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Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1929, Page 4

The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council takes place on Tuesday next at 2 o’clock. Owing to the heavy rain of last night and the consequent sodden condition of the green, the bowling match at Greymouth arranged for to-day has been again cancelled. Christmas presents for the home aro a consideration just now. Gas appliances of all kinds constitute useful gifts for a service all the'' year round, and a choice is offered at the gas show room at Shannon’s, Revell Street. .Mi's F. Thompson, of Revell St., is catering "for her customers with a very attractive display of choice drapery and fancy goods specially selected for Christmas gifts. A special display is being made, and patrons should not fail to inspect, when they will he pleased at the style and quality, and the excellent value being offered. Blnekwater Mines return for November : —Crushed 3200 tons, yielding 1315 line ozs of gold, valued at £5584, working expenses £4815. In addition the furnace treated 101 tons concentrates for a return of 110 fine ozs gold valued at £407, working expenses £136. Capital expenditure £145. Development expenditure £602. Profit over all is £353. Last night was most boisterous. There was a continuous downpour of heavy rain, and a strong southerly was blowing, with occasional very heavy bursts of hurricane firce. In the early evening the water channels were overflowing around the downpipes. The weather though brighter this mornThg is still very unsettled, the south wester still blowing. There is a very heavy sea running. Shopping these days is a pleasure and it is sunpising when buying gifts for the family how far your money goes when shopping at Paterson’s. A special selection of the newest, popular, practical and useful gifts that will he appreciated at the keenest of prices. —Advt. Procrastination is the evil of all men. He who hesitates to secure his Xmas requirements at Bade’s will lx? disappointed as Bade’s is the right shop to got host vane for money in Mercery, Etc. Call now at Frank Bade’s.—Advt. Exquisite gifts for men and women can ho got at McKay’s this ’Xmas—so come early and see the large display.— Advt. Shop early! Buy your gifts while there is a selection. The large stocks of hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs soaps and perfumes in ladies wear and the ties, sox, shirts, hats and cardigans in men’s wear specially imported for the Christmas season by Messrs Schroder and Co. are the very newest and smartest that are being shown.—Advt.

Inspect our window display of hoy’s suits. A great ’Xmas display.—W. McKay and Son.—Advt.

The death is reported from Blenheim of Mrs Lang, wile of Mr Gavin Lang, of Yelverton, and formerly a well-known resident of Kokatahi. Deceased was 62 years of age.

'The Municipal Band will, weather permitting, render a programme at the Westland Hospital to-morrow afternoon.

There will lie a summarising lecture on iirst aid by Dr Hayes at the Hospital Board room on Tuesday next at 8 o’clock at which all those intending to sit for the examination in practical work, are desired to attend. Arrangements will be announced in respect to the tie and place for the examination.—Advt.

Tiie Hokitika racecourse is reported to he in excellent order for the race meeting now less than three weeks away. The fixture is set down for Boxing Day, and attractive stakes are offering for the day’s racing. The late improvements to tiie racing track will be appreciated by the race-going public, and the meeting should be more popular than ever. Entries close for all events at 8.30 o’clock on Wednesday night.

The death is recorded at Wellington of Air William Henry Spfton Moorhouse, at the age of 69 years. He was a son cf the late Mr W, S. Moorhouse, who was Superintendent of the Province of Canterbury. During the war the deceased acted as Chairman of one of the Military Appeal Boards, and at the conclusion of the war he was appointed as Chairman of a Commission to inquire into and make recommendations in respect to changing of the Military Administration to a Civil Administration.

The Santa Claus dance at the Soldiers’ Hall next Wednesday night promises to be attended by a large and fashionable party. The object is most commendable and is to provide a Christmas git for an invalid great]; in need of the means of artificial, locomotion. The Black Hand Orchestra is to the fore in organising .the benefit, and a bumper house is assured. Meantime to supplement the fund necessary Mr A. H. Lawn is now receiving contributions and these will bo announced as desired at the big function on Wednesday night.

