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Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1928, Page 4

The “Guardian” will not he publish ed on Monday next (Labour Day).

Mr Geo. Johns, optician, of Dunedin, notifies lie will be visiting Hokitika on Tuesday next and two following days.

By a Gazette Extraordinary, issued on Thursday night, Parliament, which had been prorogued until November Bth. 1928, has been dissolved.

Turner’s wish to draw your attention to the fact that they have opened an up to date fruit and confectionery shop at the corner of Revel] and Stafford Streets.

The Buller seat is to lie contested by the Reform Party, and Mr D. M. Robertson, of Greymouth, has been selected as the candidate to oppose the Leader of the Opposition. Mr Robertson was born at Christchurch, and served for many years in the Post and Telegraph Department.

The death is reported at his residence, Auckland, of Mr John Milne, managing director for Messrs Chambers and Son, Ltd., engineers. Deceased, who was 03 years of age, was manager of the firm’s Wellington branch, before being appointed managing director. •He made frequent visits to and was well known on the West Co ast. He had not been in the best of health recently, but bis death came as a surprise. He is survived by bis widow and family.

Men! We are now taking orders for Xmas suits. We have hundreds of satisfied customers and can extend the same service to you. Call early.—W. H. Stopfortb.— Advt.

Nazol will protect you from coughs, c-olds, and influenza. Get a bottle today! Is 6d for 60 doses.—Advt.

Notice of polling day and the holding of the Licensing Poll appears in this issue.

Your opportunity is coming. Accept it. S. Burnett White at -the Soldiers’ Hall.—Advt.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, Oct. 21st. will be: Kokatahi 10 a.m., Kanieri 8.30 a.rn., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Paterson's nave opened up a limited number of ladies’ crepe tie chine frocks, large size, in colours of fawn, black and navy.—Advt.

Miss Wilson, who ishi Home Missionary of tne Presbyterian Church, will give an address at the Young Women’s Bible Class in St. Andrew’s Hall to-morrow afternoon.

On Labour Day the telegraph attendance has been altered as follows: Greymouth atul Westport will observe 9to 10 a.m. and 7to 8 p.m. Morning attendance at Masterton and Napier will be 9 to 10 a.m.

Addison’s are right up-to-date with men’s wear and the new season’s goods will prove popular in style and price. “See our window display of shirts. ’ There is quite a demand for this line so call early or ring 89.—Advt.

The many friends in this district ol Mr Fred Furkert, Engineer-in-Chief of the Publio Works Department, will hear with sincere regret of the death of his wife, which took place at Wellington this morning after a long illness. A young family are left with the father to mourn their loss.

The members of the Presbyterian Choir made a presentation on Thursday evening to Air A. G. Pdkington (choirmaster) of a handsome tea service, in appreciation of his services for a considerable time past. The gathering took place at the residence of Mrs Pilkington, ;a pleasant hour being spent.

A Wellington press wire states : The Chief Justice, Sir Charles Skerrett., continues to make good progress towards recovery from the effects of -his recent operation, and so satisfactory does his medical adviser (Sir Donald McGavin) consider his condition, that the issue’ of further bulletins is considered to be unnecessary.

Tennis enthusiasts will he well provided for at Kanieri on Monday with the opening of the Tennis season there and the Annual Ball in the evening. Given a fine day and night the events should pass off most successfully. For the ball in the evening complete arrangements have been made, which should surpass any previous efforts.

A novel turn was given to a case in tile Magistrate’s Court at Westport, in connection with the taking of imported game. A hare had been taken from defendant and placed in a cool storage in preparation for the Court’s hearing. However, when the hare was wanted it had mysteriously disappeared, and the cool store men disclaimed any knowledge concerning it. The Magistrate dismissed the case.

The Hokitika bowling green will be open for practice from Alonday next, when the weather is favourable. The formal opening ceremony has been set down for Saturday, Nov. 3rd., so as not to clash with the final day of the Golf Club on Saturday next. The green will he available to members each evening, and members are advised to attend and get their eye in for the opening match which will he the usual one, President v. Vice-President.

Friday, 26th of this month. Furniture and furnishings at the Soldiers’ If all. Don’t miss this.—Advt.

Harley and Co. Ltd., the well-known furniture and household providers, wish co notify the surrounding district that they are now in their new up-to-date premises in Maokay St. Groy-mout-li. The firm’s buyer, Mr F. Harley, while away selecting new furnishings and curtains etc. was fortunate in securing, a beautiful range of goods at a moderate price. Clients visiting Greymouth are cordially invited to inspect the new premises and show roams upstairs, where rooms are laid off in all the latest designs in bedroom and drawing room suites. On the same floor will be found the largest range of carpets ever seen on the West Coast, all in the latest patterns and colourings from the world’s test manufacturers. The firm’s traveller, Mr A. S. Robertson will he pleased to call on anyone, who is not able to visit and select furniture in Greymouth. A letter to headquarters requesting him to call will be attended to immediately.

Men ! We measure for dinner suits, full dress suits, overcoats etc.—W. H. S topfo rth. —Advt.

Men ! What about a new hat for the races. We are landing our new stock of Borsalinos and Stetson’s today. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. *

Furnishings that will blend with your home, “We have them.” Curtain nets, easements, sofa and hearth rugs, runners, eiderdown quilts and linoleum, in attractive designs. Call to-day. Addison’s, phone 89.—Advt.

The Kanieri Tennis Club will hold a grand ball in the Public Hall, Kanieri. on Monday Oct. 22nd. (Labour Day). Music by Ross’ Orchestra. Admission, gentlemen 3s, ladies 2>s.—Advt.

Two dozen hoys’ fancy jerseys, with collar and tie to match, and assorted shades—sizes 20 to 22in. only. To clenJ* at a cash p-riee of 3s lldL—W. EL Stopforth’s.—Advt.