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Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1924, Page 2

In accordance with the resolution carried at tin' annual mooting of the Bowling Club, subscriptions must ho pajd before tbo end of November to secure a rebate of 10s (id.

Floor coverings. We ask you to see our selection ol carpet runners, hearth rugs, and linoleum etc. We sun satisfy your artistic taste as well as join pocket. Addisons. —Ad vt.

Mr William Moltrnm, licensee of Unfit v Hotel. Westport, died on Monday morning. Deceased had been in illhealth for some time and was living hv himself. Deceased who was .V2 years of age. had been a deputy ill the M melton mine, lie went through the Boer War and served three years in the late war. receiving injuries Irom which he never fully recovered. The only relation is a brother who resides in \ ictoria.

The Wcsi’and Baling Club in preparation for its forthcoming meeting has had all the buildings repainted, as well as a goad ileal of the foming. The appointments now present a very atti active appearance. The racing track is in splendid order promising well for th.. Christmas meeting, entries for which close the first Friday in December. The Westland Trotting Club has had necessary attention paid also to the trotting track on which their meeting will he held eaily in .lanunry. I’atn ns in both branches <f sport will find themselves well catered ior.

For some time past thefts from tin Christchurch public telephone machine: have h n eu the subject of police inquities. Apart from the monetary loss ti the Telephone Department rolisiderabh inconvenience has been caused tliroiigl damage to telephones. I he arrangement of an automatic hell signal lor : police officer posted close by a box at the comer of Brown’s Bond and XL Albans Street <••• Tuesday night resulted in tin- arrest. uF a youth ol about IS yurs. who will lie brought helori the .Magistrate’s Court.

Our stock of corsets and brassiere: is much the largest on the Coast. Al the best makes in several dill'crctil numbers, including l.a Diva Warner: I! and C, D and A, lierlei Spiraloid am Defiance. Addison’s.- Advt.

A reminder is given of the meeting at the Town Mali to-morrow night to meet the rcpre“o-iitnt-ivcs ol the Dunedin exhibition m'oveiueiit. The lOxllihit.inn will he held in about a year’s time, and tho preliminary ai rangeinents are being advanced. It will he the largest .exhibition ever held in the Dominion and will attract a. great volume of oversea traffic. It is highly desirable the district should lie well IVpi evented at the Kxliihition and no doubt the meeting ki-miiriiiw night will take steps to that end. The public should lend their aid by a representative attendance at the meeting in question.

Costumes, frocks and suits showing signs of wear are given a new lease ol life hv a timely trip to C. Taylor and Co., the expert dyers and dry cleaners, for whom B. Paterson. Revell Street, is the local agent. Charges for this class of work are very moderate and mailv people are taking advantage ol Hu* service offered and having their garnvnts spruced-up before the holiday rush sets in. All work entrusted to us is returned promptly.—Advt.

Am inquest was form,illy opened a t Ashburton on Tuesday afternoon. Mini adjourned sine die. concerning the den 111 of Thomas Stewart, farm labourer, of Rakain. aged fil years. 'I lie deceased was admitted to the Ashburton Countv Hospital on Ortober tilth, suffering from extensive injuries received by being gorcil bv a bull. The Dist ri'-t' Coroner (Mr J. Cow) presided, and Constable (VCiradv represented the police. F.videnco of identilieation was pi veil by Charles Mitchell Stewart, of ■Christchurch, son of deceased. V\ itness. giving evidence, stated that Ins father, who had been employed on the Langley Estate, had made a statement to him. in thi‘ presence of the matron and witness’s sister, that when he had finished milking he nlempled to -take the milk to the dairv. Crossing the yard, the hull walked tin to him, and witness dropped the milk pails and armed himself with a stick, which was handy, and which he kept for the purpose. The hull came on. and the stick broke the first, time he hit the animal, which then knocked him down. Deceased bad stated that- the hull was dangerous and always followed him.

A sensation was caused at the Philatelic Kxhibition in the Art Gallery, Christchurch, on Tuesday morning when it was discovered that a sheet of stamps forming part of an exhibit by one of the leading philatelists of the Dominion had been stolen. 'I he stamps comprised a small collection of the issues of the British Colony of ikirhadoes, hearing portraits of King George V. The value could not be ascertained yesterday. The theft was discovered as the result of a reporter picking up a stamp from the floor near the Armagh Street entrance to the Art Callery. Realising that it would be from one of the exhibits lie took it to an official of the exhibition, and on making an inspection of the exhibits, the official discovered that a sheet of ■Barbados stamps was missing from its place in the frame. The police were at once notified and a detective was sent to the exhibition to investigate the matter. 1/ut the thief has not been cn light.

