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Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1932, Page 4

A thanks notice by the members of th,p Keane family appears, in this, issue.

Don’t forget Mr Les Grummitt and llis 'baud plays at the All Saints’ Hall on Boxing Night. Christchurch’B foremost bund,—Advt,

The Kanieri Tennis Club are making every effort for a happy gathering at the Public Hall, Kamieri, on Monday night. This holiday attraction is always a very popular one.

If you’re not' in it, you can’t win it. £2090 first prize in “Merry ’Xmas” Art Union for 2s 6d. Closing Saturday 24th.—Advt.

John Hahn, married, of Menu a, while engaged 'in laying a tramline, near Hutu, on Wednesday afternoon, sustained a broken leg, when a rail foil across it. He wa,s admitted to the Urey mouth Hospital.

A paddy’s market in connection with St. Mary’s Guild will be held in Keller’s sample rooms on Friday afternoon and evening. Wide variety goods, poultry, cakes and fancy goods.—Advt.

The death occurred at the Reef.on Hospital yesterday of Mrs Oliphant, aged 70 years. She was an old resident of the Rcefton district, and had been an inmate of the hospital for a considerable time. She was predeceased by her husband, but is survived by on.e son, Mr Robert Craig, of Maruia Road, Reefton.

I'Ydd Smith's Oliristxdnurch dance orchestra are playing for a grand holiday dance in the ISoldiers’ Hall on Boxing Night and also on Tuesday, December 27th. Reduced prices, 2>s each. Five first dlass players.—Advt.

A head-on collision between two motor cars took place on the Brunner bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Oic of the ears, a Pontiac, was driven by Mr ij. Sadler, Nelson Greek, and alu» other by a resident of Stillwater. The Pontiac was comnarativelv und an’•aged, hut the other car, which had no bumper bar, was considerably damage:] about the radiator, and mudguards, and the windscreen was smashed. Order your Christmas drinks now to ensure early delivery. Over twenty different flavours to choose from. Just dug O’Jm and leave the rest to us. —Advt. A last passage from England to New Zealand was made by the New Zealand '-'hipping Company’s motor-liner Rangitata, which arrived at Auckland from I..union early on Troiday morning, i tii' \ esse I brought M 8 passengers. Owing to the ,proximity of the Christv >u the Rangitata brought an imusua'lfv large, qmintiy of mail matter. Letter ; lone totalled 1000 bags, and there were alwo i»SO bags of parcels A big party .i' postal officials were on Queen's wharf to take prompt delivery of tlie mail when iho liner berthed.

The Merry ’Xmas art union closes on Saturday, the first pnze i« £2lM>.

Patronise local industry—lnsist on Kortegast Bros., Dry Ginger Ale, which has been on sale for tlie last 45 years.—Advt.

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

A 1 r John Hurren of Kumara, who 'ms been associated with most activities in that town for many years, including the Fire Brigade, Football Giuo and inert:; Committee was entertained at a smoke concert on Wednesday evening. Hurren is coming to Hokitika having purchased the uikery busines of Air T. Moynihan.

Kortegasts’ Christmas . special—jus,fri:tc sparkle. A delicious thirst quencher. Just the drink for the warm weather. Phone 92m for prompt delivery. —Advt.

The annual dance of the Black Hand Orchestra will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on New Year's Eve, Saturday, December 3fist. Successful iti the past, this annual fixture will b© no except ion to the rule next week. Do your share towards making it a happy night by swelling the gay throng at the Soldiers’ Hall.

Yesterday was the longest day of the year, the sun then reaching fra greatest southern declination, This marks tho summer solstice and the technical beginning of summer; although meteorologically summer seems to have already established itself, Now the days will gradually contract as the sun begins to move toward the north once more.

Fred Smith’s Christchurch dance orchestra are playing for a grand nance in the Kokatahi Public Hall on Thursday, December 29th., then at Harihari on Friday, December 30th. Reduced prices, 2s each, so roll up.— Advt.

A young man, Mr Robert Simpson, had a fortunate escape from serious injury at about 11 o’clock on Wednesday night, when his motor-cycle struck a large stone in High Street, near the Grey Technical School, and somersaulted. Simpson was thrown heavily, but escaped with a few bnrses and abrasions. The motor-cycle was not seriously damaged.

’file following Greymouth candidates passed in the subjects indicated in the recent accountancy professional examinations: —T. J. Higgins, Economics and Mercantile Law 11. A. K. Smith, Mercantile Law I and Bankruptcy. G. Walters, Mercantile Law 11 and Bankruptcy. In the Solicitor’s Examination, Mr Cyril R. McGinley, of Greymouth, passed in Law of Property and Law of Contract,

Tlie danger of explosives and tffttiS erink of an in flammable nature being placed iii dustbins is pointed out by the municipal authorities in Wellington, and a warning is given of the consequences of such action. A recent consignment of refuse- to the destructor contained a tin of wood stain which probably contained methylated spirit or some similar explosive agent, for the tin exploded and the City Council employee was so badly burned that lie had to be sent to hospital.

