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Hokitika Guardian, 29 December 1923, Page 2

Xew Year's Day (Tuesday next) i.ieing a statutory holiday, the "Guardian” will not be published.

There was omitted from the jCaledonian Sports programme a Highland Fling girl novice event. \ t

The order of masses in St Mary's parish J for iiro:-—R> p.m. One Mile Hall, Arahura; S a.m/ and 10 a.m.. Hokitika.

A meeting of the General Committee of the Westland A. and I’. Association will lie held on Friday morning next at lho Secretary’s Office at 10.110 o'clock sharp.

To night! To-night! Soldiers’ Hall! Kiwi Football Club's usual dame. Latest music by Bonetti’s .lazz Hand. Dancing at 9 o'clock sharp. Admission Is.—-Advt.

The .Municipal Hand noti'ic.s in another column tlieir regrets that the inclement weather on Christmas morning prevented thir usual earodmg pro gramme to he completed, and thanks donors for assistance received. Ihr Hand will play an open air programme on New Year’s Hve. when a collection will be taken up in aid of tin" funds.

The holdings of Sir Sidney Kidman, the Australian "cattle king.” were the subject of debate in the* New South Wales Parliament recently. It was stated that in the western division ef New South Wales alone he owns 1.KM,323 acres, and in addition (lilt.(III.") with two other proprietors. He was also said to have an interest in various land-holding companies.

A tire occurred at lio-s mi Thursday about 7 p.m.. the residence "I Mi's Whittle on Park Terrace ltciug badly gutted. When the alarm Wits given the Fire Brigade were promptly in attendance, lint the flames had a great hold and the building was ruined before flic (lames were got under control, 'lho house and furniture were insured lor L‘i’oo in the Fnion Assurance Coy., hut the loss is a great (had heavier.

A feature of New Year’s Day (luesday next) will be the annual Caledonian Sports and Cycling races on Cass Square. Under the management of the Westland Caledonian Society and Athletic and Cycling Club a vorv line programme has been arranged, and an extra large attendance is looked for, with the Kxhihition as an added attraction. The competition in the various events promises to be well stistainid throughout the afternoon. In tlu> evening a. grand Scottish ( on-

cert will take place in the Princess Theatre, when a special programme of Scottish music and songs will ho presented.

An Kltluun tradesman recently sent an order to Fitgland, selecting bis goods Imm a Hritisb merchant's catalogue. The invoice lias reached J'.lthani. and, to the importer's surprise and disgust, the greater portion of the goods are described in the invoice as "made in Germany." This inlormiiti.ui has to In- given ill order that the New Zealand Customs requirements may In' fulfilled. There is a stiff duty on German-made goods, and. besides, I Ids, there is a heavy impost because of Germany's depreciated currency: so the goods will cost the importo m arly double what lie expected to pay hm them, lie says that if British ex-

porters are going to palm oil Ceruuo goods in this fashion Ik" will have to deal with America.

The Mayor of Wailii (Mr W. M. Wnlluutt has received the lollowiug letter, containing ‘is lid in silver, from a little girl, a pupil of the Mount Cook School. Wellington "Mr 'Mayor, please I want to tell you my mummy was reading about a lady whose name is Mrs Higgins, and mummy did cry when she was reading. Mummy told me ltd- father was in the hospital, and there was no Father Christmas lor her. It is verv sad. My daddy gave me is fid all for myself to go to the D.1.C.. but 1 won’t go this year, anil von can give my ‘>s «•! to the poorlady, Mr- Higgins. So Father Christmas will go to her home. Kiss her for mummy and me, ami a merry Cluistmas In her.”

It will lie to your advantage In pay an early visit this week at Schroder and Go’s where you can get the best value, in millinery, frocks, stoles, gloves, corsets and clothing. Special shipment of Kaiapoi frocks. now opening out this week for ( hrislmas at Schroder and Co.—Advt. A fine assortment of ladies’ new frocks, millinery, junipers and underclothing just received. Also a fine lot of men’s really good raincoats at very reasonable prices. Call and see them. tY. McKay and Son. Hokitika. —Advt. Electric Lamps: All sizes from eightto three thousand candle power i watt and metallic filament. All voltage? Get our low quotes. R. P. A!. Mantling and Co., 5 Bedford Row, C nistcliurch.—Advt. Hokitika grocers report big business at the "NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help counters; (shilling a time). —Advt.

The Grey mouth races are taking place to-day. There will bo trots On Monday, gallops on Tuesday, trots on Wednesday and gallops on Thursday. Uu Flidny. tin" Westland Trotting Club's meeting takes (dace on the 1 U-kitika r;v ecoitrse.

Captain Buckley i- budly engaged in putting together, the aeroplane, which should be ready to-morrow for t trial spin, if the weather is favourable. The location of the aeroplane is at Batchelor’s paddock, North Revell Street, and the beach will be used for starting and landing purposes. At the recent examinations for Law Professional, and Bachelor id Laws, Mr ,7. P. Mat'd, soli of Mr and Mrs B. Card, of Arahura. was .successful tn passing in subjects nt Criminal Law. Contracts, Torts. Property 1. and Practice and Procedure. 'The young Most Coaster is tn be heartily congratulated upon his initial success, and it will no doubt be welcome news to bis many West Coast friends. Mr M'ard was formerly on the stall ol the Hokitika Court, and is at present Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, Invercargill.

V verv fine selection in clothing and costumes for all. at lowest price, can be found at Schroder and Co's, who also can (it you out in men’s and liov's suits, tics and shuts, belts and knickers. Tents and hammocks also make use!til Oiristmas gifts at Schroder and Co’s. The Lost value shop in town. —Advt.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants