LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1921, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

I The Post and Telegraph Department advises that mails which left the Dominion on loth., November per R.M.B. Makura via Vancouver arrived at LorT- , don on 19th. December , j A special meeting of the Executive of I the Westland Progress League was J held in the County Chambers this mornj ing, when the following wore present: j Messrs W. Jeffries (Chairman), R. j Wild, D. J. Evans, T. W. Bruce, A. Pilkinglon, and J. W. Morris (Secretary). Apologies were received from Messrs J. Butler and J. Ritchie. The meeting considered in detail the approaching tour of the walking party from Canterbury under the auspices ol the Canterbury League, comprising 50 all told. It was reported the route arrangements bad lieen fairly well completed and that tlic party would arrive j at Hokitika on Wednesday, *2,Stb Dec., jat 10.45 a.in. They will he met at the I Hokitika station by the Executive of j the League, flic Mayor, County Chairman mid others. At 11.30 a.m. the* ■ will be entertained at luncheon in Preston's Tea Rooms, when a formal wel- ; conic will be extended to the visitors, ; alter which they will continue their : lour to Lake KtOtieri and remain several , days at that resort. The question of an . entertainment and lecture to be given | at Hokitika during the stay of the j visitors is to be considered at a meeting i next week. It was decided to invite | i],,, local members of tlic Legislature, I Mayor. County Chairman, and heads of I local sporting bodies to the function on j Wednesday forenoon. 1 This Christmas we are again to the . fore with best value in men’s and boys’ ! suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices i Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6d i upwards, carpet squares linoleums, 'hearth rugs and curtains can also ho i found at Schraders. Trimmed Bats atid ' ready to wears, tho best selection at j reduced prices. Inspection cordially in- ! vited.- Advt.