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Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1930, Page 4

’Xmas stocks of Dolls Prams now arrived at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. Pay small deposit and secure one of these to-day. Prices from 4s 6d to 52s 6d.—Advt. ,

The Postmaster (Mr R. Cox) advises the following amendments to the closing of mails Monday to Friday inclusive: Mails for all places North will close at 3.45 p.m. Saturday 4.45 p.m. On Thursdays and Sat.urdays mail for Ross, Ruatapu, and Tainui will close at 5.15 p.m.

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.

Advice has been received that Mr Fred Smith and his Christchurch band of players will tour the district at the Christmas and New Year holidays. Mr .Smith will have four or five players with him, and will open at the Kanieri Tennis Club ball on Boxing Night. The following night the orchestra will be at the Soldiers’ Hall and again on January sth at Hokitika. The usual . cordial welcome is sure to be extended to the visitors.

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

Addisons are 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 boys suits, navy and grey all sizes at W. PI. Stopforth’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 5 yard at 3s 3d a yard. 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.

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.

Wo have now in stock a splendid variety of general household crockery at prices that can’t he beaten. ,q tf p lie ns, Pi' op rietr ess. —Adv t.

Delight your child by giving one of

tho new .Musical Chairs just opened at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, A small deposit secures, priciu from 22s (id to I yds.—Advt. /

An outbreak of fire on Tuesday afternoon in a small cottage at the west end of Park Street was extinguished by neighbours, before much damage was done. The fire originated in the vicinity of a chimney’ 1 , but was discovered before it had a good hold. The fire motor engine was sent to the scene but all danger was over before it arrived, a few buckets of water being sufficient to put cut the flames.

The visiting delegates to the South Island Poultry Association Conference held yesterday morning and night, were entertained on Monday evening at a social gathering in the Soldiers Hall, and yesterday afternoon were motored to Rimu Dredge and to Lake Kanieri. Last night tho President (Mr Geo. Jeffreys of Christchurch) in acknowledging the hospitality extended to the visitors, spoke in extremely appreciative terms of the beauty of the popular lako and its environs.

Mr Bert Perryman, Fitzlierbcrt Street, Hokitika, was successful on

Tuesday evening in hearing on a home constructed 3 valve short wave set, the wireless telephone conversation between LlieJ Prime Minister, Mr Forbes and party iil London, and Mr Rattsoiti ahd others in Wellington. Every Word was clear and distinct, and could he heard at good loud speaker strength,, although it was raining very heavily at the time.

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

The Anniversary Ball held in the Woodstock Hall last evening was largely attended and proved a popular event ns have been similar Functions in the •past. Bright -music was su.ppplied by the Black Hand Orchestra and the dancers were kept on the move. Old time dances were indulged in and proved very popular. A dainty supper was dispensed by the ladwis committee who deserve, every credit for their generous help.

Xmas persents to suit everybody at the Economical Crockery shop, don’t miss your chance off getting these lovely gifts put by, because a small deposit will secure any article at the shop for variety and value, Economical Crockery shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

A novelty event to-morrow night will he the plain and fancy dress skating, carnival to (be held in the Drill Hall. Prizes will be given for the best costume and for the most;, impfdvfid skirting. There will also be prizes for other novelties and faces. So come and join in the fun and frolic, Seating accommodation will Ixi provided for 100 ao lookers on will have a good night’s fun watching the various events. Skating will be as usual to-night and to-morrow afternoon.

There was broadcasted from Christchurch last evening, the cantata “Life,” a poetical work by Wordsworth set to vocal and instrumental music by Mr Arthur Lillv, A.R.0.0. There was a chorus of 200 voices, supported by a full orchestra connected with the Royal ’Christchurch Musical Society. Mr Lillv was the musical judge at the Westland Competitions this year, and will be similarly engaged next year. Those who had the pleasure of hearing his composition last evening, must have enjoyed greatly the musical theme which pervaded the work. At the close Mr Lilb was given a wonderful ovation h\ what appeared to he a very large and enthusiastic audience.

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. Rale.—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 hats, school panamas and children’s organdy hats and bonnets. Inspection invited.—Advt.

W r e have just opened up a wonderful range of sports coats, , trousers, etc., at W, H. .Stopforth’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. Call and see for yourself the wonderful values. It is requested that all hook debts be paid forthwith or else they will be sued for.—Advt.

W% are now opening out for Christmas a large shipment of linoleums in 18, 221, 27, 36, 72, 108, U 4 inches wide, also carpet squares, sofa .-.quaros, hearth rugs, runners, in all qualities at prices most moderate. Sehrt der and Co, the progressive drapers, ’Phone 121 S will receive prompt attention.—Advt.

Our millinery this season ha.s proved a huge success—consequently iv’ 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 m R.—Advt.

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

Juvenile plain and fancy dress ball to-night at Woodstock Hall. Prizes for the best and original fancy costumes. Admission: Gents Is 6d, lacics Is, children Od.—Advt.

The weather conditions yesterday continued very unpleasant. In the morning there were heavy rain bursts accompanied by considerable hail and wind from the south west. Last night there was not much improvement and the atmosphere was considerably lover than "last week, the experience being decidedly unpleasant and .unseasonable.

Dolls, do’ls, dolls! Just opened up at the Economical Crockery shop. Now is the time to secure them and avoid the Xmas rush. 2s 6d deposit will secure any one of these beautiiul dolls you see iu our window display, at prices to suit every pocket. PStephsns proprietress. —Advt.

The usual visit of the Plunket nurse,, Mis Ellis, will take place to-morrow: (Friday).' The nurse will visit in the morning and in the afternoon and may be interviewed at St. Andrews Hall. Readers are asked to watch, an advertisement re a shopping day in aid of the Plunket Society on Saturday week November 29th.

Mr Jais. O’Brien, M.P., has received the following Ministerial replies to representations made (by him:—-Tn® Hon. W. A. Veiteli, Minister of jßaib ways, writes to the effect that thef Railway Department are prepared to take 2000 sleepers out by sleeper cutters in Westland. The Minister telegrapa that he has approved of n grant for the erection of a school building in accordance with the the plans R,|Pplied by the Canterbury Education Board. In reference to vour letter of the 30th ultimo requesting that a subsidv on the basis of £1 for £1 ho granted to the Westland Countv Council towards tho estimated cost of £229 12s Od fm- the renamin'* of the Kapitsa Creek bridge damaged bv recent, floods. T have to say that I have noted carefully vonr re-wesentati-ns recording tho matter fl nd shall he glad to give the afmlicat’on my enroful consideration, after which I m communicate with v ou again. A oms fpi+ufvTv. w . B. Taverner, Minister of Public Works. .

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