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Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1933, Page 4

The Te Aroha sailed for Wellington this morning at 10,20 o’clock with a full cargo of timber.

St. Mary’s Club euchre tournament this (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock. First prize vialue of 15s, 2nd Bs, 3rd os, 4th 4s. Admission Is. -—Advt.

In view of the week-end holidays, the Westland Mining Executive will meet at 7.30 o’clock on Friday evening for .the transaction of the fortnightly business, instead of Saturday, the usual fortnightly meeting night.

Miss Alary Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs J* T. ■Majrtta, formerly of Oxeymouth, and now of London, has been successful in passing the A.R.'C.M. (Performers’) Examination. Miss 'Martin received her musical training at the Convent of Mercy, Greymouth.

Work at the Gillespies dredge is proceeding steadily. The machinery will be in working order shortly. The construction of the power plant and transmission line is now well in hand and its completion will enable 'a- start to be made with dredging operations. At the present rate of progress an opening date is likely to be fixed for next month.

Dr. I. O. Mclntyre of the Christchurch Sanatorium, will be in attendance at the Westland Hospital, Hokitika, on Tuesday, October 24th, from 9.30 a.m. for the purpose of consulting patients.—Advt.

Miss Gardiner, the well-known alpinist, is again in New Zealand, and will spend several weeks climbing in the Southern Alps, Guide E. Alack of the Welieka (Fox Glacier) staff, will be chief guide for the high climbing. A bivouac is being arranged for on Pioneer Ridge which will be of great assistance in facilitating high range work, as the location is wthin closer striking distance of the ten thousand feet peaks to be attempted.

Thrifty buyers, should make it their business to inspect the special line of quality sh'.'rts now displayed by “The Bristol.” These shirts represent quality in every detail for the cash price of 5s lid. Also ask to be shown ties, fancy sox, underwear esc. and you will find that Bristol prices, for quality goods are the lowest in town. —Advt.

Th© Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe has sent the following letter to 'Mr J. i\. Crawford, a centenarian of X&seby recently appeared in the ‘Otago Daily Times’ of your long and remarkable career, extending in varied experiences over uniore than 100 years. Accept my hearty congratulations on your raio achievement in having passed your one hundred and third year, in possession of many of your faculties, and witn the capacity to enjoy a ripe old age. Her Excellency and I send to you and Mrs Crawford our best wishes, and trust that you mfiy long continue to keep well and happy ”

Spring Cleaning? Make your cushions like, new with Fairy Dyes.—Advt.

Do not delay. Order your Sincerity suit for Xmas—'Sincerity suits mad© to jyiaur individual measurements .are superior to most others W. H. Stop-farth’s.—-Advt.

In tne windows of Schroder and C°. will he seen the latest in curtain not; frilled bungalow curtains, printed and plain organdi, crepe marocain, spotted tobvalico, Tootals art’s crush fabrics, ,and the latest in ladies’ underwear. These are all in the latest what you are looking for.—Advt.

British and best—Fairy Dyes for all household purposes.—Advt.

Treat that cold scientifically—mimic ‘Nazoi’\ Treat ill such ailments at points of infection —the passap.es of the nose and throat. Prompt re ief assured. .20 doses for 2s fid. 60 for Is fid.—Advt.

The Gael arrived this morning at 10.50 o’clock from Wellington.

Whnebait were reported to he coming up the river in increased quantities this morning.

Messrs V'. Jeffries and Co. notify entries uir their stock sale at Wataroa on Thursday, October 26, at 10.30 a.m.

All Saints’ Young Men’s Club dance takes place in the All Saints’ Hall thN evening. The Foxtrot competition will be special feature. Musio by the Happiness Bays. A Thomas M.C. Admission Is.—Advt.

The Lake .Ivanieri Boat Club will hold another of their popular motor boat regattas at Lake KameiT bn Monday next (Labour Day) commencing at 1.30 p.m., when two championships will he decided and also two haiuLeaps. The outing should prove a great holiday attraction.

A nice range of light weight crochet summer wools suitable for jumpers, are now being opened out at Schroder’s, for which there is a great demand.— Advt.

Just to hand new season’s sports ooats, blazers, tiannel trousers, belts etc. W. H. Sfopforth’s.—Advt.