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Hokitika Guardian, 16 December 1921, Page 2

The Canterbury Education Board notifies recommended dates for the school holidays.

In connection with the Kimu Catholic School Concert to-night, Clements’ motor ears will leave the corner of Stafford and Sewell Streets for Rimu at 7.30 p m.

The sitting of the Magistrate’ll Court yesterday was a lengthy one lasting till 8.30 p.m., with several adjournments, before the list sot down for hearing was disposed of.

Tho regular quarterly meeting ol tho Prodress’'League will be bold in the Town Hall on Tuesday next, 20th mst. when an illustrated lantern lecture will be given by l)r Teichelmann. A hearty invitation is extended to the general public.—Advt.

The Hokitika Bowling Club will send a four rink team to Greymouth tomorrow afternoon, weather permitting. The team will be ns selected for last Saturday, with ft couple of alterations which have t>cen notified by members unable to travel.

In connection with the Big Carnival ami Bazaar to be opened next week a display of work will bo made in Miss Bonrke’s window to-morrow. The ladies have very busy for some time past with the result that a splen,li,l collection of goods of every description will Ik* shown.

To-night at the Town Hall. Rimu, the annual concert in aid of the Rimu Catholic School takes place. A very line iirogrammo will be given in which the School children will play a prominent part, and patrons can lie assured a decided treat. After the concert a Pull will be held for which excellent music lias been arranged.

The overland service between Greymouth and Christchurch will run daily fpini Saturday. 17th. December to Tuesday. lOilt. January. There, will be a daily connection with the Hokitika line‘from Monday 19th. December to Tuesday 10th. January. Tho public are advised to avail themselves of ihe Monday, Wednesday and Friday services so as to distribute the traffic on the coaches.

Mr G. A. Wood who purchased the s.s. John Anderson at Lyttelton last week, returned to Christchurch yesterday to arrange for tho running of the Steamer in the Bays trade about the Akaroa Peninsula. Mr Wood says the steamer "ill be available for the south trade here if the- settlers go on with their projected dairying proposals at Okunfand indicate the volume of trade they will offer. The little steamer is said to bo specially suited for the South jtrade. and will carry up to 24 head of fat cattle. With the opening of the railway to Canterbury, a stock trade from the south.for the Addington market should be opened up.

The appointment of the medical superintendent to the Grey River Hospital was discussed at a meeting of the lloaiil bold yesterday. There were six applications read from various parts of the Dominion. After careful consideration the Board decided to appoint Dr Lovell Gregg, M. 8., C’b„ IT, N.Z., of 'Coromandel Hospital, Auckland District. Dr Gregg, who is 48 years of age, is a married man and served for two years as bouse surgeon at the Dunedin Hospital and a period as honorary surgeon at the Clyde and Invercargill hospitals. He underwent a course of study at the West London Rost Graduated College and gained a considerable amount of X-ray experience at the Belfast hospital. Dr Gregg stated that he would lie able to commence duties here in January.

Pupils of the secondary school under Mr J. Niven, attended the afternoon sitting of the Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon as a class. During the course of their stay there was something in variety to hold their attention, especially during the cross-ex-amination of witnesses in the charge of nest robbing of native birds. This course of the examination of witnesses, gave quite a number of interesting passages and there was the* tinsual sounds of "restrained laughter passing through the court room, as a result of the answers of witnesses to question. Withal the serenity of the Court was not ilisturlied and there was hardly any necessity for. the Court orderly to demand silence. The Court proceedings were of an unusually educative nature ranging from the dry formality of Warden’s Court, to the sentencing of a prisoner, an interesting quasi-criminal charge, anil the opening of an application for writ of ejectment.

It is not everyday the general public has an opportunity of buying their clothing at warehouse prices. A visit to Keller’s sample rooms will convince

our readers that they can save money by buying from Glasson and Co. Boys’ ami men's ready to wear suits, men s mercery, ladies’ blouses anil lroeks, tweed costumes from 69s fid. As stocks aie limited an early visit is recommended.—Advt.

