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Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1920, Page 2

The Banks notify special holidays in addition to the statutory ones for the holidays, that' will be observed.

The Christchurch Wool-growers Association notify in this issue the dates of the ensuing wool sales at Christchurch. Wool growers should take noFice of the particulars supplied.

Messrs W. McKay and Son have just opened out a specially fine assortment of box suits for the holiday season, the best range to hand for years.

There is an attractive array of acceptances for the Hokitika races which open on Monday week. All the events have filled exceedingly well, and there is the promise of an excellent sporting meeting. The course and appointments are reported to be in first class order, and everything appears to he in good train for the meeting. Motor traction is taking a hold of this district. Several machines are on order for this immediate neighbourhood, and will be used mainly in connection with timber traction. In one instance three motor lorries are being brought here by a ‘carrier, who proposes to set up in general business, and lias work assured in advance for the three machines. The fleet of lorries will be added to, as the business expands.

It is notified the Kanieri river bridge above the Power House, Lake Kanieri road, will be open for light traffic from 8 o’clock this evening. The County authorities have done good work in restoring traffic at the point referred to in such quick time. During next week a special effort will he concentrated on Morris Hill to have the cutting in good order for tlie holiday"traffic.

Large purchase of up-to-date Costumes to hand bought at half price jife now offering at Schroder's only. Now is your time to select your holiday costume, which is to be sold at less than usual cost price.—Advt. Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose now. Buy the ' best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. - It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. Sold by all rubber dealers An’.agreeable aperient for ladies, children and infants is SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Sweetens, the stomach. Cooling and health giving. Most economical.

Sheet timetables for the holiday train traffic can be obtained free on application at the locul railway station. Owing to the unpromising weather conditions' this morning, the bowling match Grey v. Hokitika, arranged for mis afternoon, was cancelled.

Nominations for all events at the Greymouth Jockey Club’s New Year meeting close with the Secretary, Mr M, J. Fogarty, Box 141, Greymouth, this (Saturday) evening at 9 p.m.

Hie streets are receiving the usual Xmas clean-up, but unfortunately owing to the late start made in commencing, and {the large amount necessary, there is not much hope of it being satisfactorily completed before the holidays.

With ’Xmas only a week off everyone wonders where is the best place for ’Xmas stockings. Well, “The ltivoli” Revcll St. is just tho ideal place. We have a very largo range of different sizes, the prices right; Call and inspect. —Advt.

From to-day until 'January Bth. there will be a daily through service between Hokitika and Christchurch, both outwards in the morning, and inwards at night, thi; morning train leaving at? 6.50 o’clock and tho evening train arriving at 8.40 p.m. every day during that period (Sunday’s excepted).

With the whitebait season just completed and a comparative failure, there has been a revisitation of the red cod at the'river mouth and quite a number have been caught of late. The smooth sea has also allowed some fishing off the sea beach in places and there are reports of several selinapper having Wen I,«j fled. Flounders have been remark ibly scarce lately, a rather unusual circumstance at this time of the year. The perfect summer weather of the past? few days has brought home the necessity of the swimming baths. Hie river and sea have drawn devotees to their Waters, quite a number of both sexes, disporting themselves afternoon and morning. The sea has been very calm during the past few days. Hie day yesterday was extremely warm, quite the hottest of the season. During the evening a change came and ih the early hours some heavy showers of rain fell that cooled the atmosphere. The morning was cloudy.

The Public Works Committee of the Westland County Council met during tlie week, and conferred with• Overseer Millner in regard to action to facilitate the expenditure of Government grants more rapidly. Various actions were determined upon, and on the main aspect, in view of the shortage of labor etc. it was resolved to recommend the Council to purchase a Leyland motor tipping lorry on certain terms and conditions to be reported, payment to be spread oyer a year to bo made out of revenue. The Committee report will be presented at the January meeting of the Council.

In the.'nautical enquiry concerning a collision between the ships Vindex, (Capt. W. J. Tregigda) and Oban (Capt J. Reeves), on the 17th August, the Court at Nelson found that the casualty was caused by reason of the master of the Oban failing to keep a sufficient look-out on Kis starboard side, and the master of tlie Vindex, while under engine power and sail, with the wind aft', not allowing sufficient sea room when approaching the Oban to allow for emergencies. The costs, amounting to £2O 15s were ordered to be paid in equal shares by the masters of the ships concerned. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is the most lasting of all rubber hose. All hardwarenien and rubber" stores can supply it.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the whiteness of your linen Ts a graceful tribute to the excellence of NO RUBBING Laundry Help.—Dee Bros., agents for NO RUBBING.

A great array of Xmas gift goods in drapery, fancy goods, men’s wear and toys for the children now ready for your inspection at McGruer’s. Call early.—Advt.

Ladies! No matter how slender you . may be, you will be quite heavy enough to lift the world into thrift and harmony provided you always use tlie genuine : world-lifting goods—GOLDEN RULE Tea, GOLDEN RULE Soap, GOLDEN RULE Candles, GOLDEN RULE Writing Tablets, tlie THINKER Pictorial Note Books, NO RUBBING Laundry Help, and KEEP SMILING Boot Polish “So say all of us.”—Hokitika Grocers.