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Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1925, Page 2

Air E. Cholerton, optical specialist, is now in Hokitika and may he consulted at Keller's Hotel until Feh. 20th. Wonderful value in unbleached table damask, 54in. wide, ordinary price Is lid per vd.; 120yds only, now 2s lid yd. at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt. Intending competitors are finally reminded that the extended time for the closing of entries for the Westland A. and P. Show, expires to-morrow. The secretary (Mr Jarman) will be in attendance at the office Hamilton Street all day to-morrow to receive entries. A dance will be held in the Lower Kokatahi School on Friday evening, 13th, February, the admission for which will be gentlemen 2s, ladies Is. —U. Fern and F. Graham, joint lion, secs.—Advt. The Secretary of tlie Post and Telegraph Department has advised that the results of. All Black football matches Lo be played at Vancouver are expected to reach Auckland about mid-day on February loth., and February 22, and the information will be telephoned immediately to all exchanges that are then open. The same action will lie taken to distribute the results to all offices as in the case of the matches in England.

A line of GO distinctive art silk jumpers, just landed from home at unprecedented price reductions. Plain, white and colours in a variety of shapes. Wonderful value at Ss Id, 12s 6d, to 19s lid at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt.

At Addington stock market on Wednesday, sales of West Coast sheep were reported as follows):®—T. Nolan, Matanui 23 at 37s Id, 11 at 39s 3d; West Coast client 12 at 39s 3d, bnmlis sold included —T. E, Coates, Greymoutli, 237 from 38s Id to 45s Del, top juice for a pen of ten, a notable dralt. West Coast, client, 30 at 38s Id to 42s 9d; J. Donovan, Okarito 72 at 31s 3d to 41s Id; A. Mcßride, Matainui 134 at 33s 2d to 39s lid; West Coast clients 32 at 38s lOd; 78 at 35s lOd to 38s 3d; 22 at 33s to 38s; 10 at 37s'3d; 12 at 38s Id; 7(5 at 36s lid; 25 at 355; 143 at 34s lOd; J. .McGregor, Waitaha, 82 at 31s (id to 34s !W. • We are the people for Kupuc bod mattresses. We do a big tiling in tins line. Best Belgium ticking now (is ltd per yd. best samarang kajioe now 2s lb. Single bed costs 34s 3d, double 59s Oil made up. Best pillows Is Id at .McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt. Tlie Plumbers Conference sitting at Christchurch on Wednesday resolved: —‘'That this conference protests against the failure of the Government to pass legislation all'crding relief to employers from the undue hardship imposed by reason of the necessity of paying full wages to youths attending military camps aiid that this resolution he forwarded to the New Zealand Employers Federation "ith ail expression of disappointment that the necessary legislation was not passed last session, especially in view of the fact the youths are this year receiving remuneration from (lie Defence Department.” hi regard to Anzor Day, the Conlerenie also carried the following resoluton : “That the Government ho

strongly urged to ]» ss ainendng legislation providing fur the observance of Anzac Dav on a Sunday.”

At a Hireling of the executive el the Now Zealand Fire Brigades’ Asso<i at ton demonstration to he held at ' hristchim h on March 4, 5. 3, and 7. held at Christchurch on Wednesday evening it was reported that record entries had been received; The entries totalled 009, against 472 at Dunedin it: 1923. ’I he following programme ol events was recommended: Wednesday, March 4 Coupling for two men; hose, hydrant and union (wet); disabled event for live men. Thursday, March s.—Gilbert! Memorial, one man coupling; hose, hydrant and union for five men ; lour men event (wet). Friday. March 3. Special modern event foni men (ii/itor 1 wet;), asst oiali; M; four men squad drill; hose hydrant, union and ladder for live men; hose ;ml hydrant (wet) for three men. Saturday. March 7. Rescue eieiit. fur two men; huso and hydrant lor two men dressing (wet) ; hose, hydrant and I: ddor for live men,

In v icw of the fact that all schools will remain closed until the first week in March because of the epidemic ol inlantile paralysis in the Dominion, the Education Department has sent a circular memorandum to all Education Boards, asking them to arrange for a refresher course for school-teachers who are thus unemployed. It is suggested that such a course should lie arranged in the different- centres for one week, commencing February 23rd. Tli. arrangements for these classes are being considered in Canterbury bv the senior inspector and the Board’s officers. It has been projicsed that some of the instruction should include •drawing. physical drill, singing, science, history and needlework. The Department suggests that the Boards should re:eif.e the assistance of instructors and headmasters, who could act.

teachers or help arrange the courses The Department, also proposes that the Boards pay all the teachers' travelling expenses to ami J’roin the various centres. Boarding expenses are to he paid by the teachers. At Knox Church, Rcefton, on Tuesday there took' place the wedding of Mr John T., son of the late Air and .Mrs William Bone, of Blacks Point, and Emma Pretoria, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ale.Myn of Crampton Road. The bride was arrayed in apricot and lavender shot channelise satin, with georgette panels, and Imt to match, and carried a handsome bouquet of roses and carnations. The bridesmaids were .Miss Mavis Knight, of Westport, who wore pink crepe de chine with a blue early Victorian hat, and carried a bouquet of roses, African daisies and heather, and Aliss Olive Bone sister of the bridegroom, whose dress was of apricot crepe de chine, with apricot and silver hat to match ; her bouquet was oi French marigolds, gypsophilla, and everlasting daisies. Mr Jas AfcMyn. brother of the bride was the host man, and Mr R. Bone acted as groomsman. The church was nicely decorated b.v the girl friends of the bride. The Rev. J. Charteris performed the ceremony.

Alen I It will pay you to visit 11s and get some of the snips before they are all gone. Men’s suits, half hose, ties, shuts and hats all specially reduced. Inspection invited Addison’s. —Advt. Boiler Owners: Use “ Stopskale ” for cleaning. Keeps boiler free irom oil, grease and scale, prevents pitting, corrosion. galvanic action. W rite for booklet, R. P. AT. Manning and C’o., 8 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order, £lls in Greymouth. Ford Touring car,. good second handi £9O. —Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greymonth. —Advt. The only way to appreciate the extent of the money-savers offering at .McKay’s Great Sale is by inspection. Prices are being utterly smashed.— Advt. If you have not paid Schroder and Co’s Stock-taking Sale a visit, it will he your neighbours’ gains—hundreds of bargains daily offering. Now is the time to save money hy attending Schroder and Co’s Stock-taking Sale. Call early.—Advt. Shorter working hours for mother! “ Tan-ol ” liquid polish brightens floors and furniture in record time.—Advt.