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Hokitika Guardian, 18 November 1933, Page 4

A benefit dance will be held by the Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club cn Wednesday next. Music by Happiness Boys' full orchestra.

The best value in men’s athletic vests, pants, cream slip overs, cricketing trousers, can be found at Schroder and Co’s, where orders can be accepted at lowest cost.—Advt.

One of the most sacrificing and at’ the same time urgently necessary orgMiisations in our town is the Fire Brigade. Assist it by patronising the benefit performance of “Facing the Music” by the Hokitika Dramatic Club on Tuesday might next. Help the Brigade. You may need the Brigade to hclo vou.

Lines of interest to men just opened up at Addisons;—Yew Cambridge green sports Housers, grey flannels, sports shirts, blazers, belts, ties, sox, etc., etc Advt.

Sincerity suits are built up to a quality standard, not down to a low price. Make your next suit a Sincerity and bo satisfied. W. H. St op forth— Advt.

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

.(Entries for the fat stock Sale .at Arahura on Monday next appear in this issue.. The Woodstock Anniversary Ball will be held in. the .Woodstock Hall on Wednesday, 'November '29, the juveniles’ dance being held on'the following night. Thursday.

Before doing your Xmas shopping, be sure and see the boot 6 and shoes at the Arch Little Shoe Store—nothing shoddy. ■ We stand behind all we sell. Th-ai is why we do the business. See the assortment of boots and shoes ex “Karepo.” She hit the bar, but we hit the prices.—Advt.

At a meeting, of the directors of the Hokitika Gas Coy., Ltd., yesterday, the usual half-yearly dividend of 2s fid per £6 share was declared. The reports before tlie meeting indicated tile plant in good order, and an increase for the period in the output of gas. Tests carried out by the research officers at Christchurch give satisfactory reports as to the quality of the gas manufactured, and to the content of the tar available at the local works. The work performed by the staff over the period was appreciated •

The Westland County Council is carrying out a. section of widening and raising on the Kokatalli highway which should be of value to general, traffic) particularly in flood time. Thd effect of tlie work dti hand should be to render the I‘oad passable ih all weather conditions for motor vehicles. At times in the past motor traffic has bee n interrupted due to backwater flooding the road, and holding up . the motors. The raising of the highway at the danger point should remove the risk in future.

Monster euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock, in aid of the children’s Xmas tree party. Ist prize, order Xma s hamper valued 30/-; 2nd prize value 12/6; 3rd prize value 7/6; 4th prize value 5/- .Lucky table. Admission 2 j-. —Advt.

Advice has been received of the death at Sydney last month of Mr Henry Weber, ;a former resident of Hokitika and Greymouth, where he carried on a well-known tailoring business with his brother, Mr Jacob Weber, Deceased was a native of Birmingham, England and 67 years of age. He leaves a widow (Amelia, a niece of late Mr and Mrs Pollock of Hokitika), and a grown up son and daughter. Some 30 years ago the deceased removed to Sydney where he had since resided.

Tlie monthly meeting of t.ho Franz Josef Women’s Institute wn s held on Thursday, November 16. General business, the roll call, “Sing, - say or a, penny pay,” and a,n -,ampsing Competition won by Miss K. Graham, occupied some minutes. The remainder of the eVeiiiiig was devoted to a lantern lecture by Miss Jordin of Dunedin, on her travels in the Near Fast,. Patontim'j Cyprus, Rhodes, Greece, and Portugal. This was most interesting and was much enjoyed by all present. Miss Jordin also showed some beauti’ul souvenirs of her travels, samples of hand crafts from the different countries she visited. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs A. C. Graham and Miss M. Graham, who served supper, bringing tlie proceedings to a close.

The monthly meeting of th e Harihari Women’s Institute was held on "Wednesday, November 15. There was a. large attendance in suite of the inclement weather. Mrs Berry presided. The roll call wa s -‘Mv favourite flower.” Extracts from the report of the North Canterbury-West Coast Federation (meeting held in Grey mouth, were read, a s this Institute had no representative present at the meeting. Pleasure was expressed" at one of our members, Mrs McKay, being elected to the committee of the West Coast Fedoration. After the business of the meeting had been completed, Mr Newccmbe, gave a very interesting and instructive address on,English rural life and customs, particularly relating to Devon. The competition for a vase of flowers was won by Mrs Levett, and for the prettiest apron made from a flour bag, by Mrs St. George.

