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Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1930, Page 4

New season’s 'Xmas Cards and Calenders ju/st opened up at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. Secure early and avoid disappointment.—Advt.

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for October must be paid before 4 p.m. to-morrow to secure discount.

The programme of the Westland Racing Club for its summer meeting is now in general circulation, and n is likely to draw very satisfactory entries. The stakes are being maintained as in previous years. Entries close in three weeks’ time.

To-morrow evening at the Soldiers’ Hall at 8.30 o’clock the local- branch of the R.S.A. will hold a diggers reunion. A large attendance is expected. There will be a novel menu and the evening will be interspersed with toast, song and story.

During the past week ended, Saturday, November 8, freight railed through the Otira Tunnel amounted to 9,111 tons in comparison to 13,258 tons in 1929 and 12,413 tons in 1928 for the corresponding weeks.

Advice has been received that Dr. Duncan Murdoch of Hokitika, son of Ml* j. A, Murdoch, has received an appointment in London, but before taking up his duties, pvopoHea visiting Vienna for the purpose of walking some of the hospitals for special work.

The death occurred at the Grey Hospital last evening of Mr Herbert William Plato, of Christchurch, at the age of 24 years. The deceased, who only recently arrived here on a holiday vis t and was employed as a porter in the railway service at Christchurch, had been ailing only for a brief period. He /eaves a wife (a daughter of Mr MeLaughlan, of Milton Road Greymouth) and one child.

A kiwi and two eggs were found reentry near Waimiha, north of Onganie, in the Auckland district. The discovery was made by men who were clearing a site for a mill in the bush. The k.wi, which was found sitting on the eggs in a log, was caught and shown to the children at the Waimiha school, afterwards being returned to the place where it was found. The bird, which was a fine specimen, was the first to be found near Waimiha for

a considerable time. Each of the eggs weighed 13)oz.

1931 Calenders of all descriptions including local views on show at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. Prices from 6d to 7s 6d.—Advt.

Call and inspect the new millinery opened to-day at Addisons. —Advt.

Special quotes for Made-to-Meas-ure Suits during sale. Order your ’Xmas suit now and save 10 per cent at Frank Bade’s. —Advt.

Men’s doctor flannel undies 4s lid and 5s lid; strong working shirts, 3s lid and 5s 6d; ibest quality summer trousers "double knees’’ 6s lid pair at Bade’s Great Intial Sale. 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.4dvt.

Men 1 You run no risk in ordering your suit from us. We take all responsibility. Deposit refunded if not satisfied. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

We are now opening out for Christmas a large shipment of linoleums in IS. 22), 27, 36, 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,

Mrs S. P. Evans and family insert a noace of thanks in this issue.

Men! Our suits at five guineas are superior to most others. Inspection invited. W. IJ. Stopforth.—Advt.

Thomas Moore, Park Street, has pleasure in advising that he is prepared to carry out taxi work at any uour at moderate charges. Any trip arranged for, town or country.—Advt.

Private word was received this morning ol : the death at Nazareth Home Christchurch, of Mr J. Wallace, at the age of 85 years. He leaves eight of a family, a daughter being Mrs J. Shaw of Hampden Street Hokitika.

To have a daphne plant uprooted and removed entire by some unauthorised person was the experience of a Liuwood resident recently, and the loss was all the greater as the owner had just concluded arrangements for the sale of the flowers to a city florist at a satisfactory price. The owner felt more than compensated however, when she picked up a wallet containin £7 10s, apparently left in payment for the daphne plant.

Static, very heavy static, marred the reception of the broadcast of the King’s speech from London last night at the opening of the Ihdiail Conference. The Wellington station was on the air just before midnight, and the carrier wave came through strongly, but static was very marked, Just after midnight, when the King’s voice could be heard,.the static grew worse, and conditions were marred further by the local rain falling. It was possible however to hear the measured sound of His Majesty’s voice, but static was for too intense to pick up the words.

There was a capital “talkie” programme at Princess Theatre last night. It opened with a visible orchestra playing the overture “Raymond” in a very finished manner. Nesot John Barclay, baritone, was heard in grand opera excerpts in costume from “Carmen,” “Faust,” and others, a special feature being his robing and making up in front of the audience. There' was an amusing ventriloquial picture, and a humorist at the piano, quite a clever feature. The star picture was full of gripping thrills. This excellent programme will be repeated at the theatre tonight for the last time.

The proposed surcharge of 3d an ounce for the carriage of mail by air within New Zealand compares favourably with rates abroad, states the “New Zealand Herald.” The charge, which has been fixed provisionally is one-half of the Australian rate, and is considerably lower than .the long-dis-tance fees charged in Great Britain and Continental countries. A letter sent by air mail from England to India is charged 8d a half-ounce, which is substantially lower than the rates charged by other European countries which make use of the service. Minimum air postal fees abroad are Franco lOd, Germany 7d, Holland 7sd, Italy Is 7£d.

An interesting discovary has been made at Waikaremoana by Mr L. Bell, of Napier, who found some excellently preserved Moa bones in a cave near the road between the outlet and Lake House. Mr Bell and another young man were exploring when they came upon the mouth of what seemed a small cave. By hanging a rope into the mouth of the cave they were able to descend, and found on doing so that the cave was of considerable extent. Tn exploring the cave the young men found a small heap of earth, from beneath which bones were protuding. When the earth was moved, more bones were discovered. Two specimens that were taken to Napier were examined by Mr Henry Hill, who pronounced them to be the bones of a fairly large moa. The cave contained a brilliant constellation of glow-worms.

See Addisons window display of the newest in napery. These goods make excellent Christmas gifts. —Advt.

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

Our millinery this season has proved a huge success—consequently we have secured a further supply at a 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 a-t Schroder and Co. ’Phone ms.— Advt.

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

Have you seen the latest styles in berets, if not call and inspect our show room. McKay’s.—Advt.

For a few 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. Gall and see for yourself the wonderful values. It is requested that all book debts be paid forthwith or else they will be sued for.—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.