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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1924, Page 2

Acceptances for the Hokitika races close at 0 o’clock on Thursday night with the Secretary.

Give a man something to wear—a nice tie. shirt, or a pair of fancy sox. Get it from AleKsiy’s.—Advt.

The Railway Department announce that it has been decided to make a reduction in the Holiday Excursion tares as from 17Ui. December.

On Monday night at “.HO o’clock the winding up meeting of the late West Coast Exhibition will be held. It is just a year ago to-day since the exhibition itself was opened.

This afternoon at 3 o’clock at the J’rincess Theatre the rights to publican’s booths at the races, trots and sports take place, also the right for tiie trotting cards.

It is notified in this i.ssue that ten per cent "ill be added to all County rates remaining unpaid after January 1-1 tli-, and the amounts then outstanding may be sued for without further notice. This is a final intimation to all ratepayers whose rates are in arrears.

8 Rail's all-wool Colonial Blankets, double-bed size at 37s Gd.—l lallenstein’s (Hevell ,St.).—Advt.

Don’t forget to reserve Wednesday 17 next for the .Monster Sale of Work to lie held in St. -Mary’s Club Rooms. A big variety of useful articles, produce of every description, iisli pond for the kiddies, tea rooms, and ice creams thiilv. Admission free. —Advt.

The Timaru ‘‘Rost” learns authoritatively that, after a search extending over a quarter of a century, an old Timai'U resident and his brother have been located and appear to have been established as heirs to a fortune of one and a half million pounds, bequeathed them b.v their late aunt, who was the widow of an American millionaire.

An important notice to electors in the Southern Riding of the Westland County appears in this issue. All persons whose rates are in arrears ten days before polling day (January 21st) for the extraordinary vacancy in the Westland County Council, will not be eligible to vote though their name appears on the printed roll, nor limy they be nominated or sign any nomination form. This provision is in accordance with the latest amendment to the Counties Act,

Christmas is only 12 days 'from today. All our employees and creditors expect to be paid before Christinas. To enable the Westland Hospital Hoard to pay up we would be glad to have those good people who are indebted for maintenance to help us to meet our liabilities and thus have “A Merry Christmas-” Verb sap.— Advt.

At a local body meeting held ill Auckland, tlie chairman suggested that a week-end visit bo paid to some of the works needing inspection. Seven out of tile ten members present said that they had important aopoinlinciits to attend to and Saturday would not suit them. The excuses came with such persistency that the chairman at last said. “(11l you need not camouflage it any longer. Saturday is the second day for the Pennant matches on iho Auckland bowling green, and you are just a lot of humbugs with, your important engagements.” That the chairman was right, was shown hv the hearty laughter which followed his remarks and the knowing winks which were exchanged by the seven howlers present.

A very acceptable Xmas present for a lady—a lovely art silk jumper—75 new ones just opened to-day. Prices 10s Od to dOs at McKay’s.—Advt.

The 15)2-1 Follies, a Greyiiiouth combination, visited Hokitika last evening and appeared at the Westland Opera Mouse when they were greeted with a good audience, and presented a capital programme. From start to finish there was not a dull moment, the programme comprising choruses, solos, monologues and duets. The party comprise about a dozen capable artists who have a capital wardrobe, and their appearance on the stage set a good impression that was increased as the evening advanced. Especially in their choruses the Company were very successful, those being splendedl.v given. The soloists were: F. Eraser, T. Clarke, 1). O’Mitllahan, V. Parkinson. C'. Ilopgoid. F. Doogaii, !■’. Moore and T. O’Hallahan. Instrumental items and dances were generously interspersed and throughout the audience marked their appreciation in very flattering terms, there beiud numerous recalls, which were equally successful. The company were supplied by a capable orchestra, Miss M. (Iriflin being the accompanist to the soloists. 'Where to buy your Xmas gifts—at McKay’s—Choose now, avoid the crush later. Wo will lay it by for you.--Ailvt. Mon ! You should have no difficulty in selecting your ’Xmas hat. I have the correct shapes and shades in Stetsons, Bursa linos. Unttersbys. etc. Inspection invited. W. H. Stopforth’s. Revell St.—Advt.

(lift 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.

Cadies :! bar while Canvas Shoes. Cuhin heels, Ids (Id at 1 lallenstein’s.— Revel St—Advt. “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. Thrffty folk ask definitely for Slinrlatid’s Fluid Magnesia. Freshest, strongest and purest. Larger bottle—lower price.—Advt. .‘lO Pairs all solid leather South African field boots, all sizes, black 21s (Id. tan 25s Od., at Ilallenstein’s, Revell St.—Advt. I. Ilrown has 10 years’ experience in Arrow Cycle construction. Winners of the principal races of Xew Zealand both road and track. Consult him before purchasing elsewhere.—Advt.