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Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1929, Page 4

A further reminder is given of the auction sale in Duncan’s sample rooms commencing to-morrow afternoon at 1 o’clock of a. salvaged stock of a Christchurch indent firm when every description of drapery, clothing, boots and shoes, harness, fancy goods, etc. will be sold without reserve.

What ! A winter suit in October ! Tut ! Tut ! This will never do! Don’t shame the birds and blossoms—get into a spring Sincerity to-day. It’s a smarter, brighter suit, a suit in keeping with the spirit of spring, also “Built for Service.” Addisons, ’phone 89.—Advt.

There is a fascination about landing a fish with the fly. Indeed an old fly fisherman will tell you that it is the only type of fishing worthy of the name of sport. Paddy Ross also eaters for this branch of the sport and has in stock rods 8s 6d to 5 guineas, reels from 8s fid, and a full range of accessories.—2.

Wp direct your attention to our special window display oT new Christmas goods arriving. Presentation goods suitable for all ages and a small deposit secures any article. Call early at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot and save disappointment.—Advt.

To ensure an absolute clearance of all goods prices are reduced substantially at the Economical Crockery Shop. See the bargain table.—Advt.

A final reminder is given of the Excelsior Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall this (Wednesday) evening. Arrangements are all complete for an enjoyable evening. Boss’s full orchestra. Popular prices: Gents 3s, ladies 2s.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for week ended noon on Monday totalled 49. Canterbury: Scarlet fever 8, enteric fever 4, tuberculosis 9, pneumonia 9, pneumonic influenza 3, erysipelas 2, puerperal sepsis 2, hydatids 1. West Coast: Diphtheria 5, tuberculosis 1. There were five deaths in the Canterbury district : Tuberculosis 4, pneumonic influenza 1.

A class for first aid practical instruction was opened at the Hospital Board rooms last evening, Dr Hayes being lecturer. The course is promoted under the auspices of the British Red Cross Peace Time work. The class opened with 24 students, and will be supplemented witli a few absentees unable to be present last evening. Those wishing to join the class should advise Mrs Perry (President) or Miss J. Davidson (acting hon. secretary). Dr ftoyes gave an interesting lecture last evening, r extending over an hour'and was followed attentively by those present. The students took notes and generally paid close attention to the instruction given. The classes are open to both ladies and gentleipen.

It should be pleasing news to Koiterangi residents t’o-day to find that the Westland County Council yesterday accepted a tender practically for the completion of Station road through to connect with the Whitcombe Valley road: The tender accepted covers the roadway. The Council’s staff will erect the bridge en route and most of the material for the structure is now on the ground. The road when completed will connect the Borough Endowment Settlement on Municipal road with Whitcombe road on the route to Hokitika gorge. Tiie new road will provide readier access to the settlers and drovers, and save a long detour at present necessary to reach Municipal road. The new route should also he popular with touring motorists as supplying a road trip taking in much more country than is now possible. The road is practically level and passes through some good open settlement land at present used mainly for pastoral purposes. One new settler has already built on the finished portion of Stations road.

A meeting was held at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening to organise a reception to the visiting Excursion of lieturned Soldiers from Christchurch arriving here on the 2nd prox. There were present: Mr Evans (chair), Mes-‘ dames Parkhill, Benjamin, and Stuart, Messrs T. W. Bruce, T. W. Duff, W. Wilson, A. Parkhill, T. Stuart, and It. Paterson. Apologies for absence were received from His Worship the Mayor and Mrs Perry, Mr and Mrs W. J. Butler, Messrs C. Bleach and J. Cotilson. Those named in the foregoing with power to add to their number were appointed the reception committee. it was resolved to entertain the ex-soldiers and their wives on arrival with refreshments and to arrange for their transport to the dredge and Lake ICanieri. Assistance with regard to providing refreshments and motor transport will be welcomed. As the train will not be leaving on return till 11 p.m. it was decided to organise a social dance in the evening, and these arrangements will go forward. Funds towards the entertainment of the visiting soldiers may he handed to any member of the committee.

