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Hokitika Guardian, 22 March 1927, Page 2

Ladies’ umbrellas, 7s 6d to 21s, newest handles at McKay’s.—Advt.

There will he a euchre tournament fit the Soldiers’ Hall next Friday night fit 8 o’clock.

Boys’ and youths’ oil coats and rubber coats are selling below cost price for cash at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The New Zealand Meat Producers Board advises that the following prices were offered for l'at stock for export on the 18th Marnh. Canterbury and North Otago: Prime woolly lambs aclbs and under BVd. 11. lbs to 421 hs 7jjd, 43bs and over Old; second quality lambs 71d.

The monthly meeting of the "Westland Hospital Board lapsed for the second time last evening, only Messrs Breeze, Davidson, Wells and Jeffries putting in an appearance. Ihe meeting stands further adjourned till next Monday at 7 p.m.

In spite of the inclement weather a very enjoyable evening was spent, at the Salvation Army Harvest Festival programme last night. To-night the programme will be given by the Hoki-t-ikh Band and a large attendance is

anticipated. Then' is a large quantity of fruit and vegetables to he disposed of at the close of the programme ami Mr Houston will officiate as auctioneer.

The Grey “Argus” states that the coining Mayoral election in Greymoutli is likely to sec three, if not four candidates in the field. One likely nominee is Mr J. D. Lynch, while the sitting Mayor (Mr W. H. Parfitt) will 1 doubtless bo a candidate, and a third likely entrant is Mr J. W. Greonslade (Chairman of the Power Board).

On Sunday the excursion from Christchurch to Otira was marred by rain which fell heavily at Arthur’s Pass and Otira. It was intensely cold, an dtlie thermometer at Arthur’s Pass station (registered only two degrees above freezing point. Over 380 passengers travelled by the excursion train, and of these only about -10 walked over the Pass.

A plucky act was witnessed at Lyttelton on Sunday. Iwo boys, apparently from Christchurch, acre playing on the ferry wharf, when the smaller of the two fell into the water between the wharf and the ferry steamer. The cider buy, who was aged about twelve, immediately dived in and kept his companion afloat- until assistance could he given by the crow of the steamer.

A. H. Turnbull and Co, ■ ! ( TTristeh.Mre.li have received the following cabled advice from Loudon, prices for last week being mentioned in .parenthesis: Butter—Danish. J 78s ; New Zealand, unsalted ]s2s to 1 oGs (Hi-ls to 16«). sailed I -Ms to litis (1.78 s to Wish There is a rather better demand. Cheese--" While and coloured. 7!s 1o 70s (81s to Bns). There is rather better demand. Canadian choose, while and coloured. 98s to OGs.

The big racing deputation which had a long interview with the Prime Minister at Wellington on Saturday, came away with the impression that t hoy made a request for a. reduction ill dividend tax at an unpropitious moment. Mr Coates clearly indicated that if there was to be any reduction of taxation is must apply to all sections of the community!. He is also reported lo have expressed the opinion that the Government is unlikely at this juncture to reduce taxation on what might be termed luxury activties. Full consideration, was. however, promised for several other requests not involving revenue.

The preparations lor ilu* elotulinnary recital on Friday week are proceeding apace. Miss ,lames win was here at tin: week end is arranging to recite ‘'.Dolly Varden,” a character sketch from Dickens’ “Burnaby Hndge.’’ This should he a very, fine presentation. Ynother item will he the dninnrtic recitation ‘‘The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes. Afiss Evans, of Boss, is being set down for a fine character sketch “Nydia” from 13u 1wer Lvtton’s “Last Days of Pompei.” A special feature will he the Shakespearean dialogue” in character from “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” In addition there will be musical monologues and humorous numbers, as well as vocal and instrumental items by way of variety. As a benefit for the local Plunket Society, an exceptionally attractive programme will be given.

Air J. S. Barrett has decided to send Count- C'avour to Sydney, to compete at the autumn meeting of the Australian Jockey Club. The Sydney Chip, on Easter ATonday, is his chief objective, but doubtless lie will also take part ill some of the weight-for-age, races Air Barrett has had the Sydney trip in mind for some time, but his final decision was only arrived at on Saturday, after his win in the Treiitham Gold Cup. Air Barrett remained in Wellington over the weekend, to complete transport arrangements. There will he no steamer from AVellington this week, and it is probable that Count Cavour will be shipped from Auckland. His trainer, T. H. Gillett, will go in charge of the Solferino gelding:, while F. C. Porter will make the trip later, to do the riding.

