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Hokitika Guardian, 25 November 1930, Page 4

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

Owing t-o the present economic position of the Dominion, the directors of Gisborne Gas Company think i< best in the interests of shareholders, not to pay the usual half-yearly dividend this year.

Mr 11. A. Wright, M.P., who was Mayor of Wellington from 1921 to 1925, and is chairman of the Works Committee of the present council, has consented to allow himself to he nominated for the Mayoralty at the elec tion in April next.

It is understood that Road Overseer P. Fitzgerald who has been with the Public Works Department over many years, retires on superannuation at the end of the year. Mr if jt«gerald has rendered very faithful service to the Department, and has been a much trusted officer, enjoying the fullest confidence of his superiors. His successor will he Overseer Cooper of the Railway Department, who is now in tho district, ami will probably make Hokitika his centre.

The cancer campaign in the Dominion will he discussed at meetings to be held in Dunedin next month. Tbo Medical and Research Committee of tbo New Zealand Branch of the British Empire Cancer Campaign Society will be held on December 3rd. A weeklater a meeting of the Central Committee ’of the New Zealand Branch will lie held, and on the same day r general meeting of the New Zealand Branch will ho held. Tim representatives of the Canterbury. 'Mnrlbormurh Nelson, and 'Westland Division of the Nvw Zealand Branch on the Centra' Committee are the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr J. Tv. Archer). Di. H. T. D. A eland. Dr. H. S. Billcliff (Ashburton), and Messrs IT. J. Otley. chairman of the North Canterbury Hospital Board, and W. S. Newburgh .

All Saints’ Girls Club are holding a novelty dance in the Parish Hal) to-morrow evening at B.kO o’clock. Prizes are to be given.

Grand social and dance St. Alary’s Club Rooms Thumday next, November 27th at 8 p.m. . Admission, social 2s, dance Is.—-Advi.

Delight your child by giving one of tho new Musical Chairs just opened at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. A smal. deposit secures, prices from 22s 6d to 30s.—Advt,

In a communication to the Pahiatua Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., in which they state that great difficulty is being experienced in clearing stocks of butter, the Anglo-Continental Produce Co., Ltd., a large Tooley Street firm, state that big arrivals of Siberian butter were coming to hand, and they understood that the Soviet Govrnmeitt was purchasing margarine in England so that the butter eouid be exported to England.

There have been no fresh developments in the search for the missing man, Ernest Mansfield Burr. Members of the police force yesterday again made an extensive search of the bush in the Marsden district extending over a distance of more than twelve miles from the residence of the missing man. In the course of their operations, the police have dredged the pond where the Maori Creek dredge is lying, but without result. The search was being continued today ,

The rough weather of last week, and the moderate fresh in the river, haye combined to make the Grey bar difficult of negotiation during the last week or so, and as a consequence shipping in the Port of Greymouth has been held up to a considerable exextent. There are seven boats in the harbour, three,of which, the Kartigi, Kalingn and Ramona, completed loading about five days ago, and have siii’oe been awaiting a favourable opportunity to saili. There are also three vessels, the Ivaimai, Kiwitea and the Kamona, all of which have been forced to wait, —the Kaimai since Saturday night,—for the bar conditions to moderate. On Saturday the conditions improved enough to allow the Kahika and the Titoki to arrive, r.nc! the Orepuki arrived on Sunday morning, but no departures have taken place for some days.

A meeting of the local committee of the Hokitika branch of the R.S.A., was held at the Soldiers’ Hall • last evening. Present: Messrs D. J. Evans (President), T. Stuart, R. J. Appleton., W. Bade, J. E’ade, R. Paterson, T. Lynch, C. Hart J. Meuzies and Bleach. Apology was made for the absence of Mr Brown. Headquarters refunded £1 7s 6d on account of fares, and notified, applications were called for the position of assistant Secretary, also notified procedure in application for railway concession for returned man. The Christchurch Society asked co-operation with request to Pensions Department in regard to special cases, and it was resolved to agree to course suggested. The Secretary reported a surplus of £ls 14s lQd from the old time dance and £9 13s Od from the social reunion. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded all who had assisted with the functions. It was further reported that the actual membership had now increased to 54. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of £99, and accounts were passed for payment. It was resolved to make every effort to push the sale of art union tickets to he drawn on New Year’s Eve, and with the proceeds meet accounts to the amount of £SO accruing in January, It was- decided to extend congratulations to Mr W. E. Lend ley on his appointment to the Unemployment Board. One honorary member, Mr MoMullan was elected.

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, upholstered chairs, gramophones and records, carpets, crockery, crystal, all gifts of thoughtfulness and lasting remembrances. You will find ibeautiful, practical, and serviceable woods at Harley’s, the huge West Coart Complete Home Furnishers, Crcymouth, at prices to meet your requirements. —Advt.

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 depos-, it 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 sale. Order your ’Xmas suit now and save 10 per cent at Frank Bado’s.—Advt.

We are now opening out for Christmas a large shipment of linoleums in 18, 22*, 27, 36, 72, 108, U 4 inches wide, also carpet squares, sofa .-quart's, hearth rugs, runners, in all qualities at prices most moderate. Selin der and Co, the progressive drapers, ’Phone 121 S will receive prompt attention.—Advt.

Dolls, dolls, dolls! Just opened up at the Economical Crockery shop. Now is the time to secure them and avoid tile Xmas rush. 2s 6d deposit will secure any one of these beautiful dolls you usee in our window display, at prices to suit every pocket. P. Stephans proprietress. —Advt.

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