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Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1924, Page 2

Mrs Nightingale inserts notices cl (hanks in this issue. A hall in aid of the- Westland Hospital is to he held in the Kanieri Pub. lie Hall on Boxing night .Messrs W. .lelfries direct attention to their auction sale to-morrow afternoon of the furnil lire a ail eil'ccls of .Mi I'.. 11. Wotliey. The Bailway Department advertise in this issue particulars of train arrangements for Hokitika Bures on Friday and Saturday. 20th. and 1?71h. Deecm- ! IT. A uuito'- cycle race meeting will be held on the Hokitika racecourse on Saturday. .lanuary Kith. Nominations dose on January .Ith. The death occurred on Saturday at the Grey River Hospital of Air James Hogan, at the age of 80 years. Deceased, who was formerly in tin* employ of the Railway Department, had latterly resided at Christchurch. The marriage took place on Wednesday at All Saints’ Church. Hokitika of Miss Daisy Cordell, only daughter iiT Mr A. 11. Cordell, of Dannevirke, to Mr George Arnold Thomas, youngest son of Arcs 11. Thomas, of Araliura. The happy couple left by the evening train en route for Dannevirke where the honey moon will he spent. Visitors to the Hokitika racecourse over the week end were numerous. The stale of the grounds and buildings were commented on very favourably. The. caretaker (Air Fowler) has the galloping track in very line order indeed. Tlier? is a bright green sward of closely cropped grass, revealing much care and attention to the grounds over a long period. Several minor improvements have been effected, and generally the course and appointments leave little to lie desired. The coming meeting should he very .successful. Radios, as usual, will lie the guests to the Club, there being no charge for admission to ladies tittending the meeting.

The members of Westland bodge No 80, U.A.0.D.. are hereby notified that the usual fortnightly meeting of the bodge will take place in tlie Lodge room ou Tuesday. December 23rd.. at 7.30 p.m., instead of Thursday 25th. Visiting brethren cordially invited. By order of the A.l).—Advt.

The Mercantilo Gazette redords:J. Mandl and Co., Ltd., Kegd., as a private company Dec. loth, 1021. Ollice: Hokitika. Capital: Cl 8,000, into shares of Cl each. Subscribers: Hokitika—o. L. .Mandl 1000. llachael .Mandl (>OOO. Wellington—Julia Coltm,an -1000. Auckland—Annie Pickett •1000. Objects: To acquire and take over as a going concern the business of brewers, maltsters, and hotel proprietors heretofore carried on at Hokitika and elsewhere by J. Mandl and Co., to carry on and develop the said business and general incidental.

The howling green has been scythed during the week to remove a heavy growth of moss and on Saturday it played very fast and fiery, having players thinking. Afternoon tea was kindly served hv .Mrs If lank. The play in the champion singles is now being commenced and players are requested to get as many games oil' as quickly 'as 'possible. On 'Xmas day there will be a progressive pairs conv petition and players intending to take part must be on the ground at 9.30 a.nt. sham, the draw at once to take made and players commencing at O. lo sharp. There will be two games before dinner, an adjournment taking place from noon to 2 p.m. and three games will be played in the afternoon, concluding about 5.30 p.m. Less rub, more shine with “Tnn-oi” —the liquid polish for furniture, floors, and leather goods. Also in paste form. —Advt.

Give a man something to wear—a nice tie. shirt, or a pair of fancy sox. Get it from McKay’s.—Advt. Mirror-like polish quickly and easily achieved with liquid “ Tan-ol.” Fine for flqors, furniture and leather goods. Also in paste form, —Advt

Boy’s Xmas suits from 27 s fid to IDs (id all sizes at W. 11. Stopforlh's Revell St.—Advt.

The Canterbury Education Board is inviting tenders for the purchase for removal of the .school residence at Goldsborough, 'i’eiiders close on January 12th.

Air 11. Al. Coulson. Dental Surgeon, wishes to notify that in accordance with the usual custom his rooms will lie closed from December ‘.Mill.. 192-1; reopening January oth., i!)2l.—Advt. Inquiries made on Friday at Christchurch regarding the local price of butter showed that no drop ill anticipated ill tbe near future unless the price in l.nndnn drops. The present wholesale price of Is (id a lb is in sympathy with London values. At present the export price is Is 71il f.o.b. Owing to the Christmas demand the London market is at present firm, but it is anticipated that there will be a decline in values later on.

