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Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1924, Page 2

The All ISlaeks are meeting East .Midlands at Northampton to-day. In a game for the Crosses, cm the Itowling green last evening, Messrs Stevenson (*J) stalled olf a challenge by .Messrs liruee and bishop by II to (i. b.S.A. Saturday night dance, at the Soldiers’ Hull, tiiis evening at 8. to o'clock. (tood floor. .Music liv Mr lionetti. Admission Is (id and Is.— Adit. The Rev. b. Hutson, who is taking charge of the Presbyterian Church at Hokitika during the absence of Rev. |*. It. Eraser on holiday to the Old World, arrived at Hokitika on Thursday evening, and lias taken up his duties. Mr Hutson will londuet the services at St. Andrews Church to-morrow morning and evening. The through trn.in servile between (Ireviooiitli and Cbrbtebnreb Mil! run daily except Sundays limn Tuesday llilb December to Saturday 11 It 1 1 . January. There will be a connection with Hokitika line each day and with tbe beefton line each day except Christinas Day. 25tli. December. On Wednesday. Itli. Detember, and Satunlav. .‘!rd. January, relief mail trains will run between (:reymnutli and Christchurch. Tlie public will be well advised to avail themselves of the Monday. Wednesday and Friday services to avoid the congestion inseparable from large numbers travelling by tbe regular trains.

Schroder and Co are now showing a splendid line of chubby iimnbrellas at all prices. A special line of children's umbrellas, knitted frocks, lints and foxy rubber capes. These are suitable lines for Christmas gifts.—Advt.

Aii Auckland gentleman is searching lor the author of the following letter received recently from Wellington:— “ .Tost, :t line to congratulate you, :is a citizen of Auekland on your city’s having made that wonderful invention, the collapsible wharf. I am told that while the collapsible hoat, the collapsible scaffold, and the collapsible bottle, have presented no difficulties to the inventive mind the problem of inventing the perfect lollapsihle wharf has baffled the finest engineering brains in the world for years, and now the honour falls (like the wharf) to your city. Just think of the advantages. Now, when a ship hits unloaded and loaded her carno, she will not have to go through the tedious and undignified process of letting no the hawsers, unhitching the stringers, unbuttoning the main braces and all that paraphernalia of ohl.'r Certainly not, she will not have to leave the wharf; the wharf will simply leave her.”

Furniture meets every gift requirement of the family and friends. Here are a few of our prices and suggestions, l’alm stands 15s, 17s (id, to 20s; occasional tallies 27s (Id to 32s (id; smokers cabinets and medicine chests 52s fid to fills. Easy chairs Sss to 105 s; seagrass chairs 27s (id to .'lbs (id ; Axminster runners 1-Is fill to 1 (is (id per yard; bungalow runs (.'3 15s to C 5 10s; car]>ets L'7 to Cl 210 s: duchcssc chests; C 3 15s to CIO; dining room suites CIO 10s to C2O; wooden bedsteads -15 s complete. Hememlier we pay freight, llarley and Co, Complete House Furnishers Cfreyinouth.—Advt.

Do you know that you can now buy fi foot floorcloth at os (id a yard. McKay's hava brought down the price to that figure. You can cover a .12 hv !) foot room for 33s or a 12 hv 12 tool room for -tbs. McKay’s have reduced the prices of (i foot floorcloths, Ss fid to 5s fid ; (i foot linoleums 3rd quality 9s 9d to 7s lid: 2nd quality 11s fid to 9s 3d. They have also reduced the prices of 9 ioot and 12 loot floorcloths and linoleums hv from 3s to -Is a yard. Being direct dealers with the linoleum makers, McKay and Son are enabled to huv at heilrock prices and thus save the middleman’s profits usually passed on to the people.—Advt.

Arriving end next week a large consignment of choice apricots from Central Otago. Our instructions are to soil at lowest ruling price. Book orders early. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. —Advt.

Useful presents that will he appreciated. Hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs, toys, fancy novelties, hags, neckwear, dainty lingerie, etc., etc. New stocks of the very latest novelties just to hand. Make your purchases now while you have a full range to select from. Our prices are lower. McGmer’s, Hokitika find Greymouth.—Advt.

The entries for tlie fal stock "sale at Arahtira on .Monday appear in this issue. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at Arahura on Wednesday, Dee. 17th. at 1 p.m. Like Johnny Walker, the Central Factory is still going strong and we hear between Is Oil and Is 8d per lb. is to be paid out for butter-fat on the li.ith. The friends of the Rev. J. F. Jack will regret to learn of the death of his mother, which took place at Palmerston {south on Friday atternoon. Final Monster Euchre at St. Alary's Club on .Monday Btli. Dee. Ten valuable prizes for competition. Supper and dance. Admission Is.-.-Advt. Yesterday word was received from Loudon that one of the staff of the local Convent had secured in music (piano) a diploma of Fellowship of the Trinity College of Music, London. McLean’s Pictures present on Tuesda y evening a Rupert Hughes picture “Ginimio” starring Rupert and Adelaide Hughes. Helen Chadwick. (Riston Class, 11. 13. Wathall, Eleanor Boardiiian ami Kate Lester.

