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Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1924, Page 2

Particulars appeared yesterday of a store cattle sale at Preston Read yards. Clreyinonth, to be held on Saturday next at 1 p.m. hy Messrs Ralget.v and Co., Ltd. Mr T. K. .Sidev, M.P., one of the Dunedin suhurhan inemhers of Parliament, with a party of friends will he motoring to the Coast next week, and visiting the Fran/, Josef Glacier. Mr Sidev expects to reach Hokitika next Monday evening. To-night at I) o'clock acceptances for the first day of the Hokitika races close. The preparations for the race meeting are now completed and the important event promises to pass off very successfully. There will he a long string of horses here, including a very fair North Island contingent. There should he good sport provided for the public patronising the mooting.

On the bowling green on Monday evening in a ■ ■5:11110 for tlie* Crosses Messrs Parkinson and Stevenson defeated Messrs Pilkinglon and Bishop hv 25 to S. Last- evening in a game for IJhe Ferns, the holders, Messrs Conning and Bain "ore defeated by Messrs Ad ams and Bruce hy 12 to 10.

30 Pairs all solid leather South African field boots, all sizes, black 24s Gel. tan 25s Gil., at Hallenstein’fi, lie veil St.—Advt. The sale and re-sale of a city hotel property, .practically within one week, is not often recorded, but it has taken place in connection with the Dominion Hotel, in Gloucester street. Christchurch. says the “Press”. A few days arr o the sale of the Dominion Hotel to Mr 11. E. Card, of Wellington, was announced, the price being £21,500. In the last day or two, Messrs 11. O. Coburn and Co., who effected the sale, were successful in re-selling the property to Mr David Young for £25.000. Suggestions for Christmas gifts at Schroder’s: Table-linen, frocks, hats, scarfs, wraps, Spanish shawls, h.k.f s, l’eter-pan 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 lie suitable gifts at Schroder’s, who have the largest selection.—Advt. \ yerv acceptable Xmas present for a ladv—a lovely art silk jumper—7o new ones just opened to-day. Prices 10s Gd to 30s at McKay’s.—Advt.

At a meeting of the Hokitika haw Society .held oil Monday last it was decided that Law. Offices would close for the Xmas vacation from the 24th. Dec. to the 12th. Jan. 1021, both exclusive.

Fourteen players have entered for the singles championship of the Bowling Chili. Knell player is to meet the others, and games must be played whenever possible. The dispute re firemen’s pay at the State Mine at Bewaimi was settled at a conference to-day, but tbe terms arc not announced. Work will be resumed to-morrow.

The sum of C4J was raised at tbe annual sale of gifts at the State School yesterday in aid of the prize fund. There was a large attendance of the public, including parents, who had the opportunity of inspecting the work of the pupils in several of the class rooms.

Mrs 11. Haines notifies that she has opened a fruit, confectionery and greengrocery business, in those centrally situated premises adjoining Cornwall House. Tbe shop- will be found replete with u specially selected stock, which is being offered at very moderate prices. Tiie Banks will be closed for Christmas and New Year holidays on Thursday (Xmas Day), and Friday (Boxing Day), statutory holidays, on Saturday Dee. 27th. (special holiday) ; on Thursday, Jan Ist. (New Year’s Day), statutory holiday, and Friday. Jan. 2nd. (special holiday). That the All Blacks have proved their superiority goes without saying. It also goes without saying that Turner’s have proved their superiority over all others for first class fruit, confectionery and vegetables. The shop where your money goes furtherest. Phone I off.— Advt! On Cass Square on Saturday afternoon a second of the series of popular cycling carnivals will be rim off by the Hokitika Cycling Club. The success of tiie last meeting some three weeks ago decided the committee to have further gatherings. The competition promises to he keen and some enjoyable racing should result. Quite a large number are training on Cass Square each ingThe summer is now sufficiently advanced to warrant Central Otago, orchaidists in declaring that it is going to be n'Veally good season for fruit. Three (onions rains in the spring set prosnects fair, and the weather since then lias been lavouriible. Growers sav that there is sure to be a good crop of plums, that the yield of peaches is likely to be quite extraordinary as to weight, and that everyone sees evidence of it being a good pear year. As to apples, it is noticed that trees which bore heavily last season, and were thinned, are not blaring' well and that those which carried a poor cron last year are now well laden.

