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Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1929, Page 4

Rev. J. F. Goldie, President of the Methodist Conference, is expected here next week, and will visit the Glacier. Raven and Dennison’s Crepe Paper for decorative work, 20in. wide, 10ft. in length, Is—now 9d apiece at McKay’s.—Advt. An invitation has been extended to the delegates attending the annual meeting of the New Zealand Licensed Victuallers’ Association at Greymouth on Monday, to pay a visit to Hokitika on Tuesday. The annual meeting of the Westland . Racing Club will be held at 8.30 o’clock on Tuesday night to deal with the balance sheet and elect the committee for the year. The committee elected will meet later to draft the programme for the one-day meeting on B.:xing Day. I

Attention is directed to particulars' of the Westland Competitions apnearing in this issue, giving full details of hours of sessions, prices of admission etc. Competitors who have not sent the Secretary conies of their own selections, should <lo so without delay so as to permit the necessary preparations to >go forward. The Committee will meet at 4 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon at the County Chambers.

Attention is directed to the Borough Council invitation of tenders to lease several reserves in the Borough.

Just to hand—New range of John B'. Stetson’s. See them at W. li. otopforth’s.—Advt. ,

Formal resolutions . were recorded at the ■ meeting of the Grey County Council on Wednesday striking a rate of. 23d in the pound on the rateable capital value of all the ridings, and one special rate covering the Blackball lighting area.

The whirlwind experienced yesterday morning was felt more or less severely around the town and district, though no damage of a’ 1 serious nature is reported. Quite a number of trees came down in the bush, adjacent to the town.

The Bargain House, of Colombo St., Christchurch, have an interesting list of bargains appearing on our front page to which we direct the attention of our x-eaders. The values will appeal to the pockets, and we advise a careful perusal of the list of clothing anu tools submitted.

“If a red band were painted round each centre pole where a fatal accident happened, it would, bring to the notice cif the authorities what dangerous things they are,” declared the Coroner, Mr F. K. Hunt, at an inquest held in Auckland into the death of a motorist who collapsed and died after striking a centre pole on College Hill.

The question of sheep-stealing came up at a meeting of the Council of the .vew Zealand Sheepowners’ Federation, at Wellington. A Marlborough delegate said that in the Sounds district transport had to be carried out under calm weather conditions, which, generally, was the night time. He quoted a case where a mob of 330 sheep were put in a paddock one night and next morning only fifty remained. The balance must have been shifted by launch or punt, but probably’by launch.

“Hallo, Bill 1 I would hardly know you. How well you look. There is something different about your appearance.” “Yes, Jack, lam wearing one of Bade’s Made-to-Measure Suits. I’m well pleased with it, it’s a perfect fit. He has a fine range of suitings to se- • lect from and the prices are.moderate. I would advise you to get your next suit there.” Take Bill’s advise and see Frank Bade about your suit requirements.—Advt. •

“The Master Hat”—a British production and thoroughly guaranteed. See them at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

“ A very, important 'factor in telephone communication is the maintenance of • tile subscriber’s telephone in a high state of speech efficiency,” states the Postmaster-General ill annual report. This subject has received considerable attention by telephone administrations abroad, and there has been established a standardisation group for the preparation and supply of standard, apparatus with which the corresponding components of subscribers 1, telephone apparatus ‘ may be compared. Arrangements have been made for the Department to be admitted to the standardisation group referred to. It is anticipated that this will be of material 'assistance in maintaining the quality and efficiency'of telephone communication in New Zealand.” ' . ■

. The Westland Competition's opening on Monday week will extend over eleven sessions and conclude with a de monstration concert. The entries total almost 500, and the four days allotted to the festival will he fully occupied with the test work. In order to accomplish the full programme within the time, it will be necessary to take some of the dancing items in the Soldiers’ Hall, with recalls and finals at Princess Theatre. The dancing section will be completed by Wednesday night, but the music and elocutionary sections will extend into the morning and afternoon sessions of Thursday. All this extra entertainment should result in a special demand (for season tickets. The Competitions Committee is meeting on Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock to finalise the general arrangements. The festival promises to be a record in every way.

