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Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1925, Page 2

A notito of thanks in connection with the fire in St.. Mary's School appears in another column.

Huy or reserve vour ’Xmas presentnow from of complete stock of novelties. Addisons.—Ail vt.

A yomir son of Mr and Mrs Vi l>. Hoherston, of Hossiuwn met with severe injuries on ’Monday afternoon, says the Inaugahua “Times.” through a horse he was riding falling. It appears he was turning the c-orner near Mr W. F. Brett’s residence when the horse slioped and came down throwing tlie lad heavily. Me received severe eius and injuries to the right lee and foot, and on the doctor's advice will have to stay in bed for some three weeks or more.

Saturday is now close at hand. On -that day on Cass Square there is sure to he a great throng of ]x'<ple interested in the desire to help the Hokitika Beautifying Society. The gala day will Ik* in progress. The programme is full of interesting events, and patrons will have opportunity for pleasant entertainment as well as instruction. Sports and games will be in progress for the young, the well-laden stalls will dispose of the gifts for sale: sweets and refreshment stalls will he well stocked; a cooking demonstration will lie in progress; and last but not least there will lie the Baby Parade to engross the interest and attention of all. The Band parades for the occasion which will he a half-holiday in town. Polish your floors with “ Tan-ol ” lighter work and a better, brighter polish. Also good for furniture, tan boots and leather goods.—AdlE

For the children’s hall at Woodstock to-night ears will leave Newman’s garage at 8 o’clock.

The Municipal Band will he in atentlance on Cass Square on Saturday ittcrnoon. Members are requested to nect on the Square at 2.30 p.m. The two scrutineers for the electoral candidates (Messrs Scott- and Doogan) in this i»uo publish an appreciation of the efficient work of the Returning Officer (Mr (i. Coles) during the scrutiny.

The not profit of the July Winter show at Hawera was £llOO. a record for the society. It is interesting to note that the number of people admitted through the turnstiles equalled approximately four times the population of Hawera Borough. Voting in the back-blocks districts has more romance and adventure in it than voting in the city. A correspondent of the “Manawatu Daily Times.” relating the experiences of settlers in the Pukekaroro district on election day. states that a family set out to walk niie and a half miles to join three other neighbours on a large brillock-drav.n sledge. The sledge was specially built for tlie occasion to cover the five miles stretch of muddy road to the nearest booth. In some places the mud was four feet- deep. Tlie bullocks won the day. and three hours alter setting out Ihe sledge arrived at its destination. After the voting stores were taken on hoard and the party set out to cover the muddy road once again.

That old-fashioned. hack-aching method is an absolute “ washout ■ ince scientific research lias handed us (lie famous " No-Rubhing Laundry 1 lelp.”—Advt. Addisons wish io notify their customers of the arrival of their new linoleums direct from the home markets. Also carpet runners jo.st opened.— Advt.

Half-price days commencing Friday. November 13th, new summer goods right down to half usual prices. Being heavily overstoeked we give you tour chance to lmy our surplus stocks at half prices, .loin in with the thrifty, make this big concession sale you savings bank. MeGruer’s llallI’rice Sale, Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt. An early inspection is cordially invited to inspect a special shipment of art silk dress studs, ginghams, and voiles, linens and other Christmas novelties at special cut prices at Schroder and Co’s. —Advt. Wade’s Worm Figs—a sure and sale agent for removing worms. Pleasant, to take.—Advt. Sore throats promptly relieved liy taking a few drops of ” Naz.ol ” on sugar. Quickly banishes summer colds. U lid for (1(1 doses. Advl.