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Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1927, Page 2

The hanks will be closed on flood Friday (April loth). Saturday (April Kith). Easter Monday (April ISth'i, statutory holidays and Tuesday (April 19th) a special holiday. New Axniinster Itunners, three-quar-ter yard wide, 14s 6d a yard ; one yard wide 24s fid a yard. New Carpet Squares £8 10s to £25 each.—At McKay’s.—A d v t. Just landed, 150 cases of apples, consisting of pearmains. Jonathans and cooking varieties. Also pears, tomatoes. etc. The grocers’ instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., phone 2.—Advt.

Tlio entries for the Araliui'a Eat Stock Sale on Monday appear in this issue.

Twenty-five small hoys’ Navy Heeler Coats, with brass buttons, 13s lid, 16s (id to 21s.— At McKay's. — Advt.

Acceptances for all events at the Easter Monday meeting of the Kuniare Racing Club close with Mr G. Paulmerit, secretary, on .Monday evenin'; at H) o’clock.

On Tuesday evening at tl o’clock nominations close for the Hokitika Athletic and Cyclin'?; Club sports on Cass Square on Easter Tuesday. The programme is a large and nciiormis one and should attract a very la rye ontrv.

Particulars of the daily train services to and from the East Coast during the Easter Holidays, of day excursion to Lake Mahiiinpua on lolh. April and of alterations to the Grey-inouth-Hokitika-lloss train services from 13th. to 18th, Anvil are advertised in this issue.

Recently six of the oldest locomotives in service have been scrapped by the Railway Ttcparlnieiit. 3 his is in accordance with its policy oi withdrawing plant when the repairs are likely to become excessive 1 lie oldest of the locomotives wtts brought to the Dominion fifty-two years ago. Ihe replacement. of a locomotive by a modern engine costs from £(>()()!> to £BO6O. 1 lorseowncts are reminded (hai nominal ions for all events at the Westland Racing Chib’s Raster meeting rlo-e on Tuesday evening next. Then are eight events oil the programme, including a hurdle race and two Hotting races. It is expected there wib be a fair string of burses Imre for

this popular meeting. The right In (he booths will he disposed of by auction on Wednesday afternoon. The usual weekly euchre tournament will be belli in Si. .Mary’s Club Rooms on Tuesday evening next at 8 p.m. sharp. The prizes t„ he awarded are: Kirsi, an aluminium kitchen set (comprising nest, of saucepans, preserving pan. flying pan. lietlle and tea pot): second. a hag of sugar; third, a quarter of a ton ol coal: lourih, a tea trav. Sapper provided : admission 2s. A d v t. The Prime Minister informed a d •- potation recently that exhaustive enquiries were in train to ascenain In much more New Zealand ordinary limber could be made to hi in v, il.b (lie requirements of (lie State Advaii- - (dime, iii arenrdnnce with 1 he police n that department. The Mavor of llaelilii (Mr \Y. A. Sand ford). said Dial I lie Prime Minister's a n iioiineemeiit was one that would be welcomed by many people in the 'Hnitiinioii. New IPess flannels, plain similes. Us I'll and Is (id a yard. fancy checks .“is .‘td per yard. —A i Mclxays’—Advt. ■ ft would surjifise you. -ir. bow our tfeforiu candidate- would tare iii ( anterbiiry if then- were an elect ion in llie near future.'' said Mr .1. R. Dalton. President of the Mol liven brand; of farm us’ I’nioii on Wednesday, in the enur-e of a welcome at Methven to the Minister for Agriculture, the I |<ui Mr Hawkoti, who was touring wheat-growing aiea- of .M td-Ga nterbni.v. Mr 'Dalton, who was referring to (he wheat position, continued: “It just behoves you to take a -land in the interests of the farmers.” Mr It. T. K.tov.nrt, consulting livilraulie and mining engineer at Due - din, whose demonstration ot t:vo sweeping on the Avon in Chi ist church will he recalled, i- forming a company to exploit liis li\ i!i'i-iiiieuniat ie excavator. The capital i- t’JO.ufVi. Tim touipaity acquires (lie world's re. ..lit- o| the invention f-'f £'.> vjfl. of which f;;g)0u i~ to be paid in ca-b and '■ remaitidev fully paid up shares in til" company ’flic excavator i- described as "an improved method of and means for use in dredging, securing, or sweeping river and other courses. Rig line of plain and lain v cardigans and pull-overs hist opened, men’s, ladies’, boys’ and girls’. Prices Ps ltd to l’i'.s fid. At McKay's.--Advt. The weather lasi evening mitigated against a large atendam-e at the Soldiers' Hall in connection with the usual weekly euchre tournament. The play extended over ten games, and tile winning, scores were:—Mr Sumner IS points. Mrs McDotigall 17. Mr J. Breeze lfi. Mr MoDntignll Id, each of whom received an Easter ham. Supper was served .subsequent!v. Tt was announced owing to tile holidays intervening the euchres would bo suspended for a brief period, and on resuming (of which public notice would be given) an aggregate competition for lady and gentleman players would be commenced.

