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Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1925, Page 2

Fit tries for the Arahura fat stock sales on .Monday appear in this issue.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. notify entries tor their Wataroa Stock Sale on Thursday, March 2Gth.

An acre block handy to Addington station. Christchurch, is offered for sale in this issue.

Next Saturday, tin. 1 Ladies' Committee aKsi- tiii“ the Ii.S.A. building fund will hold n Pound l):iv in Revel 1 street, where gifts of all kinds will lie on sale. Tile occasion is one calling ior liberal kelp, and no doubt gilts and financial help will Ik* forthcoming in the customary ready spirit on such occasions.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws the attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day's issue that Returns of band must he furnished not later than the Bth. April. Korins of return may he obtained at any post'd money-order oilko; they will not lie sent to taxpayers from the ofliocs of the Commissioner of Taxes unless written application is made for them.

The formal opening of the Kakapotalii bridge at Little M’aitaha at midday on Wednesday next will he of special interest to the southern people. It is hoped on tlu* occasion in question to fully impress the Hon. Minister with the. necessity of having railway rolling slock available next season lor the transport of the lamb traffic, which no doubt will he greater than ever. The settlers of the district are sure to foregather in numbers to meet the lion. Mr Anderson, who is making his first south trip. The Commerce Super Eleven, new model ] } ton. chassis, bigger and better than ever, wheelbase 127 inches against 112 inches. Heavier frame and wheels and much more powerful motor. Other models, twelve, l}-2 tons, model fourteen 2-2 i tons, model twenty-live 3-34

tons. Full particulars in catalogues. Price and extended terms upon application t.> Mark Sprot and Company Ltd., -Grey-mouth. sole West Coast Distributors, also at IC3, Manchester St., Christchurch. —Advt.

“The production of wheat has become a very vexed question at the present time,” said Mr R. Al. Morton. retiring president of the Canterbury A. and P. Association, at the annual meeting on Thursday night. The cost of production, continued Mr Morten, lias reached extreme limits, and unless those costs were reduced, there would appear to be no other remedy, from the wheat growers’ point of view, than that of the imposition of an import tax, to an extent necessary to adequately protect the wheat grower. The necessity for the extension of .scientific farming knowledge was evident, and it was quite possible that with such an extension, farmers might see their way to increase their yields, while at the same time reducing their overhead costs of production.

Last days of Sale—four days only. Friday. March 20th to Tuesday, March 22nd. The closing days of our great Summer Sale will be marked by an airay of bigger bargains in every department. Big droo in prices. Four days of great thrift’ and economy; come along early.—McGruer’s, Hokitika and Groy mouth.—Advt. Engineers : " Hewson*s ” Invincible Jointing Cement permanently cl muriates leaks in steam pipes. Absolutely reliable for steam, super heat, ammonia, suction, gas, motor work oil hot. and cold water joints. R. Pning and Co. 5 Bodford Bow, Christchurch .—Adv t.

The new coat's have arrived, a great display at -McKay’s'—Advt.

The Supreme Court sittings take place on Monday at 10 a.m. before Mr ,1 u'oticc* McHre.uVir. Only civil business is set down for hearing.

To-night! To-night!—The usual Saturday night dance will be held in the It.S.A. Hall. First-class music, firstclass lioor and efficient AI.C. Admission : (tents Is Gd. ladies Is.—-Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify that the sale of Air T. Irvine's lirst-cla-ss furniture and effects take place on the promises, Hampden St. at £ p.m. on Tuesday, 24 th. March, liesides the furniture and household appliances. a He Lago motor ear and two gent’s bicycles will also be offered for sale.

Autumn millinery and apparal have all arrived and the early buyer gets the choice. Call to-dav and see the latest in woollen costumes. jumpers, knitted frocks, etc.— -Addisons.—Advt.

Those who are on Lenten fare are realising the cost of piety, for eggs in Wellington are now As a dozen. Whether it is this seasonal demand, or whether the hens are going slow is a moot point, but the price stands, ana will probably result in reduced consumption for purposes other than alternatives to meat. It appears to he the experience of the retail trade, on the authority of a grocer with several shops and a rapid turnover, that the demand drops swiftly at 3s.

A destructive- lire occurred on the farm of Mr Henry ’i'obcck, Tai la-pu, Canterbury. ca.:ly on Thursday morning. At about 12. A!) a.m. a neighbour rang up Mr 'l’obeck to tell him that |,is stacks on the old farm, about three-quarters of mile from the homestead, were- burning. Six stacks of wheat:, between forty and fifty hags of pens, ami forty bags of < haST were destroyed. There is no indication as to the origin of the lire, hut it is significant that all six stacks were in lull blaze at Hie -aim- time. Mr Toheck will be a heavy loser, a- they were not covered by insurance.

Ladies, get this. For two days only wo are offering special values in fur coats. The latest in black and beaver eonev, musquash, etc.- —Addisons. — Advt.

As the result of .substantially lower quotations in Melbourne for Hour for export, there is an immediate possibility of a drop of up to Gd a bushel in the prices which New Zealand millers are now olfeiing farmers for wheat. During the past fortnight the price of Hour in Melbourne lias dropped from £ls His a ton 1.0. b. to £ll. After paying the duty ol £3 10s a toil North Island importers will 1.0 able to land Australian Hour at approximately £1!) it ton compared with Canterbury Hour at about £2l). A ( lirislchnreli miller (stated yesterday, says the •‘Lyttelton Times” of Friday, that lie would not be (surprised if the price of Australian Hour was reduced by a turtlier ten or lilteeu -shillings a ton within the next (tav or two as the market had a distinct downward tendemy. He was not icrtaiu how much wheat prices would have to be reduced in New Zealand ill order to meet the competition of Australian Hour, but it was quite possible that tlie drop would lie more than Gd a bushel.

St. John’s Church, Latimer Squa e. Christchurch was the scene of the wedding m Wednesday of Vesta, eldest daughter of Alt’s K. A. \\ ickos, oi (Jreymniith, to Stuart, eldest soil ol Mr and Airs W. Godfrey. of Avonside. The Rev. .). ]•'. Courscy was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air R Wicker.. wore a. georgette frock ol a soft cameo-pink shade, both the circular tunic and the skirt being finished with deep lieni.s of marabout trimming to tone. Ibe bridal veil ol net uf the same colour was arranged in mop-style, caught to the head with a ciolet of silver leaves and orange blossom, and ber bouquet (; l pink (lowers to match completed a dainty toilet. She 'ivas aitteiuk'd by one bridesmaid, ber sister, Alias Daisy AViekes, who wore a becoming lrcck of hydrangea blue georgette, made with a long bodice, the skirt being composed ol wide tucks and inset bands of hue. On her head she wore a band of small (lowers to tone with her frock, and she carried bouquet of blue hydrangeas. Mr A\ yn Cowlisliaw acted as best man.

Mill Owners: Get the host at lowest cost. Our quotes for “ Tulfoid ” Belting, Greases, Jointings, Boiler Compound, Files, Saws, Paint, etc., will convince you. 11. P. M. Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch.— Advt.

Schroder and Co. have opened out a splendid range of new knitted costumes and sports coats; silk, velvet and mnrocain frocks. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.