12s Gd at W. H. Stopforth’s. Revell St.—Advt. Keep influenza at hay by taking “XAZOL.” Its soothing, penetrating healing properties, give instant relief to coughs' and colds. Is fid for oO doses.

Just arrived—A further large consignment of choice apples consisting of Sturmers and other choice varieties with instructions to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co.. Ltd., Phone *s> 2. —Advt,

The Choral Society’s practice will he held in All Saints schoolroom this evening at * o'clock sharp.

Bargains at Stephens Rros. Shop early, bailies' singlets Is fid, fis, os, ladies' black hose Is fid, Js fid. ladies’ nightdresses os (id, (is Oil, and other bargains too numerous to mention.—Advt.

Sensational bargains in Iwiy’s sports suits, usually -19 s Oil. now 22 s OcU liest Petone. Men’s overalls 9s lid. denims now Os lid. McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale.—Advt.

Linoleum in all wide widths have just been landed by Harley’s Ltd.. House Furnishers. (ireymouth, for the spring trade. It will repay you to consult the firm for your requirements, and a wonderful range of patterns are cm view to select from.

Important notice to out-of-town customers. W'e invite you to test Schroder and Co’s Great Winter Clearance Sale, cciniincncing on Saturday. •Inly 19th. Stupendous bargains giving sale event of the* season.—Advt. This (Friday) evening the concert and hall in aid of the piano timd takes place in the Public Hall, Kokatahi. A capital musical programme lias been arranged for the' concert. and for the ball good music and a tine iloor arc* assured. A huge number ot tickets have l been disposed of and a great success is anticipated.

The usual weekly euchre tournament ,in aid of the building fund of the R.S.A. took place at the Soldiers’ Hall lust night, when the attendance was up to the average! Ten games of euchre were engaged in. the winners proving to hi* Mrs \\ . Keller (aftei playing oil' with two other ladies), and Mr Cooper. Consolation prizes were •iron hv Mrs 1. Brown and Mr Sumner. Supper was served, and a dance billowed Mrs Cooper supplying excellent music and Mr Sumner being M.C. The tournament will he continued cm Tluirsdav evening next when .Mrs Kellei will donate the lady’s prize. Boys’ all wool colonial grey jerseys, sizes JJin. JBin. to clear at os 11 cl each at Hallenstein’s. Bevell St. —Advt.

A very pleasant evening was spent in All Saints Schoolroom last evening when members of the Church Choir entertained Mr and -Mrs Purchas at a sccial evening, prior to their departure for Akaroa. Several soloists rendered items and competitions were hold, altogether (the evening -being most enjoyable. During the evening a presentation was made to Mr Purchas cm behalf of the Choir niembers. Mr Purchas, in replying, stated that the years lie hail spent- as a member of All Saints’ Choir had been vciv pleasant. The singing of ‘’For They arc' .lolly Good Eel lows” “Aulcl Lang Syne”, and tho National Anthem brought a very successful function to a close.

A very pleasant little function took place at the' R.S.A. Hall on M ednesdav evening, when the pupils ot Miss Melba Gibbons assembled together to make her a small presentation in recognition of her valuable teaching and winning the championship ol N./. Two tiny tots. Gladys Turner and Home Hall danced the' Highland Klin-g and were nine'll applauded ; also Vera Cooper, Elmo Tullorh, Norma Gibbous daiircil the Highland I‘Ting with great credit to their teacher. Mr G. Davidson made a very appropriate speech in regard to Miss Melba Gibbons winning the championship of N.Z.. giving much credit tor the way her pupils danced and lie called cm the' two tin.v tots to make the presentation. which was a manicure set on behalf of ihe pupils, and a beautiful bouquet, from the two tiny tots. Ihe singing of ’’She’s a Jolly Good Eellow.” and three cheers for the champion brought a pleasant little liinction to a close.

Youths’ long trousers, sports suits m grevs, browns anil dark tweeds, fit youths 11 to 19 years to dear at bos at llalleiistein’s Revell St.—Advt.

Greatest money saving event in the history of Hokitika. McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale now going strong. Send for bargain lists.—Advt.

I'onl Owners: Save annoyance, save work, save time, save money by using

“King" Automatic Oilers. Ensure more power, speed, smoother running and reduce cost of engine repairs. 1L I’. M„ .Maiming and Co., ■> llcdford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.