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Hokitika Guardian, 25 June 1932, Page 4

Mon ‘ho I*onpe cf men's ' ‘ '><’■- '■l; tho A "oil Li I-to Shoe Store. ]o\vs t Lostoek an' 1 other makes, nriees from (Id a oair. See windows. —Advt.

Particulars of the next Lucky Cat art union appear in this t.sue.

The entries for the Arahura fat stock sale on Monday appear in this issue.

see the Dailey M football boots at the Arch Little Shoe Store reduced to 11s Gd a pair.—Advt.

The golf match arranged between the Hokitika and Greymouth ’Glubs lias again been postponed.

The flags at the public buildings were hahhmasted to-day in memory of the late Mr T. Makitanara, M.P.

Mr Roy Paterson left for Wellington this morning to attend the Returned Soldiers’ Association Conference, whicn opens there on Tuesday.

The m.v. Gael will arrive f about 2 p.m. this afternoon from Greymouth, sailing again on Monday for IS aitapu and Wellington.

Butter, sugar and flour comprises the list., prize at the R.S.A. euchre in the Soldiers’ Hail on Tuesday night. The 2nd. prize is y- ton of coal. A good night's -entertainment.

Bush rugs extra large and pure wool, 8s ild at W. H. Stopfonh’s —Advt.

An interesting paragraph from the “Westport News” in a report of a football match. “Marlborough looked a rabble, and the prospects of the Blues putting up a cricket score seemed pretty omnibus.”

The night was an extremely rough one with wind and rain culminating before daylight with a regular downpour that lasted for some consideable time. The morning was wild and stormy, with showers. ,

A slip occurred on Thui :day on the Blackball-Brunner road, on the hill above Ford’s Creek bridge. The road ia blocked, and unless the debris can be (shifted by means of sluicing, it is likely that the work of clearing will take several days,

Watch for McKay’s sale advertisement appearing next week. Every, line being reuuced. Startling bargains.—Advt.

It is rumoured in Blenheim that an extraordinary vacancy in the ranks of Parliamentarians is likely to bq announced in the. immediate future and will necessitate a bye-election. Nothing further can be stated at present except that, the e eat affected is not the Wairau seat.

The residents of Ross and Harihari are advised that Mr A. M. Budge, D.L 0. N.Z. Optician, resident at drev mouth, will be in Ross on Wednesday next and at Harihari on Wednesday evening and Thursday. Appointments .for sighttesting may be made with the local agents,—*Advt.

R.S,A, Euchre, Soldiers' Hull, Tuesday, July 28th., at 8 o’clock. Ist. prize, bag of sugar, hag of flour, and 51b. butter; 2nd. prize, \ ton of coal; 3rd. prize, 51b. butter; 4th. prize, 251 b. bag of flour. Good prizes Admission 2.3.—Advt.

Ladies willing to resist in the supper arrangements for the Fire Brigade hall on July 13th are requested to meet at the Town Hall on Monday afternoon next at 3.30 o clock. —Advt.

'Much ink is r,pilt especially in the North Island, urging the necessity o' killing ragwort by cutting or spraying , 53 ys a Southland writer. Neither cutting nor spraying will eradicate the weed, but sheep will kill it in one year’s grazing. The labour spent in cutting and spraying would be better applied in erecting sheep-proof fences, and as a side-line a few old eves is an excellent paying proposition for dairy farmers. Ragwort j, 3 never seen on sheep farms.

Addisons who are always noted for their up-to-date furnishings etc., have opened up . to-day something specially smart and toney in curtain net«, tapestry (suitable for upholstering), shadow tissues, and hearth rugs. Inspection invited.— Advt.

Yesterday morning a horse-drawn lorry driven by Mr W. Greenhill senr., was struck by Tipler’s motor bus at the intersection of Herbert, and Guinness Streets, Greymouth. The bn: hit the rear of the lorry, over turning it, and thowing the horse to the ground. Mr Greenhill, who was standing near the front of the lorry, was thrown, and both horse and lorry came down on top of him. He sustained injuries to both legs, having what might be considered a narrow c,scape. He is progressing favourably at bis home.

Look out for a big sale of millinery starting Thursday the 23rd. inst. Tho opportunity of a- life time don’t miss it at Schroder’s.—Advt. Brighten your home with the beautiful and inexpensive tulips, dahlias, and gladioli now showing at Addbons.—Advt.

Hair kept in healthy and brilliant condition by using Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle from W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

No expense has been spared in making Cherima! (double strength) Cough Balsam the one and only sure remedy for all coughs and eolds. You can reap the benefit bv getting your bottle of Cberiinal now from Messrs. Gooch and Co’s store. Be sure to ask for Cherimnl. Two shillings and sixpence per bottle.—Advt.

Mr C. L. Renton has an interesting notice appearing in this issue.

Addison’s have opened up some new shades in wool, including flame, orai'g., blua, emerald, bottle green and rust.

New stock of men’s Le Roy oil coats, butterfly capes, roadman coats, leggings etc. at W. H. Stopforth s. ■—Advt.

In this issue the Westland County Council gives formal notice of the intention to strike the annual rates for the year.

For . better quality hose, inspect our complete stock of wool, lire, pure silk at W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt

Glassons Ltd., Christchurch, have an interesting change of their business announcement on page eight today.

Don’t miss the comfort of an eiderdown. Addisons are offering their choice stock at specially reduced prices from to-day.—Advt,

Mess re M. Houston and Co., notify an auction sale of horses and harness at Cameron's. stables on Friday next, at 1 p.m. on behalf of Mr W. McDonald of Christchurch.

This week’s special 2s 3d parcel contains 1 set aluminium measuring spoons, 1 non-burn cake' tin, 1 dish mop, 1 pastry brush, 1 fancy jug. Economic Crockery Shop, 1\ Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

A reduction of sixpence per hundred superficial feet of timber has been announced by the Union Steam Ship Company *in freight to Australia. The reduction, which will be a material help to West Coast shippers to Australia, will take effect with the shipments to be made in the course of n few’ days by the Kalingo to Sydney.

Air H. G. Wells has said that in our (lay we are witnessing a race between education and catastrophe; and education which is most required is an attempt to think out, on rational, disciplined liner-, the problems of oui time. We need clear thinking and ■cleanly discerned standards by which to judge our own ideas and those of other people ; but it is a very difficult thing to attain this common standard. Representatives of the Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Hokitika met in conference and finding themselves in complete agreement decided to make an attempt at community discussion of some of our major problems. Hoping thereby to learn as well as to teach. The first evening of the three arranged is to deal with the problem of unemployment which will be introduced in three brief speeches under the following headings: The effect of Ur.emp’oyment on Human Character. The Christian Message and the Unemployed. The •Christian' Message to the UnemployedThe meeting will be held in St. Andrew’s iHall at 8 p.m. and a free and full discussion d asked for and expected,

Special line of boys fancy jerseys, fit for boys one to gix. Clearing cash price 3s lid at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

Special reductions are now being made on our beautiful stock of millinery; every hat is reduced in price tor cash at F. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

The advent of Cherimal (double strength) Cough Balsam to your distinct marks an epoch in the treatment of your colds. Two or three clones and the cold is gone for once and all. Messrs. Gcoch and Co.’s store will be pleased to send a bottle with your order. The price ir, two shillings and sixpence per bottle. —Advt.

Safety first. Remedy colds promptly and efficiently—they might develop into more serious chest and lung complaints. Use Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Brakes up the worst cough or cold. Sold everywhere Is fid, 2s 6d and 4s fid.—Advt.