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Hokitika Guardian, 14 October 1931, Page 4

“All seasonable bedding plants now ready at YarrTll’s. Locally grotrn, strong and hardy. 1/6 dozen. —Advt Come and see Watty the left handed billiard player in action at the Elite Billiard Saloon, Bevell St.—Advt. A mixed metaphor by Councillor R. Chestennan at yesterday afternoon’s meeting of the Westland County Council —-‘“A stitch in time is better than no bread.” Just opened large stocks of R-oyal Albert cups, saucers and plates, new designs and shapes, prices from 4/-. Also Rova.i Albert tea-sets, prices from JO/- at Yarrell’s Novelty Depot.—Advt Tlio weather was extremely boisterous last night, and about 9 p.m. there was a heavy hailstorm which lasted for several minutes. Heavy rain continued to fall at intervals, and the morning broke showery, with wild southerly conditions, there being a decided drop in temperature. Half-n-crown for an Automobile. Get a ticket in Cancer Fund Art Union. First- Prize £2OOO, closes l<tli. 0. Borton local canvasser.—Advt. Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy If«c-toi-y.—Advt. Dainty neckwear for all occasions. A choice selection of collars and jabots denoting the present trend of fashion also the latest in pleated dress bows. Now being displayed at McKays.—Advt Constipation! Eat Yeaston Tablets. Gentle laxative action. Non-habit-form-iug, W. E. Williams, Chemist.— AJvt. Prever.ti.n is better than cure! Avoid influenza by putting a few drops of “Nazol” on your handkerchief daily. Disinfects the points of infection—mouth, nose and throat. 120 dosos for 2s 6d. 60 for Is 6d.—Advt.

Make your selection now from large displays of glassware including salads, sugar, and sweet dishes at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.— Advt.

A lemiiider is' given of the auction sale of apples to-morrow atternooii by Messrs M. Houston and Co.

Arrived this morning, fresh cauliflowers, 4s per bag. W. Jeffries and Co. the mart, Sewell Street.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., notify additional entries for their wale at Kokatahi on Wednesday next, October 21st.

, The Gael arrived in the roadstead at about midday, but owing to the extremely heavy sea running had to remain outside.

The Public Works Department advises that the Otira Gorge w M he closed for a week to enable the slips to bo cleared and the load put in order again.

The Diggers Sawmilling Cov. Ltd. are inviting tenders for laying about 15 chains of tramway at the mill. 'l’enders close on Saturday next at 4 p.m.

At the Princess Theatre on Thursday ot next week the Hokitika Gymnastic Club in conjunction witFi a troupe from Christchurch will give a grand gymnastic display. Popular prices will be charged.

A meeting of Indies willing to form a Croquet Club will be held in the Town Hail on Thursday next at 3 p.m. All interested are requested to attend.— Advt.

Boys’ wear, that will wear. Heavy navy serge shorts with straps front 4/3 pair, Double seated serge shorts, size 7 tip from 6/6 pair, heavy dark grey Railway saddletweed shorts irom 5/6 pair. Boys’ hard wearing grey cot_ ton shirts from 2/11 at Frank Bacle’s, phone 179.

A filial reminder is given of the benefit bail to be held in the Woodstock Hall to-night in aid of an injured footballer. The arrangements are now till completed and patrons will he well catered for. The music will be by the Gaiety Dance Band which is sure to give of their best in dance music. Jhe ladies’ committee have prepared an excellent supper and nothing has been left undone to make the ball a success.

The death occurred yesterday at the residence of his sister, Airs Gamble of Stillwater, of a well-known and highly-esteemed settler of the Grey. Valley, in the person of Mr Edward Ryan, at the age of 77 yean;. Hie deceased, who was a native of Caliii, County Tipperary. Ireland, had been on the West Coast practically all his life, farming at Ngahere and Nelson Creek. He went for a trip to Ireland about two years ago. The deceased is survived fty two sisters, Mrs Gamble, and another in Ireland. His brother, John, predeceased him some years ago.

The annual meeting of the Brad mania Cricket Club was held at the residence of Mr J. Stapleton last Monday evening. D. Spence presided over a good attendance of members. Hie election of officers resulted President: Mr .1. Stapleton; Vice-Presidents: Messrs It. B. Collett, C. J. King, and B. Dowell; Club Captain: G. Stapleton; vice-captain: M. Morgan; Hon, secretary: D- Spence; Coach: -A. Thomas; Mascot: Stan Bo'll. Committee: Captain. vice-Captnin, Secretary F. Parker, J. Andrews, and H. Piersen. Several new members were elected. The genral business ended with the decision to open the season on Wednesday, 21st October with a match between the captain’s XI and the vicecaptain’s XI. The meeting then terminated.

One hundred and five prizes in the Cancer Fund Art Union £4OOO. Tickets 2s 6d, 9 for £l, closing 17th.—Advt, Addisons have opened up a smart range of ladies tweed coats, also a new assortment of ladies frocks, millinery and neckwear. —Advt. This week’s special parcel at the Economical Crockery Shop contains 1 enamel pie plate, 1 sugar basin, 1 fancy butter saucer, 1 glass tumbler, 1 clothes brush, 1 tin floor polish. All for 2s 3d at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt. We are now opening out new season’s millinery. Schroder and Co.— Advt. Tiie latest in dress lengths can now be procured at McKays, including the new coin spot shantung, celanese and voiles.—Advt. “Bf.auty that comts from health hai a gentle quality.” Pimples and coarse skin are caused by indigestion. To restore cbe skin to its original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three time* daily. W. E t Williams / Chemist.Advt Colds often result of constipation. Prevented by eating Yeas ton Tablets. W. E. Williams. Chemist.—Advt. New stocks of white dinner ware just opened up at the Economical Crockery Shop. Dinner plates, breakfast plates, bread and butter plates, coupe plates, breakfast cups at lowest prices. Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.