It is understood actual work with regard to llit* introduction of liydroolcelrieity in North AVestlnnd will Ire* commenced shortly niter the Muster holidays. Power nil! lie developed, it is believed in the vieinitv of Ktiinarn. where something like 3.000 horse power can lie venerated. The reticulation will serve all parts of North AA'ostland whore power will he required. It is likely that there w ill In* a good demand for power for mining purposes in connection with which some lorn'' ties at present almost abandoned, will he again worked. Some of the farming districts are anxiously enquiring about power, and a canvass of the district as to potential users will he shortly made. Tt seems certain tlm : trod action of -'hydro-elect rieity into North Westland will give the district a great fillip.

Following a deputation to the Al mister of Public AYorks tit Invercargill, when the Government was strongly urged to erect a modern tourist hostel at Alilford Sound, the Hon AY. Nosworth.v. Minister in Charge of the Tourist Department, has informed Sir Joseph AVard that Cabinet lias approved the construction of an up-to-date hostel as suggested, and the Public AVorks Department has been instructed to proceed with the plans and specifications as speedily as possible. The Minister adds that lie hopes the calling of tenders will not long he delayed. “1 have for a long time realised.” states Mr Nosworthy, “that an up-to-date hostel at Milford Sound is a necessity, and I am certain that when erected it will be found to he a payable proposition.’'

Pure eano sugar produces the best vinegar. Try Sharland’s Table Vinegar and prove it. In bottle or bulk. Dost for all purposes.—Advt. Just opened, a smart selection of evening frocks in georgette. taffotta silks, crepe-de-chinos, also new shades in silks and georgettes for evening wear.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails. .More than double value for your money. Extraordinary Clearance of •summer goods at the popular price of ■ls lid each and 2s for -Is lid. This wonderful bargain 4s lid sale begins at 9 o'clock Saturday. March 2Gth. The bargains are mighty and many and wifi eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt. Use Sharland’s Table Vinegar, l'or flavour, purity and strength. In bulk and bottle. Free from mineral acids All the bast grocers.—Advt.

The Exeelsior-Cnited football match which was to have taken place this afternoon has been postponed.

Navy Prince Oven-oat—the style the young men are wearing ts-day. Prices (ids. 67s lid and 80s lid.—At McKay’s. -Advt. On Monday evening nominations close for the Kokatahi-Koiterangi sports meeting with Mr M. Wallace. The gathering promises to prove an attractive one, substantial prizemoney being given. The story is told that when MajorGeneral R. Young G.0.C.. New Zealand forces, was inspecting the work of t!io AVell i ngtotl College Cadets in rail,]' at Trentham on Wednesday, lie approached one of the smallest and brightest lads and was about to give ;l reprimand for some small military shortcoming, when he was stalled oil wiiii the following remark: "I'h-a-e sir. tin- button of your pocket i- undone. ' For all purposes requiring a pure, full-flavoured, piquant vinegar, use Rharlaiid’s Table Vinegar. Irt buttle or bulk. Accept no ot in r.— Advt. Having made a t'avournh'e contract with one of the leading woollen mills of the Dominion, we are in a position to give exceptional value in white and givv blankets. White single bed size, 21s Cd pair; three-quarter size. 28s Cd pair; double bed size, 62s 6d pair: extra large, .'ios pair; grey large size, 21s Oil. —Schroder and Co. Advt.