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Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1931, Page 4

Addisons’ for genuine bargains m ladies’ coats. These should epp'ifd to thrifty buyers, so call early and avoid disappointment. —Ad\ t.

A meeting of the Ladies Hockey Club will be held at Mr J. Stapleton’s this Monday evening at 7 o’clock sharp. A full attendance of members is re-quested.—-Advt.

Specialties.—Strong hardy antirrhinum plants, new and beautiful colours, 1/6 dozen at Yarralls.— Advt.

flVe death occured about noon on Saturday of Sister Mary Xavier, of the Grey mouth Convent of Mercy. Deathwas due to heart failure, from which deceased had suffered for the past few years. She was well known the Convent Infant Department, where she spent her long and devoted religious life. She was a native of Menagli County Tipperary, Ireland, and is susvived by her sister, Sister M-arv Alphonus, of Grcymouth Convent of Mercy.

At Schroders great stock-taking sale now proceeding. you can save money. Ladies’ coats to clear fioiu 15/-; better quality 25/-: best half price. Ladies’ hats from o/6 up. These generally are 9/6 to 29/6. Blankets 19/6 up,—Advt.

Men’s lieavv woollen lumber jackets, usual prices 22/6 to 36/-. Sale prices 18/6 to 29/6 at McKays.—Advt.

Addisons’ bargain table is a real magnet. Call and see for yourself some of the snips which are being replaced each day.—Advt.

Priced to meet the times. Neiv vegetable and flower seeds. Guaranteed super grade, 3d and 6d packet at Yarralls.—Advt.

Economy is to-day’s watchword. Use ‘‘Nazol” for coughs and colds J,his winter—a quick, efficient remedy. The new double size bottle contains 120 full closes for 2s 6d. Smaller size, 60 doses for Is fid. Advt.

Mr D. J. Hutchison of Kanieri, inserts a notice of thanks in this issue. The executive of the local Returned T>v *v.wUv.li. iit*ji jut:*..* c ing at 7.30 for the conduct of the usual monthly business. On Sunday the ißuatapu district was 'under snow, a fair amount falling. Today s fall was also h.avy and the dstrict was under a very white mantl-, the fall totalling several inches. See Addisons’ window display for. real snips m winter coats lusniunabie tweed and face cloths with bands m.,ur collar and cuffs. All new stock. Call to-clay.—Acht. New seasons whitebait netting now to hand SUm. at l/J and 2/3. 'll.is is a standard netting and int.ncliiig lisheinie.ii would be wise to have nets ready .ii anticipation of an early season.—lt. . aicrson, Ret ell St.,

The Secretary of the Grey Valley Miners’' Union, Mr W. Purdy, lias been served with a summons as Union Secretary, to attend the Magistrate’s Court to-morow at Greymc-uth, where the Labour Department, represented by Mr F. G. Davies, is making a claim for the sum of £SOO, from the Gi'ey Vuliey Miners’ Union as a penalty in boiinet-ibii With the holding of stop work meetings last month, at the time of the Blackball defitonstfntioil. r l be Gi'ey Valley mines Will be working as usual tfwnioi'row,

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

On Wednesday last says the Westport “News” the members of the staff of the Bank of N.Z. at Westport, gath erecl together to bid farewell to Mrs L. R. Spencer (.nee Miss D. McKay), who for the past eighteen years has been in the employ of the local branch Hie manager, Mr de Tourettes, in making the presentation, which consisted of a silver teapot, spoxe vci.v highly of the valuable service Mrs Spencer had rendered the' Bank during ehr term of office'. He also took the opportunity of expressing his lest wishes to herself and Air Spencer in their now .spliera,

During his absence on Wednesday evening thieves broke into the bom;.* of Mr P. L. Davies, 485 Manchester street, Cliristcllurdh, and stole twenty sovereigns and some jewellery of considerable valid). Although the key of the siifu where the money and jewellery were kept was hidden, it was found and the safe was opened. When Air Davies returned home the front and back doors of the house, which tie had left locked, were open, and he could find no signs of any door or window having been forced.

The New Zealand Road Cycling Championship will again be held in the South Island and will take place on October 3rd., the course being the same as last year, from Waimate to Christchurch, a total distance of 145 miles. The race will take the place of the famous Timaru-to-Christclmrch road race which has been held on twenty-one occasions since 1899 and which lias been the means to bringing out many famous athletes; In the past, great interest has been evinced in the race which has attracted riders from all over New Zealand. It is anticipated that with the present boom in cycle racing this year’s event will attract a record entry. The race is being organised by the North Canterbury Centre of the N.Z. Athletic. Cycling and Axemen’s Union—Mr P. C. Imeas, Secretary—which body js at present engaged in raising funds in order that the prize list may be wortjiy of the event.

An up to date hall, known as the “Fox Glacier Hall,’’ has just been completed at the instance of the enterprising Messrs 'Sullivan Bros, of Weheka. The building is most comfortable, being large and commodious with an elaborate stage 1 and having all the conveniences of a town theatre. It is electrically lit and an all electric wireless set has been installed for dancing. To commemorate the opening a public concert and dance will be held on Saturday, 25th hist. Local talent assisted by visiting performers will comprise the concert programme, whilst Wilson’s Orchestra and the wireless will supply the music for the dance. Supper is to be provided by the ladies of the district and intending visitors to the function can assure themselves of a good outing. The proceeds will be devoted to the local school fund.

Special line of white and gold breakfast cups af 3d each, just landed at the Economical Crockery Shop, also large size breakfast plates 4d _ each. Be wise and secure these bargains today. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Judge Ware Enamel Kettles from 2 pints to S pints now in stock at tile Economical Crockery Shop. Also judge Ware Saucepans. Call and inspect these lines to-day. P. Stephens proprietress. —Advt.