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Hokitika Guardian, 28 October 1931, Page 4

Real snips in carpets squares, offer ing to-day at Addison’s. —Advt.

Oliver and Duff are clearing their whole stock of boots aind shoes, in readiness for summer stock arriving. Prices all cut down below cost.—Advt.

Mr S'. H. Clarke, painter and paperhanger of Siewell Street, is ready at any moment to paint or paper your house and ca,n guarantee first class workmanship. Address—Upper Skwell Street.

See our full lange of knitted silk underwear including. pyjamas, nights, Princess slips and bloomers in X. 0.5., O.S. and Women’s size. Call early. Ad-disons.-—Advt.

. We regret to record the death yesterday of Mrs Catherine. Smith a former well known resident of ltoss. Deceased was a sister of Mr A. P. Sharkey of Ross. The funeral takes place to Ross cemetery to-morrow morning,

Messrs Oliver and Duff, boot and shoe importers of Reve 11 Street were closed all day, so that the whole stoex of boots and shoes could be marked down to prices to enable a record clearance to be made. The talc commences to-morrow morning at 9 ’clock. Call early and view the bargains offering..

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

A final reminder is given of the Kokatahi Football Club’s presentation ball to be held in the Kokatahi HalL to-night. The event should prove very popular and as a result there should he a crowded attendance. Excellent music will be supplied by the Ross Orchestra. The floor will be in good order and the supper arrangements excellent.

A record lambing percentage for the Rotorua disrict lias been secured by Mr. W. Hickey, of Reporon. A flock of 4 61 Roinmey ewes produced 545 lambs, a preamage of 125. In one paddock alone 198 lambs were docked Ilom 121 ewes. This percentage is exceptionally high for the district, where the average in good seasons is in the vicinity of 100 per cent.

The death took place, at the Greymouth Hospital on Monday morning, after a lengthy illness, of Mr, Walter James agtd 76 years. The late Mr. James, who was not married, had resided in Ahaura for the last 56 years and prior to that at Nelson Creek, following the occupation of a gold-miner at both places. He was born in Launceston, Tasmania., ard came to the Dominion with bis parents at an early age, his father, the late Jacob James owning the first brewery in Greymouth. He is survived by one sister, .Mrs John Kyle. Master ton.

Their Excellencies, Lord and Laciv Blcdisloe, are never more at home than when opportunity presents itself tor doing the happy thng. This fact was illustrated on Monday at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Ivaiapohia Pa. On the grass before the platform on which their Excellencies were seated, were the poi dancers, who made a delightful picture .in their native costumes. Lord Bledisloe expressed a wish to tack to them, and promptly negatived a suggestion that they should mount the platform. “No,” he said, “I will go down among them.” A few moments later Lord and Lady Bledisloe "were seated among the girls on the grass. It was an opportunity of which the photographers took quick advantage.

Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. For those who attended the Sumner Gala on Monday says the Christchurch “Times” the thrill of the day was provided by the visit of two aeroplanes from Sock burn. After circling the valley and bay several times, one dropped what appeared to the onlookers to be a man right over the bar. The new motor lifeboat Rescue 11. at once went “full ahead" to effect the rescue. Presently a swimmer was seen making for the boat and later being hauled aboard. Excitement van high on shore where children yelled and those older stood on t:p toes to the result. As the lifeboat crossed the bar and. entered the river thousands thronged the new beach by the pier. The dinghy "The Aid,.’ met the big boat and brought the be-goggled and helmeted swimmer ashore. Followed by hundreds, and ooz’ng water at every step, he was hurried into a waiting motor-car and driven to a private house where he was provided with dry clothing. The ‘•stunt" was most realistic. The latest in dress lengths ca n now be procured at McKays, including the new coin spot shantung, celanese and voiles. —Advt. We are now opening out new season’s millinery. Schroder and Oo.— Adrth

The Conservator of Forests invites tenders for the purchase of milling timber. All kinds of taxi work undertaken, day or night, special trips to lakes, for partieula-i s and prio-s ’phone ITO. Thos- Moore, Park Street.—Advt. A wonderfuly range of special values in boots and shoes of every description. Some lines cut over half price to clear. Visit Oliver and Duff’s great sale.— Advt.

The values being offered at Dee's Self Service, Weld Street, are meeting with the resulting success and special values in several lines are announe d in this issue for the attention of housekeepers.

Ladies please note, a meeting of all members and intending members of the Hokitika. Ladies Croquet Club will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday next, 29tli. inst. at 3 o’clock.—Advt.

At the Grey Trotting Club’s second day the totalisator handled £'10,158 10s as compared with £16,117 10s for the second day last year. Hie total for the meeting was £17,365 10s, as compared with £28,117 for laM spring meeting, a drop of £10,809 10s.

While at repair work on the Awatuna dredge, on Friday evening a heavy wire hawser slipped and in whipping caught Mr Alex King, senr., of B'ealey Street on the face badly fracturing his upper jaw. His son, with Mr Peddigrew, helped him to a ear and convey;d him to the Westland Hospital where he was in a precarious state for a while He has since improved considerably.

Many friends throughout Westland will hear with deep regret- of the death of Mrs Mcßride, wife of Mr Thomas Mcßride of Matainui, which took place I this morning, after an illness of several months duration. The deceased was a native of Okuru and a member of the well known McPherson family of that district. She was 39 years of age and leaves a husband and family of nine children to whom the deepest sympathy of the community will be extended. A pleasant time was spent at St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening when the members of the Ladies’ and Men’s Debating Club gathered for a social evening. During the evening several competitions took place, the following being the results;—lmpromptu speech for senior members, Mr J. Hutchison. Religious Questions, Challenge Cup, Mr B. Kempton, Junior Prepared Speech on “Depression” Mr J. Stuart. Opportunity was taken of the occasion to make a presentation to Mrs M. McGavin, who has always been a willing helper to both clubs when social functions were being held. Rev. Father McKay in making the presentation of a handbag referred to Mrs McGavin’s help in the club and on behalf of the members extended their thanks for her untiring work, A nice supper was then served by the ladies and the function then concluded. Lines of interest just opened at Addisons, Ladies’ millinery, frocks, blouses and frants. Dress materials and printed fuiis and cotton goods.—-Advt.