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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1930, Page 4

For School Prizes and Gift Books see large assortment at Yarr all’s Novelty Depot.—Advt. Mr S. Heyward, of Matainui, notifies he has a furnished batch for five persons available at AVaiho for holiday makers. Lifeleus Hair restored with Brice’s Special Strength Regenerator. Lawn’s, H a i rd re ssor.—Advt. Acceptances for the Hokitika races, the first day, the handicaps for which have now lie on published, close with the Secretary at Hokitika on Friday next at 8.30 o’clock Several of the visiting horses are expected to arrive hero next week. Matron Strongman, Westland Hospital, will be glad to receive donations, either cash or kind for their Christmas' Tree at the hospital. All donations will be gratefully received and courteously acknowledged.—Advt.

Mr S. Broccie inserts a notice oT appreciation in this issue.

Dandruff is embarrassing. Prevent it with Brice’s Dandruff Prescription. 1 siwnV H airdresser.—Advt.

Turner’s notify a list of their season fruits, which have just come to hand. Orders will be taken for your Xmas supplies so book early and don’t be disappointed.

Mr James Ring of Greymouth, inis received a cablegram from London announcing the death of his brother, .nr .John Ring, at the age ot 7b years. Deceased is survived ly his widow, one son, and one daughter.

A considerable quantity of hulk timber will be required for the launching of the new hull for the Rimu dredge next month. This will avoid the necessity of some of the local mills closing down as early as was thought, as the orders will keep some of the teams active for the time being.

The announcement of the art union under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers’ Association has led to a general .demand for tickets. These are now on sale in Fee town, and are in steady demand. Country folk may obtain tickets by writing to P.O. Box 86, Mr R. Paterson, hon. .secretary* will attend to all demands.

Mr O’Brien M.P., who went to Wellington this week in regard to the expenditure of road rntes in the district, wired the County Office last evening as follows“ The Minister of Public Works is ,ip Dunedin, nfid will not return until 20th December, I hfive done the best I can here, and I think some works wiU he authorised. Will arrive Greymouth on Saturday.”

After 65 years, Mr James Thompson aged 81, of.the Veterans’ Home, has received the New Zealand War Medal for service in the Maori War (states the “New Zealand Herald”) .Til iB6O Mr Thompson enrolled in the Third Waikato Regiment as a .sustitute for Private Robert Adams, who wished to return to England. Although for the past 20 years, the medal has carried a Government grant of £49 a year, Mr Thompson has not previously bothered to apply for it. To mark the occasion the veterans paraded in full uniform at the home on ’Wednesday. The medal was presented by Mr A. C. Lunn, who with Mr E. Phelan and Mr W. B. Leyland, represented the Board of Governors.

The revival of interest in gold mining in 'Westland is being manifested in various ways. A story is current in res T poet to a South Westland proposition. At the time of the war a well known figure from South Westland confided to a camp mate at the front as to the location of a mining proposition in the south which he intended to take up on returning home. Unfortunately the Westlander was not 'fated to return, but the camp-mate returned, and after a long interval of years bethought him 0 fthe mining speculation in the south. He secured a mate and came down to Westland, and early this week went south only to find that the auriferous country had been pegged out aleardy an dwas about to worked ns a sluicing proposition It is understood the field referred to is in the Waikukupn district north of Wehekn. Prospectors are out also in the Oemoeroa country adjoining Waikukupa, so that, there is practical evidence of increased interest in the fortunes of gold mining, and it is not unlikely in the new., country investigated fresh finds of gold may he located.

Men! Saturday is your last opportunity to be measured for your ’Xmas suit at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Men! Quality and correct style costs you very little more. We have the most up-to-date stock it is possible to buy. Make our store your Xmas headquarters. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

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

Presents men appreciate, wide end ties, pyramid handkerchiefs, luvisoa shirts, pyjamas, hatp, sports coats and trousers are some of the attractions at Schroder’s ’Xmas fair. For carpets, hearth rugs, door mats, linoleum squares, curtains you can not do better than pay Schroder and Co. a visit. 'Phone 121 m, the progressive drapers. —Advt.

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

Aristoe Hose a British production and recognised as unbeatable in value. See them at W. H. Stopforth’s.Advt.

Heavy quality linoleum, 'newest designs, usual price 8s fid, sale price lid per yard at Bade’s Great Initial Sale.—Advt.

