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Hokitika Guardian, 31 December 1917, Page 2

To-morrow, being New Year’s Day, the “Guardian” will not be published. On Thursday 3rd. January Children Sports will be held at Rimu; a dance will be held in the evening, also at Rimu—Everybody welcoine. —Advt. The dividend on the last race of the Westport Trotting Club’s meeting on Wednesday which was reported to be nearly 2i centuries, was actually under one half of that amount.

Mrs D. F. Lyons has forwarded to the Hon. Secretary of the Westland Patriotic Fund the sum of £4 2s lOdfor the Y.M.C.A., being the proceeds from the Christmas night carols at Stafford.

Wend your way to Airs. D..Heenan’s Cash Boot Palace. Revell Street where the. selected stock of footwear has been specially reduced for the holiday. Call early and secure bargains, lour inspection is cordially invited.—j Advt.

The Y.M.'C.A. organisation is holding a Dominion Day effort in March throughout New Zealand for the augmenting of its funds for war relief purposes. Mr. D. ,T. Evans, Hon. Secretary of the Westland Patriotic Fund has been appointed Hon. Receiver for any funds raised in Westltnd in connection with the effort. The Y.M.C.A. movement will participate in the Packet Day proceeds to be held here in March for the general patriotic funds, and it is hoped a substantial portion will accrue to the organisation in question which is giving such direct' aid to the New Zealand soldiers on active service.

The Caledonian sports on the Hokitika racecourse to-morrow will b© the special attraction for holiday makers, and the national gathering is sure to draw a very large attendance. An energetic committee ha s been apportioned over the events of the programme, so that with the excellent organisation there should not be a dull moment. The sports begin at noon and continue throughout Die afternoon, followed a* night by the national concert in the Princess Theatre. There will be a bumper attendance for tho great concert pro gramme at night. The whale washed np on the beach on the south side of the river is stranded just about a couple of hundred yards from the south wall. It was discovered on Saturday morning by Messrs W. Scott and G. Howe, who at once took possession, the latter later on disposing of his interest therein to Mr. 11. Hart for a small monetary amount. The whale is about 54 feet in length, and somewhere about 5 to 7 feet in diameter at its biggest part, and is of the “hump-back” variety. It came ashore alive and was therefore quite fresh. Saturday afternoon and all day yesterday there was a steady stream of people wending their way across the river by boat, cycle or other conveyance to view the unexpected visitor, great interest be ing shown in the large denizen of the deep, the children especially taking a deep interest in it. The sea on Saturday night turned the whale on its back and it is now partly buried in the sand. The work of cutting up the blubber and securing the oil, and whalebone was commenced this morning, and if carried out successfully should bring in a substantial reward to those who were lucky enough to secure him. Small boats engaged in ferrying across the river yesterday had a’ little harvest it being a case of “full ship” for every possible passage.

Hokitika ladies happiest knitting socks for our soldier hoys while ‘No Robbia"” Lniiwlrv Help does the weeklv u-ashinsr. Dee Bros —Advt. Now that the hot weather is on you will need a Bathing Dress r"' Cap. Finest selections at ordinary prico s only at F. Schroder and Go’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.

The fire bell will ring in the New Year to-night at midnight, when it will bo A tolled twelve times. " Tho Municipal Band will play a programme of music in Revell Street this evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. A euchre tournament and dance will jJ be held in St, Mary’s Club Rooms on Wednesday evening. Four prizes for bad competition. Supper provided. All _ soldiers on leave cordially invited.— - ? Advt. On Saturday next on the Rimu, at 2.30 pan. Messrs M. Houston'' and Co., will sell by auction, the valuable residential property Oi Mr. C. Growcott, and also the whole of the household furniture and effects.

A collection for the Overseas Tobacco Fund will be taken up in Revell Street tins evening. It is desired to raise £45 for the month of December, and with a little extra effort to-night this should be accomplished.

The Commercial Fish and Supper Rooms were opened his afternoon in tlie premises formerly occupied by Mrs. Cook, Revell Street and they should fill a long felt want. Meals will be supplied at all hours, fish suppers being a specialty. The funeral of the late Mr. William Hall, the second victim of the Runanga tragedy took place at the Greymonth cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was followed by a very large assemblage .Archdeacon York conducted the service.

The Caledonian Society gives a grand concert at Kokat’ahi on Wednesday night and Ros s on Thursday night. Miss Caldow and Air. C. D. Moore will sing at each gathering, and the country folk will have a special musical treat in store at these concerts.

A. Salvation Army band made an acceptahle invasion of Hokitika on Saturday afternoon and evening, and gave performances in the suburban quarters a's well as the main street. Large numbers were attracted to listen to the musical programme provided, and when the tambourine was passed round there was a ready response from those enjoying the music. The musial party went north by the evening train apparently pleased with their short visit to town.

Shortly after 8 o’clock on Saturday night when Miss E Heonan was lighting tho show window at her parent's boot emporium in Revell Street, some of tho wadding forming part of the window decorations took fire. The blaze spread rapidly through the fancy decorations, and the shop' was soon'filled with sjraoke There were many folk about at the time .and the assistance soon cleared the window of the valuable stock of shoe leather. The North Revell Street firebell w’as rung, and Supt. Bra'ddon and other firemen appeared quickly on the scene, but the fire was extinguished with very little damage to the shop or stock, the necessary help to save the situation being so readily available. A very successful social was held at Ivokatahi on the 19th inst by the children of the Upper Kokatahi school under the direction of Airs J. W. Kelly, the schoolmistress. The object was to raise a small sum of money for the purpose of defraying the cost of preparing the school gardens, and any surplus was to be donated to the . Patriotic Fund. The receipts for day totalled £lB 13 s 6d, and the expenses being only 13s, £lB Os fid was available for the objects in view. Of tbe credit balance £4 was appropriated for the school garden, and £l4 Os 6d has been handed in to the Westland Sick and Wounded Soldiers’ Fund. The result is very creditable indeed to all concerned.

The Hokitika races are set down for decision on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, and froim all accounts will he a very popular gathering. Large numbers propose travelling from the north. The railway department will provide adequate accommodation for all passengers travelling by the ordinary trains, and in addition fleets of motor cars will run through from Nelson, Westport, Reef ton. Greymouth and Kumara. The Club expects large fields which expectation is warranted by the record entries received, there being nearly 100 horses entered. As usual ladies will be admitted free to tho course, and with the splendid accomjmodation for visitors now provided there will be all possible comfort for the large attendance expected.

On Wednesday, January 2nd, 1918, following the Caledonian Society’s concert in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, a grand ball will be held. Excellent music provided.—Advt.

400 Hearth Rugs just to hand to be sold at Is 6d, 2s 3d, and 2s 6d each. This is one of our wonderful Christmas offerings this season. The cleanest, largest and best value shop on the Coast. Come early before sold out. F. Schroder and Co. —Advt. If you are wanting mats, rugs, or curtains for Christmas, have a look at Mrs. J. Lloyd’s which combine low prices with quality. In SHAELAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest str »ngth purest quality and best value. 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. Ladies hand bags, and wallets; the latest in Christmas stationery. Hymn and prayer hooks, bibles and Sunday School requirements always in stock at the Excelsior Book Depot, Revel! Street —Advt