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Hokitika Guardian, 2 December 1931, Page 4

The total volume of goods traffic brought through the Otira tunnel from the West Coast to Canterbury last month was 23,974 to.-s, empared with 30,849 tons in November last year, a decrease of 6875 tons.

Passengers in on e carriage of the night express to Dunedin on Sunday received a severe shock when two large stones crashed through windows as the train was coining off the Rakaia bridge. Passengers narrowly escaped injury from flying glass. The matter was reported when the train reached Rnkain and the police are making inquiries.

At, the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality. The most up to date equ'pment 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.

During the storm on Monday afternoon Mr Frank A’Court, Uv'ng in Durham Street went up on to the roof of His Lordship’s Hotel, J 4.11field Street, to sweep the hail away. So intent was he on his sweeping that he forgot about a skylight- let into the roof. Moving backwards, he stepped on to it, and amid a splintering of glass, fell through on to two barrels twelve feet below. He was fortunate in escaping with a few bruises.

Gentlemen, your wives, daughters, sweethearts will be looking forward to their usual ’Xmas gift, call and inspect Mr Clark’s fancy stock at Duncan’s Sample Rooms.—Advt.

The planet Mercury sets on December Ist at 9.30 p.m. and sets on December loth a 8.53 p.m. ; it trill be in inferior conjunction with the sun on December 21st, after which date lit will be seen in the eastern sky. Venus set on December Ist at 9.3 h p.m. ; Mars sets on December 15th at 9.53.p.m. and 8.56 p.m. respectively. Jupiter rose on December Ist at 0.32 a.m., ancl rises on December 15th at 11.37 p.m.; Saturn sets on these dates at 10.50 p.m. and 10.1 p. m." respectively.

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

The conctitution of the two Divisions of the Court of Appeal is announced in the Gazette as follows: First Division: Sir Michael Myers, Chief Justice, Sir Alexander Herdmn, Mr Justice McGregor, Mr Justice Blair, and Mr Justice Kennedy. Second Division: Sir Michael Myers, Air Justic- Reed, Mr Justice Adams, M- Justice Ostler, and Air dustier Smith. The Firgt Division "ill sit in Wellington on March 7th, 1932. the Second Division on July 20th, and the First Division on September 19th. \

Mr Clark, Christchurch, is at Duncan's Sample Booms. Clearance sale of summer frocks. No reasonable offer refused.—Advt.

Melba Moss,, GTeymoutli’s talented dancer will charm the audience with her presentation of “Tangled Boses”. Gorgeous costumes, charming scenes and brilliant lighting.

Another link with the old days ot Westland is broken in the death of Mr Albert Truran, at the age of 82 years. The late Mr Truran, who was a native of England, spent a considerable part of his life in ibis district* where he was well-known as a in ner.

The Hokitika Returned Soldiers’ Association are bolding a Monster Euchre Tournament in the Soldiers’ Hall next Friday and the proceeds are being devoted to the Returned Soldiers Childrens’ ’Xmas Tree Fund. Watch to-morrow’s paper for particular's of the eight valuable prizes.

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

One of the most charming ballets promises to be that of the Fairy Doll. In this ballet Hokitika’s brilliant aild clever dancer, Nan Darby has the lead, a star i?em at the Swimming Club’s Recital to-morrow evening.

See the tiny tots in the presentation of “The Piper’s Dream”, Little Shirley Andrews plays the lead and the audience ' will be charmed with the act and the beautiful settings. Bring your programme with you.

Miss Zilla Stephens of 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 hair dying has been installed. Opposite Dee’s Grocers, -Revel) Street.—Advt.

An Angora rabbit, the property of a 'Christchurch- man, has produced a strange litter, comprising three greys and three blacks. When these were’ a few days ofd, they were shown to a Pekinese dog, another family pet. The dog carried out a very careful examination and decided -that he approved of the six small rabbits. He licked them all over and showed resentment when they were removed. Now, when they are taken out of <the hutch, he promptly claims them from the mother and while they are allowed to run on the lawn, he takes charge of them, keeping a few close to him. So attached has the dog become to the rabbits that it is only with difficulty that he can be separated from them.

A meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee was held last evening 'at 7.39 o’clock. Present: Messrs D. J. Evans (Chairman), W. Wilson, J, Niven, H. M. Coulson, H. G. Coles. Apologies were received from Mr T. W. Duff and Dr. Teichelmann. respondence was read and received. Accounts to the amount of £l4 3s lOd were passed for payment. Air Cote? reported in respect to the accounts, and. was 1 thanked fey his attention to same. The gift of two oil paintings of full rigged ships from Air G. Lakin was received with thanks. The pictures will be hung in the magazine room. The Reading Committee was authorised to order additional monthly magazines for subscribers. Some attention to the building and premises was authorised, and the meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.

Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the AVestland Dairy F&c tory.—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.

AlcKay’s are now showing their new season’s gloves—fabric gloves in all pastel shades from 4s 6d pair and novelty kid and suede, gloves in latest shades. All sizes from 9s lid pair.— 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.