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Hokitika Guardian, 6 November 1936, Page 4

Your own material made up, Christmas delivery guaranteed. Prices for making from £2 10s. AY. H. Stopforth, Bevell /Street.—Advt. / .

There will be a family service, including all children, parents and guardians, on Sunday at 11 a.nr., at All Saints’ Church. Sunday S h-ol roll call after the service.

There was quite a busy scene at the railway station this morning, 1 a good number leaving by the express for Christchurch, for the purpose or attending the Christchurch carnival week which opens to-morrow with the C.J.C. meeting, of which the principal race for the day is the New Zealand Cup. “ ~

Do not delay in ordering that suit! Drop in and let us show you John Sincerity’s new suitings. W. H. Stopforth, Revell Street.— r Advt.

•The changeable weather conditions show no improvement, a fine day alternating with opposite conditions. Yesterday was fine and pleasantly warm, but there was a change at night, and after midnight steady rain fell. This morning was danfp and cloudy with a. decidedly cool atmosphere.

For ten days only, 3/-’ jn £ discount on. all novelty tweed suits, tweed costumes, saunter sujits, and saunter cciats. Robert Anderson Ltd., Regent Theatre buildings, Weld Street.—Advt.

The “Ginger Jar’’ Assembly’s weekly dance will be held as usual in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow night, when a. full programme of mixed . dancing will begin at 8 o’clock. Popular music will be played by the Rhythm Dance Band with Mr D. Breeze as M.C.—• Advt.

Do not disappoint yourself. .Bring your suit length to us, and be certain of your Christinas suit. W. H. Stopforth, Revell Street.—Advt.

The amount of time occupied in the hearing of business in f the Magistrate’s and Warden’s Courts at Hokitika this morning was the shortest for many months, namely three-quarters of an hour. Mining applications were dealt within in about twelve minutes. In both courts a quantity of the business was adjourned until November 4.

A discounts of 3/- in the £ off all novelty tweed suits, tweed costumes, saunter suits, and saunter coats. This offer for 10 days only. 'Robert Anderson Ltd., Regent Theatre buildings, Weld Street.—Advt.

The . settlers of the Koiternngi district gathered in force last evening, to discuss flood damage interests. Mr J. J, McKay, County Chairman, presided, and in addition Air R. 'l’. Smith District Engineer, Messrs W. A. Jamieson, T. R. Chestermon, A. Dale, members for the riding, and Air AV. F. Ashley, county engineer were present. The matter of the Camel hook protection was discussed, and the meeting was unanimous in favouring protective efforts, agreeing to a farthing rate being imposed to assistin defraying costs. AYork estimated to cost £1,500, was suggested, and it was agreed to place the proposition before the AVestland County Council at Tuesday’s meeting, it- being understood a Government subsidy would lie contributed towards the cost of the work also. There are about 20,000 acres' of settlement land involved the rating value of which is £143,C00. 'lhe roads of the district ar e affected likewise. ,

A notice by the Main Highways Board appears in this issue.

Tenders are invited for painting the ball room at Kanieri Hall } dosing. November 16. /

Regulations to enable Police Associations to be formed throughout the Dominion, were published with the “Gazette” last night.

Bathing costumes in great variety in ladies’, men’s, and boys'. The Bristol, Revell Stret.—Advt.

A notice for members of the Lodge Wesjtland U.A.0.1). appears in this issue."

A final reminder is given of the annual ball of the Pirates’ Foatba 1 Club, which takes place in the Woodstock Hall to-night. The Rhythm Dance Band will supply the music.

Complete range of new season’s sports coats, trousers, blazers, etc.,, to hand. W. H. Stopforth, Revell Street. —Advt. i

The Labour Party’s euchre tournament will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall this (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock sharp. Good orders for prizes. Admission one shilling.—Advt. .

Next week the work of eliminating two railway crossings, by a deviation of three-quarters of a mile at Kelly’s Creek, about three miels on the Kupiara side of Otira, on the main road, will be commenced. One of the crossings to be eliminated has been regarded a s particularly dangerous.

The manager of the Greymouth municipal abattoirs reported that he following stock were dealt with during September:—Cow s 14 (1 condemned), bullocks 178, sheep 441, pigs 13, calves 12 ; and for October, cows 9, bullocks 175 (1 condemned), sheep 463, 12 pigs and 11 calves. The fees collected during September totalled £lO2 15s, and during October £lOl 5 S Bd.

The motor-vessel “Karu,” which reached Greymouth from Bruce Bay yesterday, was prevented by bad weather from loading the greater part of her projected timber cargo at Bruce Bay, this week. Four days were spent in the roadstead of the Bay, but only 25,000 spper feet of timber could be taken on board.

Mother! A few household . tested specialties you should remember: Variioline floor stains, aluminium enamel, Yarnoline stove enamel, varnish, Bright Light coloured quick drying enamils, and Hubo polish for furniture, floors, etc. —J. Mclntyre, P.eveil St.— Advt.

Approximately fifty inches of rain, have been recorded in Hokitika during the past four months, during which the conditions have been almost continually unsettled. August was th e worst vnonth, there being 27 days on which rain was recorded, the total tor this 1 period being nearly twenty' inches. Since the beginning of July rain has fallen on ninety days, or approximately on three days out of four.