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Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1929, Page 4

The Westport “News” says: Westport got a big shake at 6.15 a.in. on Saturday. It was one of those long ones that just stopped ns people were expecting it to become troublesome.

Never before have we presented a

selection of leather goods so varied, so ingenious, or in such charming colours, Ynrrall’s have just the hand bag or purse to add to the smartness of your summer frock. Choose one now, the prices are extremely moderate. —Yarrall’s, 'Revell Street. —Advt.

The death took place yesterday morning in the Gfey River Hospital of Mr John Knox, of C'obden, who had been in the institution during the past two- months with pneumonia. Deceased was born in Greymouth 45 years ago.

He joined the railways service and had been on the staff of the local section for about 25 years. He ; is survived bv a widow, an unmarried daughter and three -sons-, all of Greymouth.

The Inangahua “Times” says:—Mr Percy CoUdn, driving for Newman Bros., was going down the Buller roacl above the Nine Mile on Friday evening, when a large opossum sprang off the bank. It struck the -front wheel with its head and was spun-right under the car, without further hitting it, to the other side of the rbad. The car was stopped and the opossum, one of the largest seen in the district, was recovered dead.

Addisons have just opened up a new shipment of ready-to-wears, crinolines, capelines, and tennis hats.—Advt.

Have your choice from the lovely’ range of Supper Sets and Salad Sets at the Economical Crockery Shop. Prices from 6s 6d set. View our window display of Xmas Toys. 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.—Advt.

For this week only at the Economical Crockyry Shop.—Three 2l<~pieee Tea Sets, with square plates, latest designs, price 10s 6d set. Also: Best fireproof Enamel Saucepans, five in a set. Don’t miss these snips.—P. iStcphcn.s, proprietress.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. have been fortunate. in securing a traveller’s sample range of rayon frocks. These are in all the new styles and shades and are priced very’ attractively.—Advt.

New goods just rolling in! Visitors should look in and see some of the new goods we are opening up* every day. Novelty and quality at low prices.— Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, Re veil Street. —Advt.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars regarding the evening trains from Greymouth to ntira, Blackball, Hokitika and Ilewanui being delayed on Saturday, 23rd. November; also the- issue of Holiday Excursion fares to Greymouth on 23rd. November on account of the Bagpipe Band Contest at Greymouth that day.

All the principal butter factories in the district are showing a general increase in output this season. In one instance a factory with fewer suppliers in the country is now recording an output showing a marked increase on last year’s production. Improved herds and better feed ‘resulting from top-dressing are said to be the contributing causes.

The death of a White Leghorn in r Wanganui fowlyard was caused in.an unusual manner. The occupant of the house went out to the kitchen garden to smoke a cigarette, and threw the butt into the fowfyard. It was promptly snapped up by the unfortunate fowl, which subsequently succumbed, either through its gullet being burnt by the linextinguished butt or through 'the tobacco poisoning the crop.

A meeting of. the West Coast-Nel-son Branch of the New Zealand Institute of'County Clerks will be held at Murchison on Saturday nbxt. " The County Clerks representing the following Councils 'are expected to be present:—Tnliaka', Collingwood, Wai. me a (Nelson), Murchison, Inangahua, Buller, Grey and Westland. On the following Wednesday at Wellington, the Executive of the County Clerks Institute will meet representatives of the Town Clerk’s Institute to confer in respect to legislation for next session affecting the status of the Institutes The meeting at Murchison will discuss the provisions of the hill proposed for the Comity Clerks Institute, and also deal with various matters of office administration with a view to greater uniformity in methods etc.

Allegations of objectionably rough 'riding'in express trains ou tlie Midland line, which were made by passengers from Greymouth some week's ago, have again been raised by passengers on the express from the Coast to Christchurch on Saturday. It is stated that certain carriages swayed and jolted very- bad lv at several points between Springfield and Rolleston, passengers being hardly able to keep upright in their seats for several minutes at a time. One passenger stated that the worst stretch of riding was just before the train reached Rolleston, and that he was on the point of applying the emergency brake when the train slowed down, as tlie carriage which he was in seemed to be swinging dangerously from end to end, besides swaying and jolting. Although the Express was late leaving Arthur’s Pass and time was made, up, none of the passengers; seem to have been under the impression that tlie train was travelling at too high a speed, '

