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Hokitika Guardian, 22 September 1938, Page 4

/ Thoro will ho a celebration of the Holy Communion in tho Anglican Church; Kolterangi, on Sunday next, at:.-10.15 a.m., and at Kokatahi at a.m. At tho Addington market yesterday in the fat cattle section an outstanding line of eight cows from F. G. (Wohekn) sold at from £l4/12/6 to £ls/17/6, an average of £ls/7/0. On account of West Coast clients, 7 steers were sold at from £l7/17/6 to £lO/12/6; 24 steers at £l6/2/6 to £l9/7/6, and for a Westland clieiW, 16 steers at £l7/12/6 to £2O/17/6. i Once more Schroder and Co. are opening new spring goods. Cadies’ 'hats at very reasonable prices ; also a nice range of summer breeze prints.— Advt.

The > relives of the late Oswald Head insert a notice of thanks in this issue.'

The latest in ladies' untbrellas are now opening out at Schroder and Co’s. Also good quality men’s umbrellas. All goods are marked at very low prices to effect speedy clearance.— Advt.

A contract has been let by the Public Works Department to the Dispatch Foundry Coy., Ltd., Greymoutli, ror the fabrication, supply and delivery of structural steel, iron work and bolts, for. si footway on the Buffer Diver bridge, at Westport. The contract price was £678 17s.

Heading all! Addisons spring millinery.- A selection of very attractive millinery just opened to-day. Also smart frocks and coats, new scarves, handbags, belts, and stockings in the latest colourings. Addison s for value and variety in all fashion goods.—Advt.

The writ for the general election is *o be issued to-day and the electoral rolls for the general election will close this evening. There has been a considerable number of applications for enrolment received in the past few days by the returning officer, Mr R. Cox. ■

Mr E. B. E. Taylor, National candidate for 'Westland will address the electors, in South Westland, commencing at Copeland Camp at 2 p.m. on Sunday, dates for the week appearing in another column. On Saturday of next week, October 1, Mr Taylor will travel by plane to Jackson BfV; Okuru and Brneo Bay. where ho will also deliver addresses.

The match for the McLean football trophy for senior competition will be held on October Ist. according to advico received by the Westland Rugby Sub-Union from the West Coast Union. The match is to be played between Kiwis' of Hokitika and Stars of Greymouth. A third grade representative matcl\ between Greymouth and Westland teams has been arranged for the same afternoon. ■:

The Hokitika Sports Club which is holding a meeting in Mclntosh’s Clubrooms this evening at 7.30 o’clock to consider a skeleton programme Tor a sports carnival at Hokitika on Boxing Day, invites nil persons interested, to attend, especially those willing to assist in an official capacity for the occasion.—Advt.

Ah electric echo-sounding device is to he installed in the Melanesian Mission ship Southern Cross before she leaves Auckland for the New Hebrides at the end of the month. When the instrument-is in use continuous readings are given of the depth of water. As the vessel has to negotiate treacherous and badly-charted stretches of water the device will be a valuable protection. A similar instrument is being (installed in ffhe Auckland Harbour Board’s pilot launch Waitemata.

Patrolman j. Chapman, who has been appointed by the Canterbury Automobile Association, arrived in Greymouth on .Tuesday evening and ha? taken up his duties. His include assistance to Association members in difficulties on the road, signposting and enrolling of new members. The value of the patrol was indicated when Mr Chapman gave assistance to throe motorists; between Christchurch and Greymouth, on. his journey to the West Coast,

At the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth, yesterday, a married man, aged 42 years, of Christchurch,, whose name was suppressed, appeared before Mr Raymond Ferner } S.M., charged that, on August 25, and on divers dates to September 17, at Greymoutfi, he received sums totalling £SO, on terms requiring him to pay the money to the firm by whom lie was employed, and that he failed to account for the money, thereby committing theft. Accused, who was not represented by counsel, elected to be dealt with summarily, and pleaded guilty. DetectiveSergeant H. E. Knight, who conducted the prosecution, said that accused was sent to canvass for orders on the West Coast on the basis of 15 per cent commission and a bonus of 6s 8d on each order. Between August 25 and September 17, he did not send any money to the firm, and they were unable to get in touch with him. The manager arrived at Greymouth that morning, and located accused, who was arrested. Nothing was previously known against him. Accused was convicted, admitted to probation for 18 months, and ordered to make restitution of the £SO. He whs warned not to regard this leniency too lightly. If lie came before the Court again, this conviction would count against him.

Spring and summer silks at Addisons. Now i s the time to buy and sew—Call and see our wonderful range of silks, selling at our keen prices. Also a large range of cottons and fancy silk linens opened to-day. Use Simplicity Patterns fo r your spring fashions, Addisons, spJe agents.—Advt.