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Hokitika Guardian, 8 December 1923, Page 2

Thc regular monthly inerling ot rhe 'Westland County Council tails lor next Tuesday afternoon at. 2 o’clock.

The filial meeting of the Exhibition Council liefore the opening ceremony next Saturday, takes place at . o’clock on Monday evening.

li Is notified in this issue that the British and I nter-eoloiiial Exhibition will open on Sat,inlay next at 2.30 o’clock, and that season tickets are now on sale at the County Office.

The entries received for the Hokitika races last night exceed those of last vein. Over seventy horses have enter-

ed for the meeting, thus assuring good holds and interesting racing. The meeting pmmiscs to bo a great success.

The sale of booths for the Hokitika races takes place at the I'rim-ess Theatre on Monday a ficrnoou at 3 o'clock. Intending purchasers meantime should inspect the enlarged bar accommodation for the outside booth.

Saturday night at tlie Soldiers Hall .Monthly daneo lor the I'.S.A. Building Fund. Music by Mr \\ . Joyce. Admission Is -Advt.

Men ! Exhibition Season commence'; Hoc. l.ftli. It you icqiiiie a suit my r ash prices will enable you to have tic latest tailor-made, ready-to-wear suit, i,l n very moderate cost. Splendid range of Men’s and Youth’s Box Suits naves, greys, vie, arriving to-mor-row Saturday. Call early. \\ . H. M opto: t 11. lie veil Street. -Advt.

The through serviee between (■roynaintli and Clirist* lunch will run daily floin Tiimr.day, loth. December. Le Saturday, 12th. January. There wd! lea daily connection with the Hokitika him and with the Beefton Line daiiy (except Christ mas Day. 2-ith. Deeemher). The public would lie well advised to avail themselves ol the Monday. Wednesday and El'iday set vices so as to avoid the congestion inseparable from large numbers travelling <>n the regular train days, At a meeting of the Committee of tlie Westland Haring Club last night. Mr W. E. Williams in the chair, M,.. -rs Snell and K. Kennedy '' eve elected member- cf the Club. Various arrangements lor the conduct ol the approaching men meeting were concluded It was repented that the course am; appointments were in most satisfaeterv order. The nominations tor the im'.-liiig were received. '1 he list is a lengthy one. and the entries exceed t)m-e of list year. On behalf ol Mr Snell, Mr McGregor communicated an offer to donate a gold-mounted riding whip to The jockey, winning the Cup. The offer was accepted with thanks.

A meeting of tin 1 District 11 igh"a\s Council whs In-11l at tin- Public Works (flUco, (Ireymouth. yesterday lort-noon. Present Messrs I). Gillies '.chairman), Archer (Buller), McA icar (lnnuguhua), Higgins (Greymouth), anil Evans (Westland) A lime discussion took place in regard to tin- proposed roads to lie declared Main Highways. Fltimately, it was decided to recommend the Highways Board to declare the arterial road from North Buller to South Westland a government road, as also the Coast road, Westport to Creymouth. The opinion was expressed that under tin- highways scheme the local lxtdics did not possess the tin a nee to maintain the arterial roads referred to as district highways. It was resolved to await the reply to the foregoing representations before sclent-

ing highway roads in the County distriets. Correspondence was received from the Highways liotird in respect to expense- of the Council, and it was resolved to ask the Board to take a ruling on the matter from the Audit Department, and if not satisfactory to suggest to have the necessary amendment in the law passed. Copies ot lists of machinery stocked by the variuos local bodies were received, and it was decided Ho exchange lists with the various bodies for future 'reference. Mr Higgins drew attention to the fact Jihat under the Inspection of Machinery Act owners of heavy vehicles were rcr(Hired to display the tare weight of same in plain figures. It was thought this should he enforced a- a preliminary to dealing with heavy traffic, A letter from the Westland County Council dealing with proposed highways was deferred for consideration, pending a reply in regard to the recommendation affecting Government roads. It was resolved in future to hold even-

ing meetings so as to save time for the northern delegates attending. Tin- date for the next meeting was left to the Executive to determine, after consult a tion on receipt of the departmental reply on the subject of main roads. Members expressed satisfaction at. the complete manner in which the records of the proceedings were being supplied to the representatives. Mon and Boys’ Clothing—See our line of specially low-priced hoys’ suits, sizes 7 to 12. 32s gtl: Roslyn tweed suits (dark and light grev), 7 to 12, 39s fki. Men’s sue suits (all sizes). •os Cd, 1 9s Od to 1255; navy sac suits (tailor-cut) £* 10s. Fur-felt hats (all sizes). 1 1 s 6d, 21s, 26s Od. velours in biscuit and black, 3os, the famous Victor day velours, biscuit, black and pearl grey. 67s Od. Addison’s.— Advt. j Motor Fuel of low grade successfully | utilised for motor use and greater j speed and power and easy starting guaranteed by us with “.Air-Friction’'* Carburettor. 11. P. M. Manning and Co., r> Bedford How, Christchurch.— Advt.

Notice of the taking of land for road appears in this issue.

Tho entries for Monday's l'at stock sales appear in this issue.

The Canterbury Education Board is inviting applications for appointment as pupil tuaeliers and probationers.

Just arrived; consignment of cooking and eating apples. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Messrs Collier Ltd., have a nice new selection of white frocks suitable for the exhibition clmir. It is a choice range and should be seen.

