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Hokitika Guardian, 21 October 1930, Page 4

Ladies’ Handbags in nil tbe latest shapes and leathers, now showing .it Yarreli’s, llevell Street.—-Advt.

There was a wintry feel in the air last night, quite a- change over last week. Some showers fell during the night and this morning it was cloudy and threatening with the sun trying to break through. There appears to have been a fall of snow in the hills.

A series of five radio talks on dental hygiene will be given from Station 2 Y. A., Wellington, by officers of'the division of Dental Hygiene. The talks will be given from 7.40 p.m. to 7.55 p.m. on alternative Thursdays, the second taking place on October 30th,

’The .final return of the Hospital Ball was handed in this morning, the net profit totalling £IBB. This is a ’■cry highly satisfactory result, the largest for many years and fat in excess of last year when £l3O 18s 9d was gathered, ' Thanks are due to the Ladies Committee, the many helpers and all who assisted with g;fts and donations.

Although for the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m, on Sunday .36 inches of rain fell at the Harper river intake, Lake Coleridge did not rise above the level of 1658.80 ft, at which it has been maintained since Wednesday. On Sunday evening the wind had changed from the east to the south-west, and the sky was overcast. The inflow from the Harper river, following two successive frosts, decreased to 450 cusecs on Saturday and to 420 cusecs on Sunday.

It might perhaps result in fewer useless dogs being kept if it were generally known that persons who permitted dogs that do not belong -, to them to remain on their property are liable for tbe payment of the animals’ registration fees. This was pointed out recently by Mr Wyvern Wilson, SM., in the Magistrate’s Court at Hamilton. Two persons were each fined l()s and 20s 6d costs on charges of keeping unregistered dogs. Both pleaded the excuse that the dogs did not belong to them.

Sifiee the big earthquake in June last year, frequent shocks have been experienced iil' Westport, and the oe currenoe of lour last week proves that stability has not yet been reached. Another sharp tremor on Monday night disturbed the sleep of some of the > habitants. In many residences con oreto chimneys have replaced tbo In’let structures which were damaged last year, and new buildings are being erepted in concrete. The latest structure in ferro-epnorete is the 'new Catholic school in Queen Street.

There will be a veritable pageant of youth at the Princess Theatre on Thursday night when the Ladies’ Gymnastic Club will be in action in public for the first time. Groups of young ladies will perform spectacular’ feats along lines of the modern gymnasia which will be a. revelation to patrons, The entertainment will be topped off by Hie appearance of Mr J. Musson, of Christchurch, and; a quartette of young ladies from the Eist Coast Club who will give special items. The whole programme will be distinctly novel and entertaining. Musical features will be introduced also, the whole being well varied.and unique in its special attractions. •

At the ILagistrnte’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, William Tate, of Wallsend, was charged with assaulting John Butler a fellow miner. Tate was convicted and fined £1 with witness’s expenses £2 7s 4d. A month was allowed defendant in which to pay the amount. Ned Dunn and William Tate pleaded guilty to fighting in a' public place, Mr W. P. McCarthy who appeared for both defendants, remarked that the men were engaged in a wrestling bout, and not actually fighting, A fine of ltia each with costs 10s was imposed. A month was allowed each man, in which to pay.

At a meeting of the Main Highways Board opportunity was taken, states a Press Association telegram, to make a presentation to Mr A. E. Jull, M.P., who resigned his membership in order to contest the Wrtipawa byelection. Air F .AV. Furkert, chairman, in making the presentation said that Air Jull had taken an active part in the proceedings leading up to the formation of the Main Highways Board He was appointed as a member of the board in 1923. His long experience of local authority law and administration enabled him to render very valuable services to the Alain Highways- Board, and the successful functioning of the hoard was due in no small measure to the efforts. Mr Jull replying, said he very much regretted that his election to the House necessitated his resigning from the board.