Bushmen ! The only way to keep dry and warm at your work, is to wear a “Swandri.” They are gitaraneed waterproof. Our cash prices are right. —AV. H. Stopforth. Rcvell St.— Advt.

AYhen buying sheetings, pillow cottons and damasks it is essential that, you buy goods that will wash and wear well. The qualities we sell have proved their genuineness. AVc guarantee every yard distributed, and will replace free, any cloth bearing the ‘Abanco” brand not giving absolute wash and wear satisfaction. 54 in. from Is 9d, 80in. from 2s 3d. pillow cotton from fs 2d.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Special line of Silk Hose in all wanted shades. This week’s price 3s I Id. —Addisons.—Advt.

Bainy days, rubber coats!—Ladies’ rubber coats, black, brown, saxe, 21s, 2.15. 29s 6d at AfeKay’s.—Advt.

Special Hokitika Sale. Every article substantially marked down by managing director and in addition eight cases of Eire Salvage goods from Greyrnouth to be cleared at half prices. This big Bargain sale commenced at nine o’clock on Friday. Afnrch 11th. at AlcGruer’s, Hokitika. Come prepared for wonderful bargains.—Advt. Summer salads need Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Pure and piquant, in bottle or draught Specify, and insist on Sharland s.”—Advt.

Latest popular songs—‘ Bella Donna Bundaberg,” “Thinking of Von,” “Smile a Little Bit,” “Gimme a Little Kiss.” “Any Ice To-day, Lady?” “I Can’t Forget,” “Just One ATo re Kiss,” “Who.” (from the musical comedy ‘Sunny’), “At Peace With the World “The. Letter Edged in Black,” “Cuckoo,” “Every Little Thing,” “It Alade You Happy.” “Aratador” the new “Valencia.” Price 2s, postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. AV. Yarrall, gramaphone and musical dealer, Revel! St. Hokitika.—Advt.

Sharland’s Table Vinegar for tnstio salads and pickles. No trace of mineral acids. Specify, and insist on “Shnriand’s.”—Advt

Special prices this week at Addison’s ■s-.cn’s Felts to clear at less than cost. See window for prices.—Advt.

Mr Jack Hartley, aged 83 years, passed away at the Old People’s florae at "Westport on Saturday. The late Mr ijartfey came from Lancashire, and was one of the original miners to start the' coal pit at Denniston.

A social dance will be held in tiro Upper Koiterangi Hall on Wednesday next in aid of the Kokatahi Sports Club. Patrons arc assured a pi'easant evening. Good music and supper provided.

The remains of the lute Mrs Condon, wife of Mr John Condon, of Mahitahi. whose death took place on Friday night during the crossing of the Southern Alps from Westland to Canterbury, via Copeland Pass will lie brought by train from Christchurch, arriving at Hokitika. this evening, the funeral taking place to Hokitika cemetery to-morrow afternoon. The deceased lady, who was a native of South Westland was 53 years of ago. The news of her sad death caused a very sincere wave of sympathy among hosts of friends throughout Wcstlgnd, where she was genuinely loved by all who knew her as a true typo of the best of Westland’s settlers.

Stock-taking Specials—s4in. tweeds, suitable for hard wear, usual price 10s Gd. now all one price, 3s lid; sCin. tweeds for boys’ wear, usual price 17s fid, now 5s lid—Schroder and Co Advt,

The idea! vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Bharland’s " 1 able Vinegar Free Horn mineral acids. Fxccllent. llavour and strength.- Advt.

Yarrall’s for latest, records: — “J.hnfc Certain Feeling,” “Two Sad Eyes,” “Rose of St. Mary’s” “The Governor's Pardon.” “Have You Forgotten Yvonne.” the musical comedy “Sunny,” “Spring is Here.” “Perfume of the Past

“Soniv ~f the Volga Boatmen,” “Buy Bananas.” “Wlio’d Bo Bluo.” “Could I?—I Certainly Could,” “Hard to got Bertie,” “Flore Conies Malimla.” —Advt