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Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1929, Page 4

The usual monthly service at the KoKatahi Presbyterian Church will he held cn Sunday afternoon.

The Piiumnga Bowling Club open their season on Saturday next. Nov. 9th.. and the Millerton Bowling Club open their green on Nov. 24th.

A notice appears in this issue relative to Armistice Day on Monday next. A solemn silence of two minutes shall he observed and all vehicular traffic will he suspended during that period.

The premises of Messrs F. C. Schroder and Co., drapers of Revell Street, were broken into some time on Tuesday night last. Entrance was effected by breaking a window of a lavatory in the rear of the building. Though some articles of ladies apparel were disturbed, there was nothing apparently missing. Exit was made by the back door.

Tho concert and ball at Kanieri Public Hall on Wednesday night next is the .next attraction. The school children assisted by leading Hokitika talent will present one of the best concerts of recent years while for tho hall to follow Ross’ Orchestra will supply the music. As the function is for the purpose of providing prizes for Kanieri State School scholars the concert and ball is worthy of every patronage.

Arrangements are in hand for placing another 50 men on the great south road works from Weheka. Obis is an indication that the Government intend to prosecute the construction of the road, definitely, and the action will be appreciated greatly by all interested in the progress of South Westland. The District Engineer (Mr Johnston) is visiting the southern district in connection with the advancement of the work.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws tne attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that the due date of payment of Ordinary Land-tax for the current year is on Thursday, the 2Lst day of November. 1929, and that the demands will lie posted on or about the Bth. day of November. The due date for payment of Special Land-tax is the 28th. day of February, 1930, and demands will be posted on or about the 21st. day of February, 1930.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., notify an important auction sale of town residence, furniture, piano etc,, under instructions from Mrs .Staveley who is leaving Hokitika. The property is a desirable residence in Park Street of seven rooms and all conveniences. Tho whole of the valuable household furniture and effects including an upright grand piano (Lipp) will also he sold. The sale takes place on Wednesday Nov. 20th at 2 p.m.

Tlio pleasing colour combinations together with the superior quality of rubber used make our 1929 bathing caps a source of satisfaction to our customers. See our display of pure gum caps, fancy trimmed caps, bathing slippers and bathing belts. At Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

We are now showing the latest materials and styles—so come and pick your Xmas suit at McKay’s. Our prices agree with every pocket.—Advt. Call to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop and see the excellent range of toys cm view. Dean’s Al quality unbreakable dolls in all siV.es also teddy bears in all qualities and sizes. As usual prices are right. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. Some smart worsted costumes are amongst the new goods just opened by Schroder and Co.—Advt.

At the Grey mouth Opera House last evening the “Talkies” were succ's“f'’dlv produced, there being a large audience present. The order of Classes and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, November 10th, will be as follows :—Aralnira 10 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 7 p.m. Tenders will be received at PublicWorks Office, Greyniouth, at noon on Monday, 18th inst. for Hie delivery of materials for Chancellor Hut, Fox Glacier. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Post Office. Hokitika, and Public Works Office, Greyniouth. Ladies’ l silk and wool summer-weight cardigans and sleeveless cardigans, all shades—prices 12s Gd to 27s' Gd at M cK ay’s.—Ad v t. V The Manager of the Greyniouth Borough Abattoirs, in Ills report to the Council last evening, stated that the stock dealt with from Ist to 31st O'ctoVr was: Cows 16 (condemned 21, bullocks 130, sheep 390, lambs 29, pigs 35 and calves 29. The fees for the month amounted to £BB 13s 2d. At the Magistrate’s 00111!;, Westport, John Bennett, of Stockton, was charged with the theft of £3 15° from the Bullor Earthquake Relief Com mitt™. .For the orosoeution, Detective March stated ..that in Jnlv RonnoH., who is married . with: five children, was secretary for the Stockton Corhmittee. Two men were engaged on relief work, and accused made it appear that they hod workeisht clays instead of six. He .. ob ; ' tained the money from the Millerton Committee, but retained £3 16s. and forged the receipts. The money had been refunded. Accused saicl that at the time they had no tools, and no authority to purchase any. He supplied tools for the men. Magistrate Meldrum said accused had had a. previous conviction. He would take into consideration the fact that Bennett was married, with five children. He ordered him to come up for sentence within twelve months, if called upon. He is to report to the police monthly.

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

This week’s special at the Economical Crockery Shop. Bread and butter plates from 4d each; large size dinner plates, Gd each; special range of glasses, all sizes, 6d each; cups and saucers 6d each; also enamel saucepans at wonderfully low prices P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Most people are now looking to . their annual holiday: before leaving he equipped with one of Yarrall’s fibre cane suitcases at 7s Gd.—Advt.

“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 Ynrrall’s Sports and Music Depot,— Advt,

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