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Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1930, Page 4

Ripault’s batteries fitted while, you wait’at Baty’s Garage.—Advt.

Nominations for the Westland Land 'Rm-rd ior a representative of tiie crown tenants, close on 30th May. Mr J. Ryall is the retiring member.

Beautiful felt hats in all the fashionable shades and shapes, and to suit •everybody, can Ipe purchased for a very moderate cost at Stephen's Bros. Gall and inspect to-day ..—Advt.

I. Brown and Co. notify they are taking orders for gold, silver, chronium and nickel plating' of ear and motoi- cycle fittings. Also household silver ,electric and shop fittings. Prices on application.

At a meeting of the Chrysanthemum Show Committee last evening, two special prizes were offered in the cooking section, 10s 6d from the Hokitika Gas Coy for the best sponge sandwich cooked in a gas range, and the other special, 10s 6d from the Westland Power Coy Ltd. for the best sponge sandwich cooked in an electric rangp. Already a ladies ..kand-'bag has been donated for the best sponge sandwich open class,.-- . With these three prizes it H expected large entries will be forthcoming.

With respect to the goodwill tour of the Canterbury excursionists due here on Monday week, it is proposed to entertain the visitors that evening at a public gathering whereat there will oe an opportunity to discuss general business mattcirs. It is hoped also when the party return from the south to specially entertain them at a social --notion. No doubt the citizens generally will co-operate in giving the visitors a pleasant tune. The co-opera-tion, of the country settlers in the matter would be appreciated also.

Particulars of the various sessions at the Competitions appear in this issue. It will be seen that the forthcoming festival promises to be a record from every point of view. The ordinary price of admission will be Is to the day sessions, and 2s and Is to the evening sessions. Subscribers and family season tickets are issued at specially low rates, covering the full season, excepting the demonstration concerts, for which a special tariff is charged. Holders of subscribers £1 tickets have priority of booking at the demonstration concerts next Thursday and Friday ; and priority of booking for family season ticket holders will be next Saturday and the following Monday, after which the box plan will be open to the public. The charge for seats for the demonstration concert will be 2s to the subscribing and season ticket holders and 2s 6d to the public. The price of admission downstairs will be Is.

Great value—Petone blankets, full size 52s 6d pair. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Carriage paid. Send cash with order. The Mills Despatch Company, Box 213, Te Aro, Wellington.—Advt.

Ripault’s, the best battery we have oyer had. Baty’s Garage.—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 the bpst selection of lakes’ millinery, tweed, face cloths, coats, jumper suits, jumpers and cardigans, fur necklets, scarves, hosiery, gloves. Call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt.

Ripault’s batteries, British and be*t at Baty’s Garage.—Advt.

The Railway Department advertises in another column the issue of tickets at cheap fares in connection with the Autumn School Vacation.

Boys’ Football Jerseys in green and black,, red and- black, and blue and blacK, limited quantity. W. H. Stop,orth’s.—Advt.

W. Jeffries and Co. will sell at the mart, Sewell St., on Wednesday, May 7th. at 2.3 J p.m. a quantity of furniture and household effects on account o. Dr Baird.

Men ! It costs very little more to buy a good quality overcoat. IVe have no old stock, absolutely the latest in shade, style etc., showing in Men's Winter Overcoats. See them at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Entries for the Chrysanthemum Show close on Monday, and there are indications a large general entry will be attracted. The Committee has matters well in hand with regard to the preparatory work, and the public will nave the opportunity of enjoying a line exhibition. The blooms are likely to be' outstanding, the season being so good, and cookery will be a draw in itself, as there will be good competition.

Interest in the Competitions starting on Thursday night next is increasing, and the demand for season tickets suggests the public patronage will he ns substantial as, previously. The array or contestants will be increased this season by many outside visitors, including some from Canterbury-. The Coast is specially well represented, A fine programme is set down for the opening night, when proceedings Btart punctually at 7.30 o’clock, The session is a very full one and all interested in the proceedings should be punctual. On Friday and Saturday next there will be morning and afternon sessions at both the Theatre and Town Hall.

An announcement is made to-day of the gala re-opening ball to - celebrate the completion of * the commodious R.S.A. Hall and appurtenances : in Sewell St. The date is fixed for Wednesday May 21st., and the occasion will be a grand fashionable gathering under the patronage of the military and leading citizens, tThe function is sure' to be "very largely! attended. Music will be supplied by the!Black Hand Orchestra, which will be specially'augmented for the occasion. The function is likely to attract a number of exservicemen from/the north as well as from Canterbury.

