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Hokitika Guardian, 20 December 1933, Page 4

Patronise the local firms. Insist on Kort-egast’s lager beer. The ideal thirst quencher—Advt.

Messrs T. W. Duff, R. L. Michel, S. J. Preston and R. Wild have been added to the Trustee Board of the Hokitika Savings Bank.

The Wataroa school held a very Successful concert in the Public: Hall on Friday last. The s tage, decorated with rata flowers and greenery, presented a very pleasing appearance. The programme which consisted of songs, dances, rhythmic work and dramatisation was carried out in a most efficient manner by the children. At the conclusion of the concert a dance was held.

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

Fifty dozen Parisian Ties to choose from —priced from Is lid to os 6d, also braces from 2s to 5s 6d at W. H. Stopi'orth’s. ACvt.

Thirty-five dozen men’s felt hats, sizes 6i to Absolutely the largest and most varied range ever displayed on the Coast. Ask to see the new fawn, grey, and chocolate bi-own shades. Priced from 7s lid to 355. W. H. Stopforth. —Advt,

The “professional touch”—home dye. ing made e«t><y with Fairy Dyes. Advt.

The Silver Fern arrives Thursday, 1 p.m. Plentiful of fresh fish.—Advt.

lvurtegi'ist’s Christmas specials. Sankissed orange, lager beer, ginger stout, stone ginger beer. Order now c. u ensile early ul&livury. King 92M anc. leave tile rest to us.—Advt.

Grand final euchre at St. Mary* 10-mon'ow (Thursday) at 8 p.m. Fust prize, goocis valued at 2os, including Cni'-SLinas nain ; second prize, Omist[iuis ham; third prize, goods valued fc=-, fourth Os ; fifth bs ; gixtii in gooern. Luclty taffie prizes. Admission 2s.— Ain't,

The death from pneumonia occurred at Stoke, Nelson, early yesterday, of Gordon, eldest son of Mr and Mrs ML B. Auld, lleefton. Deceased had been ill oiiiv a short time, and the end was unexpected. He was 25 years of age and was born at Westport. Mr Ken Auld, formerly of the National Bank at Hokitika, is a brother.

The few avenues of employment open to pupils ready to leave school is again facing pai'en e, and,' as was *ne case last year, the Rector of the Hokitika District High School has appealed to parents to send thier children back to school for another year in preference to enforced and prolonged idleness. Should there 'be any parents who may experience difficulty in providing text books, the Rector would be pleased to interview them before School resumes.

The Rev G. IT. and Mrs Me Neur, of the Canton Villages Mission, will leave China on furlough this month arriving in Sydney on January 7, They wJU spend a few days with Dp C. I), and Mrs North at their home in the Blue Mountains before coming to Wellington, and they will then go south to Dunedin, Tills is the fifth time Mr f MoNeur has left on furlough since his arrival in Canton on December 19, 1901. The date of sailing from Hong Kong will be exactly 32 years from that of his arrival in Canton., It is also' more than 30 years since Mrs McNeur arrived in Chira.

Select one of Addison’s exclusive handbags. These are gifts that give pleasure wjhen Xmas is torgotten.—Advt.

The Christmas race meeting of the Westland Club will open at the Hokitika racecourse on Tuesday next and conclude the following day. Mr J. ■Nopfe i s the handicapper and Mr G. Reed, of Riccarton, the starter. • The totalisaxor will be under conduct of Mr H. Lyncn. The course and appointments are in excellent order, the-, racing track carrying a good sward of grass, as a resuix of the good season. The -Municipal Band will be in attendance both days. Mr M. Keenan, of,Woodstock, has taken over the publicans’ booths from Mr J. J. Mclni-osn, tne purchaser at tne late .auction. On the opening day two handsome trophies will be presented. There is a canteen ■of cutlery for the winning owner oi the Westland Handicap, and. a silver cup for tho MUo Hack Handicap,

Locknit makes ideal Xmas gifts which never fail to please, See Addison’s showroom display of Locknit.— Advt.

Tho improved prospects for the export of rimu to Australia will be considered at the conference of West Coast sawmillers to be held in Hokitika on January 24. The report on the Australian market submitted by Messrs D. Reese and J. W. Callwell, who have just returned from tlie Commonwealth will be given full consideration. These gentlemen have hee n negotiating on the other side in the interests of the New Zealand milling industry, and have returned with a very optimistic view for the export of rimu. It is expected that the improvement- in demand will show itself definitely by the end of January and the idea is for the millers to decide in advance of a trading policy in regard to tlie Australian trade.

