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Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1923, Page 2

Acceptances i'or the races at Hokitika close on Wednesday night. From all accounts there is to he a very satisfactory entry. Over seventy horses will he here for the meeting. The town hore a very animated appearance on Saturday. Tho townspeople had freely used ferns and greenery in decorating their premises, Hovel! Street in particular having a very festive appearance. I’liotograpliess were very busy yesterday morning at the Exhibition. taking advantage of the [iiiet solitude ot the various avenues to take .snaps of a number of the most striking of the stands. These will in due course mnk.S their appearance in the pages of the illustrated weekly papers. Our hoy.->’ Suit* wear well and look Well. Prices -hs (id, -7s fid, 30s, 3os to ties, at Hallenstein’s. I’evell Street. —Advt. L. E. Aldridge advises customers that the balance of Xmas Hams will lie delivered tomorrow (Tuesday). Over AGO have already boon delivered, and clients who have not yet received their supplies may he assured of gelling delivery lp r iriar?‘u\v'.-- A4vt,

The members of the Hokitika Muji icipay Band are requostod to be at Macandrew Square this evening at 0.4-3 p.m. sharp to play a programme.

Our ladies’ white shoes in all shapes are the foremost values, 8s (id, 9s Gd, 11s Gd, Bis (id to 335, at i lallenstcdn’s, Itevell Street.—Advt.

Mr J. O'Brien, Member for Westland. was among those present at the opening of the Exhibition on Saturday. The member for Buller. .Mr 11. K. Holland, was present also. Thu Hon AY. Mclntyre, M.L.C., of AA’sstport, was another Coast Parliamentarian present at the big function.

There were many amusing incidents at the Exhibition on Saturday. One vsnihit, worked by electricity appeared to puzzle quite a number of the fair sex as to wh t was purpose, even

In it being a. csdfee grin lor being suggested by one young lady, l llimatcly the information v. a.s supplied that it

"ns an electrically driven clothes wash.r. with wringer attached. I.atcr when tt'o machine was put into operation it drew much interested attention.

Ahist people have a sweet tooth, hut it was hardly due t.j that cause that so many visitors on Saturday gave special attention to the < oiifect ionery displays. Bather it whs due to I lm vety tine effect tluit the scvetal linns secured bv the highly ai.tractive displays made, 'flic general effect was most artistic and wo.-i much well devolved commendation tor their very line appearance.

Our read-to-wenr Sac Suits are great for (it, finish and style, G£s Gd, i ; s. I-9s (id, 9.3 s to 117 s Gd, at 1 lallotistoiii’--. He veil Street.—Advt.

The striking appearance of the cult ancc to the Exhibition was the subjet t of many expressions of approval. When lit iqi at night with .several eleetlte spot lamps the general appt arance was vei v hue. Ihe artist. .Mr Alciiz.ies had made an excellent lopiosonuilioii of the .sliow-cl-'d mountains and the green hills iit the foot, which visitots. when passing down AYeld Street to the inter section of Tailored Street, at once had ilcii attention drawn in no uncertain

Suitable Xmas preseists for Men ! Plain Fuji tenuis and canoe shirts 23s lid; pktiu and striped fnji hand shirts, with two collars to match. 2.>- Gd, 2. s Gd, 29s Gd. also splendid range -d Men's fancy ’ hose from ‘As 9d t<> 7 ; ; 9d at W 11. Stopiorth's. Hev'dl Street. Advt. Tile Ministerial I’arty paid a visit to Hokitika Gorge yostsrday afternoon as the guests of the Automobile Association. About ten cars were utilised for lie tiip which was greatly enjoyed by t!i-- visitors. Surprise was expiewsod, at. the extent of pastoral country, the g: until of (he grass, and the excellent condition if tho stock in the various licl-.8. along the route. The scenery at llokilikn Gorvc was great ly admiied. am! the whole of tho outing was much enjoyed. Tho Ministerial Party leave for South Westland to-morrow, proceeding as far ,-ts \\ a.iho (Huge. It has net been possible to publish all the telegrams of good wishes re ci-ived hv the President anil Kxliib:tion Executive in eonni-i-i iml w ith the opening of the line display the district now has to it- credit. Mi- Seddoii AA’eUiiigtoii) was among the-e who telegraphed an apology tor ahscnee and guild wishes t-i the venture. Ails Sodden will In.- a visitor next mouth. All the Ministers of the Clown -enl very eordiai wishes. Hurt J. G. (elites wired: ■■•‘l. would like to convey Iny regrets at not bring aid.- to ho with HIV colleagues, hut I feel the Govorn-nii-iit is re{n e-'-nt*-d by the best men at present with you. Sincerely hope that- the enterprise of the people will In* rewarded amply, and that the railwav facilities w ill he sat isi actor.'. Afv liest wishes to the Executive.” ■ The festive i-eason apiji: caches. Tho good pen, !' of Hokitika are not a -elks b pei uie. a« evidenced by their genems if y year a-ft<*r year to the inmates of our hospitals and homes. We wantthis year to be an Exhibition year tit the West land Hospital and Kitmara 1 hime, and have only tu make known mil' wishes. The good old A\est Coasters will do the rest. Advt.

