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Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1932, Page 4

Smart men everywhere—owe that smartness to “Stopforth’s” tailored-to-rn ensure. suits. Priced from four guin. ea?. —Auvt, All past and present members of the St Paul’s Amateur Dramatic Club are specially requested to attend a meeting to he held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening next at 7.30 p.m. sharp.—Advt. In these times of depression and worry a hearty laugh goes a long way. The patrons of St. Paul’s Amateurs are assured of two hours of hilarity on the evening of Thursday the 24th inst. and the Club feel confident that their fel’ow citizens wdl heartily support this local effort and given them a bumper house. Instalment No. 3 of the interesting articles " ’Tis 60 years ago” appear? in this issue and will be found of special interest, in the recording of the happening:; at tint time. The entries for the fat stock sale at A rah ura on Monday appear in this

issue. Interesting reading For men who can afford to pay from three to four pounds, for their Easter Suit may be found in W. H. Stopforth’s change of advt. Good smart stylish stylish suits at special cash prices. See our windows. —W. H. Stopforth’s. Mothers, if your boy insists on bis first suit of long trousers, it will pay you to inspect our range before deciding.—Ay, H. Stopforth’s. Freshen up the sick-room and give it the delicate fragrance of specially selected Mitcham Flowers with No 65 Lavender AAbiter. Prices from 2s 6d to 22s 6d. All chemists.—Advt. Avoid greyness by using Rachel Hair Tonic. Prevents streaky appearance. 3s s'l bottle. Not a dye. W. E. Williams, 'hem ist.—Advt.

Greying hair restored to original colour and sheen by applying l’aehel Hair Tonic, Xo,t a dye. AY. E. Williams, hcinist.—Advt. Patrons are notified that cream may now he purchased as usual in any inantity a* the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt.

A wonderful display of toys of all descriptions can he seen at the Economic.-! I ('rocl'vy Shop, including dolls' prams, dolls, all sizes: wooden toys in great variety, tennis racquets, beach balls, gun sets, teddy bears, golliwogs, piny halls, aeroplanes, motor cars, menagerie railway sets, also exclusive firework novelties. Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, pro print ress.-—Advt.

Preston’s notify a reduction in the price of bread. A 32 piece dinner set is the Ist. prize at the Soldiers’ Euchre on Tuesday night. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. offer for private sale, ten Romney rams, from accredited breeders. Help the R.S.A. and come along to the Euchre in the Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday night. . Tenders for grazing rights are invited’ for All Saints.glebe lands, closing at noon on Thursday next. Addisons are now making their firs;t display of autumn and winter goods. The new millinery is very chic, showing a decided change from previom years. Call and inspect.—Advt. • R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers Hall, Tuesday, March Bth. Ist. prize, 32 piece dinner set; 2nd prize, 7'piece salad set; 3rd. prize, set 5 pudding basins; 4th. prize, thermos flask. Good prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

Mon! ‘“ft’s all in the cut.” Oui suits tailored-tn-nieasure are outstanding for fit, style, and service. Call at your convenience and inspect our com prehensive range of materials.—W. H Stopforth.—Advt.

Mr W. A. Smith of Ross had the misfortune yesterday while 41 1 work to slip over a log and fell on his axe. resulting jn a deep gash in his left thumb which necessitated three stitches being jmt in.

A painful accident was ustaired byMr John Heeney, a bushman employed by the United Sawmilling Coy., Ltd., at Te Kinga, on Thursday afternoon. He was engaged trimming the branches off a fallen tree, when- tile axe slippeci cutting through his boot and penetrating the left instep, severing a tendon. Th.e gash necessitated the insertion of ten stiches. After receiving medical attention yesterday, lie was able to return to his home at Te Kinga.

The monthly meeting of the District Racing Committee was held yesterday at Greymouth. Present: Messrs T. E. Coates (chairman), D. J. Evans (Westland R. C.),- A. Behan, W. H. Parfitt (Greymouth J. C.), A. E. Kilgour (Nelson R. C.), and the Secretary, Mr Fogarty. The President was delegated to attend the special meeting of the District Racing Committees prior to the annual meeting of the New Zealand Racing Conference at Wellington on March 18. to discuss matters in respect to the curtailment of eApeiulture in connection with the control of racing by the New Zealand Ha i.ig C-iife:elite. The aplication of R. Catbush, Westport, for trainer’s license, was re commended, conditionally that the applicant’s medical certificate 'is satisfactory. The New Zealand Rucng Groymoutl), for trainer's license, was on’s conditional license had boon extended for a further three months. Th e application of W. MoKendrv, Greymouth ,for trainer's license, was recommended. The recommendation that L. A. Young (Greymouth) he granted permission to work in a training stable was approved. Applications of Ronald Morris (Karamea) and C. R. Menzies (Westport) for trainer’s licenses, were recommended An application from the Karamea Racing Club for registration, was recommended to the New Zealand Racing Conference. It is the intention of the Club to bold its first meeting (nontotalisator) on Saturday, April 16, the programme including four galloping and three trotting events. A total stake of £BS is offered for the meeting.

Good prizes and a good night’s entertainment for 1 2s at the R.S.A. Euchre on Tuesday night.

Oddments in Men's Ready-to-wear suits to be cleared at practically hah price. Inspection invited. —W. H. Stop fort It’s.—Advt.

A five seater Dodge car driven by Jir Thomas Hornsby, overseer for the Canterbury Education Board, of Cobden. in which he was the sole occupant was struck by the 8.0 a.in. Grey-mouth-Christchurch goods train at the Poerua-Inchbonnie railway crossing on the Otira line near Inchbonnie* yesterday. The ear was badly smasned up. but fortunately, Mr Hornsey was thrown clear and "'ns uninjured. His escape was a lucky one. The crossing is a bad one in that it is narrow. There is little chance o' motorists approaching on either side, of seeing or hearing the train as both sides of the road are densely bushed. Mr Hornsby who was on a tour of inspection, did not hear or notice the approach of the oncoming train.

Years younger flay combating gre> hair! Rachel Hair Tonic restores orig iiuil colour and lustre. 3s 6d. Not a dve. W. E. Williams, Chemist.--Ad vt. Faded, lack-lustre hair restored to gleaming beauty by using Rachel Hair Tonic. Re-vitnlises roots. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Adtt. Summer colds are dangerous—be prepared! Keep a bottle of Na/.0l always by you. It’s the scientific remedy.*' MO doses for 2s fid. fir ibices for 1c fid.—Advt. .Make, light work of polishing jobs. Use Tan-bl. Gives a bright lasting shine to doors, furniture, linoleums footwear and fabric and duco-finishod car bodies. Very economical. All stores-—Advt,