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Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1930, Page 4

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

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

The authorities expect that Dorothy Falls road at Lake Kanieri will he available for traffic at Christm.is time. Under the contract system very satisfactory progress has been made, and the work is now well forward.

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

The Westland Acclimatisation Society has now liberated all the fry hatched for the pivst season, the last supply having been liberated in the Arahura river this week. The hatchery will be overhauled before next season, while the supply race requires considerable attention including fresh trestles crossing the Kanieri river. The work to be done is in the hands of the Hatchery Committee which is now arranging for the supply of the material for the work,

The nnniversny hall to be held in the Woodstock Hall next. Wednesday night should anpenl to lovers of dancing, as this hall is noted for its perfect floor. The Black Hand Orchestra will supplv the latest, hits and the ladies’ of Woodstock have prepared an excellent supper. Admission: Gents 3s Ladles 25.-—Advt.

A fire occurred this morning at the siding of Newman and O’Neills sawmill, a short distance on this side of Kokiri. when the destruction of a five-roomed residence deprived the seven occupants of shelter as well as their po'session. The fire started at 12.30 a.m. and as there were none hut the inmates in the locality, little or nothing could be saved. Mr and Mrs D'elaney and their three young children occupied part of the house, and a married couple the remainder. Thev all had to make a hurried exit, taking only a few blankets with them. The building, which belongs to Mr Wilson, was completely gutted.

Several alterations in the railway* s time-table take place next week. On the Greymouth-Hokitika-Ross line, the usual 4.45 ,p.m. train l)rom Greymouth to Hokitika will be accelerated. On Christchurch service days (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) it will reach Hokitika at 6.4, a gain of sixteen minutes. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, it will arrive at 6.14, gaining six minutes. On the outward servios, the 4.40 p.m. train to Greymouth will depart at 4.35, and on Tuesday and Thursday will reaoh Greymouth at 6.9, On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays it will arrive at Greymouth at 6.14. On Saturdays the usual 5.40 train will depart from .Hokitika at .5.25, and reach Greymouth at 7 p.m. The usual 6.50 n.m. Hokitika train to Ross on Thursdays and Saturdays will run 15 minutes earlier, leaving Hokitika at 0.35, and arriving Ross 7.30,

A selected variety of summer coat and blazer tweeds are now allowing at McKay’s.—Advt,

Addisons a,re offering for a ,few days only a liberal discount for cash on their stock of men’s suits. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Mothers call and inspect onr large range of boys suits, navy and grey all sizes at W, H, Stopfortli’s.—Advt.

Bargain special to clear at Addisons 1 piece bedroom lino 6ft, wide at 4s 6d a yard, 1 piece jute runner 5-8 yard at Is lid a yard, '1 piece jute runner 'i yard at 3s 3d a yard,— Advt,

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

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

We are now opening out for Christmas a large shipment of linoleums in IS, 22. V, 27, 36, 72, 108, 114 inches wide, also carpet squares, sofa ,-squares, hearth rugs, runners, in all qualities at prices most moderate. Sohv< der and Co, the progressive drapers, ’Phone 1218 will receive prompt attention, —Advt,

Men’s doctor flannel undies 4s lid and 5s lid; strong working shirts, 3s lid and 5s 6d 5 host quality summer trousers ''double knees” 6s lid pair at Bade’s Great Intiul Sale. — Advt.

Worms in children are speedily removed by using Wade’s Worm Figs Pleasant to take. Absolutely safe.— Advt,

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

Diarc's in all styles for 1931 are now obtainable at King’s, Stationer.

.Just, arrived, tapestry rugs, oft by 7ft. Only 255. McKay’s.—Advt.

The Associated Board of Music will hold their practical music examination i» Hokitika on Monday, 24th November.

The Rev. Geo. Naylor wil lliokl Divine services on Sunday, morning and evening, at the Presbyterian Church, and at the morning service Communion will be given.

The match to have been played at the Mental Hospital Grounds tomorrow (Sunday) between the Hokitika and Kanieri Cricket Clubs has been postponed owing to the boiserous weather.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church intimate a Song Service for Sunday evening when the combined children and adult choirs will render selections from the new Sankev, the children taking special children’s hymns.

The Comity Council has been further improving Lake Kanieri Road, the narrow cutting near Crayfish Creek being widened and improved, while useful widening has been done also along other sections of this much-used road. The Public Works Department is shortly to widen and improve Selby’s hill cutting an the main road to Kanieri, and to carry out improvement to the approach to S’Jiannndoah Creek bridge.

