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Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1930, Page 4

A donation of £2 2s from Avcn Little (Mrs Moore) is acknowledged by. the Hokitika Firo Brigade with thanks.

An old time hall will -be held in the Public Hall, Kokatahi on Thursday, October 30th.

Ladies’ Handbags in nil the latest shapes and leathers, now showing **t Yarrall’s Revell Street.—Advib.

On Labour Day night (Monday next) there will -bfe a grand hall in the Public Hall, Kanieri, in aid of the funds of the hall. Admission charges will he gentlemen 3s, ladies 2s. I

The Commissioner of Tnxefi draws the attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issuo that the due date of payment of Land-tax for the current year is on Friday, the "th day of November, 1930, and that the demands will he posted on or about the 31st day ol October.

A large puriri moth measuring six and a half inches across with wings outspread, and with a body three inches long, was discovered by Mr T. H. Cox, of Pukehobe East, in a paddock on his property last week. The under wings of the moth were like fine silk, and the outer wings were multi-coloured., bright green and yellow predominating. When discovered, one of the wings was broken. Mr Cox forwarded the moth to Mr 'Gilbert Archey, Curator of the Auckland Museum, who has informed him that one of the species is already in the Museum.

. Men ! We have now the new goods in our Men’s Department. The latest in Lichfield shirts. Parisian ties and fancy sox. Prices right at McKay’s.—Advt.

Please note further supplies of 72in whitebait netting at Is 9d yard an to hand so call early at Paterson’s for your requirements.—Advt.

New shipment! Floorcex squares, linoleums and carpet runnel< at prices to suit all pockets and patterns and designs to suit all tastes, at Frank Bade’s. —Advt.

The Anglican Service on Sunday at Koitoraugi will be Holy Communion at 11.30 a.in.

'Pile annual concert and ball in aid of Humphreys school fund will be held on Wednesday next, October 29, in the One Mile Hall. A capital concert programme is ' arranged with good music .for the ball.

Rev. D. McClymont. Ross, will conduct services for the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 2fith at Woodstock at 11 a.m., and Kokatahi at 2.30 p.m. Full attendances are requested.

The Supplementary Estimates (contain the following; Parliamentary votes referring to Westland Kumnra Recreation Ground (improvements), £ for £, .£soOkarito Domain (improve-mc-nts) £ lor £, £ls; Kumara Junction to Kapiton road £250- Loner Wataroa-Littlc Wanganui stock track (on account) £500; MiJltown-Arafnira road, £200; Whtarou-Pocruii stock track. £300; State Forest service, capital charges Westland (additional), £1950.

The death of Air Joseph Baybutt, occurred last evening at* the Grey River Hospital. The deceased, who formerly was for many years in busiiiess at Gveymouth as a cabinet-maker, was seventy-two years of age, and had lived fifty-six years in Dominion. He was a native of Tarleton, near Preston, Lancashire, England. His wife died some years ago, and also his brother Thomas, while Mr Daniel Baynutt, formerly of Ngnhero and now of the North Island, is a brother of deceased.

The death took place at Reefton on Wednesday night of Mrs Farrell,. of Duller Road. The deceased lady ‘took suddenly ill, and while her daughter, Miss Dora Farrell, was seeking medical aid, she expired. She was an old resident of Reefton, and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs McEwin, Christchurch, and Miss Bora

Farrell, of the Inangahua County staff, and bv two sons, Harold (Reefton) and William (Runanga).

It lias been' deckled to hold the next Old Time Ball and Slipper at the Soldiers’ Ela.ll on Wednesday, lTf.h 1 November, and this event will he followed two nights later, Friday, 14th November,; (with the reunion of ILS.A. ex-servicemen. There has been a general wish for another old time ball to be held, and to enable this to be done, on a Wednesday, the popular dance night, the re-union gathering has been changed from the 12th to the 14th of next month. Both events arc sure to commend special attention, and large gatherings • are expected for the two functions

When sneaking at the Princess Theatre last evening in appreciation of the value of culture, Mr Evans remarked that in these days when so much attention was paid to “bias” in the educational course, more attention was not given at the school to the work, He recalled that, in the 'seventies when the State (School was established here it had a well equipped gymnasium, and an instructor in the -person of' Professor David. Useful.work was done in those days in regard to physical training, and it would 'he in the interests of the rising generation to revive that form of healthful training at the principal schools of the district where the instruction could be given nowadays.

New season’s Handbags are being opened up at Yarrall’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.

The’re here again prettier than ever. Children's Organdy Bonnets in all dainty colourings; also excellent value in cushions. Make a selection early from full stoouis. Addisons.— Advt. ,

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

The game of tennis steadily increases in popularity and there is 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.

Remember! Our neglige, canoe and Tennis shirts carry a replacement guarantee. We have a large range to s de-ct from, including the latest American coat shirts. Prices right, values, the beet, at Frank Rude's.— Ad vt.

No cold is “Nazol” proof. Clears the bronchial passages giving speedy relief. Safe for all ages. Take on lump sugar or inhale. New double size contains »20 full doses for 2s fid

Now opened /it McKay’s—new stock of cretonnes from lOd a yard —Advt.

The Economical Crockery Shop has just opened up new stocks of dinner sets, tea sets, salad sets, sandwich ets„ glass water sets, cake plates, silver cake baskets, fruit dishes, covered butter dishes and sugar basins, glass egg cups etc. in all the newest designs and colouring. These lines must interest you, and as usual the prices are right. P. Stephens Proprietress.- . Advt.