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Hokitika Guardian, 24 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 Gd to 52s Gd.—Acivt.

The Public Trustee notifies creditors in the estate of the late George Wilßtts, of Hokitika, to send in any claims.

The monthly meeting of the local branch of the R.S.A. takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall at 7.30 o’clock this evening, when reports regarding the financial results of the recent old time ball and social evening will be submitted to the committee.

The weather on Saturday afternoon continued wet and stormy, and the night was extremely boisterous with a northerly blowing, with heavy showers. The weather cleared yesterday afternoon and th© sun made a welcome appearance. There had been a substantial fall of snow on the hills and at night the atmosphere was decidedly chilly.

The County Chairman (Mr W. ■Soaide) and several members of the Westland County Council, accompanied by Mr Johnston (District Engineer) and Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., will he visiting South Westland next week regarding road and bridge works. Visits will be paid to the Wauaha, Tnter-Wanganiii and Wataroa localities, where the .settlors will he met in respect to various road and biidge application^.

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

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

Skating will be held in the Rimu Hall on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, commencing to-morrow night.

Delight your child by giving one of. the new Musical Chairs just opened at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. A small deposit secures, pricow from 22s Od to 110s.—Advt.

Advice lias been received that Constable E. J. C. flay, of Greymouth,

has passed in all sections of the examination for sub-inspector. He was the only candidate in New Zealand to pass the complete examination. Constable J. Crowley of Ross, passed the law section of the same' examination.

Burglars broke in the house of the Minister of Health, the Hon A. J. Stallworthy, while the Minister was away on official business on Friday at Auckland. They secured a small sum of money, including the contents of the children’s money-boxes. They cut a hole in the glass of a- door to gain entry.

Patrons are asked to get ready for the grand Flannel Dance to be held in All Saints’s Hall on' Wednesday, November 26th, at 8.30 p.m. The Melody Orchestra will provide the music, and this with the good floor and excellent supper should be well worth the 2s and Is 6d charged for admission. So come in your pyjamas, working togs or overcoats and join in the fun.—Advt,

. Dnlgety and Company, Ltd., have received the following cablegram l’'Ti: i a nmuel Page and Son, dated London, November 23th:—Butter.—mar not depressed, hspecioUy stored. Danish 130 s to 140 s, finest New Zealand 102 b to 103 s, finest Australia unsalted 122 s to 12os, united 100 s to 100 s, g.a.-.j. '.-4i to 98s. Cheese—Market slow. Quotations:—New Zealand white 71s to 745, and coloured 66s to 695; Canadian spot white 72s to 78s, and coloured ‘72s to 78s j Australian white 70s to 725, and coloured 66s to 68s. •

“ ‘ I see the Bishop is back, and has had a. good holiday at the Church’s expense,’ a. man said to me the other day,” stated Dean Julius at the dioceason reception to Bishop West-Wat-son and Airs West-Watson at Christchurch on Friday evening. “I told him that the first part was true, but that in the Church we are much more canny than they are in the State, for, instead of sending our Prime Ministers Home at the Government’s expense, we send our Bishop Home at his own expense. It is a much cheaper way of doing things.” The remark caused much laugther.

The mail contract for the carriage, of South Island niail between Greymouth and Westport and vice versa has been let, Gibbs Aard Motors being the successful tenderers, The. contract is for four years. The new mail service will come into operation on December Ist and will be much better than the last. The time table will be: Leave Westport at 1 p.m, and arrive at Greymouth at 4.30 p.m., and connect with train that night for Christchurch, arriving at Christchurch the following morning. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays there will be a direct mail service leaving. Westport at 0.30 a.m. and arriving at Greymouth at 8.30 a.m.. to connect with the express. From Greymouth there will he a daily service at 8.30 a.m., arriving in Westport at noon. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, there will be a direct service, leaving Greymouth at 4.45 p.m. and arriving in Westport at 8.15 p.m,

