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Hokitika Guardian, 4 January 1922, Page 2

Alterations to the Railway timetable for Thursday (Grey races) are notified in this issue. The ferry steamer Maori connected with the West Coast express this morning and mails and passengers will arrive here this evening. All accounts in connection with the Caledonian Sports and Concert are requested to he rendered at once to the Secretary, Box 75, Hokitika.—Advt. Yesterday'was easily the hottest day of tlie season. There was a broiling sun, with a light south-westerly wind blowing. To-day is again gloriously fine, without a cloud in the sky The railway authorities at Greymouth are to wait on the Hokitika Borough Council at an early date in regard to the closing of portion of Stafford Street for the enlargement of the Hokitika railway station yard. Mr Seddon, M.P., has expressed a wish to be present at the interview, as lie has discussed the matter already with Mr R. McVilly, the General M inager of New Zealand Railways. Repair works oil Lake lvanicri road are now in hand. Good work was done yesterday by a party of men, who had the lorry for assistance. A considerable stretch of the road was “blinded,” as well as a portion repaired—very good progress being made. The work will be continued to-day, and two or three additional days’ work should see the road in passable condition. The elfect of the heavy traffic to resume after the holidays, however, may have a disturbing effect. What is claimed to be an Australasian record in sheep-shearing is reported to have been established at Air Moore’s shed, in the Wanganui district, by Mr W. Higgins, Waitotara, who shore 372 sheep on Decemger 23rd in eight hours twenty-five minutes. The splendid performance was carried out in the presence of a number of spectators. Air Higgins, who is a young man, used one machine and changed his own cutters. There was no picking of the sheep, | which were big ewes, and no lambs were included in the mob. The previous Australasian record was 361 for a day’s work.

During tho. next few weeks Messrs Glasson and Go. of Christchuroh have decided to dispose of the whole of their stock now on display at Keller’s Snmpel Booms, at such prices as will make quick clearance certain. Men’s all-wool sex Is 9d, tweed trcjusera, Ha Bd, navy drill working shirts 7s lid. Blouses, skirts, frocks and costumes must all go at a fraction of their former prices. Needless to say, first comers will, get the first choice. A special line of ladies washing skirts in white garbardine has just been opened, and will be clear. edat 12s lid. Also white voile blouses at 6s lid.—Advt.

Owing to the disgraceful condition of the Lake Kanieri Road, Clements’ motors will not be making trips,-to this beautiful lake until the road isl made fit for traffic.—Advt.

The Westland Trotting Club holds its one day summer meeting on the Hokitika racecourse on Friday afternoon. , The meeting promises to be a very successful one. Every arrangement has ; been made, and the management will ; be such as to leave nothing to be de- • sired. A good train service north and south will facilitate the arrival of visi- j tors, and the fields engaged promise j good sport. The clay track should be | found in very good order. A number | of visiting Canterbury owners and their > horses will be present. Acceptances j close to-night for Friday’s events. j

The Y.M.'C.A. party loft Hokitika ( last o yen ill" on the return journey to . Christchurch. Several -of the walking j delegation came in■ o Hokitika on -Mon-| day, and the remainder of the party j yesterday. During the forenoon yes-1 terdav lncinhcrs of the party were afforded the opportunity of inspecting the large dredge working at South' Hokitika and were much interested in . the gold-winning operations. The whole stay of the party has been a very j delightful one and the party carry . away the happiest of recollections of the visit. The only rain experienced was during the walk from Kuniara to the railway station —for the rest perfect weather was enjoyed. -The visitors extol the beauties of Lake Kauieri to the highest. They were charmed with every phase of it and will advertise its beauties throughout Canterbury. So pleased were the visitors with their sojourn in Westland, and their treatment on all sides, that the Y.M.C.A. organisation will arrange most probably for the next season’s trip to Westland, when it is expected an even larger number will attend the camp

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

The new' Xmas Presents and holiday wearing apparel has arrived, this season our stocks are larger, and the variety 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 getting the right shade of hosiery and gloves. Toys too, for the kiddies.—McGruer and Co., for low prices, Hokitika aiid Greymouth.—Advt.

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