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Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1930, Page 4

"Welcome ’Xmas gilts, Ladles Handbags, 4s to 455; Gents Wallets, 5s to 30s- Ladies and Gents Dressing Cases, IQs’to 80s; Music Cases, 5s to 20s; Suit Casas, 5s to 106 s, and naturally one goes to Yarrall’s for these Ad\ t.

According to the provisions of the Unemployed Act, employers who employ non-ragi/rtored xncn .after this week, are liable to a penalty of £2O.

Advice has been received that Miss Muriel Waugli, of 'Christchurch, has accepted the position of adjudicator for the dancing section at the Competitions in May next conducted !>J the Westland Competitions Society. Miss Waugh has acted twice previously for the local festival, and her many friends will l>e glad to meet her again.

Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., who was appointed Patron at the annual meeting of the Westland Competitions Society, has accepted the position, and intimated his desire to donate a goki medal for the May festival. The trophy will probably 'he set apart foi the classical recital (a new class introduced for next Competitions).

Shopping made, easy this ’Xmas. We have a wonderful range of .shirts, ties, socks, etc., at very keen prices. Call and inspect, Frank Bede’s.— Advt.

Mr W. Searle, County Chairman, despatched the following telegram (which explains itself) to Mr R. T. Stewart at Okarito: —‘‘Sorry* will be tniable he present at launching of pontoon. Cr. will repiesent Council. Very best wishes for success your venture which promises so well lor advancement of district. Kind regards to all assembled.”

Hen’s 1 and ladies fancy handkerchiefs, nicely boxed, very suitable foi ’Xmas gifts. Prices right at I*rank Hade’s. —Advt,

Air and Airs V. Chambers insert a bereavement notice in this issue.

Air Geo. Johns, optician, notifies he will be in Hokitika on Friday and Saturday next.

Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sales at Arahura on Wednesday next, 10th., at Bold Head on the 1 3 th., and at Harihari on AYeduesday, the 17th.

Ladies! AYe have a very fine range of pure linen supper cloths, white and coloured bordered. Give one to your friends this ’Xmas; it will be greatly appreciated. Frank Bade.— Advt.

Replying to a deputation of representative business men, numbering about twenty,which waited on him on Thursday morning, Or. C. E. Jones expressed his willingness to be a candidate for the Mayoralty of Christchurch next year, if the Citizens’ Association sees lit to nominate him.

As showing the importance attached to winning pens of poultry in the National Laying Test, the pen of six Rhode Island Beds, belonging to Mr J. AA r . ARckerman, of AA T ellington, Hereford, which led in its section from the beginning of the test, has been sold to British Poultry Services, of Ightham, Kent, for £l2O (states the London “Daily Mail’’),

Our local amateurs oiicc again intimate an evening of interest and amusement for the eighteenth, A detective comedy gives opportunity for mystery and intriguing complications, whilst the vain endeavours of an aristocratic hard up to borrow five shillings creates situations comical and delightful. The Club is adhering to the old popular prices and should be well patronised.

For the remainder of the financial year, the Education Department will not pay subsidies on contributions raised to aid the funds of school libraries, according to advice received by the Canterbury Education Board, on Thursday. A curious position arises for, it is stated, a number of school committees have already committed themselves to expenditure. The whole question will be discussed by the Board at its next meeting.

Fire totally destroyed a six roomed dwelling owned iby Mr T. E. Coates, and occupied by Mr Irwin Barrow, at Kaiata shortly .after 11 o’clock lasl night. The blaze was a big one, tlireflection in the sky being visible from Grey mouth. The occupants, Mr and Airs Barrow, had rather a lucky escape with their family of five young children, Mr Barrow getting out with only shirt and panti; on. Airs Bairov and the children also got out wearing vei'v little clothing. Nothing was saved as the fire had obtained tt good hold when discovered.

Nominations for all events at the Hokitika raeds close at 8.30 o’clock on Monday evening. It is expected there will be a good general entry, several owners and trainers from outside districts having expressed their intention of patronising the meeting. The Committee will meet the same evening at 8.30 to receive nominations and complete final arrangements for the meeting. The privileges will he sold bv auction oh Saturday afternoon next. 'The Hokitika Racecoume Trustees will also meet on Monday evening to nominate a representative for a vaeanev on the Board and to settle matters regarding a renewal of the Club’s lease of the racecourse.

Fountain Pens and Propelling Pencils in all the best makes, prices from 2s; also Pen and Pencil Sets in dainty boxes, from 4s. These make excellent ’Xma.s gi f ts procurable at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

With 'Xmas only a few weeks away its none too early to select join ’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 beautiful, practical, and serviceable goods at Harley’s, the huge M est Coast Complete Home Furnisheis, 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.

Our millinery this season lias proved a huge success—consequently we have secured a further supply at a big discount from a New Zealand manufacturer. We believe in supporting New Zealand industries. 1 his extra supplv is marked at much lower price—do not delay as the demand is great at Schroder and Co. ’Phone 121 S.—Advt.

Dolls, dolls, dolls! Ju-st 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. Stephsns proprietress. 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 deposit will secure any article at the shop for variety and value. Economical Crockery shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt,