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Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1932, Page 4

Entries for the Arahnra fat stock sale on Monday appear in this issue.

Men! do not forget mother this She iwill appreciate a nice supper doth, pair of hose etc. at W. H. Stcipforth’s.— Advt.

The evening service at the Methodist Church to-morrow will be a song service entitled “Charity Never Faileth,” with counectional readings and music.

Addison’s can show you splendid value in ladies millinery, frocks, coats, sk’Pifi, jumpers, .scarves, handbags, etc. Call to-day and let us fit you out for the holidays.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify that their sale An tl’.ie mart, announced' for Tuesday will be held on Wednesday afternoon raid announce additional entries.

Men! She usually prefers a nice box of handkerchiefs or a pair cf silk hose. ,We have the variety at W. H. Stopf orth’s. —Advt.

The Rev C. 0. Hailwood was admitted to the Westland Hospital late last night and was operated upon this morning for appendicitis. His condition is stated to he satisfactory.

Mr Robert Pollock of the Stanley McKay and Paul Warton Musical and Comedy Coy. was in town to-day, arranging for a two nights’ season on Monday and Tuesday, December 26 and 27 (race nights).

Men! No need to feel embarrassed about buying ’Xmas presents for the ladies if you shop at W. H. Stopforths. —Advt.

•The Rev. Father Kimhell, S.M., who from 19G0 to 1902 was curate to th.pj late Dean Carew, is visiting Greymoutli, conducting the annual retreat of the Grey mouth Convent. Later, Father Kimhell conducts retreats at Hokitika, Westport,, and Christchurch. Father Ivimbell .is attached to the Marist Fathers’ Mission Staff.

Matron Anderson, of the Westland Hospital, will be pleased to receive gifts and donations for Christmas cheer for the inmates of the Hospital and Old Peoples’ Home. All donations "ill be thankfully appreciated and acknowedged.—Advt.

The acceptances for the first day of the Westland Racing Club’s meeting on Boxiny day appear in this issue. The fields promise well, and as the Qlub has decided to. pay two dividends in race in which five or more horses, separately owned start, there should be good opportunity for investment. The Railway Department lias a good train .service to all parts of the Westland section, and on the second night a train will depart, for Christchurch after the races. The course and appointments are in excellent order, and it requires only sesonable weather to ensure a bumper meeting.

It has been brought to the notice of headquarters of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association that the question of selling poppies for a street day collection, has been talked of by an organisation in Wellington. Headquarters have decided that, as the Flanders’ poppy has been memorial .flown of ex-servicemen in the British Empire for some twelve years past, local authorities be requested to stipulate ‘‘any permission for a street sale day to any organisation not connected with the Association be granted subject to the proviso that the P°PPy c^e ' sign be in no way imitated.”

The funeral of the late Police In specter, Philip John McCarthy of Invercargill, and formerly of Greymouth, took place, yesterday, at Karoro Cemetery. There was a. large attendance, including representatives of the Wellington and Christchurch police and twenty-eight members of the West Const * police force in uniform, under Inspector C. W. Lopdell, Greymouth. Requiem Mass was celebrated, v-, r io r to the funeral, at St. Patrick’s Church, the Rev. Father J. Holohan, who also conducted the service at the ■irraveside. where ho was assisted by Rev. Fathers O’Meeghan (Ahaura), and Gregory.

Underwear and beach suits are indispensable for the holiday season, the best selection in town and at prices to suit every pocket. Come early to get the pick at Schroder’s.—Advt.

Bull teeth become white and sparkling by clen-vug with I-o-deut Tooth Pastn Contains iodine. Is 6d tube W . p Williams, chemist.. —Advt.

Girls, he will be proud to wear sox, tie.?, braces etc. if you purchase them at IV. H. Stopfoitil’s.—Advt.

Addison’s dainty locknit pyjamas, underskirts, nights, vests and knickers, also fuji underwear. Bathing togs Ac., etc., are all acceptable as ’Xmas gifts.—AdVt.

Over 260 applications for tickets have been made to the secretary of the Returned Soldiers’ Association for the Christmas tree function at the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co., Ltd., advise dated London 14th inst., as follows Danish butter, 122 ato 1245; New Zealand salted butter 81s to 83s; “Kangaroos,” 80s to 83s; New Zealand cheese, white 54s to 555; New coloured, ocs to 565. dutter and cheese markets steady.