At Xmas time there is nothing a man appreciates more than a use!ill, serviceable and yet attractive gift. “H.B’s” is the place for these. Here’s some suggestions. Silk initial handkerchiefs, _ As fid, plain silk 4s (id, initial mercerised handkerchiefs Is lid, fancy sox 3s lid, 4s fid, 5s lid, fancy collar boxes 7s fid, 8s fid, latest handkerchief ties from 2s fid upwards, exeelda handkerchiefs Is fid, fancy shirts 8s fid to 17s (id, braces, collars, felt hats, etc., etc. at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

“Several complaints in respect to posters and other advertising matter have been received,” states the annual report of the Department of Internal Affairs, where it refers to th e film censorship. In each case the matter complained of was found to be a breach of good taste, and calculated to have a pernicious effect on certain types of mind, hut no effective legal remedy was open. The question of legislation prohibiting the display of any such matter is receiving attention. During the year ended March 31st, 3140 films, amounting to 4,920,000 feet, were examined, and fee's amounting to £1584 received. Approval was refused in 38 cases, while 240 films were approved only after excisions had been made to the satisfaction of the censor. No uppeals were made against the censor’s decision. When ordering FLUID MAGNKSIA always specify SHARLAXTVS —tlie finest on the market. Larger hottlo—* lower priee. No bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm ■Worriers.

1 Preston’s Xmas Cakes are now on 1 view in both shops, Revell Street, Tele phone 98; Gibson’s Quay, Telephone 79 Order your iced one early. - Advt.

Nominations for all events at the Reefton Jockey Club’s summer meeting close to-morrow (Saturday) night. Reefton telegraph office closes at 8 p.m.

Don't leave your Xmas buying until the rush sets in, but come along now lo Lloyd’s, where you will find everything you want in dainty gilts for your friends or something smart for yourself.

What about this? In the Supreme Hall on Saturday night a monster dance, the last of the popular Saturday night dances will be held. In connection with this a valuable prize will be presented to the bolder of the lucky number. A number will be presented to each person on entering and the lucky number will be announced at II p.m. Good music, popular M.C. Admsssion Is.—Advt.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Grey Hospital Board, Mr J. Hannan was appointed chairman, on the motion of Mr W. H. Parfitt, seconded by Mr K. Skogluntl. Mr Hannan, in reply, said he had a’livay.-, taken an enthusiastic interest in the board’s affair's, and had been brought closely into touch with the board as his father bad been chairman fur many years. He assured members that during bis term of office be would do bis utmost in tin* interests of the board.

When you are ordering your ’Xmas cakes don’t forget to try Laughtons. Every t ake guaranteed; nothing bnt the finest materials used, no egg or butfor substitutes. lied cakes Is 8d pet lb., light and dark cakes Is 5d per lb., for cash.—Advt.

There was a large attendance at St Mary’s Club room last evening. A special feature was the game of fortyfives which engaged sonic twenty-four players. After spirited competition Mr K. McGregor was awarded the prize donated by Mr F. Thompson. Mr McGregor kindly donated the prize towards the children's competitions audit was auctioned in the room, and realised u good sum. The winners of the euchre tournament were Miss Bell and Mrs J. Cameron, and Messrs Reardon anil W. higgling. -Mr Reardon kindly donated bis prize to the management. The prizes were given by the A. and A. Stores. Slipper was then served and the evening concluded with a nance. The music was supplied by Misses A. Daly and M. Gicse. Mr E. Breeze acted as M.C. On Monday evening the Club concludes its season, when the aggregate points won during the season will lie announced and prizes presented.

This Christmas we are again to the fore with best value in men’s and boys’ suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices. Choice lot of isirpet runners from 4s 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also bo found at Schroders. Trimmed bats and reailv to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

“NO-RUBBING laundry help remains an extraordinary animating force in the domestic life of the Dominion; also “Golden Rule Soap."—Advt.