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Hokitika Guardian, 2 December 1929, Page 4

Tenders are invited for the erection of a villa for mental patients at Sea View Mental Hospital.

At the Police Court this morning, on a charge of being found drunk on Saturday afternoon an offender was fined ss.

It is understood that negotiations are being finalised for the scow “Moil” to make some trading trips to Hie local port, in respect to the export! of timber to the- North Island. • *

The Commissioner of Police (Mr W. B. M’llveney) said on Friday night at Wellington-, that it was quite contrary to fact to state that the Melbourne police had- received no news of the Biggs -case, with the exception of that published in the Press. On Thursday a lengthy cablegram containing the statement made by Biggs to the police had been sent to Melbourne.

/Shop early! Buy your gifts while there is a selection, The large stocks of hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs, soaps and perfumes in ladies wear and the ties, sox, shirts, hats and cardigans in men’s wear specially imported for the Christmas season b.V Messrs Schroder and Co. are the very newest and smartest that are being shown.—Advt.

One effect of the recent revision of the Federal tariff on foreign timbers impoited into Australia, has been to place New Zealand timbers on a better price footing in the Commonwealth, and as as immediate result orders for suplics of red pine are now coming to clip Coast. If this trade can he revived as in former times, it should prove of great advantage to the industry as there is a demand for a good deal of timber over there which in this country is practically a waste product.

It is with regret that we record the death of Mr Edward Cron, the well known settler of Kokatahi, which took place this morning at 3.20 o’clock at Lewisham Hospital, Christchurch. The deceased was a member of the well known South Westland family, and took up residence in Kokatahi some years ago. He had" been in failing health for: a number of years and had gone to Christchurch for further treatment. He leaves a widow and family of three sons and one daughter. Two brothers (John and Adam), and one sister (Mrs Cowan), all of Ok urn, are also left. The remains are being brought to Hokitika bv tomorrow’s express. General sympathy will bo extended to Mrs Cron, the family and relatives in their bereavement. Deceased was 46 years of age and a native of Okuru.

Final shipment of lino to hand, in all wanted shades and patterns. Get your requirements now at Frank Bade’s. Our prices range from 6s 6d to 8s lid.—Advt.

The problem of Christmas gifts is easily solved if you shop at Ross’s Cycle, Sports and Music Depot. Make your gifts utility gifts. Ask to see our large selection of joy-cycles and, cycles. —B.

Mon ! We have a fine range of neglige shirts, pyjama suits, fancy sox, ties, white and coloured sports’ trousers, suit cases, etc. All the latest, no old stock at Frank Bade’s, ’phone 179. —Advt.

We are now showing everything to make the home bright and gay for ’Xmas': paper hats, bonbons, paper streamers, glass decorations for ’Xmas trees, balloons, and blow outs. Yarrafl’s Novelty Depot, Hokitika.—Advt. The toy problem solved for our country clients. Just toll us how many boys and girls you have, state their ages, and leave the rest to Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, Revell Street.—Advt. j

In forwarding the results of the recent nurses’ examinations, the Auckland Hospital Board of Examiners recommended the award of the gold medal to Nurse I). M. Jackson and silver medals to Nurses V. Dawes and J. Watson.

Why do we give Christmas presents? Are our gifts appreciated? Only if they are of first grade quality and workmanship, second rate goods never look well. The special importations of Christmas goods now showing at Messrs -Schroder and Co’s Kevell Street shop are guaranteed to give eveiy possible satisfaction.— Advt.

A short but heavy fall of rain accompanied by a thunderstorm broke over Christchurch and suburbs, and several country districts- early on Friday afternoon. Tbe rainfall in some of the south-easterly suburbs was of quite phenomenal intensity, although the north-western• part cf the city escaped comparatively lightly. The remarkable fall of 60 points in two hours was recorded on the gauge at the Opa.wa School, nearby residents stating it to be the heaviest they had experienced in thirty years.

When a witness gave evidence before the Soldiers’ Rehabilitation Commission at Christchurch on Friday, lie said that he was seventy years of age. He enlisted for the war wdth the Second Canterbury Regiment in 1916, and left with the- Seventeenth Reinforcements in September of that year. Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., chairman of the commission: “You were fifty-seven when you enlisted?” The witness: “Yes, sir.” Mr Barton: “Well, I .take off my hat to the young fellow of /fifty-seven who went away with the boys.”

The sun will enter the zodiacal sign Capricornus on December 22nd, when the solstice occurs; this will be the longest day in the southern hemisphere, the sun being above the horizon for 15 hours 27 minutes. The meridian altitude of the sun will be 69deg 56min for the latitude of Hokitika and th-ei distance P-f the earth from the sun will be about 91,470,000 miles. The planet Melcury will be too close to the sun at the beginning of the month to be visible it sets on December 15th at 8.57 p.m., and as its apparent magnitude then will be. 0.-3 it should be a brilliant object in the .south-western sky. Venus rose on December Ist at 4.4 a.iii\- and on December 15th rises at 4.2 a.m.; its n.opni;ent -magnitude will be 3.4 throughout the month. Mars will not ,be seen dunng. ithp month owing to. its pro-ximity to the sun. Jupitei rose on December Ist at i.oB p.m. and on December 15th rises at 6.53 p.m., and,Saturn sets on these dates at 9.24 p.m. and 8.36 p.m.

Undoubtedly the most interesting advertisement in this issue is that of McKay’s furnishing departmentsuperior qualities, easy prices, so shop early.—Advt.

Gifts men like can be found at Addison’" We have the newest in shirts,: pyjamas, ties, hose, braces, suspenders, belts, handkerchiefs, etc., etc.—Advt

A cordial invitation is extended to all to visit McKay’s show-room, where the latest creations in ’Xmas are now being displayed.—Advt;: . u >-

Second shipment of dolls, dolls prams and tricycles have now been opened up at ‘ the -Econmoical Crockery Shop. Do lit let these goods be snapped up before you have made your selection. —P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Tlie comfort of a home is never complete without the aid of cushions. McKay’s cushions are recognised for their good value and quality. Inspect early and don’t be disappointed this ’Xmas. —Advt.

New records just received on His Master’s Voice:—“When My Dreams Some Trust ” (F.T.) Waring’s Penns, “My Sin” (F.T.), Waring’s Penns; “Maybe! Who Knows?” (vocal), Gene Austin, “ I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling” (vocal) Gene Austin; “Little Pal” (organ) Jesse Crawford, “Why Can’t You?” (organ) Jesse Crawford; “Finding the Long Way Home” (vocal) Johnny Marvin, “Pal Forever” (vocal) The Melody Three; “Outside” (F.T.) Aaronson’s Commanders, “Won’t You Tell Me Hon.?” (F.T.) Waring’s Pennsylvanians; “ He’s a Good Man to Have Around” (vocal), Sophie Tucker, “I’m the Last of the Red Hot Mammas ” (vocal), Sohipe Tucker; “Smiling Irish Eyes ” (vocal) Helen Clark, “A Wee Bit of Love” (vocal), Helen Clark; “Junior” (F.T.) Shilkret’s Orchestra, “Reaching for Someone” (F.T.) Olsen’s Orchestra; “ A Dicky Bird Told Me So ” (vocal) Ann Penn, “That Monte Carlo Song” (vocal) Ann Penn; “My Sin” (organ) Jesse Crawford, “You’re the Cream in My Coffee” (organ), Jesse Crawford; “Piccolo Pete” (F.T.) Weem’s Orchestra, “Here We Are ” (F.T.) Weem’s Orchestra. 4s each at Yarrall’s.—Advt.

Charming ’Xmas gifts for old and young are to be found at the Economical Crockery Shop. Also 'full stock of plain white cups and breakfast cups at the lowest possible prices.—P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Good tennis balls •tire as essential as a good racket if you wish to play at your best. That is why good players demand Davis (1930) balls, 3s 6d a pair at Ross’s Sports Depot.—7.

Addison’s can show you the best in millinery, frocks, coats, neckwear, gloves, belts, scarves, and hosiery. Call early.—Advt,

“Kaimiro” is the name given to the first of two vessels built by Messrs Cammell Laird and Co., Bir- .’ kenhead, for the Union Steam Ship ; Company. The hull of the Kaimiro k was launched on October 16th witifcnm out much ceremony, and it will be ) ready to sail for New Zealand in No- ■ vernoer. The vessel is intended for the coal trade around the New Zealand coast, and is of the self-trim-ming type. She is 284 feet long, with a breadth of 46 feet . and a. denth off 21ft. The propelling chinery, consisting of triple expansion engines, is also being made by Messrs Cammed Laird and Co. A sister-ship, for which no name has yet. been chosen,. is ; also,! -bearing completion, and this will ; be sailing for the Dominion towards the end of the

year. 4 x j Some advice to the hoys of New jr Zealand was given by the Governor- ) Genera)!, Sir Charles Fergussloii, at the farewell to their Excellencies on Monday (states tlie “New' Zealand Herald”!. Sir Charles urged boys to go on the land not only to develop the country, but to demonstrate their self-reliance and to improve their positions in life. He referred to the opportunities that were presented to New Zealand boys, in other parts of tht Empire, and said that every year 600 or 700 vacancies occurred in the overseas Civil Service, Any New Zealand boy of character , ftnd education had a chance of b-'ing selected for one of these vacancies,.,. He repeated his appeal to the boys of New Zealand-not to drift, into city occupation, but to do their part in ,de- f veloping the country.

An Auckland correspondent writes: A very pleasant function at which a large, number of old' West Coasters were present took place at Devon port vesterdnv (27th) when. Miss Jean Falla, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Falla, late of Hokitika, was married to Mr J- Kilgour, of Auckland, ihe ceremony took place in the Presbyterian Church, the service being conducted by the Rev. Marsh, assisted by ’the ;Rev. )Budd. Subsequently some seventy or eighty guests were entertained % the brides parents at tbe Masonic Hall, the gathering being a very enjoyable one, and many were the reminiscences— by tlie older guests of old times on the Coast Ref- \ cPence was also iriitfleAto* the fact that X the Voting bridfc’s; brother,-. Mr ■R- < Falla, was at the fibine bound for the Antarctic in the Discovery-as one ,of the New Zealand representatives on - the scientific staff of Sir Douglas Min*son’s Expedition. ;