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Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1932, Page 4

Who’s turned up? , Tlio Kumara Victory Ball takes place in the Memorial Hall on Friday Nov 4th. Music l>v the Boss orchestra. The death occurred yesterday morning of Mrs Harkncss, wife ot Mr J. H. Harkr.oss, Mayor of West, nort. Deceased, who was a , native of the Nelson district, had been in ill health for several months. The Bail way Do" u-tmer.t in this issue particluars of special train .arrangements in connection with the Banes at Biccarton Racecourse and Trotting- Meeting at Christchurch during Cam.»n 1 Meek, nth. to 12th. November.

What’s turned up? js the tune and this is the place to be measured for your Xmas suit at W. H. Sstopforths.—Advt.

Bring you 'baby and Plunket on the table before the judges, and win the prize for the finest baby in file All Saints’ Baaacir Baby Show. The preliminary hearing of the charge against William George Muir ot attemp.ed murder of Athol Crowe Potter at Ross on 'September 3rd has been set down for Friday next at the Magistrate’s Court, Hokitika at 10 o’clock.

Mr D. Moffit, of Te Kinga, has forwarded to the Grcymopth Acclimatisation Society, the first rainbow trout caught in the Crooked River, since the liberation of the fry by the Society. The fish, approximately two years . > •old, was in prime condition, and.,the rate of growth had been quite good.

Addison’s for the very smartest for holiday wear:—Millinery, coats, frocks, costumes, coatees, jumpers and shirts, etc... etc. Inspection invited.—Advt.

The catch of whitebait yesterday, was not as large as on Thursday, but there was quite. a large quantity n e t* ted. The local canning factory was overfull on Thursday, but was ready yesterday morning ;for a further supply, The hearty catch brought down prices considerably. The bomb explosion, which damaged the roof of Police Inspector Lopdell’s residence, Buccleugh Street, Greymouth, on October 5, has not been forgotten by the authorities. The Minister of Justice (Mr J. G. Cobbe) offers a reward of £2OO for information leading to the arrest of the person cr persons proved to have caused the damage.

Men! Our suits are standard in quality, honourable in make, right in price. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

The popular anniversary ball at Woodstock Hall will be held on Wednesday, November 9th., when patrons are assured a capital night of revelry. The Black Hand Orchestra will Supply the music and the fun will be fast and furious. The following evening (Thursday) the juveniles will! be catered for with a fancy dress 'ball for which special arrangements will be made.

No iirrestment pays better than good •dothes. See our suits to measure at 95s at W- H. Stopforths.—Advt.

At the cabaret next "Wednesday evening, character sketches, ballet, dancing, and choruses, will he seen (and heard) by those lucky enough to }jj 'we secured a ticket. Only 200 tickets for sale, to prevent overcrowding; buy early, and book tables. (See advt.) Ces. Williams. Will be there with his Happiness Boys.

Late on Wedneau..,, -night, the home of Mrs Ellery, seur., in Blake Street, Blaketown, was visited by a prowler, who endeavoured to force the leaa lights, at the side of the house. Find ing them to be not quite within ins reach, he obtained a G.-der. His effort.' awoke the inmates, who watched him at work. The locked windows held fasti, and mfiieh relieved, the household heard the disappointed prowler depart.

At a meeting of ladies held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon a stroiig committee was set up to make the supper arrangements for the ball to be tendered to the visiting firemen on Friday Nov 11th, who are taking part in the demonstration on Cass Square on the following afternoon, when all West Coast Brigades will be represented.

The efforts of a married couple to locate the whereabouts of an important deed from the old and wandering Mrs Willis (portrayed by Mrs H. J. Knights) forms the framework for the charming fantasy called “The Patchwork Quilt.” The discovery by the daughter of the house of this quilt carries her mind back to her wedding day and the subsequent hiding of the missing deed. These incidents of her early days give a. picturesque touch to a pretty play. “The Castaway” on the other hand is a light comedy brimming with ludricous situations This is in the hands of a personnel which make the most of its amusing dialogue. Both these plays together with three short but snappy sketches, a ballet and other items are being performed for the funds of the Punket Society next Tuesday night at 8.15 p.m. at the Princess Theatre. As the booking of seats incurs no further cost other than the usual picture price of 2s 3d, patrons are well advised to secure the benefit of tins concession at the earliest opportunity.

T -ines of interest showing at Addison's :—Men’s, women’s and children's bathing "•’.its and caps, berlci corsets, brasseries and corselettes, traced goods, locknit underwear, curtain nets, shadow tissues, linos,, hearth rugs, towels, hemstitched pillow slips, etc., etc. Call and inspect.—Advt. Grey hair banished when you use ißachel Tonic. Not a dye or a stain. 3s 6d bottle from W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt. The latest in. r *oir matting, oval mats, hearth rugs, curtail s and cretonne to hand at Schroder and Co. —Advt. Why remain grey when you can restore original colour of your hair with Rachel Tonic. 3s 6d bottle \Y. E, Williams, ehemsjt,—Advt.

Sensible summer suitings superbly tailored Now showing at VV. H. Stopfort hs. —Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., notify an auction sale of furniture and effects in the mart on Thursday next at 2.30 'p.m. and a stock sale at Harihari on Wednesday next ot 1 p.ni.

Addison’s for up-to-date holiday and sports wear for men and boys. Kelsam suits, sports trousers and blazers, ci'eani pullovers, athletic shirts, ties sox, etc. —A->t.

The Grey “Argus” says much dissatisfaction lias been expressed at the reeomendation of the National Economy Commission that the Stamps and Transfers Office should be removed from Hokitika to Christchurch, and a protest meeting will be convened at Greymouth by the Mayor (Mr J. W. Greenslade) next week to discuss the question.

Shortly after six o’clock yesterday morning, the premises of Mr Isaac Patterson, a solicitor, of Broadway, Reefton, were damaged by firei The Fire Brigade had the fire quickly under control,, and saved' the front office from complete destruction. The blaze started at the rear of the premises, which were gutted. The front office was damaged extensively by smoke and water. The loss to Mr Patterson is very serious, but no estimate of the damage to books and documents is yet available.