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Hokitika Guardian, 14 December 1920, Page 2

.Mr A. H 7 Keller is returning to Hokitika by mail car to-night, after a health trip to Australia.

The Wahine’s mails connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.:

£l3 10s bicycles are selling like hot cakes at Toobey’s. Why ? Because they arc British throughout and each buyer gets a written guarantee.- Advt. Acceptances for the .Hokitika races close at 10 o’clock on Friday night. Several horses engaged at the meeting are«arriving this week, and will complete their training operations here. The following left by Clements motor mail cars this morning for Otira— Messrs W- E. Williams, Macfarlane, Donaldson, '’ Wilson, Grundy, Broun, Mr and Mrs Wethey and family.

Addisons announce “Xmas Gifts for all.’’ Whether foir Father, Mother, Sister or Brother we can show you something to please. Spnee will not permit a detailed list, but we ask you to call and inspect. At the same time we would extend to our many customers our best wishes for a merry Xmas.

The County authorities are using all possible expedition in the restoration of Kanieri river bridge, Lake road, for xehicle traffic, and Overseer Mill ner reports the bridge should be available for light traffic by the iend of the week.

It is reported that next Court daywill he a record, as there are something like 100 cases of breaches of the licensing laws, besides other business, to he gone through. Our district must surely be .losing its good name when such a. number of cases are to he called in one day. It docs not look like prohibition ill this district.—Murchison Standard.

The Minister of Defence (Sir Heaton Rhodes) states that the full training of Territorials under, the new defence scheme will commence in 1923, hut it is hoped to commence cadet.training under the new scheme in Juno next. Meanwhile, the training of officers and non-coms will proceed, and men will be posted to units to commence training on the new basis as soon as the complete scheme operates. The alteration of districts will be made early next year. The death took place at Lewisham Hospital, Christchurch, of Rev Father A. A. Le Petit, S.M., formerly- of Hokitika, Blenheim and Timaru parishes, and latterly of Fairlie, South Canterbury. A native of France, he was 62 years of age, and had been ailing a long time. The late -Father Le Petit was a most estimable man, and many Coast friends' will sincerely regret to learn of his death.

At the Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, on Saturday, the marriage was solemnised by Archdeacon Carr of Mr Charles James Dewar, of the RailwayDepartment (eldest son of the late Mr Charles Duncan Dewar and Mrs Dewar, of Reefton, and Miss Ruby E. Brislane (third daughter of Mr and Mrs Brislanc, of Herbert Street, Greymouth). The bride, who was given away by her fatfier, was attended by her sister Lucy as' bridesmaid. Mr E. Dewar (Blenheim) was best man. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the residence of the bride’s parents. Subsequently the happy couple left by the express for Canterbury, where thp honeymoon will he spent. A. and L. Ross having decided to close down their toy, china and fancy goods department, offer the whole of their well assorted stock at greatly reduced prices, for two weeks.—Advt.

I.arge purchase of up-to-date Costumes to hand bought at half price, are now offering at Schroder’s only. Now is your time to select your holiday costume, which is to he. sold at less than usual cost price.—Advt. WADE’S WORM FIGS—a sure and safe agent for removing worms. Pleasant to take.

Owttei-s affd tfaitlefs 0# tt’oitllig WaCs are reilliilded that dll entries for the Wostlaiiti Trotting Club’s summer meeting close te-night at 9 o’clock with the Secretary', Mr M. H. Houston. As Stoplueiis Bros. have bought a warehousemen's stock of blouses they are having a. clearing sale of this particular line, fi-oni O.S. to. S.W. sizes in all colours and materials. A visit to their store will repay you.—Advt.

In this issue the AVestland County Council calls for- applications closing on the lltli. January for a. County Roadman for the Inter-Wanganui district, South AVestland. The wages arc £lB per month and a hut will he provided at Hari Hari.

The death took place on Sunday at Greymouth of Mr Thomas C. Moss, at his residence, Alexander Street, after a long illness. He was a bootmaker by trade, and a very efficient tradesman. He leaves a wife and family of four daughters and three sons.

Although he received 2s 6d net for butter-fat at his milking shed, a dairy farmer at Te Horo, Manawatu district, has just leased his property, without the buildings, to an industrious party of Chinese gardeners, for a term of years, at £l7 10s per acre per annum. This ■would appear to be an extremely high rental, but the Chinese say - they will take £2OO per acre each season for cauliflowers.

The Kanieri St'atc School concert takes place to-morrow " (AVednesday) evening, not Friday as stated in yesterday’s issue. The programme arranged is a very attractive one and should give every, satisfaction to patrons... The school children will give a number of very attractive items, while leading local talent will also render welcome assistance. Clements’ car will call, for performers to-morrow evening.

AVhat could he more enjoyable than spinning along in the bright sunshine revelling in pretty scenery, visiting new places, interested all along the route by the ever changing scene. These joys are yours with the health giving ex.erciso of cycling. Get a Dominion Cycle and enjoy cycling pleasures in the fullest degree—for the Dominion is the mount of easy riding, swiftness and reliability. Ask your friends who ride Dominions to give you their opinion. See us to-day and select ono of-these splendidly built hikes, from £l3 10s upwards at E. C. Toohey’s.— Advt.

