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Hokitika Guardian, 22 November 1930, Page 4

The Nelson Methodist Synod 1931 will be held at Greymouth.

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

Mr J. Digby, of Springston South, lias been appointed a ranger under the Animals Protection and Game Act for the Westland, Marlborough, and Nelson acclimatisation districts.

Mr J. O. J. Malfroy, LL.M., son of Mr C. M. Malfroy, of State Forest Service, who has been studying and doing research work at Berkeley University, California, will arrive in Wellington on December 15th. He will spend some weeks in Wellington.

What is considered to be a record weight for spring lambs at this time of the year was attained by a draft of 50 shipped off Mr L. G. Grosse's property at Oringi last week and which tipped the scale at 38.851 b (states the “Dannevirke Evening News”). This is also the first consignment of lambs for export to leave this district.

Xmas presents to suit everybody at the Economical Crockery shop, don’t miss your chance of 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.

We are now opening out for Christinas a large shipment of linoleums in 18, 22i, 87, 36, 72, 108, 114 inches wide, also carpet squares, sofa ,-quares, hearth rugs, runners, in all qualities at prices most moderate. Selin dor and Co, the progressive drapers, ’Phone 121 S will receive prompt attention.—Advt.

The llorepo Tennis Club hold their opening bail on i< nday next, Novombor 28th.

Messrs Nolan Eros., of Okuru, publi.sn a noliee ol appreciation m tins issue in collection with the salvaging of the cargo of the wrecked Elsie,

Delight your child by giving one ol the new Musical Chairs just opened at .farru 11 s ..Novelty i,vpot. A baud, deposit secures, priau lio.n 2_'S Od to 60s.—Aclvt.

The Nelson Synod of the Methodist Church expresseu sympatny with the desire to prevent overlapping of vAiurches but- inferred the question to tiie Conference tor Hoinmioil wide action.

The directors of the Hokitika Gas Coy, Ltd. at tno monthly meeting yesterday decidea to striae the usual half-yearly dividend for the period closed on 3fst October. Also, to pay oif an amount m loan reduction ol £IOO. ‘The general report us to the state of tne works and the business of the Company revealed a satislactory position. T'ho dividend will he payable on and after the 12th prox.

Mr Eric James is an exhibitor at the Dunedin Manufacturers Exhibition now in progress at the southern (\ty He was able to exhibit ill conjunction with Wfiiiakfi 'Motors Ltd. He haa a gOod display of West Coast seethe views, and on the opening day the glacier trip from Hokitika south to Waiho and Wehoka was displayed to parties, and full information of i»io trip by motor service or private car given. The publicity attracted a good deal of attention and should assist in drawing intsrcist to the popular trip in Otago.

The dairy farmers of the district at this juncture have to accept a lesser pay-out than usual, as a result of the drop in the price of butter. The price varies at some of the factories, some being at ninepence per pound ol butter fat, and others at tenpence per pound Th's is said to be lowc* than pre-war prices, and is causing a good deal of concern among the suppliers, as there is not any prospect of an early rise. In most cases the suppliers have increased their output. which has a helpful effect with the lower price per pound. The increase in production in the district is said to average fifteen to twenty per cent.

With ’Xmas only a few weeks away its none too early to select your ’Xmas gifts—lf “What to give” Is your problem, solve it easily and appropriately with furniture, cushions, linen, ifpho'.stered chairs, gramophones and records, carpets, crockery, crystal, all gifts of thoughtfulness and lasting remembrances. You will find beautiful; practical, and serviceable goods at Harley’s, the huge West Coast Compilete Home Furnishers, Greymotith, at prices to meet S?°ur requirements,—Advt.

To build a but at the heed of the Wilberforce river a building fund "bos been opened by the Canterbury Mpnitaineering and Tramping Club. When a letter from the club, ashing h r a donation to the fund, was lotisidered at a meeting of the Council < f Ino North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, it was decided, after some ulKcussion, that no grant be made: Mr D. F. Robbs then suggested 'hat something could be done informally. A hat was passed round the meeting, and the sum of £2 4s 2d vas collected.

