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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1930, Page 4

Mrs Spoor and family insert a notice, of thanks in this issue.

Addisons can show you the best value in Men’s Winter underwear at lowest prices. Call and inspect.—Advt.

A proposal is afoot to declare the glacier country in South Westland a national park, the area embracing the country round and about between the .Waiho and Fox glaciers. Dr Cockayne is to report on the proposal.

Tenders for road construction work at Waitangi,. close with the Westland County Council on Tuesday at noon. Parties have also been arranged to carry out track repairs up both Styx ) alley and Lower Browning’s Pass tracks.

Motor driver licenses for the next period commencing on Ist June, may now be obtained at tlie office of the Westland County Council. Existing licenses require to be handed in Licenses for the County district and the interior boroughs of Hokitika and Ross are obtainable at the County Office. ,

We invite you to inspect our' new ■'shipment of oongoleum squares, tne very latest in designs and. colourings at McKay’s.—Advt.

Good progress is being made with the addition to the Soldiers Hall, which will soon be out of the builder’s hands. The building wjll be in readiness for tbe Gala Ball to be held on the 21st for which a verv large attendance appears assured. Tbe Black Hand Orchestra will present a special programme.

Mr W. J. Poison (President of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union) motored yesterday to Kokatahi and Koiterangi, travelling as fas as the Hokitika Gorge, and on the return visited Rimu dredge, leaving about 4.30 p.m. for Greymoutli. Mr Poison expressed surprise and pleasure at the extent of the farming land in the Kokatahi Valley.

Mr M. J. Fogarty. Sharebroker,, Greymoutb. has been appointed district representative for the share issue of the Australian and New Zealand Banking Co-operation Ltd. (Tlie A. «u* u N.Z. Banks). Shares are still available at par Full information, including free copy of prospectus la tamable front Mr Fogarty.

The Competitions were popular'with the townspeople yesterday, tlie usual sessions being well patronised. To-day there was dqual evidence of the popularity of the festival. On Monday and Tuesday evenings there will be night sessions in addition to the forenoon and afternoon sessions. All the programme will be rendered at the Princess Theatre, where music, elocution and dancing items will be presented.

Lovers of music are reminded of tlie organ recital to be given by Mr Arthur Lilly on Sunday evening after the evenings service, A retiring collodion will be taken up on behalf of the Choir funds. Leading soloists of Hokitika will assist in the programme which shoud prove very entertaining. On account of the recital the Kanien evening service is being postponed and the Kanieri congregation is invited to All Saints for the occasion

Mr Thomas Nolan, farmer, of Wataroa has recently purchased from Mr Alex Holms, of Waimahaka Estate, Invercargill, two graded Hereford Heifers and one graded Hereford Bull, which Mr Holms desciibes as a very fine lot. The cattle were railed from Tnver.cargill to Ross, and then taken by motor lorry to Wataroa. The stock good order and condition, seeming none the worse for their long journey.

54 inch White Linen Finish Twill Sheeting, 2s a yard Postage Paid. Mills Despatch Company P.O. Box 213, To Aro, Wellington.—Advt.

Addison’s draw attention to special reductions in Axminster Runners, at special prices to clear.—Advt.

Huge clearance sale of men’s wear now on at Stephens’ Bros, tobacconist shop. Everything in men’s drapery line must be cleared. Men’s sujts in navy blue, worsted and tweed, 109 pair of trousers must be sold. Underpants, all sorts and sizes, singlets, shirts, bats, overcoats, dungarees, ties, collars,, •sox, boots and shoes, etc.; also umbrellas, suitcases, and half-a-dozen best British made gramophones to be cleared. No reasonable offer refused.: Inspection invited.—Advt.

Make up something worth while. We stock the best value in dress tweeds, Flannel, flannelette, winceyette, table damask, sheeting and ticking. Addis* ons.—Advt.