A correspondent writes:—Either the people of Hoiktikn are getting hard ot hearing or else the local telephone system wants ovrhauling. It would appear from complaints, a little attention in the direction indicated would he wry much appreciated.

At the Town Hall on Thursday December 11th at 7..‘10 p.m. the Salvation Army young people’s anniversary and distribution of prizes is to take place. There will also lie a special musical programme by Creymoiith otlieers. The Westland Trotting Club nominations for the summer meeting close on Friday next with the secretary, Mr M. Houston. A very liberal programme has been endowed for the gathering.

Complaints have reached us concerning the condition of the Hokitika approach to the bridge near Frosty Creek Sawmill. It appears large boles very dangerous to traflie have been ill existence for some considerable time now and sadlv need repair.

Mr Adam lilair who was recently unseated on a legal technicality for the -Maori Creek Riding on the Grey County Concnil was the only Nominee for the vacancy. He was therefore elected to the position yesterday, no ballot being required. The All blacks may not lose a match hut you arc sure to be a winner it you buy your groceries at the Star Stores. —Advt. A special general meeting of members of Westland Aeelimatisation Society will be held at the County Chambers at 7.:;:i o’clock on Monday evening next to consider matters relating to the deoosil of sawdust ill the rivers, and other general business, including the overhaul of the hull of the launch. As the matters an important a good attendance of members is desired. St. Mary's Club, Wednesday 10th. December at 8 p.m.. .Miss Foster will hold a dance in aid of the Sweet Stall for St. .Mary’s bazaar. Novelty dames, (lootl music.—Advt.

There appears t:> he .some negligence displayed, so a correspondent stales, in Ihe carting id small pieces id wood I mill Per r.v’s sawmill at Kokatahi. It is not an unusual sight to see the road strewn with lindicr which is a source of considerable danger to the travelling public. We have landing for tin* Xmas season. new potatoes, muscatels, crystalized ( berries, almonds, figs. Four Crown suluiims and fruits of all descriptions including our famous sliced peaches.—At the Star Stores. Retell St. Advt.

A party of about seventy teachers from tbe East Coast will spend a week's holiday at Hokitika anil district in tlie new year. Arrangements for tlie accoinmoilation ot the visitors are now being made by the Rev. Perkins. The party will visit the notable beaut v spots round about Hokitika doling their stay here.

Mr (’. A t Kiii-'MI. t'"* well.knew n Call terbury swimmer, who is here on business connected with Ins firm. has kindly consented to stay in Hokitika for the week-end. and will he pleased to give any information to local swimmer? at the Baths to-morrow morning from <(_;$() t ,, I) ;I .m. School-children uisiiing to excel ill this very necessary art will lie especially welcomed by Mr Atkinson. who devotes a lot of time gratis to tbe various schools in the ( anterliiirx district. The general public will be welcome .also ns guests uf the local Swimming Club. Messrs Korlegast Bros, of Gibson Quay, tin.* well-known aerated waters manufacturers, have secured a special line in .summer drinks. “Jusfiute” (it’s just fruit that’s all) is a wholesome health giving fruit, in a liquid form, a product that is not merely a luxury. It is supplied in three true fruit flavours, orange, lemon and lime. --Advt.

This season’s strawberries and raspberries will he arriving about December, in hulk (Mill wooden buckets). The prices are straw berries, per lb l()d; Raspberries Is |>er lb with a

charge of 5s for the buckets to he refunded on returning same. To avoid disappointment, intending buyers should place their orders now with ■Studley and Hobson, Fruiterers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Nothing like being in a position to liny direct from the source of supply. McKay’s have just landed from the factory a line* of Men’s Kelt Hats. Newest shapes. The usual price is 12s fid hut McKay’s direct Inlying enables them to sell at ?s fid.—Advt.

Liquid “Tan-ol,” the quick polisher for floors, furniture and leather goods. ( lean and easy to apply.—Advt. Kire! Fire! You are doubly protected when von instal “ Underwriter’s” Fire Kxtinguishcrs. Always ready for action. Will promptly sub due most dangerous outbreaks. Ask for booklet. 11. R. M. Manning and Co. Ltd., 5 Bedford How Christchurch —A dvt. Try “Ton-ol” the liquid polish, (lives fine surface to floors and furniture—smartens leather goods. Easy and economical.—Advt.