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Hokitika Guardian, 1 April 1926, Page 2

Too “Guardian ” will not he published to-morrow (Good Friday). A meeting of the Hospital Bottl'd takes place in Thursday next at 8 p.in. S|R‘ci;tl business to consider a levy for 1920-27. There was tt very heavv shower this morning, which included a good fall of hail, and the air has quite a wintry feeling. Motor drivers’ licenses for the year commencing to-day should he taken out forthwith. The fee is os and forms are obtainable from the County office. The Rev. J. F. Jack will conclude a five years’ ministry in Hokitika this week, holding services at Ross to-mor-row evening and on Sunday morning ti'iul evening at Hokitika and at Humphreys in the afternoon. .Mr and Airs Jack will leave for their new circuit, Greendttle, Canterbury on Tuesday morning. The chief holiday event locally will he the race meeting here on "Wednesday of next week. The Westland Racing Club will hold its autumn meeting on the Hokitika racecourse on that day. There is a splendid train service to all parts of the Westland system, and with the course in excellent order, patrons should witness a very pleasant meeting. The Municipal Band will he in attendance, and everything will he done to provide racegoers with a pleasant experience at this popular meeting of the Coast. The races will start at noon on Wednesday next. Belting: “ Tuffoid ” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisfaction to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

A grand ball will li3 held in tho Town Hall, Itimu on Thursday, April 8 th..

The death occurred yesterday merning at the Grey River Hospital, of Master William Ives, who has been seriously ill for a long time. Deceased, who was only 1G years of age, was the son of Air and Airs F. Ives, of Albert Street, Grey mouth.

Tho Westport Golf Club, whieh for the past twenty years or more lias had

its golf links on Snodgrass’s I arm, Orawaiti, this year transfers to the Westport Jockey Club’s racecourse, on the North Beach.

“At the Royal Show at Christchurch recently there was the best show of sheep that has ever been held in the world, according to experts.”—Air. D. Jones, ALP., at the opening of tho Northern A. and P. Association’s hall at Itangiora.

The death is reported from Rcefton, last night, of Alt' William E. Brown, mine manager, of Rcefton. Deceased

was a well-known figure in the northern mining district and was I!) years of age. The funeral takes place on Saturday afternoon, leaving the residence of Airs Peebles, mother of the wife of deceased.

“Farmers most work. They must he aught the science of farming. They nust ho trained farmers who are gong to keep on the land to bring prosicrity to the Dominion.”—The lion. 0. ]. lfawhen. Minister of Agriculture at the official opening of tbe new ball of blip North Canterbury A. and P. Assoc iation.

“AVo must promote tho love of the home amongst farmers and farmers’ wives. That is the way to keep the people cm the- land and prevent this incessant drift to tlio cities. Get the farmers’ wives to take up hobbies, chicken-raising or the like, and they H like the country.”—The lion. 0. J. Haw ken.. Minister of Agriculture, at Raiigiora oil Tuesday.

•■My only vice is tobacco,” said a debtor minder examination in the Supremo Court, Auckland, recently, before Mr. Justice Herd mini. "It costs me (is a week.” “Smoking,” observed bis Honor, smilingly, "is not a 'icvjP He Rid consider, however, Umk weelclv expenditure upon tobnciwwas rather large.

The work of connecting the electrical transmission lines between the Dobson power station and the Chapel Street sub-station will Ik- completed belore the Easter holidays. The current has been turned on to the sub-station len testing purposes with very satisfactory results. Tlio reticulation of the Grey mouth borough ar<*;i i.s now proccL’ilin*4, ami by tho onil ol noxt week the current will he available to a number of consumers. Good progress is being made with the erection of the reticulation lines to Dunganvi lie, sixteen miles from Greymouth, where electric, power is to he supplied to a modern type of dredge in the course of erection ill tlml district.

Preparations are now being finalised for tbe motor trip organising for the pioneers. The Automobile Association lias the inatter in band, and tbe excursion is to take place on .1 uesday iiext. leaving tbe Pioneers’ .Monument at 1.0.30, though if required cars will call lor tbe folk where necessary. Tlio picnic is to be- held at Lake Kanieri, where hot water will be provided. Parties will arrange their own luncheon baskets. Those dosirng to join the party may advk.j Air C. Gaylor. lion, secretary of thee Automobile Assn., who will be marshal of the motor procession on the clay of the picnic. Over a. dozen motor cars have boon offered, so that ample room will bo provided for visitors. All eligible are cordially invited to join in tbe outing which it is hoped "ill become an annual event. Tbe suggestion to bold such an excursion is a very happy one, and it is hoped it will be the success it deserves to lie and fine weather should certainly assure that result.

Owing to next Friday being (food Friday, Nurse Spring of the Plunket Society, will postpone her fortnightly vis to Hokitika until tho following Friday, April 9th.

50 pair of boys’ navy serge shorts, now 8s lid pair; men's pink singlets, all wool, lonely quality, 9s lid and 10s lid; also underpants in same quality. 9s fid and 10s lid. Get your winter underwear at \V. TI. Stopforth’s Sale.—Advt.

Sale ! Sale ! at W. H. Stopforth’s: Boys’ white striped and grey Horock’s cloth canoe shirts, usual prices for t.ho.s.? os lid to 8s Od, now nil 3s lid each. Boys’ pull-overs, usual price Ms (itl to 11s fid, now Cs lid to 6s Bd. Call and inspect at W. H. Stopfortli’s. - Atlvl.

Schroder atul Co must clear their stock of door mats at 3s fid and 4s fid each. Hearth Rugs 14s fid, Ids fid and 18s fid, usual price 21s. 22s fid and 2fis each. Linoleums nil at cash prices. Cretonne, Madras and Nottfliingham Lace Curtains Is, Is fid to 5s lid, worth 2s, 3s fid, 9s fid yard. Wo are not wanting a profit. We must sell the whole of our stock and sell the business—now, hurry up and secure the bargains.—Advt.

Brighter floors ami furniture—brighter hours lor mother! “ Tau-ol ” the liquid polish for floors, furniture am! leather goods, saves work and expense.—Advt.

Raster Gifts at Schroders. Hosiery bargains—. Silk hose 2s fid, 2s 3.1 d, ,1s fid, os fid, usual price 4s fid, 5s fid, (> fid and 7s Od. Cashmere, hose, in black and coloured, special new season’s purchase, got to go for 2s ltd. 3s (id, 4s (). and 5s fid per pair. "Worth Is fid a, pair extra. Children’s Black Sox, 3 pairs for Ls fid, tit Schroder and Co’s where everything is reduced in price. —Advt,

Newest Ensemble Suits, Costumes and Frocks, just opened up-—McKay’s, The Leading Drapers.— Advt. Nothing equals “ Nazol ” for putting colds and Inn fever to rout. All chemists. 60 doses for ls fid.—Advt. A “Tan-ol” shine is the best of all—brighter and lasts longer. For floor-coverings, furniture and leather goods.—Advt. Just landing a large consignment of choice dessert and cooking apples with instructions to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson Miclie! and Co., Ltd.—Advt.

Hokitika District High School navy serge uniform dresses, sizes 27 to 39 inches, prices 22s Od to 31s Od at McKay’s the Leading Drapers.—Advt. £5 buys you “Underwriters” Fire Extinguisher hut it secures for you reduced Insurance premiums arid is always ready to save you from fire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outbreak. R. P. M. Mannnig and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christ church.—Advt.

Harmony in the wash-house, harmony in the home, harmony everywhere is the splendid ambition of “NoRubbing Laundry Help.”—Advt.