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Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1925, Page 2

Mails which left Hokitika on Dot. 24th. at 7 a.m. and Auckland on Oct. 27th. via Vancouver, arrived in London on Nov. 29th.

To-morrow evening in tlx* new Woodstock Hall a ronccrjj, ainl kail will !>e held in aid'of the’school prize fund. Capital arrangements have Keen made for hoth concert and hall.

To-morrow night at Huatapu the Star Picture'! will presc'iit a very attractive picture programme headed hy the star drama ‘'Alimony." a capita! representation that will "live pleasure to patrons. The sale of work at the Soldiers’ Hall in aid of the .Methodist Church Restoration Fund will lie brought to a close this ovenini;. Doors will open at 7 o’coclc and the balance of the goods remaining will he offered at bargain prices.

A meeting of the "West Coast Highways Council will he held at (treymouth to-morrow evening. The principal business will he in preparation for the advent of the members of the Highways Hoard due on the Coast about the loth .January.

The sale i f work at the Soldiers' Hall ivii. continued last evening very successfully. There was another good attendance. and patrons were entertained bv the orchestral items rendered under the baton of Mr IV. E. Perry. The various stalls were busy and good business was done throughout the afternoon and evening. The sale is being continued -this afternoon and will lie concluded to-night, when the remaining goods will he offered at bargain prices. The tea room was found a nleasant retreat, and was well patronised at all hours, while the Bible Class girls in charge of the ice-cream stall were busily engaged in attending to the wants of their customers. To-night the orchestra will be augmented and render a new programme of music. The deserving object in view ha.s found favor with the public and the patronage has been very gratifying to the management.

Yon will require a smart hat for the Xmas holidays. Why not buy one now ? McKays have iust opened up a new range of Borsnlino hats in latest shades. These hats have come direct from Italy and the prices are right. Call to-dav and select one at McKay's. —Advt. Exceptionally heavy voting in favour of the “ No-Rubbing; Laundry Help” issue anticipated sit this popiing flec-tioiu.-v-AdYt,

Shopping made easy. Make out your list and read our list of Christmas gifts in to-dav’s change of advertisement. Addisons.—Advt.

In the Grey mouth .Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Mr \\ . Mohlrum. S.M.. Samuel Arthur Lee. charged with theft from his employer at Ilhwkwater. was further remanded on the application of Senior-Sergeant P. J. McCarthy who stated that the principal police witness was at present in the Bcetton Hospital. Mr VC J. .Joyce, who appeared for accused, did not oppose the remand. Bail was renewed.

The advisability of installing electricity at Kumara wins debated by the Borough Council at a special meeting on Monday evening. Three alternatives were submitted to the meeting, and after dismission it was decided to leave the decisflon entirely in the hands of the ratepayers, and to tonvene a public meeting at an early date to consider the host scheme for the advancement of the district.

The West Coast Fire Brigades’ Association elected the following officers:President, Mr A. White (Groymouth); vice-presidents. Captain M’Farlnne (Kumara). Captain Curtis (Westport) and Superintendent Smith (Dennist.oii); treasurer. Mr 0. Deere; secretary, Mr J. G. Walton. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the secretary. Mr Walton, and the past president, Mr M’Kondrv, for past services to the association. .Next year the demonstration will he held at Grevmoittfi.

The state of Bobort Louis Stevenson’s tomb on the summit of Vila, in Samoa, is no longer a reproach to those, who are entrusted with its keeping. Sonic months ago a visitor to Samoa, on returning to Auckland complained that, some vandals had defaced the tomb by scratching and writing their names on its sides. Sir George liiehardson, Administrator of Samoa, stated at. Auckland on Monday that a few days after the departure of the visitor who complained of desecration. l\o made one of his visits to the tomb and noticed the marking. He, too, felt strongly indignant at. this childish treatment ot the greai writer's resting place, and at oiks.* had ihe marks removed and the tomb cement washed. Tlu» work had already been completed when copies of New Zealand newspapers containing the visitor’s complaints came to hand.

Easily the best shiling’s worth offering in tiie Dominion—a packet of the famous labour-saving “ No-Rubbing Laundry I felp.”—Advt.

McGrnor’s are having a special display of new summer goods the very latest in costumes, frocks, dress materials. gloves and hosiery. Visit early. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Groymouth. - Advt.

Addisons’ have landed direct- ■ from Home Men’s Meridian wear. Best finality at cheapest prices.—Advt. New carpet squares ill Wilton, Axminster and Velvet, just opened, see these and compare prices. McKay’s, the [.ending Drapers.—Advt.

You won’t lie troubled with colds this summer if you keep “ Nazol ” handy. Is (Id buys 00 doses.—-Advt. The loveliest lot of Hats ever shown in Hokitika and the prices, 25s to 455, are so cheap. See McKay’s Millinery display Saturday.—Advt.