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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1940, Page 4

The best value obtainable in quality underware, flannels, sox, sweaters, ete. , ete. at W. H. Stoptortb’s Kevell Street —Advt. grosses W. Jeffries and Co. will sell on Tuesday May 28 at 2 p.m. the whole of the furniture of Mr IT. Butland on Gibson Quay. The Foxton, which arrived yesterday morning from Wellington is loading a cargo of timber and ' sails to-morrow morning for Wellington. Yesterday was the statutory date for the election of .county. Chairmen throughout New Zealand. As most of the members of the Westland County Council were absent in South Westland, the meeting at Hokitika lapsed for the want of a quorum, it, was adjourned sine die, and it is now arranged to hold it on June 11, the date of the next ordinary meeting of the Council. One pair of English all wool Black Cashmere Sox priced at 3/fid a pair and worth o/Gd .will be supplied with two pair of N.Z. worsted Sox priced from 2/6d to 4/8 at W. H. Stopforth’s, Re veil Street. —Advt-. ' « i

Tho Rod Cross shop in Revel] Street appeals t(> residents for further supplies of cakes, jams, pickles, sweets, etc. There is quite a good demand for I these goods and supplies arc not sufficient. The proceeds of all sales goes to swell the Sick and Wounded Fund. Any goods that are saleable will he welcomed. Goods donated .flea'll be collected if desired. The shop to date has handed over the sum of - £l4 lls Id. We recommend this phase of work to the public as being one way in which Householders can assist in this worthy work . Get ready now! Winter is on ii’s way. Addisons are prepared with stocks of all warm wollies for evf ry member of the family. Be foresiglned and shop to-day.— Advt.

The Karangarua Bridge opened for heavy; traffic will be, a great convenience for traffic. For the first fortnight (to aiiow the concrete to finally cement) loading will be restricted to about tiiree tons. Afterwards heavier loading will be permitted, and 71 steel girders, 45 feet long, arc to go through, for the now bridge at Paring*}. The south approach to Karangarua Bridge will not be finished lor about three months. Only half a mile of connection is to be made, but it involves '.a deep cutting. Meantime the ford way continues to bo used ior the south approach. One convenience oi the new bridge over the Karangarua, is the facility for night travelling as against the danger of crossing a wide ford in the dark. T he settlers are all delighted that this long awaited convenience lor safe and ready traffic is provided at last. There is an excellent approach from the north, over a broad well-graded road.

Ladies who require smart, evening shoes ( ladies’ silver kid strap shoes, Cuban heels, slashed vamps. English make 18/6, should call and inspect the fine display now being made at Hallensteins Level! St.—Advt, Following the interesting ceremony at Karangarua river, bridge yesterday, the Ministerial party returned to Welieka, where Mr Semple and friends were entertained at lunch by the Westland County Council. About 40 sat down, and an excellent repast was provided at the Welieka Hostel. Mr Murdoch presided and proposed the Hoval toast, responed to with the'. National Anthem. As time was short Mr Semple took occasion to toast Sullivan Bros, and their splendid work in opening up Cook’s Flat. He praised also the management of the Hostel, and the excellent spread before them. Mr M. Sullivan acknowledged the compliments paid, and proposed the health of Mr Semple. H.v arrangement Mr O’Brien replied on behalf of the Minister in a very happy speech. Later the Minister left for Hokitika, where he stayed last night, and departed this morning by car for Christchurch, being due at Wellington to-morow for the Governunt caucus, which will be attended also by Mr O'Brien M.P. Before leaving Mr Semple expressed appreciation nt the arrangements for the two 1 tions, and the smoothness with which tlfev had passed off. i Be prepared for colder’ days ahead. Ladies’ lullaby pyjamas in gay stripes, long sleeves, ]4/6 pr. Interlock pyjamas in S.W. to O S., in cosy styles, 1 ~ 'e in 1 ~/c n r . Tutor 1 nek niehts, high neck with collar, long sleeves; I Kvtra heavy oualit.v, W. and O.S. | I 'rife and 18'-. Call to-da v at 1 Addisons, or ring 89 and your order n-ill be promptly. attended to. —Advt.

Airs Emily Eastgate inserts a notice in this issue. Sports coats, sports trousers, rain coast, tweed overcoats in great variety. Buy now and save. W. H. Stopforth’s, I Revell Street.—Advt. Dr. Will will be at Westland Hospital on Tuesday next at 9.39 a.m. to meet patients. On sale at Hallensteins, Revell Street, a fine line of ladies’ silver and black low cut evening shoes. Low fiat .heels. Comfortable for dancing 18/0. —Advt. The Farmers’ Union conference commences on Saturday next at the C-.mmy Chambers at 10.36 a.m. Wlmt is believed to be a sunfish has been washed ashore on the beach at Makikilu. 'The fish measures some 7lt. Gin. from head to tail, and has wide fins nearly three feet long near the tail. It- is estimated that the fish weighs about two tonjs. Evening fashions at Addisons. Graceful back interest in new bustle evening dresses. Moulded bodices, full flaring skirts that flatter you. Made in charming colours, and exciting to wear. See these to-day at Addisons. —Advt. His Majesty the King has requested that Christians throughout the Empire should offer special prayers in this time of emergency and this request has been passed on and endorsed by Hi s Excellency the Governor-General. Accordingly the Ministers of the Church of England and the Presbyterian and Meth odist Churches unite in enjoining tlieii people to observe next Sunday, 1 May 26th, as a day of prayer for the Empire, her Allies and the cause of peace. In a statement yesterday the Minister for Finance (the Hon. W. Nash) clarified the position in regard to exemptions from estate and succession duties for soldiers’ estates. ‘‘Last year’s act makes exactly the same concessions as were meda in 1915,” he said. “No estate duty is payable on those parts of a deceased poldie-r’s estate left to his wife, father, mother, and children, up on the value of £5,600 in respect of each beneficiary. The same applies to succession duty.” Damage to .both, vehicles, much noise, and a fright bo the passengers resulted from a collision between a tram and a Wellington Corporation bus in Constable street Wellington yesterday morning: For some time while the bus was -being cleared for return to the Kilbirnie workshops tramway traffic was delayed on the ro"+«. The driver of the bus, travelling ‘ uphill, swung but to pass a mtotor-car 1 and found himself facing a tram on the down track. He avoided a headon collision, and the vehicles met with a glancing blow, severe enough to do a fair amount of damage, but not to cause personal injury.