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Hokitika Guardian, 25 March 1926, Page 2

A long night dance will be held in the Til iron Hull, Aralmra, to-morrow (Friday) night. Good music and sup per provided.—Advf.

Do your Easter buying at IV. 11. Stopforth’s big opening sale commencing on Saturday the 27th. Included in the sale are 140 of the new season’s overcoats, just landed.—Advt.

The Hokitika races take place on April 7tli. (Faster Wednesday). Nominations for ad events, close next Tuesday night. The programme includes five Hat races, a hurdle event, and two trotting races (one in harness and one in siuldl?). The rights to the booths etc., will be sold by public auction next Wednesday.

Addisons have landed their new wools for winter knitting, Beehive, Roslvii, Cycle, Patous and Nemisia. The best at the lowest prices.—Advt.

“People had fold me that Christchurch was a. glorious place,” said the Bishop elect in an interview on Tuesday at Christchurch. “I came here expecting much, and my expectations have been more than fulfilled. I am enchanted with the. city, though I was not able to get a sudden view of it when crossing the hills. This is an English city, and since arriving hero I have had an extraordinary feeling of homeliness. 1 have- been much struck with the Cathedral, whic-li is a wonderful church. After tho peal of welcome had been given from the Cathedral this morning we chatted with the bell-ringers, one of whom was found to have come from Kendal, my wife’s home-town. I much appreciate the warm ness of the welcome given us everywhere. I did not realise that people* were* so interested in our coming.”

There was a lengthy discussion at the meeting of the. Fire Board yesterday afternoon following the reading of Superintendent Braddou’s report in which lie stated that had there been a full pressure, of water available in the early stage of Sunday’s fire, the outbreak would have been confined to the office when? it apparently broke out. In view of the fact that Air Braddon estimated the fire loss nt about £SOOO, and that the delay in receiving the. necessary water pressure he estimated at eight minutes, it may he safely stated that the eight minutes ■short ago of water cost at least four thousand pounds. Judging by the discussion that took place at tho Fire Board meeting this result was brought about by the inefficiency of the telephone used to give til.? fire alarm, which apparently had not a strong enough battery to make the alarm bells ring sufficiently loud to awaken the sleepers at the other ends of the ■line—a false economy or absence of proper foresight that lias cost a verylarge sum indeed and mitigated the value of a very efficient- Fire Brigade.

The Bishop elect of Christchurch (Dr West Watson) stated on Monday that the whole family, Mrs West-Wat son and five children, had undertaken the voyage. from England, during which they had met, many New Zealanders returning to their country and others from tlie Homeland coming here for the first time. The New Zealanders had spoken highly of their country. The children wore quite content to come to this country to continue their careers. One of the older children had been at Sheltenliain, and bad hoped to go on to Oxford, while another had been trained at St. Thomas’s Hospital. While the Bishop-elect- believed he am! ill's Wext-Watson might he. considered of an ago when they could not become real Xew Zealanders, lie hoped to he able to share the ambitions and outlook of this country, and lie hoped the. children would he as natives of the Dominion. His father, who was 82 years of age. was file only living relative of the older generation. *

\V. IT. iStopfortli is opening un a huge. .sale on Saturday the 27th. This sale includes bankrupt stock to the value of £6OO recently purchased in Christchurch.—Advt. Bowling, tennis, croquet and cricket players ail resplendent in snowy white, thanks to “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.”—Advt. Call at \V. H. Stopforth’s on Saturday when the huge opening sale starts. Everything out down to ridiculous prices.—Advt. Hokitika District High School navy serge uniform dresses, sizes 27 to 39 inches, prices 22s Cd to 31s 6d at McKay’s the Leading Drapers.—Advt. Our first shipment of autumn millinery is now showing. Smart models and ready-to-wear novelty hats in the latest styles all at exceedingly low prices to effect a speedy sale for cash. Inspection invited.—Schroder and Co. —Advt. No harmful after effects from using Wade’s Worm Figs. Sure to act, pleasant to take.—Advt.

Ladies’ New Winter Felt Hats and Ready-to-Wear Hats, smart styles, just opened up—McKay’s, The Leading Drapers.—Advt.

Great sale of gloves and hose, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d up per pair at Schroder's Clearing Sale. Boys’ shirts 2s 6d, 3s 6d and 4s lid, each. Boys’ silk hose, 3s, 3s Cd, 3s lid, 4s 3d.—Advt.

Opened to-day at Addisons, colored Felts, ladies’ jumpers and fur necklets. —Advt.

Mr 15. Chestsrman notifies, in another column, that- he is taking over tho milk round from Mr Gallop as from April Ist. next.

M r Edward O’Fee advertises in another column that he will give £I,OOO to the man that can prove that he has bought a skin caught out of season on his present visit.

Members are reminded of the .special practice of the Municipal Band tonight at 8 p.m. .sharp. On Sunday tho Band will render a programme at the Westland Hospital, commencing at 0 p.m.

Shilling Sale at McGruer’s two days only. Final sale days, Saturday and Monday, March ‘27tli and 29tli. You can huv more for a shilling now than a shilling ever bought before, thousands of articles including shop soiled and faded articles of apparel worth from 2s to 59s now for speedy clearance at the mad price of Is each. A few shillings will go a long way. Doors open at 9.30. McGruer’s, lloldtika and Grcvmouth.—Advt.

IV. H. Stopforth announces his huge opening sale commencing Saturday the 27th. Great values to be gained and pounds to ho saved by calling along.— Advt.

Save pounds for Easter by calling at W. H. Stoplorth’s. Huge opening salo starting Saturday the 27th.. £OOO of bankrupt stock recently purchased in Christchurch cut down to tho lowest prices ever seen. Stupendous values in all lines; must be cleared regardless of cost. —Advt.

Motorists: Easy-starting in cold weather with “Air-Friction” Carburettor which saves petrol yet ensures greater power and speed with better pulling on high gear. B. P. M. Manning and Co., 5. Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Newest Ensemble Suits, Costumes and Frocks, just opened up—McKay’s, The Beading Drapers.— Advt.

“Tan-ol” does much and costs little. Renovates leather, shines tan shoes, polishes furniture, brightens floor-cloth. Quick, easy and economical.—Advt.