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Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1932, Page 4

An entertainment and prize giving will he held in All Saints’ Hall on Wednesday evening.

An important meeting of the Boxing Cluib will be held to-niglit at 7 o’clock isharp) at Keller’s rooms.—Advt.

Addison’s dainty loeknit pyjamas, underskirts, nights, \e-ts and khic-k v.also fuji underwear. Bathing togs etc., etc., are all acceptable as ’Xmas gifts.—Ad'vt.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of train alterations from 24th to 27th December, in connection with the Christmas Holidays, also Hokitika Races on 26th and 27th December.

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, sonys ar-d scents at lowest prices, Inspection invited.— Advt,

For the first time ip its 147 years’ history, says a message dated Pecember 2nd, ‘ The Times,” London, has appeared with a double column heading in its news columns. The heading is over the report of the Debts Note from Britain to the United SVitos.

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

For catching a 241 b eel in the llutt rver about half a mile above Silverstream railway bridge, Master 11. G. Benefield, of Lower Hutt, has been awarded a free boys’ license for the present trout season. The eel was 4ft 6in long and 16* inches in girth. When opened it was found to contain a twelve-inch trout swallowed whole.

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 war on the white butterfly in the Hawke’s Bay province has met with marked success, says an exchange. Reports from various parts indicate that the pest is by no means as prevalent f.s last year. Market gardeners state that cauliflowers have been almost, free from the butterfly, but the cabbage continue.? to be affected, though to a lesser degree than before, Field crops, too, show an improvement, and it has been stated that the roinfth has played its share in keeping down the pest,

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

, Sir Henry Buckleton, general manner of the Bank of New Zealand, completed fifty-four years’ service with the bank on Thursday. He joined the bank’s Sydney branch as a boy in 1878, and his salary was then £SO per annum. After a long perid, of service in Australia Sir Henry was transferred from the Melbourne branch —where he was acting-accountant—to New Zealand to fill the position of accountant at the Hamilton branch of the bank. This was in 1892. A year later he was appointed accountant at Auckland. His first post as manager was at the New Plymouth branch. In 190 Ghe was appointed manager at Auckland, and in 1920 he was appointed general manager. Sir Henry was knighted in 1929 for distinguished services in banking in New Zealand.

“Hullo,” says father, when he wakes up on Christmas morning, “who put this Art Union ticket under my pillow?” “I did,” says mother, “and I wish you a merry Christmas, and hope it wins you the first prize of £2000.” Closes next Saturday with the local agent. A. H. Lawn tobacconist. —Advt.

Fire totally destroyed the Bellvue Co-operative Coal Mining Party’s binns, screening plant, and a newlyerected coal chute, together with over 100 tons of coal, at the Eight Mile, on the Groymouth-Westport Coastal Roacl yesterday morning. The Bellvue mine, which is one of the largest co-operative mines on the West Coast, has been operative for the past tour years, and has employed up to twenty men, there being nine men at present employed there. A new chute, costing approximately £BO, has just been completed, :md this was also destroyed. It should take about three weaks or a month for the lire to burn out properly, when it is likely new binns will have to be erected at tile cost of about £7OO. The binns destroyed cost approximately that amount and the party will be heavy losers as the Finns and contents were only insured for £SOO, with the Mercantile and General Insurance Company.

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.

Th 6 Gael arrived 0 n Saturday from Bruce Bay and sails to-day for Mapua.

Girls, he will be proud to wear sox, ties, braces etc. if you purchase them at W. H. Stopfoi til’s.—Advt.

The Conservator of Forests invites tenders for milling timber in Reserve No 1622.

What a nice Xmas box. Just the thing for sporting; a hiking suit and hat this hot weather at a very moderate price at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt..

Last week provided the best record for sunshine for a week for the year, the total being 82 hours 26 minutes. A daily average of 11 hours 48 minutes.

St. Mary’s Club euchre to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 8 o’clock. First prize, Christmas' ham; second, third and fourth prizes, Christmas goods. Admission Is.—Advt.

In connection with the holiday arrangements the. Railway Department are running an excursion train from Greymouth to Lake Maliinapua on Sunday, January Ist.

A ball to celebrate Christmas will be held in the Kokatahi Hall' on Wednesday night, when the enjoyment of adults and children will be specially catered for. Supper, fruit and sweets will be handed round, and good music music will he, provided.

Tlie following programme will bo carried out by Mr Leg Grummett and his dance band of Christchurch Dec, 26, Hokitika (All Saints’ Hall); Deo, 27 Waiho Hpll; Peo 28, Herb Moore's cabaret Greymouth; Pec 29, Harihftri; Dec 30, Fox Glacier; Pec 31, Boss; lan 2, Blackball; Jan 3, Westport (U. F.S. Hall).—Advt.

Constable Best left for Mataimii yesterday to take charge of the police duties in that district. Constable Moodie ler.ves Mataimii to-morrow to take up new duties at Kurow, North Otago.

Schroder and Co are showing a hundred and one' things suitable, for Christmas gifts. Powders, face creams, handkerchiefs, perfumes, gloves, and other things too numerous to mention. Further supply of hats to hand at Schroder’s.—Advt.

At this time of the year one often hears the following.—“Oh dear, I just don’t know what to buy my gentleman friend for a Christmas present.’’ Let A. H. Lawn decide for you. He has a wonderful range of suitable goods. Pipes, tobacco pouches, boxes of cigars, cigarettes, safety razors, shaving outfits, petrol cigarette lighter?, shaving brushes, strops, cigarette cases and all tobacconists sundries. Call in and look them over.—Advt.

The silver trophies for the two princial event? at the Westland Racing Club and Westland Trotting Club meetings respectively, are now on view at Brocklehurst’s, Revell Street. For the Westland Cup the trophy is a cabinet of cutlery, and for the Trotting Cup, a silver Cup. Both are handsome trophies. They are donated by the Westland Licensed Victuallers,

Men 1 do not forget mother this ’Xr-tos. She ( will appreciate a nice supper cloth, pair of hose etc. at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

For men’s wear Addison’s are right up to date with the latest and the moderate priced. Kelsam suits, mens and boys sports blazers, boys 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.

Two well known and honored citiz en & of the town for over sixty years, who were married at Hokitika on Decembei 20th, 1882, are celebrating their golden wedding to-morrow. They are .Mr and Mrs Robert Rose of Gibson Quay and will have the very best wishes on the happy anniversary from host of friends in all parts of New Zealand, and none more hearty than from residents of this district where both are so well known.

What about a change from that “home brew” haircut that you lia\e been' having all the year? Come to A_ H. Lawn’s up-to-date haircutting saloon, and look smart for Christmas. Common sense prices charged for all work, and no extra prices for civility and cleanliness. —Advt.

As the result of representations over a period of years the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association has obtained the following privilege : Where an appeal for pension is lodged on the ground of attributability, the appellant on application to the commissioner of pensions, may receive a pi'ecis of his case, outlining (a) all movements during his war service; (b) particulars of all recorded casualties ; (c) particulars of applications to pensions board following discharge, including references to the disabilities on which such applications are based ; (cl) periods for which pension ha s been paid

Pure, piquant, full-flavoured—Shar-land’s is the recognised leader among vinegars. For salads, pickles, sauces or for the table always stipulate Sharland’s vinegar. In bottlo or bulk. Ml stores.—Advt. Natural colour and lustre restored to greying 'hair by voing Rachel Hair Tonic. 3 S 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt,