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Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1931, Page 4

It will cost you only 2s fid to try your luck in the First Aid Art Union, closing 28th. 0. Borton, agent.—Advt.

First Aid Art Union, £4OOO in prizes, closes Saturday 28th., tickets 2s 6d. O'. Borton, agent.—Advt.

Ready to wear suits, well made and perfect fitting, priced from 655. *>V. H. Stop forth. —Advt.

Next Sunday afternoon, at 2.30, the Rev. G. A. Naylor will conduct a service for the Presbyterians in the Humphrey’s School. Residents of Humphreys, who are members of the Presbyterian Church, are asked to meet Mr Naylor after the service.

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

An amount of £3,000 is bemg allocated from the petrol tax for metalling back block roads in the Counties of No. 12 Highways district. The following allocation of the amount has been recommended: Buller £750; inangahua £800; Grey, £725 • Westland, £725.

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

Notwithstanding the fact of there being no Licensing Poll this year, it will be incumbent on all licensees to close their hotel bats and suspend the sale of liquor on that day as from 12 noon. The Electoral Act is definite on the question. The Act further states that, polling day shall be deemed a public holiday from noon. Emplcjve'es must be allowed reasonable time off in order to record their votes.

Men! We have just opened up our first consignment of ’Xmas ties.— wonderful variety in new brown .tonings, sports stripes etc. Inspection Invited. W. H. Stop forth.—Advt.

The death took place at Christchurch on Wednesday of Mrs Susan Connors, after a brief illness. The late Mrs Connors was a former wellknown resident of the Grey Valley, and resided for many years in Granville, and later in Ahaura. She removed to Christchurch about three years ago. She is survived by three sons, Michael, of Blackball, Bernard, of Ahaura, vnd John, of Totara Flat. She was predeceased some years ago„by her husband, and one son Patrick.

There will be no special reductions for Christmas excursions by the Railway Department this season. Following the general reduction of fares, a special excursion rate was established, which obtain: all the year round, so that while there ,is no alteration for the Christinas period, the return fares for holiday-makers wjll be almost the same as they were at Christinas last year. It it claimed that the advantage of the present system lies in the fact that low rates are not confined merely to holiday-makers over the Christmas and New Year season, but extend to persons who get away at different times during the year.

The issue of art up ion permits was condemned by the Wanganui Metnodist Synod last week. It wa.s stated that the constant appeals to the cupidity of the people of New Zealand were fast becoming a scandal, and that the- advantages of raising money for public purposes by means of art unions' were far outweighed by the evidence of a- spirit that was destructive of thrift and the moral of the people. The Synod passed a 1 resolution protesting against the flooding of tne country \yith lotteries, which were fostering the- gambling spirit, and offered deadly facilities to' the young people to indulge in a spirit universally deiri. mental to tlm highest citizenship, and further urged its members to “leave severely alone this dangerous thing.”

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

In connection with the Westland Flect : on campaign, Hon. E. A. Ransom Minister of Lands, will visit the district on Monday next and speaks as follows: Otira, 2.45 p.m.; Kumara, 4.30 p.m.; Hokitika, 6.30 p.m.; Greymouth at 8.30 p.m. At Hokitika, Mr Ransom will speak from the pavilion, Ca|ss Square. Mr Gireenslade, the Coalition candidate, will accompany Mr Ransom from Otira to Hokitika, and will then proceed to Ross, where the candidate speaks in the Totara Hall at 8.30 o’clock. Mr Greenslade will visit Ruatapu on Tuesday forenoon, be at Hokitika for lunch, and speaks at the Westland Hospital in the afternoon. He holds his final meeting at Greymouth at night.

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

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

Even in summer a sudden change in the weather can give you an annoying cold. Keep “Nczof,” the scientific remedy, handy. Ensures prompt relief. 120 closes for 2s fid, 60 doses for Is 6d. —Advt.

Men! We are still taking loaders for hiiits-to measure—’Xmas delivery guaranteed. IV. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

The price of gold, states a London cable, is quoted at £5 13s 3d a fine ounce.

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

The Banks in Hokitika will be closed on Monday on the occasion of, St. Andrew’s Day, and a- special holiday will be observed on Tuesday, it being the anniversary of the Province of Westland.

C.T.B. is the name of a shirt, which' may be used for cricket, tennis, or bowling. You will want one for the summer priced from 8s 6d. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Mrs Anderson, of Puketalii Street-, Grcymouth, whilst using an electric washing machine yesterday afternoon, had one of her hands entangled lathe machinery, and a nasty cut was; inflicted, necessitating a number of stitches. - i '£3

To .Men.—Special ’Xmas Prices for worsted and navy serge suits at Addisons. Fit arid style guaranteed. Sizes 3 to 6. See window display.— Advt.

A reminder is given of the sale of work to-morrow in aid of the Araliura and Ivoitel'nngi Women’s Institute funds," when many novelties suitable for Christmas presents will be on sale; and also home-made cakes etc. The sale will be in the shop recently occupied by Mr A. C. Armstrong, Revell Street.

At the Royal Show held .at- Addington recently, the Kanieri Public School secured two first class prizes and certificates for exhibits of fresh and pressed native trees and shrubs. Sixty specimens in both classes were sent in. The teacher and scholars were ; congratulated bv the judge on their very fine collection. The nomenclature was very good.

According to a New York cable, two distinguished cinema stars are on the point of death from illness. Tom Mix lies in a state of coma at a Hollywood Hospital, suffering from gangrene, which developed after an emergency operation for appendicitis. LVa Do Putti is in a hospital at Saint Arium at New York, suffering from pneumonia, which developed after a throat operation, necessitated by a slight chicken bone scratch.

Those in the know last evening were greatly amused at the reference made by Mr James O’Brien in the course of his speech, to the manner in which some of the unemployed carried ' out their work on tile streets. He said lie had heard the story of Olle fellow pruning blackberries by the roadside with nit umbrella in Ills hand to keep off the rain 1 Later the joke wag even more enjoyed when the time came for the complimentary vote to be moved.

What a comparison, nay, a contrast, between the two political meetings, to which residents of Hokitika have had privilege (according to one’s political views) of listening. A week ago Mr Greenslade addressed the electors at the Princess Theatre, and was continually subjected to a stream of interjections and ether interruptions, while the hum of voices even pervaded the hall. Last night it was a different tale, and one could have heard a pin drop at any part of Mr ' O’Brien’s speech, so attentive was the hearing accorded him, there being only u-.e break throughout, and that a goodnatured question. Mr O’Brien’s voice was hoarse, evidence of the strenuous campaign he has been undertaking, but his remarks were clearly heard nevertheless.

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

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. 11.I 1 . Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

For that irritating flatulence after eating, try X-AN Mixture, X-AN fresh, ens up the stomach glands, multiplies the digestive juices, purifies the blood and restores the muscular action ‘o the intestines thus ensuring proper elimination. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

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