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Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1931, Page 4

Ya it*. Us for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest flowers ftt shortest notice. —Advt.

Mcssr s W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at Harihari on Friday next, slay 29th. at 1 p.m*.

A notification appears in this issue by N.Z. Breweries Ltd. and another by N.Z, Breweries and R. Toy ley and Co., Ltd,

MY J. Hagar notifies skating will be held in the Rimu Hall every Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m., commencing to-morrow night

A meeting of the Old Girls Basket Ball Club will be held on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. at the residence of Mr D, Stevenson, Hall Street. All players and intending players are requested to ho present. Business important. — Advt.

Tt wn s noticeable on Saturday afternoon that one of the referees was called on to take charge of the junior game, and at once came out to referee one of the senior games. This was hardly fair, to referee or players alike, and should not occur except in very exceptional circumstances.

After a fine Saturday afternoon and evening, rain set in during the night and continued yesterday nearly all nay long, the conditions being very unpleasant. The rain cleared somewhat this morning, though it was still threatening,

Special reductions are now offered in all men’s wear at McKays.—Advt.

- Something new in fancy work at Addisons:—Cork mats, round and oval, also beads and thread for working same, canvas traced goods, embroidery and knitting wools, all at new prices. Advt.

Mothers' We have just one hundred pair of boy’s all wool navy shorts. These are fully lined, with belt loop, and hip pocket attached. Sizes 6 to 16 At lowest cash prices. WH. Stop-forths.—-Advt.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, and 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. Rhone 211, and discuss any * problem may he pondering over 11. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

Sharland’s Vinegar is not or.iy pal;, lablo, it is pure niquant ana strong The best quality vinegar for your table (n bottle or bulk.—Advt.

Body Builder! Give your child British Yeast-O-Cod Vitamine Tablets, which build up reserve of strength. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

An ideal water proof cape for golfers, light and easily carried, 7s (5d each at Yarrall’s Befell Street.—Advt.

Mrs W. K. Jones, and members of the .Jones family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Nominations for the combined race meeting at Greymouth on June 3rd. and (ith. close to night with M. Fogartv at Greymouth.

Mr I). Smith, Kokatahi, issues « warning in this issue against tm; passing sheep which will be impounded without further notice.

Ail members of the Excelsior Football Club are requested to attend at .Mclntosli’ s Club Rooms tonight at B.to o’clock, when Mr \Y. Koch, who is being transferred to Otago, will be entertained by fellow u.iembers.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and CY>. will continue their clearing sale of Mr A. C. Armstrong’s stock of crockery, glassware and ironmongery on Wednesday next at 2 p.m. and on Friday next also at the same hour.

A meeting of parishioners of All Saints is called for Wednesday next at 7.30 p.m in All Saints Hall. The business is to consider the qinsriou

applying for a loan from the Church Property Trustees.

The Competitions season will close on Wednesday night with a social at the Soldiers’ Hall. There will be a social gathering for competitors and friend's, After the presentation of prices, supper will be served, and a dance will follow with a special dance programme,

Two Hororata sportsman were greatly surprised while driving home on Tuesday atternoon to see a chamois half a mile from the switching-station at Point Windwhistle. They got into touch with another stalker and set off up the hill in pursuit. After a good stalk, they shot the chamois, Hid found the specimen to be an excellent one. The head, which is being mounted', will be placed on exhibition in the City in a few days.— I Christchurch Press.

The resignation of Mir G. Penlington, who, for thirty-two years, lias held the position of architect to the Canterbury Education Board, was accepted at a meeting of the board on Friday. Complimentary references were made by members of the. board to Mr Penlington’s work with the board, and he was granted three months’ leave on full pay. The chairman (Mr W. A. Banks) referred to the change in school architecture from the ornamental to the open-air type, which had taken place while Mr Penlington was with the board.

The manager of a Mnsterton Bank was called to the telephone at his residence one night last wrHc to be told that the strongroom of his name was being broken open, states the “Bominion.” Passers-by, an agitated voice at the other end of the wire in* former him, had heard muffled explosions and flashes of light from within the building. The manager lost no time in driving to the hank, and cm opening the door his fears that all was not well were heightened by a white haze in the air. Enquiries made from a resident clerk, however, brought forth an explanation that the clerk and several companions had merely beven having a few flashlight photographs of themselves taken,

The firebolls rang out a vigorous alarm on Saturday night just before 8 o'clock. The scene of the outbreak was a two storeyed shed at the rear of Messrs Davidson Bros, foundry in Bealey Street. The flames had a good hold when the alahm wa R given, hut there was a prompt attendance of the Brigade and the outbreak was soon gotunder control and extinguished. Following investigation it was found that before closing down for the day before noon, a workman had carried a piece of hot ironwork from the forge, and had put it down on what was thought to ho earth on the bottom floor. There was a piece of dozed flooring there however which appatently fired and smouldered, and ultimately burst into flames, running up the wall lining hoards to the next floor whore the flames spread out, the bottom floor being practically undamaged. The building was used for storage purposes and the upper floor contained many patterns used in the business. The damage is estimated at about £6O, and thebe was no insurance .

For better quality winter weight pyjamas at lowest cash prices, call at W. H. Stopforths.—Advt.

Men ! We have a limited number of men’s suits to dear. If you want a good suit at a fine price it will pay you to inspect our range. W. H. Stopl'orths —Advt.

Boy’s all wool football jerseys ns sorted colours. W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt

Men.' Our stock of winter overcoats include full range of navy blue Melton coverts, heavy check-back tweeds, in all the latest shades. Oil* special cash prices enables you to buy a high grade overcoat for the price of a much inferior article. Inspection invited at W. H. Stopforts.—Adyt.

“Nazol” gives instant relief in the most stubborn case s of coughs and colds. Keep a bottle always by you. Double size, 120 doses for 2s 6d; ordinary size, 60 doses for Is 6d..—Advt.

Wonderful values are now offering in evening dress silks and evening frocks at Schroder and Co.—Advt.