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Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1929, Page 4

The entries for the Arahura Fat Stock Sales at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue. •

The banks are closed to-day (St. Andrew’s Day), and with the Government offices will also lo closed on Monday (Anniversary dr Westland Province),

Wind-Up S>cial in St. Mary’s Club Rooms Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. in aid of children’s play ground, Admission Is. Slipper provided.—Advt.

The howling match at Greymouth this afternoon has been cancelled, the Grey Club advising this morning that their green was unplayable owing to rain in the night.

The Annual Sale of Work of All Saints Churchi will be held in the Church Hall on Wednesday next. Various stalls have been set up and will be stocked with good things. The popular sideshows, will also be held.

The body of Henry Tull, a fireman on the s.s. Gabriella, who fell over the Greyipouth. wharf last Friday week, .was recovered yesterday morning, being located. near the North Tiphead by. Mr E. Morgan, of the 'Harbour Board’s staff.. The late Mr Tull was a native of New South Wales, single and 63 years of age.

An interesting member of the crew of the City of New York, which is at present at Dunedin wharf, is a young man who hails from Czecho-Slovakia. Many people throughout New Zealand will remember him as the person who was so determined to join the expedition to the south that he paid his passage to New Zealand in the hope of' securing a position in the Byrd expedition party! His determination and enthusiasm have been finally rewarded, and he fs now looking forward to the time when he will set foot on the lee Barrier at the Bay of Whales. Before leaving his native country lie was a student of geology at the famous Prague University, whose studentsnumber somewhere about 14,('00, drawn from all classes, many of whom in addition to -their studies have to work to' enable them to live and pay their fees. Asked if in the light of his new experiences he regretted bis uction, he replied that he considered he had been well rewarded. “I know more about life now,” lie said, “than when I left borne, and I have gained much experience.” Final shipment of lino to hand, in all wanted shades and patterns. Get your requirements now at Frank Bade’s. Our prices range from Os 6d to 8s lid.—Advt.

The problem of Christmas gifts is easily solved if you shop at Ross’s Cycle, Sports and Music Depot. Make your gifts utility gifts. Ask to see our large selection of joy-cycles and cycles. —B.

Men ! We have a fine range of reglige shirts, pyjama, suits, fancy sox, ties, white and coloured sports’ trousers, suit cases, etc. All the latest, no old stock at Frank Bade’s, ’phone 179. —Advt.

We are now showing everything to make the home bright and gay for ’Xmas: paper hats, bonbons, paper streamers, glass decorations for ’Xmas trees, balloons, and blow outs. yrar’■all’s Novelty Depot, Hokitika.— Advt.

Charming ’Xmas gilts for old and young are to be lound at the Economical Crockery Simp. Also 'full stock of plain white cups and breakfast cups at the lowest possible prices.—P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Good tennis balls are as essential as a good racked if you wish to play at your best. That is why good players demand Davis (1930) balls, 3s 6d a pair at Ross’s Sports Depot.—7.

Addison’s can show you the best in millinery, frocks, coats, neckwear, gloves, belts, scarves, and hosiery. Call early.—Advt.

Clothes make the mail —Schroder and Co. are showing a very fine range of Christmas suitings, priced from £4 4s to £8 Ids.— Advt.

Mi' Robert. Meharry and family, of Upper Kokatahi, insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

A total of 11,079 tons of freight was railed through the Otira Tuiint* 1 this week, being an increase of 415 tons for the corresponding week last year.

Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. offer for immediate sale the Royal Hotel at Okarito. If not disposed of by noon on

lii uecemoer wdl lie offered at auction in the mart at Hokitika on Saturuay, litli December.

The Railway Department advertise in this issue particulars of time-table alterations in connection with the summer running, of the Mail and Express trains between Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill, operating from Bth. December.

Bad feeling developed between the crews of the steamers Ngatoro and Kalingo on the Grey mouth waterfront on Thursday. Words led to blows, and a miniature “Donnybrook” was being fought out on the wharf as midnight approached. AATien the police arrived hostilities ceased and the combatants were counting up their casualties in the form of black eyes and bleeding noses. It is alleged that during the fray a revolver was drawn and flourished .

A variation of the old-time surprise party was introduced in Hawke’s Bay recently. A man was busily engaged in shearing operations on his station and was considerably surprised to see a car-load of. acquaintances from Napier arrive just before lunch. The visitors blandly intimated that they had come along for dinner “ just ns a nice surprise,” and proceeded to make themselves thoroughly at home, His sense of humour of the situation having beaten down his first feelings of annoyance at the interruption of his work, the farmer acted the host in his best style. After lunch the visitors visited the shearing shed and having thanked the host very warmly for his generous hospitality, left as suddenly as they came, with best wishes for a successful shearing, leaving the host wondering whether the whole thing was an elaborate joke or an expression by his friends of sincere interest in his work.

At a recent meeting of the Auckland Citrus Association it was stated (says the New Zealand smallholder) that the late advertising, campaign. entered into to popularise their fruit was sold on the open market. It.- was resolved to ask the Institute, of Horticulture to approve of the dessert; fruit being recognised under the. name of “ New Zealand'grape fruit.” In a recent letter received by Mr ; George A. Green from, Mr George Quinn, of the Agricultural Department A Of. South Australia, Mr Quinn .stated that.samples of the Poorman (New Zealand gra'pe fruit) sent to him had kept 12 weeks from the time it was picked in Auckland, and then had been sampled by himself and a number of leading growers, and that the verdict of all present was that it was not only seedless,, but had a flavour superior to the pomelo, while its keeping qualities are remarkable, All were sure of n: great future for it, •

' Undoubtedly the most interesting advertisement in this issue is that bf McKay’s furnishing! department—* superior qualities, easy prices, sd shop early.—Advt.

Gifts men like can be found at Addison’--, We have the,newest in shirts, pyjatms, ties, hose, braces, 1 suspended, belts, handkerchiefs, etc., etc,—Advt^

A cordial invitation is extended to all to visit McKay’s show-room, where the latest creations in ’Xmas goods are now being displayed.—Advt.

Second shipment of dolls, dolls prams and tricycles have now been opened up at the Economical Crockery Shop. Pont let these goods be snapped up before you have made your selection. —P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

The comfort of a home is never complete without the aid of cushions. McKay’s cushions are recognised for their good value and quality. Inspect early and don’t be disappointed this ’Xmas. —Advt.

New records just received on His Master’s Voice:—“When My Dreams Some Trust ” (F.T.) Waring’s Penns, “My Sin (F.T.), Waring’s Penns; “Maybe! Who Knows?” (vocal), Gene Austin, “ I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling” (vocal) Gene 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), Soliipe Tucker ; “ Smiling Irish Eyes” (vocal) Helen Clark, “A Wee Bit of Love” (vocal), Helen Clark; “Junior” (F.T.) Shilkret’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.

For salads, pickles, and sauces, Sharland’s Vinegar is unexcelled. Always stipulate “ Sharland’s.” Obtain able in bottle or bulk.—Advt.