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Hokitika Guardian, 27 December 1930, Page 4

The annual Ross public picnic will he held at the Recreation Ground, Ross on Tuesday next December 30.

A grand Fire Brigade Ball will be held in the Totara Hall Ross on New Year’s Eve. Old Time- dances.

Come early and often to Ynrrall’s Novelty Depot. Gifts acceptable to young and old at prices to suit your purse.—Advt.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of timetable alterations and additions in connection with tiie Trotting Races at Reefton on 30th December and Races at Ornoto on 31st December and list January.

The Railway Department is running an excursion to Lake M'ahinapna tomorrow, the train leaving. Greymouth at 10 o’clock. The train stops where required to • pick up passengers. Ihe train 1 envois Mahinapua station on return at 4 p.m. Cheap day excursion fares will ‘be* charged.

Recently the Railway Department erected a shelter near Lake Maliinnpua. station for boiling water, and the Westland Tourist Society has provided two pumice coppers, which will he retained there, and may he used in connection with all picnic excursions. They will he in use to-morrow, and early in the new year for an excursion being organised from Christchurch. This convenience of this special service will be appreciated by excursionists and picnic parties. _

A farm worker, Mr Hector Johnstone, who had been spraying ragwort with sodium chlorate, was severely burned at Paojigaroa, Bay of Plenty, last week, stated the Taranaki ( Daily News.” He was returning home wheeling the sprayer and his clothes had become saturated with the chemical. Friction caused by rubbing against the sprayer ignited his clothing. His presence of mind directed him to a horse trough nearby, and the flames were quenched.

Everybody’s Pictures showing the usual enterprise in the motion picture business, is now having the latest Western Electric talking machine established in the Princess Theatre. It will ensure all the latest star pictures being shown at Hokitika in the same pleasing manner as in the large centres. The installation is now wen advanced, and on Monday night the machine will be definitely in operation. The management is using every effort to give the theatre going public the very best service, and the enterprise is sure to be appreciated in the most practical way,

The Minister of Internal Affairs has issued the following statement regarding the sale of fireworks:—“The attention of the Department has been called to statements in the Press regarding the sale of fireworks. The position is that no restriction is being placed on the sale of the smaller types of fireworks. Most wholesale dealers have submitted samples to the Department for approval and have been notified which varieties may be sold without license and permit. These include fireworks such as Roman candles, Catherine wheels, Chinese crackers, but not the larger bangers. Provided that retailers obtain the assurance of wholesale suppliers that the fireworks have been approved they will be quite safe in selling without fear of breaking the law.”

New stocks of Ladies’ Hand Bags and Travelling requisites suitable lor presents at Yarrall’s, Revel 1 Street. — Advt.

A largo assortment 'of childrens’ frocks is now showing at Patersons. Sizes ifrom 1(1 to 39. Come in and inspect . Also a wide range of ladies’ is now to hand at very moderate prices.—Advt.

Men! We specialise in hats all sizes, all prices, and the latest in style at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. Buy your toys at the Fonomical Crockery shop, cheapest and best in town. P. Stephens proprietress.— Advt.

Men! We have just landed fresh stocks of Borsalino and Stetson liats inspection invited. W. H. Stopforth.— Advt.

Boys! Give her a pair of Aristae hose. We have a lull range of shades and qua 1 ities at W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

Xmas shopping is a pleasure at the Economical Crockery shop, where you can buy gilts of every description at lowest prices. Inspect our display of new staturv the ideal Xmas gilt. Economical Crockery shop. P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt.

The Municipal Band luul a busy lime on Christmas morning unliving a tour of the town playing carols from midnight, until early morn.

The first, ascent of Mount Cook this season was made on .Monday by Mr John M’Caw, of Hakataramea Valley, accompanied by Guide Brustad.

The .Miniature Golf Course in Tanered street is meeting the popular fancy and is being well attended at every session. It will be open to-night from 7 o'clock and will he open at the same hour all next week.

The death of Mrs Margaret Crysall a well known and respected resident- of Ahaurn, took place yesterday at the Grey Hospital. The deceased, who was 54 years of age, leaves two sons and one daughter.

Alexander Mines, Ltd., gold returns for December, 1930, are as follows:—Battery, 215 tons of quartz crushed for 01 oz DJwt of melted gold. Cyanide—l4l tons of sands cyanide*! for 490 z lldwt ol bullion. Total estimated value, £395.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars iof a cheap Day Excursion to Lake Mhhinapua on Sunday next, 28th December. This will give visitors and local residents n splendid opportunity of spending an enjoyable day at tints beauty spot.

The Black Hand Society are holding a dance in the R..S.A. Hall on New Year’s Eve commencing at 9.30. The Society’s Orchestra will be on deck and will carry on until the ship sinks. They intend to say Good Bye to 1930 at midnight, and will give a rousing welcome to 1931 from then onwards. Admission 2s 6d,—Advt.

On Christmas Day a progressive pairs competition was played on the local howling green, five games being played during the day. The winners were lead, Mr Thompson five wins, while in tlie skips Messrs Sherman and W. Wilson tied with four wins each.

The dance in the Kanieri Public Hall last evening in aid of the Tennis Club was -a pronounced success.

There was a crowded attendance, the assemblage enjoying the proceedings immensely. Excellent music was provided by the popular Fred Smith’s Jazz Band and the dancers were kept busy. A nice supper was served by the ladies and the ball is voted an outoutstanding success from all viewpoints.

Kokatahi Gun Club will bold a clay bird match at Kokatahi on New Year’s Day. The first annual competition for the silver mounted shield donated by Mr J. McOallnm, for competition by members of West Coast affiliated clubs and to be competed for annually on the Kokatahi ground. Handicap sweepstake of 12 birds. Nomination ss. Ladies:— Trophies Ist donated by Mrs E. Sheniff. 2nd trophies donated by the Club. Entry Is. shooting commences 1 p,m, sharp. Advt.

The new low light at Pencarrow, installed by lie Wellington Harbour Board, was placed in commission for the first time on Monday evening. The light is erected on g higher elevation than the old one, and its radius is greater says the “Dominion.” With the new powered light on Baring Head, and a far more efficient low light as a guide to the actual entrance to the harbour, Wellington can now be said to be a very wellenuinned port from a lighting point of view.

Natural Beauty for your hair with Brice’s Regenerator. Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—Advt.

Shirts make good serviceable presents. Our range is the largest in town, priced from 4s lid to 50s each. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

With ’Xmafi only a few weeks awa\ 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.

Men! Buy the latest in shirts. We have the latest American shirts and underpants to match, American coat shirts etc. at W. H. StopfortlYs.— Advt.

Dry Hair! Use Brice’s Circassian Cream. Aids growth, nourishes the scalp, prevents dandruff. Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—-Advt.

Mother’s! If you want quality, style and appearance in hoy’s sui“ inspect our range before buying elsewhere. ft will pay you.—AY. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Men 1 The value, quality, style, and price of our ready-to-wear suits, defy all competition at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Xmas gifts the men prefer. Fancy silk scarves, luvisea and silk shirts, pyjama suits, hats, fancy socks, ties, handkerchiefs, etc. These can he found in all the latest at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

“Nazol” is the scientific, commonsense remedy for coughs, colds and hay fever. Clears the bronchial passages. Gives prompt relief. 120 doses are contained in the new double size for 2s 6d.—Advt.