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Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1940, Page 4

Donations of cash or kind for Christmas cheer will he gratefully received by the Matron, Westland Hospital. Th 0 Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of alterations during the Christinas and New Year holidays to the usual timetable on the Otira and Hokitika lines. Taylors Have advised Patersons, their local agent that dyeing required 'by Xmas will jbe accepted up until Wednesday, December 11th. and cleaning until Saturday December 14th. —Advt. A fine spirit was shown at Wataroa on Satui day, when many of the residents gathered to shear for a soldier who is serving overseas. The gang was led by Mr Henderson, the local school teacher who also brought his boys along The Prime Minister Rt. Tlon. P. Fraser), announced at Wellington yesterday, that two officers and fiftyfour men of the New Zealand Railway ’Construction end Maintenance Group are now engaged in technical work in Greece. Mr Patrick Sweeney, manager of the Hariharl .branch of N7Z. Road and Rail Services, has been transferred to the Greymouth branch, and left on Friday. Mr Sweeney has been connected with the motor service in South Westland during the last twenty-two years, and has been consistently courteous and help i ful to residents and the travelling public. Practical gifts for the home from Addisons: Art silk damask cloths, breakfast cloths in linen and cotton, linen serviettes, embroidered waggon and travcloths, organdie throw-overs to embroider. Attractive satin cushions, 'rugs, lamp shales. A good selection of towels, tea towels, pillowcases, gifts which are doubly appreciated now. Lot Addisons solve your gift problems.—Advt. A'rrangcmients ilor {the celebration in February next of the Silver Jubilee of Rt. Rev. Dr. M. J. Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch, are now well in hand. Apart from the liturgical ceremonies, which are in the hands of the the baity of tho Diocese are being formed into committees to make arrangements for the public recognition of the jubilee, as well as to provide the civic and Catliotlic bodies of the opportunity of showing the esteem in which Dr. Brodie is held throughout Canterbury and Westland. The members of the New Zealand Goal Council. Messrs T. 0. Bishop (chairman), A. McLagan and 0. JStrongman, will visit Dobson to-day to sec a demonstration of the new types of rescue apparatus find equipment which have been added to the M me Rescue Station recently ior mine rescue work and resuscitation. It is understood that there are likely to bo valuable additions to the already splendid equipment of the rescue station which will prove a great asset should the necessity arise for their use in a mine disaster in tho district.

A meeting of all members of Lho Home Guard will be held at Kokafahi on Thursday next at 8 o’clock to rlect officens

Double bed mattrnsses at old prices. Save ten shillings and buy while stocks last. Priced at 116/0 to 47/0. Do not delay, only a lew left. The Bristol. Revell Street. Monster Xmas Euchre Tournament, Soldiers’ Hall to-night, December 10. Proceeds in aid of Xmas cheer for the Returned Soldier patients in the Mental Hospital. Ist prize, Xmas hum, 2nd prize Xmas cake, 3rd prize Xmas cake, 4th prize Xmas pudding; also four prizes for lucky table. Eight prizes. Admission 1/6. —Advt. Give her something smart to wear from Addisons. We are prepared with good selections of jumpers, slinkees, scarves, gloves, hoiscry, belts, sockets, nightdresses, pyjamas, three piece sets, slips, vests, bed jackets, housecoats, and scores of other gifts that anyone would be happy 'to receive.—Advt. On Thursday, December sth., the Kokatahi Women’s Institute held their usual monthly meeting, Airs Hail (Vice President) presiding over a small attendance, owing to the very wet afternoon. X feature of the afternoon was a very pretty Xmas tree with dainty presents for all, presenter Sy Airs Woolhouse. Arrangements were made for a small overling for the kiddies to he held on Tuesday December 17th. Scarves for the soldiers were handed in. The competition resulted as follows:—Sponge Roll Airs AVoolliouse Ist.; Ahs Kelly 2nd.; and Airs Kemp 3rd. Alilk jug cover: Aliss O’Neil Ist.; Mrs Kelly 2nd,; and Airs Hall 3rd. Gifts for flic men of to-morrow . . . Men of the younger generation will appreciate a practical gift from Addisons. A large and varied selection of shirts for dressy wear, sports shirts, slipons, sports trousers, ties, sox, belts, scarves, underwear, and novelty gifts. Call to-day and make your choice Advt. The Chairman, Air J A. Gilmour, S.AI., announced at the conclusion 'of the hearing by {the special Industrial Tribunal of the dispute in connection with the holiday question on the Ngahere dredge, that the Tribunal would reserve its decision, but that the advocates for both sides would be advised of the decision at the earliest ‘ possible moment. The hearing commenced on Saturday evening, when the tribunal sat for three hours. Yesterday’s proceedings opened at 10 a.m., and continued until nine o’clock last evening. During the hearing, five wi tosses gave evidence for the employees and four for the Company. Gifts every man will! he pleased to receive thiA Xmas. Sports 'coats, sports trousers, sports shorts', shirts, cadigans, pullovers, mufflers, handkerchiefs, socks, belts, ties, underwear, shaving cream, etc. etc. Call to-day at Addisons and do your Xmas 'shopping.—Advt.