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Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1927, Page 2

Small bov.s were in evidence on Saturday afternoon and evening in connection with the annual observances of Guy Fawkes Day.

A pleasant afternoon was cn.oyed on the bowling green on Saturday atternoou. Afternoon tea was kindly supplied by Ale.si!nines Conning and .1. H. Wilson.

The death took place at Christchurch uh Friday of Mr Henry M. Matson, the eldest son of Hie founder of H. Matson’s and Oo.s business in Christchurch. Deceased was 88 years of age.

The Hokitika Borough will shortly lie putting tbe revised motoring bylaw in force. Tho by-law was drafted some months ago, and now awaits final confirmation. It " ill be considered by tho Council at an early meeting.

] flack water Mines l.td. return for October: Crushed 3737 tons, yielding 1-1 (Vi fine ozs.. valued at £O2ll. Working expenses £-1202. 'I lie* roaster also treated -17 tons yielding 88 line ounces valued at £371. Working expoii-e.s CllO. Working profit £121:1. Capital expenditure £l2. development expenditure £236. Profit over all £O6".

Pavlight saving came into force yesterday morning, and apparently caused no inconvenience, there being the usual attendances at the churches, Today the usual business activities passed off os usual, it being remarked that even more promptitude than usual was observed. The days however wore both wet and prevented much advantage being taken of the extra hour of daylight.

'The news that hydro-electric power will be available for public use in North Westland early in the new year is causing quite a flutter of interest. Ibo local staff of the Westland Power Ltd. has been added to of late, and everything is being prepared to start operations immediately. Mr *T. S. Langford, the Managing Engineer, loft for the north on Saturday to arrange for the purchase ol a substantial part of the plant for the initial operations. Active mining operations are likely to ho resumed in the Fox’s district as soon as the electric power is in sight. From prospecting operations which have taken place there, good gold returns are said to he assured.

'The Management Committee of the New Zealand Cricket Council decided at its meeting on Friday night to appoint C. N. Kingston captain of the Rest team for the first test against the New Zealand cricket team, to he played on November lltli. 13th. 14th. and loth, at Wellington. Kingston is wellknown on both the cricket and football fields, and has represented New Zealand in Rugby. A wicket-keeper of the first rank, he is also a very fine batsman, and he was considered unlucky to have missed the tour Homo last year, lie captained the Taranaki representative eleven—holders of the Hawke Cup—last year, and that expericnee should fit him for the position of captain of the Rest team.

If you do you rown upholstering you will be pleased with our new tapestries in the new colourings, 50in. wide, at 6s 6<l per yard. Coloured Curtain Nets also Ivory in great variety.—Addison’s. —Advt. Marcella Satin Bed Quilts, single and double-bed sizes, prices 19s lid to 55s for super quality and size at McKay’s. —Advt.

Call to-day at Addison’s and inspect new hall squares, carpet squares, runners. lino squares and hearth rugs. These are showing in all the newest designs and colourings.—Advt.

If you do your own upholstering you will he pleased with our new tapestries in the new colourings, 50in. wide, at os Gd per yard. Coloured Curtain Nets also Ivory in great variety.—Addison’s. —Advt.

Just opened direct from the best manufacturers a large assortment ot hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster, Tapestry and reversible, also new designs in sofa squares and carpet runners. Best value obtainable rugs from 8s 9d, 12s 6d to 42 6d.— Schroder and Co.—Advt.

There’s no sticky mess when yo polish with liquid “ Tan-01.” Unsur passed for furniture, floors, linoleums and all leather goods. Easy to apply Economical. All grocers. Advt.

The “Three Queens” a low-priced Ladies’ Art Silk Hose of distinction, In the newest shades, banana, woodland rose, French nude, coral, champagne, etc., price 4s 3d at McKays.—Advt,

Have you seen Paterson’s selection of dainty aprons and liouse-frocks. A not a pleasure in store awaits you. Advt.

Mr J. V. Hall notifies he has resumed business in the. furniture matt, South Re veil Street, and is prepared to buv and sell any article whatever.

The Anniversary Ball to be held in the Woodstock Hall on Wednesday evening next promises to eclipse any of the halls ever held in the Hall. The usual efficient arrangemeuls are hemmade so patrons arc assured of a good night’s entertainment. The music will be supplied by the Black Hand O.chostra and Mr A. Nancekivell will he M.C.

The marriage was celebrated on I'richly at the Anglican Church, Granity. bv the Rev. K. B. -Moore, of Air Thomas Notts, a well-known and popular resident to Airs Samuel Douglas. ATTss Jane Bradley was bridesmaid and Mr Samuel AlcArthur. the prominent Labour leader and Scottish Junior International player was best man.

Men! Don’t miss the bus—Get measured for your holiday suit right now. The ’Xmas rush is now on. The tailors soon will be saving: AVe cannot take any more orders for delivery before ’Xmas.—Get measured at McKay’s, immediately. You can take delivery at any time it suits you. McKay’s, AA eld Street, Hokitncn. —Advt.