Just opened at Ad,disons —LacJies and gents’, girls’ and boys’ bathing togs, in the popular shapes and colours, beach towels, bright and grey beach pyjamas, coloured trousers and istoorts, Japanese Isunshades, beach hats and beach balls, all sizes from 9d to 1/11. Make your purchases today from full stocks.—Advt.

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

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

Rooks 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.

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.—Adyt.

Protect yoursUf from "inter ni mer.ts, suoh as coughs and colds. “Nazol” is an efficient, scientific remedy. A-cts at the root of the trouble. Gives quick relief. I’zG doves for 2h fid. 60 doses for Is 6d —Advt.

Eritish and best—rairy Dye 3 for all household purposes.—Advfc,,

Tlie Hokitika District High School broke lip lor the Christmas holidays yesterday and wili reassemble for 193-1 on Monday, February 5.

As the result of slipping while engaged at his work at the Railway workshops, Groymouth,- yesterday, Mr F. Stanton, fell and dislocated his shoulder.

Wanted known ! That Kortegasc BroL have over twenty different varieties of cool drinks fbr the summer. Our drinks speak for theniseiveo. Place your Xma s order now. Prices reasonable. Phone 92M.—Advt.

Fifteen cases of infectious diseases were notified in the Canterbury-West Coast health district in the week-end-ed at noon on Monday. The cases were:—West . Coast—Diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 1. Canterbury—Scarlet fever 3, diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 3, puerperal sepsis 1, erysipelas 1, septic abortion 3, undulant fever 1. One death from tuberculosis in Canterbury was notified during the week.

The Huddard. Parker Company’s M. V. Wanganella attracted a large crowd to the seashore last evening between 5.45 and 6 o’clock as it passed by in the roadstead on its way to the West Coast Sounds from Wellington. The large intercolonial liner was within a mile of the shore and as it steamed slowly past a fine view was obtained, figures being easily discernable on the deck.

Further particulars of the fatal accident to Mr- Duncan Reid, at Christchurch s hows that a skid when riding his motor-cycle at the intersection- of Colombo Street and Bealey Avenu e resuited in his dea;h in the Christchurch Hospital. He was unconscious when admitted, and was suffering from a severe fracture of the skull. He died shortly after midnight. He \va s -a single man, aged twenty-five. He was a butcher by occupation. Mr Reid was turning his motor-cycle on the intersection when the machine skidded, throwing him heavily on his head. The accident happened ,at 6.15 p.m. on Monday. The injured man was taken to hospital by the St. John Free Ambulance. Very general sympathy is being expressed for the parents, Mr and Mrs W. Reid, and the family, in their bereavement.

The Rimu and Woodstock Institute’s Christmas Tree was held in Woodstock Hall last Saturday afternoon. Despite the unfavourable . weather, about ,90 children were catered for.- The function started with 'community s inging,. followed by a song from Miss Pat Wells, recitation by Miss Kathie Wildbore, and a dance duo by Misses Jean Stoop and Joyce Seddon. The grand, march of fancy costumes was held, the. awards under six being :—Noeline Rhodes- (Edmond’s Baking Powder), Harold Sprgenor (cat); over gix: Merle Stopp (clown), Rex, Stoop (cc6ter). Winners of competitions for children were as follow; Putting the ball in bucket, Barry Agnev 1; tingled letters, Jean Stoop 1, Eddy Stoop 2; nursery rhymes, Willie Agnew T, Jean Stoop 2; lucky spot, Eily Kelly, Jimmy Keenan, Carol Wells, Peter .Kelly. Competitions. foi’ the ladies resulted as follows : Public notices,' Miss Laiireen Agnew 1;' putting ball in bucket, Mr J. Kelly 1, Mrs Inwood 2. The branch is very grateful to Mr Olson and Mr Wells for conveying '•hild-re’-' and r,ovo ’ , ts J "' from hall, and to Mesdames Mclntosh, Mclntyre and Anderson for judging the costumes. Afternoon tea served by members brought a most enjoyable afternoon to a close.

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 thin Christmas at Schroder’s, -who are also doing good business in . furnishings.— Advt.