The following special prizes will be decided at the forthcoming Competitions : —Choral singing, Newman Cup lor schools; Action Chorus for junior school chorus, banner; Shakesperean Recitation for Ladies, Evans Rose Bowl; for Men, Seddon Cup ; for Juveniles, Mrs Butler’s Cup; for Chorus, Challenge Shield;' for Recitation, New Zealand Author, Lyttelton Cup ; also special trophy by Mr R T. Bush, for juvenile's; special £2 2s by Mr Barton Gitiger, for highest- marks in senior, elocutionary items; special £1 Is bv same donor for highest marks gained by juveniles * Ladies’ Solo (own selection), Mr E. Moss’ trophy; Special £5 os, awarded by Society for most promising piano player in juvenile section.

For easy starting and good sparking fit Ripault battery at Baty’s Garage.—Advt.

We have jnst landed a large assortment of white and gold dinner ware which we are offering at bedrock prices. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Your best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, hay fever and all such complaints of. the throat and lungs is “Nazol.” Powerful, penetrating, and effective. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

We are now showing autumn end 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 and Son’s for. real satisfaction.—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.

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’s where motl ers make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Advt.

Hay fever promptly relieved ano remedied with “Nazol”—a safe, sure remedy. 60 doses for Is 6d.- -Advt.

Good tennis balls are as essential aa a good racket if you wish to play at your be»t. That is why good players demand Davis (1930) bails, 3s 6d a pa:t at Boss’s Sports Depot.—7.

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.

•The entries ..for the Arahura Stock Sale on Monday next appear in tills issue.

The quarterly > Communion Service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will be held to-morrow morning.

Messrs MeMahbn and Lee notify a stock sale at' Totara Flat yards on Wednesday next at 12.30 p.m.

At the Bui-wood 1 School on Wednesday the pupils of the school presented the head master (Mr Menzies) with an attache case on the eve of his departure for Hokitika to- take charge of the High School;

At the annual meeting of the Harihari School Committee, held in the school room on Monday night last, the following were'' selected to act as the committee: Mesdames Berry, Rowley and Graham; Messrs P. Hansen (chairman) and W. Searle junr. (secretary).

For the Chrysanthemum Show next Wednesday it has been found necessary to make' Oi&ss 79 in the fancy work section, - i embroidered ’ article either white or coloured. For this section a cash.-prize of 10s 6d has been donated by Mr J. B. Ward. For jSt ction E .(Sundries)' Mrs Bennett has kindly donated a special prize of 10s 6d .for. most'points gained in this section.

Mr Ken Auld.nvho has been translerredl to the Hokitika branch of the: ./ National Bank -of -New Zealand, was on,Thursday evening farewell'ed by the congregation- of ''the Reef ton 'Knox Church, Mr H.d'Campbell asked his acceptance of '- 1 a •■feet of military hair brushes and shaViiig mirror- referring ' to his good qualities, a,nd wishing him God. speed and success in the future. Mr K. Auld suitnbly replied, and Mr W. Auld expressed l: the thanks of Mrs An Id and himsellv’;' '

At a - meeting; of the Grey County Councili .on Thursday, the Kumara borough Goun'ciT wrote asking for a grant towards the heavy expenditure on the Zig Zag Rodd, in order to allow its use by -heavy traffic lorries operating between'the sawmills on the north side of' the 1, Teramakau River, and'Kumara!' The Engineer (Mr Higgins) pointed out that an application had been made U‘ have the road., declared a- secondary highway. This would relieve thtPfencil of two-thirds of ' the cost of"'upkeep. The County Clerk was ' instructed to advise, the Kumara Council' that no money was available for agrafct.

Boys’ and youths’ winter weight singlets from 2s lid. W. H. Stopf orth’s.—Advt.

Our keen cpsh prices for Finlay’s Sheets will appeal to the thrifty, housewife. ’ Inspection ’ invited. W., H. Stopf ortli! sAd vt,,

ii; . Men! Let-Adjison’s supply your Easter requirements now. Men’s chats, suits, hats, scarves,, ties, half-hose, cardigans, pyjamas and underwear in all qualities at usual 10-sr prices.—Advt',h; JC, - \

A very fine display of model hats, model coats, m&del' evening ’frocks, and model day ' frbeks; The very essence of Parisiifh- fashions may be found at Schroder and Co’s emporium. Cli'ents will' find all goods' moderately priced at Schroder’s. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. . ~P-

Don’t use an oidipary polish for good f irmture and- linoleums. Use the. best - Yan-Oh’ r Givsß a lasting shine— Advt. . h