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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1921, Page 2

The annual meeting of the Weitl.nid liming Cluli takes place on Er 'lay night next, when officers etc w.l! elected for the year.

The West Coast Rugby Union team leaves at the end of the week for Blenheim where they play Marlborough, the holders, for the Seddon Shield.

The monthly meeting of the Progress League takes place at the Town Hall to-nTglit. at 7.30 o'clock. It is a public meeting whereat topical papers will be read and the townspeople generally are invited to attend.

A reminder is given to the citizens that the lists for the Mayoral presentation are now open at vnrioti* public offices throughout the town, and contributions to the movement may be lodged accordingly.

The engagement is announced 0 1 Miss Grace M. Aitken, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Aitken of Hokitika, to Mr X. B. McCallum, of Greymouth eldest son of the Rev. and Mrs N. McCallum. Cashmere Hills, Christchurch.

Call and inspect out end of sea.-on specials. Prices reduced to wholesale cost. Don’t miss this opportunity of securing your share ol tile follow 'tig lines. Men’s band shirts, 8s 6d, hs lid 9s lid; men’s cashmere sox, 2s, 2s ltd 3s (id; hoy’s golf hose, all sizes, were 5s (id. now 3s 9d; at, the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Advt.

In connection with the activities of the stall-holders for St Mary’s Bazaar to he held in December, a. Baby Show will he held ill St Mary’s Club rooms on Monday. Oct. 24th., with four prizes, out* each, ior the best not and girl ha by under 9 months and 18 months. Fuller particulars will be gi'« on later.

Tbe polling for tlwo Kakapotabi bridge loan takes place on Thursday between the hours of 9 am and » p.m. The polling booths are centred at Hokitika (County Chambers), Mikonui, Wait alia. Hari Hari and AYataroa. Mr John Peake appointed Solicit ute Returning Officer takes the voting papers south to-morrow, ami will bring th,i returns laiek on Friday. Tln< official scrutiny of the poll will he held on Saturday forenoon.

A Wellington correspondent -ays the decline in the value of butter add cheese is causing concern, and the dairy experts are not so talkative as they have been. All their predictions have gone astray, and there nr,* man.' factories regretting that the offers made hv representative buyers in August were not accepted. Tbe factories are now advised to consign and that is about all that they can do. for there are no buyers about with the market tending downwards. The price ol butter locally is to be reduced from 2s 5d to 2s 4d ‘

There wore 56 cases of diphtheria and 3 deaths reported in tin* Dominion for tin* week ended Monday week, as compitred with 32 eases, and 2 deaths iu the previous weeks. East week I case was reported iu the North Aueklan I district; 10 iu the Auckland district; 3 iu the Hawke's Bay district. 4 ill tin* Waiigatlui-Taraiiaki district; 12 m the Wellington district; 15 in the Can-terbury-West Coast district (2 deaths, I iu tin* Holler |M)ition and 1 in the North Canterbury portion of the district); and II in (Mage-Southland district (1 death)

Goods bought* at the Clothing Factory are the best procurable and now is the time to purchase some of our stock-taking "reductions. These lines are our usual good quality at the latest prices. Boy’s strong shorts, 9s Od ; men’s strong Denims, 9s lid; men’s felt hats in fawn, black and prey, 10s fid. Us 6d; men's woollen sox, 2s. 2s 3d at the X.Z. Clothing Factory. • Advt.

At the annual meeting of the Grey Trotting Club, the following officers were elected: President, Mr F. Campbell*. viee-Presidoitts: Dr’s Meßreaty and McKay, and Air IT. Bignell ; 'I H’Hsurer, Mr J. Steer; Auditor, Mr F. H. Kib'ottr; committee: Messrs T. E. Coates, 11. C. Harley, .1. AY. llannnm, and 11. W. Kitehingham (chairman), W R. Kettle, D. Ale Kay. E. McDonnell. (’. K. Perkins, F. J. Parkinson. T. 11. Roberts, W. K. Reynolds, J. Steer, F. AY. Sluillcrass and F. C. Wade.

! The sixth monthly invitation staff dance, under the auspices of the Mental Hospital Social Committee, was held in Seaview last Friday evening. , The “little theatre” was prettily de- ’ corated with native greenery and flours do papier streamers, and the improved ■lighting and gas-lieating apparatus gave an atmosphere ot brilliancy and , cosiness to tbe little social ball. 9 lie l varied programme was in the capable 1 bands of Air Earle Breeze. The chiel I feature of an enjoyable evening was J the brilliant work of tile stall orchestra, consisting of live instruments; tlio j musical artists being:—-Miss AI. J’aefnrhino (piano), Aliss AViron (violin), Air F. Martini (cornet), Air E. H. Dawson (flute), and AH Chits King (bones). Extras were generously contributed by Misses King and Kavill. Th,> nurses’ sub-committee provided a delicious “hand-round” .supper, anil dancing continued until mid-night.

Now that spring cleaning is the order of the day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleum.:, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder ard Co’s.—Advt.

That tickling, irritating cough can he promptly relieved by a few drops of “XAZOL” taken on lump sugar. 60 doses Is (id.

“Imitation is the sinccrest form of (latter.v.” "NO RDRIVING” Laundry Help is frequently flattered, merchants report.—Ad vt Don’t wait until Influenza grips you —get “NAZOL” now. The best safe„u*U(] against coughs, chest and throat soreness. 60 doses Is (id.

For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint Ut)r e .

North Island mails by the Maori ; connected with the AVcst Const express at Cliristcliureh this morning. The mails which left Auckland on the Kith August per I’.M.S. Niagara via Vancouver arrived in I.ondon on the 17th September. Lovers of dancing arc reminded of the “hard-up” social to-night in St Mary’s Club rooms. Valuable prizes have been donated for the best holdup costume. ’lltt* music is in capable hands. Shipper provided. Efficient M.C. Admission Is. Advt. Try “Lloyd’s” for smartness and style. Our ready-to-wear goods which are all made on the premises, offer the rery latest ideas in skirts. blouses, undies and children's tracks

All who are interested in the chrysanthemum show which it is proposed to hold next winter, are invited to a meeting to be held on Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock at All Saints Vicarage.—Advt.

For the Borough Council meeting on Friday evening Mr lllank has given notice of motion:—“That the Council proceed at once with the formation of the unfinished portion of Kolicston St. between Hampden and Stafford Streets.”

A special euchre tournament and dunce will he held at St Mary s Clnh rooms on to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. (Alter games including TVs will he included, (bind prizes are offered full- com|K‘tithm, also for the lucky table. A bountiful supper will ho provided, followed by a dance. Admission Is. Advt.

Now is the time fit) buy footwear, (till and inspect some of the bargains wc are at present offering in ladies’ cents’ and children’s boots and shoos. Ladies patent court shoes, 25s dd ; lad. ies Derby shoes, 225; men’s pox l!crbys. 29s (id, 31s (hi: men’s shooters 26s Od. .lust landed all sizes in ladies and gent’s tennis hoots and shoes; at the N.Z. Clothing Factory .—Advt.

Now Spring millinery. An exhibition of the very latest London. Paris am' Colonial made models, ready to wear niirl untriniinofl lints. Now fruit uiki ribbon trimming etc. Pay an early visit to our showroom and inspect these handsome lints. New Spring goods are boil g opened in all departments. McOruer and Co.. Hokitika and Groyiitinit.il.—Advt.

Head colds, throat colds, chest colds, are (illicitly relieved by “NAZOL.” Penetrating and soothing. (>0 (loses Is (id.