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Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1933, Page 4

A notice of thank's is inserted in this issue by Mr and Mrs O. Dennison, of Awatuna.

The Gael which left Wellington on Saturday at 4 p.m. is due to arrive here to-night, via Greymouth.

Euchre tournament at District High School, to-night (Monday) at 8 o’clock. p r ; zeß ._ist value i5/-, Slid" 8/-, 3rd 5/-, 4tli 4/-i Admission 1 /-; —Advt.

Leech’s Service Stores draw the attention of smokers to their latest tobacco price list on page 1 of this issue.

A meeting of parishioners of All Saint s Church will be held to-morrow evening at 7.30 o’clock to receive statement in connection with the recent sale of work.

Parties of police continue their search in the vicinity of the Iticcartou Hotel fort the shotgun used in the murder of Mr Donald Fraser. Over a. week has passed since the murder, but as yet no definite- clue lias been dis covered. Superintendent D. J. Cummings, who is in charge of operations, stated that the search was being continued and detectives were continuing their investigations and inquiry work.

The next time yon are out shopping step in at Schroder and Co. and view the latest designs in linoleums that, we have on hand for the Christmas trade — for which there i s alway a great demand, call early.—Ajdvt.

Two four-roomed dwelling houses, the property of the State Mines Department, at Rewanui, were destroyed by fire at 11.30 o’clock on Saturday morning. The fire originated in a house unoccupied for the past five months, and the flames spread to the adjourning house occupied by Mr William Quate, who was enabled to have his furniture and effects feme Ved.

Mr 11, S. Black of Dunedin, telegraphed tej .Boan«Admiral Byrd, of whom he is a close friend, asking him, if it were at all possible, to come to Dunedin. Mr Black received the following radio message from Admiral Byrd:—“Will come ffo Dunedin if humanly possible, but we are far behind schedule and Antarctic weather waits for no man. Cordial regards.”

A small circular which has ibeen cif culansed throughout England in connection with the New Zealand author, Miss (Rosemary Rees’ latest book “New Zealand 'Holiday/’ has two references to scenic resorts in the Dominion. Referring to the Franz Josef, Miss Rees, in this .circular, states: “The first place to be explored was the small Anglican chapel embowered in treeferns immediately behind the hotel. This is, I suppose, the only church in the world whose east window looks out upon a glacier. No stained glass, however lovely «ould match the beanty of this superb view.” The other reference is to the glow-worm grotto at Waitomo Caves.

The Corsair Bay train excursion from Christchurch yesterday was favoured with mixed weather. It was fine till 2.30 p.m. when light rain fell. This came on heavier as the afternoon wore on and there was steady rain at 5 p.m. when the train left for Grey-mouth. Two trains came from Christchurch to Greymouth carrying 580 passengers, one coming on to Hokitika arriving at 10.30 o’clock. There were some 300 passengers on the train to Hokitika, which included a number from Greymouth. The train went on to Lake Mahinapua a couple of hours later, returning to Hokitika at 5 p.m. and going on to Greymouth, the trains leaving there at 11 p.m. and 11.30 p.m. an the homeward journey. Steady rain had faltan since nightfall.

Sincerity suits are built up to a quality standard, not down to a low price. Make your next suit a Sincerity and he satisfied. W. H. Stopfortli— Advt. Men! don’t let prices trip you! quality and style are pre-eminently important. There’s no better suit in New Zealand than Sincerity. Order your Xmas suit to-day. W. H. Stopfortli Advt. Mothers, “The Bristol’’ stock boy’s shorts 'in all qualities priced from 4s lid to 10 6d.—Advt. Spring Cleaning ?—'Use Fairy Dyes for vour curtains.—Advt,. Tunes of interest to men just opened ) up at Addisons : —New Cambridge green j sports tiousera, grey flannels, sports shirts, blazers, belts, ties, sox, etc., etc,-~Advt.

The Woodstock anniversary ball t a ke s place at Woodstock on Wednesday evening, and many are now looking forward to this event.. The programme will include a special monte carlo and novelty dances, while music will be played by the Black .Hand Orchestra

Just opened out for the Christmas trade, a beautiful range of rayon silk, white felt and panclan hats, sporting pullovers, tennis socks, scarves, frocks and blouses at Schroder and Co., for winch we are enjoying a great demand. An early inspection i s inevitable.— Advt.

The concert in aid of the Kokatahi Catholic Church building fund will be held at Kokatahi on Wednesu.:y, December 6. An excellent programme of items has been arranged, and patrons may anticipate an enjoyable entertainment- The principal artists will include Miss Hannan, Pat Coles, and Mr Duffy (Greymciffh), and Mrs J. Mac-,-farlane and Miss O. iChesterman. School children will be admitted free.

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

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

Doping the stomach can’t oure a cold iu the head. That’s illogical. For such an ailment you need the eom-moK-sense scientific remedy “NazoL” Treats it at the points of infection. Gives prompt relief. 60 dooes for Is Kif 120 for 9a, fid.—

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

“Beauty that comes from health has a gentle qualify.” Pimples and coarse akin axe caused by indigestion. To restore the skin to it* original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three times daily. W. E. Williams. Cham\st.—Advt.