Scots waliae wahee waboo, but tbe Concert party coming from Dunedin and Christchurch to sing at the Sluttish Concert, on New Year’s night, don’t need waboo. or any other kind of lino, to belt) them sing or dance, they are a tip top crowd, comprising soloists duettists. trios, quartettes, monologueists, dancers, pipers and Inst, but not least a first class comedian, nothing low or shady about him, but just what a comedian .should lie hitman witty, clever, catchy. ‘‘What a’ the steer Kinueer?”

A reminder is given ol the Children s Concert and Christmas Tree with Santa Claus in attendance, in St. Andrew’s Hull, this Monday evening at 7.11. Programme at 8 o'clock sharp Advt.

S a cral bundled people assembled at the Canterbury Automobile Association's clubhouse on Friday evening to witness the conclusion of (lie seven days' 11 in I of the Overland ear. A lew minutes before tbe ear was due the crowd became so dense that the trams bad to slow down to pass through. At half-past seven there was a cry from the far end of the crowd: “ Here she is," and every bead was turned towards tbe car which bail just finished a gruelling test in all kinds of weather. As soon as it stopped, those present closed ill and the occupants bail practically no chance of getting out. Three loud cheers were given as the ear pulled up. The ear was stopped for a minute while photographs were taken, and was then run round to lh<‘ back of the clubhouse, where Air .1. S. Ilawkes switched nil' the engine. The total time the ear was on the load was 108 hours 1 minute, of which 1 hours IS minutes were spent in checking controls. The total mileage covered was 11.107. the average speed being 20.09 miles ail hour. The petrol consumed was 110 gallons i 2-1 pints, and the average mileage to the gallon was lit).111. Three gallons or oil were consumed and seven gallons were, -still in the crankcase at the end of the trial. The average mileage to the gallon of nil was 1181 8-17.

.‘lO Rail's aII solid leather South Aflican field hoots, alt sizes, black 2-ts (Id. tan 21s fid., at HallensteiiTa, Bevel! St.-Advt. Special reductions on carpets tit Schroder’s. Kidderminster 9 x 7.fiin f(; IDs; Axminsler squares 9 x 9 CIO 10s, !l x 10.liiii CIS 10s, 10.0 x 12 £2l : Wilton squares 10.0 x 9 £22 10s; vestibule carpet, Amiuster i .0 x II 01s; Milton vestibule carpel 10.0 x 1.0 £'B 10s; Persian vestibule runner 10.0 x 1.0 £9 10:;; Wilton ball carpet 7.0 x 1.0 £0 17s 0d: carpet, runners 2s Od. 7s (id, 0s Oil upwards. Endless variety in hearth rugs, from 11s Oil. also sofa squares in velvet pile, Axminster and Persian squares, at every price at Schroder and Co., tbo leading carpet and lino. linn. Do not miss calling in at. Schroder’s shop early.—Advt. Where to hoy your Xmas gifts—at AlcKay's— Choose now, avoid the crush Inter. ' We will lay it 1-v for you.Advt.

All'll : Mm should have no (liHieilll.v in selecting your 'Ninas hat. 1 have tho correct shajies and shades in Stetsons. Bursaliiios, llntlersbys, etc. fnsiioiJion invited. AY. 11. Sto|>lorth s. Revell St.—Advt. Gift suggestions for Indies. AA e have a full range ol limey handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, fancy soaps, face cream anil powders and also powder pulls. Addisons. —Advt. Ladies II bar white Canvas Shoes, Cabin heels, Ills (id at 1 lallcnstein s. Rove! St.—Advt. Arriving end next week a large to’ - .signment of choice 'apricots from Central Otago. Our instructions are to -*‘ll at lowest ruling price. Book aiders early. Paterson, Aliekel and Co., Ltd. —Advt. Power and Machinery Users: Nothing like Graphite for reducing friction ami saving weir and tear. 'I ry our special Gruphil -• Grease. R. P. M.. Manning and Co., 1 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. 8 Pairs all-wool Colonial Blankets,-double-bed size at 117 s (Id. —llallensteiu s (Revell St.).—Advt.