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Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1931, Page 4

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

Messrs Balgety and Co. notify entries for the stock sale at Greymoutli on Monday.

There is a heavy northerly gale blow-

in„ -• oi , C -c;-til-er being* bad as far as Weheka. Kain set in early and promises to continue all day.

This week’s special parcel at the Economic Crockery Simp: 1 round sponge tin, l cake sand soap, 1 biscuit cutter, 1 pot scrub, 1 apple corner, a.l for 2s 3d, at the Economical Groekeiw Shop.—P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Mr 11. C. Ncwbold who will be in Hokitika from Nov. 9 to 11 on behalf of John It. Proctor Ltd., is the son of the senior partner of Newbold and Dulford, Ltd., the largest opticians in London. His extensive experience will be of great benefit to lne patients.

Advice has been received of the serious illness at Wellington of the wife of Mr Henry Williams, ex-school teacher of Hokitika, now residing at Kelburn. Relatives of Mrs Williams from South Westland have left for Wellington, owing to the serious nature of the message received.

♦Smart cretonne, zampa and linen beach hats in all sizes anff designs Prices from 2/9 at McKays.—Advt.

The All Saints’ Birthday Tea Party committee have found it necessary to make tea-time half an hour later than originally announced, to give all comers time to get to the Hall. Tea then will b? at 6.30 p.m.. and the entertainment will start at 8 sharp, tve are looking forward to seeing a new selection of Dr Teichelmann’s famous pictures on the screen, and there are rumours that a certain famous secret society (if a “secret” society can be “famous.) have been planning a raid.

The Postmaster-General, the- Hon. A. Hami .ton, announced at Wellington yesterday that “charity” stamps will lie placed on sale at all post offices on Saturday in continuation of the antituberculosis campaign commenced in the Dominion at the end of 1929. Two denominations will be availab’e, 3d and 2d. In each case one penny Will be devoted to the fllnd, out of which children’s health camps are being established. The Postmastel'-Gen oral stated that there is urgent need for united action to prevent the spread of tuberculosis amongst children.

Local bodies have been advised by the Prime Minister that the King has approved of the form of service to he held for the commemoration of Armistice Day on Wednesday, November lltli. Two minutes silc-nce will be observed at 11 a.m.. and the local bodies have been asked to arrange for the suspension of all vehicular traffic for the stipulated time at 11 o’clock. It is probable that the local R.S.A. branch will arrange for an assembly of members at the Cenotaph in Cass Square, and observe the period of silence out of respect to fallen comrades.

Our new traced goods are now being displayed. Everything statable for ’Xmas gifts. Organdi throw-overs, duchess-sets, supper cloths, runners, cushions, aprons etc. McKay’s.—Advt.

In this issue the 'Railway Department advertises particulars of special train arrangements in connection with the A. and P. Show and Races at* Christchurch. A fast passenger train (with limited stops to Arthur’s Pass) will leave Greymouth 5.20 a.m. on Saturday, 7th. November, taking passengers for Christchurch and RacecourseT Return train leaves Christchurch 8.0 a.m. following day. On Thursday, 12th. November, a special train (with same stops) \v:ill leave Greymouth at 5.20 a.m. taking passengers for Addington Show Grounds (Trotting Cup) Addington and Christchurch. Return train leaves Christchurch 7.0 p.m. same day.

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

Spring elaaning time— Reductions are n ow offered in McKays’ furiushi,m department. Carpet and lino squares, Axminister hearth rugs, runners etc; all reduced.—Advt.