A northerly gale set in last night, accompanied with heavy rain, At times the blow was extremely boisterous. Tills morning the gale had moderated considerably but heavy rain continued the day being a very wet one. Yesterday evening the wenjbher was cold with indications of a snow fall in the hills, but during the night the rain was much warmer, and there are prospects of a considerable flood in the river.

Good progress is being made with the new race works for the hydro electric works at McKay’s Creek, Lake Kanieri Road. The large arinco fluniing across the right-hand branch of the Kanieri River is well advanced, while the catterpillar digger is continuing the excavation for the open race. The tunnelling works are going ahead, and an approach to the dam site adjacent to Coal Creek is in hand. A considerable number of men are employed on the several sections of the work, including the levelling of the site for the new power station.

News was received yesterday afternoon by Mr R. Ross of the death of his eldest sister, Mrs Sebley, who resides at Petone. Mrs Sebley was on a visit to Auckland to attend the marriage of her son, and expired suddenly. The deceased was well advanced in years, being the eldest of the family. Messrs R. and W. Ross nre bothers and Miss Agnes Ross of Hokitika, Mrs Jas. Wilson of Totara, and Mrs 1 J. S. Dawes of Devonport, are sisters. The deceased was an oeoaslonnl visitor to Hokitika, Every sympathy will 'be felt for the re. latlves in the very sudden bereavement which has visited the respected family,

Lines of interest just opened at Addisons:—Curtain nets,and house furnishings, linoleums, carpet runners, damask cloths, sheetings and towels, also floral materials suitable for. dust and beach coats. Call and inspect.— Advt,

Just arrived a new range of hats, Stetons, Borsnlino’s, etc. at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

60 pairs boys dark grey tweed ■shorts, splendid values. Sizes 3 to 6, 4s lid pair; 7 to 12, 6s lid; 13 to 16, 8s lid pair special to clear at Bade’s Great Initial Sale.—Advt.

“Let’s go fishin’,” is Angler Jake’s •idv’ce, but before you go call in and see the stocks of Shakespeare and Allcocks fishing gear at Ross’a Sports Depot.—24.

“Tan-01” saves time, money and labour. Cleans, polishes and preserves floors, furniture, footwear and 'fabric and duco bodies of cars.—Advt,

Our millinery this season has proved a huge success—consequently \ye have secured a further supply at a big discount from a New Zealand manufacturer. We believe in sup* porting 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, ’Fh.o>’.e 121S,—Advt.

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

For a few days only Stephens Bros clearing sale will he continued. Every line must he 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 hook debts be paid forthwith, or else they will he sued for.—Advt.

Please note further supplies of 72in whitebait netting at Is 9tl yard ante hand so call early nt Paterson’s for voiir requirements Advt. The gam© of tennis steadily increases in popularity and there in 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,*-**}!.

The entries for the fat stock sale it .Araiiura on Monday appear in

this issue

The sale of pigs by Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. announced for Kokatani sale yards on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. will be held at noon on that day.

Steady progress is being made with Dorothy Falls Road, winch it is expected will he opened for the holidays. Most of the work is being carried out by contract. The road will afford many new views of Lake Kanieri, the foreshore of which it follows for somei considerable distance.

Addisons who specialise in millinery are now showing the largest range of the season. Hats to suit all heads, matron’s models., ready to wears, dainty crins, pandans, tennis hats, ■chool panamas and children’s organdy hats and' bonnets. Inspection i n vi ied.—Advt.

The visiting delegates to the South Island Poultry li ;sociation’s Conference, to be held here on Wednesday next will be entertained at a. social .to be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday evening. All members of the local Society are requested to be ini attendance at 8 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

The' late Mr James Wallace whose death was recorded at Christchurch on Thursday, 'was for many years ganger for the Railway Department nt Totara Flat, and Ahaura. He was 85 and leaves a family, of eight, the aon» being John (Frnnkton Junction), Mich- ~i ael (Wanganui), Patrick (Napier)...and,. Robert . (Wanganqi).. The daughters;/ are Mrs J. Shaw ( (Hokitika), Mrp W, ./ Flynn (Christchurch), Mrs L. Ward : and Mrs J. Roberts (Wellington)# Twq: • sons/gave their lives in the Grent War, Mrs Wallace died nineteen! years .ag0,,., The late Mr Wallace was a native of County Roscommon, Ireland,

We have just opened up a wonderful range of sports coats, trousers, etc., at W. H. .Stopforth’s.—Advt.