Steam Boiler Owners: Bemove all existing scale without injury and prevent more from forming by using "Stopskaje,” which ensures low coal bills. H. J\ M. .Manning and Co., o Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. Thrffty folk ask definitely for Sliarland’s Fluid Magnesia. Freshest, strongest and purest. Larger bottle—lower price.—Advt.

The lovliest fabrics for summer dresses are here and prices are very reasonaide. The wonderful colour effects are very charming and the dainties of these fabrics will please every lady. New milliner/ models in dainty design and fashionable colouring have now been opened up for the ’Xmas season. These fashionable hats represent the very latest vogue. Call and feast your eyes. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

-Mr J. A. Kidd and relatives insert notices of thanks in this issue.

Newman’s ears will leave the Garage for the Bess Ball to-morrow evening at 7.30 o’clock. Please hook seats.

On the howling green last evening in it game for the Crosses, the holders, Messrs J. Breeze and Blank were defeated by Messrs Bishop and Beniamin hv 9 to 22.

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

Our mercery department is well supplied with seasonable wearing apparel and goods useful for the coming gift season. An early inspection will be amply repaid. Addisons.- —Advt.

Air Bollard, Minister of Internal Affairs. intends personally inspecting a number of racecourses for which new permits have been requested. He leaves on Tuesday next for North Auckland, visiting two courses. .Subsequently he will visit the South Island for Lite same purpose. The newly formed Hokitika Motor Cluli will hold their postponed run to Bake Kanieri on Sunday next, leaving the Town Clock at 10.15 o’eoek. Monikers intending to take part are requested to he at the starting place punclnnl-

Mr T. W. Bbodes. ALB. for Thames, has advised Mr A. Clifton of Bilim as follows:—“Some time ago I received a letter from von enquiring about the gold embargo and compensation. I regret to say that although J have liied again and again to have the gold producers position recognised and compensation awarded. I. do not see the least prospci t ol success.

Furniture —the most acceptable Christinas gill. For the bridal pair, for father and ’mother, for cherished friends, what mote acceptable than furniture! Harley's have a host ol different pieces most suitable for Yuletide gifts:. Handsome sideboards, chesterfields, duchesses, wardrobes. Moriis and easy chairs, tables, etc., all of seasoned wood and ol that high glade workmanship which bespeaks lasting good appearance. All pieces are marked at prhes you can afford to pay. Come to-day. Harley and Co., Greymouth.—Advt.

Within the next two weeks or so the Fiiioii Steam Ship Company’s passenger steamer. Wahino. which is being converted into an nil-burner at I’ort Chalmers will he ready to take up summer running in the I,yUcltnn-AA cllingtim ferrv service. Ihe \\ aliine is to enter the service from Wellington nit Monday. December loth. ’lbis will cause :I'slight readjustment in the running of the Maori; this vessel, on arrival at Wellington, on Sunday. Dee. Mill, will wait at that port until Tuesday December Kith, when she will continue her running. The Mararoa wall he withdrawn from the ferry service on her arrival at Wellington on Tuesday. December Kith.

French, Swiss and English knitted wool costumes, jumpers, jumper frocks in silk, silk and wool, and line wools is another prominent foaturo at Schroder and Co’s Spring show, now on. Inspection cordially invited. Evening frocks and flowers a speciality at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt. Beal Fuji Sill; -all pure Silk; .‘Win. wide, I’riee 2s I Id yard ; Silk laics and insertions for trimming same Id. Gd and 9d yard, in big demand for ladies' underclothing, at McKay’s the Beading Drapers, 1 lokitika. —Advt. Economise effort; save time and money! Polish floors, furniture and leather goods with liquid' “Tan-ul.” More shine; less rub.— Advt.

Men’s IV.lmcr Knap denim working tr* 11 users Ss lid pair; Colonial woollen working sex Is 3d per pair at McKay s, The Beading Drafters, 1 lokitika.- Advt.

If it’s ilnoreloth or linoleum, go to McKay’s. Having direct communication with the source ol supply the manufacturers they are enabled to give better values than others not. so fortunately placed. Bool; al these prices for tilt wide lloorclollis and linos: lis 9-1, 7s 9d, Ss 9-1, and Ills 9-1 a vtirtl. Save money by furnishing. At McKay’s Hokitika.—Advt. No had after-eli'ects with Wade’s Worm Figs. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.