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Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1933, Page 4

The Methodist Service at Humphrey* will be held on Sunday next, December 17th. at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. C. 0. Hailwood.

The. Prime Minister, Hon. G. ML, Forbes announced in the House yesterday that the session would close on Wednesday next.

Buy your holiday wear early and buy at Addisons,, who can show yon smart millinery, frocks, tweed coats, swagger coats, blazers, and coatees, etc. Inspection invited.—Advt.

The Gael arrived from Wellington last night at 6.30 and sailed at 9.30 this morning for Okuru and Bruce Bay. On return about Monday, the vessel will sail for 'Wellington.

The Westland County Council notifies that the Wntaroa Settlement main highway, No. 255, is now classified in Class Three for heavy traffic with a limit of 6} tons, or with a multi-axled vehicle, with load, >vcighs not more than 10 tons.

Hosier}', gloves, handbags and handkerchiefs make acceptable gifts, and Addisons can show you the very newest, and just the novelties you would like as gifts. Call and and see them.— Advt.

All returned soldiers’ children are invited to the Xmas Tree Party next Wednesday in the Soldiers’ Hall, but must obtain their tickets from the •secretary not later than Saturday. Children up to 8 years of .age will receive a (present from Santa Claus off the Xmas iree.

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

From amongst seven applications Sister Hilda Smith, for the past three years Ward Theatre Sister at the Cessnock District Hospital, Australia, was appointed to the position of Theatre Sister at last evening’s meeting of the Grey Hospital Board. Sister Smith was trained in Dunedin from 1919 until 1323. For the next two vc ; ars she was employed as Ward Sister at Ashburton. . The “professional touch”—home dye ] in if made ea«y with Fairy Dyes,—Advt. j

' The Anglican service at Koiterangi next Sunday will be Evensong at, two o’clock.

Leech’s Service Store has a special advertisement on page one or tins n>s,; t which is of special interest to smokers.

The Municipal Band will play a progniinme on t..ass Square on Sunday next at 8.30 p.m.

For Christmas gifts, call at Schroder’s where you will find scarves, tennis sox batliing suits, smocks, hats. See our change of advt.—Ailvt.

Nominations for all events at the Westland Trotting Club’s meeting on January 3rd. close to-night at 9 o clocx with Mr- M. Houston, lion. sec.

The Presbyterian Chuurch service at Kokatahi will be conducted on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock, and will constitute the Christxr.as service for the church.

Taylor and Co have advised their local agent (Mr Paterson) that Monday will bo the last day that suits, frocks etc., to be cleaned ban be received to ensure delivery by Xmas Eve.

Just bought for cash a warehouseman’s stock of sample gloves. Special new makes, choice line which will make a special useful gift to your friend this Christmas at Schroder’s, who are also doing good business in furnishings.— Advt,

Numerous applications have been made for tickets for the returned soldiers’ children’s Xmas Tree Party next Wednesday and the indications are that there will be a larger assembly than last year. Parents are reminded that Saturday is the last day on which tickets will be available.

Addisons for men’s smart holiday wear at lowest prices. Tailored suits, sports trousers and coats, blazers, pullovers, cream trousers, shirts, sox, ties, belts, braces, suspenders, handkerchiefs, etc., etc. Inspection invited.—A/dvt.

The rights to the publicans’ boo hs and sweets and ice cream stall will be sold by pulblic auction at 3 o’clock tomorrow .afternoon at the Princes* Theatre. With the excellent nominations received there ie the promise of a highly successful meeting. Th e course and appointments are in excellent order.

The Returned Soldiers’ Association have a sum of money available for private subsidy. Anybody willing to give an unemployed returned soldier a day’s work at the rate of 6s 3d per day is requested to get into touch with the secretary, phone 212. All unemployed returned soldiers are requested to reregister with the secretary at once.—Advt.

Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., presided over the Magistrate’s and Warden’s Courts this morning for the last time prior to his retirement at the end of this year. Complimentary reference to the manner in which he had carried out U>s duties during the twelve yenvs he has been on the Coast circuit was made by several speakers, Mr Meldrum replying.

Addisons for up-to-date house furnishings, carpets, rugs, runners, linos (new designs), congoleum, curtain nets, cretonnes, shadow tissues, bedspreads, oil baize, Victoria damask, etcInspection invited.—Advt.

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.

The directors of Gold Holdings N.L. have obtained an option over an area of approximately 400 acres in the iStafford' district for dredging. Approximately 136 acres of this area, the management reports, has been test bored, giving a return of over one shilling per cubic yard, with gold at £4 per oz. This property has been highly recommended by leading Melbourne and New Zealand mining engineers. Arrangements have been made by the Melbourne company holding the option to make a check bore of the area, and Mr Shepperd, of Western Australia, has been sent over to direct the prospecting. Mr iShepperd is now established on the area, and the testing is in hand. Gifts for all the family at Stephens’ Economeal Crockery Store. Just call and see our stocks of crockery, crystal ’ware, toy s and fancy goods, and your gift problems will be quickly solved.— Advt. At a meeting of the Canterbury Ed- ] ucation Board on Wednesday, Mr j Thompson , discussed the (Gover- * ment’s proposal to extend the life of 1 school committees to two years. He j expressed the opinion that it was difficult enough at present to maintain householders’ interest- in annual elections and that it would he even, more difficult if they were held at twoyearly intervals. He suggested that the elections should be held annually and that half the committee should retire. each year, so that every member should have two years in office. It was decided to send a telegram containing this proposal to the Minister for Education.