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Hokitika Guardian, 1 December 1931, Page 4

The Committee of the Hokitka Library meets to night at 7 o’clock. The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will he held on Friday evening next at 7.30 o’clock, instead of on Thursday evening. The Committee of the Westland Lacing Club will, meet at 9 o’clock on Friday night, to finalise matters in connection with the forthcoming race meeting. Entries for all events at the Hokitika races close at 8.30 o’clock next Friday evening. Whey Butter! Whey Butter lid per lb. Hade by Waitaha Cheese Factory Limited supplies only. L. Gooch, locai agent.—Advt,

Polling for the four Maori seats in Parliament i s taking place to-day. The results should be available about 8 o’clock to-night.

A notification to users of the Hokitika river bridge at Kanieri appeal’s in this issue in regard to care to be taken when crossing the structure, which is under j-epair.

Miss Ella Robertson will be seen in h>r winning performance at the recent Christchurch competitions ‘’Grief’ a star attraction at the Dance Recital on Thursday evening.

Several motor cars having been placed at the disposal of the Coalition candidate to-moirow Ivy friends, these Wit be available tor transport, by those who ring 174 s (Westland Printing Works) for a car.

The death occurred at the Grey Hospital yesterday morning of Mrs Affie Martin, at the age of 27 years. The deceased lady is survived by her husband, Mr Frederick Martin of 21 Herbert Street, and her father, Mr Clement Knight of Napier and a brother, Mr Hector Knight of Whangarei.

There was quite a lively interest shown last evening in the address at the Princess Theatre- by the Hon. E. A. Hansom, Minister of Lands. Throughout his address Mr Ransom spoke uninterruptedly, simply speaking over the attempts of a small noisy coterie at the hack to-dnterject, and tlie flow of his address I was not interfered with, the excellent address be* ing listened to with evident appreciation by the large audience.

Lines of interest just opened to-day at Addisons :—Floral voiles, rayons, bathing suits, bathing caps, kid and silk gloves, hosiery, boxed handkerchiefs, bead necklets, etc. etc. Call and inspect.—Arh’t.

There are quite a number of goldmining ventures in hand in the Grey, Valley at the present time (states an exchange). At Hukawai, a sluicing con. cern is about to be floated, whilst a number of claims, including a sluicing claim, are being worked on a small scale. There are also quite a number of hopeful prospectors out seeking for payable dirt. Two well-known residents of Hukawai have successfully commenced operations with a quartz mine, on a small scale, of their own accord, and it is anticipated their hopes of it being a success will be justified.

At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality. The most up to date equipment for hair waving, shampooing and other treatment has been installed and your most exacting requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla Stephens, Revell ■Street, Hokitika.—Advt.

The rowdy element who support the Labour candidate were again in evidence at the Hon. E. A. Ransom's addfess last evening, but their efforts to Interrupt proved futile while tins Minister was giving his address, They broke loose somewhat when Mr Jeffries was proposing the vote, but the latter held his ground and his reply was forcible in the extreme and he completed the moving of the resolution with vigour and full effect. Then there was some clamour and the seconder had some difficulty in being heard, but there was no doubt about the manner in which the resolution was carried an<j the hearty appreciation of the visiting Minister and his address. Patrons are notified tha-t cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—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 burrows, cradles, hobby horses, etc. The best values at the lowest prices in town. Economical Crockery 'Shop. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt. McKay’s are now showing their new season’s gloves—fabric gloves in all paste! shades from 4s 6d pair and novelty kid and suede gloves in latest shades. All sizes from 9s lid pair.— Advt. Men on the lookout for sports and holiday wear will find ail they require at Addisons, whose prices d/eiy competition in cream trousers, cream pullovers, striped blazers, shirts, cream sox, sports belts, athletic underwear etc. etc. Inspection invited.—Advt. 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. Roys’ dark and light, grey worsted suits in all sizes. Prices from 22/6 to 45/-. Also hoys’ canoe shirts in the newest shades and styles at McKays —Advt.. A beautiful range of Art Silk Curtain X'ets, “and fadeless curtain nets’’ are now opening out at Schroder and Co ; Tt will be to your advantage to call early, as they are marked at a,price to suit the most fastidious. —Adrt. To Men.—Special ’Xmas Prices for worsted and navy serge suits at Addisons. Fit and style guaranteed. Sizes 3 to 6. See window display.— Advt.

A -special euchre tournament will be " held this (Tuesday) evening at 8 r"

o’clock at St. Mary’s Club rooms. Valuable prizes.' Admission 2s.—Advt. '

On Friday evening next at the Upper Koiterangi Hall a ball will he held in aid of school prize fund.

The members of the -Swimming Club he'd a working bee over the week-end, and under Mr Lynn’s supervision mostof the scenery and stage settings for their Recital was completed.

See June and Vi.v. Heenan in their wonderful presentation of their Dance ( Duo "‘The Teaser” at the Swimming ,/ Chub Recital on Thursday even Mg. Tins is an item that captivated the Greymouth audience.

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 jugs, bedspreads, cushions, cutain nets, slubrepps, shadow tissues, cihtonnes of -every description. Call to-day while stocks are complete. ’Phone 89.—Advt.

The rehearsal for the Swimming Club’s Dance Recital will be herd tjri s evening. The pupils have attained, a very high standard with their work. Miss Dorothy Thwaites arrived last evening and will be in town until the recital takes place, The recital will be a capital presentation and patrons are requested to watch out for the programme to be distributed and bring it along to the theatre on Thursday evening.

A seaman, who fell off ore of the steamers in Greymouth yesterday afternoon had rather an unenviable experience. At the time he was wearing heavy sea boots and a fast-running current, the result of the recent heavy rains swelling up the stream, soon bore h'ni seawards, but he was fortunate in grasping a long rope thrown out to him. He was soon hauled on board, wet a ltd cold, but otherwise, little the worse for his close call.

Miss Zilla Stephens"qf Hokitika wishes to notify the ladies of the district that she has opened up a Eugene Toilet Saloon. ■ All the latest equipment for permanent waving, marcelle waving, hair setting and shampooing, also haw dying has been installed. Opposite Dee's Grocers, -Revell Street.—Advt.