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Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1930, Page 4

Ripault’s batteries fitted while you wait at Baty’s Garage.—Advt. Preparations 1 are now well in hand for the Chrysanthemum Show to he held at the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday March 7th. ,• ... . Tlie Reefton Jockey Club’s one day autumn meeting takes place tomorrow on the Inangahua racecourse. . This meeting concludes the West Coast circuit. Following the Chrysanthemum Show on the 7th, prox the Soldiers’ Hall will be closed for a fortnight to permit of opened on May 2nd, with a gala ball, opened on May 2, and with a gala ball which promises to be a very fashionable event, A meeting of the general committee )f the Westland Racing Club will be held this evening at the Club rooms at 3.30 o’clock. The statement of accounts in connection with the recent meeting will be submitted. The meeting will decide also-the racing dates for ne.st season, and consider other matters of general importance, Ripault’s, the best 'battery we have ever had. Baty’s Garage.—Advt. “We used to believe, when I was a boy at Home,” said the Mayor, of Christchurch, the Rev. J. K. Archer, at the carpenters’ and joiners’ banquet on Thursday evening, “that if a working man’s home' cost him more for rent than one day’s wages, then he could not live decently, and I believe that is a sound economic principle. To-day there are men in Christchurch earning £4 a week and paying 27s 6d and 30s a week rent. No man doing that can bring up his wife and family and support them as they ought to be supported.” A large assortment of aluminium and enamel saucepans just opened up at the Economical Crockery Shop. Lowest possible prices. P. Stephens, Proprietoress.—Advt. Table damask, 28in. linen. Finished, dice pattern, 3s yd. Post free. Mills Despatch Company, Box 213, Te Aro, Wellington,—Advt, There has been much discussion about the advent of long skirts in feminine fashions—-but the chic and charm of the new styles is capturing the heart of smartly dressed women. See the new models at McKay and Sons. — Advt Addison’s have die best selection of lakes’ millinery, tweed, face, cloths, coats, jumper suits, jumpers and car- | digans, fur necklets, scarves, hosiery, | gloves. Call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails. The ‘Younger Set’—The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies are outfitted at McKay and Son” where motl ers make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Advt.

ltipault’s batteries, British and best at Baty’s Garage.—-Advt. Keenan’s Motors have a Sedan car leaving Hokitika for Beef ton races to-morrow at 7.30 a.in. Excursion i.res. Bing ’phone 08 or 43a.—Advt. Mr X., Watson of Christchurch who has taken over Stephens Bros shaving saloon, has had seven years experience in ladies and gents hairdressing etc., with a Christchurch firm, and asks for a share of public patronage.—Advt. The Arahura Te mis Club are holding a ball in Toker’s Hall to-morrow evening and the event will he one of the best held in the hall yet. Capital arrangements are now arranged and nil that is wanted is a big attendance." The music will be by the Black Hand Orchestra and so dancers are assured of excellent music. A meeting of the Old Girls’ Basket Ball Club will he held in the school technical rooms on Wednesday, April 30th at 7 p.m. All intending members are invited to attend.—Advt. It is the confident expectation of those concerned with the fruitgrowing industry that Marlborough will export 55,000 cases of apples this seasoiy This, according to the “Marlborough Express,” is easily a record, the previous best figure being 32,000 cases, and it oonstitues a noteworthy advancement since the first ■ export of 3000 cases 10 years ago. For easy starting and good sparking fit Ripnult battery at Baty’s Garage.;—Advt. Messrs W, Wed del and Co. Ltd. advise, dated London 25th. April: “Danish butter 138 s to 140 s (last week 138 s to 140 s), New Zealand unsalted 136 s to 144 s (132 s to 138 s), New Zealand salted 128 s to 134 s (123 s to 1265) market firm. New Zealand cheese, white 78s to 81s (75s to 765), coloured 80s to 84s (78s to 795), market firm. Canadian cheese, white 97s to 98s (90s to 98s), coloured 97s to ICOs (96s to 100 s), market firm.” Through his sword catching'in 'the steering gear of his car, Lieutenant A. T. Hurley, of the Ist. Battalion, Canterbury Regiment, was involved in a collision with a telegraph pole on Friday afternoon’ at Christchurch. He w'asf' driving to the parade in Oranmef Square when tlie mishap; the sword caused him ; to lose control of the car, which was badly dariiaged ih front when it ran into the pole. Lieut. Hurley was somewhat cut by broken glass, while his Sam Brown belt was cut right tlirougli. After receiving attention, he went on to Cranmer Square, taking part in the parade. Seven sheep were killed shortly after 6 a.m. on Thursdav when a mob being driven along the Riccarton Road from Christchurch, were run into by : a meat' van. It was very dark at the time and visibility"'■was"made-'siill‘worse by a thick fog. 1 ; The accident' occurred between Clyde Road anebHam-Hoad, and, in attertiptinghto Stop), .the- loffyi skidded and overturned.' The top- gave way and the contents fell on the roadway, 'Hie-lorry "is-owned 'by'Mr W. •Milner, of Riccarton, who has, a, .contract for carting meat'from the Islington ...works to 'Christchurch. The vehicle was driven by'l), TVilsoh, ahcl the sheep were in charge of .1. Barr, a drover, The aux’liary scow Moa will load all general cargo offering at Wellington for Hokitika. Merchants are requested to telegraph orders for direct shipment. —Advt. We have just landed a large assortment of white and gold dinner ware which we are offering at bedrock ’prices. V, Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt. Skirts are definitely longer for winter and the coming spring. Emphatically you are out of fashion if you wear short skirts, except- for sports wear. See the many new afternoon and.evening modes now showing at McKay and Sons.—Advt. Baby’s Clothes—lt’s Baby’s week at McKay and Son’s. Dainty shawls, cuddly cot rugs, little frocks, darling booties and all the choicest and sweetest clothes-imaginable are obtainable at McKay and Son’s.—Advt. Your best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, hay fever and all such complaints of the throat and lungß is “ Nazol.” Powerful, penetrating, and effective. B 0 doses' for Is 6d.—Advt. We are now showing autumn and winter lumber jackets, pullovers, overcoats, hats, gloves, etc., at prices that defy competition. Call now and Secure your requirements at Frank Bade’s.—Advt. There’s a charm about shopping in a friendly comfortable store like McKay and Sons, There, first shoppers become lasting customers. Old customers are good friends. Shop at McKay I and Son’s for real satisfaction.—Advt.