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Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1929, Page 4

The monthly meeting of Ihe Westland Acclimatisat’on Society takes rlaee to-n imht at 7.30 o’clock at the Countv Chambers.

All members of the Excelsior Football Club are requested to assemble near Post Office this (Thursday) evening at 7.45 o’clock sharp.—Advt.'

At the County Council meeting on Tuesday, Mr Donovan also opposed the clause in the County Chairman’s report recoin mending a grant of £lO to AV. H. Chinn for river protection.

To-night all roads ’.will lead to the Princess Theatre where fit. Paul’s amateurs will present another of their very attractive performances. Four playlets are to be produced and the standard will be found to be equally as .high and enjoyable as previous productions.

Burglars visited the premises of Mr G. It. Darker, Mackay Street, Grev,mouth, on Tuesday night, entrance being gained by means of a side window. Nothing is reported missing from the tea-rooms or the shop, but the burglars left a souvenir m the shape of the .smashed cash register. Their luck was out, as no cash had been left on the premises when business ceased for the dav. "

Call to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop and see the excellent range of toys on view. Dean’s A 1 quality unbreakable dolls in all sizes also teddy bears in all qualities ami sizes. As usual prices are righff P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Some smart worsted costumes are amongst the new goods just opened by Schroder and Co.—-Advt.

me Monarch at 25s is the King of Hats. Why pay more? This hat will retain it’s shape and colour. Obtainable only at Frank Dade’s.—Advt.

A sure, safe remedy for worms Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant to take —no bad after effects. Price Is fid.— Advt.

Mr Wm. MeCluggage inserts a notice of thanks in tiiis issue.

Smart tweed costumes now offering at Stephens Bros. Prices are ng.*u —Advt.

Mr William J. Cow, acting Second Assistant of the Post and Telegraph Department, has been appointed Second Assistant Secretary, succeeding Mr Esson. He joined the service at Onmaru in 1393, and had been in the Secretary’s office from 1b99 till 1923, when he became Postmaster at Auckland, whence be was transferred to Acting Second Secretary last March.

A quiet wedding was solemnised in Creymoutli yesterday morning, when .Miss Annie Edith Galway, of Black’s Point, Rcofton, was married to Air Basil MeXahb, of Westport. The bride was attended by Miss Violet Ward, of I’eefton, and Air Jas. Galway carried out the duties of best man. ’the newly married couple lelt on their honeymoon by this morning’s Christchurch express.

We are now showing the latest materials and styles—so come and pick your Xmas suit at McKay’s. Our price;* agree with every pocket.—Advt.

An accident occurred on the Greymouth wharf about 6 o’clock last evening, when a boy named Groufsky had his knee vel*y sel'iotlly crushed between tlie side of the steamer Kaituna and the wharf. He was sitting on the wharf stringer, when his leg was caught by the surge of the vessel. He was at once removed to tlie hospital, but it is not yet known whether it will be necessary to amputate the injured limb.

A little laughter now and then is relished by the wisest men—and that is just what the young people of St. Paul’s are out to give their patrons tonight. Just humorous situations, ludicrous complications, something to .make you laugh and for a little while .forget the worries rif life. Everybody Wants a laugh now and then. You need the tonic of laughter now? You will he well supplied at the Princess .Theatre to-night. Tlie public of Hokitia- have always been generous in their .support to these local amateurs and tonight will be no exception.* Book your .seats and make sure. Two hours’ fun .for a trifling cost- and an encouragement of local talent.

Mr James Ring, who on Sunday completed fifty years of office as Superintendent of St. John’s Presbyterian Sunday School, Greymouth, was last evening, with Mrs Ring, tendered a jubilee tea bv the tea fliers and exte arbors of the school at the -Sunday Schofl room. There was an attendance of si v tv on tl ,n occasion. On has a."rival at the ball. Mr Ring was presented with a buttonhole by A,tiss A. Stone, one of the oldest teachers, and Mrs Ring was presented with a bouquet by Miss Iv. Badger, another of the oldest tendm'-s. During the evening Rev. T. N. Cuttle presented Mr Ring with a hi"ge hound volume df “Scenes in the l ife of the lord.” In acknowledging tlie .gift. Mr Ring expressed his pleasure at having completed fifty years’ service in charge 'of the Sunday School, and paid a tribute to those who had been teaching with him during- that long period.

Men’s felt hats in all shades, including light grey, dark grew fawn, brown and ''eb-e. Prices from 9s lid to 25s at McKay’s.—Advt.

Tin’s week’s special at the FoonA. r'ical Crockery Slv vr >. Bread and bu+te v plates from 4d each; Isirsre- size dinner plates. G 1 each; special range of classes, all sizes. 6cl each; cans and saucers 6d each: also enamel suueennns at wonderfully low prices. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Most people are now looking to their annual holiday: before leaving be equipped with one of Yarrall’s fibre cane suitcases at 7s fid.—Ad\t.

“Down” in price since last year and “up” in quality His Master’s Voice portable. You have in this instrument the finest possible value for money. A gramophone unequalled for tone, quality, and utterly reliable for £9 at Yarrgll’s Sports and Music Depot.— Advt.

Best value in new season’s reward prize picture hooks and annuals at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. Special discount to school committees. Call and inspect these latest productions at lowest prices.—Advt.