Bemembc.-! Our neglige, canoe and Tennis shirts carry a replacement guarantee. We have a large range to s •hot from, including the latest American coat shirts. Prices right, values, the beet, at Frank Badc’s.— Advt.

The Chairman of the Wcstl-nul Hos yital Boapl niseits a notice a!‘ op ..prialnm in ibis issue in conneetioi with the Hospital Ball. The sale of drapery etc. at Stephen: Bros, shop is continuing during tin week. Everything must be sold. Bargains in every department. Come am; secure them.—Advt. The death took place at Wanganui ,last evening of Mrs Burrell, mother of Mr W. Burrell of Lower "Kokat-ahi. Decea-ed was 6J years of age and leaves two daughters (Mrs Gordon and Mrs Cameron, both, of Wanganui) and one son (William). A social will he he/d in St. Mary’s Club room on Tuesday Oct 28th at S p.m. in aid of St lyiary’s Basket- Bali Club. Old time dances, community singing (music by Air A. Lawn) -md supper. 2s.—Advt. The Kanieri Electric Coy I td. notify that from January list next the price per unit for heating,, cooking and water heating will be reduced. Full particulars as to services will lie supplied on application at the office of the Company, Weld, Street. The annual conference of the. New Zealand Associated Chamber of Commerce opens at The Hermitage, Mount Cook, to-morrow and extends over Thursday and Friday. To-day the delefates are travelling via Timaru to the .point of rendezvous. MrW.J. Butler is the representative, of the Westland Chamber of Commerce. New season’s Handbags are being opened up at Ynrrall’s, Revell Street. They are dainty in design, all new shadings and colours and prices which will appeal to all. Inspect-to-day and have one put aside.—Advt. To-day is the anniversary of the death of Lord Nelson off Cape Trafalgar on October 21, 1805. Every year, throughout. the British Empire, branches of the Navy League commemorate Nelson’s Day, formerly known as Trafalgar Day, for the purpose 'Of reminding British people of the value of sea power. Copies: of the ’Xmas numbers of the Auckland Weekly News. Free Lance, Press, Otago Witness, Star Pictorial and the Traveller illustrated are all. -very fine reproductions and well worthy of being posted to your friends ■abroad. Copies obtainable at. King's, price 2s, postage extra. The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday of Mr George. Te ■Koeti, a farmer of Biniee Bay. He was a native of Bruce Bay and 45 years, of age. Deceased joined up with the first Maori Contingent and served right through the war. He leaves a widow and one child, a sister (Mrs Laurie George of Arahura) and three brothers* (Mark of Greymouth, Butler of Welling* ton, and,Daniel of Southland). The funeral wilPtake place to Arahua Pah cemetary on Friday. At the gymnastic entertainment on Thursday night at the Princess Theatre the State School orchestra will supply the overture and incidental mimic between the two parts into which the pro-, gratae is divided. Some of the young performers will supply also vocal and elocutionary items. In addition, Misa McCurdy, a visitor from Dunedin, haa kindly consented to render vocal solos. The musioal programme for the evening will therefore be of special merit, thus adding to the attractions of the evening.. The preparations for the evening’s presentation are now well ndvnneed and a very entertaining evening may be an-, ticipated. On Friday night the Company will appear at the Memorial Hall), Kmnnra.

The’re here again prettier than ever. Children's Organdy Bonnets in all dainty colourings; also excellent value in cushions. Malic a selection early .from full stooun. Addisons.-to Advt.

Please note further supplies of 72in whitebait netting at Is 9d yard are to hand so call early at Paterson’s for

your requirements.—Advt. Your home looks 'a paradise surrounded by its beautiful lawn. Who keeps vour mower in order? Our Hokitika expert, D. C. Streeter.—Advt.

Our new frock lengths are now opened out in silk voile, art/silk morecains, art silk crepe, figured satins, silk rayon, silk rayon brocade, organdie and many other novelties. All cordially invited. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

We have now in stock a splendid variety of general household crockery at prices that can’t bo beaten, v. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.