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Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1930, Page 4

All the latest song anil dance liits on vocal ion records at 2s fid. Why pay more? At Yarrall’s Revell Street. —Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court Greymouth yesterday on a charge of using obscene language at Taylorville, David Drennan was fined £2 and costs 10s. Richard Hcdgson charged with unlawfully converting to his own use a motor lorry was fined £1 and ordered to pay £2 19s for rep-«‘r» and ’Os costs.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd.. London, advise dated sth inst.. — “Danish, butter 130 s to 132 s Clast week 130 sto 1325). New Zealand, unsalted, 110 sto 116 s (124 ts to !30s). New Zealand, salted, 102 s to 106 s i9Bs to 104 s). Market firm. Cheese, white. 58s to 60s (63s to 6s). Cheese, coloured, 56s to 58s (59s to 635). Good enciuiry. Canadian, white 74s to 78s (76s to 78s). Canadian, coloured 74s to 76s (76s to 785).”

While playing cricket at Camerons on Sunday aftprnoon, Mr H. Allen, schoolmaster at Paroa, was struck tell ind the ear with the hall, ind Ins (skull was fractured. He was admitted to the hospital, and his < ondition is serious. A competitor in the cycle road rave from Taylorville to Dunollie on Saturday afternoon, W D. Clark, of Oobden, came to grief when, he crashed into the Brunner bridge. He was treated for a cut over the eye, at the hospital, and was able to proceed home.

Don’t worry about what to give for ’Xmas. Make, out your list and call to-day at Addisons for a wind selection of pvjnmns, shirts, wallets, shaving outfits, ties, sox, suspenders, handkerchiefs etc, etc. Phone 89. Advt.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Adfateur (Swimming Club takes place at the Municipal Baths at 7.-10 o’clock this evening.

Useful ’Xmas presents that give satisfaction can be purchased at Addisons, who are right up to, date with season able gif ts. — Ad vt.

A pretty elder daughter, a pert young sisier, a consequential father and a geiuionian crook are a combination to create amusing situations ana interesting problems. Secure your seat early ito aesist in saving the Man on tho Sofa from a grave miscarriage of justice on Thursday the eighteenth in the Princess rhea tie.

Concert and ball, Rimu Town Hall, Fr.day, December 12th in aid of St. Mary’s School, Rimu. Capital programme, which will include some performers from Hokitika. A ball will follow, for which complete, arrangements have been made. Admission, concert Is; ball, gents, 2s 6d; ladies is.—Advt.

The Church Magazine states that His Excellency the Governor-General Inis consented to lay , the foundation stone of tho Wailio Church, during the first week in February. The children of the Sunday Schools in -the old parish of Ashford, Kent, as a thanksgiving for their own beautiful church have sent a contribution of £2 5s towards the Waiho Church Building Fundi The Parish of Ashford has each year a big day of Garden Party—Sal© and entertainments to raise money for the Churches v.ork overseas. From the proceeds the Vicar has kindly sent the genereu,s sum of £25 for the Waiho Church Build:-ig Fund. .

Gifts of hosiery, gloves, napery, perfumes, powders and soaps are always appreciated. See Addisons for variety and value.—Advt.

Preserved in ice, several trout caught recently in New Zealand are at present on the way to America. When a -party of tourists from the American liner Malolo were at Rotorua several of the party went fishing, and altogether 25 trout were caught. The fishermen were immensely proud of their success and took the fish back to the hotel for exhibition to the other members of the party, after which the fish were cleaned and put into ice to be taken back to America. The man who caught the biggest firh —-a four-oonndcr—said lie would not take a thousand dollars for it; he was accustomed to catching fish from three-quarters to one pound in . weight.

It is stated that the tourist traffic in New Zealand will, judging by present indications, be considerably lighter tlujs year than was the case last season. This annoes generally, though bookings for Milford Sound. Timai'U, and Rotorua are said to be heavy. Regarding bookings by New Zealanders fov overseas tours, it is reported that, while the number of people travelling abroad who desire saloon accommodation is smaller, there is a noticeable increase in the number travelling second and third class. The destination of bv for the greater proportion is the British Isles, the majority taking the ,<?uez Canal route Home and returning by way of the United States and Canada.

Ladies! We 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.

YarralPs Music Depot have been appointed local ncents for the new vocalion records. These records are double sided and retail at 2s 6d, call and hear them and select the latest song or fox trot.—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 anjd 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 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.

Our millinery this season has 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. This extra supply is marked at much lower price—do not delay as the demand is great at Schroder and Co. ’Phone 121 S

Dolls, dolls, dolls! Just 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. Steplisns 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,