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Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1931, Page 4

Visit Addison’s Showroom for the latest in Millinery, Frocks, Coats, Hosiery, Gloves, Berets, etc. They are sure to suit your requirements.—Advt.

The Banks notify that their premises will be closed for the ’Xmas and New Year holidays on Christmas and Boxing Days, Monday, Dec. 28th, (special holiday) New Year’s Day, and Saturday, January 2nd.

A sale of . home made cakes, will be held in All Saints hall to-morrow (Friday) afternoon at 2.30 p.m., v the proceeds being in aid of the church funds.—Advt.

Acceptances for the Hokitika races on Boxing Day close with the secretary at the County Office at 8.30 o’clock to-mor-row evening. With the good no in illations received recently, there shou.'d be good-fields throughout,the meeting.

You spend, we spend, they spend. We’re giving you mighty good reasons for spending through unusual values in men’s Suits, Pyjamas, Shirts, Sox, Ties, and Handkerchiefs, etc. Call to N day.— Addison’s.—Advt. *

The death took place at the Bullei District Hospital on Monday of Albeit Bottom, a miner aged 62. Deceased who was a native of Stafford, Westland, and. had been ill for some time, was a very old resident of Denniston, where lie was a member of the Volunteer Rifles. He was a single man and is survived by brothers and sisters.

The flood over the last two days, with the assistance of the groyne put in at the head of Wadeson’s Island, has assisted in diverting a considerable flow of water to the main channel of the Hokitika riyer. With a 'little further assistance the flow can be augmented at three points, and would assist to accomplish what the authorities set -out to .do.

Beauty demands the best, superior hair dressing is your first consideration. Hairdressing and facial, massage treatment has won enthusiastic approval from clients patronising the Divinia Toilet Salon. Inspiration and joy in the .work of the two operators who strive to make your bentlty their duty has been the means of a rush business for ’Xmas. Appointments can ho inn.do by ringing 193. Morning and afternoon tmuj provided, also car to convey clients to and from Salon, i

The District Engineer at Greymoutli advises that £I,OOO. on account, has been issued to the Grey County for the construction of the Orangipuku River bridge, on the Kuinara-Inchbonnie road. £750 has also been issued to the County for the erection of the Little Holionu bridge (second crossing) on tlie same road. Aonther authority received by the County is £670 for the erection of a, footbridge over the Ahaura River.

Mr M. D. Hunter of the clerical staff of the Public Works Department, at Greymoutli, who leaves to-day, cn transfer to Dunedin, was on Monday farewelled by the Greymoutli staff, and made the recipient of a pair of hairbrushes. 'Hie presentation was made by the District Public Works Engineer, Mr T, A. Johnston. Messrs Cullen and Shannon also paid a tribute to the good qualities displayed by Mr Hunter.

Sixty-eight men found employment, on the Greymoutli wharf yesterday loading timber into the Union Go’s steamer, Kaimiro, which arrived the day before from Auckland to load timber for Sydney and Melbourne. The vessel is scheduled to load a full cargo, approximately 1.130,000 superficial feet, of white pine. Two other vessels, the Kaimai and the Totara, in port, completed their loading, but considerable seas in the river prevented their departure.

Secure beautiful ’Xmax gifts by shopping early at the Economical Crockery Shop where shopping is made easy as everything is marked in plain figures, salad sets, cake and sandwich sets, tea sets, crystal water sets, jug •sets, palm bowls, and the best variety of fancy goods in town. Economical •Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress .—A d vt.

A wonderful display of toys of all descriptions can be seen at the Economical Crockery „ Shop, including dolls' prams, dolls, all sizes; wooden toys in great variety, tennis racquets, beach balls, gun sets, teddy bears, golliwogs, play balls, aeroplanes, motor cars, menagerie railway sets, also exclusive firework novelties, Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

The popi hr prices at the Eugene Toilet Salem are as follows.—Shampoo ami setting with oil treatment and trim 3s 6d. Shampoo and marcel wave. 4s 6d. Marcel wave only 3s 6d. Hair cut Is. Hair staining- a speciality. .Shampoo and hair cut 2s 6d. Miss Zilla Stephens,—Advt.

Notice of the impounding of a jersey cow at Kokatahi pound appears in fch.;> issue. Hurry along with your Gift List to Addison's, where you will lie delighted with the Xmas novelties now on display.—Advt.

