THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Hokitika Guardian, 14 May 1929, Page 4

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

WANTED—A SQUARE DEAL. “Farming interests and business men are dependent on this' farm business of ours. The business man is really a sleeping partner. Therefore it beho'es him to see that the farmer gets what he has not had in the past—that is, a square deal.” These remarks were made by Mr V . J. Broadfoot. M.P. for Watiomo, at a banquet given to the Minister of Lands in To Kuiti. Earlier in the day the member for the district had said: “When it gets into its stride, the King C.nintrv will be one °f ie greatest exporting centres over the Auckland wharves.”

Turners announce a revised price list for fruit and vegetables.

Mails which left Auckland per Niagara, via Vancouver, on 9Lli. April, arrived in London on lltli. May.

Messrs C. E. Meredith Ltd. mate, announce a fresh price list of"" fruit ami vegetables in this issue.

The liarihnri Winter Show, -takes place on Thursday, June 6th. at tho Public Hail, Harihari, Entries close on Wednesday, June otn.

Ft the Bushmen’s Ball at Waitaha on Friday night, complete arrangements are being made far the enjoyment of patrons. The Black Hand Orchestra will supply the music.

Where is everybody going? Why! don’t you know? The’re iff to secure bargains from the Gd window at tho Economical Croc:;cry Shop ! There are some wonderful bargains, the prices can’t he boa cn anywhere. (Next to Club Hokl).—Advt.

It is understood that . negotiations are well advanced for the purchase of tlie auxiliary ketch Portland for the

Hokitika, timber trade. The vessel is somewhat smaller than the Zingura.

The juvenile ball under the auspices of the Swimming Club, takes place on ■ Thursday evening. Christie Orchestra 1

will supply the music and supper will be provided.

You’ll he one of the thrifty buyers, I <m-,p se, so I’ll meet you at the Economical Crockery Shop. Not very often we get this opportunity, so I must hurry, or I’ll he too late to secure bargains from the 6d window. (Next Club • Hotel). ; —Advt. Call and see Boss’s wonderful range of rifles, guns'and ammunition. All new and latest models and marked at city prices.—Advt. - Harley and Co. the Complete House Furnishers wish to notify the residents of Hokitika and district, especially those who are contemplating refurnishing, that they can give most exception- * al easy terms and supply every necessity for- the home. They have a' huge stock to chose from: furniture in all the latest designs, tapestry and draping, curtains, eiderdowns, in latest, shades. Their traveller, .Mr Robertson, » will be pleased to call on anyone wishing to see patterns or designs, and will he pleased to give prices etc. A letter to headquarters requesting him.to call, ; will be immediately . attendedjto.-r--Advt. t '£ »:• Superior Quality Hose 5 just landed from London by McKay’s—“Violet Ring” full-fashioned Trepoint Cashmere Hose, eight new' shades, 6s lid ;- “Nulastic” expanding tops Cashmere Hose, six new shades. 5s 3d; “Lady Jane” pure silk full-fashioned 'Hose, twelve shades. 10s Gd pair; “Kayser” pure silk slipper heel. 11s Gd; half-heel 130 lid pair. Also hose of deeper quality at McKay’s.—Advt. n

“ Yes, We have some Pyjamas,” just the nice, heavyweight for the cold weather now approaching,—Addison’s, ’phci e 81).—Advt.