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Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1932, Page 4

The entries for the fat stock sale at Araliura on Monday appear in this issue. Sincerity sports trousers cost no more, and are superior to all other makes.—W. H. Stopforth.—Advt. A special notice in reference to Ernest Adams Ltd., Christmas fare appears in this issue. For everything bright and new in men’s wear, shop at 'NY. H. Stcpforth’s. —Advt. An anouncement appears in this issue in refence to the Merry Xmas Art Union. Mothers, if you want quality in sheets and towels shop at W. H. Stopfor th’s- —Advt. Air E. Stoop of Woodstock has been appointed 1 valuer of mining property for the Cbunty of Westliand. The valuation is an annual one and takes place in January of each year.. When the Arbitration Court sat at Hokitika yesterday only one case was down for hearing, a compensation claim, hut when it was called, counsel advised that the claim had been settled out of court, and the case was struck out. Counsel were Messrs A. It. Elcock (defendant) and J. A. Murdoch (plaintiff).

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

The entries for the Hokitika Christmas race meeting opening on Boxing Day appear in this issue. There is a good entry of horses, upwards of 50 being nominated, several of which will be new performers here. There is promise of good average fields, some of the events being well filled. The weights declared by Mr S. iNoble of Reefton will appear next Friday, and the acceptances will be due on the following Friday at 8.30 o’clock. The meeting being fully launched should be attended with good success-

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

At Waiho Gorge this evening there will be a large gathering of settlers from all parts of the south and of officers of th e Public Works Department, together with Messrs Murdoch (County ' Chairman), and Jeffries M.0.C., and others to do honour to Mr M. Carroll, Public Works Oversee., who has just retired, and also to Mr Green of Tataie permanent roadman, also just retiring. Both ( employees have had a long public service and presentations will he made to both officers. A social is to follow, for which .purpose the Happiness Boys of Hokitika will provide the music. As residents, will be present from the far south of Westland, the gathering, will he a very representative one. Brighten up your home with some of the linoleums (new designs), shadow tissues, cushions, hearth rugs, runners, and the very newest in curtain nets, now showing at Addisons. Call and inspect.—Advt. At the address below, skilled and fashionable b lirfGessing ic a speciality The moan up-to-date equipmerl foi hair waving, shampooing, end othe, treatments has been installed, and your most exacting requirements ban oeen catered for. Miss Zilla SttpLeLs Towell Street.—Advt. Schrode r , and O. 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.

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. Wsther it’s for salads, for sauces, for pickles, or for table use you cannot better Sharland’s vinegar—the pure, piquant, full-flavoured , vinegar which is brewed in New Zeaalnd. Sold in bottle or bulk. All stores. —Advt. Why remain grey when you can restore original colour of your hai r with lfaclu'l Hair Toivc. 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist—Advt. Pickles, sauces and salads are always more successful when made with Sharland’s vinegar—pure, piquant, full-flavoured. Now Zealand’s best. Accept no other. In bottle or bulk. All stores.—Advt. Restore grey hair in nature’s own way. Use Rachel Hah- Tonic, which re-vitalises roots. 3s 6d bottl e W. E. W i !>’- ia ms, chorn is t. —A dvt. To those about looking for value in linoleums square* carpets, runners, hearth rug 6, doormat*, and curtains, will do well to pay llchroder and Co. a visit!. Special inducemen'i wjll be given to lame purchasers. Values cannot be beaten.—Advt. Grey hair must be re-vitalised at roots to restore natural colour. Rachel Tonic does this. Not a dye. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, chomjst, —Advt.

The Mount David Sluicing Company's wash-up for four days’ work, yielded ITozs of gold. Men! we have an extensive range of read-to-wear suits arriving, priced from fit's fid at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt It is understood that several cases of diphtheria are at present being treated in the Greymouth Hospital, while other suspected cases are under observation. 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 A whale 81ft in length, Bft through and with a spread of 16ft on the tail, was washed up on the beach at the mouth of Waimea Creek, about, a mile north of Awatnua last night and was discovered and claimed by Messrs L. Kelly and It. Roberts of Awatuna. In regard to the Greymouth Acclimatisation Society’s competition for the biggest eel caught, yesterday at thp lower end of the wharf, adjacent to the,lagoon, Mr T. Mclntyre landed a 34 pounder, measuring oft lOins in length and 17 inches in girth. On Thursday, an eel, weighing 191bs, and measuring 3ft in length, and and 14£in irr girth'was caught, but the present catch is the biggest so far to date.

Last year there were over 300 children in the local schools who could not swim. There are far more this year. The Swimming Club are anxious to help the kiddies. The public can help the club by rolling up to the dramatic entertainment “Turned Up,” in the Princess Tjiectre next Tuesday evening, as half the profits will be handed to the Swimming Club. Jf you want to help the children roll up. A packed house would be very welcome.

Sincerity suits are recognised as the best suits of their 1 class in New Zealand, and are even lower in price than competitive makes. Be measured to-day at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The bush residence at Hohonu on the Greenstone s'de of Lake Brunner, owned and occupied by Mr W. McKenzie, head water ganger for the Hohonu Gold Sluicing Coy-, was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday cving while the owner was away at a distance of two miles to bring his mid-weekly supply of food from the roadside. On his return c nly a heap of ruins was left. Mr McKenzie is a heavy loser, as the whole of his clothes and household effects were destroyed.

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

Men I we have n complete stock of all Edtish and New Zealand made hats, priced from 6s lid to 4os at. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Grey hair! Rachel Tonic re-grows natural colour straight from the hair roots. Not a dye." 3s 6d 'W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.