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Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1921, Page 2

The “Guardian” will not he published on Monday and Tuesday next (Christmas holidays) and Monday, Jan. 2nd.—Advertisers please note.

Acceptances for all first day events at the Hokitika races close to-night at tho Club Room, Hamilton Street at 10 o'clock.

The Hokitika Trades Association by advertisement draw attention to the holidays to he observed for Xmas and New Year.

A meeting of the Westland Rugby Sub-Union will be held at Mr F. McGregor’s office this (Wednesday) evening at 7.30 p.m to settle all business of the season outstanding.—Advt.

We acknowledge the receipt of the pocket edition of the N.Z, Turf Register, to December Gtli., 1921, issued by tlie Christchurch Press Coy. Ltd., The publication should he of interest to all racing people.

The ' i.yi:chiin limes” -state.Drnnz Joseph Glacier and Millord Sou mi iwo favourites

i<N I!iis year. Accoiinnudiition at > liny las l.tM-nim* si fully looked ’M l\::l I! it;i> 1 <’l‘M 1(11111(1 IUMVSSar.V to ). vi .ito;s ai Okarit ias well, and i .ter l In; from there to the gL> •- ier dailv.

During lie- week ended noon on Monday. tin i e were II eases oi infectious noil inner notifiable diseases reported in ill.. Canterbury-West Coast health district, as tnllcms: —Inangabua : Tnbercu-l.i-i-. 2. North Canterbury: Scarlet lever. 6: diphtheria, I: enteric, 2; tubeirulosis. 6: pneumonia 2; varicella, HI: pneumonic influenza, 1. Ashburton: Diphtheria. 2. South Canterbury : Scarlet lever, 1: diphtheria. 1; tuberculosis 1.

The marriage of Miss Kuna Estrella Chamberlain, daughter of Air and Mrs Chamberlain, of Rami, to Air J. H. Rnwse. of Kotuku, took place on Monday morning at Holy Trinity Church. The bride, who was tastefully dressed in white, was given away by her brother, Air J. It- A. Chamberlain. Mr F. Bowse acted as best man. and Aliss Eroanx Bowse was Bridesmaid. Rev. D. S. Evans officiated at the ceremony.

The death occurred at Wellington yesterday morning of Air Amos AYilby aged 85 years. Ho was horn in England. In the pioneering days, he drove a tram between Greymouth and Kumara. He went to Wellington many years ago. and was appointed Chief Alessenger at the House. He retired about three years ago. He had been ill for about two months. He was mi Oddfellow, joining in August 1872.

Train arrangements for race days at Hokitika include two trains in tlie forenoon from Greymouth, leaving the northern town at 9 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. respectively. The second train will he an express stopping at Elmer 1.11110 and Kumara. This train will carry also the connecting passengers from Roefton. Blackball, Otira and Rewnnui. The train from Ross will depart at 9.40 on race days. There will he suitable outward return trains in the evening to all stations on the Westland section.

The recent bazaar in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Beautifying Association, netted 6165, which sum has now been handed over to tlie Association. It is an excellent result for the modest effort made, and tlie ladies responsible for so line a return are to lie congratulated on the success. The funds are now being used in connection with improvements to Maiandiew and Cass Squares. On the latter a stait lias been made with the erection o| tlie building for hot water boilers ami oilier conveniences for visiting picnic parties. This convenience will lie rcadv in about two or three weeks' time.

The walking party of the Y.AI.C.A. fiom Christchurch visit Lake Knnicri next week. The party will number ah.mi 50. They leave Christchurch on .Monday hv train, and walk from Arthur's Bass to Aickens, where they camp the night. On Tuesday they lia*i'l as far as Kumara. Next morning they walk to Kumara Junction and take train to Hokitika. They arrive here a'laiii 10.45 on Wednesday morning, and will he entertained at luncheon by tho members of the Progress League. Alter lunch they walk to Lake Kanicri* where they will spend their holiday, camping out and enjoying the beauties of the surroundings.

A Xmas hint! To accomplish man’s desire give him some “11.11.” article lor a Xmas gift. Men know right well ii its “II.B.” its good.—Advt.

Among the publications principally affected by the recent shortage of paper were the “New Zealand Official A»ar-be-okand other publications under illy control (reports the Government Statistician). Tlie greatly-reduced circulation and size of the “Year-book” (3.500 copies of 400 pages, as ceinpared with tho former 6000 copies of 1000 pages) have served to accentuate the snet that from one cause or another—shortage of staff and lack of paper, principally—recent issues of this, the principal of all Government publications, are, with the exception of the 1919 volume, below the standard of. sav. 1914 and 1915. The .Minister of Internal Affairs has now instructed that in its next issue the “Year-book” is tit he restored to its former size and circulation, and lias authorised a policy which will result in the permanent improvement of the volume as a full and authoritative hook of reference on all branches of the Dominion’s activities, and all aspects ol her social and economic characteristics and progress.

