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Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1933, Page 4

The Gael leaves Wellington- for Hokitika at noon to-morrow, Wednesday, October 25.

Ladies! Join the Hosiery Club. Full particulars at “The Bristol.”—Advt.

The Greymouth Bowling Club opened the season on Saturday afternoon there being a good attendance and the green was in good order.

All Saint’s Young Mens’ Club hold their usual dance on Thursday at All Slant’s Hall. Special prize of 10s 6d Monte Carlo-Maxina dance competition. Admission Is—Advt.

There was a good attendance at the Kanieri Hall last evening when the Kanieri Tennis Club held tbei” annual labour Day ball. A thoroughly enlnvnble time was spent to music by the Happiness Boys’ Dance Band.

Don’t forget the big shipwreck ball in Toker’s Hall on Friday, 27th. Good np’zes for the best ship wrecked costume. Parade at 10 p.m.. Roll up and see the stranded crew. In aid of the Maori Pa W. I.—Advt.

The weather for the week end and holiday was fine. On Sunday a strong mpterlv made the conditions very crld. Yesterday was a very fine day. with an easterly early which changed to a southwest bretze in the afternoon. There was a frost in the country on Saturday night and early potatoes were blackened in places.

Bringing itself into line with other centres in South Westland, a progressive step has been undertaken bv a few residents in Matainni, in the proposal for the provision of an aeroulane landing ground. The value of having such an asset lias been demonstrated in othet- centres in the district and it is honed that the Mntainui nronosnl will m°c + with the helpful assistance of the community. An a re,a is under consideration, and would meet'requirements. Some little however will he necessary to place it in order.

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

The monthly meeting of the Ross Woman’s Institute took place in the Coronation Hall last Tuesday evening when Mesdames Mclntyre, Appleton and Miss J. Davidson of Hokitika gave demonstrations on sea-grass stools, trays and cake baskets wli'cli was very much appreciated by the 32 members present. Mesdames Crowley, Chapman, B'laoklow and Miss Chapman were the hostesses and provided a dainty supper. 'Mesdames Peebles and Chapman• were appointed delegates to attend the conference to he held at Greymouth on Wednesday. The singing of “God Save the King” brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

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

Treat that cold scientifically—mhai** ‘Nazol”. Treat U! such ailments at the points of infection —the passages of the nose and throat. Pr' mpt re ief assured. 20 doses for 2s fid fiO Houop for 1r fid.—Advt.

Just to hand new season’s sports coats, 'blazers, flannel trousers, belt* etc. W, H. Slopfqrth’s.—Advt.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament wjll be held in the 'Spiders’ Hall this (Tuesday; evening at 8 o’clock. Admission Is. —Advt.

Messrs Irvine and Stevenson Ltd., notify they are prepared to buy clean whitebait in any quantity at their factory, Beach Street, Hokitika.

“The Bristol” sells quality goods at lowest cash prices. Navy serge suits to measure at 79/6 to 90/-, Fit qnd style guaranteed.—Advt,

Members of the Hokitika Municipal Band arc reminded of their engagement at the Mental Hospital at 7 o’clock this evening.

Pick cut the electrical appliance which you would like from the display of prizes in Mr W. H. Gifford’s window. Go home, write an answer, and mail it to the Kanieri Electric Limited. The judges pick the winner.

The Returned Soldiers’ Association are again offering to subsidise work for unemployed ex-servicemen at the rate of 6s 3d per day. Anybody wishing to take advantage of this off er is requested to ring the secretary, phone 212. All unemployed ex-servicemen are requested to re-register with the secretary at once.—Advt.

‘ The Kokatahi Gun Club held a clay bird shoot at Kokatahi yesterday afternoon with a strong south westerly breeze blowing. There was a fair attendance present and the results were as follows: —Sweepstake three birds, 9 entries—l), Weir, H. O’Brien, V, Flemming and R, Whiley tied with three, H, O’Brien, winning the shpot off on the fifth bird- Novice Handicap, five entries F. Curtayne and D. Morris Fed, the former winning the shoot off. The main sweepstake, nine birds, drew seven entries, D. Weir winning with 9 hits, B, C-ropp being second with eight, and J. W. Kelly third, seven. The first was a pair of binoculars donated by Mr E. Sherriff.

1 lie death took place on Monday morning at her residence Gibson Quay, of Mrs Jamieson, wife of Mr Alex Jamieson of Hokitika and formerly a settler of Koiterangi. The deceased who was a native of Ballarat Hill, Stafford, and 65 years of age, was a well known resident of Stafford in her early days. She had been in ill health for some. time. She leaves a husband and family of eight daughters (Mrs Grofski of Christchurch, Mrs Staples of Wellington, Mrs Kelly of Napier, Mrs O’Donnell of Ross, Mrs Godfrey of Koiterangi, Mrs W. Rue jiinr. of Arahura, Mrs J. Haile and Mrs H. -Staines of Hokitika), three sons', William Alexander, Albert John and Edward,, all farmers of Koiterangi), and two sister, (Mrs Merewether of Stafford and Mrs Robinson of Hokitika). The wide circle of friends will hear with regret of the passing of the deceased and extend their sympathy to tlie bereaved.

Three Canterbury Aero Club planes arrived at the Hokitika aerodrome just before mid-day yesterday and flew to Cromwell last night, and then on to Oamaru and Timaru this morning. Two then returned to Hokitika, the third returning to Wigram. The planes which arrived yesterday were piloted by Messrs J. C. Mercer, Nedwell, ard Bush. Shortly after mid-day they departed, Mr Mercer taking Mr W. E. Williams as passenger, Mr G, Trippner flying in the plane which Mr Nedwell brought over, which left here piloted by Mr J. B. Renton, and Mr Bush taking v'ith him a lady passenger Miss Douglas, of Amberley. The planes landed at 1.15 run. at Waiho, where Mr A. H. Nancekivell an Mr R. Mathie-on were to meet them. They later flew to Okuru Arawata, and Cromwell, landing at the latter place at 6.20 p.m. This morning they flew to Oamaru, and Timaru. Mr Bush flew from there hack to Wigram, the other two planes returning via the Whitcombe Pass. They were expected to arrive here between 12 and 1 o’clock this afternoon. It was a big day yesterday for Waiho, it being the first occasion on which five planes had assembled together. Mr Nedwell, who landed here yesterday, completed his first long flight. He had only ten hours flying and this was the first ’drome outside Wigram, on which he had landed.

Hie central firebell at Greymouth sounded an alarm this morning, shortly after mid-night, there being an incipient outbreak at the Dispatch Foundry in wooden compartments where the workmen’s clothes are kept. It was extinguished without much damage resulting.

Thrifty buyers, should make it their business to inspect the special line of quality sh'irts 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.

Do not delay. Order your Sincerity suit for Xmas—'Sincerity suits made to ;yicmr individual measurements are superior to most others W. H. Stopf orth’s.—Advt.

In tne windows of .Schroder and o°. will be seen the latest in curtain net, frilled bungalow curtails, printed and plain organdi, crepe maro c nin, spotted tobralco, Tootals art’s crush fabrics, and the latest in ladies’ underwear. These are all in the latest what you are looking for.—Advt.

A ni« 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.