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Hokitika Guardian, 29 November 1930, Page 4

’Xmas cake tins round Is 3d, Is 6d, lis 9d, square 2s 3d, fancy cake bands Bcl and Is at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. —Advt.

There are now upwards of fifty men employed on the building, of the new hull for the Rimu Flat dredge. It is hoped to be able to launch the hull shortly after Christmas. Several parties of riveters are now operating on the work of assembling the parts for the new hull.

A final reminder is given of the shopping day to be hold to-dav in aid of the Plunket Society. The shop will be located next to Arch Little’s Shoe store and intending customers will find therein plenty of goods to pick from. The object is in aid of a worthy cause and is therefore deserving of your support.

“Australians are champion dumpers,” said Mr C. E. Pope, vice-presi-dent of the Canterbury Tomato and Stone Fruit Growers’ Association, who was a member of a deputation which waited on the executive of the Canterbury Manufacturers’ Association recently regarding the duty on imported tomato pulp• “They spent £33,000,000 in settling returned soldiers on fruit lands.” he continued, “and carried over 20,000,000 tins on which a Government subsidy was paid. How can we expect the local canning industry to compete against a Government subsidised industry?”

Tf you want a taxi, ring up ’phone 176. Thomas Moore. Park Street, who will give you prompt and careful attention at any hour. —Advt.

Men! We have white cricketing trousers from. 12s 6d to 455, white lumber jackets from 2os bd to 29s 6d. Our sports range comprises of medium and superior quality garments. Tiv us for the best. W. H. Stop forth.Advt.

Have you seen the latest, in nightd,*,s cases. If not inspect McKay’s window, you will be surprised—Advt.

Something worth knowing that Addisons have a great variety of men’s shirts, pyjamas, soxs, ties and liandkeichiefs, for Xmas trade at prices to suit all purses. Shop early while stocks are good.—Advt.

Mothers! We have complete range of hoys and youths superior quality wo listed suits in navy and grey. Our cash prices make these suits the best vm.liio on the market. At- W OP.topim th’s.- Advt.

The entries for Monday's fat stock sale appear in this issue.

The Prime Minister, HI. Hon. (!. AV. Koi'hivs, is expected to return to .New Zealand about January 25.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their store stock sale at Arahura yards, Wednesday, December 10th, at noon.

Men’s, ladies and children’s bathing togs opened to-day at Addisons. — Advt.

The death occurred this morning, shortly after midnight, nf Mrs Mangos of Chapel Street, Greymouth. deceased, who*was 63 years of age, was a native of the Duller, and was predeceased by her husband several years

At the Convent Pupils’ Concert in the princess Theatre on Thursday next, Miss Marie Jones F.T.C.L. will sing Bizet’s “Angus Dei” with violin obligato. Bizet is well known to all music lovers for his immortal melodies in “Carmen” but his masterpiece “Agnus Dei” is rarely heard. Kreislers’ “Old Refrain” specially arranged for four violins is another enthralling item, while to the present generation who have never seen a spinning wheel at work atid to those of the past to whom it brings back memories, the melodious whirr of the wheel ahd its fair company will be fasei natiTjg. The eVetpopular “Blue Danube” waltzes will be performed in a new setting and a splendid orchestra will render effective numbers. Altogether the concert promises to he an entertainment of more than ordinary interest to all.

Aren I We lead the fashion others follow. Inspect our •'comprehensive range of suits, hats, shirts, etc., at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt

Arrangements have been completed for the County visit to portion of S outh Westland on Wednesday and Thursday next. Air T. H. Johnston, District Engineer, and Air J. O'Brien, ALP., will accompany the County party which will include Air AV. Searle, County Chairman, and several

members of the Council, with Overseer Alillner. The party is to leave at 9 a.m. on AA’ednesday. and proceed to Douglas road. Waitaha Settlement, to meet the settlers interested in regal'd to improved access to the South Bank of the AVaitaha river. The .party is to be at Pukekura for lunch, and in the afternoon will visit lnter-AA r anganui, in connection with La Fontaine and Petersen roads extension, and will fitay the night at Harihari. On Thursday morning. Air Chinn and others will be met at Rotokino regarding road access for flaxmilling, and then Lower AVaitangi is to he visited in respect to Roto road works and the road access to the sea beach oh the route to Okafito by way of Roto creek bridge.

Useful and distinctive gifts all worthy of conveying the 'Xmas wish to be" found at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt,

The sub-committee of the Westland Competitions Society has revised the syllabus for next year's competitions in May, along the lines suggested by the judge. In the elocutionary section, humorous recitations and monologues have been deleted from the juvenile section, and the ages revised with a view To strengthening the open section. A special Shakesperean clffs lias been inserted in the juvenile section for 16 years and under. Classical dialogues have been added to the open section, also reading a.t sight and classical recitals. The subject for the prepared speech has been made own selection. The playettes have been designed for two or more characters, and a time limit of 15 minutes fixed. All humorous items are now in the open section. The judges' test selections are now awaited to enable the early issue of the book of words.

Men 1 We are still taking orders for suits-to-measore. ’Xmas delivery guaranteed at W. H. Stopforth’s. Advt.

Men! Wo have just landed fresh stock of John B. Stetson felt hats. The price of this hat has been increased to 59s 6d, but the quality liar, also 'been improved. Stetson wearers ioll up to W. IT. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Something worth knowing that Addisons are right up-to-date with house furnishings. Carpets, linos, runner and coir matting, hearth rugs, sheets, pillow cases, and curtain nets, lamp shade frames. Prices right. Shop early from full ranges.—Advt.

White twill sheeting 54 incher, wide, now Is 6d a yard, SO inch, now 2s 3d a yard. White and coloured curtain nets now Is and Is 6d a yard at Bade’s Great Initial Sale. —Advt.

Something worth knowing that Addison’s can show you the very latest in ladies’ cream sports coats, ladies’ and children’s millinery. Frocks, coats, lingerie, gloves and hosiery, at moderate prices. Call early to avoid disappointment.—Advt.

With ’Xnuvs 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 j beautiful, practical, and serviceable goods at Harley’s, the huge West Coast Complete Home Furnishers, Grey moil tli, at prices to meet your requirements.—Advt.