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Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1929, Page 4

Tlic order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, Dec Bth, will be as follows:—Arahura 10 a.m., Hokitika 3 a.m., 10 a,m., 7 p.m. Now opened at Mrs J. V. Hall’s, a Xmas stock of toys, fancy goods, <r:ckory ware, pots and pans, suite\n.ses.- A great selection (and the prices wil l make the goods go. Next AVednesday nominations are due for all events at the Boxing Day race meeting on the Hokitika racecourse. The rights to the privileges at the meeting will be sold by public auction on. Saturday week. The Arch Little Shoe Store wishes to not fy their numerous customers that they are now fully stocked with the famous Blackball Hoots. The demand for these has been greater than the supply. Call early. —Advt. A cable from London states that Lord Blodisloe (the new Governor-Gen-eral of New Zealand) fears that it will be impossible for him to sail for New Zealand, as he had arranged earlier, with the Farmers’ Party on January 17th. He was busy at the War Office on Wednesday selecting his aides-de-camp. Shopping these days is a pleasure and it is surrpisiug when buying gifts for the family how 'far your money goes when shopping at Paterson’s. A special selection of the newest, popular, practical and useful gifts that will he appreciated at the keenest of prices. —Advt. Procrastination is the evil of all men. He who hesitates to secure his Xmas requirements at Bade’s will l>e disappointed as Bade’s is the right shop to get best vane for money in Mercery, Etc. Call now at Frank Badc’s.— Advt. Exquisite gifts for men and women can be got at McKay’s this ’Xmas—so come early and see the large display.— Advt. 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 players demand Davis (1930) balls, 3s 6d a pair at Boss’s Sports Depot.—7. Addison’s can show you the best in] millinery, frocks, coats, neckwear, gloves, belts, scarves, and hosiery. Call early.—Advt, New goods just arrived for the ’Xmas season : Boxed ’Xmas cards, Is to Is (id each; ladies’ handbags, 6s to 355; fountain pens. Swan, Sheaffers, Con-way-Stewart, ’Xmas boxed stationary, 2s to 13s (id, reward hooks Is fid to 5s (id ; toy books, large variety, children’s annuals, 2s (id to 8s (id.—At Yarrall’s Xovelty Depot.—Advt.

A notice to asthma and bronchi,tis sufferers appears in this issue.

The usual monthly service at the Kokatahi Presbyterian Church will he held on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. I he Bov. Nelson Wright will conduct service at Koiterangi on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. There was an extremely heavy blow last night accompanied by lieavv rain and a heavy hailstorm) about 10.30 o’clock. Before midnight the wind moderated and there were occasional showers during the night.

St. Mary’s Club Booms, Saturday Dec. 7th. in aid of Girls’ Basket Bail Court.—Visit the Paddy’s Market, Xmas gifts, produce, sweets, afternoon tea all pro.urable. Great Bargains. Help the children’s effort.—Advt.

The high American tariff was a serious thing for New Zealand, declared -Mr C. W. Budd (vice-president; at the annual meeting of the British (U.K.) Manufacturers’ Association of New Zealand. America could take all New Zealand’s wool; but all the time he was in America he slept in “cotton blankets,'’ because America grew a great deal of cotton, but comparatively little wool, and would not let wool in to compete with cotton. Such good, cheap woollen suits as they could buy in Wellington were not obtainable in the United States. In the same way he had found it almost impossible to get a grilled chop, because America would not let mutton in to compete with her beef.

The death took place at Westport on Tuesday at the residence of her son, Mr Edmond Skilton, of Airs Hooey, an old and highly esteemed resident of the district. Deceased, who was a native of Birmingham, was 81 yeors of age. She arrived with her late parents, Air and Airs Charles Parker, at Nelson, when she was quite an infant, her father later being the first Member of the Provincial Council for Nelson. For over 40 years she resided at Westport and reared a grown up family of four sons, and two daughters, the sons being Air Cl Skilton, Motueka; AV. and E. Skilton, AVestport; Ken Skilton, Railway Department, Taumaranui; and the daughters, -Mrs W. Jones, Westport and Airs AY. Vinsen, AVelllington. Deceased was twice married. There was no family by the second marriage.

The success that has attended the operations of. the State Advances Ofiice established by the Liberals many years ago, when its opponents, now the Reform Party, called it a “ State pawnsnop,” and predicted its failure, was mentioned by Airs B. B. Wood, in her address to ladies at Petone, in support of the candidature of Air J. Kerr (United) in the Hutt by-election campaign, states the “Post.” The Department, said Airs had made loans amounting to over £40,000,000 at the lowest rate of interest, and,' instead of making the predicted losses, had earned considerably million sterling in profits,'while at the same time placing thousands of hard-working settlers ,on the land, and enabling thousands of workers to become the owners of their homes. AVith the United Government now in office, this splendid institution was showing more life and vigour.

Commander Byrd, our hero of the moment, was delighted with the iceclad mountain peaks of the Polar Regions—the snowy white with beautiful shadings. Resemblance to these is to be seen in the Pyramid Handkerchiefs at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

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. AAL Yarrall’s December records have a strong Christmas flavour and perplexed present-givers will find easy and pleasant ways out of their difficulties by looking over and hearing some of its features.—Advt. AVhy 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 Alessrs Schroder and Co’s Revell 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. 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 he disappointed this ’Xmas. —Advt. Second shipment of dolls, dolls prams and tricycles have now been opened up! at the Econmoical Crockery Shop. Dont let these goods be snapped up before you have made your selection. —P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. Come to McKay’s for Morny’s—hath powder, boxes of soap, and face powder, also lavendar water No. 65.—Advt.