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Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1924, Page 2

llaimam’s butcher shop in Albert St.. (1 1 evmoiit h. was disposed ol by auction yc'tcrday to Air E. • Cooper, at a satisfactory figure, hy .Messrs Dalgct.v and Co. Ltd.

Hosiery ever makes an neventahh gift and Addison's have anticipated the holiday demand will) a particularly fine showing of silk and cashmere hosiery. Addison's.- Advt.

Air Gordon AhKay, who has been engaged in farming pursuits at Hari llari for the past three years, left for Canterbury yesterday, "here he will turn his attention to sliecpI'a rilling. Air .McKay was an enthusiastic member of the llari llari Football Club, and the mainstay of that team during the past few seasons, and .will he missed in Westland sporting circles.

At a special meeting of the Hokitika Cricket Club held last night, it was decided to abandon the A. and J!. teams, and constitute one senior team only. It was also decided to enter one or more junior teams for the competition. The Selection Committee are to meet to-night and classify the senior and junior players. Mr A. Thomas was appointed as additional selector. The .subscription was fixed for juniors at os (id.

There is on view :it Bi’ocklcluirst's. Revell .Street, the two handsome cups donated by tlie Westland Liiensod Victuallers' Association for the Westland mile handicap at the race meeting on tlie Hokitika course on Boxing Day, and for the Westland Trotting C’np. 8 miles, to he run on January olh. on the same course. The clips are of spe: in.! value, and are very worthy tr|hies for the purpose intendeil. Entries for the Hokitika races close on Friday of next week, and a goodly string of horses is expei ted. .Mr S. Borcham, vice-president of the New Zealand Workers’ I'nion, has received word from .Mr A. Cook (general secretary) that the Minister of Public Works has agreed to anamendment of the current public works agreement between the Public Works Department and the Union, whereby the Public Works employees will receive an increase of wages of Sd per day. making the basic wage lls per day. This will take effect as from November Ist last in all cases where the men are paid monthly.

'file quarterly meeting of Westland .Lodge SO. 1'.A.0.D. was held in the Lodge lloom on Thursday evening. A motion of condolence was passed to Bros, who have suffered a recent bereavement. The amount of £7 10s sick pay was passed for payment. It being nonunion uiglit there was keen competition if dr the different chairs. Accounts to the amount of £7 4s were passed for payment. Two propositions for ballot were received. A brothers’ contribution was paid out of tlie benevolent fund.

We have a particularly fine showing of millinery, both roady-to-wcars and untrimmed straws, which will appeal particularly to hoiday-makers. Addison’s.—Advt.

Mirror-like polish quickly and easily achieved with liquid “ Tan-ol.” Fine for floors, furniture and leather goods. AJbO in paste form. —Advt

The fortnightly service will he held in the Ross Methodist Church this (Friday) evening at 7.3 D.

Order of Masses and Devotions in St Mary’s Parish, Sunday, .‘filth. Nov A rah lira (One Mile llall). 8.3!) a.m. Hokitika 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

A meeting to form a branch of the League of Fiofitiersmen will he held at Kellers Sample rooms on Saturday evening at 7.30 o’clock.

Her Majesty Queen Alexandra will on Monday next ceiehraie tile Sotli anniversary of her Hitli. Her .Majesty having hccii horn in the Royal Palace. Copenhagen, on December Ist., 1811. Newmans Cars will leave the Oarage to-morrow (Saturday) at noon for Ross in connection with the funeral there. Please hook seats;

One hundred men’s and youth's Xmas ■suits, all sizes, latest shades, tit and style guaranteed. Piiees 03s to 110 s.. at W‘. H. Stopfortli’s.—Advt.

The hanks will he closed on Monday and Tuesday next in celebration of St Andrews Day which falls uii Sunday and "ill he observed on Monday, and the anniversary of the Province of Westland, whi;h will he observed on Tuesday.

The Rev. .1. Dannclir, the popular organiser for St. Saviours’ Orphanage who is at present visiting Hokitika, "ill conduct the services in the All Saints Church, Hokitika, on Sunday next. The service which is to be held at Koilerangi at 2.30 p.m. will also lie taken hy Mr Ifimnehr.

The gift that i- always appreciated a pair ot gloves. \\ e have a splendid .showing of these most essential items in milady’s attire and all are moderately priced. Addis,ms’s.—Advt.

The following are the handicaps for the hoys road race from Orey to I’m on and back on Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. from the Suburban Hotel:—A. !'wo!ii!l, 2n.;n. blnl. rcr.. J. Alan,leeson scr.. ,J. Atkinson, li. Mend. F. Rage. F. Flaherty. 11. (L Wilson. \\ . Kennedy. McDonald 10 sees; F. Taylor. F. Waters, V. O’Neill, P. Duffy, 13 secs; J. Hewlett-. H. Tint ill. F. Malloy ‘2O.

An economy hint—insist oil getting Sluirland’s Fluid .Magnesia. Fresher than the imported.—Advt.

The loveliest fabrics for summer drosses arc here and prices are very reasonable. 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 (’yes. AlrOruer’s, Hokitika and Creymoutli.—Advt.

Arriving end next week a large consignment of choice apricots from Central Otago. Our instructions are to sell at lowest ruling pi ice. Poole or,lei's early. Paterson, Michel nml Co., Ltd. Advt.

A sore ami pleasant specific for removing worms is Wade’s Worm I'igs. —Advt.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and asl •or pells’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the goods. “Pell's” is mild md ebar. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. (Trcymoiith, sole distributors.—Advt.

Aten’s Palmer Knap denim working trousers 8s lid pair; Colonial woollen working sox Is 3d per pair at McKay's. The Leading Dra|iers, llokilika.—Advt. Painting Time: .Springtime is painting time. Paint with “ Fibrinc” ; best protective for iron and steel work, resists acids and heat succcsslully. Covering capacity double ordinary paints. R. P. M. .Manning and Co., 3 Medford How, Christchurch. —Advt.