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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1921, Page 2

The Canterbury Education Board is inviting applications for appointment of pupil teachers and probationers. Nominations for all events at the summer meeting of the Westland Trotting Club, close with the Secretary (Mr lit. Houston), this (Tuesday)' evening at 0 o’clock.

The Canterbury Education Board is 1 inviting applications for a number of , positions on Ihc teaching staff, closing on . January 11th. J The annual meeting of the Westland Chamber of Commence takes place at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock to-night. AH members and intending new members, as well as the public

generally, arc invited to attend. When the tariff was under consideration in the House last week Mr Sed- | don urged that war memorials be ad- .

niitted duty free. Mr Massey said that works of art when intended for war | memorials would he placed on the free . list.

At Xmas time there is nothing a man I appreciates more than a useful, service- j able and yet attractive gift. “H.B’s” j is the place for these. Here's Rdme suggestions. Silk initial handkerchiefs, . 5s (id, plain silk 4s fid, initial mercerised handkerchiefs Is lid, fancy sox I 3s lid, 4s fid, 5s lid. fancy collar j boxes 7s fid, Ss fid, latest handkerchief | ties from 2s fid upwards, exeekla hand- j kerchiefs Is fid, fancy shirts Ss fid to 17s fid, braces, collars, felt lints, etc., I etc. at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— ( Advt. Mr Seddon M.l\ has received the following letter from the Hon Minister in Charge of Mental Hospitals Department:—“l have pleasure in informing you that Cabinet has approved of a grant to enable the erection of tho necessary workshop consequent upon the decision to rebuild the Hokitika Mental Hospital, and it is the intention of the Government to proceed with the erection of the new building.—(Signed).C. J. Parr. From another source we gather that the Public Works Department at Wellington is forwarding the necessary plant to outfit the workshops Cabinet has voted a preliminary amount for expenditure, and the works will ho carried forward steadily. A comprehensive building scheme is to bo carried out including n proper sanitary system. The Hon. Minister will personally inspect the works early in the Now Year. A writer in the “Lyttelton Times of Saturday last says I There is a general impression that Greymouth will boom when Arthur’s Pass tunnel is opened. This opinion is not held by some business people in tho. Grey district. Ono retail draper said he was convinced that, the tunnel would do Greymouth more barm than good “Perhaps 1 am speaking in a selfish may,” he said, “for it may possibly benefit other sections, the tunnel will do local retailers a lot of barm. It will mean a big thing for trade in Canterbury, and provide an excellent Opportunity for Christchurch wholesale firms to open branches here; but 1 the only place on the West Coast it will help is Hokitika. That town will be brought closer to ‘tho other side,’ and people will just pass through Greyntouth If certain circumstances didn’t prevent me, l would ipaek my stock and go to Hokitika to-morrow, so convinced am I that the tunnel will boom it ahead.”

Twelve months have almost passed since last Xmas, the time when you purchased that last suit for your boy at "H.B’s.” Of course its not worn out yet. He will got plenty of wear out of it for school and holiday time. Now lie wants his suit for best; the “liest” is “H. 8.” brand. We have a splendid range of boys’ suits this year. All good Colonial tweeds, best patterns, j and the out and finish cannot be equal- 1 led. The prices are right too. See them at the X.Z. Clothing Factory. —Advt. i

At a meeting of the committee of the Hokitika Trades Association held last evening, it was resolved that a strong protest he forwarded to the General . Manager of Railways in reference to the recent curtailment in the Boss ser- j vice. The following telegram was to-, day forwarded to .Mr T. E. Y. SeddoM, I Member for Westland:—“Meeting | Hokitika Trades Association forwarding j General Manager Railways strong pro-1 test recent curtailment on Boss line.” , Tlu- Association also tlcckloit to observe | the following holidays for Xmas and i New Year, subject to no further altera- | tioiis by Parliament. Closed Dec. 2(ith j and 27th, opening for remainder of week , Jan. 2nd closed, opening all day Tues- . day and observing usual half holiday on i Wednesday and closing at noon on any race days. Details of holidays will . be advertised later. j

“Nothing smarter or more exclusive in Frocks, Costumes and Blouses has , been shown in Hokitika at such low I prices,” remarked a lady on viewing j the display now being made by (Hasson mid Co., at Keller’s Sample Rooms. This well-known Christchurch firm are I noted for value, and certainly the ' choice frocks and costumes in flannel, gabardine and serge are well worth inspection. Ladies who have planned , to have something smart for the holidays simply cannot afford to pass the i prices over. Men will also find thetn- ! selves well catered for in all things 1 needed at equally low prices. At the j request of number of thei r country clients the firm have decided to extend | their visit till the end of this month.— Advt. The new Xmas Presents and holiday wearing apparel has arrived, this season our stocks are larger, and the varij cty of goods greater. A very attactive display awaits you in every department. Our Millinery and ladies wearing apparel sections are a revelation ot fashions very latest. You can depend on j getting the right shade of hosiery and gloves. Toys too, for the kiddies.—Mc- | Oruer and Co., for low prices, Hokitika and Greyniouth.— Advt. I An economy hint—lnsist on getting ' Ml I AII LAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Fresher than the imported.

Recommended bv the medical pro fesßion.— WOLFE’S SCITXA PI'S.

North Island mails by the Wahine connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. | At Westport on Friday, Frank Pel- J ling Rickards on several charges of i false pretences by issuing valueless i cheques, pleaded guilty and was com- ( initt-cd to the Supreme Court at Christchurch for sentence. Before members of the Hospita l fcjoard dispersed last evening, the Chairman (Mr J. J. Breeze) stated that would be their last meeting before the holidays and h© extended to memI hers his best wishes for the festive seaI son. Members heartily reciprocated j the good wishes.

A fur tiler reminder is given of the concert and ball at the Public Hall Kokatnlfi to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. An attractive programme for concert and ball should attract a large attendance and substantially augment the Upper Kokatahi school prize fund. Patrons will have the benefit of a moonlight night for returning home. Wanted known. Whatever you do don’t fall to see the attractive assortment of men's and hoys’ apparel at the "H. 8.” You will find the most suitabb' Xmas gifts amongst our now season’s goods. Of course we eauuot help always going to the two extremes with our goods. Namely, in giving the highest quality at lowest prices. Investigate! compare! and see the truth in what we say. N.Z. Clothing Kaetor>• Adtv. ' J This Christmas we are again to the foro with best value in men’s and boys’ suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices. Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also he found at Schroders. Trimmed hats and ready to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited.— Advt. “NO-RUBBING laundry help never fails to effect a quick divorce of grease or paint from mechanics’ wear.—Advt.