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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1923, Page 2

The “Guardian” will not bo published to-mrtirow (Tuesday, Xmas Day) e. on Wednesday ( Boxing Day). The annual ball takes place at Kanieri Public Hull on Boxing Night in aid of the Hospital funds. Good music Ims l een arranged ioi. Captain I. R. T. Harper. M.V.0.of H.M.S. Resolution, has been upjiointed A.D.C., to the King. Captain Harper who wr.s appointed to make a report on the Jutland despatches was educated at Christ’s College, and is a native of Christchurch. There was a very heavy thunderstorm in the early hours this morning, accompanied by a downpour of rain that lasted for a considerable time, the rainfall being n substantial one, while the thunder claps were very heavy.

’file city of Christchurch continues to grow in population and area. During the year the districts of Papanui and Bromley were added to the city. The population of the city to-day is 113.400 making it tile second city of the Dominion. During the past four years the population of the city proper has increased 30 per cent., and in the metropolitan area 22 per cent.

Ail advertisement published in the “West Coast Times and Observer'’ on December 24th. 1873 50 years ago—reads : --“The favourite paddle steamer Lioness will convey passengers this day to Greyniouth at noon. Single fare 2s Gd; return 3s 6d.” On the same day nominations for the lirst Sii--1 erintendent of West la ml closed. There were three nominations Martin Kennedy. John White. Conrad linos and James A. Boner. The latter was laiei elected.

"The Hokitika Kxhihition is an exceedingly fine one,” stated the aeting--I'iime Minister. Sir .Francis- Bell, at Christchurch on his arrival, with other .Ministers from the. West Coast 01. Friday evening. “The people are proud of it and Christchurch visitors are patting them on the back. The exhibits are excellent, but I think the Government’s are* the best. The Agricultural and Forestry Departments have made fine displays.” Tt was a very fine one and reflected great credit upon those responsible for it. Mr C. E. Bennett, chief clerk. Public Works Department, who has been appointed Assistant-Cndor-Secretary of Pill. Fie Works, joined the Public Service as a temporary officer in the bands anti Survey Department in January. 1897. Tie served with that Department until 1901. when the Roads Department was formed, and several officers from the Lands Department were transferred to the. new Department, which subsequently amalgamated with the Public Works Department in 1909.

The annual ball takes place at Kan ieri Public liall on Boxing Night.

The Centra] Dairy Factory notifies that pasteurised cream can be obtained daily, in any quantity.

A start lias been made with a portion of the comprehensive .scheme for the improvement of the Cliristchui.-li telephone system. The scheme involves a total expenditure of about £250,000.

The last Gazette notifies that Arthur Bcaesfcrd Cooke, of Lake Kanieri. lias been appointed to lie an officer for the purposes of Part ]1 of the Fisheries Act, 1908.

Fanners! Be sure and visit our stand soe our saw benches and spindles for firewood. If you have an engine on the place, it will pay you to order right away. If you are doing any cropping invest in one of our small chaff cutters. Andrews and Beaven, Ltd., Christchurch, in Canterbury Avenue at the Exhibition.— Advt.

'I here will lie a progressive pairs bowling tournament on the local green to-la*--now (Xmas Day). Members and visitors desilou.s of taking part must be on 1 1 10 green at 8.15 a.m.. and play starts at 9 a.m. There will be a rink or two for those not taking part in the all day play. An adjournment will take place from noon to 2 p.m. for dinner.

A private message received in town jerorded the death last night, suddenly, at Wellington of Dean John Tubman. For nearly thirty years ho was stationed at Timaru. and he then came to Hokitika parish for a short period, and at the time of his death was in charge at Mcaneo, Napier. Many in this district will have kindly recollections of the deceased and will regret his sudden death. Deceased was horn in County Antrim Ireland in 1856 and was therefore 07 years of age.

There was a. large crowd at the railway station on Saturday evening to see the express arrive. The train was delayed ami did not arrive till nearly 8 o'clock. There was a large number of passengers aboard from the East Coast. The trained was delayed 10 minutes in leaving Christchurch and there was some delay at Springfield owing to a heated w licet box. and a further delay at Otira where a double sitting at the luncheon table made the tiain further late. There was quite a busy scene at the .station for some

A very tine selection in clothing anil costumes for all, at lowest price, can be found at Schroder and Co's, who also can lit. you out in men’s and hov’s suits, tics and shirts. Holts and knickers. Tents and hammocks also make usetul ( hristmas gifts at Sell roller and Co’s. 4 lie best value shop ill town. —Advt.

The Meat Producers’ Board has reteiied a cablegram fiom its representative at Buenos Aires advising tb ii. the following shipments of meat were made I i the United. Kingdom for the loi might ended December 15th., from A ig< lit inn and Uruguay (the figures do not im lude exports from Patagonia, Chile or Biaz.ili 11.508 quarters chilled l.ecf, 29,191 quarters of frozen beef. .'. E 212 Kirca.-es of frozen mutton and 5(i.0.32 carcases of froben famb. The quantity ship) cd to Ike ( oiilineut of Euro] c dining the same period totalled 39.528 quaitcrs of frozen beef ami 2.337 circuses of frozen mutton.

The people of Orange, one of the leading, eeuntiy town.-, of New South Wales, will shortly celebrate one of the most notable events in Australian history with the unveiling of an obelisk at a little ncigh’vuring place called Ophir to mark the site of the liist discovery in Australia of payable gold, between April 7 and April 12, 1851. Tbe.se responsible for the discoveiy were Edward Hammond Hargreaves, John Hardman. Australia Lister, James Tom. and William Tom. Kri.in experience gained in California Hargreaves formed the idea that the district was auriferous, and lie found the fir-t gold on Ecbniury 12. 1851. IP; explained to the others how to prospect and make use of a miner’s cradle and there followed the discovery of payable gold in April by Lister and William Tom.

Apart from the Exhibition, the c-hiel local feature of the Christmas week fixtures, will be the race meeting on tin Hokitika laeecourse on Wednesday ant Thursday. The promise of a tereri meeting was foreshadowed well in ad Mince, and with the nriival of long strings of horses on Saturday and today. there is not likely to be an> slnu tage in the fields. As was remarked in a previous issue, the course ami appointment' are in cxielleiit older, and patrons v. ill be well catered foi at every point. The train service b one of tie' most complete yet provided for a loeal function, and visitors from as far afield as liiangahua- and Otira, may travel to and from Hokitika- on each day by train, it remains only loj- the best of weather to grace the occasion to give the West land Racing Club a bumper meeting as a reward for its excellent noil; in promoting and maintaining tho sport in this district- for nearly six decades.

Our ladies’ white shoes in all shapes are the foremost values, 8s (id, 9s Gd, 11s Gd, 13s Gd to 355. at Hallenstein’s, .Revel! Street.—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 and picture hooks, dolls and novelty toys for the kiddies. Pay a visit early. McGruer's, Hokitika and Greyniouth.— Advt. For Leaky Radiators: Use “Radoreue'i repairs permanently in lew minutes without soldering iron. Circulation not impaired. Two sizes 3s 9(1 and 10s Gd post paid. R. P. M. -Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.