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Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1931, Page 4

Billiards and how the game should be played can be seen at the Elite Billiard Parlour.—Advt.

The death took place at the Grey .River Hospital on Sunday morning, of Mr Joseph Love, aged 86 years, an inmate of the Old Peoples’ Home.

Counterfeit half-crowns have made their appearance in Wellington. Apparently they have just been put into circulation. They are dated 1929, are well made, and very bright.

More wonderful bargains for the last week of the salo at Oliver and Dui!C. Don’t miss them.—Advt.

The death occurred early yesterday morning at the Grey River Hospital of Mrs Eleanor Atkinson Barlow, at the age of 65 years. The deceased is survived by three brothers, Messrs A. and H. Shaw, Grey mouth, and W. Shaw, Auckland. '

A programme of musical items was given by the Hokitika Municipal Hind, under Conductor C. Ross, in Cass Square last evening, and was appreciated by those who were in attendance, as well n s by 'residents in the vicinity. , s

i( While returning from Dobson on Friday evening about eight o’clock a car driven by Mr Louis Reid, of Ccbden, got out of control and capsized, pinning the driver underneath. Mr James Irwin, of Cobden, who was also in the car, was uninjured. Mr Reid wa s taken to the hospital suffering from head and leg injuries.

Absolutely closing their sale on Saturday, Oliver and Duff are making further reductions to effect a clearance.—Advt.

The firebells rang out a vigorous alarm last night just before midnight. There was a bright outburst of lire in some scrub towards the Blue Spur, which a light mist made it appear on the outskirts of the town. Luckily, however, the services of the i.ingaue, which turned out smartly, were not required.

“To wipe off the debt of £llß, and then show a credit balance is certainly unique,” said Mr J. A. Murdoch at the annual meeting of the congregation of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church last evening. He congratulated the different branches of-the church’s work on their year’s work, and on the ultimate financial position,

The death bcetUTed on Friday evening of Mrs Myrtle Thomas, wife of Mr Cliff Thomas, the well-known aerated and cordial manufacturer; and City Father of Westport. Deceased, who was a member of the Curtis family, was 43 years of age. She is survived by a sorrowing husband. two sons, and four daughters, one a babe, also two brothers, Arthur and Edward Curtis, and five giste-s, Mesdames C. Martin, W. Clayworth, Douglas and Misses Hinemoa and R.uby Curtis.

The hour i s late, and many good people have sought their night’s repose, when suddenly the stillness of the. night is rent by the pea] of fire bells. Lights blaze forth in the hou?e s and deserted streets new become thoroughfares of hurrying humanity, many hastily clad to conceal various stages of undress. The traffic is heavier than during the daytime, the common goal being, the scene of the conflict. Time passes rnd the traffic return s whence it came, the streets gradually become quieter, the lights in houses disappear one by one, until within a short time the town ha® resumed it s cloak of tranquility.

This season the St. Paul’s Amateurs have been particularly fortunate in securing the assistance as director of a well known and highly qualified lady whose elocutionary pupils did much to establish the high standard in the early days of the Competition Society. The result will be in evidence when they present on Thursday the 10th. December, the very humorous and popular comedy “The Arabian Nights.” We feel sure that the moderate charges l made by the Club will Induce their fellow citizens to rally to the Theatre' that evening and give their support to the ! se worthy Ideal artists.

The house for value in full fashioned pure silk hose, in all the latest shades, Ctunmetal, Nightingale, Promenade, Rosador, Basque Brown, Nubrown at special prices “to suit even the most fastedious” at Schroder and Co., the leading Drapers.—Advt.

Arrangements in connection with the concert t-o be held in aid of the Hoki 7 tika Swimming Club are now nearing completion. Faced with a debit balance, the Club, which has outlined a valuable policy in connection with the teaching of school children, is now endeavouring to lessen the debt. The concert w’ll be held on December 3rd in the Princess Theatre and is being arranged )>v Miss Dorothy Thwaites, of Greymouth, who .promises to present a unique and variety performance. The concert will have added attraction in that several of the performers are local residents. Previous ' efforts by Miss Thwaites in aid of similar causes have been most successful.

Found at Addisons, the ’Xmas Gifts I like at the prices I like.—AUvt.

Fresh consignment of cauliflowers 4s per bag and cabbage 3s 6d at the Mart, Sewell Street. —Advt.

Miss Mavis Bock, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Bock, Wellington, will leave on Friday for Sydney, and travel by the “ Strathnaver ’ for England, where she will be married t;. Mr Donald Woodward. Burt-on-on-Trent.

People are reminded of the anniversary ball to be held in the Woodstock Hall on Wednesday night. Music will be supplied by the Black Hand Orchestra, while an excellent supper' will be provided. On the following night a children’s fancy dress dance will be held.— Advt.

The latest styles of hair setting now being done a.t “The Divinia” include “The Smart Set Bob,” “Dance Bob,” “Cinderella Coiffure,” “Iviss Curl Coiffure.” The latter is a style designed for this year’s debutantes. The distinctive and unique feature of this particular coiffure is the introduction of small clusters of curls round the ears, allowing just parts of the lobes to show. It is the small kiss curl which makes such a pleasing frame for the face when wearing one of the new hats. Make your permanent wave appointments for ’Xmas now. The Divinia specialises in eye-brow arching, manicuring, face massaging, hot oil shampoos for falling hair, clay packs etc, ’Phone 193 for appoint* ments.

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

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