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe do chine jumpers, also pinafore, blouses suitable for the holidays are creating a great demand at Schroder and Co’s; who also stock a fine range of ladies’ ho*), and silk underwear. —Advt. A'ear after year brings increasing proof of the superiority of STTARLAND’S Baking Powder. Costs less than others—worth more!

An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS.

North Island mails by the Wahinc connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning

Wih a view to helping the financial position, the Otago University Council lias decided that the College fees payutile by students lie doubled as from the commencement of 1922.

Xmas is a time of rejoicing. The only worry seems to be what to select for a Xmas gift. Clear up the mystery hv giving “II.B.” wearables! —Advt.

Hokitika State School broke up for the Christmas holidays this afternoon, when the Committee distributed prizes to the successful scholars in the annual examination.

In connection with the recent bazaar the Ladies' Literary Society desire to thank all donors of goods and other helpers fur the kind assistance given which added so much to the general success achieved.

When you lire ordering your ’Xmas cakes don’t forget to try Laughtons. Every cake guaranteed; nothing but the finest materials used, no egg or butter substitutes. Iced cakes Is 8d per lb., light and dark cakes Is od per lb., for cash.—Advt

The Christmas Carnival and Bazaar opens in the Brill Shed to-morrow afternoon at three o’clock. Tho Drill Hall was a scene of much activity to-day, the preparations being completed for the grand opening to-morrow afternoon. The stall-holders are making a gallant display of their innumerable goods, there is a. ’Xmas tree for the children, while side shows of every description will he there to attract and amuse. The labours of the Committee for the past months promise to he well rewarded. Tho Bazaar will lie a very attractive scene during the next few afternoons and evenings.

The rat extermination campaign in Christchurch now being conducted with vigor is leading to some amusing developments. Recently a rough longwhiskered individual stumbled into the rate office at the City Council chambers with a saggy bag which he proceeded promptly to untie. “I’ve got sonic rats” he announced. “Don’t bring them here” replied the clerk. “Take them to the yard.” “Don’t come at that” retorted the man. “What do you mean by the notice on your door ‘Unfold your rats:-’ ” With difficulty he was at length made to understand that the notice referred to rates, not rats.

Xmas presents at Addisons:—Ladies lI.S. and embroidered handkerchiefs in boxes of ‘ and J dozens at 2s (id, 2s lid. Ms (id for .1 dozen, (is fid to 15s fid for 1 dozen. Soaps, perfumes and powders, handkerchief satchets from 2s fid to 12s fid each, dainty camisoles from 5s (id, kid gloves in white, tan, black; also washing suede Ids fid pair, l.isle gloves in fine quality, all shades, feather lions, lace and art silk scarves, and a host of other suitable lines.--Advt.

Useful Xmas presents procurable at Addisons: Trayrlmlis. runners, iinc.liess sets, d'oyleys, cushion covers, damask cloths and serviettes in great variety; also a fine range of hearth rugs, sofa mgs, squares, slip mats and runners.—Advt.

There was only a fair attendance at the Town Mali last night for Dr Teiclielniann’s lantern exhibition of West Const scenery given under the auspices of the Westland Progress League. The entertainment, however, was of exceptional merit, the series of slides depleting a wide range of the beautiful scenery for which ’Westland is famous. Dr Teichelnuiiui’s new lantern wa< used, and a good light was, supplied by the K.eclri ■ I’owei ( o.Y• The views wure well shown and much admired. At the opening there was an interesting series ol pictures dealing with the Castle Hill rocks ncifr Porter’s Pass on the Old Christchurch road. This novelty was followed hy another good scries of views depicting bountiful sunsets at Hokitika. 1 hen came some gems of Lakes Kanicri and Maliinapua, together with reflection scenes in the hays and creeks. Grndti- ■ illv the story worked south, and there were views of the Mikonui hush road and the fords the coaches had to negotiate before the big bridges came into being. Then more lake scenery ol the southern lakes, till finally Franx Jos*f Clavier was readied, and much interest centred round the alpine and subalpine views which next occupied the screen. It was a well varied and interesting programme of travel and scenery and is a very fine advertisement of Westland scenery. At the close of the display. Mr Jeffries. President of the Progress League, conveyed the thanks of the audience to Dr Teielielmann, and slated the exhibition was to he given in Christchurch next month. During the course of the lecture Dr leichelmann expressed his great indebtedness to Mr W. A. Kennedy, of Christchurch, for a large number of slides lent by him for this occasion, particularly those of the Castle Kochs and the broken River Cave. He also acknowledged the use of negatives from Miss Marsdon, Mr Hen Tliiom. Mr Alex (Indian!, Mr Speight and Mr Boken. Xmas presents for men at Addisons: Braces 2s fid, fis fid to 5s fid pair, bordered or plain handkerchiefs 9d, Is, Is fid, Is (id each, shirts with hands or collars from 8s lid, plain and fancy sox ties in knitted and wide end, suede and elastic belts, pyjamas from 13b fid, soft collars, suit cases and travelling rugs, etc.—Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. For colds hot with lemon nt bedtime.