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Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1931, Page 4

jSomeone will be lucky—perhaps w, in the First Aid Art Union, £4OOO in prizes. Tickets only 2s 6d, closes 28th. O. Burton, agent.—Advt.

An enioj'able evening was spent at the Soldiers’ Hall yesterday when the Hokitika Volunteer Company held its Inauguration Ball. There was a good attendance, music being played by the Gaiety Dance Band.

Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., will enter the Grey River Hospital on Monday next, to undergo a slight operation. During his absence from duty, one or the Christchurch Magistrates, probably Mr H. P Lnwry, will be stationed on the West Coast circuit.

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

Further advice received of the harlstorm experienced in Kokatahi Valley on Tuesday shows that it was of a very severe nature and caused havoc in flower, vegetable and fruit gardens. The leaves were stripped off the plants leaving disastrous conditions behind, The hail was of a jagged broken ice lumps nature, of tremendous size with tile accompanying disastrous result. Even potato plants in places have only some stalks remaining.

An imaginative husband, an holiday making wife, an intriguing mother-in-law, a spendthrift son, an American heiress, a designing music hall artiste, a painter of pictures and servants of the old time loyalty to the Master, all mixed together in hilarious plot, amusing situations, yet finding ail’s well that end’s well, provide an evening’s pleasure for you if you book Tour seat in time to be in the Princess Theatre when St. Paul’s Amateurs present “The Arabian Nights.”

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

There was a popular gathering of relatives at the residence of Mi’S N. Harris of Koiterangi on Saturday last on the occasion of the 70th. birthday of Mr Joseph Cuttance of Hokitika and formerly of Okuru. There were present six daughters and their husbands and 17 grandchildren. The proceedings were of a happy nature and the best of good wishes,were extended to the special guest of the evening.

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.

Chairmen at election meetings often have unenviable tasks and moments of misery as they face a sea of faces ■which to many who preside, must all seem to belong to potential interjectors and wreckers of decorum. The appearance of the chairman, a very small man, intrigued an Auckland audience last week, and when he rose to invite questions, there was a running fire of remarks. ‘‘There’s Mickey Mouse,’ shouted a youth iu front. “Wheies Maggie ?” inquired someone else. Even the police constable in attendance had to join in the roar of laughter.

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. Novelty pencils, and manicure sets, tennis racquets, etc., at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

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 at 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 Fac-tors-.—Advt.

‘‘Beauty that comes from health has a gentle quality.” Pimples and coarse skin are caused by indigestion. To restore the skin to its original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three times daily. W. E, Williams, Chemist.Adrfc

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

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.

Mr James O’Brien will' address the electors at Princess Theatre to night. The chair will be taken at 8 o'clock.

Whey Butter! Whey Butter lid per lb. Made by Waitaha Cheese Factory Limited supplies only. L. Gooch, local agent.—Advt.

Canterbury Education Board are inviting tenders for the purchase of the Wataroa old school site of 3 roods. Tenders close on December 14th.

There was quite a sharp shock oi earthquake feit last night at 9.50 o’clock. It lasted for several seconds and was heavy enough to cause some alarm. The direction appeared to be from notrh to south. The shake was also felt at Greymouth.

A two and sixpenny ticket in the First Aid Art Union gives you a chance for £2OOO. Closing Saturday, ticKeits 2s 6d, 9 for £l. 0 Borton, agent.— Advt.

Summer whaling is now in full swing off the .North Auckland coast. Conditions have been fair since the opening about six weeks ago. So far 21 whales have been caught, and hopes are entertained for successful operations. Tlie winter season, although starting badly, finished well, a total of 28 whales being brought into Whangamumu. The whales generally are in very good condition. It is expected that the present season will close at the end of this month.

Mr Jas. O’Brien, M'.P., in response to his endeavours to find work for a number of men in 'South Westland who have been unable for some time past to obtain employment, has received the following satisfactory intimation from the Minister of Unemployment, Right Hon. J. G. Coates:—“ln reply to the .special representations you have made for about twelve deserving men in South Westland, who have been without employment for some time, I have to state that the District Engineer has now been authorised to place them on the Main South Road. Kind regards. (Signed) J. G. Coates.”

Two moderately large sunspots are now visible close to the eastern limb of the sun, according to a statement made by Mr G. Y. Hudson, of Karori, on Monday evening. He stated that they would be favourably placed for observation about the middle of the week. They are the largest spots which have appeared on the sun’s surface- since the end of May. During the past six months sunspots have been few in number and relatively very small in size, and many days have occurred when the solar disc has been free of spots altogether.

Some visitors to the Fox Glacier last week-end had an unusual expertreticle—they rode horses' on to tile glacier. This is the first- time in the expedience of Guide Aiack that horses have been taken on to the ice. The horses traversed some distance about ft mile from the terminal face, and some photos were taken. The Guide stated the horses were not as clumsy

on the ice as some people would imagine ahd the experiment demonstrated that for those who were not disposed to walk, to the glacier, the horseback trip was possible, and no doubt it would become popular with many. Tine novelty of ! being photographed on horseback on the ice would he a popular souvenir to take away of a very interesting- trip.

The task of choosing furnishings is made easy by Addisons who can gwe you 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, ch?tonnes yof every description. Call to-day while stocks are complete. ’Phone 89.—Advt.

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