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Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1933, Page 4

Messrs Houston and Co. will hold an auction sale of fruit in the mart to-morrow afternoon.

An auction sale of fruit will be held by -Messrs Jeffries and Co. in their mart to-morrow afternoon.

Mr Alan lludge, optician, of Greymouth, will be in Hokitika on Friday next and can bo seen at Mr 11. M. Couisons’ rooms.

Mr T. Croft, of Stillwater left to-day for Dunedin, where on Monday uighd next he will meet Bert Davis in a professional boxing contest

Long night assembly dance will bo held in the’ Woodstock Ha}l to.piorpow ''(Friday) evening. 'Supper provided.— Advt,

The Runanga combined picnic excursion is to be held at Hokitika next Saturday. This excursion has been postponed twice on account of inclement weather.

The annual meeting of the Kokatalii Sports Club will be htld in the Public Hall, Kokatalii, next Friday evening at 8 o’clock.—Advt.

Advice received by the Westland Dairy Factory this morning reports that the price for New Zealand butter oh the Home market to-day is 70s to 72s oer cwt.

Rev. J. K. Archer, deputy-mayor of Christchurch will speak at the Town Hall to-night at 8:39 o’clock, under the auspices of the Hokitika Labour Party. Questions invited. M. McGavin, secretary.—Advt.

Miners.—We have the approved matting for your sluice boxes at lowest prices. Call and consult us before buying elsewhere.—Frank Bade.—Advt. ■ i

The death of a very old and esteemed resident cf Totara Flat, Mrs Isabella Cannon, occurred last evening at the Grey Hospital ,which she had entered only on Sunday last. A native of Ireland, deceased was 70 years of age, and had resided on the West Coast for very many years. She 'is survived by a sister, Mrs D. Burns, of Kilmore Streets, Christohurcb,

Gents, —We can supply Le Roy’s coats from 37/6, lower grade oily canvas coats from 28/6, also leggings, butterflys, etc. at lowest prices.—Frank Bade, phone 179. —Advt.

As the day wore on yesterday the weather improved and this had an improving effect cn the attendance at the Methodist Fair in St. Andrew’s Hall, and resulted in the well stocked stalls’ contents meeting with a ready sale. There were a number of .competitions held and var.ous side show's to attract, while a dainty, afternoon tea was procurable. The fair was bought to a successful conclusion in the evening.

The Arch Little shoe store notifies their numerous clients that Monarch welted men’s shoes can be bought at 22s 6d a pair and Black Diamond men’s boots at 25s 9d a pair, only until the end of March. From April Ist these are to be advanced in price. E.uy noiv and save money.—Advt.

Tlie unemployment tax collections have given tlie Government 'Statistician, for the first time in the Dominion’s experience, an opportunity to asseaj the aggregate of private incomes in New Zealand. He places the total at £100,000,000 for the year ended March, 1932, wages being 69.5 millions; incomes from business and investment, 25.5 millions;' incomes received by women under £250, being mostly from investment, 5' millions; and undistributed company income, 3 millions. Pensions account for 1.7 millions. The estimate of incomes from other than salary or wages was reduced in the year under notice by 15 per cent.

The “Nu-Way” hemstitcher —an asset in every home. A patented, clever little device that can be used in any make of sewing machine. Easy to adjust and simple to use. With it '7Oll can do all your own hemstitching, picoting etc. Obtainable from the agents “Schroder and C 0.,” and costs only 2s 6d. —Advt.

Use upon a condiment of absolute purity for your table—put Sharland’s vinegar in your cruet. Strong, piquant, full-flavoured- In bottle or bulk. All stores.—Auvfc.

It is up to you tr make you 'purchases now at Schroder and Co., whilst the low prices are ruling, as all new goods must go up in price before long. A huge stock on hand to select from—mostly at half price, do not delay.-—Advt*