Regulations governing the work of probation officers under the New Offenders’ Probation Act are published in last week’s Gazette. Probation officers, under the regulations, «ire to attend all Courts held within their districts for criminal business. - It will bo the duty of these officers, when required by the Court, to make enquiries as to the character and personal histories of persons accused or convicted of offences. The regulations provide that when investigation clearly indicates that the best interests of the public and of the offender will he served by releasing him on probation, it will he the duty of the probation officer to recommend that the offender shall be so released. After an offender has been released on probation, the officers will he required to keep in touch with him until the period fixed by the Court or by the Prisons Board has expired.

lii the Magistrate’s Court at Painieiston North on Monday, Albert Wi’liam Caldwell, n well-known land and estate agent at Napier, was charged with baring committed two acts of inlet cut exposure in one day at Palmerston North. Mr Ongley appeared for accused, nrd pleaded guilty. He advanced as extenuating circumstances that accused was under a very heavy mental strain through business worries, and was.also suffering trr.m a malady wl’i'h u-.de him unable to control himself. Fvklouci was given by Mr C .H. Bissett (soiie; tor), and C. D. AVilson (accQi’itanr), both of Napier, as to the exemplary character which accused had primm-h borne. They said he had hetm a pi eminent member of the Methodist Church and a loading temperance worker, and neither could account for his lapse. Mr Stout, S.M., in sentencing accused to fourteen days’ imprisonment on each charge, said that the fact that two offences had been committed in one day against separate females showed that accused had a predilection l in this direction. If it was a mental case the Prisons Pi ßoard could deal with. it., NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is the most lasting of all rubber hose. All hardwaremen and rubber stores can supply it.

A great demand for Ladies’ Trimmed Millinery is now on at Schroders’ jwlio are allowing 3/- in the pound discount on same. Boys’ Suits, 18/6, 21/-, 27/6, 29/6, 37/6 up is another bargain lot only at Schroders. Come early before the pick is gone. See window for children’s millinery.—Advt. All housewives who like to have the best on their tables use SILARLAND’S MALT VINEGAR. Brewed from pure malt and sugar. Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose ribw. Buy the best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. Sold by all rubber dealers. The world’B medical tonic beverage--WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

“Feeling conies before 'reflection.” —Haweis. Colds usually catch people unawares.. Most people first contract a chill, and then seek" tkc remedy. Others, who know, always keep Baxter’s Lung Preserver by them. It fortifies the system against cold and ‘flue’ germs, soothes sore throat, eases breathing, heals bronchial passages, gives vitality and energy. “Baxter’s” has been the public favourite for over lialf-a-century. It is advertised by the good it does. You should test it. Your chemist or grc-cer stocks Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Buy a big 2s fid bottle to-day.

Tilt? Wnkilitl arrived from OkurU today shortly before noon.

Nominations for all events at the Reefton Jockey Club’s summer meeting (racing and trotting events) close with the Secretary, Reefton, on Thursday night at 9 o’clock. Last week 4783 tons 14 cwt of. coal

were exported from Greymouth, the mines contributing as follows: Liverpool 2818 tons 1(5 ewt; Blackball, 1288 I tons 14 ewt; Reefton, (57(5 tons 4 cwt. i All boys admire “H. 8.” Sport suits. 1 Have your boy dressed in an “H. 8.” suit this Xmas and you will see a happy smile. .Boys Cotswold suits from 37/6 ( upwards, Boys Avon suits 5 to 9, 37/6 ( each. Boys Varsity suits 26/6 each at ( the N. Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. , The morning train did not reach , Hokitika till about 9.10 o’clock. The | delay was due to the engine not being ( powerful enough to pull its load up the , incline into Kumara and the train had | to be cut in half first before it could , proceed to Kumara station. I ( After a connection extending over a' considerable number of years with the I < ambulance movement in Canterbury 1 and on the West Coast, Mr W. W. Me- j Kinney has resigned the office of As- 1 sistant Commissioner of the St John ' Ambulance Brigades for the Canter- * bjiry, West Coast, Nelson and Marl- j < borough districts, and Deputy-Chair-1 man of the St John Ambulance Asso- f ciation centre of Christchurch.

Here it is ’Xmas time again!—The customary time for purchasing gifts. Call to the “H. 8.” and select your gift I'or man and boy. Here are a fnv o 1 the many items we would suggest as -serviceable ’Xmas gifts. Braces in fancy boxes (with ’Xmas card); handkerchiefs in fancy boxes (with ’Xmas card); fancy shirts, (with ’Xmas card) ; pyjama suits (with ’Xmas card); military brushes (in best leather cases) : hundreds of beautiful ties, initial handkerchiefs, umbrellas, fancy sox, silk shirts, dressing gowns and jackets, attache cases,* leather bags, travelling, rugs, etc. etc. Deal where, selection aiid values are unbeatable. New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Advt. “No Rubbing Laundry' Help” is very popular because it washes all clothes clean without rubbing or injury: Is packet does 7 weekly washings.—Dee Bros, agents for “No Rubbing.” Delicious pastry, cakes and scones are made with SHARLAND’S BAKING POWDER. ’Tis purest and best, and most economical.