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Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1931, Page 4

The Gael sailed this morning for Wellington a.ncl is announced to leave Wellington for Hokitika direct on Wednesday. %

The benefit card party at the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday night, passed off successfully. The -second of the series of thfee will he held on Wednesday evening of this week,

A dance will be held in All Saints* Hall on Wednesday evening to- raise funds to help, defray the expenses of the Bible Class rally at Hokitika on New Year’s Day. Music will he supplied by a local orchestra. The price for admission will he men Is 6d and ladies Is.—Advt.

A beautiful range of Art Silk Curtain Nets, “and fadeless curtain nets” are now opening out at Schroder and Co ;

It will be to your advantage to call early, as they -are marked at a price to suit the most fastidious.—Advt.

An accident occurred at the floodgate of the new water-race at Blackball, on Friday evening. Miss Lilian Williams in company with some friends, visited the water-race. The 'floodcate was rais' d, and fell on her left hand, severing the first joint of the second finger, and crushing the first joint of the third finger. Miss Williams received medical attention from Dr Bennett.

The death took place on Thursday at the residence of her ' nephew, Dr J. L. Wicken, of Reefton of Mrs Martha Louisa Prince, n*ho for a very long period had resided in Reefton. She was predeeased”by her husband many years ago. The late Mrs Prince u*as a native of the West Coast and 62 years of .age. She is survived by her daughter, and two sisters, Mrs Sadler, Nelson Creek, and Mrs H. Wicken, Reefton.

Among the strange objects picked up by motor tires, the live rifle cartridge which pierced a motor-car tine in a Wellington Street on Wednesday must he alone in its novelty. The motor-car linff been used extensively during the day for the conveyance of electors to.. polling booths. The bullet of the cartridge apparently pierced the side wall of the tire without puncturing the inner tube. The project base- of the cartridge was worn down by friction against the road, and the percussion cap was unprojected when the discovery was made. The driver of the car considers that he tv as lucky, as the cartridge might have detonated at any time, shattering the tire, and perhaps causing loss of control of the ear. The cartridge was one of the regulation .303;

Five of the eleven members of the House of Representativ s are fanners and tivo others have had farming experience which will be useful to them in dealing with the problems of the primary .producers. Messrs J. Hnrgest (Invercargill), A. Stuart (Rangitikei), Dj S. Reid (Raglan), J Connolly (Mid-Canterbury) and -the Hon. A. D. McLeod (Wairarapa) are farmers and tu*o Labour members, Messrs J. A. Lee (Grey Lynn) and A. S. Richards (Roskill), have had considerable experience in farming. OnE one of the new members, Mr F. W. Schramm (Labour, Auckland Fast), is a solicitor by profession. Mr P. McSkimming (Chitlin) is a manufacturer, and Mr F. Jones (Dunedin South is a hoot operative. Mr D. W. Coleman (Gisborne) is Mayor of that town.

McKay’s are now showing their new season’s gloves—fabric gloves in all pastel shades from 4s 6d pair and novelty kid and suede gloves in latest shades. All sizes from 9s lid pair.— Advt.

To Men.—Special ’Xmas Prices for worsted and navy serge suits at Addisons. Fit and style guaranteed. Sizes 3 to 6. See window display.— Advt.

At the address below, skilled * and fashionable hairdress’r.s is a speciality. The most up to date equipment for hail waving, shampooing and other treatment has been "installed and youi most exacting requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla Stephens, Hevell Street, Hokitika. —Advt.

Lines of interest just opened to-day at Addisons:—Floral voiles, rayons, bathing suits, bathing caps, kid and silk gloves, hosiery, boxed handkerchiefs, bead necklets, etc. etc. Call and inspect.—Advt.

The Rimu Dredging Coy. are invit- j ing tenders for the supply of 430 cubic feet of road metal. /Tenders close on Thursday at 5 p.m.

