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Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1931, Page 4

The step to form a Women's Benevolent Society at a public meeting at the Town Hall to-morrow afternoon i-s one in the right direefion. There is, unfortunately, room and to spare for such an organisation according to reports current, and no doubt the ladies will be interested in joining up so that it will be possible to do the greatest good. Tbe sphere of such a Society works mainly in the homes in seeing that the wives and children are not Buffering unduly. Clothing and food are requisite for many families and there is scope for action in that regard. Such an organisation can be very economical in that money available is made to go a long way. The purchase of tlie material and tlie working up of tbe garments by a sewing bee. means that money raised can >, e well spent in the value provided. So in the purchase of food, the most homely and nourishing can be procured, and real value obtained fm the outlay. The meeting to-morrow should draw, together a band of earnest- workers in the cause of tbe welfare of those about them and really charitable work' can be carried out.

Tjic Anglican service at Koiterangi next Sunday will be Evensong at - p.rn Hurry along with your Gilt List, to Addison’s, where you will lie delighted with the Xmas novelties now on display.—Advt. Mr James Johnson, butcher, of Hevell Street, requests customers to leave their orders lor prime Kokatahi lamb for ’Xmas as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Say good-bye to 1930 at the Soldiers’ Ha,ll on New Year s Eve. .Mack Hand Soeiety’s .1 June#*. - -Aclvt. Additional proficiency awards made include William ,J. Sanders and Noelinc Wormington of Hokitika Catholic School. There .were oft. of water in tfie Borough reservior this morning as » reserve against' lire. Hloiv-Jl’holclers are requested to use every care during the hot weather, otherwise it may be necessary to curtail supplies. Care should be taken to see that leaky taps are at once renewed. The Railway Department advertises in this issue alterations and additions to the train services from 21st. to 28th. December, in connection with the Christmas Holidays, also Hokitika Races on 26th. and 28th. December. A cheap excursion from Greymouth to Lake Mahjnapua lias been arranged for Sunday, 27th. December. Welcome 1.931 at the Soldiers’ Hall on New Year’s Eve. Black Hand Society’s Carnival Dance.—Advt. A final reminder is given to horseowners and others interested that acceptances for the Hokitika races clo.se with the Secretary to-night at the County Office at 8.30 o’clock. Meantime everything is being put in order for the meeting opening on Boxing Day. The new stand is now 'completed and a ready for occupancy and use. .

The Westland Racing Club has been advised by the Municipal Band, that the members will lie glad to offer their services for the forthcoming race-meet-ing, free of charge. The Band has been thanked for its generous offer in this matter, not the first of a similar kindly act for the benefit of the Club. The Band will parade on botlp days of the races and render popular programmes.

With the shortage of funds for unemployment, it has been, necessary to ration all County registered workers next week, There are some 84 men on the list, and each has been allotted two days’ work which absorbs the available money. It is probable that in the following week single men will have to stand down, unless the allocation is increased.

Secure beautiful ’Xmax gifts by shopping early at the Economical Crockery Shop where shopping is made eu«y as everything is marked in plain figures, salad sets, cake and sandwich sets, tea sets, crystal water sets, jug s»ts. palm bowls, and the best variety of fancy goods in town. Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

In connection with the Xmas tree to be held by the Returned Soldiers’ Association on Wednesday afternoon next, a large number of applications for tickets have already been made. We are asked to notify that tickets are free, and all children of icturned soldiers are desired to participate. Applications for tickets should be made from Mr 1C Paterson, Hon. Secretary at once, so as enable proper provision to he made tor the gathering.

An interesting observation concerning a well on bis property at Linwood was. made at a meeting of the North Canterbury Acclimalualinn Society by ilr C. A. Mnzey. Explaining that the well was ab-'ut 100. t deep Mr Mazey stated that he had noticed that is was affected by weather conditions at Ot ra. For i..stance. When there was heavy rain fall at Otira the water which normally flowed quietly from the well jumped up to a height of ten or eleven inches. Two daring thefts were committed in Sp'reyclon on Tuesday afternoon, reports the Christchurch “Press”. Shortly after three o'clock, Mrs Mary Sealing, of 34 Neville Street, went into her garden to pick some fruit, leaving the hack door of the house open. Mrs Scaling was absent from the house only a few minutes. She returned to find that a small box containing a watch and some papers had free a removed. The box and contents were later found in the street. At almost the same hour the house ol Mr George H.epworth, 132, Neville Street, was entered and a purse containing 19s in money and a r ug was stolen from, the kitchen. When the theft was committed. Mr Hepworth was working in his garden. The hack cloor of the house'had been left open.

