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Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1928, Page 4

All licensed houses are to close their bars at noon to-morrow (polling day).

Mr Seddon winds up his political campaign with his final public meeting at the Town Hall Greymouth to-night.

The election results will be displayed at the “Guardian” Office to-morrow night from 7.15 o’clock onward.

To-morrow polling takes place for the General Election throughout New Zealand. Hotels according to the law’ must close at noon to-morrow.

Persons requiring conveyance to the polling booth, if they advise Telephone No. 11 (Keller’s Hotel) the message will have ready attention.

The hooking for Thursday night’s performance at Princess Theatre by the St. Paul’s Dramatic Club is highly satisfactory and assures a very large attendance. Patrons are promised a decided treat.

The polling for the four Alaori seats in the House of Representatives is taking place to-dav throughout New Zealand. A booth is ojkui at the Araliura Pah.

In connection with the Afock Wedding to he held at St. Andrew’s Hall this (Tuesday) evening, the bride wishes to notify that she will not accept any presents Those wishing to attend are requested to he seated at 8 o clock sharp. Tickets are obtainable from Messrs S. Preston J. King and A. Parkhill or by admission at the door Is. —Advt.

The capabilities of the Coast for cattle raising were further demonstrated at yesterday’s Arahura Sale when two Hereford bullocks, bred and fattened by Mr AY. F. Diedrich on his Koiterangi Station, 3-year olds, made the excellent price of £l9 7s Cd. They were easily the best quality bullocks yarded for many a long day and were purchased by Messrs Johnson and AVoolhouse.

Fancv printed art silks, georgettes, crepes—gay, colouriul, diaphanous—are in great profusion at McKay’s. To the lover of pretty things, their charm will he most inviting for summer days. Prices most reasonable.—Advt.

The bench is calling these days, and no doubt you’re finding your present costume worn or faded. Have you seen McKay’s display of the latest in bathing costumes, with and without skirts, and many novel touches of colour in contrasting bands. Bathing caps too. Advt. •

“Tvapoc Mattresses” —Best Samarang kapoc, single bed 37s Gd, double bed 59s fid. “Sleep Well” (Mattresses—bordered and tufted, single bed 69s fid, double bed 84s. The best mattress produced. Tvapoo pillows &s lid 'and Is lid at McKay’s.—Advt.

Traced aprons make quite a nice gift to your friends. Children’s, ladies’ or maids’ sizes now on hand at Paterson’s.—Advt.

New. season tennis balls 3s and 4s 6d pair at Yarrall’s Sports Depot. —Acfvt^

The Westland County Council held the monthly meeting this afternoon. A report will appear in to-morrow’s issue.

Dance in the Soldiers’ Hall on Election Night. Funds for Gymnastic Club. Prices Is (id and Is.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at Harihnri Snleyards on Monday next, Nov. 19th. at ] p.m.

The motor ship Zingnrn arrived to/' day about noon, and after her inward cargo is unloaded, reloading operations will commence, continuing all night, with the hope of dispatching the ship at 12 o’clock to-morrow’ for Wellington.

To-day a demonstration of motor tractors is taking place for the benefit of the County Council in Hampden Street and on the outskirts of the town. Two machines are operating, both doing excellent work, hauling road graders.

The death took place yesterday morning at Greymouth of Daniel Liddy, an old resident of the Coast, who for many years followed the occupation of a gold miner in the Barrytown district. Deceased was aged 78 years, and w’Us horn in County Clare, Ireland. He loaves no relatives.

Advice has been received of the death of Air James Dickie, of Gore. Deceased was for five years in charge of the .Presbyterian Church at Kumara, some years ago. Alany old,* friends throughout Westland will be sorry to hear of his death. His wife predeceased him about twelve months ago.

As only a few’ seats remain unbooked in the dress circle for St. Paul’s Amateur Dramatic presentations on Thursday evening it has been decided to give the opportunity to book for the first five seats downstairs. It will not be possible to state the exact location of the seats, but the row only, and it will neceSsaiilv fall to the ticket holder to see thut by early attendance they secure the particular seat in the row which they desire. Miss Mclntosh has kindly consented to mark the row desired and to see that the number of seats in each row is not exceeded, thereby assuring some place in that particular row’ if booked.