For value and vrriety in men’s summer underwear shop at W. 11. Stopfort.hs.—Advt.

A further snipment of dainty frocks, skirts, blouses, and the latest in neckwear, hosiery, and hats is now marked off at quick sale prices at Schroder and Co’s. To get the pick you will have to call early.—Advt.

Old Frocks made new-—thanks to Fairy Dyes— Gd tube.—Advt.

Orderly officer—Any complaintsmen? None sir, was the reply. Bade’s made-to-measure suits fit perfectly and are low priced too; we recommend them. Order your Nmas suit now at Bade’s.—Advt.

Buy a 6d tube of Fairy D.ve instead of buying new Curtains.—Advt.

Doping the stomaeft can’t care a cold in the head. That’s illogical. For suob an ailment you need the eom-moß-sense scientific remedy “Nazol.” Treats it at the points of infection. Gives prompt relief. 60 doses for Is M 120 An»n9 for 2» Rd.— Advt

Mothers, “The Bristol” stock boy’s shorts 'in all qualities priced from 4s lid to 10 fid.—Advt.

Put New Zealand .made vinegar in your cruet—always stipulate Sharland’s vinegar when you buy. It’s pure, piquant, full-flavoured condiment. L. bottle or bulk. All stores. Advt.

The quarterly, general’ meeting of the Returned toimers’ Association takes j place on Monday evening at 7.30 pJ«I All members are cordially invited to e A social, hour. will be held at ! the conclusion of the business.—Advt.

For the vacancy on the Roeg Borough Council, caused by -the' retirement of Mr P. Douglas, two nominations have been received, Messrs E* D- Davis and R. J. Scott. The election will take place on Wednesday, November 29th, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p. m .

Mrs Rhodes Williams, treasurer of the New Zealand Croquet Council, and one of the leading exponents of the game of croquet in the Dominion, is at -present visiting the West Coast. Mr s (Rhodes Williams will arrive, in Hykiiikaon Monday morning, and will sp er -d the day an the local Club’s lawns, leaving for Christchurch 'on Tuesday morning.

The Superintendent (Dr L. G. Bek) of Greymouth Hospital, reported a s from 'October 1 -as follows ; —Patients in at beginning 0 f month, Hospital M males, 48 females/ Patients discharged during month, Hospital 51 males, 53 females; patients died during month, Hospital, 4 males ; Old People’s Home, 1 male, 1 female;: patients remaining at - e nd of month,,Hospital, 53 males. 45 females Old People’s Home, 31 males, 6 females. y . ! ’ '

A total' of ' 11,631 -.tons of coal was exported from the port Of Greymouth during the four-weekly period ended November 11, the totals' from each tfie main mines being as .follows • State mines 3551 tons/ Blackball 1464 -tons, tßa.pa.hoc 981 tons, Paparoa 715 tons. Castle Point 232 tons, Wallsend -836 tons, Dobson 566 tons, Rriandale 442 tons, other minty., • 2844 tons. During the same period 1,249,115 superficial feet of timber was exported.

The funeral of ‘ the late Mr David A. Clark, of Koiterangi, took place yesterday afternoon from his sister’s residence, Sale Street, and was attended by a large and representative gathering of mourners, over forty cans taking part in the procession, the country district being specially represented. The Rev. G. A. Naylor conducted the services at the jresidetn'ce and graveside. Many floral tribute,-, were received from sorrowing friends.

There was another fine programme submitted at the Theatre last evening comprising an all Australian, by the Effttee Company. The whole of the shorts were good’ especially those of the lady vocalist and the humourist (Scotch soloist and danger. In the special feature “His Royal Highness’ acquaintance was renewed with George Wallace,; who, has.,visited .Hokitika wßh the famous Diggers combination, whose clever c-opiedv kept the audience highly ahlused throughout a capital performance. The programme is being j/peftted to-night.