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Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1931, Page 4

Real snips in carpets squares, offer ing to-day at Addison’s. —Advf. AVodlands Dairy announces a reduction in the price of milk from November Ist. Oliver and Duff are clearing their whole stock of boots and shoes, in readiness for summer stock arriving. Prices all cut down below cost.—Advt. Freight railed through the Otira tunnel for the week ending Saturday, October 24, was 6,576 tons. For the corresponding period of last year, the amount was 9,327 tons, and in 1929/ 9,432 tons. The death occurred on Sunday of an old mud highly esteemed resident ot Waimangaroa, in the person of Mr John Walker, who passed away while being conveyed to the Buffer Hospital. Deceased, who was a native of Warwickshire, England, 81 years of age, had been in New Zealand for 60 years, most of which time was spent on cue West Coast. His wife predeceased him some years ago. See our fuff lange of knitted silk underwear including pyjamas, nights, Princess slips and bloomers in X. 0.5., O.S. and Women’s size, Call early. Addisons.—Advt, The concert and ball organised in aid of the Humphreys School Fund took place ut the One Mile Hall last evening and was an outstanding success. A splendid programme was given, performers going out from town to give Itlieir services. For the hall following excellent music was provided by the Melody Orchestra and a nice supper was served by the Ladies’ Com. mittce. At the Magistrate’s Court. Gryvmouth, yesterday the adjourned'hearing was continued of the case heard on October 13, arising out of a disputed agreement as to the amount of wages to be paid to a married couple employed on a farm at Koiterangi. The plaintiffs were Thomas and Margaret Morland (Mr T. F. Brosnan), and the defendant was John A. Hart (Mr J. W. Hannan), the amount claimed being £l5O. After evidence for the plaintiffs was heard, Mr Hannan moved for a non suit, on the ground that there was no written contract. Mr W. Meldrum, S.M.. said lie would like to hear the point fully argued, and the case was adjourned until yesterday. Lengthy argument took place by counsel, and the S.M. then reserved his decision.

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

Petitions lodged by several fanners, ratepayers, for exclusion from the Cobden Town. District, and inclusion in the Grey County are to be considered by a Commission consisting of Messrs T. Cagney (Commissioner of Crown Lands for Westland) and M,. Carmichael (District Land Valuer, Nelson). The Commission mot at the Greymouth Courthouse, yesterday. Mr F. A. Kitehinghain is representing Messrs J. Steer and E. Keeney, Mr T. F. Brosnan is appearing for Messrs M. Minelian, J. Wisbey, and others, and. is also watching proceedings on behalf of the Grey County Council; and Mr W. P. McCarthy is representing the Cobden Town Board. When the proceedings were opened it was decided that the Commission should inspect the areas concerned, and the hearing was accordingly adjourned until to-day. A wonderfuly range of special values in hoots and shoes' of every description. Some lines cut over half price to clear. Visit Oliver and Duff’s great sale.— Advt. Wednesday’s Westport “News” says “Buffer Progress League asked Greymouth Chamber of Commerce to support the former’s protest against the Railway Board’s decision in favour of closing down Buffer Gorge railway. Greymouth Chamber’s reply was what might be expected, that it could mot do so, as it did not consider this was within the province of Chambers of Commerce. When it was the completion of the Coastal road, so as to make traffic from Westport go through Greymouth, the latter’s Chamber of Commerce was hot ail'd strong after it; but when it came to Westport having a railway to its own door, “No, no,” says Greymouth Chamber, we cannot support it. This is outside the province of our body.” Greymouth is very neighbourly when wanting the assistance of to gain her ends, but anything but that when the int?tests of her neighbour’s are likelv to the served. The action of the Greymouth Chamber surely emnlia.sjses the need of West no rt to have its own Chamber ot Commerce.”

For that irritating flatulence aftei eating, try X-AN Mixture. X-AN fresh, ens up the stomach glands, multiplies the digestive juices, purifies the Wood rjnd restores the muscular action -o the intestines thus ensuring proper elimination. W. E. Williams, Chem Ist.—Advt. We are now opening out new season’s millinery. Schroder and Oo.— Advt. Preserve a good supply of eggs while they are cheap. Sharland s 1 Moa Brand Eg? Preservative keeps eggs perfectly fresh. One bottle does 20 dozen.—Advt.

All kinds of taxi work undertaken, day or night, special trips to lakes, for particulars and priors ’phone IV'(5. Tho.s- Moore, Park Street.—Advt.

The. Greymouth Bowling Club yesterday afternoon formally opened its season under fine weather conditions in the presence oi a large attendance of members and visitors. At the Arch Little Shoe Store you will see the latest in boots and shoes. Just landed, second shipment of summer footwear. Remember “A foot of comfort means miles of happiness.— •Advt. You cannot yet away from your feet, I cover them stylishly, fit them accurately, why not economically? At the Arch Little Shoe Store. —Advt. There was a crowded atterdance at the KokaMhi Football Club’s presentation ball held at Kokatahi last evening. Music was supplied by the 'Ross Orchestra which was excellent. The ladies’ committee served ,a very nice simper and the floor was on first class order. The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday of Mrs Lillian Cooper wife of Mr Joseph Cooper of Rolleston Street. Deceased who was a daughter of VLr J. Lyes formerly of Kokatahi, leaves a husband and family of three young children. Deceased was a native of Kokatahi and was 4i years of age. 'Several brothers are left, two residing at Kokatahi. The funeral took pJace this afternoon. A few evontngs ago a ; meteorite foil at no great distance, from the town, ship of Waikawa, Southland, a sudden bright flash of light illuminating the entire landscape and being followed b> a, reverberating roar (says an Invercargill paper). It is believed that the meteorite fell into the sea somewhere near Shade’s Beach, which is between th 0 Waikawa Heads and Cliasland’s Mistake. Tin's is the second time within 18 months that the district ha« had such a visitor. On the last occasion when a meteorite fell somewhere near Slope Point, persons seated round J a fire at Waikawa with their hacks j to the windows, and all the blinds drawn, distinctly saw the flash. Lines of . interest just opened at Addisons, Ladies’ millinery, frocks, blouses and frants. Dress materials and printed fujis and cotton goods.—Advt.