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Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1917, Page 2

Tlie rights to two booths at the Greymouth races at New Year were sold by auction and realised £llO.

The receipts for the concert and dance at Kanieri last Friday conducted for the soldiers, were £22 14s 9d. The expenses were only £2 9s Od, so that there is the excellent credit balance of £2O 5s 9d for the praiseworthy object, in view.

It is notfied that the Banks j will observe speeial holidays in Christmas and New Year week resulting in the banks being closed from noon of Saturday 22nd., until 10 a.m. on Thursday the 27th. and from noon on Saturday 29th. until 10 a.m. on Tuesday Jan. 2nd.

Don’t miss to-night’s event at St. Andrews’ Hall Xmas Tree and Sale of Work at seven o’clock. Good concert at 8 by Misses Edna Perry Maisic Reynolds, Davidson, Mr. Irwin etc. All kinds of articles and toys for Xmas. Lollies, produce refreshments etc.—Chil dren not admitted unless with adult.— Admission free.—Advt.

Tho Hokitika raee, s this year promise to attract a large attendance from outside places. There is likely to be an invasion of motor ears from outside districts. pa'.rtie s coming by car from as far north a s Nelson, and .others from tho East Coast. The Duller district motor service will be dislocated,by the dispatch of cars to Hokitika, while already most, of tho motor oar s in the Grey district- are bespoke. This is accounted for by the indifference of tho Railway Department towards race traffic, but where there is a will there is a way, and the regular race goer will follow the silk whatever obstacles may be put in his way. The town to lie very full both race days .

j The host and largest show of Ladies hats on the Coast will he found at Schroder and Co’s. Marked at reduced prices to ensure quick Sale at F. Schroder and C’s.—Advt.

Misses Adison are showing smart; novelties in Crepe-de-chine and voile sailor collars.—Advt.

Try Hayward’s FLAG BRAND PICKLES for flagging appetites—the condiment of the period. Pure, fresh, economical. Ask your grocer.

Shine your Tan Shoes with “TANOL”—the brilliant polish that won’t rub off.

Jits. M. K- Martin of Bealey Street has been, advised that her husband Private L. F. Martin had been admitted to Waltcn-on-Thames hospital on December sth.

The Presbyterian Church are holding their annual Floral Fete in Cass Square on Wednesday January 30th. The usual programme will be submitted with some attractive additions in the eompotiions and side shows. An advertisement will appear later.

The Committee of the Westland Racing Club paid a visit to the race-course for the week end, and after a general inspection expressed their great satisfac tion with the excellent condition of the racecourse and appointments. The track is in a much improved condition — each season now the turf and going appear to more advantage. A trial was given of the- improved starting barrier, and much satisfaction was expressed at the improvement introduced. The lawn, gardens and plantations are very pleasing, while the commodious buildings are in first class order. Altogether the general condition of the property reflect every credit of the work upon the caretaker, who has everything in first class order for what should be a very successful race meeting.

A special meeting of the Westland Charitable Aid Board wa s held last evening. There were present :—Messrs J. J. 'Breeze, (Chairman), J. Cameron, G_ Davidson, H. Williams, F. Roberts L. Morel and J. A. Murdoch. It was resolved to hold the next ordinary meeting on 24th. January to suit the convenience of members. The Board resolved into committee and on resuming it was reported that having heard Mr. Kennedy’s explanation of the condition of the hooks, expressed itself as fully satisfied therewith, and accepted his offer to bring the books up to date and appreciated his offer of every assistance to the new Secretary. The "accounts for October and salaries for .December were referred to the Chairman and Chairman of Finance and Secretary' to deal with. The meeting then terminated.

3’lto sudden death of Mrs. Orr, wife of Mr. Thomas Orr, the well-known carpenter of Fitzlierhert Street, took place yesterday afternoon, death following shortly as the result of a paralytic stroke. Mrs Orr had been on a visit to her daughter at Reefton, and only returned homo on Saturday. She was a native of Tasmania and 67 years of age. and had been a highly respected resident of Hokitika for a long period of years. A husband and grown up family of three daughters (Mrs Mann of Victoria. Mrs Fietelburg of South Africa, and Mrs. Watson of Reefton) and five sons, (Thomas, of the North Otago “Daily Times,” Oamaru, William in Wellington, Robert in Hokitika, Alexander on active service in France, and Frank in ltoss). A wide circle of friends will, hear of the loss the family ha s sustained, with sincere sorrow.

The committee of the Overseas Club met last evening. The building question had further consideration and it was resolved to enquire from the High School Board on what terms a site could l>o procured for the purpose in mind. It was resolved also to call the returned soldiers together alter theholidays and obtain their views on the proposal, as well as to consider a proposition to establish a billiard club room to lie conducted by' the returned men themselves. The Hon. Secretaries reported that- upwards of eighty soldiers childrens’ names had been received for Santa Claus gifts, and it was expected the total would exceed 100. A sub-committee of ladies was appointed to carry out the gift scheme. To those in the country the gifts will be posted, while the recipients in town-will be invited to the Overseas Club on Christmas Eve. between 2 and 3 p.m. to receive tile gifts, when with their guardians they will be entertained at afternoon tea. It was reported Mr. R. Adamson wa s contributing £7 H2s 6d to the Tobacco Fund, the proceeds of the sale of a heifer at Aralmra. It was resolved to instal a soda fountain in the public refreshment department of the Overseas, the necessary action will be taken immediately. After discussing routine matters the meeting adjourned si no die.

