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Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1932, Page 4

For better suit s at low cash prices try us first. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

A flannel dance will be held on December 2nd. at Token’s Hall in laid Arahura Tennis Club.

Men! We . lead the way, others /follow. For style quality and fashion shop only at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify the (services of a competent shearer are avail-able at once.

Mr J. E. Davis, representing the Lex MacDonald concert party, arrived in Hokitika, to-day, arranging matters for the concert on Saturday, the 26th inst.

The usual weekly eirhre tournament at St. Mary’s Club room will be held this (Thursday) night, at 8 o’clock.' The prizes are: First, 701 b sugar, second 501 b flour; third 21b tea; fourth 41b butter. Admission Is,—Advt.

Do not be misled. W© can quote and supply low priced suits if required. Let u-s assist you in selecting your Xmas suit. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

The many friends of Mr and Mrs James Toohey of Sale Street, will hear with regret of the death this morning at Westland Hospital of their seven year old son, Brian, after a long illness.

The dignity of the Auckland Police Court was disturbed when a young man who had been fined for a minor offence replaced his hat on his head, regardless of a constable’s warning, and walked noisily from the courtroom. “Bring that man' back and place him in the prisoners’ room,” ordered the Magistrate, Mr W. R. McKean, S.M. “Ke must learn to respect the Court.” The offender, who pleaded ignorance, was held in custody until after the rising of the Court about half an hour later.

. Men! We want minimum deposit of two pounds on tailored-to-measure suits. Be well dre-ssed by purchasing your Xmas suit from W. H. Stopforth.— Advt.

Every time a large windjammer comes to Auckland old sailormen who everlastingly mourn the passing of the age of sail regretfully remark that probably the port will never see such a ship again, soys an exchange. There nre still a few of the big sailers left, .and Auckland is to be visited by one of them early in the New Year, The German four-masted barque Passat, with a cargo of guano, is expected to arrive late in January, although it is not definitely known where her ■ cargo is being loaded. At first it was stated that the vessel would pick up her freight at Juan de Nova, but that report proved incorrect. The Passat, which is a steel vesel, was built at Hamburg 22 years ago.

A dance in aid of the Three Mile Tennis Club wiU be held in the Three Mile Hall on Friday, November 18. Music by Messrs Cook and Ackers. Efficient M.C. Home made supper. •Prizes for Monte Carlo and lucky seat. Ladies' Is, gentlemen Is 6d.—Advt.

To those about looking for value in linoleum®, .squares, carpets, runners, hearth rugs, doormats, and curtains, will do well to pay fichroder and Co. a vi-siti. Special Induce men’, will be given to large purchasers. Values cannot be beaten.—Advt.

A 'bridge over the Haupiri river giving road access to Koipara settlement was opened yesterday when there was a large gathering of representative local bodies. Complimentary speeches were made by several present after which the assemblage adjourned to the bridge where the Chairman (Mr W. Fisher), in the unavoidable absence of the Member for the District, asked Mrs T. A. Johnston to cut the ribbon. The ribbon wias held by Mrs T. Ma,Hinson and Mrs J. M. P. Coate's, two settlers of the district, and was cut by Mrs Johnston, who declared the bridge open amid cheers. After tire Opening ceremony, the whole party journeyed on about six miles to the actual Haupiri Plains and all were greatly impressed with the large area of clear, flat land that omened out of the bush in front of them.

Schroder and Co. are now showing a fine selection of frocks at very fine cut prices, ranging from 12s 6d to 57. s 6d; an early call is essential. — Advt. Publics preference has proved the effectiveness of Tonking’s Linsefed Emulsion for remedying coughs ani colds and all such kindred ailments. Try it your self next time. Extremely pleasant to take. Sold everywhere. Is 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d —Advt.

Restore colour to greying hair with Rachel Hair Tonic. Not a dye or a dain. 3s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

There’s a big difference between “vi gar” and Sharland’s Vinegar. Sin,eland’s is the recognised leader. It’s piquant, so pure, so full-flavoured. Browed in New Zealand. Sold in bottle or hulk at all stores.—Advt.