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Hokitika Guardian, 4 December 1931, Page 4

Tile monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation ‘ Society takes place at 7.30 o’clock to-night. At Upper Koiterangj Hall to-night, a ball is being held in aid of the funds of the Upper Koiterangi School prizes. To-night at the Soldiers’ Hall there will be a benefit card party to* assist the funds of the R.S.A. the first of a series of three similar gatherings, the function should draw a large attendance. The Committee of the Westland Racing Club meets at 9 o'clock to receive entries lodged by 8.30 to-night for the Christmas meeting. A large entry is expected, and being held under the new conditions at the racecourse, should attract a large gathering and prove a very successful meeting. The death occurred at her residence, Arney Street, Greymouth, eany yesterday morning, of Mrs- Annie Brown, aged 70 years. She was a native of Victoria, and was a pioneer resident of the West Coast. She is survived by two daughters, Airs W. Blewmaln (Wellington.) and Miss Mary Brown (Greymouth), and three sons, John, Hugh, and James (Greyinour*). An accident, fornnately without any serious eon sequences, occurred at. Greymouth yesterday, when a shunt-ing-engine failed to stop at the end of the line on the Greymouth wharf, where it meets the lagoon, and finally came to rest, wjth portion of it overhanging the water. A wooden buffer was at the end of the rails, but one of the engine wheels jumped this and perched perilously on the extreme edge of the wharf. With the aid of another engine, the locomotive was finally replaced on the rails.

A painful experience befell Mr K. Moore, a farmer, of Skeels Road, Te Aroha West, recently, when he was dragged about half a mile by a. bolting horse. Mr Moore was engaged with others in ensilage making, and wais holding a horse with a. rope round its neck, preparatory to putting on a bridle, The animal was startled and jolted. The rope became twisted about Mr Moore’s right hand, and he was dragged over rough paddocks and through a gateway before the horse finally stopped in a yard. Mr Moore suffered severe bruises 1 and lacerations and shock, and his clothing wai almost torn off.

Mr Frederick William Schramm (Labour, Auckland East) comes fro-m the West Coast of the South Island.

He was born in Hokitika, attended the Hokitika High School and finished his education at Canterbury University College. For many years he was an official of the Justice Department, and was deputy-registrar and deputy-sheriff of the Supreme Court at Auckland. About eight years ago Mr Schramm resigned bis position to 'start a private practice in Auckland as a lawyer, and has conducted his own business ever since. He is a member -of the Labour Representation Committee, and is on the executive of the local Labour

Party. He is president of the Auckland branch of the West Coasters’ Association and is a. past-president of the New Zealanders’ Association. In Ms

younger days, , Mr Schramm was prominent in athletics, Rugby, erickett and hockey. He represented Canterbury College for two years in the New Zealand 1 University championships.

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 Zi.lla Stephens, ReveH j Street, Hokitika..—Advt. I

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.—Advt.

Mis! Zilla Stephens of Hokitika wishes to notify the ladies of the district that she has opened up a Eugene Toilet iSaloon. 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.

The task of choosing furnishings is made easy by Addisons who can give you helpful suggestions so that you can obtain th- artistic result that you desire ; carpet squares, carpet runners, linoleums, congoliums, hearth rugs, bedspreads, cushions, cutain nets, slubrepps, shadow tissues, chetonnes of every description. Call to-day while stocks are complete, t ’Phone 89.—Advt.

A reminder is given of the flannel dance at 'Joker’s Hall, Avahura, tonight in aid of the Arahura Tennis Club. To morrow at 11 a.m. in The Mart Jeffries and Go. will sell 12 boxes or freshly arrived cherries from PapanuL —Advt. The annual general meeting of the Westland Competitions Society will be held at tbe County Cliainbe.s on Monday next at 7.30 p.m. Next Sunday being the first Sunday ai the month a service wili ue conducted in the Kokatalii Presbyterian Church at 2.30 p.m. The Kokatalii Lillies are givmg another of their popular entertainments in. the Kokatalii Public Hall on Wednesday, December 9th. in aid ot tlie ’Xmas tree fund. A ball will follow. The deatli occurred suddenly yesterday on the St. Kilda Bowling Club’s green, Dunedin, of Air Walter Wyatt, aged 60, a well-known local bowler. The late Mr Wyatt, for many years, was proprietor of the Bowling Green Hcitel, and retired a few years ago. Air Clark of Christchurch is at Duncan’s Sample Rooms, Tancred Street, open to public, last day Saturday, closing 8.30 p.m. Full stocks of Canterbury underwear, summer frocks and fancy goods. Inspection invited.— Advt. The death occurred yesterday of Airs Hannah Haglund, aged 81 years, an old resident of Marsden Road, Greymouth. A native of Sweden, she came to New Zealand 56 years ago, and lived a short- time in Wellington, coming to reside in Greymouth •50 years ago. She- leaves a family of three sons and three daughters. Her husband died four years ago. The death occurred yesterday of. Air Christopher Brown at the Hokitrica Hospital. The deceased who was years of age, had been in ill-health for the past three years. He was predeceased by his wife six years ago, and is survived by two daughters, Mrs ‘Johnson (Hokitika), and Mr® AVatson (Runanga), and three sons (William, George and Joseph, of Runanga). The November Chart should prove exceptionally popular with patrons of the Divina Toilet Salon, Revell St In spite of a variety of lines these coiffures are characterised by an air of youthfulness that is most appealing and most suitable. Those who attended the Swimming Club’s concert last night had the opportunity of viewing one of the latest American styles from the November Chart of Alodern Beautv. This coiffure as displayed by M ss RMorgan la§t night was the admiration of the vast audience. i

Memory still recalls the success of the St. Paul’s Amateurs in “Soupi and Savoury” but this will be well eclipsed on Thursday next when ' they stage "The Arabian Nights.” Having the gToat advantage of a Director who has had city experience and played herself under the direction of one of New Zealands foremost producers, and in thja particular comedy, patrons may look forward to an evening surpassing anything yet done by these talented amateurs. Book your gents early and arvtoid disappointment. The hooking plan is now open at Miss Mclntosh’s sweet emporium.

There was little change in the prices of fat stock at the Metropolitan Market at Addington on Wednesday, except that fat lamb values' showed a recession. Freezing buyers operated for the first time this season, hut prices generally were below the schedule rate of s|d per lb for lambs up to 361 b, and 4fd per lb for overweights. The best of the steer beef sold at a slight advance on last week’s prices, as did also the . better class of veaters: Fat sheep values showed no quotable change. Pork 'and bacon were in over-supply. Bacon averaged from 3d to 4} per lb, and pork from 5-}d to 6 i per lb.

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. T,he 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 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.

Always in madam’s travelling bag—a battle of No. 65 Lavender Water. Delightfully fragrant and refreshing. Priced from 2s 6d to 22s 6d. All chemists.— Advt.