Make your appointments now at. the Eugene Toilet Saloon, as already Hi, appointments for Xmas week are numer ous and I would be obliged if patrour would consult me early this week. Miss Zilla Stephens.—Advt.

To the careful man who wants tc save expense and keep his well groomed appearance, see the new range and patterns of Ivelsam Suits just opened at Addisons. They embody the four essentials of good tailoring. Ist good materials; 2nd smart cutting; 3rd per feet making; 4th stylish finishing: and they are economical in price—an important- factor when economies are necessary.- -Advt.

The Ma yor notifies in this issue that no vehicle tiafiic will be allowed in Reveil Street on Saturday nights between the hours of 7 and 9 o’clock. Matron Strongman of the Westland Hospital W'll gladly receive gifts either in kind or cash for the Christmas cheer of the inmates of the Hospital and Home.—Advt. Dr R. J. Forgarty, son of Mr and Mrs M. J. Fogarty, of Greymouth, was at last evening’s meet, tig of tiie Greymouth Hospital Boftrd, appointed to the position of House Surgeon at the Grey River Hospital. Spectacles, headaches, weak eyes. f!?o. Johns, Dunedin; Optician, may be consulted nr, Keller’s Hotel on Monday and Tuesday, December 21 and 22 (quarterly visit). —Advt. The Black Hand Orchestra (re-or-ganised for the occasion) bright and breezy music. Come and hear i the latest with Miss Gwen Jacobs and A. H. Lawn in their very newest double piano effects. Jits just ripping.— Advt. There will be a juvenile fancy dress ball in the Public Hall, Kokatahi on Thursday next, December 24th (Christmas Kve) when the children of t*he two valleys .will bo 'entertained. There Were be a Xmas tree for those under 7 years and six prizes for fancy costumes. The evening will be purely devoted to the entertainment ot the young people who should have a red letter nignt. The flag that was flown over the premises of Kinsey and Company, shipping agent, Christchurch in henof Anniversary Day, on Wednesday, has an interesting history. It was tile white flag flown by Captain Scott over his tent at the winter quarters of one of his Antarctic expeditions This flag labr came into the'possession of Sir Joseph Kinsey, who was the New Zealand agent for the expedition. At the S. M. Court. Ivumara, on Wednesday, before Messrs A. B. Spiers and it. Burrel, J s.P. } Kenneth Douglas Cameron was charged that at Turawhati, he did unlawfully assault Samuel Yde, by striking him with bis clenched fist. Accused pleaded guilty?- S. Yde, giving evidence, sa'd he was a farmer residing at Turawhati. The accused Cameron was staying with him in the house. He was not satisfied with the way lie was carrying on, and told him he would have to get rid of him. Accused then, without provocation, struck him several blows on the face. Accused was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment. ■' ’ 1 n

At a meeting of the Greymouth Borough Conned held last evening; says the “Argus,” Councillor Robertson said that the last sale at the Greymouth Abattoirs, 25 head of cattle were entered by Hokitika auctioneers, but not “a hoof” came forward and as a result there were only seven head in for the sale. There was another lot which could have been brought to be sold, and arrangements should he put into effect. He moved that Messrs Jeffries and Co. be written to asking them why they did not fulfil their obligations. This firm had advertised, and the stock was not there, it was only “bluffing the butchers.” The Mayor considered that before the firm could be criticised, an explanation should be sought from it. It was decided. to write to the firm in question asking their reason for the non-fulfilment of entries at the last sale at the Abattoirs.

Fat stock prices in every section at the Metropolitan Market at Addington on Wednesday showed a decrease on those of the previous week. The heel yarding, which was a heavy one, was of * good quality, but buyers were able to choose from among the large offering. Prices, all round wee £1 a head lower than they were last week. Cow beef formed a fair, proportion of the offering, and in ths section lower prices were paid than can he remembered by people who have been regular attendants at the yards. Tho fat lamb entry was exceptionally large for a December sale. Last week the short yarding stimulated competition to such an extent that a rise of 3s a head was recorded. The number forward yesterday was largo enough to allow the butchers to take their full share without coming into competition with the freezing buyers, and prices fell. The sale was a good steady one, with values on the basis of the new schedule rate o£d. Fat sheep also recorded a decline. The yarding was a large one, and many pen of fine sheep were included. Prices opened about a shilling a head' lower than they were a week ago, and maintained that level throughout a steady sale. Freezing buyers took a proportion of the offering at schedule rates. Veal was cheaper than it has been for twenty years. The supply was very much more than was needed, and buyers were able to take the very 'rest at reasonable rates. The fat-pig market was heavily oversupplied, and prices were cheaper than they have been since before the war.

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