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Hokitika Guardian, 15 September 1933, Page 4

The Gael lcffc-IVcllinyton this morning at 8 o’clock for Hokitika. A dance will be held to-night in the Goldsborough Hall. The usual service will be conducted by the Ctev. -G. A. Nayil or in the Ivokatahi Presbyterian Church next Sunday at " 2.30' p.m. The Westland Council invites applications for the position of ferryman at Oknrito, closing at the County Office at b p.m. on the 22nd inst. Mr A. K. Stephens- of the Hokitika Transport Service, notifies that lall overdue accounts, unless paid by September 30, will be sued for.

Let. Addisons show .you their exceptional values in men’s and hoy’s navy raincoats just landed, also the newest in men’s sports trousers, ties and warehouse coats. —Advt.

The Bishop of Christchurch will arrive 011 Saturday to hold confirmation services on the Coast. He will be at All Saints’ Church on Sunday morning, at Arabura in the afternoon, at Kumara in the evening and on Tuesday he will leave for Ross, Harihari, Watari) a and Waiho, returning on Monday week.

Fishe.rme'i! Why pay 2s 6d per yard for whitebait netting when you can buy the same quality netting 80in. wide at a spot cash price of Is lid a yard a: W. 11. Stopforths.—Advt. Relief work in Hokitika has, during the last few days, been confined to all roads leading to St. Mary’s Club rooms owing to the fact that crowds are. attending the weekly dances held there on Monday evenings. Come along with the crowd on next Monday and have the time of your life for a shilling. Prizes for lucky spot barn dance. Good music and dancing from 8 p.m, till 12.—Advt. Addison’s for wonderful colours and value in towels, roller towelling, tea towels, glass cloths, face cloths, sponge hags, holdalls.—Advt, ,

Rumours that the exchange is coming down or off seems to be without foundation says the N.Z, “Financial Times, ’ Although freely mooted it is very difficult to conceive that New Zealand in the absence of Argentine, Australia and Denmark would make any radical exchange alteration. The latest advice is that the Argentine will probably pursue the American experiment <if inflation -and that default on the debt service on Government bond s is likely. In any -case exchange is likely to m°ve only 5 per cent, either way at a time and our view is that high exchange is here to stay indefinitely.

The organisers of the Movie Bdl report that many celebrities of Hollywood fame will be present at the benefit ball .at the Soldiers' Hall on Wednesday next. Among the stars expected are the leading belles and beuix of the cinema .firmament and their pre* sence will add a very 'bright halo to the general picture, .for fancy dress generally is likely to be very popular. Fancy costume;- are not specially necessary apd many patrons will prefer to attend in ordinary dress and enjoy the novelty of the- gay spectacle.' From all accounts, however, there will be a gallant .array of characters, and the .comedian side of thie picture world is not 'likely to be neglected. The prizes are .proving an attraction, including dual season tickets for Everybody's Pictures, and aerial flights by the local planes. The Happiness Boys are arranging a sP ec ' a l programme of dance music, and the barn dance will be played specially fo r the “On Our Sel- j ection” party—i Mum and Dd, and Dave . n nVI Dor re on will foot it. fleetly—or as ! Dad would say, s “ feet it footly.” There is sure to be great fun to add to the pleasures of the night.

Fairy Dyes—for use with hot or cold water.—6d tube.—Advt. It has always been our aim to keep i our customers’ interests in the forefront, and to that end we have kept our prices down to a minimum. We look forward with pleasure and confidence, to an early inspection of our new season’s spring goods now opening out.— Schroder and Co. —Advt. Dainty Lingerie. Tint to taste with Fairy Dyes. 6d tube. —Advt. With the commencement of anothei i season we would like to express to our | numerous customers our appreciation for past favours. —F. Schroder and Co —Advt. •

Mon ! We h'.ve just landed new stock of English and colonial far lelt hats, (.alest shape 'an.l shades priced ■from Us 6d at \V. M. Stop fortes. —Advt.

A notable visitor to Westland, and who is at present at the Franz Josef, is Mr Lincoln Ellsworth, the American explorer and loader of the Antarctic ex-' pedition in November. Air Ellsworth, flew across from Wigram yesterday in a machine piloted by Mr J. C. Mercer, and the flight to Wailio occupied just under two hours. Mr Ellsworth expressed great delight at the splendid trip across the Alps. It is his intention

to cross the ranges, via Graham’s Saddle, to the Hermitage at Mt. Cook. Mr Mercer returned to Hokitika at 7 o’clock this morning with a passenger, from Wailio, and later flew hack to Okuru with Mr Alan Cron, who has returned from Christchurch where lie has completed a course of flying instruction at Wigram. On the way down, Mr

Moreer intends to land at Karangaroa oil a field, wliieli lie lias chosen as a landing ground for future flights. Mr Mercer arrived hack at- Hokitika this afternoon .with another pasenger, en route for Christchurch.

Don’t try any old remedy for that cold—try Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Its popularity is its recommendation. Unlqualled as a pleasant and safe remedy. Prevents colds leading to more serious lung complaints. Sold everywhere. Is Gd. 2s Gd and 4s 6d. —Advt.