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Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1924, Page 2

Merit's Wild and Bassett the local agents for the celebrated Overland ears notify a further reduction in the price of these <ars to £2lO. delivered at Hokitika. 'flic municipal swimming bath is again in popular use. The baths promise to Ik* as popular ns ever, particularly with the juvenile element. It was mainly for their use that the bath movement was undertaken, and it is pleasing to nee that the object is being achieved. The baths and buildings are in first class order. Our mercery department is well supplied with seasonable wearing apparel and goods useful for the coming giltseason. An early inspection will be amply repaid. Addisons.—Advt. The death occurred rather suddenly on Monday of Mr William ( liarles Knight, son of the late Mr and Mrs W . Knight of Black's point. I In* deceased was years of age. and had resided in the district practically all his life, and the dreaded miners’ pythisis was the immediate cause of his decease. He leaves a widow and 'two daughters (l.orna and Mrs W. Wearue) to mourn their loss. To-night fill roads will lead to the It.S.A. Hall, where the Kxcelsior Ball takes place! Kxcellent arrangements have been completed to ensure the

function lk*i l1<4 011 c of the season's successes. The ltoval Orchestra will render the latest in waltzes, fox-trots etc. while Mr AY. Sumner will he in charge of the floor which has undergone a special preparation. A first rate evening’s enjoyment guaranteed. Admission 2 s (id.-—Advt. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District for the week ended noon on Monday totalled 24, as follows: —North Canterbury: Scarlet fever o. diptheria 3. tuberculosis 1. pneumonia 2. pneumonic influenza 2. tetanus 1. Ashburton: Scltrlet fever 1. diptheria 1. tuberculosis 2. South Canterbury: Pneumonia 1. Duller: Scarlet fever 1. Grey: Diphtheria 3, erysipelas 1. Our stocks of corsets and brassures is much the largest on the Coast. All the best makes in several different numbers, including I.a Dwa Warners, D and A, D and L, lierlu, Spirloid and Defiance. Addison’s.—Advt.

Motorists: Leaky radiators permanently repaired with “Kadorene - ’. Just a few minutes and no interference with circulation. Two sizes 3s f*d and 10s (Id post paid. li. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Thrfftv folk ask definitely for Sharland’s Fluid Magnesia. Freshest, strongest and purest. Larger bottle—lower price,—Advt.

A dance will bo held in the Public Hall, Koitorangi on Wednesday, December 3rd. in aid of the half piano fund.

The .Manager of the Central factory advises that the wholesale price of Putter locally has been lowered hv ri e penny per lb. » Floor coverings. We ask you to see our selection of carpet runners, hearth rugs, and linoleum etc. We sail satisfy your artistic taste as well as your pocket. Addisons.—Advt. Yesterday two motor waggons ;»m-h overloaded with cans of cream ~.>:ii Waitalm and llarihnri arrived at the Central factory. Mr W. If. Sto|Tortb, incrier, is tearing for South Westland to-day and "Ml lie prepared to take orders for Xmas suits and general mercery,

The Central Factory's lorries seem to be heavily laden with cream from all directions and much interest is taken by onlookers as the waggon loads p-ass through Kanieri.

Turner's Station Mart announce tlul they have the new season’s fruit and vegetables arriving every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. A glume at the list in another (oluinn will 1011viuec.

Those interested in the Xew Zealand South Seas Kxhihiticn which s to be held at Dunedin 1025-20 are invited to attend a meeting ill the Town Hal! on Friday the 21st. Xovemher. at 8 p.m. when the directors of the Company "ill explain the aims and übje; ts of the Kxhihition.

The weekly euchre and dance look place at Si Mary’s Club rooms on Monday evening, the attendance being large. At cards the first ladies’ prize was won by .Mrs Kih-ullen, ami the second by .Miss I rquharL Air O’Loughlin won the first gents’ prize, and Air (iilloolv the second. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs F. Cooper.

A mail named Carson had a narrow (>scape from drowning ill the (!rey Diver on .Monday evening. Shortly alter six o’clock he was walking nlolig the wharf, when he tripped and fell ever the side. Hearing cries for help, two seamen from the Fnimi Company's steamer Karori, dived in and the mail was rescued.

The lovliest fabrics for summer dresses are here and prices tire very reasonaide. The wonderful colour effects tiro very charming and tlie dainties of these fabrics will please every lady. Xew milliner-' models in dainty design and fashionable colouring have now been opened up for the ’Xmas season. These fashionable bats represent the very latest vogue. Call and feast your eyes. Mi-Gruer’s, Hokitika and (irevinoutli.—Advt.

If the catering at Wembley Inis been on a wholesale scale, so have been the breakages. An Knglish correspondent, writes that from tlie inauguration id' the Exhibition until September .’kith the crickerv casualty last read as follows: ( ups broken. 370.(1110, the majority with smashed handles; saucers broken, 200.000 irrespective of those slightly cracked hut aide to continue mi duty: teapots, 150,000 chiefly with broken spouts; glasses (all shapes and sizes), 170,000. These figures, he adds, if astounding, are nevertheless official. Visitors to the Kxliildtinn have consumed 12-5 tolls of butter and 200.0001 bof tea of all kinds, 850,000 plain buns, 200,000 Swiss Inins, 530,000 rock buns, 075,000 plain mils, 7-50,000 21b loaves of bread, and 250,000 rock cakes.

This season's strawberries and raspberries will be arriving about December. in bulk (l llli wooden buckets). The prices ,-ue strawberries, per lb Bid; Raspberries Is per lb with a charge of 5s for the buckets to he refunded on returning same. To avoid disappointment. intending buyers should place tln-ir orders now with Mudley and Hobson, Kruilcrors, Greynimit h Advt.

French, Swiss and Knglish knitted wool costiimos, jumpers, jumper frocks in silk, silk tiiid wool, and fine wools is anot,her prominent feat tiro at Schroder and Co’s Spring show, now on. Inspection cordially invited. Evening frocks and flowers a speciality at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt.

Real Fuji Silk—all pure Silk; 30in. wide. Price 2s lid yard; Silk lines and insertions for trimming same -Id, Gd and fid yard, in big demand for ladies' underclothing, til McKay’s the Leading Drapers. 1 Inkitika.—Advt.

Kl-01111mi.se elfort ; save time and money! Polish floors, furniture and leather goods w ith liquid " Tan-ol.” More shine; less rub.—Advt.

Men’s Palmer Knap denim working trousers Ss lid pair; Colonial woollen working sox Is 3d per pair at McKay's, The Leading Prn]K*rs, Hokitika.—Advt.