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Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1929, Page 4

The monthly meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee takes place at 7 o’clock this evening. Nominations for the Hokitika Races on Boxing Day close to-morrow week. There is likely to he a good Canterbury contingent for the Coast holiday circuit this season. /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 by Messrs Schroder and Co. are the very newest and smartest that are being shown.—Advt. The death took place at Nazareth Home, Christchurch, yesterday morning of Mrs Stephens, wife of Mr Peter -Stephens, of Revel] Street, after a long, lingering illness. The deceased was a native of Hokitika, a daughter of the late Mr Harry and Mrs Levy, of Hokitika, and 50 years of age. She leaves a husband and family of six daughters and two stepdaughters, a mother, two sisters (Mrs Eastwell and Mrs Uollon, of Auckland), and four brothers (Ralph and Lazarus, of Auckland, Joseph, of i Westport, and Alexander, of Wellington). The .sympathy of many friends will he extended to the bereaved family. Good tennis halls are as essential as a good racket if you wish to play at your best. That is why good players demand Davis (1930) balls, 3s Gd 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.

Tiie Commissioner of Crown Lands, Mr \Y. T. Morpeth, left this afternoon for the Kopara district and will be absent some davs.

Tiie Town Clerk notiiies that all arrears of rates not paid within fourteen days will be sued for without further notice..

VI r Harry Newman left Hokitika yesterday morning at 8.3 J o’clock driving a Hudson Sedan. He arrived at Dunedin last evening at 10 o’clock after n very line run. He went on to Invercargill this morning.

It is notified that Mr John Woolhouse lias taken over the business of .Johnson and Woolhouse, butchers, of Revel! St., which will be carried on under the same management. All accounts owing are requested to he paid and all accounts due by the firm rendered.

On Sunday afternoon a number of loud reports carne from the rear of Mr .John 11 urren’s store, situated in Main Street, Kuniara. Upon investigation it was found that four small boys had located a quantity of gelignite, and forthwith proceeded to endeavour to explode it by placing a number of plugs on a stone and dropping another stone oh top of it. In this manner 25 plugs Were disposed of and, strange to say, the youngsters escaped getting hurt nor was any damage done.

A disastrous fire took place on Sunday morning at about 5 o’clock when a cottage and contents owned by Mr C. Cook situated on the road between the Kumnra Junction and Tnramakau railway bridge were totally destroyed. When the fire was first noticed, Mr and Mrs Cook and son were in the milking shed, situated about 150 yards away. The fire had n big Hold when Mr Cook arrived on tiie scene, and only a few pieces of furniture could be saved.

The older we get the faster whirls the round of the year. It seems but yesterday since Father Christmas, having mopped his brow after his labours of 1928, spluttered off in his old mot’orwaggon, to fresh fields. And now he is almost upon us .again. As before, one cannot do better . during., the coming season of Merry Christmas than “Say it with music.” A. W. Yarrall’s December records Jiave a strong Christmas flavour • aid iperpfexed . ’present-givers, will find easy and pleasant ways out o'f their difficulties by looking over and hearing some of its features.—Advt.

Mr Harry- Ellery, teacher, of the Woodstock. School, met with a serious accident on Friday evening when travelling on his motor cycle along the road between Kuniara and Dilmanstown. At a point where there is a sharp bend, and two roads join, the motor cycle collided with a motor car approaching Kuniara from Dillmanstown, in which Mr White (Power House Engineer for the Westland Power Coy) was driving a number of people to a .concert at Kuma-ra. The motor cycle was wrecked, and Mr Ellery had his hip seriously fractured, and sustained other injuries to his legs. He was conveyed to the Grev River Hospital, where his condition, despite the effects of severe shock, is reported to be as satisfactory as can be expected, though it will be some weeks before he is able to leave the institution.

The Kumara Borough Council has been advised by the Minister of Public Works that he Avas unable to favour the request made by the Council ifor a further grant of £2OO to assist in the cost of repairs to the Taramakau Bridge, and more particularly in vieAV of the fact that it Avas not the policy of the Government to assist with the cost of Avorks Avithin Boroughs. The Mayor, speaking at a meeting of the Council, said the bridge Avas not in the Borough. The Borough boundary did not extend to the bridge Avhich Avas betAveen the Grey and Westland Counties. He moved that the Toato Clerk reply to the Minister pointing out the financial position of the Borough in respect to this bridge and at the same time, enlighten him as to its location. Mr M urphy seconded the motion which Avas agreed to.