Hokitika Returned Soldiers’ Association notify a sum of money is available to enable work to be provided for unemployed returned soldiers, if citizens will provide 6/3 per day for work.

Don’t forget the R.S.A. Children’s Xmas Party and Tree fund and roll up to the benefit euchre on Wednesday next in the Soldier’s Hall .‘ Good prizes and a good night’s fun.

After a fine day on Saturday, there was a change during the night and light rain fell. There was a showery morning, with more rain in the afternoon, spoiling outdoor fixtures. This morning broke fine and, there was a continued improvement.

The entertainment to be given by St. Paul’s Amateurs on Thursday evening is going to provide a decided treat. We understand that the presentation will easily be the best yet provided and if this is so then patrons are assured of a very enjoyable evening. »

Monster Benefit Euchre, Soldier’s Hall, Wednesday, December 9th at 8 o’clock. Ist prize, bag of sugar and 51b tin of tea; 2nd prize, bag of sugar; 3rd prize, olb butter; 4th prize, bag of flour. Proceeds in aid of children’s Xmas Tree and party fund. Admission 2/‘. 8 o’clock sharp.—Advt,

The annual, meeting of the Westland Competitions Society takes place to night at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock. The business will include the election of a now committee, and as there are some vacancies those willing to assist are invited to attend, as well as all apxious to support the Society with a good membership.

Funds are again short this week for the full employment of the registered unemployed, both in town and country, and the money available has to be apportioned by tlie local bodies to the best advantage. This week a number of men formerly registered at Kuinara have been transferred to the Westland County list, making the position more stringent still in the future with the number now registered.

The Arbitration Court sat this morning, Mr Justice Frazer and Messrs Prime and Monteith presiding.' The claim of Rasmus Anker Madsen (a Koiterangi accident case) was partly heard and then adjourned to enable further evidence to be provided and the hearing of the claim of James E. Searle of Mananui for injury to a finger had been commenced, when the Court adjourned for lunch.

The Arbitration Court sat at Westport or. Thursday, but all except one of the cases set down were adjourned or settled out of Court. The case dealt with was that of William Taylor v. Westport Borough Council Plaintiff claimed compensation, on the ground that a muscle in one of his legs was injured while he was being conveyed to work to March 31st last, in a motor-lorry belonging to the defendants, He stated that the seats were not fixed to 'the lorry, and that the ride was rough. As a result oi the injury, he had to undergo an operation, and was in the hospital five weeks. The Court gave judgment for plaintiff for £22 8s with £l4 16s costs.

The di-pnie at the Dobson mine, near Greymouth, which has continued since October J, has ben settled. Advice has been received that the men have accepted the company’s terms, and in view of this it is the intention of the company to resume mining as soon as orders are received. The dispute arose when the company decided to “stand off” some men. The company will now reinstate 180 men out of the 300 who were formerly employed, said Mr O. C'. Dams chairman of the hoard of directors o. the Grey Valley Colleri-s on Saturday The first step to be taken by the company, however, was to reorganise the sales department so that customers would be obtained as soon as possible. New arrangements will come into* force when the mine reopens in regard to the payment of truckers. They were previously paid an hourly wage, but in the future, tlnv will be paid by the truck. The miners . will be paid a- hewing rate, as in the past.

Miss Zilla Stephens of Hokitika wishes to notify the ladies of the district that she has opened up a Eugene Toilet Saloon. All the latest equipment for permanent waving, ‘ marcelie waving, hair setting and shampooing, also bandying has been installed. Opposite Dee’: Grocers, Bevel] Street.—Advt.

Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. Look in and inspect our new stock ol Xmas toys. Also ask to see our splendid variety of wooden toys, wooden rocking horses, carts and horses, wooden prams, wheel barrows, cradles, hobby horses etc. The best values at the lowest prices in town. Economical Crockery 'Shop. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Boys’ dark and light grey worsted suits in all sizes. Prices from 22/6 to 45/-. Also boys’ canoe shirts in the newest similes and styles at McKays —Advt.