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Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1931, Page 4

A. Howe, Painter, PaperJianger, Signwriter. Prices reasonable.—Advt.

■ln future the Rimu Bus will leave Rimu at 8.39 a.m. instead of 9 o’clock every moiling except Sundays.—Advt.

A flannel dance will be in Toker’s Hall, Arahura, on Friday, December 4th in aid of the Arahura Tennis Club.

Build on a good ’ foundation. Addisons stock Berlei and Dominion corsets, corselettes, belts and brassieres, also ah sizes and qualities in ladies’ vests, that sell and satisfy.—Advt.

Mr James O’Brien, continuing his addresses to the electors will be at Kanieri to-night at 6.30 and at Ivoiterangi at 8 p.m, To-morrow he speaks at Rimu at 6.30 p.m. and at Kokatahi at 8 p.m. On Thursday evening Mr O’Brien speaks at the Princess Theatre at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the entertainment in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Swimming Club are now in circulation. A capital dance recital will be given by Miss Thwaites of Greymouth, and Her assistants including visitors from as far as f R oof ton. Le'ading vocalists will assist in an excellent programme.

Lines of interest just opened to-day at “Addisons:—Flora? voiles, rayons, bathing suits, bathing caps, kid and silk gloves, hosiery, boxed handkerchiefs, bead necklets, etc. etc. Call and inspect. —Advt.

The weather to-day was cold and stormy, with occasional showers from the south west. At one o’clock there was a light hail shower and the atmosphere became much cooler, in marked contrast to the warm weather of last week. The barometr has shown a dropping tendfency.

Gold mining in Westland has, off and on, beer, one of the staple industries of this district, and at one stage, it was flourishing to such an extent that Westland played a prominent part in the financial stability of the Domhron. •According to Government records, the gold production between 1857 and 1d29 amounted to £26,162,481,

A collision occurred on Saturday afternoon in Boundary Street, Greymouth,. near Victoria Park, between n motor cycle ridden by Mr Leo. Shuker, and a bicycle rdden by a hey named Harvey, a son of Mr and Mrs R. Harvey, South Beach. The hoy was injured, hut not seriously, and was able to proceed to his home. He underwent an

X-ray examination at the Grey River Hospital yesterday.

Inspect our fine display of Xmas gifts, ladies’ hand bags, children’s purses, bead necklaces, in all colours and designs to suit young and old. Noveity pencils, and manicure sets, tennis racquets, etc., at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—A dvt.

Although the canvassing for subscriptions had not been thoroughly organised; the Hokitika. District Prospecting Association has recived the sum of £3O 12s by way of donations from the public. This was considered quite satisfactory by the Committee of the As-sociaton at its meeting last evening, when it was decided that the canvass be thoroughly undertaken. The sum of £5, by way of members’ annual subscriptions is also in hand, and an account has been opened at the Hokitika Savings Bank.

A demonstration was given in Hampden Street yesterday afternoon in the presence of Mr M. Keenan, County Chairman, members of the County and Borough Councils, and officials of both bodies, of the latest type of Ford tipping truck with tlie improved hydraulic lift. Some loads of material were brought out from the Sale Street pit and tipped in a few seconds on the pathway. A load covered about 4o yards, and was spread evenly throughout, the operation being manipulated from the cab of the machine by the driver. No extra labour, wa.s necessary for the spreading, which was completed by the machine.

Look in and inspect our new stock of Xmas toys. Also ask to see our splendid variety of wooden toys, wooden rocking horses, carts and horses, wooden prams, wheel barrows, cradles, hobby horses, etc. The best values ait the lowest prices in town. Economical Crockery 'Shop. P. Stephens, Proprietress. —Advt.

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

“Beauty that cornea from health has a gentle quality.’’ Pimples and coarse skin aro caused by indigestion. To restore the skin to its original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three times daily. W. E, Williams, Chemist— Advt

A meeting of the l Trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Friday next at 2.30. p.m.

Just arrived this morning, fresh cauliflowers and lettuce, The Mart, Sewell Street, ’phone No. s.—Advt.

On Sunday evening a lorry went over the bank on Denniston Hill. The driver got out of the vehicle and it ran back and fell 170 feet, being smashed to pieces.