Why do we give Christmas presents? Are our gifts appreciated? Only if they are of first grade quality and Avoirkmanship, second rate goods never look well. The special importations of Christmas goods nc*w showing at Messrs Schroder and Co’s Bevell Street shop are guaranteed to give every possible satisfaction.—, Advt. Undoubtedly the most interesting advertisement in this issue is that of McKay’s furnishing' department—superior qualities, easy prices, so shop early.—Advt. Gifts men like can be found at Addison’s We have the neAvest in sln'rts, pyjamas, ties, hose, braces, suspenders, belts, handkerchiefs, etc., etc. —Advt. Charming ’Xmas gifts for old and young are to be found at the Economical Crockery Shop. Also 'lull stock of plain white cups and breakfast cups at the lowest possible prices.—P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. A cordial invitation is extended to all to visit McKay’s show-room, where the latest creations in ’Xmas goods are now being displayed.—Advt. The comfort of a home is ne\ r er 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.

.Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. give a 1 final reminder of their auction sale' to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o’clock on the premises, Bealey St., of the whole of the furniture and effects in the estate of the late Mrs Palmer. New goods just arrived for the ’Xmas season : Boxed ’Xmas cards, Is to Is 6d each ; ladies’ handbags, (is to 355; fountain pens, Swan, Sheaffers, Con-way-Stewart, ’Xmas boxed stationary, 2s to 13s (id, reward books Is (id to 5s (id; toy hooks, large variety, children’s annuals, 2s fid to 8s fid.—At Novelty Depot.—Advt.

“1 would ask for costs, your Hon-\ our,” said counsel in the Supreme' Court at Wellington, after the Chief Justice (the Hon. M. Myers) had finished reading a lengthy reserved judgment in his favour. “ But I have given you fifty guineas,” replied his Honour smilingly. “ Oh, I beg your Honour’s pardon,” said counsel. “I did not hear costs stated.” His Honour: “ 1 should have thought those were the very words you would have heard.” (Laughter.) :

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd. advise dated London, 29th instant, as follows :—Danish butter, 188 s to 192 s (last week 190 s); New Zealand : unsalted, 184 s to 188 s (186 s to 188 s);. New Zealand salted, i64s to 170 s (169 s to 1745) j market slow. New Zealand cheese, white, 94s Zealand cheese, coloured, 92s to 93s (93s to 945); market quiet. Cafl'adian cheese, white and coloured, 96s to 98s (96s to 98s). Blitter prices irregular.

The death of Mrs Miller, wife of Rev. Alex. Miller, of St.- Andrew’s Church, Westport, took place on Saturday. The deceased went over to Sydney for medical treatment, arriving there only on Tuesday morning. Advices were favourable, leading to the hope of a good recovery. On Friday, however, a message was received that she was seriously ill. Mrs Miller came to Westport six and a half years ago as the bride of Rev. A. Milter, and her bright disposition made her a, general favourite. Much regret will be felt 1 at her early passing, and deep sympathy will be felt for Rev. A. Miller.

A singular, occurrence was witnessed by pedestrians making up Shakespeare road, Napier, a few days ago. A car of a well-known 4 l, baby-catt-iiiake ” was proceeding up< the i ? hill, while a boy bowling a .tyre was coming down. A ■chain or so'from the vehicle, the boy’s improvised hoop gatherfed l '- too much momentum, and soon got” away trom him, making straight for the car. Before the driver could turn his vehicle the tyre struck it plumb oh the radjfiitor, and, then, to the surprise of every- 1 one, bounded clean over the vehicle, landed on the road at the rear 'of it, and continued its headlong career down the hill, being finally brought to rest through running into the gutter. .Final shipment-of lino to hand, in all wanted shades, (tnd patterns. Get your - now at Frank Bade’s. Our prices range from 6s 6d to ' 8s < ildii-L-jSgiyti j-j 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. Men ! We have a fine range of raglige shirts, pyjama suits, fancy sox, ties, white and coloured sports’ trousers, suit cases, etc. All the latest, ho old stock at Frank Bade’s, ’phone 179. —Advt.