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Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1923, Page 2

1 Mr 11. M. Conlson, denial *m - geon. notifies that his rooms will bo closed from Monday next. Dee. 2t!h. till •hut ' 7th., for tin' ’Xmas vacation. r The many friends of Mr ('. K. Kirk, t formerly of Hokitika, will note with pleasure that he has been appointed - Secretary to the Canterbury Edueu- • timi Board in succession to Mr 11. C. Lane, resigned. Our hoys’ Suits wear well and look , well. Brices 20s fid. 27s Pal, .‘!os, .‘Sms to (ids, at Wallenstein'-. Hevell Street. I Advt. j diisi arrived at Dee Bros. Revel! 1 Street, quantity of Luncheon Sausage ami Saveloys, all beautifully fresh. Also daily supplies of Westland Central Dairy Factory’s butter at Is 9d per lb.—Advt. The town team for file Cricket match Town v. Country to play on Xmas Day on Cass Square will consist of :•—C'arley. Bannister, King, Cald well.. Baltrop , Mollov, Beck, Nash, Halliday, S. Thomas. A. Thomas Emergencies Best. Seoheck, Ballinger. Play commences at 2 p.m. sharp. Mr W. Berry the well-known IfariHnri settler is opening a butchery business in Hokitika from to-morrow The butchery is a new up-to-date one. and will he managed bv Mr Prank Cooper. Situated in Weld Street just opposite the Police Station it will he convenient to traffic, and as the nek firm will stock mostly, their own products patrons can he assured of tin" host. It will he to your advantage to pay an early visit this week at Schroder and Co’s where you can get the best I value, in millinery, frocks, stoles, gloves, corsets and clothing. Special shipment of Kaiapoi frocks. now opening nut this week for Christmas at Schroder and Co.—Advt. Xo had after-effects with Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant, sure and eer-j tain.—Advt. j WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly su- j psrisr to ether stimtiJaiits- J

Tho choicest of black currants have arrived nt Turner's Station Market. AH in excellent condition and only 6d fer lb.—Adrt.

In the weights for tlic High Weight Handicap at the Hokitika races on Wednesday, R inline lias keen re-handi-capped at 9.1.

To-morrow Night! Soldiers’ Ilall! Kiwi Football Club’s usual dance. Latest music by Bonetti’s Jazz Band Dancing at 9 o’clock sharp. Admission Is.—Advl.

The order of masses and devotions at St. -Mary’s I’aiish, uii Sunday 23rd. arc as follows; Hokitika 8 and 10 a.in and T p.m. : Christinas Kve :—Hokitika .Midnight .Mass; Christmas Day. Hokitika, 8 and 10 a.in., 7 p.m.. Kanicri :

Addisons take this opportunity of extending to their many friends •*TIu > Compliments of the Season.” They respectfully suggest they endeavour to shop early. This will enable them to select from full stocks.- Addi-.m-. - Advt.

Christmas brings good cheer—with it yea will find a splendid selection of quality gilt articles of genuine worth in our large stocks, comprising furni-

ture, carpets, china, palm howls and stands, stainless cutlery, easy chairs, cushions of Dtest designs etc. Harley and Co., House Furnishers, Grcyniouth.

The age old question “What can 1 give him" is easily solved at Addisons. Vou will find no difficulty in making a choice of a present that is sure to please. Hand shirts Os lid to 12s fid, Fuji shirts 21s Gil to 29s (id. luirsca shirts 23s Od, silk handkerchiefs, silk or cashmere hose making useful pre-scuts.-—Addison’s—-Advt.

.Messrs Pn in men L and Bergamini notiiy that they are instituting a motoi ni t ice to the Franz .10-ef and Fox Glaciers, commencing on Tuc.-day next (Nmas Dayl. Only the best ears wili lie used and efficient service is guarantied. Advt.

' Mr .(. Farley stated at the Wanganui Agricultural Association meeting on Thursday that lie would sooner hate the Cape Daisy than gorse. The daisy would die out in year or two if the field was not cropped. Mr Hodges remarked that grass would smother the daisy. Mr Blair said the grass had not .smothered it on The college estate, and an attempt was made to grub it out. Mr Farley (reports the’•Herald") replied that the cultivatin of grubbing only improved the. growing conditions.