To have £BO worth of gooTi, rep resenting practically the wlm : e d his stock, taken from his shop by thn res within a fortnight of his establishment as a hairdresser and tobacconist at the corner of Sohvyn and Coronation streets, Spreydon, was the nnfo-lu-nate experience of Mr Norman iiaiicis on Wednesday. When he a<f ’id at the premises to commence work- in the morning the door was open, a crowd was outside, and inside were empty shelves, In every sense of the term the thieves had made a “clean sweep.” Apparently they made their visit shortly after midnight, for neighbours were awakened at about 12.15 a.m. by the sound of voices, which iseemed to come from the direction of the shop. • One man, who heard the voice, was reassured after glancing at his watch, because he thought that the hour wap too early for anything to he amiss. Later he heard a car moving down the street. The burglars entered by way • f the shop’s front door, which they hits! open. To do this thej snnsnel the lock, which was found that m '"fling severed from the wood. They tool< all that they could of Mr 1 rancis’s stock, leaving only a few /mm 11 articles, and two electric hair-cupping machines, the worth of which they evidently did not recognise. Mr Francis computes his loss at £'■o. rlobacco, cigarettes and hairdresser's sundries, including razors, scissns, and bottles of oil and cream, were among the things taken. Apart '.r.mi the loss of his stock, the robbery has c.>me at a particularly inopportune tiir** for Mr Francis as he commenced h-.'siress only a fortnight ago. Prior to that he lived in the North Island.

With ’Ximus only a few weeks away its none too early to select your ’Xmas gifts—Tf “What to give” Is your problem, solve it easily and appropriately with furniture, cushions, linen, upholstered chairs, gramophones and records, carpets, crockery, crystal, all gifts of thoughtfulness and lasting remembrances. You will And beautiful, practical, and serviceable goods at Harley’s, the huge West Cfoaslt Complete Home Furnishers, Greymouth, at prices to meet your requirements. —Advt.

George M. Chambers, whose death is recorded in this issue as the result of a crash on the cycling racing trac«c at Christchurch on Saturday, is a son of Mr Victor Oharrrbers, of Motukarara, Canterbury, a former well known resident of Stafford.

The cycle road race .'from Wallsend to Cobden bridge and back, which was run under the auspices of the Brunner Sports Club on Saturday, proved to be a close contest, W. Innes, (70sec) winning from R. Honey (2 mins.), with W. Wildermoth (2min) in third place, and H. Wilson (30sec) gaining fastest time.

The death took place at Westland Ho'pital yesterday of Mr Thomas Thomson, a. well known resident of Maitainui of many years standing. He had followed mining pursuits for years and later was engaged in farm work. He was a nativ eof Dunedin and 66 years of age. He w&r unmarried,. and leaves two brothers (James, of. Oxford, and Hugh, of Cobden). The deceased was a son of the late Captain Thomson, harbour master at Okarito in the early days. The funeral will take place at Matainui ’on? Wednesday afternoon.

The Wordsworth Street factory of Hutchison and Co. Ltd., shirt manufacturers, Christchurch, was entered on Wednesday evening by burglars, v who took three rolls of silk, valued at between £lO and £ls. The quantity of material kept at the factory ia considerable and it is' possible that the loss is greater than is at present thought, A knowledge of the pre« mines was displayed by the thieves, who- 'broke open a side door with a jemmy, Not much trace of the visit was left inside, and it was only after a search that the rolls of silk were found to be missing.

A butcher’s knife, with a 12-ineh blade, was exhibited in the Greymouth Court on Saturday, when Joseph Ganibirazzi appeared on remand, before Air W. Meldrum, S.M. Gambirazzi was charged with drunkenness on the main road at Otira on November 12, with assaulting Henry J. Seebeok, and with breaking the conditions of his release after being convicted of committing mischief on November 10. He pleaded guilty to all charges.. The S.M. asked Givnbirazzi what reason lie ‘ could give against the making of a prohibition order. “If I am inclined to have it,” replied accused, “I will, whether there is a prohibition order or not.” The S.M. said that if. a .prohibition order were in force, it would make other people liable if they assisted accused in getting drink, and it would therefore make it much more difficult for him to do so. -A '' ’ prohibition order would be issued against him. as it appeared that drink- f ing was the cause of his trouble. On the charge of drunkenness, * Gambirazzi would be convicted and diSeharja;-" ed. On the charge of assault, he would be fined £2, with costs (witnesses £1 6s 6d, car hire 3s, maintenance while on remand for medical treatment £1 15s), in default seven days’ imprisonment. On the charge of breaking the terms of his previous release, he would be convicted,' and a, prohibition order issued against him, Fourteen days were allowed for the payment of the fine and costs

We are now opening out for Christmas a large shipment of linoleums in 18, 22*. 27, 36, 72, 108, .144 inches wide, also carpet squares, sofa pqnures, - hearth rugs, runners, in all qualities at prices most moderate. Schroder and Co, the progressive drapers, ’Phone 121 S will receive prompt attention.—Advt.

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

Dolls, dolls, dolls 1 . 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. Steplisns/ proprietress.—Advt. ‘

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