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Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1924, Page 2

.Mr T. B. Gillooly has been elected a member of Westland Racing Club. The Kokatahi Gun Club are holding a clay pigeon match on Xmas Day commencing at 1.30 p.m. Messrs Mark Sprat and Co., have interesting notifications in this issue, in reference to Gibbs’ Motor Service; to Xmas hampers and prices for lamb. Applications are 'invited for the position of llorough Inspector of Nuisances etc. at a salary of £l3 per month, closing on !)th. January.

The Town Clerk notifies that the water supply must lr* used as sparingly as possible, and that the use ol garden hose and water for other than domestic purposes is strictly prohibited until further notice.

The Ricearton trainers who contemplate starting the West Coast circuit hy racing their horses at the Westland Racing Club’s meeting on Roxiog Day. will leave at the beginning of next week on their way to Hokitika.

The Alakara County Council met on Monday. The whole council was present. ‘lt wan decided, in reference tn the legality of the auditor-general’s tagging of conneillor.s’ expenses, that the council would not take any action.

Tin* Hokitika racecourse will lie paced at tin* disposal of the Motor C'yolo Club on Saturday. .latmary lfttli., when n sports meeting will lie Judd. The motorcycle racing will take* place on tin* clay trotting track.

The management of the Westland ■Baring Chili lias every reason to be gratified with the string of acceptances received for the race meeting to open on Hokitika raeoiour.se next Friday. There is a splendid list of acceptances on the nominations received, which is a compliment to the haudicapper. The meeting should prove very successful.

Applications are now being lodged for deer shooting licenses in various blocks in the South Westland district. The license fee, it is expected will he to, with the right to take four stag’s heads. About sixteen licenses in all will he available over the area in question, and applications for the majority of these have now been lodged. 'I he district is under the control of the Westland Acclimatisation Boceity.

.‘lO Pairs all solid leather South African held hoots, all sizes, black 24s fid. tan 25s fid., at Tlallenstein’s, Itevell St.-Advt.

Scoutmaster Parham has received intimation from Captain Stedman. Area Officer, Greyinouth, to the effect that Hoy Scouts who attend the annual camp at Koiterangi to he held from the 12th. to the 22nd. January, will he exempted from the military parade of the loth. January. This leave will not prejudice their attendance record. It is hoped that members of the Ist. Troop, who are in the Senior Cadets will avail themselves of this privilege and attend the Scout Camp which promises to be both interesting and beneficial.

At a sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Greyinouth yesterday morning, a youth named George Andrews, was charged before Mr F. H. Kilgonr, .1. 11.,I 1 ., with forging a wages slip at Dunollie, purporting to lie drawn hy S. Smeaton, for the sum of £3 Is fid, and causing Frank Bruce to not upon it as genuine. He was further charged with stealing tin* sum of £3 Is fid, the property of *S. Smeaton. Detective Sergeant Young who appeared for the police askeu ‘.or a remand until Monday, stating that accused had lieen arrested only that morning, and witnesses would have to he called from Dunollie. Tile remand was granted. When Andrews asked for hail. Detective Young did not oppose it, hut stated that the offence was serious, and moreover, mean. Bail was granted, self £SO. and one surety of £.“O. or two sureties of £25 each.

Suggestions for Christmas gifts at Schroder’s: Table-linen, frocks, hats, scarfs, wraps, Spanish shawls, h.k.f s. Peter-pati 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. A very acceptable Xmas present for ;l ’lady— a lovely art silk jumper—-75 new ones just opened to-dav. Prices 10s fid to 30s at McKay’s.—Advt. Boiler Owners: You can save in cost of steam hv using “Stopskale.” Kntirelv removes scale and prevents more forming. Harmless and noil-poisonous. Booklet free. B. P. M. Manning and, Co. Ltd., 5 Bedford Bow Christchurch. —Advt. Tho ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greyinouth, sole distributors. —Advt.

The fortnightly service will lie Held in the Methodist Church, Ross, this evening at 7.30 o’clock.

