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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1919, Page 2

1 The railway holiday time-table appears in this issue. I A notice of thanks appears in this I issue. \ Call at the Federal Supper Rooms for fresh vegetables, lettuce, cabbage, peas, | new potatoes etc., prime cherries etc. All fresh to-day.—Advt. Owing to circumstances the allotment of Surprise Packet prizes in connection with St' Mary’s Bazaar, is postponed until a later date of which due notice will he given.—Advt.A children’s sports gathering will be held at the Rimu Recreation Ground on Wednesday next. Everybody welcome, with good prizes and plenty of fun for the young people. Refreshments provided, but bring your own mugs.

The Caledonian Sports on Cass Square Hokitika on New Year’s Day are causing much interest, the programme arranged being drawn on very popular lines Intending competitors are reminded that entries for the various events close with the Secretary Mr F. McGregor on Saturday next. The deatli occurred yesterday at Westland Hospital of Mr Paul Holmes, an old pioneer of the West Coast and for many years past a resident of Bealey Street. Formerly he resided at Ross for some years. The deceased was a quiet inoffensive man who did much good in a quiet way. He was a native of Denmark, and 80 years of age. His wife predeceased him some years ago. The Westland Racing Club’s popular summer meeting will be held on Friday and Saturday of this week. Friday being Boxing Day gives the opportunity to the Club of holding its meeting on a general holiday. The Club has made complete arrangements for the fixture which should be largely attended. There is a long string of horses engaged for the meeting, and excellent sport should result.

With the advent of the festive season, many old Coasters are finding their way back to Hokitika for the holidays, and many hearty welcomes are being given. The visitors all appear to be doing well and flourishing in their new locales, but the old place still has a reminder of “home” to many of them, who have gladly taken the opportunity to make a visit, even if a short one, to the place of their youth.

At a meeting of the executive of the Dunedin Returned Soldiers’ Association last night a letter was received from Mr C. H. Gilby, J.P., of Christchurch, suggesting that the association should assist in maintaining the insurance policies of Miss Ettie Route, while she is absent in Europe, seeing that she made financial sacrifices in order to undertake work for the soldiers, and incurred heavy obligations -.in so doing. The executive decided to head a subscription list with a donation of two guineas and invite members at a general meeting of the association to follow suit. The general opinion of the committee seemed to be that Miss Rout had been the means of saving many a.New Zealand Soldier from something Flint would turn his home-coming into a tragedy, and that her work had not been appreciated at its proper value because the people of Newl Zealand could not understand the conditions in other countries, and were inclined to encourage a false prudery.

Readers of the Guardian, are good judges of values. They npppreciate a fair and square deal. They know too, when the}’ are being financially bled. It . is to be regretted that for the last two months orders for the suits tailored by mail by John H. Glasson have for exceeded the output, not nearly so many ns wished, were able to.secure one of these splendid fitting suits before the holidays. The position is now better, and wo advise any man wanting a good suit, to write now for patterns. There is no better value in New Zealand today., Prices range from 92s 6d to £7 10s Od. The patterns are smart, and you have a good collection to choose from. With the simplified measuring form ipchided with the patterns, customers are guaranteed a perfect fit. If any suit is not made exactly as ordered or fails in the fit, the full purchase price will bo at once refunded. No risk is taken whatever, you are not a penny out of pocket, if you are not pleased with your purchase. Mention the Guard- 1 ian and note the address, John H. Glasson, Cashel St., Christchurch, P.O. Box 41.—Advt.

“Keep Smiling” Carbolic Pumice Soap 4d; “Keep Smiling’,’ Boot Polish 8d; “Keep Smiling’-’ Lino Polish Bd.; “Golden Rule” Soap (pure) l/d;;“No Rubbing”.. Eaupdry Help 1/-. All supgr quality. All Grocers.—Advt. During the holidays remember Daniel Crawfords Red Star Whisky is the best. Mark Sprot and Co. wholesale agents. —Advt.