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Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1930, Page 4

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

The monthly meeting of the R.S.M Committee has been adjourned from to-night, till next .Monday evening at the usual hour.

There are a number of horses in training for the locai race meeting. Last week a Canterbury owner arrived with a team of jthree horses hailing from Australia, and these are to undergo their final preparation for the race meeting here. A visit to the racecourse shows that the preparations for the meeting are veil advanced, and the racing track is in excellent order, and will be in first class trim as a convincing ground when required for the local meeting on December 26th and 27th.

Thomas Moore, Park Street, has pleasure in advising that he is prepared to carry out taxi work at any hour at moderate charges. Any trip arranged for, town or country. Ring ’phone No. 176,—Advt,

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

Addisons n.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 our large range of hoys suits, navy and 'grey all sizes at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

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

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

Just arrived a new range of hats, Stolons, Borsalino’s, elc. at W. H. Stopfortli’s.—Advt.

Just arrived, tapestry rugs, sft by 7ft. Only 2os. McKay’s.—Ad vt.

1931 Calenders of all descriptions inoiuUiiLg local views on show at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. Prices from OU to is lid.— Advt.

A reminder is given of Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. auction sale of pigs at KeUatafii sale yarus to-morrow (Tuesday) at noon.

Ther© were some 'heavy slips on ihe Otira Gorge on Saturday which caused a blockage of traffic over the hill. A number of cars returning yesterday from Christchurch were held up - also owing to the slips.

The weather for the week-end was unpleasant . There were showers on Saturday afternoon and on Sunday at intervals, and it rained heavily during last night. Yesterday afternoon a hail shower mixed the variety. This morning broke cloudy, with the sun struggling to get through. There 1 Was a fair flood in the river on Saturday nnd yesterday a very heavy sea was running.

The Anniversary Dali takes place at Woodstock next Wednesday evening for which very excellent arrangements have been made. Tho Black Hand ■Orchestra will present a good. programme of the latest hits, while the r,upper provided by the ladies committee should be par excellence. Adi mission, Gents 3s, Ladies 2s.—Advt.

The new research station at Nelson, which will he the headquarters of the work carried out by the Forest Biol°* gical Research Station, will be opened next Wednesday, when a meeting of the committee controlling the station will also be held. Mr C. E. Foweraker, lecturer in charge oj the Canterbury College School of Forestry, is chairman of the committee, while Mr Owen Jones, Forestry Administrator to New Zealand Perpetual Forests,

Ltd., and Mr N. G. Gribble, secretary of the New Zealand Timber Growers’ Association, are members representing

timber interests

Eels, as a rule, are not popular with salt-water anglers, but there are exceptions. A resident of Mercury Bay for instance, is proud of the fact that last week he landed a silver eel, which is about the most strikingly coloured of the family. The fish was seven feet in length and was not more than 2in thick ft was pure silver in- colour, and its beak was not unlike that of a bird. Inside the beak were three rows of small sharp teeth. Silver eels up to 14 feet in length have been caught at Mercury Bay, but, (says the Auckland Star) it is some time since one of this size was captured.

At the Returned Soldiers gathering on Friday night, Mr Evans who is •lion secretary elf Whstlalid Patriotic Fului, gave some interesting figures relating to the operation of the fund. He stated that the money in hand towards the etui of 1910 was merged into the National War Funds, The amount then exceeded £4OOO. Later in 1919, the surplus funds of the Lady Liverpool fund, £6lB, was also transferred to the National Fund. Since 1916 to- date £10,375 have been drawn from the National Fund, while £6,175 additional resulting from loans repaid to the fund, has also been received, so that the total expenditure through the agency of this fund has now reached the sum of £16,550. The money is devoted to the sick and wounded of the district and then dependents, wherever the men may be residing. Funds outside the district are distributed through- sister institutions in the several cities the bodies working in co-operation. In this way a great service has been done, find much help afforded the returned men and their dependents.

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.

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.

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 at 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. Jr. Stephens, Proprietress.—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. Call and see for yourself the wonderful values. It is requested that all book debts be paid forthwith or else they will he sued for.—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.

AVe are now opening out for Christmas a large shipment of linoleums in 18, 22*, 27, 36, 72, 108, 1.44 inches wide, also carpet squares, sofa ,-quaros, hearth rugs, runners, in all qualities at prices most moderate. Selin der and Co, the progressive drapers, ’Phono 1218 will receive prompt attention,—Advt,

To the Zane Grey’s ,of Westland— Motor to Lake Kanieri and enjoy a days fishing.. Rowing boats arranged for. Ring ’phone 176. Thos. Moore, Park Street. —Advt.

The firebcll rang out an alarm of fire on Sunday morning at 3.45 o’clock. Til© scene of the outbreak was Mr W. White’s ’i.vosoboxes in North ReVeit Street adjacent to No. 2 fire station. The stables were practically destroyed before the , fire was extinguished.

At 2.30 o’clock yesterday morning an alarm of fire was given at Greymouth. The outbreak was located in Preston Road, and was confined to. a washhouse on Air George Minch in s waterside worker’s property. The flames had a good hold, and the building was completely destroyed, before the Brigade arrived.

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

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 bats, school panamas and' children’s orgdndy hats and bonnets. Inspection invited.—Advt. , -

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