Boys! Give her a pair of Aristoc Rose'. We have all the latest shades, prices from 10s 6cl to 15s 6d at • H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. McKay’s notify that from now on they are not allowing any gloves or hosiery out on approval.—Aclvt.

h~ 1,1 ■ The entries for the fat stock sales r at Aralmra. on Monday appear in this issue. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify further entries for their stock sale at Harihari on Wednesday next. Mr Geo. Johns, optician of Dunedin, will he at Kellers Hotel on Friday anil Saturday next. <: The Municipal Band will render an open air programme on Cass Square on Monday next, commencing at 7.15 p.m. Entries (senior 2s 6d, junior Is 6d), close at the Club meeting on Saturday at 8 p.m. for the road races on 20th December. W. Stickles,- Hon. Sec., Hokitika Cycling Club.—Advt. Owners and trainers are' finally re- e minded that nominations for all events for both days of the Reef ton 1 Jockey Club’s midsummer meeting,, close with the secretary, Mr W. Gore- ,r. Porter, to-night (Saturday), 13th Deccember, at 9 o’clock.

Owners and trainers are finally reminded that nominations for al\ 7 events at the Reefton Trotting Club’s' midsummer meeting close with the secretarv, Air O. J. "Willis, phone 9, Box -• 17, Reefton, to-night (Saturday), December 13th, at 9 o’clock.

At Kumara this evening the Publib Works authorities are giving a farewell to Overseer P. Fitzgerald who ia ‘retiring from the service shortly after many years of valued, service in the pubfio interests, A representative attendance is expeoted for the oecrnion, among those intending to he present being Mr W, Searle, County Chairman-

Hair Soft and Wavy when you use Brice’s Regenerator. Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—Advt.

Honesty amongst thieves is proverbially lacking. How therefore to secure a valuable jewel and yet remain, in the house as an honoured guest especially when a detective is investigating is a problem, indeed. Book your seat early for St. Paul’s Amateur entertainment and see the cute subterfuge of Captain. Travers apd the cleverness of a supposed simple country constable.

To shield the fair name of a friend, a lady will often place herself in a. very compromising situation, and when further complications arise through mistaken ideas of relationship then a tangle is created indeed.' Re sure and be present at the Princess Theatre on Thursday next to sympathise with Mrs Major Plmbbs and her dilemma and assist Mrs Captain Phobbs to explain the real facts to an angry husband.

At a meeting of the West Coast branch of the Post and Telegraph Officers Guild held at Greymouth last evening the following resolution was carried unanimously:—“That this body views with grave concern the periodical uncalled for, and 1 unjust attacks by various interests upon Civil Servants in General and Post and Telegraph Department in particular, and recommends that the Guild take immediate steps to-combat such propaganda.”

The adjourned inquest touching the death of Edward Thomas Kirwan, who was killed by a fall of coal in. Paparoa mine at Roa on November ■ 27th last, was completed at the Greymouth Courthouse . yesterday afternoon, before Mr W. Meldrum, Coroner. The Coroner returned the. following verdict: “That the deceased, Edward Thomas Kirwan, came to his death at the Roa mine on 27th November, 1930, through an accidental fall of coal from the roof of the drive, breaking his neck. The usual precautions for tevsting the safety of the workings had been taken and the evidence does, not disclose that the fall was other, than accidental.” ; .

The R.imu Town Hall was filled .to overflowing' last evening for the cop-, cert in aid of the Convent School. The programme presented was a well varied and judging by the applause was ranch appreciated. The children’® items were very pleasing and those of the adults were well rendered. From beginning to end there was not a dull moment and the concert was voted as one of the best held in Rimu for some time. The ball, following the concert was a great success and the bright music supplied by the Melody Orchestra kept the dancers busy. A delicious supper was served by a ladies* committee, who deserve every credit for their generous work.

Everyone delighted with Vocalion Records, greatest value yet given. Latest hits. One price 2s 6d each at Yarrall’s.—Advt.

Special holiday return trips arranged. Parties of four to Lake Kanieri, also Waiho Glacier. For particulars ring ’Phone 176. Thos. Moore,—Advt..

Men ! We have all the latest and best qualities in shirts for ’Xmas. Prices from 4s "llcT to 50s per garment at W. H. Stooforth’s. —Advt.