The present year . has been noteworthy in the number of comets discovered, over a dozen such objects, either expected periodic comets or entirely new bodies, being observed during 1932. If the present comet proves to be the long-lost Temple's Comet, the determination of its orbit mayreveal in what manner the Leonid meteor .stream escaped the predicted collision with the earth on November 17 last. The Leo-nidls are meteoric debris left in th e wake of Temple’s ; Comet and moving round the sun, in a period of 33 years, in a path closely resembling that of the parent comet.

A point hag been raised by the audit office in Respect to Mr W. Jeffi ies seat on the Westland County Council. It appears as District Agents for the Royal Exchange Assurance Company, W. Jeffries and Coy., collected certain premiums on ingurancle from the Council, and the 'audit office has held that as Mr Jeffries’ firm received a commission on the premiums, this constituted a disqualification as a councillor. The audit loffiH? therefore pointed out it war, unlawful for Mr Jeffries to act as a councillor until s uch time as he was •again validly elected to the Council. A similar ease occurred last year in respect to th e representation in the Central Riding and the councillor was re-elected. It is u n'Uerstood’ Mr Jeffrie,? has been askhd by h'is fellow councillors to stand again, and he has consented to do so and is being nominated.

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

Pickles, sauces, salads will all taste better if you use Sliarlaud’s vinegar. This pure, full-flavoured condiment is a recognised quality New Zealand product In bottle or hulk. All stores. -Advt.

Restore grey hair in nature’s own way. Use Rachel Hair Tonic, which re-vitalises roots, 3s 6d bottl e AY. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.

Don’t ask for vinegar—stipulate Sharland’s vinegar and get the best at no extra cost, Brewed in New Zealand. Pe.ro, piquant and full-flav-oured. Sold in bottle or bulk at all stores. —Advt,

The Gael arrives to-morrow morning from W ellingtmi.

A donation of twelve iced cakes has been made to the Mayor’s unemployment fund bv Ernest Adams Ltd.

Work is offering for married men j at Waitangi on construction work. Applications to be made to J. OCluskey on Wednesday next.

At the Alagi-strateh Court this morning (before Messrs Jeffries and Benjamin, justices, on tlvj application of the police a , prohibition order was granted against a resident of Rose, a single man. \

Mr C. L. Harper, of Christchurch, has been, appointed assistant master of the Hokitika District High School in succession to Air J. Niven who has resigned. Mr Harper will commence his duties 'at the beginning of next year.

Tho Hokitika Boxing Association is holding a boxing tournament in the swimming baths on Monday night, the first bout to start at 7.30 o’clock. The principal bout is one of 15 rounds between Tom Croft of Stillwater and Chas. Aloore of Cobden.

The Returning Officer of the County of WesUjind notifies an extraordinary vacancy in the Southern. Riding representation in the ( place of William Jeffries resigned'._..N T Qminahions close on the 6th. .prpxratid.the poll if, aafeofe®* sa-ry will be. takeh-bn the 18th.'.pros, .

A shout nighir hat * 'undoubtedly a * merry night will characterise the Black Hand Orchestra’s annual dance in the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday, December 31iit. Seven instruments comprise the orchestra which will play old time, and the latest, music.

A ‘Mickey Mouse” party for children will he held in the Soldiers’ Hall riext Friday evening (Dec. 30th), when special prizes have been donated for the be=t cc,stum.es. This will be followed by a dance for adults, and tlie usual bright music, will be provided by Ces. Wilfiams and His Happines, s Boys.

Next Sunday being Christmas Bay, the services’at All Saints’ Church will vary a little from the normal. They will start with a service of Holy Communion at 7 o’clock ) (not' 7.30 as previous announced); at 10.30 (half an hour earlier than ushaal) there will b® the usual Choral 'Matins and sermon. Then, at about 11.45, t‘her e will‘be a service of 'Rolyf Communion, ,v*baut clioir, for the aged and infirm. I“'D children’s service will be held at 2.30, and evensong with carols will be sung at 7 p.m.

For men’s wear Addison’s are right no to date with the latest and the moderate priced. Kelsam suits, metis and boys sports ■ blazers, boys high school blazers, c&ps, Sports trotoserg, cream trousers and pullovers, pyjaiiiaS, shirts, singlets; shorts, collars, ties, braces, socks, Handkerchiefs, belts, etc., etc., all acceptable for ’Xmas gifts.—Advt. V The death took place at the Grey Hospital le s t 'evening 'of Minnie'.; Brimble, aged 49 years, 'after an ness lasting twelve months. She was a native of Coal Creek and had resided all her life in Greymouth. Her husband, James Brimble, redeceased her four vears ago. She leaves one daughter, June, aged nine years, and six sisters, Mesdames R. Mcllroy (Lyttelton)’, G. Smith, H. Dyer and O. Guldens (all of Wellington), T. Dumbleton and C. Waslef (Greymouth), and two brothers, Sidney and James Stewart (Coal Creek).

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 s they are always acceptable. Prices from 2s 3d to 12s. Gloves, handkerchiefs, cushions, soaps and scents at lowest prices. Inspection invited.— Advt.

Addison’s can show you 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

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.

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 bottle or hulk. All stores.—Advt.

Whether 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 Zealand. Sold in bottle or bulk. All stores.—Advt.

10-dent Tooth Paste has no superior a s a whitening and cleansing agent for the teeth. Is 6d tube W. E. Williams, chemist. —Adrt. ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS.