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Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1931, Page 4

A grand ball is being held in the Thomson Memorial Hall at Waiho on Monday, December 7th. to celebrate the enlarging of the hall. A comprehensive range of ties is adI vertised by Mr W. H. Stopforth in ani other column of this issue. Attention i s ' also drawn to the very attractive window display of Parisian Ties (which are made in New Zealand), at his premises, j and inspection and patronage will reward the public. 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, Revel! ■Street, Hokitika.—Advt. In the course of his remarks last night from the platform in front of the “Guardian” Office, Mr O’Brien expressed pleasure and gratification at the news of the return of Mr F. W. Schramm for Auckland Mr I Schramm is a native of Hokitika, and I was a prominent pupil of the Hokitika State School. Mr O’Brien referred to him by 'bis school nickname “Rooster,” and doubtless be will be known by liis confrers in the House by that cognomen. Mr Schramm, who is now a solicitor in Auckland, is Secretary to the West Coasters’ Association, and he keeps a reeo’xl of all Coasters in and about Auckland. Lines of interest just opened to-day at Addisons:—FlorM voiles, rayons, bathing suits, bathing caps, kid and silk gloves, hosiery, boxed handkerchiefs, bead necklets, etc. etc. Call and inspect.—Advt. Miss Zilla Stephens of Hokitika wishes to notify the Indies of the district that she has opened up a Eugene Toilet igalcon. ‘ All the latest equipment for permanent waving, marcelle waving, hair setting and shampooing, also hair dying has been installed. Opposite Dee s Grocers, Reveil Street.—Advt.

Patrons of the Swimming Club’s concert are specially requested to note that owing to the lengthy programme there will be no encores.

A reminder is given of the flannel dance in Tokers Hall, Arahura, in aid of the Arahura Tennis Club. Music is by the Bachelors Orchestra.

Nominations for all events on the card of the Hokitika races close tomorrow night at 8.30 o’clock. The Committee will meet at 9 o’clock to attend to general details for the meeting including the arrangements in connection with the new grandstand.

The decision of the local Returned Soldiers Association to run a series or euchre tournaments in aid of the Xmas

Tree Fund will meet with general approval and support. The first will he held to-morrow evening, particulars' being advertised in another column in this issue.

A meeting will he held in the All Saint’s Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening at 7.15 o’clock to discuss the formation of an amateur operatic and dramatic society. Such a society won id fulfil a long standing want in ' this community, and everyone interested is invited to attend.—Advt,

Miss Ella Robertson, pupil of Miss Thwaites of Greymouth, will appear in the dance recital in aid of the Swim* lniiig Club this evening, and will give her classic dance (Greece). Miss Robertson was first in the classic dance selection at the recent Christchurch Competitions and was warmly commended by the judge.

The Returning Officer for Westland, Mr R. Cox, had made very complete arrangements for the carrying out of the general election poll, and the whole procedure passed off very smoothly. After the dose of the poll the returns soon commenced to come in and before 9 o’clock, with the exception of one booth all the returns were to hand, the latter return being completed by 9.15 p.m. We have to thank Mr Cox for the manner in which the figures as they came to hand were made available.

■ After much labour and preparation, the fruits of thejr efforts will he made evident this evening when the Hokitika Swimming Club’s dance recital will 1 held in the Princess Theatre. The programme is being presented by Miss Thwaites of G-reymouth, and an excellent production is assured, the items being of a varying and attractive nature. The performers include seve?' well-known Hokitika residents, and patrons will display public spirit by supporting the Club which is endeavouring by their effort to reduce their debit balance.

The death of Mr Albert Truran which was recorded yesterday removes one of the very old band of miners, and !t figure that was well knowil all over the West Coast goldfields of the earlier tluyt, When prospecting was in progress at- Mt, Rangitoto many years ago Mr Truran took a prominent part therein. He was at Rimu all through the rush there, and ultimately settled in the township until the years forced his retirement from active work. He took a. keen interest in the progress cf the district for a long period of years. Of late he has suffered failing health and had been living in Hokitika. His popular figure will be missed by a wide circle of friencs who will regret his passing.

The aversion of - Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., to the use of slang in the Court was well illustrated at Christchurch on Tuesday last. On several occasions he pleaded ignorance of the meaning of expressions! used by witnesses. “1 was cleaning up the joint and found the bottles,” said one defendant. “Joint?” echoed Mr Mosley. “Joint of beef, joint of meat or wliat?” “The place, you know,” amended defendant. The puzzled look left Air Mosley’s face and gave place to a smile. Again a little later the same defendant made another slip, but corrected himself just as Mr Mosley was about to intervene. “I was caught in a pub. under age,” he said. "I mean an hotel.” A woman witness found that the expression “nicking apples” conveyed nothing to the Bench. “Nicking?” . repeated Air Alosley several times. “Yes, stealing, you know,” came the explanation.

Patrons are notified that 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 barrows, cradles, hobby horses etc. The best values at the lowest prices- in town. Economical Crockery 'Shop. R. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt. McKay’s are now showing their new season’s gloves—fabric gloves in all pastel shades from 4s 6d pair and novelty kicl 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. Always in madam's travelling bag—a battle of No. 65 Lavender Water. De light fully fragrant and refreshing. Priced from 2s 6.1 to 22s 6d. All chemists.— Advt. Blackhead s a> d other facial blemishes disappear when you eat Yeaston Tablets regularly 2s 6d. W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt. , •* -