Presents for Xmas will be found in great variety at Addisons, whether it ho for sister, brother, husband, wile, father, mother, or sweetheart. A visit will help you to decide.—Addison's- - Advt.

The Ministerial paitics which went south had a. very enjoyable time over Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday. The visit imli.d.al a tun to Okarito, where afternoon tea was enjoyed, and a day was spent at Wailto Glacier, including a very pleasant excursion oil the ice. Deputations were met at canons points, and the representations made by the settlors and others Were fully discussed. The party, which iuoluded several ladies, and was ciceroned liv the Hon. J. Grimmond. M.L.C., and .Mr J. O'Brien M.IL, returned last evening pleasure and gratification in respect to the visit amt the interesting cxpo'icnces. Last- night tlie visitors were present at the Exbihiliin for a couple of hours. This morning Sir F. D. Beli and Hull. I')..wide Stewart, attended by their Britain Secret a ies, left by the morning train, to which the Ministerial carriage from the Hast Coast was attached. The Hon. Sir 1L 11. Rhodes (who had been the guest oi Dr. Teichelmann during Ills stay in Hokitika) accompanied h.v the ladies of the paity, left- by motor at 8 o'clock for Arthur’s Pass, whore they join the train to Christchurch. Tbs parly will motor over Otiin (Jorge. The weather is perfect- for motoring. I’rior to his departure. Sir Francis I'.oll conveyed to Mr TV. J. Butler, 7iesident ol the Fxliihition. by letter. Yds peo-mial appreciation of the excellent display at tiie exhibition, and wished tile town 'lllll the promoters every sucre--; vviili the big undertaking which was worthy the fullest patronage and support.

Till* Koknlahi (Jon ('lull will hold si dsiv pigeon shooting handicap on Tuesday, Deo. 25th. ('Xmas Day). Sweepstake will eoniineiioe at 1.30 ]).m. Cop eompetition at 2.30 p.m. for silver cup presented liy Air A. Sin'll (to lie won twice in succession, or three times at intervals). Nominations for cup event os, to he made iv writing liv noon on day of shoot. Club will retain 2s per doz. for birds used, also |H per cent, of stakes. Usual roles and eondilions. D. Weir. See.. Kokntahi.—Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court, OkariLo. ye-steiday. Won. .Mr \V. Mehlrum. 5.. M., the ease of I’. O'Connor v. AI. Pit rick. a chum for CIO.'J ills oli a dishonored cheque given by defendant- 1.0 Win. .Met‘luggage as tho result of a horse race run at Okarito in February last. Payment of the cheque was stopped at the Bank of New Zealand, subsequent to which the plaintiff heeame the holder of the cheque for value. The delendant had not liled notice of bis deteneo within Jive days of tin* ,service of I lie summons but made application for special leave to defend. This application was opposed by tin- plaintil]. Counsel for both parties admitted the main facts and argued the point r. l ed. alter which Jiis Worship decided that the defendant laid not shown snllieient cause io entitle him to wind was really an indulgence by the Court, '.namely, special permission to file his defence after the period allowed liy the Ai l Judgment was therefore given for the plaintilf for the full amount claimed with costs according to scale. Air .1 A. .Murdoch appeared for the plaintill’. and Air A. H. Patterson ((Jroymeiitli) for the defendant.

For Xmas buy her some gloves or hosiery .two articles which never fail to please. She can’t have too many. Both gloves and hosiery will be lound in large assortments at Aouisons.— Advt.

Select Christmas gifts now. Avoid the.rush later on and seen re presents worth giving. Our assortment is larger, our prices lower. Novelties in beaded and leather bags, needle and manicure eases, fancy boxed handkerchiefs. fancy collars, dainty silk underwear and hosiery, toy and picture books, dolls anil novelty toys for the kiddies. Pay a visit early. AteGruer’s. Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

Our rcad-to-woar Sac Suits are great for fit-, finish and style, 32s 6d, iss, gDs (id, Dos to 117 s (Id, at Hallenstein’s, Revoll Street.—Advt.

Suitable Xmas presents for Men ! Plain Fuji tennis and canoe shirts 25s Od ; plain and striped fuji band shirts, with two collars to match. 25s fid, 27s Cd. 2Ds fid, also splendid range of Men's fnnev j hose from 2.s Dd to 7s 9d at AA' H. Stopforth’s, l’evel 1 Street. - Advt.