Enquiries at the Christchurch Government Tourist Office show that the holiday traffic for this Christmas season surpasses that of any previous season, barge bookings have been made to all parts of New Zealand from Cliiistehurrli, but the most liberal patronage lias been extended to South Island resorts, such as Franz Josef Glacier, Alt. Cook and Milford Sound Track. ’I lie bookings to the latter place constitute a record. All accommodation lias not vet been booked lip. as extra provision lias been made for visitors to cope with the large number offering, the management both at Mt. Cook and the l'mu Josef Glacier Having erected additions to their respective hostels. A general survey of the position shows that New Zealanders are becoming more keen to see their Dominion than lias been Ihe case in nasi years.

At a meeting of the Committee of Management, of the swimming baths yesterday afternoon. Mr l.nwii (hail, secretary) reported that the receipts for the nast year were £lB2. and the expenses (including about .UK) spent on plant) £174. It wiis resolved to hold a swimming tournament on the afferno'iu of Christmas Day. and include several events lor juveniles, also a race lor visiting jockeys. Prizes won at the late season's carnivals will be pres; ole, | the |IIVi llilc:',. It IS Ulldelstool Miss Gwintha Shr.nd is not able to visit Hokitika just ::i present, but it is Imped to secure a visit during the present season. The present season has opencil well, and season tickets are gping off well. It was decided to instal the electric light permanently, and arrange to have night carnivals in January and February. Arrangements for the Christmas Day events were left in the hands of a small committee, and no doubt an entertaining programme of events will lie arranged. The hand is being asked to attend. Special reductions on carnets at Schroder’s. Kidderminster f) x 7.Gin PC, ]()s; Ax in ins ter squares f> x !) PIG Ids. 0 x 10. Gin PIB 10s, 10. G xl2 £2l; Wilton squares 10.0 x 0 .022 10s; vestibule carpet, Aminster 7.0 x .1 01s; Wilton vestibule carpet 10.0 x 4.0 I*B 10s; Persian vestibule runner 10.0 x 1.0 CO Ids; Wilton Dull carpet 7.0 x EG Ci 17s fid: carpet runners 2s Oil, 7s (id. 0s Oil upwards. Kndloss variety in health rugs, from l->s od, also sofa squares in velvet pile, Axminslor and Persian squares, at every price at Schroder and Co., the leading carpet and lino. linn. Do not miss calling in at Schroder’s shop early.—Advt.

Buy the toys at McKay's. Big selection, lowest prices.—Advt. AYliero to buy vmir Xmas gifts—at McKay’s—Choose now. avoid the crush later. AA’e will lay it by for you.Advt. Alcn! You should have no dilliruity in selecting your ’Xmas hat. 1 have the correct shapes and shades in Stetsons, Bursalinos, Bnttersbys. etc. Inspection invited. AY. H. Stopfortli’s, Bevel I St.-Advt. -Gift suggestions for ladies. AA’o have a full range of fancy handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, fancy soaps, face cream and powders and also powder puffs. Addisons.—Advt.

Ladies I) liar white Canvas Shoes, Cuhin heels, 13s Gd at Ilallenstcin’s.—Bevel St.—Advt.

Preston’s ’Xmas Cakes are -u>w l>oinj4 inado nii<l your order will lie* apprcciated. As usual, tlie quality is f»-ood aud the price roasonahlo. Order your ieod cake early. Gibson’s Quay plane 7!); Bevoll St. phine 98.—Advt. “Tan-ol” the perfect furniture and floor polish, is sold in liquid or paste form. Easy and economical.—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., I.td. —Advt. Motorists: Petrol reduced in cost. Postal an ‘‘Air-Friction” Carburettor which increases power one-tliird to onehalf and ensures considerably more mileage. Booklet free. it. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Hedlord itow, Cbristcburch.—Advt. 8 Pairs all-wool Colonial Blankets, double-bed size at 37s Gd. —Hallenstoin's (ltevell St.). —Advt.