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Hokitika Guardian, 1 December 1930, Page 4

’Xmas cake tins round lfi 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, square .2s 3d, fancy cake bands 8d and Is at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. —Advt. The sale of goods by the Plunket Society on Saturday realised £ll. The Society desire to thank all who assisted and especially Airs Moore "ho gave the use of her shop free. It is understood the Borough Council is submitting a scheme for oivic works to secure the subsidy of £2 for £1 offered by the Unemployment Board, to absorb some of the surplus labour of the town. Although several new houses have 'been erected of late, there is still a dearth of residences locally, indicating a very steady and satisfactory increase in the population of the town. Further building k likely to go ahead in the new year, mostly residential in the outer portions of the town, where of late a number of pleasing homos have been built and the grounds laid out nicely. Tf you want a taxi, ring up ’phone 178, 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 25s bd to 29s 6d. Our sports range comprises of medium and superior quality garments. Ti\ us for the best. W. H. Stopforth.Advt. Something worth knowing that Addisons are right up-to-date with house furnishings. Carpets, linos, runnel and coir matting, hearth rugs, .sheets, pillow cases, and curtain nets, lamp shade frames. Prices right, Sliop early from full ranges,—Advt.

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

It has been decided to bold the annual sawmill employees picnic on (Pass Square, on Saturday, February 231 h. On Saturday night a meeting was held whereat the preliminary arrangements for the big gathering wore put Hi hand.

On Wednesday next at the Woodstock Hall a concert and ball will be held in aid of the Woodstock School. A splendid programme has been arranged and ‘wid lie mri>t enjoyable. For the ball following the concert the usual efficient catering is being done and patrons are assured of every comfort and attention.

At a meeting of All Saints Committee on Friday evening last it was resolved to have the Vicarage painted before Christmas. and for tliat purpose tendons lare, now invited. •Tenders close with the Vicar at 8 p.m. on Friday, sth December, and specifications may be seen at Air W. Ei. Richards’ office, Rcvell Street. Tenders for grazing rights will be received at the same time.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd., advise dated London, 28th November, reading:—Danish butter 130 sto 132 s (last week 138 s to 110 s). New Zealand, unisalted, 124 s to 130 s (146 s to 148 s). NeW Zealand, salted, 08s to lots (104 sto 108 s). Market weak. Cheese, white, 63s to 66s (7ls to 735). Cheese, coloured, 59s to 63s (61s to 695). Market weak. Canadian, white 76s to 78s (76s t 0.785). Canadian, coloured, 75s to 78s (76s to 78s).

Quinnat salmon are again appearing in Lake Kanieri, and on Friday a local fisherman secured three good fish. Sport about Lake Kanieri also includes deer stalking, the week end being generally the popular time for a raid. As a result, venison is beiug added to many local menus. One good head was secured last week. A fine head was found in the bwh on the Whitcombs Pass route last week. A party of workmen have been repairing the track in the upper reaches of the Hokitika river, and the head was found nearby, evidently one of the deer wounded at the time of last year’s stalking.

The death took place at Ins sou’s residence, Puketahi Street, Greymouth, yesterday, of a highly respected pinner of the West Coast,, in the person of Mr Thomas Handle, at the grand old age of 95 years. A native of St,. Austell, Cornwall, he came to New Zealand at the time of the rush. He was in the Hokitika district in the sixities, and he was one of those whom the notorious bushrangers Burgess, Levy, Kelly and Sullivan stuck no in Westland before they went to Nelson, and lived for 44 years at No Town. His wife predeceased him some ten years ago. He is survived by three ions, Edward, Thomas and Clement (Grevmonth), and two daughters, Mrs B. Heffernnn (Greymqulh), and Mrs Moore (Cohden).

At a conference of medical men in Auckland last week one doctor referred to people who insist on-being X-rayed without any special benefit to themselv-’ es (says the “Star”). “They come for a repeat examination week atfer week, and think it is the right thing to do. So keen are they on being done that anyone would think that- they were ‘life-members’ of the X-ray department.” “We would like to think that X-ray is the last word in diagnosis,” said another doctor, “but we know it is not. Many people are inclined to trust too much to X-ray, when, if the doctor only used his experience, better results might be obtained,”

Men! We lead the fashion others follow. Inspect our {comprehensive range of suits, hats, shirts, etc., at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt

Useful and distinctive gifts all worthy of conveying the ’Xmas wish to ho found at YarraU’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

Men! We are still taking orders for suite-to-measure. ’Xmas delivery guaranteed at W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

Men! We 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 lias also been improved. Stetson wearers roll up to W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

White twill sheeting 54 inchen wide, now Is 6d a yard, 80 inch, now 2s 3d a yard. White and coloured curtain nets now Is and Is 6d a vard 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 millinerv. Frocks, coats, lingerie, gloves and hosiery, at moderate prices. Call early to avo cl disappointment. —Advt.

With ’Xmas only a few weeks away its none too early bo select your ’Xmas gifts—lf “What to give ’ Is vour 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 beautiful, nrnotieal, and serviceable •roods at Harley’s, the husre West Coast Complete Home Furnishers, Grey mouth, at prices to meet vour req uirci uen t s. — A dv t.

Have you seen the latest in nightcases. If not inspect McKay’s window, you will ho surprised.—Advt.