The Gael sailed this morning at 5 o’clock for Wellington and after unloading and loading comes back to Hokitika.

The Kanieri Electric Lt. management on our front page to-day make a number of interesting suggestions; for Xmas gifts, to which we direct the attention of readers.

Mr J. V. Hall of the furniture mart, South Revell St., draws special attention to their large stocks suitable for Xmas presents including many articles of furniture.

Make your appointments now at the .Eugene Toilet Saloon, as already ihe appointments for Xmas week are numerous and I would he obliged if patrons would consult m» early this week. Miss Zilla Stephens.—Advt.

Mr W. Mellett, of Oweka, received aevere injuries to one of his legs, while employed with others splitting timber. A splinter flew off a steel wedge be was using, cutting an artery in the limb. He was rushed into Keeton, where hi* injuries received medical attention.

To the careful tnan who wants to save expense and keep his well groomed appearance, see the new range and patterns of Kelsarn Suits just opened at Addisons. They embody the four essentials of good tailoring. Ist good materials; 2nd smart cutting; 3rd perfect making; 4th stylish finishing; and they are economical in price—an important factor when economies are necessa r v .—A d vt.

A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated on Saturday morning at St. Saviour’s 'Church, Wall,send, of Henna Ivy Olive, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Shilton, Rangiora and Arthur William Henry, only son of Mr alid Mrs A. Simpson of Bell Hill. Rev. Barker of Aha lira officiated.

Yesterday was the eighty-first anniversary of the arrival of the Canterbury' pilgrims. It was on September 7, 1850, that the sailing ships Charlotte Jane, Randolph and Cressy, followed the next day by the Sir George Seymour, cleared from Plymouth with over 700 passengers. All the vessels but the* Cressy arrived at Lyttelton on December 16, the Cressy reaching port on December 27th.

Reserved judgment lias been given by Mr Justice Adams in the ease of the Cobden Tdwii BiJartl and the Greynioutll HnrbOur Bbard, heard in the Suffreihe Court, Gi'e.vinouth, on September li3th, when the 'Town Hoard sought tp I'ouQvet 1 ruths on the Cobden quarry amounting to £l2 10s 4d and £250 7s lOd covering a period’ of three years, 1929, 1930, and 1931. His Honour gave judgment for defendants, with costs according to scale.

Some time during the past ten days an attempt was made to set lire to the Public Library at Wallsend, and had the attempt been successful, nothing would have saved, the building itselx, and the two adjacent hotels, one on each side of the library, as there is only a narrow passage between the buildings, while the dwelling houses of Mr F. Williams and Mrs Creagli would also have been in danger, as well as the Public Hall. A window was broken and a quantity of straw etc. saturated with kerosene and set fire to but it failed to git going.

A meeting of the Unemployment Committee was hold at the Town Hall at 10 a.m. to-day. Present: The Mayor (Mr G. A, Perry) in the chair, Messrs Evans, lieenan, Warren, Harvey and Coles. One goldmining application in the Toarolm district was approved. The Treasurer (Mr Coles) mentioned the shortage of money next week to give full employment to those needing it On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr Heenan, it was resolved to open a , Mayor’s Fund for the relief of unemployment and distress and to invite the public to contribute. The Mayor and Mr Coles were appointed to operate on the bank account in respect to any funds contributed. The question of a Women’s Benevolent Committee was suggested by Mr Evans, to enquire into necessitous cases and apply ’relief], particularly in regard to clothing for young children. The Mayor promised to consult Mrs Perry with a view to organising action in regard to the matter.. It was stated there were necessitous cases in t-lio town, where relief of the nature mentioned would be welcomed. Some cases of drinking by two or three unemployed workers were mentioned, and it was resolved to obtain a police report with a view to drastic action. It was-decid-ed to suggest to. the County Chairman to open a relief fund for the country districts, and assist in providing extra money for work in deserving cases through the shortage of the weekly allocation from the Unemployment Fund. It was mentioned that next week there was a shortage of £34 in tlie Borough and £4O an the County in respect to 'full rationed time for the registered unemployed. Mr Evans said the County Overseer had suggested that the County staff contribute one day’s pay per month towards unemployment relief and this proposal was being put to tin staff for their consideration. Several men in the County with large families were on very short time at present due to the lack of funds.