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Hokitika Guardian, 16 October 1924, Page 2

Messrs IT. Matson and Co., will sell at T.eeston Kaleyards thirteen pedigree .lelsev bulls.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Trotting Club takes place to-night at tlie Club Rooms, Hamilton St.

.Mr E. Cholorton, optical specialist, notifies he will lie visiting Hokitika about Tuesday. Nov. 18th. •

A dance in aid of the hall ill mis is advertised to lie held in the Koiterangi public Hall on Monday, October 27th.

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

Soldiers’ Hall to-night (Thursday) at 3 o’clock, wind-up to the It S.A. euchre and presentation of aggregate prizes. Fight special prizes to lie competed lor in 12 games, including two return trips to Wailio Gorge by I’m cm and l.!crgamini’s motor service, flipper and a big dance to follow: Ladies Is. gentlemen Is (id.—Advt.

A reminder is given of the windingup night of the It.S.A. euchre at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night. Fight prizes are to he distributed in addition to the aggregate prizes for the endue tournament. Provision will be made for ex tin players. Supper will he served ;>iid a special dance in to f-»M(iv. .

II it’s floorcloth or linoleum, go to .McKay’s. Having direct eonuniiuication with the source ul supply—the manufacturers—-they are enabled to give better values than others not so fortunately placed. Look at these prices for Gft wide floorcloths and linos: (is 9(1, 7s 9il, 8s 9il, and 10s 9d a yard. Save money by 1 tirnishing. At’ .McKay’s Hokitika.—Ailvt.

The death oeounod yesterday morning of Mrs Allan McDonnell at her residence atTotara Flat. Deceased was one of the last of the early settlers A native of Fair Head, County Antrim, him., her husband and she came to New Zealand in the early seventies and had resided at Totara Flatover since. She.had been been in tailing health for some time past. She leaves a husband and four sons, John, Daniel. Alan, and Denis, and three '•daughters, Annie, Alary Jane, and Sarah, and several grand children. The Humphroy-Bi.shop Coy. gave one of their delightful entertainments at tlie Princess Theatre last night to a fair hut very appreciative audience. Counter attractions in town and country militated against a fit'll lionise, hut tlm.se who were fortunate enough

to lie present, had two hours and a half of very enjoyable entertainment. The programme presented was a very bright one. Every number found favor with .the audience. The show is bi;ight and novel in every detail from overture to curtain. '1 he orchestra is itself a feature often holding -the attention. The performers were at their best, and tile pronounced recalls by the audience encouraged the artists to excel more and more. Several of tin* assembled numbers were a delight and the ragtime quartette had difficulty in .separating themselves frrfni the very pleased audience. The baritone soloist gave great pleasure with his varied nunfhers, while the ladies all added pleasure and delight to tile scenes in which they appeared. There were many novel scenes and incidents in the production ot

some of the items, the ‘‘business” adding to the all round effect. The comedians were all good, their patter being humorous, and their whole work very clever. It was in fact a. programme of great pleasure, enjoyed most thoroughly by as appreciative an audience as ever gathered in the local theatre. The Company went north to-dav.

SOiit white linen laced twill sheeting, just landed direct from the makers. Croat value at 3s Gd wr yard at McKay and Sons, Hokitika.—Advt. Alotorists: Leaky radiators permanently repaired with “Radorenc”. Just a few minutes and no interference with circulation. 'Two sizes 3s Oil and 10s Cd post paid. R. P. Af. Manning and Co., 6 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

French, Swiss and English knitted wool costumes, jumpers, jumper frocks in silk, silk and wool, and fine wools is another prominent feature at Schroder and C’o’s Spring show, now on. Inspection cordially invited. Evening frocks and flowers a speciality at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt. Alotorists: Instill “Air Friction”

Carburetter. Cuts petrol bill in half. Means greater power ami speed with better running on high gear, and easier starting. ' R. P. .M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christ-church.—-Advt. That tickling, irritating cough can be promptly relieved by a few drops of “NAZOL” taken on lump sugar. 60 doses Is Cd. I

Messrs AlcGruer’s (Westland) Ltd., distribute an inset with this issue settine foith particulars of their economy sa.'e commencing on Friday morning.

The Westland Hospital Hoard notify in another column that all persons owing the Board money for maintenance fees will he sued for same fourteen days from this date.

A defendant while in the witness box, at the Magistrate’s Court this morning, took ill and collapsed and had to he assisted out into the open air, where he soon recovered sufficiently enough to come back into th£ court room.

Mr A. R. Green, the County motor driver inspector will be at the County Office, on Saturday and Monday next to examine those requiring certificates of competency for drivers’ licenses. These will Ik‘ the last days for public examination for the present, so that those desiring to qualify should arrange to he present on one of the days mentioned.

At the Town Mall to-morrow at 1t.30 o'clock, the Mayor invites tlie general pnhlc and all interested to meet Mr W. It. Hayward of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition to discuss matters affecting the representation of Westland at the Dunedin Exhibition next year. There should he a good attendance.

With the lengthening of the days, one is able to spend more time out-of-doors, and to those who ns yet have not made up house frocks n.nd drosses for picnic: wear, Paterson's showing o! cotton dress materials in all colours will he of particular interest. Extra heavy quality .lap Crepe is clearing at Is nor yard, and double width zephyrs at Is (id per Yard. Ask to sec them next time you call.

3 dwell, cheek, gingham hose dieses usually 8s (id each now a real snip at 3s lid at McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt

It is now generally accepted by modern Egyptologists that Tutankhamen originated that time-worn proverb: “You cannot .make bricks without straw,”-. any mure than you can run a modern up-to-date hospital without rash. This the Hospital* Board realised last night when they spent close on two hours revising the lists of patients owing fees to Westland Hospital, resulting in the order to have issued, after I I da/s notice of lio less than 103 summonses in tin l Magistrates Court.—Advt.

Economy sale atr McGrucr’s commencing Friday October 17th. A good opportunity to buy the new seasons goods at bargain prices. Me are out to make a big clearance in every depai tmenl and our sale values mean tine economy. Do your X’lnas shopping now and save on every purchase. Stupendous stocks to choose limn. Known for our low prices. McGnier’s The Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.