Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1923, Page 2

The ••Guardian” will not be publish ml on Tuesday next (Christmas Day), or Wednesday next (Boxing Day).

North Island mails and passengers by tbe ferry steamer connected with the West Const express tit Christchurch this morning.

To-night! To-night! .Soldiers' Hall! Kiwi Football Club's usual dance. Latest music by B-metti's Jazz Band. Darn ing at 0 o’clock sharp. Admission is.--Advt.

Mr J. E. Linneinanu offers for sale valinth';- freehold properties in South Befell St., comprising a large business block opposite the Bank ot New Sou Lb Wales. Full pariieitlars on application on tbe premises.

Book out for Father Christ mas, who will vir.it the Exhibition this (Saturday) evening at 7.H0 o’clock, and also on .Monday (Christmas Eve). Look for ]iis bag of wonders, and the Christ mas Tree. Advt.

Presents for Xmas will lie found in great variety tit Addisons, wlietliei ;i be for sister, brother, husband, wife, father, mother, or sweetheart. A visit w ill help you to decide. - Addnon s Advt.

Tin; designs of ; 11 • ti«tic* quality I'liniiturc lit moderate prices and within tin- reach ni all people of Westland is always obtainable from Harley s. the West Conor. Furniture Emporium. Groymoutli. ulio enter especially for West Coasters. No order toe large or too small to be executed by tins old established firm.

Messrs l'uinmeut and Bergamini notify that, they are instituting a motot sen ice to the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, commencing on Tuesday next (Xmas Day). Only the best cars will be used and efficient service is guaranteed.- Advt.

Tl icre are only two more shopping days before Xmas, so if you have not purchased your Xmas frock you will have to burry. Airs J. Lloyd is shewing a selection of satin-de-chine and knitted silk frocks. Together with a pleasing range of millinery, they will make one of the outstanding features n the racecourse on Boxing Day.Advt.

The extension of the gas service to Blnkctown by the (ireymontb Borough Council lias long been awaited by the residents ot the seaside suburb, and many disappointments have come their wav. The good intciitlmns ol toe Council have licen frustrated by the passing b\' Parliament ol the I. ical Bodies Antecedent Liability Art which has prevented the Council tarrying out its agreement with a Home linn for the supply of material for gas extension. payments to be spread over a number of years. The Council at its meeting last week decided to interview the members of the Cabinet win visited the Coast this week. The interview took place yesterday morning in the Ministerial carriage at the rad way station prior to the departure of the express for Christchurch. As a result the Acting Prime Minister (Sir 7,’. [), IK-Il) stated plainly that he would not assist the Council in its effort to secure special legislation enabling the agreement to be earned out, and advised the Council to raise the necessary money by way of a loan sanctioned by a poll of the ratepayers. Tie wits supported in Ids attitude by ihc Acting Minister of Finance (Hon W. Bou-me Stewart). Sir Francis Bell agreed, however, to place the Council s request before the Government.

The age old question ‘'What can 1 give him" is easily solved at Addisons. You will find no difficulty in making a choice of a present that is sure to please. Band shirts Os lid to 12s 3d. Fuii shirts 24s Gd to 20s Gd. lu.rsea shirts 23s Gd. silk handkerchiefs, silk or cashmere hose making useful presents. —Addison's —Advt.

The Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a clav pigeon shooting handicap on TuesdaV. Dee. 25th. ('Xmas Day). Sweepstake will commence at 1-3" p.m. Cup competition at 1.30 p.m. for silver cup presented by -Mr A. Snell (to be won twice m succession, or three times at intervals). Nominations for cup event os. to be made u writing by noon on day of shoot. Clu > will retain 2s per doz. for birds used, also 10 per cent, of stakes. Tomai rules and conditions. D. W eir, hec„ Kokatahi.—Advt.

'ilie choicest of black currants havo arrived at Turner's Station Market. All in excellent condition and only Gd per lb.—Advt.

Tenders will he received by the Canterbury Education Board for the purchase for removal of the old cottage at Blue Spur school. Tenders close on Jan. loth.

At Groymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday Thomas Ward for theft of a ham and log of million from a butcher's shop at Blackball was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment. At the Groymouth Trotting Club's coming meeting •’Happy Voyage” will endeavour to establish a fresh mile pacing record for the Club’s track, now held hv Author Dillon. ”.7 4-5. On .Monday afternoon commencing at 2 o’clock the .sale of dolls, toys, and 'Xmas gifts will he continued at the Central Auction 'Mart, Reveil St., opposite W. E. Williams. Chemist, ab.soiutely without reserve. Don't miss the bargains.- Advt. The Bailway Department advert Lc in this issue particulars of train urrangnieiits for tbe Hokitika Bares mi Wednesday and Thursday. 20th. and ‘27th. Deeemlter.

Addisons take this opportunity ol extending to their many friends ‘‘The Compliments of the Season.” They respectfully suggest they endeavour to shop early. This will enable them to select from full stocks.—Addisons. — Advt.

Boss will hold it sports gathering oil Saturday. Jan l'2th., when a lengthy programe will he run ofl including a I'Ki chop, an £8 foot race ami a £7 bicycle race. Programme ami all particulars upon application from A. W • Peebles, Sec. Boss.

Our boys’ Suits wear well and look well. Prices 'ids (in. 27s (id. LWs, Jos to (455, at Halleiislein’.s. ltevell Street. -- Advt.

Mr G. L. Peterson, advance manager for Wirih's Circus, arrived in Hokitika to-day to make at rangements for their West Coast tour. Mr Peterson is a native i.f Greyiiouth and lias.been with Wit ill's for a quarter of a century. The Circus and Menagerie appear on Cass K(|iiaie on .Monday and '1 uexilny, Jan tin rv lltli. and 15th.

For Xmas buy her some gloves or hosiery .two articles which never fail t*> please. She can’t have too many. Both gloves and hosiery will be ioimd in large assortments at Addisons.--Advt.

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

Our read-to-weat Sac Suits are greatfor fit, finish and style, G2s fid, 755, SOs lid, 95s to 117 s (id, at 1 lallenxtein's, Novell Street.—Advt.