Why pay more, when you can obtain A.I. quality table silver at big saving prices from Harley’s, Complete House Furnishers, Greymouth. Mr 11. AL Coulsoii, Dental Surgeon, wishes to notify that in accordance with the usual custom his rooms will he dosed from December 21th., 192-1; reopening January (3th., 192.3.—Advt. The following is the Country team to play Hokitika on Saturday and Sunday —W. Fleming. C. Fleming, ]\ Twomey, A. Head, T. Rooney, J. O’Connor, J. Griffiths, K. Stoop, Jf. Wells, H. Craig, J. Starkey, T. lloyd, J. Tlowat, L. Inwood, J. Cooper. A feature of the pro-Christmas double sale held at Addington on Wednesday was the very large entry of fat lambs. Over 3C90 head were yarded, and most of the lambs were of nice quality. In spite of the large entry the sale was a very keen one. Butchers competed actively for their Christmas supplies, and when their requirements were satisfied the demand was maintained by the competition from export buyers. Butchers paid up to 13R1 a lb. and in some cases more, whilst for the best lambs the exporters paid 13R1. Messrs Kortegast Bros, of Gibson Quay, the well-known aerated waters manufacturers, have secured a special lino in summer drinks. “Jnsfrutc” (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.

At a meeting last evening of the Grey Hospital Board, speaking to a matter arising out of the minutes, in reference to the permission given the Matron to purchase twenty suits for the men at the Old People's Home. Mr Brishlno said he had noticed a remark passed by Mr J. O’Brien, 31.1’., at Hokitika, flint the Board was purchasing tailor-made suits for the men at the Old People’s Home, and a leading article referring to the same thing appeared in the “ Argus.” “It is an erroneous idea,” he declared, " and could he misconstrued hy the public. The board really gave authority to the Matron to purchase twenty suits, which were purchased at wholesale prices. I think the statement should he refuted.” Mr E. Ashton: Acs, the people will get it into their heads, that we are getting extravagant. Mr Brails, ford: The suits were cheap at £2 10s each. Mr Williams: We can wait until our actions are questioned before wo need to refute any statements. Mr Ashton: I agree with Mr Brislane. The public willingly criticise us, or anything we do. The Chairman: Everybody knows the true position. We don’t want to trouble about it. Air Brislane: But the public don’t. Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order, £lls in Greymouth. Ford Touring car, good second hand. £9O. —Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Groymouth.—A dvt. Special reductions on carpets at Schroder’s. Kidderminster 9 x 7.Gin £(> 10s; A.xminster squares 9x9 £lO 10s, 9 x 10. Gin £lB 10s, lo.fi xl2 £2l; Wilton squares 10.fi x 9 £22 10s; vestibule carpet, A minster 7.G x 3 955; M ilton vestibule carpet 10.fi x •1.(5 £8 10s; Persian vestibule runner 10.(5 x 4.G £9 Ills; Wilton hall carpet 7.G x *l.O £7 17s (id; carpet runners 2s (id, 7s (id, 9s fid upwards. Endless variety in hearth rugs, from 15s (id, also sofa squares in velvet pile, A.xminster and Persian squares, at every price at Schroder and Co., the leading carpet and lino. firm. Do not miss calling in ill. Schroder’s shop early.—Advt.

Buy the toys at McKay's! Big selection, lowest prices.—Advt. AY hero !c> buy your Xmas gifts—at MeKav’s—Choose now, avoid the crush later. * We will lay it by for you.--Advt.

Alen! A’oii should have no difficulty in selecting your ’Ninas hat. 1 have the correct shapes and shades in Stetsons. Borsalinos, Rnttersbys, etc. Inspection invited. \Y. 11. Sto|dorth’s, llcvcll Sl.—-Advt.

Gift suggestions for ladies. Wo bare a full range of fancy handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, fancy soaps, face cream and powders and also powder puffs. Addisons. —Advt.

Ladies .‘5 bar white Canvas Shoes, Cubin heels, 13s fid at llnllenstcin’s.— Bevel St.-Advt.

Preston's ’Xmas Cakes are tow being made and your order will be appreciated. As usual, the quality is good and the price reasonable. Order vour iced cake early. Gibson’s Quay phine 70; Bevell St. pliiue 08.—Advt. •’Tan-01” the perfect furniture and floor polish, is sold in liquid or paste form. Kasy 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., Ltd. —Advt.

Fire! Fire! You are doubly protected when you instal “ Underwriter’s” Fire Extinguishers. Always ready for action. Will promptly subdue most dangerous outbreaks. Ask for booklet. B. P. M. Manning and Co. Ltd., 5 Bedford Bow Christchurch —Advt.

8 Pairs all-wool Colonial Blankets, double-bed size at 37s fid.—Hallenstein’s (Bevell St.).- —Advt.