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Hokitika Guardian, 4 December 1929, Page 4

Patrons of Everybody’s Pictures will be pleased to know that Mr Rostienux, of the Greymouth Opera House, has been transferred to Hokitika, and for the future will have charge of the music ,at the Princess Theatre.

The Westport “News” states a loud boom was heard at "Westport at 11.3< on Monday evening, as if right underneath the town. It suggested that the big earth movements have not yet ceased.

Exquisite gifts Tor men and women can he got at McKay’s this ’Xmas—so eonie early and see the large display.— Advt.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts during tlie week ended noon on Monday totalled 33. Canterbury: Scarlet fever 5 diphtheria 4, tuberculosis 4, pneumonia 14, puerperal sepsis I, 'ophthalmia neonatorum 2, hydatids 1. West Coast: Tuberculosis 1, puerperal sepsis 1. There were two deaths in the Canterbury district—one from pneumonia, and one from pneumonic influenza.

A Wellington correspondent states that Ministers since the session have been able to spare time for visits to various parts of tho Dominion,, but ney were all returning to Wellington by Wednesday or Thursday to hold a series of Cabinet meet-mgs for discussion of important matters, some of which follow from recent legislation. Sir Joseph "Ward is recovering his health in a manner which gives his friends great satisfaction, hut lie is not vet strong enough to take an active •uM't in Cabinet rmetiims, though he receives many callers daily and d's•usses offi 'ial business in his private suite in Parliament building.

AA T est Coast swimming enthusiast 0 are looking forward to this month’s visit of the two famous young Australian swimmers, Noel Ryan and Griffiths, to Runanga, Hokitika and

'• evnr'.uth. P'-an is ranked alongside of “Boy” Charlton in his promise of proving a world-beater. He is now only seventeen and yet when the world’s champion Arne Borg recently swam at Sydney, Ryan followed him eloscl to tho winning post in all of the classic events. As a boy of 15 Ryan did the 220 in 2min 25soe, and the 440 in omin 49secs. Rvan is Australia’s best swimmer to-day. Griffiths is a celebrated young sprinter and is the New South "Wales champion. He has also a brilliant record. The boys will swim at the Runanga sports op Christmas Day, at Hokitika on Boxing Day. and at Greymouth on December 27. The visit is expected to be the occasion for arousing great enthusiasm in the art of swimming.

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.

Good tennis balls are as essential as a good- racket if you wish to play at your best. That is why good placets demand Davis (1930) halls, 3s 6d a pair at Ross’s Sports Depot.— i. Addison’s can show you the best in millinery, frocks, coats, neekweai, gloves, belts, scarves, and hosiery. Call early.—Advt.

New goods just arrived for the’Xmas season : Boxed ’Xmas cards. Is to Is 6d each; ladies’ handbags, 6s to 355; fountain pens, Swan, Sheaffers, Con-way-Stewart, ’Xmas boxed stationary, 2s to 13s Od, reward books Is 6d to os 6d ; toy books, large variety, children’s animals, 2s Od to 3s fid.—At YarrnH’s Novelty Depot.—Advt,

Conn.* to .McKay’s for Moray's—hath powder, boxes ol soap, ami fact? powder, also lavendar water No. (So. —Advt.

A mooting of flic; bake Kanicri Boat (.'lull will take place on Friday at 7,.!0 p.iu. at .Mclntosh’s Club Rooms. Iho business is to arrange matters with regard to the Christmas Regatta.

'rifere was a very large and representative gathering from j all parts of the district at the funeral of the late Mr Tldward ( roll, of Kokatahi, which took place to Hokitika cemetery this morning. ’the Rev. ■J. W. Hayward conducted the services. Many Horn I tributes were placed on the grave from sorrowing friends.

The death took place on Saturday at the Christchurch Hospital ol Mrs M. A. Nankiudl, wife of Mr R. A. Nankividl, a brother to Mr T. Nankivell, of Nelson street, (ireymouth. The late Mrs Nankivell was the youngest daughter of Mrs C. Newton, of Christchurch, and of the late C. Nettton, of Greyrnouth. She was herself a former resident of Grey mouth and was 28 years of age.