The Fire Brigade held the usual fortnightly practice last evening, Supt. Braddon being in charge of a fair muster. The steam engine was taken: to the wharf and found to work satisfactorily. On returning to the shed a quantity of correspondence was dealt with. An appeal for aid for the widow and family of a North Island fireman was received and a donation passed. .Mr. H. Hart wrote expressing to the members of the Brigade his appreciation of the good relations that had existed during his term of seven years as nightwateliman. The letter was received, the Supt. and Foreman Ross expressing appreciation of the work of Mr. Hart during his term, the latter expressing the opinion that past omissions of the tell-tale clock had been greatly over estimated. He wag of the opinion that almost a super-man would he required to give complete results. He minimised the importance attached by some people thereto, stating that the clock had to l*c pricked every quarter of an hour, or an average 26 times a night. As the Fire Board met quarterly, that is about 91 days interval, meant that about 2,400 prickings were required for the period, and the omission of a few, though they loomed large in the report were really of a small nature. He expressed regret that they were losing the services of Air. Hart and reciprocated his expressions of good will for the festive season. Tho members marked their appreciation of Mr. Hart’s services by a hearty round of approbation.

A Combined Bushman’s Picnic and Sports will be held at Lake Mahinapua on Boxing Day. A train leaves Hokitika at 10 a.m., leaving the Lake at 4.15 p.m. Hot water provided: luncheon at the hotel on arrival of train. Sports at 11 a.m. sharp.—Advt.

Mrs. Irving has now opened out •a large assortment of reward books and books of poem s by the greatest authors also fancy goods and toys suitable for the Christmas trade. LaI dies hand hags, and wallets; the la- ' test in Christmas stationery. Hymn and prayer hooks, bibles and Sunday School requirements always in stock at . the Excelsior Book Depot, Revel 1 Street | —Advt . ! Hokitika ladies hapniest knitting i cocks for our soldier hoys while “No Rubbine” Laundry Help does the weekly washing. Dee Bro#.-^Adv».

Mr S. Hyndman, of pjmu, offers for Sale in this issue 700 feet of 15 inch and 13 inch pipes, and one Giant nozzle.

Fresh fish will ho available to-night on arrival of the train from Grey-mouth at Wood’s factory, Revolt St., south. The supply i s limited. The many friends of Air J. F. White, of Graymouth, will regret to hear of tho death of his mother, which occurred at Auckland on Sunday. The deceased, who had reached the ripe old age of 87 years,had her faculties to the last and never wore spectacles. Private Michael Delaney, of Grevmoutih, is reported killed in action in France. The late Private; Delaney was the second son of Air and Mrs Robert Delaney, South Beach, and prior to going into camp was employed at the tailoring trade. He was about- 28 years of age, and a general favourite with all who knew him. Another brother, Robert, is also serving with the 'Forces.

A case of petty theft has been reported to the police. Last week end some youths broke into the caretaker » room at the baths and appropriated the small money kept for change. An attempt was made to .force an entry, hut this failing a. window pane was bio ken asd the d°°r unlocked from inside, making the entry easy. The authorities fePP now investigating the charge with a view to bringing the culprits to hook.

On Monday night, shortly before dusk, when Air J. G. Aleharry, of Kokatahi, was crossing by the sawmill on the Kokatahi road on horseback, he saw the main building of the sawmill was on fire. There wa s no' one about, and he at once set to work to put out the flames, which were on the north side of the building. It took him nearly two hours to get the fire under, having to carry water in kerosene tins —a laborious task that he ultimately successfully accomplished. At the Alagistratc’s Court, Kumar a, on Saturday, judgment for plaintiffs as given in the following debt cases: —G. Burger, v. A. Dunshea, for £lB I. Id, with J. Atkinson for £1 11s, with 18s costs. In a maintenance order application, A. Dunshea was ordered to contribute to the support of his wife and children at .the' rate of £2 per week, first payment to he made on the 22nd, December and thereafter by monthly payments of £B. Two first offenders, charged with being found illegally on licensed premises during prohibited hours, were convicted and fined 20s each.

The municipal swimming baths are being well patronised this season. There is a good supply of water, and the juvenile s particularly are making daily use of the baths, and getting much useful recreation from the pastime. The supply of water will be augmented in a few days by the instllation of an auxiliary service from the river, to be worked by a windmill and blow-up jet. The auxiliary plant is being installed just, now by the borough authorities, and its installation should settle the water question for all time. If so it will be a great boon to the town, as the baths are capable of being of great service to the community by tho facilities afforded the rising generation of learning to swim. While being useful to the individual, the time devoted to tho lessons is also a pleasant and healthful recreation, and a pastime which lends itself to a very pleasurable means of personal enjoyment.

Preston’s Christmas Cakes are now ready. Order at once. Telephones, Nov. 79. Gibson’s Quay, and 98, Revell Street.—Advt. Now that the hot weather is on you will need a Bathing Dress an-' Can. Finest selections at ordinary price s only at- F. scliroder and Co’s, who are now very busy selling curtains and Linoleums, in all widths. Very fine selections of carpets runners, Hearth and door mats all marked in plain figures at less price than can be got wholesale at the present moment. Inspection cordially invited at- F Schroder and Co’s.—Advt. Misses Addison have a special line of girls’ Sportscoats. selling at 11/6. Inspection invited.—Advt. '