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Hokitika Guardian, 5 December 1931, Page 4

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arahura appear in this issue.

Mr James O’Brien member for Westland, in this issue inserts a notice of thanks to the electors.

Miss Gee, the Plunket Nurse, will visit Hokitika on Monday instead of Wednesday next week. Any messages requiring attention can be lett with Mrs Geo. Perry, Hall St,

The official recount of the votes cast at the general election in the Westland electorate will be commenced on Monday by the Returning Officer,. Mr R. Cox, and his staff. Considerable work will be entailed and will occupy about three days.

There was a good attendance at the Upper Kofterangi Hah last evening when a dance in aid of the school prize fund was held. The music was played by the Gaiety Dance* Band, extras being contributed by Miss A. Lynn, Messrs Williams and K. ’Auld.

Times are hard and difficulties many, but we must meet them with a smile. The heart that is cheery will surely overcome. The best way to help cheerfulness is to book your seat for The Arabian Nights on Thursday next. An evening’s laughter and smiles.

The first meeting of the recently appointed West Coast Committee under the Re turned Soldiers Rehabilitation Scheme, will be held at Greymouth next Wednesday, when Mr W. E. Lea cl by, Rehabilitation officer for the district will be present and address the meeting. The Committee consists of several Greymouth gentlemen, and Mr D. J. Evans, who represents the Westland section of the district.

Considerable interest was taken in the sale of town properties offered by \V. Jeffries and Co. in the .Mart this forenoon. The first lot offered being the sections and residence in Weld ’Street was passed at £325. The second lot offered being M,E. Res, 473 of 2 roods wjth '3 i.tottagea thereon oh account •West'and Hospital Board was keenly competed for and wag finally bought by Mr M, Keenan, as agent, for £ll4

Mr S. Heyward of Matair.ui lias recently bad completed a new shop at Wniho Gorge. The plan of the new building is on modern lines similar in design to that recommended by the New Zealand Grocers Association. The budding is well lighted, having open back windows, the shelving is low and convenient, and the interior painted white with black facings. The shop will be of great service to the local residents and a convenience to campers in the holiday season. Adjoining, the shop is also a furnished flat, available for campers.

What might easily have proved a drowning. accident last evening, was averted by the prompt action of a young mail, Mr Cyril Schro'ider, when a little boy, the son.of Mr I). Thomas of Gibson Quay, fell into a deep hole in the old channel of the Hokitika river. Mr Schroeder without hesitation plunged in fuliy clad and caught the little chap as lie was being carried rapidly downstream by the current, which, when the tide is going out runs very rapidly at the point where the boy fell in. A number of other young men were swimming further down, but were too far away to have been in time to effect a rescue. The young man is to be highly commended for his prompt and plucky action.

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 Zi3l a Stephens, Reyeir .Street, Hokitika.—Advt.

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. 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 ha:r dying has been installed. Opposite Dee's Grocers, Revel! Street. —Adit.

Pinnies! Yeaston Tablets by their purifying action rid the skin of unsightly bVnshes. ' 2s Gd and os 6d. W E. Willi;’-ins, Chemist. —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.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries lor tbeir stock sale at Haribari on Wednesday next, December 9th, at 1 p.m.

A sitting of the Arbitration Court will be Held on Monday morning at 10 o'ciock.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., will sell at Ross on Saturday next on behalf of Mrs Clierrie, the whole of her furniture and effects.

So far it, is not definitely known whether, as in. other centres, unemployment relief work will be suspended during the holidays between. Xmas nncl New Year, but it is understood that an endeavour will be made to keep the men going.

It is understood that there is quite a large number of unregistered radio sets in the town and district. As this offence is liable to a substantial fine, and in view of the approaching visit of the Radio Inspector, defaulters would he well advised to conform with requirements.

“I have a few inquiries to make and some little matters need clearing up,” stated Inspector >A. 8. Bird to .Mr C. R. On- Walker, District Coroner, at Tint aru on Thursday, in applying for a third adjournment of th'e inquest on William Edward Wogan, barlhah-porter, who died as a result of a gunshot wound at the Hermitage, Mount Cook, on November 15. An adjournment to December 14th. w»« granted,

Much of the value of a city, town or borough is dependent upon its general attractiveness and cleanliness, and certain onus is on the residents to assist in the matter of keeping their property clean. With this object in view Hokitika residents would be wpII advised to “set their house in order” by tidying up their back yards, clearing away refuse, and also by attending to those leaky taps, which have an astonishing decreasing effect on the borough water supply. The Borough Inspector will make a tour of inspection at an early date to see that conditions are being complied with.

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 Ninas 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 a*t the lowest prices in town. Economical Crockery 'Shop. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Boys’ 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.