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Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1924, Page 2

Drivers of motor cars arc notified in this issue by direction of the Uoroiigh Council, of the routes to he observed by them on race days.

Race Nights, next Friday and Saturday, Social Dance. Soldiers’ llall, conducted by R.S.A.; Good music; ellicient M.C. in charge. Admission—l.adies Is Oil: Gents 25.--Advt.

The Returned Soldiers' Association will hold social dances this week on Friday and Saturday nights, being rs<c nights. Special arrangements are being made. Further particulars will lm found in this issue.

The Wellington “I’osC says: It is reported that Mr Yimeut I!. Howard, a furniture miuiufact.uior, who some months ago mysteriously disappeared, pi. is coinmiLiiicated with the I’uMie Trustee, into whose hands his affairs had been placed. It was thought that Mr Howard had met with an accident while bathing at l.yell.

The Law Ollices in Hokitika will (lose from Dec. 21th. to .lan. 12lh. lor the Xmas vacation, both days iuclu-ive. —Advt.

The forthcoming meeting of the Westland Riming Club gives every promise of being ns popular as ever. Owners are patronising the meeting very liberally, and the public arc Mire to torn up in tone. r l lie Club is continuing its policy o! admitting ladies free. Reduced railway ext iirsion fares will lie charged, and a very convenient tiiuc-tnb'c has been provided for the meeting on Friday and Saturday next.

A Ritlianga youth, who climbed to the top of the (‘oiillhard and llall Memorial, which marks the spot on (he Riinangii road where Kggels waited in hiding for his victims, knocked the ball siivmilimtiiig the column to the ground, causing damage to the extent »f £l2. The police withdrew a charge in the Magistrate’s Court on his parents undertaking to make good the damage. Two sportsmen a well-known medical Ilian and a friend spent a recent week-end down I lie Itnller alter deer. No deer were sighted, however, but on tlm homeward track a drove of pigs gave splendid sports three of them biting the dust as the result of an enthusiastic bombardment. The sportsmen in due course and with great pride presented their friends with succulent roasts of pork, but rumour bath it that when their host mustered his nigs to the sty he was three short in his tally.

An accident resulting in a married inun. Leonard Aluvle. aged 27 years, receiving injuries to a knee, occurred at the Auckland railway yards. Alnyle was engaged in shunting operations, and a carriage which had moved collided with another. He was looking iiudei'iicntli the carriages to ascertain whether any damage had been caused when some other shunter, not knowing he was there, caused n third van t.> set the other two in motion. Moyle's knee was crushed between a wheel and a rail.

'l’lie two Borough reserves, Cass Square and Maeandrew Square arc looking very well of late. The former ground has just had the grass mown, and the footways generally cleaned up. presenting a very sightly appearance. In Maeandrew Square the grounds and flower beds are in attractive order. The climbing roses present a very bright spectacle at present. The appearance brought about in the public grounds of late years is not only very satisfactory but also very creditable to all concerned.

Suspicion has been entertained for some time by the Australian Customs that large quantities of ooiulii are landed along the Queensland coast, and even further south on the Coast of .New »south Wales. Their suspicions have changed to certainty, following recent happenings. According to their discoveries tliev are satisfied that consignments of opium are being dropped at various paints from vessels. and transported ashore by a daring gang of smugglers in a fleet of high-speed motor launches. The opinion is expressed that until the Commonwealth Government builds a fleet of sneedy revenue cutters it will be impossible to suppress the truffle.

The following are the results of the Hokitika Cycling Club’s races on Cass Square on Saturday aftcrenoon, run under capital weather conditions, but only a small attendance:—One Mile— First heat: K. Best (scr.) 1. T. Kelly (flOyds) M. Hutchison (oOvd.s) ,'L Time “11011 27sccs. Second heat: I’. Griffin (2) 1. A. U. Woods (80) •_>. T-. Hutchison (30) 3. Time “min ““sees. Final: P. Griffin 1. A. 11. Woods 2. T. Kelly 3. Time “min. 18sec. Two miles --P.' Griffin (10yds) 1. T. Kelly (10!)) “, A. 11. Woods (170) .8. Time Amin. LI d-d sees. F.. Best (scr.), W. Blackmon (10). A. G. Turtill (scr.). L. Hutchison (dl)), M. Hutchison (00), C. Williams (200). M. Kelly (200). .7. Shaw (200), F. Boakes (200) were the other starters. Juvenile Cycle Race— W. Elackmun (jun.) 1. .T. Blackball) 2, G. Delhridge 3.

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. 1.ti1., Greymouth, sole distributors. — Advt. Less rub, more shine with “Tnn-ol” —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 floors, furniture and leather goods. Also in paste form. —Advt Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order, £llo in Greymouth. Ford Touring car, good second hand, £9O. —Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greymouth. —Advt.

Hoy’s Xmas suits front 27s Cd io 60s Gil all sizes tit \V. 11. Stopfurtli’s Revell St.—Advt.

.Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell in the mart to-morrow at noon five tvennet's pigs and sixteen sacks of potatoes.

Newman's Motors Ltd. will run a special car on Xmas Day at 9 a.in. for Wailm, returning the following day in time for the races, if suflicient inducement offers.

As showing the interest that is already being shown in the West Coast Howling Tournament at Hokitika in February, an entry has come to hand from the St Albans Club of a rink and two pairs.

Mr H. M. Coulsim. Dental Surgeon, wishes to notify that in accordance with the usual custom his rooms will lie closed from December 21th., 192-1; reopening January sth., 1925.—Advt.

The improved weather conditions today have had a decided effect in the business of the town, the streets to-day having a much busier appearance, there being many country visitors in making their Xmas purchases.

On Wednesday, Thursday, Fi'idi 1 and Saturday of this week. Newman’s Motors Ltd., cars will leave Hokitika for Arthur’s Hass connecting with the express both ways.

“It has been made known through the newspapers that under the new Motor Vehicles Act provision is made for very much greater penalties than are tit present the rule, and the penalties under the by-laws will no doubt he increased in accordance with the general laws of the country.” said the Magistrate at Ashburton on Friday. “The people would lie advised to take notice of this fact. 1 expect that after January 1, the penalties will he increased.”

At the Swimming linths on ’Xmas afternoon, commencing at 2.3(1 o’clock, a grand s. im.iiiiiig carnival will be held, the principal event being the jockeys championship. Haees for young and old. a capital programme being provided. Admission: Adults Is; children (id.—-Advt.

At the Melbourne Motordome on Saturday, December titli, a special match took place between C. Disney on a 2; A.J.S. and Ilipwell on a 2:| T.T. Douglas, resulting in an easy win for Disney. who covered the last lap at the rate of 79 miles per hour. At the snn* meeting, Stewart, on a 2.,’ A.J.S., won tlie 350 c.c. handicap. Wassial, mi a 2,’ A.J.S., won the owner-riders’ handicap with Minner on the same make of machine, filling second place. In the open sidecar handicap. Stewart, on a 7 h.p. A.J.S., secured second place.

The following letter from the Director of Education, relative to inoperative High School Boards at Akaroa, Hokitika and Greymouth, was before the Canterbury Education Hom'd on Friday:—“The Department has for some time had under consideration the general question of these High School Hoards and it is clear that their position will bate to lie reviewed. There does not appear to he any .sufficient reason for the continued existence of Hoards which were established for a definite imrpoM*, but which arc not ro(piircd. or likely to be required, in the near future, to function in the manlier contemplated. This matter was before the Council of Education :d its meeting this year, and will he Inrthoi considered at the next meeting in June. 1925. The four Hoards concerned have been advised so that they will have ample time for consideration of their position. The Council also desires to have tlie views of your Board, and I have accordingly to ask the Hunt'd to submit, these in good to enable lull enquiry to be made before tin* Council meets again. Tin* questions to be considered include the advisability of abolishing these Hoards, and transferring their endowments and funds to other educational iusf it tit ions. For example, should lint the revenue from the Gicyuiouth High School lie transferred to tln* Technical High School." A I'ommittee. consistin'' of Messrs Itignell. Hughes, and Andrews, was set un to go into the matter and report to the next meeting of the Hoard. 30 Fairs all solid leather South African field hoots, all sizes, black 21s (id. tan 25s Oil., at Hallenstein's. ltcveil St.— Advt.

Sperial reductions oil carpets at Schroder's. Kidderminster 9 x 7.Gin ,L‘l! Ills; Axminster squares 9 x 9 £lO 10s, 9 x 10.liiii CIS 10s, 10.(5 x 12 £2l ; Wilton squares 10.0 x 9 £22 10s; vestibule carpet, Aminster 7.0 x 3 95s ; \\ iltou vestibule carpet 10.0 x *1.15 CS 10s; Persian vestibule runner 10.0 x -1.0 £9 10s; W'iltini ball carpet 7.0 x L 0 Ci 17s (id; carpet runners 2s Oil, 7s Gd, Os (id upwards. Endless variety in hoartb rugs, from 15s Oil, also sofa squares in velvet pile, Axminster and Persian squares, at every price at Schroder and Co., the leading carpet and lino. firm. Do not miss calling in at Schroder's shop early.—Advt.

AYhere to buy your Xmas gifts— at AlcKay's—Choose now. avoid the crush later. AYe will lay it by for you.Advt. Alcn! A'i>ll should have no difficulty in selecting your 'Xmas f have the correct sha]>es and shades in (Stetsons. Horsaliiios. lialtersbys, etc. Inspection invited. AY. 11. Stoptorth’s. Bevel! St.—Ailvt. Gift suggestions for Indies. AA’e have a full range of fancy handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, fancy soaps, face cream and powders and also powder puffs. Addisons.—Advt.

Ladies 3 bar white Canvas Shoes, Ctlhiii heels. Bis (id at llallenstein’s.— Bevel St.—Advt. Arriving end next week a large eo”. signment i.f elioieo apricots from O ,1tral Otago. Our instruetions are te at lowest ruling price. Book 01 dors early. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. —Advt. ?dotorl..ts! Quickly and permanently repair lfadiator leaks with “ Badorene” British made. Two sizes .‘is Oil and 10s (id post free. B. P. M. Manning and Co., d Bedford Bow, Christchurch. — Advt. 8 Pairs all-wool Colonial Blankets, double-bed size at .‘i7s Gd.—l lallenstein’s (Hovel! St.). —Advt. Shorter working hours for mother! “ Tnn-ol ” liquid polish brightens floors and furniture in record time.—Advt. Smiling floors reflect smiling faces when “ Tan-ol ” liquid polish is used. Cuts cost—lightens labour.—Advt.