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Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1924, Page 2

A meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Society will he held at the Town Hall to-night at 7.30 o'clock. Handicaps for the Westland Racing Club meeting are due to-day; acceptances close on Thursday 18th. inst. at 9 p.m. The rights to the publicans booths and the sweets stall for the Christmas meeting will he sold on Saturday afternoon next at !! o’clock.

“What to give !'””is a question that ceases to concern ’Xmas gift seekers immediately they see our selection of useful presents for the family, your relatives or friends. Addisons.—Advt. A meeting is to he held at Greymouth to-morrow night at 7..'10 o'clock to take preliminary steps with regard to the Coast being united in its representation at the Exhibition to lie held at Dunedin. Several representatives from this end will he present at the meeting. The All Blacks may not lose a match hut you are sure to he a winner if you buy your groceries at the Star Stores. —Advt. A young lad. Thomas M'Grath. met with an accident at Watson and Soil’s Sawmill at Kuinai'a. The lad was breaking slabs when he slipped and fell heavily to the ground, sustaining a fractured arm and dislocated shoulder. He was removed to the Greymoulh Hospital for treatment, where he is progressing satisfactorily. Ladies 3 bar while Canvas Shoes. Ciiliin heels, |3s (id at Ilaleiistein’s. — Bevel St—Advt. Air Thomas Walsh, a miner, aged ■VI. died at the Iteefton Hospital yesterday. Deceased was a nephew of the late John Fennell l.ycll, and worked in the Heel ton mines for some years; lately he had been working at Waiilla mine, lie leaves two sisters, one at Inaiigahin Junction and one in Ireland. Gilt suggestions for ladies. We have a full range of fancy handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, fancy soaps, face cream and powders and also powder puffs. .Addisons.—Advt. A meeting of the Westland branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will he held in the County Chambers. Hokitika, to-night. (Tuesday) 9th. inst., commencing al 7.3(1 p.m. sharp. —Advt. A recent, two-days’ pigeon match to benefit the funds of the Orange Hospital, Now South Wales, attracted shooters from many parts cl' the State. At

the conclusion of the match one of the promoters discovered that the box containing the takings, amounting to nearly £lO. the property of the hospital, was missing, l ater, the box. minus tic contents was Inuud a few yards away. 30 Pairs all solid leather South African held hoots, all sizes, black -Ms (id. tan •-’As (ill., at Hallenstciu’s, Revel I St. Advt. I. Drown has 10 .veals’ experience in Arrow Cycle construction. Winners of the principal races of N'ew Zealand l oth I and track. Consult him before purchasing elsewhere. Advt. An excited supporter of cl'iekct ill tile grandstand reserve of the Melbourne Cricket (irnitnd recently bail to pay £1 for bis enthusiasm. When Hov Killin', the York'hire left-hand bowler, was settling lie field preparatory to bowling bis first over to the Victorian captain, E. R. Mavne. a shout was hoard from the grandstand: “A quid you don’t howl him.” Two halls went by harmlessly, but tbc third broke through Alnyne's defence. and clean howled him. The challenge of the barracker had been hoard by hundreds of people nearby, and they cheered the howler, and called to him to go to the fence and collect. For a moment Killin' appeared disinclined to go, hut his eaptain and vice-captain urged him to do so. and he went. As he neared the feme there was great excitement as the £1 note was handed ever. Killin' took off his cap, and, bowing to bis challenger, returned to bis place in tin* field. Suggestions for Christinas gifts at Schroder's: Tiiblo-linon, frocks, hats, scarfs, wraps, Spanish shawls, h.k.l’s. I’olor-pan collars, travelling hampers and trunks, luncheon baskets, bathing dresses, rubber capes, nihlier bathing caps, silk hose, gloves, men’s lies, sox, shirts braces. All would be suitable gifts at. Schroder's, who have the largest select ion.—Advt. To help you to express you ’Xmas greeting in tangible form, we have excelled ourselves this year in collecting a most comprehensive array of suitable articles for the gill season. Addisons. —Advt.

Direct from Ireland a new lot of table damasks and serviettes at prices greatly reduced. Call and see the era ml values in these lines. White damask .‘is !id, Us Shi, 'ls (id, a yard, unbleached damask ‘2s fill and 3s .‘id a yard ; serviettes mercerised and all linen Is, Is 3d, Is fid, ‘2s, to .‘is fid. Great value and minus the middleman’s profit. McKay and Son, Hokitika.—Advt. Power and Machinery Users: Nothing like Graphite for reducing friction and saving wear and tear. Try our special Graphite Grease. K. P. M„ Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How, Christchurch. —Advt. Do you know that you can now buy (’> foot floorcloth at os fid a yard. McKay’s liavs brought down the price to that figure. You can cover a 12 by 9 foot room for 33s or a P2 by 12 foot room for -1-1 s. McKay’s have reduced the prices of (i foot floorcloths, 8s lid to os fid; (i foot linoleums 3rd quality 9s 9d to 7s lid; 2nd quality 11s fid to 9s .'id. They have also reduced the prices of 9 foot and 12 foot floorcloths and linoleums by from 3s to Is a yard. Being direct dealers with the linoleum makers, McKay and Son are enabled to buy at bedrock 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 sell at lowest ruling price. Book orders early. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. —Advt.

Useful presents that will be appreciated. Hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs, toys, fancy novelties, bags, 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. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

8 Pairs all-wool Colonial Blankets, double-bed .size at 37. s Gd. —Hallenstbin’s (Revell St.)—Advt. A service will lie held at the Presbyterian Church, Woodstock on Thursday 11tli, December at 7.30 p.m. by .Mr T. E. Dihbs. Ride an Arrow Cycle and be a winner a liberal price allowed on your old machine in exchange for a new one.—l Drown, builder.—Advt. Preston’s ’Xmas Cakes are now being made and your order will be appreciated. As usual, the quality is good and the price reasonable. Order your iced cake early. Gibson’s Quay pliine 79: Retell St. phi no 98.—Advt. AVe regret having to record the death of Mr 11. E. Nightingale, proprietor of the Dominion Hotel. Revell Street, for the past three and a half years, which took place at noon to-day at Westland Hospital, after a short illness from double pneumonia, 'flic deceased was about as usual last week, but caught a heavy cold, and on Thursday last it was fouiid necessary to remove him to the Hospital, his condition being grave for the last few days, and lie passed away as stated. Deceased came here from Nelson district. lie leaves a widow and young daughter, who will have the deep sympathy of a very wide circle of friends in their sudden bereavement.

Last night concluded the weekly euchres and dances at St. Mary’s. This season these entertainments were specially extended and the interest was sustained until the last. Close on one hundred players competed last evening and the prize winners were as follows: Ist Ladies, Miss E. Kidd; 2nd, Miss Minto; Ist Gent’s Mr G. Bryant, 2nd, Mr T. Lock. Consolation: Ladies, Mrs I’ascne; Gent’s Mr I.edaiie; lucky table Airs I. Brown, Misses Campbell and .Murphy and Mr Johnson. The committee ihank all patrons who attended during the year, donors ot prizes and ladies who assisted with refreshments. A special wind-up ilaitcc is to ho held in the Club oil Wednesday ltlth, Dee. Gift suggestions tor tneit. Our stocks of ties, sox, fancy and initial handkerchiefs, silk or mercerised shirts with or without collars in all the latest materials; also canoe shirts tor men or hoys. Addisons—Advt. Arrow Cycles again to the fore! At the cycle sports held on Cims Square mi Saturday last December Oth.. the Arrow Cycles were again to the front. In the one mile, Arrow cycles secured Ist and 2nd places. In the 2 mile, they secured Ist. and 2nd. and 3rd. respectively. In the 3 mile, they again secured Ist. and 3rd places respectively which s(oaks well lor those speedy machines. Ride an Arrow cycle and he amongst the winners—l. Drown, builder.—Advt. Special reductions on carpets at Schroder’s. Kidderminster 9 x 7.Gin L'li IDs; Axininstor squares 9 x !) CIO l()s, it x It).Gin CIS Ids, 10. G x 12 C2l ; Wilton squares 1(1.G x 9 L'22 10s; vestibule earpet. Aminster 7.G x 3 ties; A\ ilton vostilnik* c.'irpft 10.(J x -1.0 CS 10s ; Persian vestibule runner 10.(i x LG C 9 Ids; Wilton ball carpet 7.G x LG Ci 17s (id; carpet runners 2s (id, 7s Gd, 9s (id upwards. Endless variety in hearth rugs, from los Gd, also sofa squares in velvet pile, Axmiuster and Persian squares, at every price at Schroder and Co., the leading carpet and lino. linn. Do not miss calling in at. Seluoder's shot) early.—Advt.

AVe have landing lor the Xmas season. new potatoes, muscatels, crystaliz* d cherries, almonds, figs, pour Crown sultanas and fruits of all descriptions including our tamoiis sliced peaches. At the Star Stores, Revell St. Advt. Nothing like being in a position to buy direct from the source of supply. McKay’s have just landed from the factory a line of Men's Felt Hats. Newest shapes. The usual price is 12s Gd hot McKay’s direct buying enables them to sell at 8s Gd. Advt. The housewife sees her smiling fare in I lie lloor alien sic polishes with liquid ” ’fan ol.’’ Quick, easy, economical. —Advt. Steam Boiler Fsers: Mexican Boiler Graphite is guaranteed to remove all scale and prevent its formation. Ask lor booklet. It. P. M• Manning and Co.. Bedford Bow, Christchurch.— Advt. Sharland’s is superior to imported Fluid Magnesia. More freshly prepared. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality.—Advt.