Mothers! We are offering boys all wool cardigans, assorted shades, all sizes, at 8s lid. See them at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

What ! —A double bed down quilt at 29s 6d ? Yes, Bade’s have them and they are real good value for the money. Of course they have superior finality quilts up to 97s 6d. Phone 119.—Advt.

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

Our keen cash pri es for Finlay’s Sheets will appeal to the thrifty housewife. Inspection .invited. W. H. Stopfoi til’s.—Advt.

Don’t use an ordinary polish for good t' irniture and linoleums. Use the best - -“Van-01. ” Gives a lasting shine Advt.

Sharland’s Vinegar makes delightful salads it is so pure, piquant, and strong. Use it always! All grocers sell “Sharland’s”—in bottle or bulk. —Advjfe.

No one regrets buying quality goods. For best value in blankets and down quilts try Additions.—Advt.

Mr O’Brien, M.P. advises lie is in touch with the Hon Minister of Public Wonts, who it is booed will visit Westland and tour the district before the end of the month.

At the Organ Recital on Sunday evening at All Saints Church, Mr Arnold Perry will sing,' “I Will Arise.” from Sullivan’s oratorio “The Prodigal Son.” and Airs Perry will sing ‘‘Fear Not Ye, 0 Israel,” by Buck.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify an auction sale on Wednesday next at 2 p.m. in the mart of the whole of the furniture and effects of Mr A,. D. McGavock, who. is leaving for Wellington.

M. .Houston and Co. notify that favoured with instructions front! a Christqhurch wholesale warehouse the.'/ Avill auction a quantity of Wilton carpets, Axminister carpets, runners and sundries at the mart on Tuesday, May 13th, at 1 p.m.

A special meeting of the Araliura Football Club will be held in Toker’s Hall, Arahum, on May 11th, at 2 p.m. All members are requested to attend. Business important. K. Hamilton, Hon. Sec.—Advt.

The Mananui sawmill started operations this week, but a fire in the locomotive shed on Wednesday night so damaged 'the bush engine that logs cannot fee brought in. for the /present, and the mill after two months’ inaction is again closed down.

Railway bridges on the Otira-Crey-mouth line over the Teremakau and Crooked .rivers have recently boon strengthened up to the standard for carrying “AB” engines. The same action was taken with several of the smaller bridges five years ago. It is presumed that wlifen the “Q” locomotives at present in. use o>n the West Coast lines are unfit for further service they will be replaced by “AB’s.”

The death is recorded at Remuern Auckland, on the sth. May, of Mr Charles Edward Harden, at the age of 64 years. The deceased practised m Reef ton for some time as a barrister and solicitor and was an ardent Rugbyite, a splendid three-quarter back, lus nippy and unselfish play being greatly admired. On leaving Reef ton he practised at Westport, latey leaving for Auckland.

Mr and Mrs Charles McPherson, well-known residents of Greymouth, for the past fifty years, are celebrating their golden wedding to-clay. Air McPherson, who was for 46 years on the harbour staff at Greymouth, and who retired some time ago, was married, on 10th. May-, 1880 to- Miss Corrie Cooper, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Cooper, formerly of Hokitika and Greymouth. To-day is also Mr McPherson’s birthday, he being 78 years of age. Many friends will extend their congratulations tc the celebrating pair.

Jur-'fc landed—The very latest in Hearth Rugs newest designs. Prices to suit at McKay’s.—Advt.

Yes, Frank Bade has a line of good heavy Grey blankets at 19s 6d per pair., only a limited quantity. Buy now. PlKoie 179.—Advt’.

Full sise pillow slips Is, Is 3d, Is 9d; i.eavy 54in. U.B. sheeting, Is 9d yd.; ui)in. at 2s lid yd. This sheeting is reliable. Splendid range of coloured and white towels 9d to 4s 6d each. Striped tea towels at lOd each at Frank Bacle’s. Phone 179.—Advt.

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

Woods’ Croat Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.