Jubilee time lias been iixeil lor January 9, 10. 11, and 12. AAednosday, January 9th, will he jubilee day. It is expected there will he a large gathering of Coasters of the sixties period present for the reunion. -A proposal is afoot to have a general holiday for the day oil the Coast, so as to enable the pioneers to participate. The men and women who wore on the (‘oast as pioneers ill the sixties are to he entertained at a luncheon ami will be invited also to the Exhibition, and tu the entertainments in connection therewith. As the occasion is the diamond jubilee of the AA cstininl fluhllied there .should ho very great interest centred in the event.

tji.iite a number of members oi Parliament have expressed their intention of visiting the Exhibition during the period it- will he open. It is expected that over the Christmas and New Year holidays the inflow of visitors from the East Coast and the North Island will he very considerable, rite re is to he a special excursion front AA’c-.t-port about January 9th. The visitors will leave AA'estport early in the morning by ears for lnangahua Junction w'*ere the train will he joined, and Hokitika reached early in the afternoon. Tho excursion party will stop over here the next day. tied return front Hokitika to AA’estport direct on the third day, travelling by rail to lnangahua. and then taking ears to AA’estport. A large party is arranging in take part in this special excursion.

S.Ject Christmas gifts now. Avoid the ni.'li Inter on and secure presents worth giving. Our assortment is larger, nnr prices lower. Novelties in headed mid leather bags, noodle and manicure cases, fancy boxed handkerchiefs. fancy collars, dainty silk underwear and hosiery, toy and picture hooks, dolls and novelty toys for the kiddies. Pay a visit early. JfeGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

To secure a made to order costume, it will he well to place ynur order at once with Schroder and Co., befoic it nets too late.—Advt. Holiday Kit should include Illing worth’s Poll Film for your camera. Best on the market.—British-made. — Advt. A fine assortment of ladies’ new frocks, millinery, jumpers and underclothing just received. Also a fine lot of men’s really good raincoats at very reasonable prices. Call and .see them. \V. McKay and Son. Hokitika.—Advt. The latest Parisien model hats and costumes to be worn for tlie Exhibition season are now to hand at Schrdoer and Co. Call early as the demand is extremely heavy owing to the very reasonable cost, and high quality.— Advt. .Recommended by the medical profession.—WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. For Leaky Radiators: Use “Radorene” repairs permanently in few minutes without soldering iron. Circulation not impaired. Two sizes 3s 9d and 10s flu post paid. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. No bad after-effects with Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant, euro and oor--wm,~*Advi.

Messrs Dalgetv and Co., Ltd., of G:eyrnouth, report tho sale of the property at Matninui of Mr AA'. O. C. AWiblitz to Mr J. Curtain, as a going concent at a very satisfactory figure. The property comprises 231 acres.

A copy of that handy little annual, the pocket edition of the New Zealand Turf Register is to hand from the publishers, the Christchurch Press Company. A.s usual, it contains information to the public of horses that have raced at totali.sutor meetings up to the beginning of December .

It you’re still undecided ‘‘AA’liat to Give”, come to Paterson and Lloyd's Revell Street, where an unparalleled variety of useful, sensible gifts for young and old is displayed for your selection. Christmas shopping at Pntetson and Lloyd's has always been a delight- this year the choke of suitable art ides will he greater than ever. Shop curly and avoid the inevitable rush at

the last. To solve the Xmas present problem pay a visit to Airs J. Eloyd s where you will find your wants forestalled. We have handkerchiefs—boxed and loose—in endless variety for the kiddies as well as their elders, and all sorts of novelties. Also a large range of silk hosiery, including our popular lilies “Harvey Pointeel” and “Brylev.” Call early before the rush sets in.— Advt.

Some people apparently are unable to take a hint (says the C’liiistcliureh “Sun”). Twelve months ago, a man travelling on a Christchurch tramcnr [.aid two pence for his fare, but had six penny worth ot tram-rides out ol it. It seemed a deli! emit- hrem h. and steps were taken to prosecute the man. liepleaded poverty, however, and the case was not gone on with when he paid the

expenses which had already been incur-' icd. Apparently thai was not snflirit nt. Recently, on two separate occascions. the same limn boarded cars and ; then said he would pay into the Trnin"a\ Board’s office, but bis memory was apparently defectiw. >n legal action has been taken and. poverty, or no poverty, lie "ill be called upon to explain in a. comt of l.a" An ideal spirit for both sexes. —- WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. ; Notwithstanding the frantic elhirts of numerous imitat.-us, our factory has tu continue at top speed to cope with,

llio cver-imreasinu; liuuuiml. (Ti;o m.inut'actiirors of "NO 1U lilUNl! I.inindry 1 Mp).-—Advt. Mol or Bout Trips: Turn your Row

boat or punt into motor-boat by attaching “Wisconsin” motor. Simple to handle. 7 miles all hour. R. R. M. Manning and On, -3 Bedford How, Christchurch.—Advt.