It will be worth your while to inspect of selection of frocks, summer coats, also fur ties, coat lengths, and all the latest in dress fabrics. Early inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

How’s the tension in your racket? If the sting has all gone out of it bring it along to Yarrall’s 1 Sports Depot and have it attended to. Only the finest gut obtainable used. A large stock of new rackets to choose from.—Advt. <

Messrs Harley and Co. beg to advise their numerous clients of Hokitika district that their representative, Mr A. Robertson, is in town and will be pleased to call on old and new clients. Now is the time to furnish. Anyone wishing to order can see patterns of all the new linoleums, curtains, drapings, etc. and photos of the numerous styles of furniture which is made at their factory. Easy terms arranged. A letter or ’phone message asking him to call left at Red Lion Hotel will be immediately attended to.—Advt. Some of the latest books:—“The Day After To-morrow ” (Philip Gibbs), "My Brother Jonathan” (Francis Brett Young), “Joseph and his Brethren” (H. W. Freeman), “With Lawrence in Arabia ” (Lowell Thomas), “ Ropers Row ” (Warwick Deeping), “Soldiers of Misfortune ” (P. C. Wren), “Don Careless” (Rex Beach), “ All Quiet on the Western Front ” (Remarque), “-Red Aces’’ (Edgar Wallace), “The Laughing Queen” (E. Barrington), “ Love Changes ” (Ruby Ayres), “ Bellarion ” (Sabatini). Obtainable from James Toohey, bookseller and stationer.—Advt.

Tennis players will welcome the opportunity "of being coached by Geolf, Ollivier. Full particulars may be obtained from Paddy Ross. Call and get his Summer Sports Catalogue. Our sporting good cannot be obtained cheaper anywhere in the Dominion, —3.

Lines of interest opened- this week at Addisons:—Tinsel and embroidered motifs in great. variety, bedspreads, bead fringe for lamp shades, millmery and jumper suits. -r-;Advt.

The “ victory ” ball .held on clay night last by the Harihari Football Club turned out to be a great success. in fact, it was the largest crowd since the opening of the new hall over three years ago, visitors being present from Hokitika, Ross,, Waitaha, in . the north, and from Waiho Gorge, Weheka, Okarito and Matainui in the south. The music was supplied by the-Black Hand Orchestra, of Hokitika, and it was most favourably commented upon by the large gathering. ■v. The death took place at Westlan<\ Hospital this morning of Mr Richard; Bowen, of Fitzherbert Street, for nearly twenty years malster for, Mandl and Cb. He had been in failing health for some time past but had been an inmate of the Hospital for only a few days. Deceased was a native of Lyttelton and 75 years of age. He leaves a widow and one son (Stephen, of Christen lurch). The deceased was of a quiet disposition and his death will be, regretted by many /friends’, who will extend their sympathy to the bereaved widow and son.

Ladies’ coloured overalls or smocks, in all sizes, price 9s lid at McKay’s.— Advt. " ' ' V'"' ’ ’’ .

Bargains unusual in crockery ware, fancy goods etc. at tiie Economical Crockery Shop. Room .must' ibe made for the immense stock of goods arriving shortly.—Advt.

Music just as clear as that from the bigger “His Master’s Voice’’ models but lower prices' for these three new instruments: Each of these three latest models has the new .patented tonechamber and a No. 5A soundbox. The cabinets -are .finely finished in polished oak or satin mahogany. Every detail of design and construction is vouched for by “His Master’s Voice” craftsmen—the men who build the gramophones that have won the enthusiastic .approval of the great musicians. Hear these news models now at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt.

The anglers of the Hokitika district will be pleased to know that a full range of the well-known. Shakespeare products may be. viewed at the popular sports depot of L. S. (Paddy) Ross. Casting rods, split cane, . from 27s 6d to 655. Level winding reels 15s to 555. Super silk lines 8s to 10s per 50 yard reel. These are all genuine';Shakespeare products. Honour built and honour sold.—l. . ' •

Boys’ best quality golf hose, sizes 4’s to 9’s; price 2s. lid to 4s . 3d.—lAfc McKay’s.—Advt.