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West Coast Times, 9 November 1914, Page 2

Fire young Springer# aro advertised for sale in this issue by Mr. J. Douglas,, Arahura. The Success dredge washed up on Thursday for a return of 37ozs 13dwls for the week. Mails for Samoa, Honolulu, America, and the United Kingdom close at the Hokitika Post Office on Tuesday the 10th inst, at 4.30 p.m. Mails for Australia, Ceylon India, China, Japan, Strait Settlements, also South Africa, Continent of Europe, and the United Kingdom close at the Hokitika Post Office on Thursday, the 12th inst, at 6 a.m. Are you anticipating Spring Cleaning? We have an attractive array of Hall Rugs, Carpet Squares, Carpet runners ,Linoleums, etc., in designs that axe new, colours that are tasteful; prices that are right.—Misses Addison.—Advt. Tenders are invited in this issue for tho construction of 2 miles 32 chains of race at Greenstone. Tenders close at 4 p.m. on tie 16th inst. at the office of Air. James Park, attorney for the Hohonu Gold Mining and Water Race Company, Limited.

( Mr. Marion, Prohibition Lecturer, will conclude his three day effort in this town to-niht when ho speaks in the Town Hall at 8 o'clock. Those attending are promised something entertaining as it is announced' that there will be an avalanche of facts, a tornado of logic and a whirlwind of exposure. Call for Wateon’a No. 10 on all occasions.—Adrt. Mothers! give your children “NAZOL’’ when they have colds or sore throats. This famous remedy, can he inhaled ot taken on a lump of sugar. A few drops will shift the moat ohatia-

Air Wm. Jeffries, who has been absent from Hokitika since last .week, returned here**on Saturday night. Mr J. H. Earle Schroder, who has been pursuing hji fi studies at Christ College, Christchurch, is at present in Hokitika on holiday. ■■ In another column Air AVilliam Searle, who ig a candidate for a seat on the Westland County Council, publishes an address to the ratepayers in the Okarito Riding. The new Sports coats and stylish millinery ate attracting attention. Colour blending a nd colour contrasts of delightful orginlnality appeal to the good taste of every lady. Call and see, our display.—Atisses Addison, —Advt. Tho remains of the widow of the late Hon. James Holmes will be brought to Hokitika to-day. Feeling reference was made by tho Rev. Here in All Saints’ Church yesterday in regard to the demise of the deceased. The many friends of Air James McBeath, who a short time ago met with an accident in the hush at Afananui, South Hokitika, will be glad to know that he has sufficiently recovered to ho about again. Among the passengers who left for Christchurch on Saturday morning were the following;—Afesdames Liddie, Aluir, Seddon, Ross, Taylor, and child, and Brown; Alisses Hatch and Kyle; Messrs I), Gibbons, AfcCarthy AVilliam,s, White, Roogers, J. Forrest, and AV. Farrar.

A complete range of easement curtain, nets and muslins in cream, ivory, and white, with brass rods and curtain poles; also a selection of drawn thread .embroidered tray and suppercloths, duchess runners and lloyles, are now - showing.—Misses Addison, —Advt. lesterday was a perfect day, and a number of visitors to the town availed themselves of the conditions, and the motors were busy transporting parties to different points of interest. Kanieri Lake is still the favourite run, but the attention of tho authorities is called to several holes in the roadway which require filling in. The motor launch on the Lake is working satisfactorily, and tho Dorothy Falls trip is most delightful. A delightful refresher—Wat«on’s No. 10,—-Advt, On Tuesday night next, the 10th inst., the final Druid’s weekly tournament for the season takes place, when the presentation of tho aggregate prizes for the season occurs, including a handsome gold nugget donated by liro. J. Mycroft of the Expeditionary Force, to the highest scorer for the season. »Six other prizes will ho also competed for the same evening, including a garden barrow, also a horse and Hap. A long night dance wilt follow. Excellent, music and a capital floor.—Advt. Bathing Costumes for ladies and gents! The new Bathing B uits are worth inspecting. They show tho new shapes, Canadian shape, two-piece garment, one-piece garment. In plain navy blue, and white facings; also red, white and yellow trimming. Prices 2s 6tl, 3s 9d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d an 3 6s 6d._ AV. M e Kay and Son, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika, Greymouth, and Nelson.—Advt.'

AA hilst Mr. Marion, the prohibition advocate, was speaking at Kumara on Tnnrsday night an interjector, who was badly primed with the names of nolicense towns, said “Ashburton, and tho other place (evidently he had forgotten the name) are not very dry.” “Don t you make any mistake about ‘the other place.’ It i B very, very dry, a nd very, very hot.” The audience, who quickly grasped the point, and who had heard of “the other place.” its heat and brimstone, and deficiency of liquid refreshment, roared with laughter.

Sofa Rugs and Hearth Rugs.—Tho new designs, and shades are now ready for the Xmas clearing up. The new Minister Rug 20s, to 30s; hearthrugs ■ls 6d, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, and 13s 6d; The new Oriental goods 9s 6d, 11s 6d, a nd 6d.~AV. McKay and Son, The Leading Drapers, Greymouth Hokitiuka and Nelson.—Advt.