A meeting of the local Earthquake Committee was held at the Town Clerk’s office yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Present: Mr G. A. Perry (Mayor) in the chair, Revds. G. Knowles-Smith and J. W. Hayward, Messrs Cagney, Davidson, Duff, Evans. Coles, and Bruce. The Hon. Treasurer (Mr Coles) reported that £303 4s 3d had been received to date and the amount acknowledged through the press. Official correspondence from the Government officers in respect to relief granted was received. Six applications for relief were considered. Four were granted for chimney repairs, work to be done at the cost of the Committee, one application was declined and in the other case applicant stated financial assistance would not be required. Three other eases were mentioned and consideration deferred to await (further particulars; Mr Bruce stated tli at the 31st inst had, been fixed by the Central Committee as the final date for lodging applications. It was not considered any further applications would be forthcoming. The meeting then adjourned sine die.

Another importation of the school girls’ Navy Pull-overs, with two wide and one narrow white bars (school uniform), 8 sizes—prices 7s lid to 11s Gd for largest size, at McKay’s.—• Advt.

Bowling Club members, are reminded of the annual meeting on Monday

at 7 ip.m

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. advertise a special sheep sale at Arahura sale yards on Monday next at 2.30 p.m. ,

Ladies’ new Chubby Umbrellas, latest handle styles, os lid to 21s at McKay’s.—Advt. •/, .

Our values in Sheets, Towels, Pillow Cases etc., should appeal to thrifty buyers of quality goods. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The annual Military. Ball ,is announced to be held on Wednesday, Sbptemlber 18th. ■'"■;/■

Mr W. O’Brien wishes to notify that lie lias landed another Plymouth car to-day for Mr T. Wallace of Harihari. ihese cars are becoming very popular. —Advt. . . . ,

The death occurred last night at Blackball of a respected, resident , .in the person of Mrs Elizabeth Nuttall. The deceased, who was 73 years of age, leaves a husband and grown-up family.

Men’s Denim Working Trousers, double sewn, 3 to 8,6 s 6d now 4s lid pair. Men’s Genuine Palmer . VNap. Trousers,. double sewn, best make, ,Bs' now spoinl. .price 7s lid, at, ‘McKay’s.— Advt.' . v. ; '

. Further, prizes,;;have been .donated by Mesdnmes Baird, and Turner for t . the. juvenile fancy-dress ball 6n.Thttr.B- '/ day evening in the Drill Hall, .and for which the Committee express.'their sincere thanks. : ' . a. f ."vA V' New goods at McKay’s just opened— Lace fronts, collars, and cuffs' 'to < 4s lid; 25in. flouncing lace/black ail'd fawn, 6s lid and 7s 6d; new. Guipure laces and insertions, all nice : quality goods.—Advt. ’> Next Wednesday the annual , Hos- ■ pital Ball takes place in the .Drill Hall. The usual very, complete arrangements have been made ;for .•’•.a- ; highly successful gathering: On-the/; 'following .evening a juvenile / fancy dress ball will be held;/ /.V/ Men ! We have just landed /our final' shipment of Men’s'Overcoats ‘for this season. They , consist of the very latest in velours, covets,"etc.'See,. ...iiem at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Adyt. • ‘

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell bby auction on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. on behalf of Mr Bruce/ Adam,', the Whole*.of his furniture and. effects, etc. The sale takes place at the residence rear of Yarrail’s novelty shop, Reveil ■ Street.

' ■~. - : . 'Representations/ hav6 been made to / the'"Committee of Management for •

the Hospital Ball to be hold nt‘xt ?; ' Wednesday to permit .those desirousJjh of attending in fancy dress to do’sofl and it has Ibeon decided to agree the request. There will however.. l»® no prizes as the list has been ed and the whole of the prizes do- : nated have' been allocated ‘to the juvenile function on the; following night and which .promises to far excel any previous gathering of a like nature. ‘ '

“Berlei” Foundation Garments, new indent stocks of “Berlei’* corsets, corselet tes, brassieres, corsettes, ■ suspender belts, children’s corselettes, hose suspenders, just opened up. Also D. and A. and Dominion mokes in ladies’ corsetry at McKay’s.—Advt.

A total of 3434. applications for grant of letters patent and for registration ■of designs and trade marks was received during the year. A slight-in-crease is shown in the case o>f patent, and design applications, while a do* crease has occurred in applications for' registration of trade marks, 124 fewer • oeing received than in 1927, states a departmental report tabled to-day. During the year 2070 applications for . patents were received, as compared with 2052 in' 1927. Of this.. .number 1032 were lodged with provisional' specifications, and in 1038 cases the application was accompanied by a ‘ complete specification. • ,