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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1933, Page 4

The Gael is due from Wellington tomorrow morning about 7 o’clock.

The Te Aroha arrived from Grey-hio-uth early this morning and is loading timber, sailing to-night.

Tenders are invited in this issue for tile supply and delivery of piles for the Okarito harbour works, closing on January 10.

St. Mary’s Club euchre tournament to-morrow (Thursday) evening at eight o’clock. First prize vlalue of 15s, 2nd Bs, 3rd ss, 4th 4s. Admission Is. —Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., direct special attention to their sale cl draught horse at Cameron’s stables to-morrow at 2 p.m. on behalf of Mr Charles Ireland.

Gifts for all the family at Stephens’ Economcal Crockery Store. Just call and «ee our stocks of crockery, crystal ’ware, toys and fancy goods, and your gift problems will be quickly solved.— Advt.

The Kokatahi School Committee will' hold a long night dance in the Public Hall on Wednesday, December 13. Proceeds in aid of children’s Christmas entertainment fund. ' First class music. Home-made supper. Prices 2/- and 1/6 —Advt.

There was a decrease of two in the number of cases of infectious anu other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District last week, the total being eight, a s compared with 10 in the previous week. Last week’s total was made up as follows:—Canterbury: Tuberculosis, two; pneumonic influenza, two; puerperal septicaemia, Jnvo; hydatids, one. West Coast; Diphtheria, one. Two deaths occurred irom tuberculosis and one from influenza.

Special arrangements have been made with John Sincerity (manufacturer of the famous 'Sincerity suits) enabling us to take orders for Xmas suits up to Monday, December 11. Men don’t delay! W. H. Stopforth’s—Advt.

The Fairborn left Westport at 10 a.m. for Hokitika and is dim at 7 p.m.

Nominations for all events at the Westland Trotting Club’s meeting close on Friday with Mr M. LI. Houston, lion secretary.

Addisons special Christinas olfer of 2/- in the £1 on all new summer millinery (excepting panamas and felts). Inspection invited.—Advt.

Mr J. Tennent, jeweller, watchmaker and optician of Revel 1 Street, has an interesting notice in this issue in connection with suitable Christmas gifts.

Air Alan Rudge, optician is visiting Hokitika on Friday. Appointments may be made at Mr H. 31. Coulson’s surgery.

Books make ideal Xmas gifts for boys and girls. We have a splendid selection for tiny tots, and boys and girls of all ages. Come and inspect them at Stephens’ Economical Crockery store.—Advt.

Last week 10,089 tons of freight were luiuletl through the Otir. a Tunnel, from west to east. In the corresponding week last year the total was 10,408 tons, and in 1.931 it wa s 6,203 tons.

The sale of cane work of various designs is being continued till Saturday next at the Masonic Hall, Revell Street, in aid of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind under the Women’s Institute management.—Advt.

Men! John -Sincerity to deliver your Xmas suit if order is left with us on or before Monday, December Jl, W, 8, 'Stopforth’s,—Ajdvt,

Two .large shqvel-npspd sharks were caught yesteday by the fishing vessel Nile, about two miles off Paroa, whilst fishing for groper. The largest spanned amost ten feet, and the other fish just over 4ft 6in. Little difficulty was experienced in landing these ferocious nidi, except that they proved (very weighty in being drawn in on the lines.

The All Saints’ Young Men’s Club will hold a. dance in the Soldiers’ Hall mis evening. Music by Happiness Boys full band, destiny waltz competition,- Monte -Carlo (10s 6d prize). Special supper arangements. Gents 2s, Ladies Is’ 6d.—Advt.

The wedding was yesterday morning pplebrated a;t Holy (Trinity Church, Rev. H. Hamilton, of K-um-ara, officiating, of Clara Doris, daughter of. Mr and Mrs David Williams,-of Runanga, to John Louis, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, Kanieri. Miss Isohel Mitchell was bridesmaid, and Mr. Stewart Mitchell best man.

Just opened to-day at Addisons’, gents genuine fur felts all shades and sizes. Price 14s 6d each. Great value. Also ladies’ woollen bathing suits and ladies’ summer coatees; smart styles and fresh range of white felts and panamas. Call and see them.—Advt.

“Facing the Music,” the comedy which was shown here last month by the Hokitika Amateur Dramatic Club, and which proved so. successful, was repeated lust evening, in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Fire Brigade, and was again greatly enjoyed by the audiene*.

Just opened out for the Christmas trade, a beautiful range of rayon silk, white felt and pandan hats, sporting pullovers, tennis socks, gca-rves, frocks and blouses at Schroder and Co., for which we are enjoying a great demand, An early inspection is inevitable* — Advt,

Protect from winter ai ments, such as coughs and colds. “Nazol” is an efficient, scientific remedy. lets at the root of the trouble. Gives quick relief. 120 dunes fur fid. fiO doses for Is 6d —Advt

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

Doping the stomach can’t oore a cold iu the head. That’s illogical. Lor such an ailment you need the com-mon-sense scientific remedy “Nazol.” Treats it at the points of infection. Gives prompt relief. 60 doses for Is •mL 120 dftces for 2» fid.—Advt.

The next time you 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 is alway a great demand, call early.—. Advt.

Lovely, practical and ever acceptable gifts can be procured from Addisons. Hemstitched tablecloths and serviettes, old bleach linen, 6 upper cloths, runners, breakfast cloths, guests’ and beach towels, etc. Inspection invited.—Advt.