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Hokitika Guardian, 1 November 1923, Page 2

The usual u coklv euchre tournament and dance lakes place at the Hall to-night, commencing at S.lo AiMisons <?JIVr a fina in new dresses fur spring and summer wear. Call in to-dav and see them, you’ll b delighted. Advt. IT, balance sheet m tins Hokitika Harbour Hoard for tile year emh-d Hist. December 1022, is notified to be open lor Inspection at the Beard s Oilice during ollb-e hours. The annual show el the Nelson A. and P. Asocial toil takes pbe ’ Tuesday anil Wednesday. Nov. 2Hic. and 21st. Entries close , n Nov. 7th.. with the Secretary. Mr. \V. Dickson Hnrkness. Hiehmoml. The Canterbury Carnival opens cm Saturday next when the Canterbury .Jockev Club's meeting commences, the New Zealand Gup being the special attraction of the day. Quite a large number are making their way to Christchurch from this side ol the ranges for t!> great Canterbury holiday fixture. Dateline the wonderful Calf food put up in gallon I ins is having a huge demand on the West (oast and farmerstesiinmuinis are daily being received hy the Distributors. Mink Kprut ami Co.. 1.1 d., < IreyimiULh, win, will be pleased to supply pamphlets and fullest inhumation. The lnangabna “Times'* states that Air I). MeVicar, who has just returned from a visit to Alexander reefs, reports that the reef is going down us strong as ever, being live feet in width, and uniform in quality. Ibe winze is now down Si) feet, alongside the reef, and it is intended to continue sinking this lor another fortnight. Ibe stone at grass shows heavy gold throughout, and after a shower of rain one can stand off ami see the precious metal in the stone with the naked eye, one wellknown mine manager who was present, remarking that the display was remmiseeut of the palmy days ol Boatman's mining. It is anticipated that there will be no difficulty in picking up the stone in the lower level, which will require to lit' extended a greater distance than was at first anticipated.

The first- practice of the combined choirs ami others for the choral work ill the Exhibition opening ami nliseoucntly. wiis well attemleil at St -Andrew’s Hall last night. .Mr W. K. I’errv was the comhictor. ami he expressed himself ns well satisfied with the initial performance. Then' was an altetidance of about ‘III voices, mostly ladies. ’l’he voices which prevailed most were sopranos, altos and tenors, limit' is a decided want for bass voices which it is hoped to have lor next Wednesday’s practice, “(iloriti in Exeelsis” from .Mozart’s “Twelfth Mars.” was the piece in hand last evening, and a good showing was made. ‘‘l he Heavens are Telling” front “('reation,” will he put iii hand at next practice. A larger attendance is looked lor next W ednesday night so that preparation work imiv he advanced as fully as possible.

There was a large attendance at the Ladies’ Hockey ( ltd) hall last evening, despite the tinpropiiioits weather. Ihe Soldiers' Hall was most tastefully decorated with eolored paper streamers. The s.npper room was set oil with the colors of the dull—red and Mad;. Mr Bnnctti’s jazz l and supplied the music, and kept the proceedings merry and I bright. Main' ol the dunces were encored. Tito “excuse me 1 items created mtmh amusement, while the novelty waltz when the eolored streamers id! about the daiireiv, added still more to the fuu of the evening. The floor was in good order, and Messrs Walker and Kearns ro-operatc<i as masters oi eeromnriv in directing proceedings on the floor". A liberal supper was supplied by the ladies of the Club, who paid every attention to their numerous guests, there being several relays. Ihe convenience of the hall and annexe Irr Midi a gathering was highly praised. Several ladies played extras which were much enjoyed. The management is to he highly praised for the all round success of the evening, which was a very pleasant round off to the doings oi the (Tub for the season. Less than a penny a dozen. That is what it costs to preserve eggs with SH All LAND'S “MOA” BRAND EGG PRESKUVATI'' v j. Eggs keep fresh for months. Manufacturers; Rely upon the qualitv of your helling and secure ''Gandy's’’ Genuine British Balata Belting made from finest quality cotton duck solutions! with pure Balata Gum. R. P. M. Manning and C., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Notioo of a strayed black and tan pig appears in another column.

Just landed from Home, splendid range Marcella quilts, all sizes, best value iu town. - Addison’s.-—Advt.

A meeting of senior members of the Excelsior E.( . will he held this evening at 7.30 o’clock sharp. All members are requested to attend.

At the Magistrate's Court this morning before Air A. E. Benjamin J.P., an offender who pleaded guilty to a charge of being found drunk yesterday was convicted and fined ss.

Addisons are now showing a splendid range of spring and summer frocks. These models are calculated to enhance woman’s loveliness. Conte along and see them, tin obligation to buy.--Advt. A meeting of the members and intending members of the Koiterangi-Ko-katahi branch of the Karinei-s’ I'ni.m is advertised to be held ill the Kniterangi Hall on Monday. \ov. ~tli. at s j>.in.. when important business i-- to dealt with. The following will represent Himu A iu the Cricket mutch with Hokitika A. on Saturday at Cass Square fiths, J. Starkey. ,J. O’Connor, J. Boyd. \V. Knowles, H. Craig, li. Wells. E. Stoop, S. Thomas, 11. Holliday, Genic, A. Thomas. 11. Cooper, and E. Baker. The usual weekly euchre anti dance took place at St. A fury’s Club Booms on Tuesday evening. The attendance Hit.-, large. At cards there were ov-r SO players campoliug for the valuable prizes offered, and after keen play ’he ladies’ first prize was won by Airs G. I.akiii, and the second by Aliss Coyle. The first gents' prize was Well by Air A. Nightingale, anil the second by Alt' Olsen. Miss V. King supplied the music for the dance, which was largely at tended. Thousands of homes are never without “XAZOL.” liustp.nl relief to eelds, coughs and chest l roubles Pleasant lo take. (50 doses Is Gd. This is to notify lo you that, we are now marking off at a very reasonable price the latest in Parisian models, and respectfully ask you to view them at. once as they are sure to he eagerly sought for al F. Schroder ami Co’s, where the best hats always arc:— Advt. Neweome'-s to Hokitika are cordially invited to join the “N'O-BEBBING” Laundry Help Chib. (Full particulars from your grocer).—Advt.