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Hokitika Guardian, 30 March 1920, Page 2

The public are reminded of the meeting at the Town Hall at 7.30. o’clock this evening to make arrangements for the Royal visit to Hokitika in May. The “Guardian” will observe the usual Easter holidays. There will be no publication of the paper on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Business people generally are reminded of the hank holidays, which commence on Friday, and continue until the following Wednesday morning. Nest Saturday at Lake Mahinnpun, Lie liiiatapu Axemen’s Carnival takes place. This fixture, at the most popular holiday resort of the district will he sure to attract a. large gathering. A fine programme has been arranged, which should assure a fine day’s sport. Residents of Kokatnhi and district are reminded of the concert, to be followed by a ball, to take place in Longford Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) oven-

ing. The programme to be given by the Hokitika amateurs is a very enjoyable one and should attract a good attendance. Capita] music will be provided for the ball to follow. At Greyinoutli. to-morrow (Wednesday) at noon Messrs Mark Sprot and Co will sell by auction the valuable properties in the estate of the late Mrs B, Wade. These comprise Pearn’s Brewery at Kumara, the Rapahoe Hotel at Rapahoe, and freehold properties at Kumara, Ngahere Hotel at Ngaliere and Bromond’s Hotel at Kumara. Full particulars of this important sale appears in another column. The Hokitika Bowling Club, as previously announced, is holding a progressive pairs tournament on Good Friday, for 4 a pail' of Maltese crosses presented by Mr W. Berry of McGruer and Co. Members who have not signified their desire to take part are requested to notify the Secretary at once, as the draw will he arranged on Wednesday evening. Play will start at fl o’clock and continue (with an inter-

1 val for lunch), untii sun-down, when it is hoped to have decided the winners of the competition. Given a fine day the play should prove of a very interest ing nature. ! The- many friends of Mrs Alicia Ilea, relict of James Rea, Ross, will regret to hear of her death which occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Wylie Elmer Lane, Oreymouth yesterday. The deceased, who was 77 years of age, was a native of Bally Simon County Lim- . Prick, Urol and. Tier husband predeceased lier by thirty years. She had been ailing for a long time and her end was not unexpected. She leaves six sons and six daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral takes place at Ross on Wednesday. Could there he more beautiful and attractive coats for ladies? A visit to Schroder’s large emporium will convince the m.os.t sceptical that for quantity to select from, quality, reasonableness in price, Schroder's take the paim, also for millinery and cos-

tamos. Inspection cordially invited.— ildvt. Playing the violin while “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help and “GOLDEN RULE” Soap do the weekly washing is wific’s favourite hobby now, and so say all of us Hokitika husbands. Furniture, Floors and Linoleums look like new when rubbed with “TAN-OL.” Brings up wood-grain and pattern—gives a lasting polish. “TAN-OL” does much and costs little, polishes furniture, brightens floorcloth. Quick, easy and economical.

The retailers will be closing as usual to-morrow afternoon.

Mr J. S. Olson of Revell Street has forwarded a cheque for £lO being the first donation received for the Westland Great War Memorial.

The Hari Hari races take place on Saturday. This popular southern fixture promises to attract substantial support. /

The Hokitika Gas Company, Ltd., notifies that from April Ist the price of gas will be 10s nett per thousand feet, for power and lighting alike.

Messrs M. Houston and Co are holding ther autumn sale of stock at Kokatalii sale yards to-morrow. The lull list of entries appears in this issue.

There will bo an overland service, commencing on Thursday from Christchurch, connecting through to Hokitika each day for the ensuing week. This provision by the Railway Department is one that s giving general satisfaction throughout the district.

The Returned Soldiers Association are holding a grand" ball in the Drill Shed on Easter Wednesday (Race night). Capital music- lias been arranged for and supper will be provided. The gathering should prove a real holiday attraction.

Yesterday morning about 350 fat sheep and cattle from South Westland arrived in Hokitika where they will be consigned by to-day’s express for Addington saleyarcls. The stock are a splendid lot; and have been raised by Messrs M. Purcell and A. Mcßride at the Wataroa settlement.

Mr George Allport, late Secretary for Marine, died on the Ulimaroa on route to Sydney (says a Press wire from Wellington). Mr and Mrs Allport were making a long-anticipated trip to London to meet their only child, Mrs Strachan. The deceased was 66 years of age. His heart was known to have been failing for some time. Every mother is more than pleased to have her boy appearing in a nice new suit, bought at Schroder’s —where you can get suited at less than usual cost. Now iis your chance for the holidays.— Advt.

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Kitchen economy demands the use of .SH Alt LAND’S Bilking Powder. Costs loss than others—gives better results. Your groebr sells it. “Worth five times its price,” is "'hat everyone says who tries “NAZOL” for colds, catarrh, sore throat, and hay fever. “NAZOL” quick relief. 60 doses cost 1/6.