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Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1922, Page 2

A reminder is given of the conrimirition of Mr Sutherland’s sale of jewellery, watches - ,.“clocks etc., for another t'lree days.—Advt. Clements Molors Ltd. iiavo a car leaviiif; for Nelson on Sunday Deee’itIter 21th, staying in Nelson » few days. Two or more passengers wanted. April ,tl Garage.— Advt.

The Urey correspondent of 'The Press’ says it is reported that the defeated Liberal candidate for Motueka sent, Mr liohort Patterson, has received word from Wellington to liohl himself in readiness for another election about the middle of February. This year the number of proficiency celtificates for Standard VI gained at the (ireymontb D.H. School proved a record, sixty pupils securing proficiency certificates at last Monday’s examinations. Summonses to the number of 103 were served on members of the State Miners’ Union yesterday by the Labour Department. The proceedings are in connection with the stoppage in sympathy with the seamen. hookings by the ferry steamers are heavy this year, and only men passengers are now being booked from Wellington to Lyttelton. Northward |/tsso tigers of both sexes are still being hooked at Christchurch. On Tuesday the Wahiiie In-ought Sof) passengers to Lvttelton.

Order of Masses and services, St. Mary’s Parish, Sunday, December 21th Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.in., 7 p.m.; Kanicri 8.80 a.in. l Kukntuhi It) a.in. Christmas Day. Monday 2.sth.—Hokitika—Midnight Mass 12 a.m.; 7 a.m. 8 a.in. 10 a.m., 7 )i.m. Kanicri 8.30 a.m. : Kokatahi 10 a.m.

The iniiitu'i l iil com petition for tin* Scott Memorial Essay, open to school pupils in the Grey Distant resulted in a win for Miss Louisa Outrani (of the Greyinouth D.H. School) in A. grade (larger schools). There were only 8 marks separating the first eight pupils. The winning marks numbered ”8 and Master V. Hutchinson (Blackball School) came a close second with ”6 marks. In the li. grade competition, the first and second places were filled by pupils of Tnylorville school. Misses M. McMahon and W. Middleton.

The fi uni arrangements for the Y.M.C.A. West Coast walking tonrs at Christmas time are well in hand. Mr It. A. Kenner, general seeretarv of the ( hristeliureli Y.M.C.A. is now on the West Coast completing the final' details. Thirty men are leaving Christchurch by the first train on Saturday morning next for Arthur's Pass. They will travel over the Pass to Itoss, where they will spend their first night. The following morning they will set out on a tin t# days walking tour, of twenty five miles a day, reaching the Franz Joseph Glacier on 27th inst. The partywill spend three days on the ice under the guidance of Dr Teiehehnann. According to plan they will return to Christchurch on January 2nd. Call and see the new holiday a]>parel now on display at McGruer’s. I.ovely braided costumes and dress frocks, woven silk dresses and jumpers, model millinery, silk hosiery and gloves, dainty underwear, fancy goods, toys and gift goods. Our selection is larger and more attractive, and the prices are lower. Wo’ll he all hustle soon, shop now in comfort. MbGruer’s (Westland), Ltd., headquarters for Santa Claus, Greymouth and Hokitika. - Advt. Just a rub of liquid “TAN-0L” makes home a brighter place. Polishes floors, furniture and leather goods. Also in paste-form. Shirts! Shirts! Shirts 1 The shirts to wear for those who care 1 Men’s hand shirts, latest stripes with collar to match, sizes 1 to 8. Prices Os fid to 27s 6d. Men’s latest oanoe and tennis shirts from 9s. Boys hand shirts, collars to match rs 6d to 8s fid. Boy’s canoe shirts, cream and white 6s to 7s fid. Tennis shirts fls, striped 7s fld fit l V H. Stovfnrth’sh-AiM,

I The usual Assembly will be held at Kanieri to-morrow night.—Advt. I North Island mails and passengers ' connected with the West Coast express ' at Christchurch this morning. i

Mr 11. M. Coulson, Dental Surgeon, announces a substantial post war led notion in dental feas, especially for artificial teeth, as from December Ist 1922.—Advt. A meeting of the provisional committee in regard to the erection of a sol- ( diers club in Hokitika for the Westland returned men, will he held at tho County Chambers this evening at 7.30 o’clock. I The result of the Watkins Medal competition at the Greymouth D. H. I School has been a tie between Master lan 11 obi "son and Miss Mary Seebcck, each obtaining 339 marks on the Standard VI Proficiency examination. The competition was keen, 70 pupils being encaged, and the winning marks compare very favourably with those of | former years. This is the second oc*j casion on which a boy and girl have tied, the previous instance being a few years ago. Tt is probable that an effort will be made to give a medal to each of tile winners this year.

Look Gents! Tho great problem of selecting suitable gifts for your lady friends can be easily solved bv visiting our store. This year wo have tho finest selection of handkerchiefs ever seen rn Hokitika. Prices per box (■ dozen). 3s to 13s Cxi, single 5d to 2s 3d each. Also a choice assortment of fancy soaps, powders, etc. Addison’s. —Advt. Ladies desirous of purchasing a useful present for their gentlemen friends cannot do better than pay us an early visit. A few gift suggestions. Wide end ties Is lid to 7s 6d, knitted ties 3s 6d to 7s 6d, initial handkerchiefs. Is (id. silk handkerchiefs 4s lid, coloured silk pocket handkerchiefs, 5s 6d. silk shirts with or without collars 21s, Fuji silk shirts, plain 30s. striped (collar to match) 33s Od ; also a splendid range of striped Ifand and tennis shirts 7s 6d to 13s Gd. Addison’s.—Advt. The demand for our Warner’s and D and A. Corsets is still going stron o. Special value in men’s and bov’s clothing, shirts, collars and tics arc offering at special tempting price. Inspection cordially invited. Come early and it will repay von at Schroder and Go’s. Is discount in the i- tor cash.—Advt.