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Hokitika Guardian, 1 December 1932, Page 4

A notification in reference to Monarch boots appears in this issue.

Sincerity sports trousers cost no more, and are superior to all other makes. —W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

The banks were closed yesterday (3t. Andrew’s Day) and are i also closed agr.in to-day (anniversary of Westland Province),

For everything bright and new in men’s wear, shop at W. H. Stcpforth’s. —Advt,

Mothers, if you want quality in sheets and towels shop atW.H. Stopf orth’s.—Advt.

The comedy “Turned Up” which was so successfully presented on Tuesday evening by St- Paul’s Amateur Dramatic Club is being given at Gieyniouth this evening.

Lines of interest just opened at Addisons:—Ladies’ and children’s dainty millinery, 3 only summer coats, sum-, mer wools, bathing togs and caps, leather handbags, etc,—Advt.

The bye-election for the vacancy in Motueka seat caused by the death of Mr G. C. Black is taking plade to-chiy and some of the results should be available from 8 o’clock onwards.

The Araliura Tennis Club flannel dance in Toker’s Hall on Friday evening will have music by the Bachelor Orchestra and a. good floor should assist in the enjoyment of patrons.

A bushman, Abraham Hudson, 42, married, was injured at his work yesterday morning. • He sustained a lacerated wrist, and injured arm, while in the bush at Kokiri. Hudson was attended by Dr. Wilkinson, and admitted to the Greymouth Hospital shortly after 11 o’clock, his condition being reported as satisfactory,

A boiler-maker, Francis Stanton, 27, while at his work in the railway workshops, at Elmer Lane, Greymouth, yesterday morning, dislocated a shoulder. He is married, residing at Town Belt, Just how the accident happened, is not known, as Stanton was working alone at- the time. He underwent an operation yesterday afternoon, at the Greymouth Hospital.

Men’s fancy sox, made in New Zealand every pair guaranteed priced from 3s 6d to 3s lid per pair at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

In compliance with numerous requests the members of St. Paul’s Dramatic Glub have consented to repeat the performance of “Turned Dp” at the rrincess Theatre next Tuesday evening December 6t>h, when the proceeds will be divided with the Hokitika Swimming Club, which is much in need of funds. Between the performance on it s merits and the worthiness of the causes, another' 'bumper house ma y be expected.

Nominations for all events the two days of the Westland Racing Club s Christmas meeting close to-morrow (Friday) night at 9 o’clock with the Secretary, Mr D. J. Evans. A copy ol the programme appears in this issue. December 26 and '27 will be the race days, both days being public holidays this year owing to Christmas Day falling on Sunday, and being observed the following day, while the Boxing Day holiday will be , observed on Tuesday. Special train arrangements are being made for the race meeting.

The death occurred at Westport suddenly, yesterday, of Mrs G. McKay, a sister of the late Hon. R. J. Seddon. Mrs Mackey was 77 years of age, and had resided ,in Westport for many years. She leaves three sons, (George and Richard, Westport, and John, South Africa), and six daughters (Mesdames L. Nahr and L. Spentm, Westport; Rumbold, Christchurch; Wogan, Wellington; Miss Mackay, Wellintgon ; and Miss Jessie Mackay, Westport).

To those about looking for value in linoleum, s , square" carpets, runners, hearth rugs, doormat", and curtains, will do well to pay Schroder and Co. a visit). Special inducemen'-. will be given to large purchasers. Values cannot be beaten.—Advt. Grey hair! Rachel Hair Tonic regrows natural colour straight from the hair loots. 3s 6d botole W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.

The Gael sailed at midd'ay for Wellington with a cargo of timber.

A sitting of the Transport Board will be held to-morrow morning at 1° o’clock.

Men! we have an.extensive range of read-to-wear suits arriving, priced from 6C-S 6d at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt

The first test match of the present tour, between, England and Australia commences at Sydney t,o-morrow.

Men! it is just three weeks to Christ, mas and we are still prepared to measure and deliver your Christmas suit. Do not delay. Call on Saturday unci be measured by W. H. Stopforth. —Advt.

Brighten up your home with some of the linoleums (new designs), shadow tissues, cushions, hearth rugs, lunners, and the very newest in curtain nets, now showing at Addisons. Call and inspect. —Advt.

Every pair of sheets absolutely guaranteed and for price and : quality we dety all competition. If you want value ‘shop at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt

Sincerity suits are recognised as the best suits of their class in New Zealand, and are even lower in price than competitive makes. Be measured to-day at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt,

The local Croquet Club held a very successful a.-ternoon yesterday, the function having been postponed from last week owing to the inclement weather. There was a large attendance of members and friends. The lawn was looking in capital order, and is proving very satisfactory. A number of competitions were held, which proved veiy enjoyable. Afternoon tea was seived during the course of the proceedings. The Hurry Scurry was won by Mesdaines Robinson and Nightingale, the Hoop-running by Mrs G. A. Terry, and the Golf Croquet by Mrs Garnet Periy. It is intended to hold a- “social afternoon” once a month during the season, the next to he held sometime in January.

Arriving early next week per s.s. Ruahiue, twenty dozen men’s felt hats from the leading hat manufacturers of Great Britain.—W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Men! we have a complete stock of all British and New Zealand made hats, priced from 6s lid to 45s at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.