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Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1930, Page 4

60 pairs hoys dark prey tweed shorts, splendid values. Sixes 3 to 6, 4s lid pair; 7 to 12. 6s lid; 13 to 16, gs lid pair special to clear at Bade’s Great Initial Sale.—Advt.

The latest in Prams and Push Chairs just arrived at Yarralls Revel! Street. Prices right.—Advt. Tho weather changed last night, and some rain fell at intervals. Tine morning broke cloudy and threap-ti-ing, hut after a shower the weather cleared, and the sun shone out, promising, fine for the week end. A ball will be held in the Weheka Hall on Wednesday, November 19th to commemorate the opening of the Fox Glacier Tennis Courts. A splendid night’s enjoyment is assured patrons. A full orchestra will supply the music. The Railway Department advertises in this issue that the 4.45 p.m. Grey-mouth-Hokitika train is being need-j orated from and including Monday, 17tl>. November, and also slight alterations to other train services between Greymouth and Ross. On Sunday afternoon on Cass Square the Municipal Band will render the programme whidh was unavoidably postponed on the last occasion. Advt. \ The following team will represent Ross iif a cricket match to be played at Hokitika to-morrow:—A. Donaldson, T. Houlahan, Jas. Houlahan, H. Jones, R. Richards F. Heveldt, D. O’Connell, A. Mason, F. Balthrop, Jas. Jones, J. Smith. Emerg. : 0. Jones and R. Parker. Special quotes for Made-to-Meas-ure Suits during sals. Order your ’Xmas suit now and save 10 per cent at Frank Bade'*)..—Advt, At a meeting at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening, all arrangements were completed for the old time ball to be held at the hall on Wednesday night. The R.iS.A. branch is receiving excellent support all round, and there will be a bumper Success. Mr A. Lawn will direct the Black Hand Orchestra in a bright dance programme, and with the first class floor nil should go as merry as a marriage hell—to use a collcqualism. Men’s doctor flannel undies 4s lid I and 5s lid; strong working shirts, I 3s lid and os 6cl; ibest quality summer trousers “double knees” Os lid pair .a,t Bade’s Great intiai Sale.— Advt. Every student sitting for the university examinations at present being held receives either a code-word or a. number to mark upon his paper, and those who apportion the. code-words, which seen to be chosen at random from a dictionary, sometimes achieve effects of grim humour. Not long ago (says the Christchurch Press) one honours student received rather a shock when he found that he had been allotted the all-ominous word “Fail”; another was “Achieve,” but what omen could that student infer who found, as one did that his fate depended on the word “Ketchup” P This (Saturday) evening at eight o’clock the Rival Football Club are holding their first Annual Banquet in the Soldiers Hall. A good musical treat will be included in the nights j entertainment with several selections * to be rendered by the Black Hand Orchestra. A good nights fun is assured to all for a moderate charge of 3s.— Advt, Fees collected at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoir during October amounted to £BB 6s lOd. 'Stock was dealt with as follows: —Cows 23 (two condemned), bullocks 111, sheep 479, | lambs 32 ; pigs 16, calves 22. When j the report was read from the New Zealand Refrigerating Co., Ltd., with reference to the number of carcases sent to Greymouth during September, Or, J, S. Robertson said that there was a big drop in the figures compared with those for the previous month, He moved that the company be requested to supply individual returns. The resolution was seconded by the Mayor, and approved. Or. Robertson also stated that it was time the Council had a general cleanup in connection with the abattoir business. He alleged that stock was being brought to Greymouth in motor lorries at night-time and that auinials were being killed in butchers’ backyards, instead of being sent to the abattoir.

Coloured towels 9d, Is, Is 3d to 3s 6d each. Wonderful range all colours. Also fancy white guest towelß from Is lid each at Bade’s Great Initial Sale.—Advt.

Men ! You run no risk in ordering your suit from us. We take all responsibility. Deposit refunded if not satisfied. W. H. iStopforthl.—Advt.

We are now opening out for Christinas a large shipment of linoleums in 18, 22 J, 27, 86, 72, 108, 114 inches wide, also carpet squares, sofa .-quares, hearth rugs, runners, in all qualities at prices most moderate. Selin der and Co, the progressive drapers, 'Phone 121 S will receive prompt attention. —Advt.

You can purchase a lovely silver tray for Bs fid at the Economical Crockery Shop !\nd receive a 7 piece glass v-ater set free or you can purchase a tray for 5s ltd and receive $ doz. wine glasses. Thrifty people will • do well to consider the great proposition. You can see these travs and sets in our window display. .The great house for Crockery. P. Stephens Proprietress —Advt.

