LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northland Age, Volume 23, Issue 35, 17 December 1923, Page 5

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Father Xmw arrives at WATSON’S on Monday, Dmrember 24th, at 10 a.m. Bring the kiddiswalong to receive a free gift. At tIR Auckland wool sales on November 24th the clip of Mr L. J. Matthews realised 1654 d. The teachers at the Pukepoto Native School wired for, and obtained a holiday for their School for Tuesday, Coronation Day.

Kapa Maori in the Show grounds tomorrow, luncheon time. Any surplus to the Hospital Fund.

Coronation Ceremony tomorrow. Great preparations for this unique function. Beautiful costumes. Day Ceremony for those unable to attend in the evening. Roll up, and make this as big a success as the Queen Carnival was. The King Value Giver of Northland is supplying men’s aud boys’ wear at lower prices than ever. size men’s suits, lop values, trim 37/j; trousers, 8/II; shirts, 4/11; pants, 3/11 ; socks, three pair* for 2/ -X Come and inspect our variey stocks If pyjamas, collars, ties, bracjfc, hanHyp'chiefs, bathing costumes, and all other details essential for men and boys. Northland’s lowest prices, always obtained at “ The Centre of Economy,” Ellis Hicks and Co.—at your service—Kaitaia.'

The wholesale rale for sugar was ad vanned by £3 per ton last Friday.

N.Z. Railways show a big increase in profits for the 4 - weekly period ended November 10th. A profit of £loo,Bo3is disclosed against £79,765 for the corresponding period of last year.

In our article on the appointment of the new Engineer we omitted —not knowing at the time, that the ordinary travelling expenses of the Engineer are paid in addition to the upkeep of car.

“The Submarine Eye” is the invention of a clever younga&llow, who claims that, by its aid/treftudfe in the sea can be located. JA hmfirid and fifty years before, / treasure had been thrown near a lonely island. The young inventor hearing the story, enlists the aid of his “Submarine Eye” to locate it. There is a thrilling scene, where he gets entrapped by the box. The picture abounds in beautiful under-water photography, and has a pretty love story. Good supports. Northland Hall, W ednesday.

Special value in handmade, tailored suits in thirty different sizes, to fit short stout men, tall thin men and all sizes

between. Also splendid stock of Christmas presents bought in England. At A C. Nobles. Shop early.

The Farmers Co-op has a change advt. on the last page drawing attention to their Xmas and New Year’s Holidays. They also express appreciation of clients’ support in the past year.

Four carpenters are wanted for the Takahue sawmill. See adv.

The remains of the Kaitaia Hotel old stable will be sold by public auction at the Mart on Saturday 22nd, at 1.30 p. m.

“The Kentucky Derby”, to be put on at the NorthlandJkictures on Saturday night, is a fi* spoiling story, abounding with villaiiy, dopiig, kidnapping of the hero; and t finelwe slory, making this a thrilling /id story. Reginald Denny, one of the cotmng actors, hero of “The Leather-Pushers”, is the hero, and is supported by a cast of over a dozen fine players, including Lillian Rich as the heroine.

Following our usual custom we publish at our own expense a notice bv the County Council inviting tenders for the formation and culverting of 80% chains of the Wainui Junction-Herekino Road. Tenders returnable by noon of Thursday, 20th.

Messrs Archibald and Sons have a replace advertisement in this issue drawing attention to their Xmas and New Year goods, presents, etc. The shops will be dosed Tuesday and Wednesday in the Xmas and New Year weeks.