The Blackball mine, employing 70 men, and the Blackball Creek mine, employing 50 men, are working regular time. The main mine has plenty of orders, hut work has been held up occasionally through flcod ; waters preventing the coal being screened.

It is the' practical gifts that will be appreciated this season and Addison’s have just such gifts in great variety. Every woman wants hosiery so they are always acceptable. Prices from 2s 3d to 12s. Gloves, handkerchiefs, cushions,' sonps and scents at lowest prices. Inspection invited.— Advt.

The last dance of the old year and the first of the new year will be held by the Black Hand on New Year’s Eve. Noted for its enjoyable quality in .previous years patrons are assured of a repetition of a good bright evening’s fun. Seven instruments will comprise the orchestra, and owing to it being Saturday night, a “snappy” time is guaranteed.

For men’s wear Addison’s are right up to date with the latest and the moderate priced. Kelsam suits, men,s and boys sports blazeys, hoys high school blazers, caps, sports trousers, cream trousers and pullovers, pyjamas, shirts, singlets, shorts, collars, ties, braces, socks, handkerchiefs, belts, etc., etc., all acceptable for ’Xmas gifts.—Advt.

While working in the bush at Wallis’ sawmill at Inangahua Landing yesterday Mr Mark Judovitch, a well known bushma.n, cut his left foot rather severely when Ins axe slipped. He was attended by Dr L. J. Wicken, and was later admitted to the Reefton Hospital. He suffered considerably from the loss of blood.

One of the fastest and most modern light aeroplanes in New Zealand, a blue sports model Avian, was flown from Wellington to Auckland ill three hours 45 minutes by an Auckland pilot, Mr R. A. Kirkup. The machine, which wag previously used in Wellington by the agents, will in future be flown in Auckland by Mr Kirkup. The Avian is the only machine of its type in New Zealand), and. is moist identical with the Southern Cross Junior, in which Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith made several long flight#..

Regarding the proposed closing of the Stamp Offices at Hokitika, the Member for Westland (Mr J. O’Brien' h?,s received the following message: “I am iuformed by my colleague, the Hon. Minister of Justice, that yon have made representations regarding the closing of the Stamp Duties and Land Transfer Offices at Hokitika, and have stressed the inconvenience which would be caused thereby. I ha - * 1 taken careful note of your representations and desire to state that all aspects of the matter,will be taken into consideration before final action is taken.-Yours faithfully, AY. Downie Stewart, Minister of Finance.”

We regret to record the death of a well known Arahura Valley settler m the person of Mr William Olderog, who passed away alt Westland 'Hospital this morning at 7 o’clock alter an illness extending over a fortnight. The deceased wa s a native of Victoria and ,67 years most of which bad been spent in Westland. As a youth he arrived with his parents in Hokitika from Victoria and when 21 years of age returned to that state and worked on th e railway during the construction of the line from Melbourne to Omeo. Three years later be returned to the 'Coast and Hook up pastoral pursuits remaining here until his death. H's holdings were all situated in the Aiahura Valley where be was well and favourably ' known being an extensive dealer in cattle fattening and growing of stores on a large scale. Throughout his career and especially in hi s own district iMr Olderog wa s a “personna grata” in 6»ie community. He was noted for many kindly actions to others in distress and his belp and advice was at all times available to h* neighbours. He was a lover of a good horse and at intervals raced the well known performers, Jennie Colleen, Gasolene, Scentspray. He was a member of tho Westland Racing Club and the A. and lb Association, but did not take part in local body administration. Mr 01derog_was unmarried. He enjoyed good health up to about 15 mouths ago when he suffered a serious fall owing to the collapse 0 f a bridge at Arahura, the effects of which he nevei completely recovered from. He is sui- ' vived by the following relatives Mrs Barnhill and Mr, s Adamson oi Christchurch, Mrs Dalzell of Runanaga, Mrs Dalgleiek f Arahura, sisters; and tw 0 brothers. Charles and Henry of Arahura. The funeral will leave h : s late. residence, Arahura Valiev at 2.30 p.m. on IMonday.