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Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1933, Page 4

At F. A. Thompson’s half price sale all owning frocks are at halt price. —Advt.

Ladies’ frocks from 2s 6d upwards are among the bargains now offering at Addison’s. Children’s frocks are also greatly reduced.—Advt.

At F. A. Thompson’s half price sale all ladies’ and children’s frocks are at half price.—Advt.

Dr. Wilson will be absent from Hokitika on Wednesday and Thursday, during which period Dr, Tcicheimann will be in charge of the practice.

Mr N, McQueen, who has been auctioneer for Dalgety and Co,, on the West Coast for tlio past six years leaves to-day on transfer to Wairon.

At F. A. Thompson’s half price sale figured and plain velvets are all on sale at half price.—Advt.

Mr F. Col Iyer of OoLyer’s Laundry notificu that he lias taken over the owner-hip again Loin Mr McMillan, and unt-rons are assured that every attention- will he given in the future as was always the case in the past.

The s.s. Nile will arrive at Hokitika at about 9 a.m. to-morrow with a big supply of fresh fish, which will be on sale at the- wharf.—Advt.

The results of the X.Z. University examinations came to han t ] to-day and West Coast successes appear in another column. The full list for Xe>.v Zealand can be -seen at the “Guardian” office by anyone interested.

Preparing the way for a monster clearing sale to commence on Friday morning, Messrs Oliver and -Duff, boot and shoe importers, will be closed aP day -oil to-morrow and Thursday. Watch for their bargain fist- appearing in Wednesday’s 'issue.

At F, A, Thompson’s half price sale all millinery' is marked clown to half price.—Advt.

Before the members of' Hokitika .School Committee commenced their meeting last evening, an inspection wars made of the various rooms, which have just- received a special overhaul in preparation of the approaching -renewal of the school term. Members of the -Committee were wop .satisfied with the general appearance of the interior of the sellout.

How often do we wish for the return of childhood days. Well the opportunity to “make believe” has arrived. Roll up to the “back to childhood days” ball, to-morrow (Wednesdav) at Kokataiii Public Hall novelties and prizes galore. School commences at 8.30 p.m. The committee requests all to dress a s children to make the night a success.

At F. A. Thompson’s half price sale all dress materials are cut down to half 1 price.—Advt.

Police promotions in succession to Sub-Inspector T. Gibson who lias been promoted from Auckland to be Inspector in Charge of the Southland district, are:—Senior-Sergeant J. Sweeney, of Hamilton., has been appointed Chief Detective in Auckland. Detective-Sergeant R. J. Issell, who has been Police Photographer, and has also filled a position as Fingerprint Expert in the Criminal Investigation Department, is to go to Stratford >a-s Sergeant in the uniform branch, and will be in charge there.— Press Assn.

At F. A. Thompson’s half price sale .all wool is at half price, some wonderful bargains.—Advt.

At the meeting of (In' Hokitika 'School Committee last evening, (be Chairman and Secretary reported in connection with 'arrangements made for the school excursions to Ross on Wednesday bob re a ’’v Bth. It was .dated that R'»' c > s residents had been extremely generous I" tlieir Otters ,ii' .•.s-istiu.e. i”.biding the carriage .free from the Ross railway station of the picnic committee's nqnii oments, the provision of motor e<mvovnnee for women and children iT'mi Ihe radwav station to the dhvrention Ground (with a snuiH charge for men), and the .supply of lb,* necessary lmt water, milk and tea free of eharge. Appreciation was voiced hv members of the generous assistance being olfered. 'll),, Chairman ami Secretary wore authorised to complete’any furl her necessary arrangements. It was pes'dred to iuvde the ;.M unicip 1 Band to accompany the excursion, <\\hieh will make Hie Ros,s Recreation Ground its headquarters f'dr the day. The Eos a baths will bo thrown open, free for ths day.