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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1924, Page 2

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for October and November must lie-paid before -I p.nt. on .Monday to secure discount.

5 dozen hoys’ and youths’ canoe shirts at -Is lid each. W. H. Stopforth, Rcvell St.—Advt.

It is hoped to have the launch at I.ake ICanieri in commission to-morro" afternoon.

Roll tij)! Roll up I To the dance ill the Soldier’s Hall to-night. Music by Jionetti’s Jazz Rand. Admission, ladies Is, gent’s Is Gd.—Advt.

At the Magistrate's Court this morning before Mr Meldrum S.M. George Henry Tainui was charged with having possession of a .1)03 rifle for over seven days without it being registered, ami was fined os. On a charge of unlawfully assaulting -Mary George by striking her on the breast, with his douched list, defendant was convicted and fined -IDs, a week being allowed to pay the lines.

An inspection parade of the Hokitika Fire Brigade wits held last night by Inspector T. T. Hugo. There was a muster of 21 men under Superintendent Brnddon. The steam engine was taken to the stand on the wharf and was found to work very satisfactorily. Afterwards a disabled hose practice was held. Inspector Hugo expressed his satisfaction at the work of the Brigade.

In reply to a message of welcome sent on behalf of the Bov Brouts of New- Zealand, Brigadier-General A. AA*. Andrew, Honorary Chief Commissioner for New Zealand, received on Thursday the following wireless message from the new Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, who is expected to arrive in AVellingtoii by the Rualiine to-day: •‘.Many thanks to you and all the Scouts for your kind welcome. .Am looking forward with pleasure to meeting them.”

Buy the toys at McKay's. Big selection. lowest prices.—Advt.

The Union Company announce that in order to relieve the pressure on the iicioiiiHindation of the ferry steamers leaving Lyttelton for AVellingtoii during Christmas Week they have decided to institute daylight trips. The s.s. Wahine will sail from Lyttelton on the arrival of the 7Jo a.m. train on December 23 and 21, and the s.s. Maori will sail from Wellington at S.lo a.lit. on these dates. This is an opportunity for passengers to avail themselves of a daylight trip, which is more in the nature of an excursion, flic AAnhjito will leave Lyttelton about 8.30 a.m.. and she is expected to arrive at AVellington at about 4 P- 1 ".

A dislocated collar-bone, abrasions, and bruises were received by a young motor-cyclist. .Mr T. J. Muir, as the result of a collision with a motor-car in Dominion road. Auckland. He was rilling towards the city when a livesenter motor-ear. proceeding in the opposite direction at a fair speed, crashed into his machine before mounting the footpath. -Mr .Aluir was thrown heavily, and rendered semi-conscious, while the front wheel of the motorcycle was hadlv smashed. AVithout inquiring into tho welfare of the injured man. the motorist, it is stated, drove at\av, his car apparently escaping damage.' -Mr -Aluir stated that the ear’s sudden swerve caught him completely unawares, as there was no street intersection in its path.

A splendid function took place in the Town Hall, Rimu, last evening in the form of a farewell social to -Mrs Lamaeroft and family. Mr F. AAells spoke in glowing term.s of Mrs Lamacroft’s long stay in Rimu and of her business career whilst she was licensee of the C’nmmerci.tl Hotel, Rimu. 1 hen he asked Mrs Lamaeroft to accept a well filled purse on behalf of the residents of Woodstock and Rimu. Mr J. Cooper thanked all oil behalf of Airs Lamaeroft and .Airs (Jonper. Before the singing of “’I hey -Are Jolly Good bellows.^""two little girls. Misses 1. and D. Boyd presented the two ladies with a bouquet each. Songs were rondel oil illroiigb the evening by Mrs F. Stoop. Misses M. Mason, J. and F. Knowles. Mr Munson and Mr 11. Caldwell all getting well encored. Music was supplied by Mrs S. Knowles and family. Airs A\\ Knowles, Mrs Starkey. Miss M. Rooney, and Mr Malison. The singing of “Aulil Lung Sync,” brought a very cnjoyablo evening to it close.

Dozens of satisfied customers have purchased their Ninas suits at AA . H. Ktopforth’s. Yours is here. Prices Cos to I.3ss.—Advt.

Ride an Arrow Cycle and he a winner a liberal price allowed on your old machine in exchange for a. new one.—l Brown, builder. —Advt.

Preston's ’Xmas Cakes are tow being made anil your order will he appreciated. As usual, the quality is good and the price reasonable. Order vour iced take early. Gibson’s Quay pliiue 79; Hevell St. phino 1)8.-Advt. Gift suggestions for men. 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 for men or hoys. Addisons—Advt.

Arrow Cycles again to the fore! At the cycle sports held on Cass Square on Saturday last December Gtli., 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 did. respectively. Tii t’.io d mile, they again secured Ist. and 3rd places respectively which speaks well for those speedy machines. Hide an Arrow cycle and be amongst the winners. —I. Ilrown, builder.—Advt. Try Sharland's Fluid Magnesia and you’ll always buy Sharland’s. Fresher and more economical than imported Magnesia.—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 C'o., Ltd. —Advt. Useful presents that will he apprecciated. Hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs, toys, fancy novelties, bags, neckwear, dainty lingerie, etc., etc. Xew stocks of t::c very latest novelties just to lmml. Make your purchases now while you have a full range to select from. Our nrices are lower. MeOruer s, Hokitika and Greynuiutli.—Advt. This season’s strawberries and raspberries will be arriving about December, in bulk (bill) wooden buckets). The prices are strawberries, per lb 1 Od; Raspberries Is jier lb with a charge of os for the buckets to be refunded oil returning same. To avoid disappoin.ment, intending buyers should place their orders now with .studley and Hobson, Fruiterers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Sharland’s is superior to imported Fluid Magnesia. More freshly prepared. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality.—Advt.

Suggestions for Christmas gifts at Schroder’s: •Table-linen, frocks, hats, scarfs, wraps, Spanish shawls, h.k.f’s. Feter-pnn collars, travelling hampers and trunks, luncheon baskets, bathing dresses, rubber capes, rubber bathing caps, silk hose, gloves, men’s ties, sox, shirts braces. All would be suitable gifts at Schroder’s, who have the largest selection. —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 gift season. Addisons. —Advt. Babies, growing children and invalids who suffer from stomach troubles will find relief in Shnrland’s Fluid Magnesia. Larger Lottie—lower price. Ad?t.