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Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1932, Page 4

Now js the time and this is the place to he measured for your Xmas suit at W. H. Stopforths.—Advt.

After a threatening early morning on Saturday the weather cleared and the afteinoon was fine, and yesterday the good weather continued though in the afternoon there wag a heavy southerly blow that made conditions unpleasant out of doors, and brought along great clou4s Jof dust through the street

Make your home tasteful and give it just the touch of individuality—whatever your needs in furnishings we can supply them. Linos and Congoleuin i:i the latest designs to tone will) nigs, tapestries, shadow tissues, curtain nets, and bedspreads. Call to-day and inspect these while stocks are com-plete.-—Addison’s. —Advt.

“After the end of November the rate of line., for cycling offences is going to be increased,” said Mr E. I). "Mosley in the Magistrate's Court on Friday morning, when Senior .Sergeant J. Fox commented on the increase of traffic offences amengst cyclist:;. ‘‘Tho police are caused an immense amount of trouble by tli°-se cyclists who know that they are infringing ti c 1 'I bey do it deliberately, and they will have to take the. ’ i onsequences.”

No investment* pays better than good ■dothes. Kim our suits to measure at '9ss at W. H. Stopforths.—Advt.

BOXING CLUB MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT 7.30 O’CLOCK —Advt.

Lines of interest opened at Addison s —Smart millinery, utuies’ scarves, summer wools, bpys' helmets, traced goods, gold gimps, new laces, China heads, Xmas novelties.—Advt.

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

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will hold their sale of furniture in the mart tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 2.00 p.m. and their stock sale at Harihari on Wednesday at 1 p.m. \

Were you thinking of going to Paris for your next- gown:- 1 afln't uo it! Save time and money by coming to see the mannequin parade -at the cabaret concert on'Wednesday evening.

The Hokitika Operatic Society will repeat their successful representation of the opera ‘‘Merrie Engiantr a £ the Princess Theatre on Tuesday November Bth in aid of tire lunaS of the Hokitika Fire Brigade.

The Gael which arrived at Wellington from fiokitika on Friday, lert -Vellington on Saturday for Hokitika. On arrival she loads Tor rdhpua (Nelson) and will then go on to Wellington to load cargo for Hokitika.

“All roads lead to Rome." On Wednesday, every street points the way to the Soldiers’ Hall, where All Saints’ are gathering for their annual ride. Join thorn there, and pint)* golf, nunt sally, houp la and other intellectual occupations.

Xmas euchre tournament Soldiers’ Hall, to-morrow night at eight o’clock. Ist prize for ladies, 1 Xmas ham ; 2nd prize for ladies, 1 Xmas ham. Ist prize for gents, 1 Xmas ham; 2nd prize for gents, 1 Xmas ham. Roll up! Admission 2s.—Advt.

Mr F. L. Turley has decided to withdraw' from the Motueka seat con test. This now leaves four candidates in the field—Messrs P. 0. Webb, (Labour) York (Mayor of iilotueka), Tlolyoake (Coalition-Reform candidate) and Hon. Roderick McKenzie. ,

Several broken ribs and* expensive abrasions were sustained by Mr W. F.uchrnan, a Ten-Mile miner, on Friday while working at Brady and party’s mine. It is understood that a fall from the binns was responsible for his injuries. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital.

Shortly after 11.30 o’clock on Friday night, a washhouse adjoining tho residence of Mr J.' McLennan, of Ikamatua, was discovered to be on fire. A bucket 'brigade, organised from among young men et the anniversary ball in the Ikamatua Hall, saved t' e dwelling but the washhouse was totally destroy ed.

Sensible summer suitings guperbfy tailored Now. allowing at W. H, Stopfortha —Advt.

The Electoral Bill extending the life of Parliament to four years and postponing the licensing poll to coincide with each General Election will be brought before the 'House of Representatives th's week, according t-o an announcement made toy the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes) on Friday.

From Perth the 'M.O.C. team proceeds to Adelaide, where the match with South Australia- is to be commenced on November 4. The South Australian team has been selected -as follows;—V. Y. Richardson (captain). G W. Harris, A. R. Lonergan, H. R. Nitschke, P. K. Lee, C. V. Grimmett, T. W. Wall, C. W- Walker, M. G. Waite,' B. \J. Tobin, W. E. Catchlcve and D. G. Jamieson, one to fill the position of twelfth man. The grocery premises of Messrs Ha-g----land Bros., /in High -Street, Greymouth, were entered on Friday evening between 8 and 8.15 o’clock, and the sum of £2 10s was taken from the till. Some cigarette,s and tobacco are also missing, but the total quantity has not been -ascertained. The theft was a daring one, as on-£ of the partners lives in rooms at the back of the shop. The thief entered by way of a -side door, which leads to the residential portion of the building, as well ato the back door of the shop itself. The revival of the legitimate stage is one of the features of recent times. Repertory and operatic societies are, now flourishing in many places where a few months ago the talkies held supreme swny. Evidence of this Ls shown by the success of recent amateur performances. A further adventure in this field is to be essayed tomorrow. night when “The Patchwork Quilt” —that charming fantasy by R. L. Field—and “The Castaway”’ by the well-known author W. W. Jacobs in collaboration with H. C. Sargent, are being performed by a local caste. Variety to the entertainment is being provided by a ballet and gymnastic display (kindly arranged by Miss D. M(Whiner) a song by Mr Cecil Wright and three snort sketches each with an amusing climax and acted by Miss Anne P. Duff, W. E. Brown a nd Dr Childs. Mr lies Williams and’ His Happiness Eojs have volunteered their services to provide orchestral items. Altogether a pie:;s' nt evening is promised. The proceeds ara in aid of the local branch of the Plunket Socitv. The pe’forman c commences at 8.15 p.m. and picture prices are being charged.

Why remain grey when you can restore original colour of your hair with. Rachel Tonic. 3s 6d bottle W. E, Williams, chemsit-. —Advt.