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Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1930, Page 4

’Xmas take tins round 1« 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, square 2s 3d, fancy cake hands 6d and Is at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. —Advt. /

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of Timetable alterations between Hokitika anil Ross, operating on and after 10th Decern her, 1930.

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

Nominations’ for all events at the Hokitika Christmns race meeting close on Monday evening next at 8.30 o’clock. The rights to the booths, etc., will be sold by public auction on Saturday week, 13th i"st. The meeting promises to be well supported by owners and trainers, and with a large entry ,nnd the promise of fields, the meeting, the opening one of the West Coast circuit, should be well patronised by the (sporting public.

The hull for the dredge at the Okarito Five Milo beach is to be launched at 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, and a special function is being .prepared for. Mr R. T. Stewart telephoned yesterday, that on behalf of the /Company he would bo glad to see as many visitors present as possible. Tho visitors would be entertained at afternoon tea, and evenprovision would be. made for tbeir transport in the event of the Three Mile creek being .too deen to ford. Mr N tew art extended a special invitation to the members of the Westland County Council, and trusts to see a representative attendance.

What must he considered successful results in regard to the destruction of deer in the back country behind Ha rimer Springs are being obtained, luo men operating in the vicinity of Lake Tennyson, the head waters of the Clarence River, have shot a total ot 646 load, and tbpv recently delivered a tally of 300 tails at the forest ranger’s office. Another two men, uncrating on the Tarndale. adjoining the lake country, are reported to'have secur' d over 500 head. This rartv effected a sale of fifty spotted fawn hides, which, have a very fine appearance when tanned and drefssed. The two forestry emfilovecs operating to the north-west as far as the dividing, range, have experienced twenty-five days of rain and snow since* they l?lt for camp in mid-Oct o' - , n r. and their hag has suffered accordingly.

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

Moil's, ladies and cliildron’s bathing logs opened to-day at Addisons.— A d \ t.

Tlio contract for the 'rebuilding, of flic Royal Hotel, Greymouth, h«n been let to Mr •!. Hart. A start was made yesterday on. clearing the debris ot the fire, which seven months ago, destroyed 'tlio original building. The new hotel will he a three-storied brick structure.

“Though many motorists do not seem to be aware of the fact, it is an offence to overtake another vehicle on an intersection,” said .Mr E. 1). Mcnloy, S.M., in the- Magistrate’s Court. Christchurch, on Monday, when a motorist was ohargid with that offence. “Motorists had better take note of the fact that prosecutions have started,” concluded Mr Mosley.

The tonnage figures for the Otira Tunnel railway traffic last week show an inerewe of 673 tons over the previous week, hut compared with the same .period last year a decrease of 740 tons was registered. The figures for last week, as compared with the previous week’s figures, given in parenthesis, are as follows: —0803 tons (0125 tons'). The corresponding figures for last year were 10,548 tons.

An increase of nine crises of infectious ahd other notifiable diseases, and a decrease of two • deaths were srfecorded in the report for the Week ended noon on Monday, in respect of tile Canterbury and West Coi.tit. health districts. There wore 25 cases in the Canterbury district:—Scarlet fever 4, tuberculosis 3, puerperal sepsis 3, pneumonia 10, erysipelas t 2, phosphorus poisoning' 1, lethargic encephalitis 1, tetanus 1. Deaths were: —Tuberculosis 1, tetanus T. There wer 0 two eases in the West- Coast district:—Diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 1.

All roads lead to the Princess Theatre to-morrow blight when the Convent Pupils’ Concert will be given. There will be a feast of music and song, a flood of melody and colour. The prgramme issued to-day gives indication of an entertainment of no ordinary 'standard. Some unusual four-legged performers have agreed to make a rare and fleeting appearance on the concert platform for the first and only time in their rustic lives. The “Man in the M‘con” is also arriving and lest lie should feel out of place ’neath the damp grey skies of the West he is bringing his retinue of clouds and stars. The senior pupils will sing as part songs Graske Day’s “Ring BMls Ring” with bell effects and the “Regular Roya.l Queen,” from the “Gondoliers.” The Municipal Band is kindly playing prior to the entertainment. Patrons should secure seats as soon <°is possible—otherwise they may be disappointed.

That much heavier fines should be imposed on motorists convicted of intoxication while in charge of motor vehicles, was suggested to the Main Highways Board by the Hawke’s Buy County Council. Mr F, B- Logan remarked that recently a bookmaker was fined £2OO, while a drunken motorist celled for a 'short period. He considered that the punishment was not commensurate with the crime, as a drunken motorist was an absolute menace to human life, -and at the least should be prohibited from driving: a car for all time, Mr F. W. Furkart replied that it was not a matter for the Board, but he agreed that the punishment should be heavier. If he had his way lie would not hesitate to fine a drunken motorist £2OO and cancel his license for life. Although the Board could not give the council assistance it would give its moral support.

Useful and distinctive sifts all worthy of conveying the ’Xmas uish to be found at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

White twill sheeting 54 inehep wide, now Is 6d a yard, 80 inch, now 2s 3cl a yard. White and coloured curtain nets now Is and Is fid a yard at Dade’s Great Initial Sale.—Advt.

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 jbeautiful, practical, and serviceable goods at Harley’s, the huge . West Coast Complete Home Furnishers, Greymouth, at prices to meet your requirements. —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.

Where housewives shine—polishing floors, furniture and linoleums with “Tan-ol.” Gives a bright, lasting shine—easy to apply—economical to buy. All grocers.—Advt.

Put the best vinegar in your cruet— Sharlnnd’s Vinegar. Absolute purity assured. Delightfully piquant and strong. In bottle or bulk.—Advt.

Our millinery this season has proved a huge success—consequently we Pave secured a further supply at n big discount from a New Zealand manufacturer. We believe in supporting New Zealand industries. T bis extra supply is marked at much lower price—do not delay as the demand is great at Schroder and Co. ’Phone 1213.—Advt,

, Out of 27 applicants, Captain W. | E. Barnes, at present master of the* motor vessel Koau, was yesterday selected hv the Pa tea Harbour Board for the post of liarbour master and pilot. The Westland County authorities notify that Lnko Kanieri road approaching Coal Creek, is liable to interruption while the North-West exeavator is operating in that locality. All traffic is advised to approach with caution. / A final reminder is given of the concept and ball in the Woodstock Hall /». this evening in aid of the .Woodstock School fund. A splendid concert programme lias been arranged and for the hall following the music will be supplied by the Melody Orchestra. At the Magistrate’s Courtyt'his morning before Messrs Richards and Benjamin, Justices, a young man, Robert W. Blythe, pleaded guilty to being , without visible means of support, and was convicted and sentenced to seven days in Greymouth gaol. * Although Detectives Young and Hal crow have returned to Christchurch, the Greymouth police will still carry on (the search for the. missing man, Ernest Burr. Yesterday, says, the “Argus,” the search was continued but nothing to throw fresh light on tire mystery was discovered. Improved weather will facilitate the operations, the Searchers having had an un--ohviabie task ft>i‘ the past fortnight. j One suggestion made has been that with a larger number out, they could ■proceed from the road through the bush at intervals of about 33 feet, • ... keeping in touch and thoroughly combing the densely timbered area with greater speed and accuracy.

The game of tennis Bteadily increases in, popularity and there is a growing demand among players for racket strings locally. To meet this demand L. S. Ross has installed a stringing machine which automatically puts even tension on every string and retains the original shape of the frame. Mr Boss extends a hearty invitation to players ro see the machine in operation.—2l