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Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1931, Page 4

The annual meeting of the Westland Trotting Club will be field at the Club’s ’rooms to-night at 8 o’clock. Billiards and how the game should be played can be seen at the Elite Billiard Parlour.—Advt. A reminder is given of the ball in the Totara Hall, Boss, to-morrow.(Fri-day) night in aid of the funds of the Ross Tennis Club. Complete arrangements have been made for a very successful gathering. The bargains have been snapped up promptly at Oliver and Duff’s clearing sale of boots and shoes, and as the end is now rapidly approaching, patrons should not fail to visit the sale during the next day or two.—Advt.

A series of rings was recorded at the telephone exchange yesterday morning at 11 o’clock. Receiving no answer, the person desiring telephone connection impatiently continued to ring until he was at last rewarded by the operator’s “Number, please.” A few . cryptic remarks were levelled at the latter concerning bis laxity in answering calls, but bis wrath was short-lived when the operator explained that, being a true citizen, lie was “observing the two minutes’ silence in honour of the fallen during the Great War.”

That the abundance of tlie humble three-penny bit in New Zealand is a source, of wonder Jto many English visitors was stated by a Londoner wno is visiting Christchurch, (says the Chris toll urc'h “Timies.” He stated yesterday that he would not see a three-penny bit in twelve months in me Old Country, and, indeed,,, lie thought that the coin had gone completely out of existence, like the groat, which had ceased to be minted. “1 often find myself in trouble here,” he said, “offering a three-penny bit for sixpence, the latter being the smallest silver coin in general use yi England.”

/The .ceremony in connection with Armistice Day at London, at the Cenotaph, was broadcasted last night through 2YA Wellington, and came through with great clearness, the whole ceremony being followed. The ceremony commenced with the Cathedral Bells ringing out, followed by a funeral march. Then the “Last Post” followed. Big Ben then rang out 11 o’clock and the hymn “0 God Our Hope” followed. Then came a prayer, a trumpet call, and the National Anthem. The clarity of the reception was so .good that even the orders of the officers to the military assembled could be distinctly heard.

Dolls’ prams and dolls, all sizes. See these to-day. , Join our Xmas Club and pay your deposit at the Economical Crockery Shop. T. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

An explanation of the meaning and origin of the well-known .Scottish dance, the “Sean Triubhnis,” was given at the display by the Southland School of Highland and Classic Dancing when the principal, Mr Alex. Sutherland, mentioned that after tlie defeat of Prince Charlie in ’45 an edict was issued forbidding the wearing of the kilt. Not until 50 years later was the ban lifted, but in the interval zealous Scots evaded it by wearing the national costume, and also carrying, slung over their shoulders, a pair of old trousers. As soon as any strangers loomed up on the horizon, especially if they were wearing red coats, the Scotsmen quickly discarded their kilts and donned the trousers. Later this action gave rise to the dance called the “Sean Triubliais,” which means “Old Trous rs,” and illustrates in some of its movements the actions of a Highlander ridding himself of the encumbering and hated garments.

Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Faery.—Advt.

Some odd lines of boots and shoes, special quality j now offering at specially cut prices to dear at Oliver and Duff’s clearing sale, closing this week. —Advt.

The remainder of our surplus stock in ladies cardigans, and hose are to be cleared at half price—to make room for new season’s stock. Schroder and Co., ’ohone 121 S.—Advt.

Call and inspect our display of Xmas goods just opened up. Crystal water sets, crystal goblets and wines, also stem jellies, jug sets, sandwich sets, salad' sets and tea sets in the very latest designs and colourings. P. Stephens, Fraprietress.—Advt.

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

Messrs Barry and Stouppe Ltd., opticians, ''id lie visiting Hokitika on Nov. 19th. and 20th.

The Clerk of Awards notifies tne Arbitration Court will siit at Westtpoit on 3rd. Dee., Hokitika on <th., and Greyniouth on Bth.

A meeting of supporters, of the candidature of Mr J. W. Greenslade for the Westland electorate will be held in 'the Town Hall to morrow (Friday) evening at 8.15 o’clock. Ladies are .specially invited to attend.

Attention is drawn to an announcement elsewhere in this issue showing the full list of prize winners' in the Cancer Art Union, which was draw n in Wellington on Saturday, 7th November.

The death is reported from Canada of a former Greyniouth resident, Mrs J. Rutherford {nee Miss Annie Brimhle), who leaves her husband and seven children; a sister (Mrs A. Arthur, of Greyniouth), and two brotheis (Mr Arthur Lrimble, of Christchurch, and Mr Wm.. Brimble, of Sydney.)

“The attendance at the Arahura school •is causing a great deal of trouble was the remark of the Truant Officer at the Magistrate’s Court this morning when three charges of failing to send children to school t were prefered against two defendants. He quoted statistics dealing with t|e children in question disclosing a large per tentage of absences. -

Attaching a hose to the end of the exhaust pipe of his car, a Wanganui farmer inserts the other end of the hose in rat-holes and uses the gases from the running engine as an effective poison, (n most cases the rats arc not killed' outright, but are so troubled by the fumes that they rush from the holes toward fresh air. Most of them are in a stupid condition, and killed by a fox .terrier which watches the proceedings eagerly.

The Little Wanganui (Btuller) corespondent- of the Westport “News” says—A very sharp and prolonged quake was felt here on Saturday 7th, about mid-day. One was also felt on Sunday night, one- on Monday, and another on Tuesday. A loud report and rumble accompanied each tremor. A noticable thing was the unusual time between the bearing of the report and the feeling of the tremor.

An accident happened to Mr William jOlderog the well known settler of Arahura on Tuesday afternoon about 2 o’clock. He was removing some 'decking off the disused HiUigerford’s bridge when a rotten plank gave way and he fell through the bridge to the river bed below r , breaking two ribs and suffering injury to his scalp. He was removed to Westland Hospital and is progressing as well as can be expected.

“ A lot of people are under the misapprehension that, if they leave their cars outside of a well-lighted shop, they are not required to turn on their parking lights,” said the Borough Traffic Inspector in the Magistrate’s Court this morning. “They think that they are within the law. Although there is, perhaps, no risk of collision, they must leave their lights on, unless, of course, they are within the range of the street lighting system.”

A very welcome sign of improving conditions of industry in Auckland is the fact tlint practically all female machinists in both the clothing trade and all operatives in the boot trade are now employed. large boot factory cannot obtain all the workeis it requires. It may be assum.d that this new employment means only a seasonal rush. This may be in some directions, but not everywhere. Some of the boot, factories, for instance, have every expectation of continuing at the present presstne for several months at least. One has had to e’os'B down on Christmas orders partly because no more hands are available, and partly bet-use a night shift is not feasible under present award conditions.

We are now opening out new season’s millinery. Schroder and Oo.—Advt.