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Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1932, Page 4

Mr Les. Grummitt and his Dance Band from Christchurch twill open at the All Saints’ Hall on Boxing night. —Advt. The Westland County 'Council is calling for tenders, closing on 10th. January, for the erection of Three ?dilc Creek bridge near Okarito. A paddy’s market in connection with St. iMary.’s Guild will be held in Keller’s sample rooms on Friday afternoon and evening. Wide variety go ode, poultry, cakeg and fancy goods.—Advt. Matter s are well in train for die summer meeting of toe Westland Racing Club opening on Monday next. The course and appointments are in excellent order, and with fhe promise of fair fields there should ba excellent sport. The Railway Department is providing a special, train service oyer the Westland section. The Municipal Band will be at the course both days, and render programmes of music. The death occurred on Tuesday of •Sergeant Charles Henry McGlone, who was in charge of the Police Force at Westport. He had been in ill-health for some time, and went off' duty about a fortnight ago. Deceased, who was about 63 years of age, was due to retire on completed service, in about twelve months’ time. He was a member of a well-known Ivumara family, and, on leaving that district, joined the artillery, subsequently entering the Police ’ Force. He is survived by his widow and ofie daughter (Mrs Johnston), FiVd '.Smith’s CV.iristvliimdi dtuuoo orchestra are playing for a grand holiday dance in the iSoldiers’ Hall on Boxing Night and also on Tuesday, December 27th. Reduced prices, 2« each. Five first tf.'nss players.—Advt. During the past week there lias been a decided increase in business transactions, the approach of the Christmas season having had a distinct t fleet, which has proved very welcome to business' people. The fine weather experienced has assisted materially in this connection. The shops are wearing a festive appeaance, and there is every prospect of the demand continuing for the remaining days of the week. As notified the principle business people will oberve Monday, Tuesday and 'Wednesday of next week as holidays. Order your Christmas drinks now to ensure early delivery. Over twenty different flavours to choose from. Just ring 92m and leave the rest to us. —Advt.

The annual prize giving and entertainment in connection with All Saints Sunday School took place last evening when there was a good attendance. The entertainment took th e form oi seven living pictures of India, dealing with the hardship suffered by the women, this being depicted by the scholar . The prize giving was performed by the Vicar (the Rev. H. J. W. Knights), who referred to the good work done :in the school during the year by Mrs Walker, and by the staff, Misses A. Gill man, E. Hansford, J. Keller, J. Thompson and J. Andrews. The proceeds <>t the evening, togetliei with other offerings will be forwarded to St. Saviours’ orphanage.

The firm of A. R. Willis Ltd. of Gre.vmouth is starting n sawmill to cut white pine at Lower Wataroa. The timber is sit united' on the south sul© of the Vaitangi river, and owing to the Imd ford, a tramway bridge 250 fee* in length is now in course of erection. Mr Murdoch, County Chairman, was in the locality this week, and the settlers asked that an effort ',e inad e have the bridge .planked for pedestrian and light stock traffic. It appears owing to the deep ford settlers are hampered 1 in crossing -sheep and lambs, and some losses have occurred. Mr Min dock recognised the wisdom of the suggestion, and is in comma:, icaition with [the .District Engineer, enquiring what it would be possible to do in the matter.

Addison’s dainty locknit pyjamas, underskirts, nights, vests ami knickers, also Fuji u: derwear. Bathing togs etc., o'.c., arc all acceptable r.o LX mas gifts,- A.d'vt,

Patronise local industry—lnsist on Konegast Bros., Dry Ginger Ale, which lias been on sale for the last 45 years.—Advt. Don’t forget the “Merry ’Xmas” Art Union, £4OOO in prizes, closes Saturday 24th., no extension. Tickets 2s 6d. What a nice Xmas box. Just the tiling for sporting; a hiking suit anci hat this hot weather at a very moderate price at Schroder and Co’s. —Advt. Fred Smith’s Christchurch dance orchestra are pdaying for a grand oance in the. Kokatahi Public Hall on Tmirsday, December 29th., then at Harihari on Friday, December 30th. Deduced pricey, 2s each, so roll up.— Advt. ...... The musical comedy company of -Messrs Stanley McKay and Paul Warton, of twenty-five performers, which lias come direct from Sydney to the West Coast arrived last evening from Christchurch. They open their Dominion tour on Boxing Day (Monday) at the Princess Theatre. Tlie death took place at Dunedin on Tuesday, of Mr William Henry Franklin, who was for many years clerk at the Brunner Mines office, and was later on the clerical staff of Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. The deceased, who was in his ' eighty-fifth year, was a brother of Mr T. Franklin, Cowper Street, Greymouth. 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.

“Our country to-day needs women, strong, healthy, clear-sighted and steady in the midst of all the uncertainties of a perplexed world,” stated Miss G. E. Mayhew, headmistress of Marsden School, Wellington. “The girls to make those women are here; it is thn responsibility of home and school to see that they are equipped for the work that lies before them. Education is, of necessity, a slow process, but it seems t 0 be the only one which offers hope for the future. Kortegasts’ Christmas special—jusfrutc sparkle. A delicious thirst quencher. Just the drink for the warm weather. Phone 92m for prompt delivery.—Advt. I’lie death occurred yesterday of a very estimable pioneer colonist, Mr 3 Mary Ann Cockerell, at the residence of her daughter, Mas Muir, of Gladstone Siding. Deceased who was; a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, had reached the ripe age of 86 years, and prior to coming to the West Coast she had been for a lengthy period si resident of Dunedin, She had booh ailing for the past nine months. She leavos one son, Mr Robert Cockerell, of Dunedin, and three daughters, Mesdames Scott (Melbourne), McGrath and Muir (Gladstone Siding).

The question of the auditing of public appeals was mentioned at the last meeting of the "Wellington City Council. Mr W. Appleton said lie was very pleased to see that Happiness Week had been a great success, but he would' like to ask whether that and similar appeals to .the public were the subject of properly audited reports to the town clerk. The public had been very generous, but lie thought that they would be even more generous if they new that all appeals were subject to audit and report. The accountants of the city would willingly assist. The Mayor. Hr T. C. A. Hislop, s aid that an audit of the Happiness Week accounts was being prepared. Streetday collections were subject to audit, and he agreed that all appeals should be so- treated.

The harbourmaster at Greymouth (Captain F. W. Cox), reported that during the month of November the bar maintained a fair averagei depth whilst the weather was only moderately favourable for shipping movements. The depths at high water were:— Spring tides: November 15, bar 19ft Gins., river 21ft 9ins; November 29, bar 2oft., river 23ft. Neap tides: November 7, bar 20ft bins, river 26ft 6in&; November 22, bar 19ft llins, river 20ft llins. The month’s mean average was: bar 21ft 2ins, river 21ft 6in. The rainfall for November was 7.58 inches, which fell on 18 days. The shipping returns for November were :—lnward, 22 steamers, of 14,356 tons; onward 20 steamers, of 12,412 tons. The dredge sailed for Wellington on November 14th for slipping and general overhaul, arriving back on November 27th. Pickles, sauces, f salads will all taste better if you use Sharland’s vinegar. This pure, full-flavoured condiment is a recognised quality New Zealand product In bottle or bulk. All stores. ■—Advt.