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Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1929, Page 4

Twenty ladies’ summer frocks, reduced to 5s lid and 9s lid. Six ladies costumes reduced to 19s lid.—At -McKay’s Great Reduction Sale.—Advt. Messrs Cranston and Carr are leaving next week to join the outward ’Frisco boat on return to the United States. Mr W. J. Radford will remain here in charge of the operations of the Rimu Flat dredge and the Kunieri Electric Supply Coy. Ltd. Mr and Mrs Bert Jamieson, of Tvoiterangi, invite all friends to a social evening to be held on Monday, 21st. January in the Koitorangi Public Hall.—Advt. Mr T. E. Y. Seddon wired from Eastbourne on Thursday stating the Minister for Justice was ready to co-oper-ate in any way desired respecting the search for the lads missing on the Browning’s Pass route. Mr Seddon was advised the Police had the search weli organised on the Westland side. Special Hosiery Bargains, artificial silk hose, twelve shades. Usual price ■ls 6d, special sale price 2s lid. Three Belles Showerproof Hose, ten shades—usual price 5s fid, special juice 9s lid. Schroder and Co.—Advu. Heavy motor vehieular taxation has been considered by Cabinet, which decided to call a conference at an early date to consider the whole question of motor taxation. Its constitution "ill he announced shortly. It will he representative of motor vehice owners, county councils, municipalities. Highways Board and Public Works iVpnrtmont. Radios’ rubber coats, black, brown, and saxe, 17s fid to 255, now 7s (id tells lid at McKay’s Great Stock Reduction Sale. —Advt, Children like Wade’s Worm Figs—a safe, sure remedy for worms. All chemists and stores. —Advt.

Coke for sale: Is (kl per ling at Gas Works; Is !Jd delivered within Borough limits.—Advt.

'l'he Plunket Nurse wishes to notify mothers that the em'nlsion and Karinuu: has keen transferred from Mrs Hayward to .Mr W. K. Williams, where it may he procured in future.

One Imndrod pairs ladies art silk and pure silk hose, -Is lid to Ss lid, non 2s (id; fi d<4 v .en ladies’ fabric "loves, fancy cull’ 2s lid and' its lid. at McKay’s Great ({eduction Sale.—Advt.

An important auction sale of valuable farm property in South Westland in tin* estate of Henry lleveldt, deceased, will take place on Wednesday. Feb. I,‘ltli. at l p.m. M. Houston and Co. in conjunction with Dnlgety and Co. will he the auctioneers and conditions (A sale may he seen at the ollice of the auctioneers or C. J. P. Sellers, solicitor, from whom full particulars may he obtained.

The Postal Union Congress, an international gathering of postal oflieers held every live years to arrange the complex system which enables mails to bo smoothly handled in every country in the world, takes place in London next May. 'l'he conference usually lasts six weeks and New Zealand, states the Prime Minister, is to he represented by Mr George M’Nainarn, secretary of tlie Post and Telegraph Department.

During December the total live births registered for urban areas amounted to 1017, as against 1082 in November, a decrease of 65. Deaths in December were 503 a decrease ot 11 as compared with the previous month. Of the total deaths males contributed 251 and females 252. Fiftythree of the deaths were of children under five years of age, being 10.54 per cent, of the whole number. Thirtynine of these were under one year of

The light rains these few days past have kept the Little Wanganui river above normal and,is delaying the emergency protection work in hand there. Meantime Mr .1. Minehan, a local settler, who holds land on both sides of the river, has protested against the removal of stone from the shutli side or the river for the protection of the north bank. Mr 'l'. A. Johnston, District Engincer, is expected to visit the locality immediately to look into the position, and further work which may be considered desirable.

The Corsair Social Club picnic from Christchurch is due to arrive here ioaidy this afternoon. It is tun to intonate the weather is unfavourable. Everything possible will be done for the convenience of the visitors. It is being arranged to open the Princess Theatre, Soldiers’ Hall and Town Hall this afternoon. 'Die hand will probably he accommodated at the Princess Theatre. The pavilion on Cass Square will he open, also the museum room at the Public Library. Probably many of the visitors will make the contemplated trips to Lake Kanieri, for which the cars will be running The excursion train leaves on return to Christchurch shortly after 8 o’clock tonight, and is due to arrive at its destination shortly after 3 o’clock to-mor-row morning.

Sale Bargains, these values cannot lie beaten. Pure Silk Fugi Bloomers, lull fashioned in natural shades only, women’s size 3s lid, O.S. size Is 6d.— Schroder and Co.—Advt.

At a meeting of tlie Committee of the Reefton Jockey Club on Wednesday evening, the statement of receipts and disbursements in connection with the recent meeting was submitted to members. This showed that a profit had been made in addition to the totalisalor rebate, the amount of which is £IBB. Members expressed pleasure at the result. It was decided to accede to the request of the Westport Jockey Cub for the loan of the starting barrier. The Committee took some exception to the remarks published in the Christchurch Press re the starting of Mr if. R echo, which the Committee expressed themselves as well pleased with. Objection was also taken to the suggestion that the Reef ton Club would receive the lines imposed on the jockeys. These fines go to the District Trust Fund, and are devoted to the relief of distressed trainers and jockeys and their dependents. Union Table Damask was 2s (id, now Is 3d yard. Marcella Quilts, s.b. 20s, now 14s lid; d.b. 33s (id, now 26s Gd. White Turkish Towels, Is 9d now Is 3d; 2s fid now Is lid; 3s fid now2s fid. —At McKay’s Great Stock Reduction Sale. —Advt. The best cooks always use Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Unsurpassed for pickles, sauces, and salads. In bottle or hulk.—Advt. Now arriving 200 half cases apricots, peaches, plums, and tomatoes. The instructions from the shippers are to sell at lowest market prices.—Paterson M icliel and Co. Ltd., Hokitika. ’Rhone 2.—Advt. Try our deliciously cooling non-in-toxicating Table Ale. It has the flavour with no afte r effects. An ideal drink for both young and old. Ivortegast Bros. —Advt. When buying vinegar stipulate Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Nothing to heat it for flavour and strength. Absolutely pure, and ifree from mineral acids. In bottle or hulk. —Advt. Get a proper shine on your shoes— Use “Tan-01.” -A splendid polisher. In tins—liquid Is j paste 6d.—Advt.

The entries for the usual If at stock sales at Araliura on Monday appear in this issue. At Araliura stock sale on in addition to the fat stock -Messrs W. Jeffries and Co will sell the gelding Gay Gauntlet on boliali of Mr P. Stephens, and a chestnut pony, 5 years old, for "a client. There was a steady rain yesterday afternoon which continued at intervals till early this morning. Gradually the weather cleared, and the afternoon promises to be line, though everything!, will lie very wet underloot. You will soon rid yourself of hay lover if you use “ Na/.0l ” —a safe, sure remedy. 60 doses for Is fid. —Advfc-">w^