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Hokitika Guardian, 25 September 1930, Page 4

The friends of Mrs R. J. Seddon. of Wellington, will regret to learn that her health is giving some conoern. and that Mrs Peddon has l>een confined to her room for some time. Something new in suit eases just ooened at Addisons. ’Phone 89. Advt. On Wednesday evening next at the Public Hall, Kanieri, the annual school concert by Kanieri State school scholars should prove of special interest. There will be a number of new items of interest, including the Kanieri minstrel; —Bones, Pompey, Tam bo and Pete, while several Hokitika vocalists will also contribute items, For the dance to follow capital music will be provided, assuring an enjoyable evening.

The annual ball of the Harihari Football Club takes place to-morrow (Friday! evening in the Harihari Hall. Music will lie provided by the Ross Orchestra.

Reports from the south received during the week, indicate that the hull of the Elsie received some buffetting and damage during the heavy sea over the week end. The ketch is offered for sale as she lies on Hunt’s Beach, with all gear, including the diesel engines, and tenders to purchase close to-morrow afternoon.

There was a decided change in the weather yesterday. After noon a strong northerly set in and the barometer came down with a run. By nightfall the wind had dropped and an hour later light rain began to fall, which got heavier as the night wore on. This morning there was a continued steady rain, though there was very little wind accompanying it.

Thirty fires occurred in * Wellington last month. Of these, seventeen were property outbreaks, ten were chimneys, and three gorge, grass and rubbish. The Central Fire Brigade, in addition, received 36 false alarms during August, of which nine were justifiable and no fewer than 27 malicious. During the five months of the present year the Central Brigade has been called out for 24G fires, and has had to answer 378 false alarms. There were 294 fires in the city for the similar period last year.

The sliorts on the talkie programme at the Princess Theatre nre all bright and .amusing. Of remarkable merit is the Dai'ktown musicians, the pianist and the genius at’the" drums-are oustanding. There is a clear sketch on comedy Hnep with a surprising eilimnx. Ringing and dancing , num 7 bers complete the shorts, The star picture deals with the rigours of life in Russian exile, and is a moving picture of 'its kind on conventional lines, with good reproduction.

Timely alarm by neighbours and prompt action by the Volunteer Fire Brigade saved the resident of Mr and Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald from total destruction by fire at 4.30 p.m. yesterday at Kumara. The fire was alongside the range and caught the woodwork, nearly reaching the ceiling. The sounding of the bell quickly had the Brigade on. the job, and they made a wonderful save, doing a s little damage To the front portion of the house as possible by way of water.

There was a good attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall last night for the Black Hand Society’s welcome dance, held in conjunction with the Ladies Hockey Club. A very bright programme of music was supplied by an augmented orchestra and all had a merry time and bright. Th© visitors wore made at home and enjoyed .the evening very much. Extras were supplied per medium Mr Parry’s phone, and well received. The members of the Hockey Club were hostesses, nnd dispensed a well served supper, The function passed off most enjoy ably . ' .

They Say—Jumpers and, jumper suits are the correct thing for spring and summer wear, We have these in great variety. Floral silk voiies are gjoing to be most popular this year for ladies dainty frocks. Ladies summer underwear. Pleated (silk skirts in assorted colours, tweed coats and girls navy cotton gym. frocks are among the other lines of interest now showing at Addisons.-r-Advt,

Men I We have now the new goods in our Men’s Department. The latest in Richfield shirts, Parisian ties and fancy sox. Prices right at McKay’s.—Adv’t.

The game of tennis steadily increases in popularity and there ip a growing demand among players -for racket strings 'locally. To meet this demand L. S. Ross has installed a stringing machine which automatically puts even tension on every string and retains the original shape of the frame. Mr Ross extends a hearty invitation to players to see the machine in operation.—2l.

Addisons can show you value in hosiery. We stock the best brands in all wanted shades. Ladies should also be pleased to avail themselves of our repair service for silk hose which should fill a long felt want in Hokitika. —Advt. We have now in stock a splendid variety of general household crockery at prices that can’t be beaten, i. Stephens, Proprietress,—Advt. With the continued fine weather tennis players will be looking forward ,to early playing this season. With this in view A. W. Yarrall has landed his new season’s tennis rackets, and. is now showing all the best makes, ana as usual the priceß are right, ranging from 15s. Call and inspect.—Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cur* for iufinene* oolds. Addisons are always up-to-date with men’s wear. Luvisca shirts and pyjamas in the latest stripes. The American shirt is also, among our summer range. Ties and socks are have Jull stocks of, at prices most reasonable.—Advt. ‘‘Let’s go fishin’,” is Angler Jake’r. advice, but before you go call in and see the stocks of Shakespeare and Allcocks fishing gear at Sports Depot.—24. Just arrived now stock of Lysle hose in all shades, at MoKavs —Advt Girl’s gym. frocks with bloomers to match in tussore coloured aglin cloth all sizes, now in at McKay’s.—Advt. •