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Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1933, Page 4

Visit McKay’s stocktaking sale and secure the bargains. Advt.

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, on Tuesday next, June 27th at eight o’clock.

Sincerity Suits are superior to all others. Be measured to-day at W. H. Stopf orth’s.—Advt.

It is understood that Captain Matheson, the well-known airman, will be taking up his residence in Hokitika shortly.

Sincerity Dinner Suits are outstanding, for cut, style and workmanship. W. 11. Sfcopforth.—Advt.

A sitting of the War Pensions Board will be held at Greymouth, commencing on Monday morning. Mr T. E. Y. Sed* don, Chairman of the Board, is expected to reach Hokitika this evening.

R.S.A, Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, <<n Tuesday evening, June 27th, at eight o’clock, Ist. prize, 701 b. bag of sugar,' 251 b. of flour and 51b. of butter; 2nd. prize, 61b, tea; 3rd. prize-, 501 b. bag of flour; 4th. prize, slb. butter. Gooa prizes. Admission 25.-—Advt.

A notification of the annual County rate for general purposes, appears in in this issue. Ratepayers will be glad to note the rate is kept at the reduced levy of one penny per pound capital value, while in addition five per cent rebate will be offered for prompt payment

N-appa trousers size 4,5 s 3d each; lad ms’ cardigans 3s 6d and 5s 6d e’-ch: boys’ suits half price are some of the week end bargain*; offering at Schroder and Co. It will pay you to visit this firm.—Advt.

The death took place at Christchurch on Thursday of Maria A! a non Brundall, wife of Mr Oscar Brundall, a former resident of llec-fton. Deceased wa s a natiie of Cmshington, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James McEwin, and was 50 years of age. She had not been in the best of health for some time, but her end came suddenly. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, two sons, three sisters and three brothtrs.

Great bargains in children’s wear. All less than half price at McKay’s.— Advt,

There are four weeks still to go but a good knitter laughs at time and sits up late. Considerable interest lias been arouse-d in the Poultry Club’s knitting competition. Needles are clicking encouragingly and the subject of jumpers, cardigans, baby garments- and new designs is discussed enthusiastically. The woman who does not knit these days is a back number and apart from the fact that substantial prizes are offered in this competition the contest itself should prove absorbingly interesting. Entries close on July Bth.

All frocks half price at McKay’s. Advt.

With the object of protecting Arthur Pass from any further encroachment of the river during floods, the Alain Highways Board intends to construct two groynes on the right bank of the river at the upper end of the township. Work is to be started immediately. Mr E. C. Smart, assistant engineer, who is at present engaged on the restoration of the Arthur Pass—Otira section, which was damaged by fi-ocis, is to make a survey to define the present position of the river in relation to the road through the township.

“At McKay’s” Bloomers from 1/pair, singlets 1/11. — advt.

A meeting of the Mining Executive for the Westland County will be held at the County Chambers, this evening at 7.30 o’clock.

Join the ranks of the well dressed by ordering, your Sincerity Suit to-day at W. 11. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

' The Hokitika Poultry Club are endeavouring to arrange an excursion train from Christchurch on July 22 in connection with their forthcoming show. Full particulars available later.

Appearing on page 1 of this issue, Leech’s Service Store has a special advertisement, setting drastic reductions on all lines that should appeal to the housewives, N

A number of special week end bargains are offering in another column at Schraders.—Advt.

A meeting of members of the Hokitika Amateur Operatic ‘Society, and ethers interested will be held in All Saints’ Hall on Monday evening to consider the production of an opera this year.

To-day, and continuing next week, Ballantynes of Christchurch are making a special show at Tymons’ sample roems, Greymonthj where special representatives of the firm will he present to give all the necessary information and advice to customers,

All jumpers inducted McKay’s. Prices from 4/11.“Advt.

The member of the War Pensions Board, Messrs T E Y. Seddqn (Chairman), J D, Harper, R.S.A. representative, and the Wellington Medical Officer _ representing the Department, arrive in Greymouth to-day, and will sit at the Greymouth Courthouse on Monday.

Kokatahi Cc-op. Dairy Factory Coy., Ltd. is inviting tenders for cartage for a period of three years, of coal, butter etc., and for collection of cream in the district? Specifications can be seen at the Company’s office, and at the “Guardian” office. Tenders close on July 17th.

Deference to Scoutmaster Sutherland’s long connection with the movement was mentioned at the last meeting of the Hokitika. Boy Scout trooo. this being the last meeting he would attend prior to his departure for Greymouth. The members showed their appreciation of Mr Sutherland’s services and work. An interesting talk on fiist aid was given by Dr Okey.

The Hon. J. Bitchener, who is Minof Public Works, and also 'actingMinister of Education, has advised Mr W. .Jeffries, County Chairman, of his forthcoming visit. Local deputations to be introduced by Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., will he taken at the County Chambers on Wednesday evening next at- 7.15 o’clock.

There was an excellent attendance of members at the meeting of AH .Saints’ Young Men’s Clnb last evening. Two new members were elected, A good deal of business w a s brought up and dealt with, The social part of the evening was spent In a debate on the question “That the Observance of Anzo.c Day be Abolished.” My Odes’ t e am took the negative and Mr Adamson’s team the affirmative. Some very good arguments were brought forth by both sides, the speeches by the leaders being particularly good. The negative side were declared the winners.