The biennial conference of representatives of the Hospital Boards of tne Dominion is to be held next year in Timaru. As secretaries of Boards, are particularly busy in March preparing estimates and on other work, it was considered that the last week :n February would be a suitable time to hold the conference, but it hap been found that this would conflict with the annual meeting of the New Zealand Branch of the British Medical Association, which is to be held from Fobruarv 24th to 28th. It is probable that' the Hospital Boards’ conference will be held either in the first or the last week in March.

At an informal conference between members and officers of the Canteibury '.Education Board and the Director of Education (Mr T. B. Strong) and i)he Assistant-Director (Mr A. Bell) at Christchurch on Wednesday evening, opportunity was taken to say farewell to Mr Bell, who is retiring at the end of the month. Mr R. Wild (chairman) and Mr J. G. Gow spoke appreciated of the long service which Mr Bell had given to education, Mr Gow remarking that Mr Bell had been associated with him as a pupil teacher in the early days in South Canterbury. Both members expressed ’-he hope that Mr Bell would enjoy many years of good health and happin p >- and others supported their remarks. Mr Bell replied suitably, stating that the most cordial of relations had always existed between himself and .lie education authorities in the Canterbury district.

Dolls, dolls, 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 beautiful dolls you see in our window display, at prices to suit every pocket. P. Stephans proprietress. —Advt.

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

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

A white pine agency is required by uu advertiser in Christchurch.

The Rev. A. G. Butler, of Christchurch, will conduct morning and evening sessions on Sunday at the PrcsbyLvun Church.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co will sell by auction in tlie Mart on Wednesday next at 2.15 p.m., new and up-to-date furniture and effects, including two pianos.

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.

Mr E. Brown, Inspector of Machinery, has lveei.oa iioLiwc of las t.an?for from Grcymouth to \» cilingion. fiis' pi aco Will ce taken by Mr Y/\ Mouatt, of the Wellington District Office.'

The Rev. G. Knowles-Sinith haa been unanimously associated with the District Chairman, Rev. P. N. Knight 8.A., in the representation of the Nelson District at the forthcoming Conference which will be held in Dunedin in February of next year. ~

Result of Mrs E. Singer’s Raffle, Kanieri: —First, 106, Supper Cloth, Donald Weir, Upper Kokatahi; Secotld, 49, Cushion Top, Mrs P. Tintietti, C/U Jones, Kokatahi; Third, 169, Table Centre, Miss E. Wallace, Kokatahi,—Advt.

Mr J, O.Brien, M.P., haa received a letter from the Hon. J. B. Donald, Postmaster-General, to the effect that the Post and Telegraph Department are making arrangements for the purchase of 4000 poles which have been inspected by the Department’s officers, and held by suppliers. This letter is in response to several representations made by Mr O’Brien during last session of Parliament, when the Department had signified its intention not to purchase any more telegraph poles for at least six months.

Considerable speculation has been occasioned \by the continued uncertainty as to the fate of Ernest Mausfield Burr. It is now fourteen days since Burr, a loro trolleyman, employed at Ogilvie’s mill at Kabikate.it disappeared, and since then nothing has been heard of liim. either at his home at Marsden, or at the mill. While the lack of any tidings of him during , last week had not created any great anxiety, the lack of any tidings since has led to the fear that he may have met with a tragic end. Time their investigations have led the police to take a more serious view of , the mystery has been indicated during the present week by their redoubling their, efforts to get to the bottom of the., mystery With this object in view, they have supplemented the endeavours of the s£art‘h pfifties of reel* dents who scoured the bush by send* riig out members of the force and yesterday no fewer than four Constables, with the Sergeant, made an exhaustive search, though without bringing to light any trace of the missing man. Burr, who is a married man. with three children, is sft 9ins in height, with dark hair and complexion, and usually wears a navy bl'e suit, black felt* hat and black shoes. ¥

Put the best vinegar in your cruetr—feharland’s Vinegar. Absolute purity assured. Delightfully piquant and strong In bottle or hulk.—Advt.