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Hokitika Guardian, 30 September 1926, Page 2

The annual meeting of the Westland A. and P. Association will he held at the County Chambers on Saturday, Oct. Otli. at 1,30 p.m. sharp. The Crey Howling Club, opened the season yesterday afternoon, there being a good attendance of players, and the green vvas in good order, Wanted a good talking parrot. Must be able to shout “Come add buy popular Golden Treasure Improved Double Butt Art Union Tickets. Tickets 2s fid each. If you’re rich n book of nine for Cl. £4003 in prizes. On safe everywhere.—Advt. There was a fair attendance at SI. Mary's euchre tournament last evening. The prize Winners were:—First, M,r G. Bell (an eiderdown quilt); second, Mr ,T. Walsh (a bedspread); third. Mrs W. Keller (half dozen face towels; fourth. Mrs MoDougnll (two door mats). The prizes for the tournament- on Tuesday will he:—First, exlo set in case : second, a tennis racquet : third, a safety razor: fourth, a fancy box of stationery. Irish I.incus, extra special purchase of the entire surplus stocks of the Pelfast Spinners Ltd., Dublin, bought at Ks Del in tibo pound. Beaiitiiul lianr. embroidered handkerchiefs, supper cloths, runiters, damasks, serviettes, quilts, dress linens and household drapery. Sale begins Saturday, Oct. 2nd. McCruers, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymout/i.—Advt. Four Onehunga fire brigadesmen met with a peculiar accident on Wednesday while attending a fire at Epsom. A jet of water struck an electric wire, and the current travelled down the conduit, which the superintendent accidentally caught hold of. He was knocked on top of the foreman, the pair bringing down two firemen in their full. One man sustained a cut h.-ind from a sheet of iron, otherwise no injuries were reported, hut all suffered from shock. Tall dark young fiian wishes to meet short fat lady with lots of money and willing to spend two or throe hundred on popular Golden Treasure Improved Double Butt Art Union Tickets. If successful willing to look after the £'4ooo prizes. Selling everywhere.— Advt. A meeting was held at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening to arrange for a military hall at an early date. The hall will be held on Wednesday. October 13th, followed by a juvenile ball the next evening. Being a military ball, officers and Territorials will attend in uniform. Beturned soldiers attending it is hoped will wear their uniforms if possible, and certainly tlieir decorations. The hall will he tendered as a benefit for the funds of the B.S.A. The admission price was fixed as follows :—Double ticket (is; gents 4s, ladies 3s. A meeting of ladies will be held at the Soldiers’ Hall at 7 o’clock to-morrow night to arrange for the catering. Sub-Committees were appointed in regard to the decorations and other details. It was stated the staff officers would attend, and a large and brilliant gathering could he expected. The proposal was taken up with considerable heartiness and the function should he very helpful to the funds t,o he benefitted. Found—2os for a hook of nine or '2s Cd for single tickets. A good investment for the £4OOO prizes in the popular Golden Treasure Improved Double Butt Art Union. On sale everywhere. —Advt. Just opened up new stocks of eolomf ed Fuji Silk in all the wanted shades at Is (id a yard, also smart designs in striped Fuji. These goods are in keen demand this season. Inspection invited. For value, Schroder and Co.— Advt. Wanted six good carpenters to spend their money in buying popular Golden Treasure • Improved Double Butt Art Union tickets. On sale everywhere. £4OOO prizes. Tickets 2s 6d each or book of nine for £l. Apply any dealer. —Aclvt. Cheap eggs'all the year round if you preserve a good supply now. Sharlnnd’s “ M.oa ” Brand Egg Preservative keeps them frc-sli for months, (.'lean and economical. —Aclvt. No broadcasting of ticket or coupon books in tlie Golden Treasure Art Union closing 30th. Sept. £4OOO for 2s Gd. P.O. Box 171. Greymouth.—Advt. McKay’s store —a better store than ever before—Here are the fashion needs of the c-ity of Hokitika. Call and inspect the great display of new season’s fashions, equal to any city store.—-Advt-. First aid for coughs, colds and influenza Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— AdvN ' " *

Notice of an impounded grey gelding - appears in this issue. A meeting of ladies willing to assist in the running of a grand military ball on October 13th will -be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday evening, Oct. Ist, at 7 o’clock sharp.—Advt. All*those interested in promoting the revival, of St. Mary’s Debating Society, are cordially invited to attend si meeting of the above at St. Mary’s Club Booms this evening at eight o’clock.—Advt. Next Friday, October Ist. is the lucky night at the Beturned Soldiers' euchre, when once again eight prizes will he for competition. First prize, 7011, bag of sugar, 501 b of flour, 51b tin of tea ; second, (ill) billy of tea ; third, Gib butter; fourth, 31b billy of tea; fifth. 2511) of flour; sixth, -I tins fruit; seventh, (i tins of jam; eighth, 1 dozen jellies. As usual, all prize winners will play off at the end of season for a lady’s or gent’s bicycle. Players are requested to he seated at 8 o’clock sharp. Supper I Good prizes ! Admission 2s.—Advt. Disclaimer.—“l, Bill Jones, am not the person accused of not buying tickets in the* popular Golden Treasure improved Double Butt Art Union. Besides many single tickets of 2s Gd each I have a number of 20s books of nine and hope to win the £4OOO prizes. ’ — Advt. 'There is only one way that a business can be built up and that is by selling customers goods that will stand the " wear test.” When buying sheetings, pillow casings or damasks see that you get “ Abanco.” better value not obtainable.—Schroder and Co.— Advt. Reinforcements have arrived in oui linoleum department. Ib new linoleum bordered squares, prices dot. to 955. 6ft inlaid linoleum, 12s lid a yard.McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. When eggs are dear, just go to the cupboard and get some preserved ones. As good as fresh if you use Shavlaml’s “Mon” Brand Egg Preservative.— Advt. New season’s curtains, plain and coloured madras—ls Bd to Is lid a yard; Art Silk Curtains in rose, gold, green and royal shades, (Is, Gd a yard. McKay's, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. .lust landed a consignment of 200 cases of Stunner and cooking apples. The grower instructs us to sell at the lowest market prices. This is one of the last consignments this season. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2).—Advt. A wonderful assortment to select from at McKay's great millinery display. From their beauty and style you’ll wonder how McKay’s can really sell them at such moderate prices. Call and have a look anyhow.—Advt. William B. Lee and Smith Hargreaves. the famous British towelmakers. supply McKay’s with ton els direct from their mills. McKay’s save all the middleman’s profits, and thereby can offer the best quality towels at the lowest prices. White and coloured towels Is Gd to 4s lid, are good towels.— Advt. For Influenza Colds take Woods’ Great Peppermint « ure--4(1 vt.