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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1925, Page 2

Tlio iinnual meeting oi the Hokitika Ons Coy takes place at b o'clock next Wednesday afternoon. A monster kali will be bold in the Public Hall. Kokaiahi mi Tuesday, .Juno '-’nil., in aid ol tlio hall lands. The adjourned annual mootin'.: ol the Westland Progress League will he held at the County Chanihers at ; .30 o clock ~n Monday evening. 'll members and intoutline now motn.bors are invttoil to at: t«> ml. .Mothers are you getting hahv ready Cor the 'how next Thursday afternoon at the .Soldiers Hall? ihere ;ire six' classes to ensure fair competition and silver trophies lor the host nuliies, Messrs C. W. Jones and Son. notify that they are taking over the (. hole Bakery. Weld street, from June Ist. and they ask for a share of public patronage. I.a<lies. next Thursday afternoon, at the Soldiers’ Hall will he the popular rendezvous for the good tolls l>ent on helping a worthy cause. Admission tree. Afternoon tea ltd, cakes for sale.

An interesting, event for the ladies, next week will he the cooking competition and hahy show to take place on Thursday afternoon in aid of the R.S.A. building fund. This novel entertainment should attract- considerable competition, and result in a very pleasant gathering. The event is fixed for the afternoon, while at night the weekly euchre assembly will take place. On Saturday next the R.S.A. winds up its campaign for funds with a final gift day at the depot closing at B.JO p.tp, with a dutch auction,

notice of thanks ill this issue. .Mr ami Mrs A. Grouf.sliy insert a

( hildren’s service at All Saints on Sunday will start at 2.15 instead of the ti.'Ual -..'kh

For the Oreymoiilh Swimming Bath Bazaar on Saturday. 30th. May the Hail way Department is delaying the <1.1.-, p.m. Saturday train for Hokitika to leave Greymouth at 10.0 p.m.

A Dodge of Sorrow will he held by the Lodge Westland Kilwinning to-mor-row (Sunday) afternoon at 3 o’clock. Visiting brethren will he welcomed.— Advt.

Cars "ill run to Greymouth on Mmirluv and Tuesday nights to Sir H. Lauder’s concert leaving Hokitika at 0 p.m. and returning after concert. Only a lew seats left. King 'Rhone I IS-., Orr lines.— Advt. At, a meeting ol Director- ol the Central Factory it wa.s decided to pay Is (id per lb for butter lat. eommene. ing on Ist. dune to 31st. August and to regular suppliers IVr sweet cream front approved dairies iF, and otheix Isg 9d.

A meeting of Howling C luh lady supporters will he held on Monday at t p.m. sharp at Mrs. H. A. Thompson’s residence to arrange for the annual social. Advt.

The Westland Comity Council will hold its annual meeting at linen on Wednesday next when the election of a Chairman fur the ensuing twelve months takes place. At 2 o’clock the Council will sit to deal with ordinary generai br.-iness.

Drop into the Soldiers Hall next Thursday afternoon 2.3(1 to 5 to see the cookery competition, enjoy the exhibition of fancy work and see the gathering of babies. It will he* something for the men and women ol the town and district to he interested in.

The output of the Westland Dairy Coy., has reached quite a large amount. The managing director reported to a meeting of Directors held hi-st Wednesday, that over 17(1 tons of butter had been manufactured up to 30th. April for ibis season already. It is reported that such quantity i- more than double that produced by any other Westland factory.

Yesterday at Christchurch, C. Campbell Wood, alias Argyll- Wood (alias the popular young man) was arrested by the police on a charge of passing a valueless cheque in Creymouth. Campbell, or Argyll-, has what the police.. call "a record’’ and he has a number of other charges to answer before he is brought over to Creymouth. Burglars entered the premises ot ...r I). I lanralinti, clothier and mercer, in Boundary St.. Creymouth. the other night and stoic a number of things, estimated at I lie Milne of £3O. Among Cm articles stolen were a number of mgs, a onaotilv of underwear. lootwear. and sonic bats. The intruders entered through the hack window, which tlvv left open alter leaving. Xo

At the Soldiers' Hall to-night commencin'- at . .3li o clock a chihlieu s I'ancv dress hull will he held. I here will he ten prizes lor ianey costumes and an interesting lompctitinn is prom-i.-»(-(1. The grand march and judging w ill take- Minn- at MIT o’clock. A dance for adults will he continued from 10 to mid-mght. Being Umpire Kve there Hu,nl,| 1,,, a largo general attendance. (Mi,d music will In- provided, and the

iunu;im’tiifMt !«• vpiirmLi nn p;iin> to male- the evening a pleasure-able one lor all who attend.

Dancing pc;:) le are reminded that (on idle! low’;- Orchestra, consisting of three players (piano, violin. Ih-lls. xylophone. drum ni'il good i-llei ts). is open for engagement in both town and country ami will play all the Idlest, in dance music at a reav-nahlc price. Engagements t-i date are: Mav -3rd., i!.t'. Fancy Dr-s- .liiVvtiile I • i!I ; It 3rd.. Ball at Kanivri ; June 1-tli. Hame at One Mile: July 3rd.. Blue ■i nr Benefit hall, li'/ok early t" avoid di-a: ; ~ii u t men l. Fur lull | arlicular.s write. ('. Heynish Fitzheri-i-rt Ft.. Hokitika.-- Advt.

It's sturdy, attractive ad inviting in appearance which must appeal to every purchaser of Harley’s furniture. Made nl the best seasoned timbers by expert workmen nil the West Coast. It you want good furniture at bedrock prices consult Harley's. House Furnishers. Grevmouth. Advt.

At the last meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Association it was announced that the committee who had run the lir.si annual Association bull had handed over the sum ol eleven guineas; all ex] cases having keen paid. The Association passed a very hearty vote of thanks to the ladies who provided and looked alter the slipper and lo tho gentlemen who had charge ol the arrangements. It is proposed to hold another function on Cass Square some time next month in order Lo raise further funds.

Special I’rize night. St. Mary'. Euchre. Monday 25th. May. The first prize for the lady will lie two handpainted cushion covers, and second is a pair of mauve felt si.piers. I he gent's first is a woollen cardigan jacket. Besides the foregoing there will he four prizes for the lucky table and two consolation prizes. Points as usual lor Season's Aggregate prizes. An excellent supper will he provided and dancing will commence at leu p.m. 'I he music will ho supplied by Goodicllows Orchestra and prizes will he tillered in connection with the novelty dances, Admission Is.—Advt.

A very special bargain at .McKay’s 15 Men's navy Xay.scloth overcoats l’rinee shape. Usual price £5 ss. Specmi price £•_’ IBs. See these (oats. —Adv

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

The Commerce Super Klevcn, new model 11 ton. chassis, bigger and better than ever, wheelbase P 27 inches against 142 inches. Heavier frame and wheels and much more powerful motor. Other models, twelve. 11-2 tons, model fourteen 2-21 tons, model twenty-live 3-3 i tons. Bull particulars in catalogues. Pro e and extended terms upon application to Mark Sprot anti Company Ltd.. Greymouth. sole “West Const Distributors, also at 10b. Manchester SC, Christchurch.—Advt.

.McKav's bii inch " lira, mar ” ! n toil. a dark brown mixture, very warm and suitable for s: lmi I dresses. Csual price ha lid a yard. McKay's Special Campaign.- price T- I'd a yard. - Advt.