Your attention is drawn to an adver-

tisement on page 1 of this issue, announcing a Sale of Work on Saturday next, in premises adjoining “Heartsease”, Floral Studio, Revell Street.

Boys’ dark wd light grey worsted suits in all sizes. Prices from 22/6 to 45/-. Also boys’ canoe slfirts in the newest shades and styles at McKays —Advt.

During the past few days,, some publicity has been given in the column? of the “Guardian” to ithe position of the Swimming Club and the sehoo’s with regard to the Club’s proposal to encourage swimming among the. school children. The matter will reach a definite stage this evening when a conference'between officials of the Club and representatives of the schools in question will be held.

The wtedding was solemnised recently at the Catholic Cathedral, Christchurch, of Sarah, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Murtha, of Jackson’s, West Coast, to William, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W, Sherlock, Wellington,- Rev. Father Timoney officiated. Miss Dorothy McGillicuddy was bridesmaid and Mr J, Cains carried out the duties of best man, while Margaret Lawson was flower girl.

In past years assistance has been given to prospectors, in spasmodic ef-

forts, with a view to aiding the industry in Westland. Grants were received from the Government, bid in some instances, the men did not give a full return of service. With unemployment in such straits as it is today, the newly-formed Prospecting Association will endeavour to obviate this by assisting only those men who are capable, and can be depended upon to render service commensurate with the aid given by the Association.

There was an amusing incident at the Palmerston North Magistrate’s Court recently. During the proceedings the onlookers in the gallery attempted to improve their view on the proceedings- by standing upon seats at the back of the Court. They were

sternly rebuked by a Court official, but one man. appeared to be a persistent offender. Ultimately it was discovered that he was not standing on anything higher than the floor, but was 6ft. Bin. tall. Somewhat embarrassed, under the circumstances, he endeavoured to meet tlie situation by doubling liimseff up slightly. /The spectators' In the gallery fully appreciated the humour of th© position,

To the many practical tests for drunkenness a Gouiburn (New South Wales) doctor has just added a new one (reports the New Zealand Law Journal). He tried whether the suspect could say, “The Irish constabulary succeeded in extinguishing the conflagration.” A fairly stiff test certainly, hut-, after all, in these cases, comments the Law Journal, the main

trouble always is. the • definition. “When a ma.ll’3 drunk and knows lie drunk, then he ain’t drunk,” might be accepted as a definite by many others besides the original author of the paradox.

Men on the lookout for sports and holiday wear will find ad they require at Addisons, whose prices defy competition in cream trousers, cream pullovers, striped blazers, shirts, cream sox, sports belts, athletic underwear etc. etc. Inspection invited.—Advt. ,

The task of choosing furnishings is made easy by Addisons who can g've von helpful suggestions so that you can obtain the artistic result that you desire ; carpet squares, carpet runners, linoleums, congoliums, hearth rugs, bedspreads, cushions, cutain nets, slubrepps, shadow tissues, ci\?tonnes jp' .every description. Call to-day while - stocks are complete. ’Phone 89.—Advt.

Ladies’ striped silk bloomers, in all shades, usual price 8/11 and 9/6. Now all reduced to 4/11 at McKays. —Advt.

At this stage in the early activtiies of the new-formed Hokitika District Prospecting Association it may be of interest to trace what is intended to be dene in the way of assisting prospectors, as well as unemployment, in this district. By public donations, members’ subscriptions, IJnemploy ment Board subsidy, and it is hoped, by an additional grant from the Board, capital will be raised to place the proposal on a sound, working basis. The subsidy will be 30s a week for married men and 15s a week for single men, and this, together with assistance from the Association, - will enable the men to undertake the work. The men n're required to provide their own tools and equipment, but the Association is trying to meet them in this respect, by endeavouring to obtain , equipment from the Defence Department. What gold is struck will be the property of the prospectors, but. when over £3 a week is being thus earned, the Board’s subsidy will be discontinued.

McKays now have a wonderful display of Xmas novelties. Perfumes Powders, Soap. Sets, Fancy Boxes Handkerchiefs; also many’ assorted designs in Chinese handmade handkerchiefs.—Advt.