The Rev. F. T. Read, Secretary for the South Island Methodist Orphanage, is in Hokitika for the week-end and will conduct the services at St. Paul’s -Methodist Church. In the Orphanage at Papanui there are 22 girls and 27 boys and these with the upkeep of the staff and buildings are the charge of South Island Methodism and entirely supported by voluntary subscriptions donated through the South Island circuits. The collection taken locally at the united Christmas Day service is divided equally between the Presbyterian and this Orphanage.

Qn the eve of his departure for London, Horn T. M. Wilford was yesterday (says a Wellington Press Association wire) farewelled at a meeting of the Cabinet by his colleagues, who took the opportunity of saying good-bye to the new High Commissioner as it was the last meeting of the Cabinet at which he is likely to attend. Mr Forbes, Sir A. Ngata, and Mr Sidey made felicitious speeches, and, on behalf of the members of the Ministry, presented Mr Wilford with a handsome rug and a similar one. for Mrs Wilford, manufactured in his own electorate. Mr Wilford leaves for London by the llangitikei to-day (Saturday).

Commander Byrd, our hero of the moment, was delighted with the iceclad mountain peaks of the Polar Regions—the snowy white with beautiful shadings. Resemblance to these is to be seen in the Pyramid Handkerchiefs at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

The older we get the faster whirls the round of the year. It seems but yesterday since Father Christmas, having mopped his brow after his labours of 1928, spluttered off in his old motorwaggon to fresh fields. And now he is almost upon us again. As before, one cannot do better during the coming season of Merry Christmas than “Say it with music.” A. W. Yarrall’s December records have a strong Christmas flavour and perplexed present-givers will find easy and pleasant ways out of their difficulties by looking over and hearing some of its features.—Advt.

Why do we give Christmas presents? Are our gifts appreciated 7 Only if they are of first grade quality and workmanship, second rate goods never look well. The special importations of Christinas goods now showing at Messrs Schroder and Co’s Revell Street shop are guaranteed to give every possible satisfaction.— Advt.

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

Second shipment of dolls, dolls prams and tricycles have now been opened up at the Econmoical Crockery Shop. Dont let these goods be snapped up before von have made vour selection. —P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

For hay fever, bronchitis, asthma, coughs, colds, and all such ailments of the throat and lungs use “Nazol” the powerful, penetrating and neverfailing remedy. 60 doses for Is Od.— Advt.

Mrs E. Cron and family insert a thanks notice in this issue. A fine selection of handkerchiefs are now showing at Addisons. Call and inspect.—Advt. Under the auspices of the Plunket Society, a ’Xmas tree will he hold in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday afternoon next at 2.30 to 6 p.m., when Father Christmas will he in attendance. The Society will be pleased to receive gifts for the tree or stalls, and they may be left with Mrs. Bassett (Treasurer) or Mrs Geo. Perry (Secretary), or any member of th» Committee. A nominal charge for ; admission will be made. ‘I / : The funeral of the late George Tainui the victim of tjie drowning fatality in A rah ura river on Tuesday evening, took place to Arahura Pah cemetery yesterday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. Nelson Wright conducted the service at the church at Arahura and was assisted at the graveside hv Mr Tirikatene, Maori Missioned There were special hymns sung by Maori women, and the scene was an impressive one.

The representative cricket match between the Northern Division and the Southern Division to he played on the Mental Hospital Grounds tomorrow. commencing at 11 a.m. sharp, is the first of a series of trial games to be played prior to the y selection of a West Coast team to tour Canterbury and Ashburton early in the New Year. The game should prove very interesting to all those interesting in this fine summer sport. The Northern team have some batsmen and the grounds ate stated to be in Jine order for first-class cricket. '

Come to McKay’s for Moray’s-bath powder, boxes of soap, and face powder, also lavendar water No. 65. —Advt.