The death took place of Mr Richard Stratford took place at the Wellington Hospital, after a short illness. He was horn at Lower Hutt in 1847. He leaves a daughter, Mrs H. Martin, of Lower Hutt, and one son, Frederick, of Freetown, S'iera Leone, West Africa. His wife predeceased him thirteen years ago. The late Mr Stratford was a brother of Mr Edmund Stratford, of Messrs Stratford Blair and Co., Ltd., and formerly carried on business as a sawmiller at Moana, leaving .about twenty years ago for Wellington.

A strong underground flow of water has again been struck in the Tawa Flat tunnel, the stream being estimated at 18,000 gallons an hour. The spot is some six chains beyond where another underground reservoir or stream was tapped recently, between the shaft at the viaduct and Ngahauranga Gorge, in that instance the water backed up the grade to the shaft itself, and the pumps had difficulty in keeping it down until the flow moderated, hu,t in the present case the water has backed up the grade only a couple of chains, and ifour pumps are holding it at that. The nature of the ground at the former flow was very broken, hut it is more solid where the new flow lias been struck:

A meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee was held,, at the Carnegie Public. Library at 7 o’clock last evening. Present: Mr D. J. Evans (Chairman), Dr Teichelmann, Messrs T. W. Dull, J. Niven, J. Maloney and IT. M. Coulson. . Correspondence was read from the Times Book Club relative to regular supplies of books, and the account was agreed to. E. T. Haynes, Christchurch, forwarded a framed photogravure of the late 11. J. Sedtlon, which was accepted with thanks and will be hung in the public reading room. It was notified the Conference of Library Representatives would be held on March 4th. otli. and 6th. at ; Auckland, and the ,appointment of a delegate was left open to ascertain who would he available Tor the trip. Mr Maloney, owing to leaving the district, tendered his resignation as a member of the Committee. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Coulson and supported by Mr Niven, the resignation was received and accepted with regret, thanks accorded “Ir Maloney lor .past valuable services, and best wishes extended to Mr and Mrs ■Jflalpney and family for the future. Mr Maloney acknowledged the cordial vote passed Mr Niven reported regarding mineral specimens from Stafford Institute which it was decided to have transferred. Mr Niven stated a bird’s nest had been received from. Master Thorpe and a stuffed parrot was loaned by Mrs Veale.—Received with thanks. The Chairman reported Mr Haynes would visit the district in March next. The next meeting was fixed for the first Tuesday in February.

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 motorwaggon 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 have a strong Christmas flavour and perplexed present-givers will find easy and pleasant ways out o'f their difficulties by looking over and hearing some of its features. —Advt. Why do we give Christmas pres-, ents P Are our gifts appreciated 7 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 Revel] Street shop are guaranteed to give everv 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 newest in shirts, 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'''full stock of plain white cups and breakfast cups at the lowest possible prices.—P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. The 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.

Members of the Municipal Band are reminded that practice takes place tonight.—Advt.

Never before have McKay’s had such a charming array of beautiful summer or race frocks so come and choose yours now before it is too late.—Advt. --

The Sheriff of Westland notifies an order of sale at the suit of John T. D. McLean, of Greyrnouth, against Lambton and Co. Ltd. Fuller particulars appear on the front page.

Peerless Pictures will screen at Woodstock on Thursday and Kokatahi on Friday a First National Picture “The. Glorious Trail” featuring Ken Maynard, the leading cowboy, and bis wonder horse Tarran. See a thousand Indians in a mad fight with"the pioneers of the west.—Advt. “■

The announcement in yesterday’s issue of a. concert by the scholars of the Hokitika District High School will give great pleasure to readers. The entertainment is being organised in aid of the prize fund and is worthy of support. The concert is to take place on Thursday, December 19tb, and no doubt will draw a packed audience. Tickets arc on sale from to-day and the 'box plan will bo opened 'at Miss Mclntosh’s on Monday next when holders of circle tickets may reserve. Booking fee 3d extra.

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

Men 1 We have a fine range of reglige shirts, pyjama, suits, fancy sox, ties, white and coloured sports’ trousers, siiit cases, etc. All the latest, no old stock at Frank Bade’s, ’phone 179. —Advt.