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Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1932, Page 4

Paterson’s have gupt opened up r. large selection of children’s frocks in all sizes. Call and inspect.

The programme of the Westland Trotting Club for their summer meeting on the Hokitika raceocurse on January 4th. is published in this issvje.

The final night of the R.S.A. euchre tournament will take place in the Soldiers’ Hall on Monday. November 28th at 8 o’clock.

Ensure successful p'ckles and sauces this season by usinf New Zealand’s best vinegar—Slmrlxud’s. Pure, piquant, ful -flavoured. Sold in boftlte or bulk at all stores.—Advt.

The Corsair 'Club excursion from Christchurch takes place to Lake Mahinapua to-morrow, the train being due to arrive at Hokitika at 12,38 p'.tn., and leaving for the Lake Eoven minutes later. The train leaves Lake Mahinapua on the return journey at 5.10 p.m.

On Monday night at the Soldiers’ Rail 'the final night Pf the R.S.A. euchres t-ak-e© place. There wUI be 4 Xmas hams foT'competition, 2 for ladies and 2 for gents, the results of the 7 night aggregate will also be announced.

The Westland County Council is calling for tenders (closing on the 13th prox.) for Petersen road construction contract, and supplies of cement and hardware etc., for the council; and also for small sea beach gravel delivered at Hokitika, for the county depot at Kanieri.

Final night, R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Monday, November 28th., at 8 o’clock. Ist. prize, ladies, ’Xmas ham; 2nd', prize, ladies, ’Xmas ham; Ist. prize, gents, ’Xmas ham.; 2nd. prize, gents, ’Xnnas ham. Ladies aggregate prize, ’Xmas ham. Gents aggregate prize, ’Xmas ham. Roll up for the final night. Good prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The annual tea meeting for the young people of St. Andrew’s Church was held last evening in St. Andrew's Hall. There was a large attendance and a plentiful supply of eatables wa s provided, Later in the evening, before an attendance of the congregation a pleasing musical programme was rendered by the Sunday School scholars under the capable management of Misses Jessie Davidson and Elsie Robinson. The entertainment was a very bright one and proved very enjcyable.

The funeral of the late Mr J. L. Hughes took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a. large ©nd representative gathering of friends from all round the district. Requiem Mass was celebrated 1 at St. Mary’s Church in the morning and the service at the graveside was conducted by .Rev. Father McKay. There were a very large number of beautiful floral tributes placed on the graveside iMchidiug wreaths from the West Coast Rugby Union, Westland Rugby Sub-Union, Exo c l=ior Football Club, Kiwi Football Club, Hokitika Ladies’ Hoekev Club, P. and T. Department, and the Hokitika Mental Hospital Staff.

An enterprising young woman with thoughts of the apparel affected by many girl hikers probably in her mind and "certainly with'a regard for comfort, startled members of the Ngataring'a Tennis Club, Stanley Bay, Auckland, by appearing on the courts in blue “shorts.” The upshot of her action was a hurried consultation of club officials, and a deputation to the girl concerned. The officials made it clear to the member that in their opinion she was not conforming with the ordinary dictates of tennis fashion. Although there were probably reasons for her action, no dispute arose, and the girl agreed not to adopt such a form of dress again.

To those about looking for value in squares carpets, runners, hearth rugs, doormats, and curtains, will do well to pay Gchroder and Co. a visit. Special inducement will bo given to large purchasers. Values cannot be beaten. —Advt. Baby’s delicate lungs need continuous protection against coughs and colds and the more dangerous ailments that devel p from them. Five baby Tonking s Linseed Emulsion -it’s perfectly safe and builds up the system ag-.inst such complaints. Sold everywhere. lu bd, 2s 6d and 4s 6d —Advt There’s no finer quality than New Zealand’s own brew—Sharland’s vinegar. It’s pure, it’s full-flav aired, it’s piquant. In bottle or bulk. All stores.—Advt. Grey hair must be re-vitalised at roots to restore natural colour. Rachel Tonic cops this. Not a dye. 3s 6d W. E Williams, chemist. —Advt. dchrod'O) and Co. are now showing a fine selection of frocks at very fine cut prices, ranging from 12s 6d to r.7,s fid; an early call is essential Advt,

Owing to counter attractions the final night of the R.S.A. euchres will be field on Monday night instead of Tuesday.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify that their store cattle sale a.t. Arahura will now take place on Wednesday, 7th. December at 1 p.m.

Leech’s Service Store has a special notice on page 1 of this issue setting out the prices of groceries and vegetables which is of special interest to the housewife.

Advice has been received that Mr Les. Grimmett and his dance band wid be making another visit to Hokitika at Xmas time, when they will arrange for a number of dances in various centres.

Grass, the only thing that thrives on a succession of “cuts.”—The humour of this remark by Mr W. A. Waters, of the Hokianga Luncheon Club, when moving a vote of thanks to the 'Governor-General for his address on “Grass,” was thoroughly appreciated by the large gathering. 'MiWaters drew renewed laughter when he observed that a. cow blown on grass constituted “inflation” of the worst kind.

The death took place early this morning of Mr Tom Morgan, who passed away quietly in his sleep at the residence of his daughter, Mrs J. Cameron. The deceased was a well known identity of Hokitika and formerly of Kumara. He was a native of Monmouth, England, and 87 years of age. He had' resided for 68 years in New Zealand, mostly on the West Coast, where he followed mining pursuits for many years, latterly residing at Hokitika with his daughter, being a well known figure in the town. Deceased leaves a family of on© son, (Mr Sydney Morgan of Sydney) and seven daughters (Mrs Salmon of Sydney, Mrs Sadler of "Wellington, Mrs Blake of Lower Hutt, Mrs Cooper of T'? Awamutu, Mrs Brice of Morrinsville, Mrs F. Hahn of Ahaura, and Mrs J. Cameron of Hokitika). The funeral will take place ‘on Monday afternoon.