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

Mon! Our suits at five guineas are superior to most others, inspection invited. W. H. Stopforth.—Aflvt. -Mr L. S. Dewar of Christchurch will preach in the Presbyterian Church morning and evening on Sunday. New range of prams from £4 10s Push Chairs from £2 os at Yarralls Reveil Street.— Advt. The New Zealand Cup is being run ! to-day, and is timed to start at 2.16 p.m. Tiie Christchurch radio station .is on the air this afternoon announcing the results of the racing. See Addisons window display of the newest in drapery. These goods make excellent, Christmas gilts. —.vtivt. Mmsrs M. Houston and Co. will -'ll by -auction oil Friday next at btiaieions (.Law.es, lat 'i p.m., six draught and half draught horses, anti also a large quantity oil harness, particulars appear in another column. On Wednesday, November 19th, at 2.6 u p.m., Messrs W. Jcfir.es and Co. instructed by Mrs Willmot, who its leaving the district, will sell on the premises, Bealey Street j a quantity of furniture and effects. Your friends overseas will appreciate your k ndness if you send them a Xmas Number ol the weekly newspapers. Christmas numbers of the Auckland Weekly, Otago Witness, Free Lance, Star Pictorial and New Zealand Traveller, all ready for posting at King’s, Stationer. A return published in the Gazette showing the estimated' population of New Zealand, says that the total, including dependencies and the mandated territory, is ] ,555,399 (males 794,115). The estimated population of Western Samoa is 44,960, Cook Islands 14,812, Tokelau Islands 999. The Ustimatied population of New \Zealarul, excluding Maori 1,427,035, and the Maori population 67,593. The Alexander Mines report states during October on 24 days, -the battery crushed 278 tons of which 188 tons came from the Bull Block and the remainder from the MoVicar Block. Amalgamation produced 205 ozs., 17 dwts. gold and 180 tons of sand treated by cvandite returned 72ozs. 13dwts gold. The value of this return is about £IO4O. The Blackwater, Mines return for October is as follows:—Crushed 3,850 tons for a return of 1374 fine ounces gold, valued at £5,835; working expenses £5,446. In addition the furnace treated 166 tons concentrates for a return of 124 fine ounces gold, valued at £526, working expenses being £132 The working profit is £783, development expenditure £6)B, and capital expenditure £62. The profit over all is £lO3 but the premium obtained on gold will increase this to £341.

The death occurred yesterday morning at his residence, Fox Street, Cobden, of a well-known resident of the West Coast in the person of Mr Wilr liam Williams, Deceased, who was 61 years of age, was a native of South Wales, but most of his life was spent in the Grey district, Besides his widow he leaves a, grown up family of four sons Jack (Christchurch), Frederick, William and David (Oobden) < and seven daughters, Mesdames Billet (Blackball), Roper (Christchurch), Lemon (Cobden), and Misses Myrtle, Rhoda, Iris, and Ruby of Cob-, den, and five brothers, Richard, Frederick, Edward (Greymouth), Lewis (Christchurch), and Alex (Blenheim) , A pleasant function took place at St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening when the St. Mary’s Basket Ball team, who are the holders of the cup for this season, entertained their friends at a social dance. There was a good gathering present and all enjoyed themselves. In 'addition to dancing musical and elocutionary items wore given and much'* enjoyed. Rev. Father McKay, in congratulating the girls on their success, spoke of the benefits to be derived from the game. The school contests were always mept enjoyable and played in a willing spirit. He hoped that the cup would be won by one of the Hokitika teams next year and still remain 'in the town. A dainty supper served by lady helpers concluded a pleasant evening,.

Our millinery this season lias proved a huge success—consequently we have secured a further supply at n big discount from a New Zealand manufacturer. We believe in supporting New Zealand industries. This extra supply is marked at much lower price—do not delay as the demand is great at Schroder and Co. ’Phone, ISIS.—Adn. The game of tennis steadily increases in popularity and there ie a growing demand among players for racket strings locally. To meet this demand L. S. Ross has installed u 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, Have you seen the latest styles in berets, if not call and inspect our show room. McKay’s.—Advt. For a fpw days only Stephens Bros clearing sale will be continued. Every line must be sold and no reasonable offer will be refused. Bargains are offering that cannot be obtained again. Call and see for yourself the wonderful values. It is requested that all book debts be paid forthwith or else they wity he sued for.— Advt.