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Hokitika Guardian, 22 November 1932, Page 4

A long night dance will be held at Kan.ieri to-morrow night.

The sand shoes which last—at Arch Litle shoe store. No Japanese makes, all British.—Adyt.

Messr Irvine and Stevenson request that all accounts, especially from country clients be rendered before the end of the month.

The motor vessel Endeavour is to leave Auckland on Thursday for Hokitika. She will be put into the Hokitika- Wellington trade, carryng timber. The vessel is some 10ft shorter, and three feet wider than; the Gael and will carry about tne same load on a 6ft draft .

Grand Amas Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesd'ay, November 22nd., at 8 o’clock. Ist. prize, ladies, ’Xmas ham, 2nd. prizjei, ladies, ’Xma.s ham; Ist. prize, gents, ’Xmt.-s ham, 2nd. prize, gents, ’Xmas ham. Admission 2s.—Advt.

Patrons of the Hokitika E.S.A. euchre parties- during the season are reminded tha there are only two nights’ play to go before the tournament closes. The valuable prizes which will be w;olcome in any household for a festive season, should attract a good attendance at the final sessions, one of which is taking place to-night.

The Arch Little shoe store for value in men’s shoes, prices from 13s 6d a pair. Quality stocked in footwear. —Advt.

The Waimangaroia Bowling Club opened its reason last week, and there was a large attendance of Westport district howlers present. For the opening of the Waiuta Bowling Club’s season on Sunday afternoon, the weather was fine. A rink from the Reef ton Club went out for the occasion. Mrs Greengrass played the first bowl, and Mr Greengrass, the president of the club, declared the season open.

The local bowling green is proving a popular rendezvous each evening. The green is in very good order and the fine weather is allowing play each evening, members atending in , good force and the scene is always an interesting one. The first round for the singles championship is now in progress and some good games have resulted. Play in this round must be finished by Saturday

Considerable interest is being taken in the Hokitika branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association by ex-Service-men, and the membership roll is increasing in a steady manner. The benefits to be derived therefrom are evident, and the men are keen to participate in these. At last evening’s meeting of the local executive an application for enrolment was received from an ex-member of the United States forces, but, according to instructions from headquarters, this is only available to members of British Units. ExServicemen of other Allied forces, however, are eligible for honorary membership, which was granted to the applicant in question.

Messrs O’Connell and Caliari, house furnishers, have the services of a competent upholsterer avalable for the service of customers for a week or ten day and would be glad to receive orders for any work at once. Phone 167 S.—Advt.

Although the United States will not grant a renewal of the Hoover moratorium, and has called upon Britain to pay the instalment of £28,000,000 due on December 13, New Zealand will not be called upon to pay her share of the debt ■ service, Britain has agreed to suspend for another year all payments clue. on the funded war debt and certain other debts due t-j the Brit'- U Government. This meant a relief to the Dominion this year of £825,000. in addition to which a saving of £47,000 would accrue to the State Advances office. Mr Forbes said on Friday, that this concession ment a great deal to New Zealand, for the budgetary situation would have been badly upset had the Dominion been called upon to find this amount. Revenue was shrinking to-day and the relief to the Dominion was a very real one.

Are your teeth coated with film? Clean'them with I-o-dent Tooth Paste, which removes film and whitens teeth. Is 6d W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.

To those about looking for- value in linoleums, squares carpets, runners, hearth rugs, doormats, and curtains, will do well to pay Gchroder and Co. a visit. Special Induce-moii) • will be given to large purchasers. Values cannot be beaten.—Advt.

Baby’s delicate lungs need continuous protection against coughs and '■-olds and D o more dangerous ailments chat devel p from them. Give baby Tonldng's Linseed Emulsion -it’s perfectly safe and builds up the system against such complaints. Sold everywhere. 1l Gd, 2 S 6d and 4s 6d •—Ad vw.

Procure, your Xmas presents now. Slippers for Xmas made at Arch Little shoe store, from Is lid a pair, a most suitable gift.—Advt.

The Kumara Sports Club will hold a ball in the Memorial Hall, Kumara, on Thursday, December 29th.

For exclusive styles in ladies’ footwear—the Arch Little shoe store. All designs exclusive to ourselves. Prices lowest.—Advt.

The price of petrol sold at all service stations in Christchurch has been increased by one penny to Is 10d and Is llu a- gallon, it is stated that so far there has been no move on the part or the garage proprietors to make a. similar increase.

A youth aged- 161 years pleaded guilty and elected to be dealt with summarily at the Children’s, Court held at Grey month yesterday, Before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., to- a charge of indecently assaulting a female at Greymo'uth on November 3. The accused was admonished and discharged.

The death took place at Westport in the Buller Hospital.of Mi's G. H. Gothard, after a long illness. Deceased was a native of Reel'ton. She is survived by her husband, Mr G. H. Gothard, We s tport, three brothers and two sisters. Deceased was a daughter of Mi's Mortgomerie, Auckland, and the late Mr J. Mortgomerie, who In the early days practised as a surveyor at Reefton.

Only seven cases of infectious diseases were notified in the Canterbury Health District in the week ended yesterday at noon, and there were no notifiations on the West Coast, The following cases were reported in Canter bury; Scarlet fever 2, dipthe-ria 2, infantile paralysis 1, septic -abortion 1, hydatids 1. There were no deaths from infectious disease® during the week.

Messrs W. and P. Ryan, of Westport received news of the death of their sister, Mrs Moroney, aged 49 at Auckland on Sunday. Deceased was born in Westport, where she lived for a considerable period, and was held in tlia highest esteem. She is also suivived by her husband and two sisters, Mrs Clifford and Mrs Reardon.

At a meeting of the directors of the Hokitika Gas Coy. Ltd. held yesterday, the audited balance sheet for the half year was presented, revealing a satisfactory state of the finances. The usual half yearly dividend was declared! and made payable at the usual time. The. report of the works manager (Mr, G. Heinz) showed the .plant and equipment were in good order, and every attention was being given to the requirements of consumers.

At a sitting of the Children’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, before Mr W. Meldrum, :S.M., a seven-year-old boy charged with discharging a stone in Mackay Street, thus damaging one window valu-eed at £2O, the property of Norman Hodgkiss, was reprimandted and discharged, the question of payment for the damage, £l3 19s, by his father, being held oyer for three months,

Schroder and Co, are now showing a fine selection of frocks at very fine cut prices, ranging from 12s 6d to .57,s 6d; an early call is essential.— Advt.

Ensure successful pickles and sauces this season by using New Zealand’s best vinegar—Sharland’s. Pure, piquant, full-flavoured. Sold in boflte" or bulk at all stores. —Advt.

At the address below, skilled and fashionable b drdressing io a speciality The mohu ip-to-date epa ip meet foi hair waving, shampooing, and othei treatments has be. a installed, and your most exacting requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla SttpLens Novell Htreei. —Advt.