"Oily canvas" coats guaranteed waterproof from (17s (id to 77s (Id. Boys and Youths oilskins 11s (id and 12s (id. at W. ]]. Stopfoi til's. Krvell Street.—Advt.

A limited number of tickets at os for the luncheon on Monday the 17th December, in the Town Hall, are available. Application should he made for tickets before Saturdav next at noon.

Mr Jus. King is now showing a splendid display of dolls, jointed dolls, sleeping dolls, unbreakable dolls and dressed dolls in every style. Try our prices before purchasing elsewhere.

dressed dolls in every style. Try ottr prices before purchasing elsewhere. A special practice of the Exhibition Choir will be held in the Exhibition building at 3.30 o’clock to-morrow afternoon. IYrtormers only will be admitted by the emergency exit in Camp Street, adjoining the Bank of New Zealand. All members are requested to he punctual. Members and others having in their possession any instrument or other property belonging to the Municipal Band are notified that same must be prod need at the band room on Monday, Dee. 10th. at 8 p.m.— Alex Good, See.—Advt. The Waiho-Hokitika service car i» held up at Harilmri owing to engine trouble. A relief car left Hokitika this morning at > o’clock and should arrive here at I o’clock this afternoon with yesterday's south mails which had been held up owing to Hoods. There were 80,(1-10 gallons ol trosh water pumped into the local swimming hath yesterday, s,, the bath is an a delightful condition now for bathers. So far 12b season tickets have been purchased by enthusiasts. I lie price is 2s (id for school children, os for ladies and youths under 18 years of age, and IDs for men. Tickets obtainable from A. 11. I.awn.—Advt. 'Xmas gifts for men.—Suggestions which never go astray. Silk handkerchiefs ts (jd. silk initial os 3d. coloured silk os (id, mercerised initial Is (id. wide end ties 2s (id to As lid. knitted silk til's -Is ltd to 7s (id. silk hose (is (id. coloured wool lmso -Is ltd and As (id. lncolone shirts J»s (id, striped poplin shirt* (collar to match), 2-1 s (id, striped Fuji shirts (collar to match 27.-; (id. Addisons.—Advt. On a stilling, sultry day with old "Sol" striking down with his relentless glare, when every roof and every footpath relied s the "heat waves" as veil pass, giving you that " cooked,” stuffy sense of being roasted, can't you hear the call ot the sort ? " Let’s go lor a dip" conjures up visions, does'nt itf l'aterson and Lloyd have anticipated you needs for days like iliai. and our slock of bathing costume* lor everyone is as complete as we could make it. Mr H. IC. Payne, pi mo tuner and repairer for the Bristol Piano I'.ir' Organ Co., lias arrived in Hokitika. AH o:dels left with J. King, Agent for the Bristol Company, will be promptly attended to.- A'Kt. A .large tii’.mbi.v ot endue and dances, cabaret and novelty dance,- have hcen at ranged to take place in tlie Soldiers’ Hall riming Exhibition time. Thetiivt. a cm lire and cabaret Ounce, will take place on -Monday owning next at eight (.'clock, and the -1 prize are very valuable and seasonable being Xmas hams and Exhibit ion .-on. on ticket!. Dancing will start at 8.-lA. til! I o'clock, 'ilic Exhibition orchestra, lac in number. will play the latest Anniieuii jazz, fox tints and waltzes. A similar euchre and dance is to lie held oil Thursday. Full j uriicular.s in future issues of this papers. On Friday a

select cabaret dance will be held, stalling at 8.3(1 this will he in keeping with the opening ol tho Exhibition.

pa l up ha m 1 kerchiefs. ■ —On r eu-turn-ers wi'l remember the exceptional values we were offering in ladies' handkerchiefs last Xmas. Ibis year the values are hotter and our range is larger. Boxes (j doz.) Iroin os per box to 7s (id. box ; doz. boxes to 9s. We import these lines direct Iromthc Swiss manufacturers, heme the exceptional values. Addisons. — Advt.

The District Racing Committee met at Greymoiith yesterday afternoon. Those present wore :—Messrs Coates (chair), Walton, Gilbert, Dongau. Kettle and Kvans. Several applications for licenses were dealt with. 9he license for Kingaii was granted. Consideration of the application liv AH. Egan was deferred. No recommendation was made in regard to an application for a jockey's license, the applicant being in other regular employment. The AVafaroa Racing Club asked permission to change its racing date to .lanuarv 17th. approved. The Programme of the Hari llari Club for .la unary 19th "as approved. The Greymoiith Club received exemption in regard to providing a race for apprentice riders at New Year. The secretary of the Bating Club wrote in respect to various matters which were approved.

Persons having draughty doors and the resulting dust receivers these days, should make an appointment with Mr C. Friend, Sewell Street, who will he pleased to give a demonstration by means of a handy reduced facsimile of the pat cut automatic draughtloss and dust less door pad. It is easily affixed to any door, and should prove invaluable to all households.—Advt.

I'ord Owners: Fsc “King'' Automatic Oilers. Absolutely reliable. Ensure correct level of oil in crank ease. Prevent burnt out hearings, scorched cylinders and pistons. R. P. Af. Manning and Co., r, Bedford How, Christchurch.—Advt.