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Hokitika Guardian, 27 December 1923, Page 2

Kni niv; for ilio tug-o’-war e.mipetition at. tho Exhibition dose to-morrow night. Tl'o (’liri-ti Inin h concert pattv lot t for home yesterday. 'Flip company's ’visit was very much pnjnypil and a roturn visit may lip niado later. Thp lieavv rain on Christmas Eve ami morning prevented play on the howling green until 2.30 p.m., when a game of 21 heads was played, unci'r difficult weather conditions. Yesterday the green rolled out in capital order for play. At the Soldiers’ Hall tonight at 9 o’clock in aid of the H.S.A. building fund, special rare night dance, conducted by t.lm ladies committee. Music bv the Royal Orchestra. Admission.—Gents 2s. .Ladies Is od.~ Advt. Steam Iloiler Owners: Cut down your fuel hills Use “Stopskale”— effectively removes scale and cleans boiler. Gives more steam and less fuel-and so pays for itself. R. P. Manning and C'o., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

The second day of the A Vest land Racing Club’s Exhibition meeting is taking place this afternoon in fine weather and with a large'attendance.

North Island rnnils and passengers by the fetry steamer connected with the West Const express at Christ* hurch this morning.

There was a very large gathering at the i'.ldiers’ Hall last night when a benefit dance for the R.S.A. building fund was conducted bv the ladies committee. Bonctti's band supplied the music, and dancing was carried on with vim till after one o’clock. The evening was voted n great success. The dance will be continued to-night.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Rolls’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the goods. “Roll's” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot anti Co. Ltd.. Grevmouth, sole distributors. — Advt.

No traie has yet been ionnd ot Mrs West, of Cobden, who disappeared from her lit me between Salut'd y right and Sunday. The search in the bush and the dragging of the river have been contitimd in spite of the wet weather.

A young matt named Robert Spiers, a taxi-driver, of Kttmnra, had the misfortune to be knocked down by a motor-ear in Grevmouth while he was walking across the street. His injuries included a broken arm. and necessitated his removal to the Hospital.

There will he on sale at the Exhibition at the end of the week tickets for a grand art union arranged to raise funds for the erection of a general hospital to he in charge of Lewisham Sisters for the poor of all denominations. Mr Tims Cahill, Secretary, an old Hokitika resident, will be in Hokitika to dispose of ticket- in the art union.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District for the week ended ttoott oil Monday, totalled as followsWestland : Scarlet fever, 1, diphtheria 1. Duller: luberettlosis I. Grev: Diphtheria -. North Canterbury: Scarlet lever (1, diphtheria 2, t itberculosis 3, puerperal septicaemia 2. iulltlenza 1. pneumonia I. lethargic encephalitis 1. Ashburton: Scarlet fever 2. South Canterbury: Scarlet lever I. diphtheria L pneumonia 2.

The weather on Christmas live was line hut a heavy southerly blew, and it was very cold. About In.fill o’clock rain set in and continued throughout tlie night and up till pa t mid-day. with showers during the allentonu. The Town Dand made a start with carol playing about mid-uighi. Hut tic heavy downpour caused a discontinuance* about all hour later. The weather cleared as the afternoon of Xmas Day wore cn and tin* night was line hill col I. Ve-terilav broke beautifully fine showing a white mantle on the hills, and tlie day was an ideal one for outdoors.

Mr Cyril S. At. liopkirk, who. on returning frnln active service, obtained four years’ leave front the Department of Agriculture in order to attend the Veterinary School at Melbourne I'ni-ver-ity, lias jit.it completed bis course at that Institution. Mr liopkirk headed the honours li-t at the final examination last month, graduating I!.V.Sr. and tailing the Dwight prize for the highest marks in parasitology and pathology over two years ami Dr Sweet’s prize lot the highest marks ?:» parasitology over two rears. He now has returned to duty as acting-officer in charge at the veterinary laboratory at AVaHaccville, in the ab-otice ol Mr H. A. lleitl. who is on leave in England. A verv line selection in clothing and costumes for till. at lowest price, can In* found at Schroder and Co's, who also can lit you out in men's and heir’s suits, ties and shirts, befits and knickers. Tents and hammocks ' a Iso make useful Christmas gifts at Schroder and Co’.-. The best value shop in town. —Advt. Select Christmas gilts now. Avoid the rush later on anil secure presents worth giving. Our assortment is larger, otir prices lower. Novelties in beaded anil leather bags, needle and manicure cases, fancy boxed handkerchiefs, fancy collars, dainty silk underwear and hosiery, toy and picture book-, dolls and novelty toys for the kiddies, Ray a visit early. At<Grtter’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.