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Hokitika Guardian, 21 May 1931, Page 4

Yarralls for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest floweis n t shortest notice. —Advt.

Nominations for the combined race injecting at Greymouth close on AIOII- - evening next, at 8 o’clock with Air A!. J. Fogarty, at Greymouth.

The annual social dance of the Hokitika Bowling Club will lie held in the Soldiers’ Hall on AYednesday, June l.lrd. This annual fixture is always a popular one and the usual complete arrangements will be made lor trie gathering.

On Saturday next at 2 p.m. and at 7 p,in. D. Livingstone, auctioneer for J. H. Rankin of Alotueka will sell by auction at Duncan and Co’s sample rooms, Tailored Street a fresh stock of drapery, clothing, fancy goods, cutlery etc.

Heartsease Floral Studio will execute any order on shortest notice giving the best value and workman ship on the West Coast. ’Phone 211 H. Nalder proprietress.—Advt.

A late report from the Dunedin Stock Exchange news says: In the mining section, business has been done in Okaritos at 8s 2d. The close of the market found buyers of these shares offering 7s 9d. with sellers demanding 8s 2d.

The Golden Key Art Union closes on Saturday next. This is your last (banco of winning the first prize of £2,000, and 104 other prides totalling £4,O'X). Tickets 2s 6d from A. H. Lawn the local agent.—Advt.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, a n d gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by means of some beautiful and appropriate, gift or floral tribute, which you can procure, at most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease”, Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Phone 211, a"d discuss any “Floral” problem you may he pondering over 11. Nalder (proprietress) .—Advt.

Sharland’s Vinegar is not or»»y pala table, it is pure oiquant and strong. The best quality vinegar for your table, (n bottle or hulk.—Adn.

Ynrraljs for Flower of Spring cabbage plants. Good .sturdy varieties for early spring.—Adyt.

Notice of application for discharge in bankruptcy by -lames Tucliey appears in tl.is issue.

The latest in evening frocks and bridge coat materials including tosca nets, chiffon velvets, brocaded satins etc. Now showing at McKays.Advt.

The Plunkct Half in the Soldiers’ Hall last night drew a large attendance in spite of the very heavy rain that fell (v irieg the early eveifng. The hall was a very bright pi rure looking very gay with dainty decorations that included a large number ol Chinese lantern,-; lit up with electric bulbs, and with coloured lights. The iloor was in it s usual perfect order, and thi- .Melody Orchestra supplied a capital musical programme, assisted with extras on the Parryphone. The ladies committee provided a very plentiful supper and were very attentive to their patrons. Dancing was kept up till an early hour the ball being voted an enjoyable success.

flight up-to-date for value in men’s underwear. All weights at the right prices. We are offering great value m working shirts. Call and inspect at Addisofist—Advt.

The Hokitika Uoraugh Council notify that the 10 per cent Penalty on Borough and Harbour Hates for year ending 3Ut -March, 19111, bus been postponed, and will not be charged if .such rates are paid on or before this 30th. .June next.

Yesterday a representative of the manufacturers of Laykold gave a Demonstration of the preparation on trio street in the presence of the Mayor (Mr Perry) and Councillors. One barrel of the emulsion was used in a short section of Weld Street, and covered with pea grit. Unfortunately a wet period of weather was experienced shortly after the laykold was spread, and with the heavy rain it has not had a very satisfactory trial. The general effect of the experiment will to watched no doubt with interest by the Borough authorities.

The styles that stylish women want in face cloth and tweed coats, cardigans, knitted costumes, gloves and hosiery now on view at Addison’s.— Advt.

St. Mary’s Literary and Debating Club, which opened its season shortly ' after Easter, continues to pursue the | successful course it lias followed in | past years. The weekly meeting was held on Tuesday of this week and the attendance of members was very satisfactory. The evening took the foi'm of a lecturej which was followed with much interest. In addition, to debating there is plenty to amuse the membets wifh billiards and table tennis, and there is a plentiful supply of hooks from which much useful knowledge nyiy he gleaned, It was announced at this week’s meeting that a .special prize had been donated to further tli.? interests of the Club and it has been decided to allot two prizes, one to the senior members, and olio to the junior, the competition to tn.ke the form of the best impromptu speech in the former and best prepared speech in the latter. T**e contest will be decided later on in the season and no doubt members will be interested. For next Tuesday an interesting debate. “That the Slogan buy N.ZGoods Benefits the Public,” lias been arranged and some good matter should he brought, forth by the debaters: On Tuesday week a mock court will he staged- Am attempt 'was made to stage one last year and proved very successful, and so this year's effort should prove very entertaining and amusing.