New records just received on His Master’s Voice:—“When My Dreams Some'Trust” (F.T.) Wiiring’s Penns, “My Sin” (F.T:), Waring’s Penns; “ Maybe! Who Knows? ” (vocal), Gene Austin, “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling ” (vocal) Gend Austin; “ Little Pal ” (organ) Jesse Crawford, “ Why Can’t You?” (organ) Jesse Crawford; “Finding the Long Way Home” (vocal) Johnny Marvin, “Pal Forever” (vocal) The Melody Three; “Outside” (F.T,) Aaronson’s Commanders, “Won’t You Tell Me Hon, ? ” (F.T.) Waring’s Pennsylvanians; “He’s a, Good Man to Have Around” (vocal) Sophie Tucker, “I’m the Last of the Red Hot Mammas ” (vocal), Sohipe Tucker; “Smiling Irish Eyes ” (vocal) Helen Clark, “A Wee Bit of Love ” (vocal), Helen Clark; “Junior” (F.T.) Shilkrbt’s Orchestra, “ Reaching for Someone” 'F.T.) Olsen’s Orchestra; “A Dicky Bird Told Me So” (vocal) Ann Penn, “That Monte Carlo Song” (vocal) Ann Penn; “My Sin” (organ) Jesse Crawford, “You’re the Cream in My Coffee” (organ'), Jesse Crawford; “Piccolo Pete” (F.T.) Weem’s Orchestra, “Here We Are ” (F.T.) Weem’s Orchestra. 4s each at Yarrall’s.—Advt.

Addison’s draw your attention to their window display of “ Berlei Corsetry,” for one week only. This same interesting display has been shown throughout the Dominion and is worthy of inspection.—Advt.

Call and inspect Addisons new range of neckwear, silk gloves, hosiery and handkerchiefs.—Advt.

-Mothers—When buying your boys suits look in and inspect our stock. We stock only the best Petone tweed worsteds.—W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Abanco guaranteed sheets, single bed size from 10s 6d per pair to 12s6d, unbleached 11s 6d. Donna sheets, single 12s pair, double 17s 6d pair at Schroder’s and Co., Revell Street,—' Advt.

Lovers of art may now see washable artistic hand-painted poker-worked cushions, table centres, etc. on view in Bade’s window. These goods are specially priced for quick sale. Now’s the time to buy a lasting ’Xmas present; for your friend ab Frank Bade’s.— Advt.

11 you want the best vinegar foi .vonr table you should insist on Shar land’s Vinegar—pure, piquant, strong —Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Go. notify a special stock sale at Totara Flat on Wednesday, Nov. 27th. on behalf of Mr J. Halpin.

Constable Best under transfer to Millerton left bv train this morning; Constable Wilson, of Christchurch, arrived last- evening to take up tlie duties in. his place.

A further reminder is given of the ball in the Public Hall, Kokatabi, tomorrow evening in aid of the hall fund: The Black Hand orchestra supply the music, ensuring special enjoyment for patro'ns.

After 43 years of membership and 31 years as secretary, J. Trussed has tendered bis resignation from active participation in the Wanganui Garrison

Band. He is one 'of the best known bandsmen in the Dominion, having a splendid contesting record.

A very heavy northerly gale set in last night accompanied by heavy rain. The night was very stormy. This morning the gale had dropped, .but there was a misty rain. The rainfall for the twenty-four hours to 9 a.m. today was 2.04 inches. There was a small fresh running in the river.

Fishing at Lake Kanieri is proving very popular this season, due to the good showing particularly of quinnat salmon. On Thursday evening last fish were very plentiful shoals Sporting in the waters close to the principal landing. Local fishermen‘Secured good bags. One operator landed fourteen and another six—all in less than an hour. The fish average nbout three pounds weight, Trout average a little more,

A special reminder is given of the .sale by auction in Park Street. at 2 o’clock to-morrow afternoon at the residence of Mrs Staveley. Messrs Houston and Coy. will conduct the sale, which, in addition to the disposal of the seven-roomed residence, also covers the whole of tlie furniture, etc. on the premises. A grand piano, Wjlton carpets, sewing machine, etc. are included in the sale which is likely to attract a large attendance.

Mr J. Downs, custodian of tilt Government Buildings, under 'orders for transfer to Invercargill, has made* many friends here. As a lover of flowers he lias established a fine garden with' ornamental. plot’s in the grounds, and "the group of native trees in the plantation bears testimony to his care and attention. The neat and trim appearance of the grounds and the garden's are’indicative of ; the constant attention devoted to them. ' - •' "

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. ;