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Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1927, Page 2

Tho weekly Methodist Church service will he held at Knuieri fat Mrs Wylie’s) at 7 o’clock to-night.

Supreme Court sittings at Hokitika for next year have been fixed for 10.,10 a.m. on 29tli February, 13th June, and 12th September.

Saturday was easily one of the finest days of the early summer and was thoroughly enjoyed. On the bowling green there was a good muster, and a pleasant game resulted. Afternoon tea was kindly supplied by Mesdames O. King and J. .1. Breeze.

Kokatnhi Tennis Club opened tlieiv season on Saturday afternoon when there was a record attendance present, including a good number ol visitors from Hokitika Clubs. "I lie visitors wore entertained at alternonn tea, a gicat spread being provided.

Because Arthur Edward Cowper rode his motor-cycle after his license had been cancelled by the Court lie was convicted and fined Cl 3 at the -Magistrate’s Court, before Mr E. 1). Mosley, S.M., at Christchurch on Friday. “We will have to make it sufficiently expensive for him to know that he has got to obey the order of the Court,” said the Magistrate.

Questioned in regard to Summer Time, says the “ Lyttelton Times,” n number of employers and managers of large establishments in Christchurch were approached and asked what had been the effect of Summer '1 ime as far as their businesses were concerned. In every ease the reply was that it had not made the slightest difference to them, except to make things better for their employees and themselves after the day’s work was finished. It was stated that within twenty-four hours of the change in the time taking place practically everyone in the community had settled down to the new order. Since then the public bad been following the clock and now that Slimmer Time bad been in operation for three weeks hardly anyone gave a thought to what the time would be under the old system.

The “ Three Queens” a low-priced Ladies’ Art Silk Hose of distinction, in the newest shades, bnnan woodland rose, French nude, coral, champagne, etc., price 4s 3d at McKays.—Advt. Sticky furniture polish collects dust Use liquid “ Tan-01 ” and obtain bard, dry, surface that cannot smear All grocers.—Advt.

Marcella Satin Bed Quilts, single and double-bed sizes, prices 19s lid to 55s for super quality and size at McKay’s. —Advt.

Addisons have just opened to-day a nice assortment of coloured linen and Fuji hats.—Advt.

The amount of goods traffic sent from the West Coast through the Otira tunnel for the week ended Saturday totalled 8918 tons.

A concert and dance will held in the One Mile Hall, on Wednesday night, Nov. 80th., in aid of Humphrey's School prize fund. Admission Is.— Advt.

Members of the Lodge Pacific are requested to attend the installation at the Westland Kilninning Lodge this evening. Members of the Pacific - Lodge meet at the Pacific room at 7. Id o’clock.—Advt.

Mr J. Shivns wishes to liotily residents of Kokatahi and Koiterangi that from Ist of December he will visit Hokitika on Mondays and Thursdays ol each week and any orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. — Advt

Dr Thacker and his chauffeur figured in a case at the Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, before Mr It. D. Mosley. S.M. on Friday, when Gerald Mood (chauffeur) "'as convicted and discharged for obstructing a tram ear, and Dr H. T. J. Thacker was convicted and fined 20s and costs for abetting the offence.

The box plan for Miss James' dramatic and elocutionary entertainment next Thursday week opened on Satin - day, and there was quite a pleasing demand for seats. The promise of a bumper house is likely to be amply fulfilled. A very line programme will he submitted, and patrons "ill enjoy an entertainment of rare excellence. Rehearsals are now well advanced, and give the best of promise of successful results. Country patrons to avoid disappointment should hook their seats betimes as the rush at the finish "ill he as great as at a Demonstration night.

Take no risks with a cough or cold. Get “ Xaz.ol ” the scientific, common sense remedy. Gives instant relief Penetrating and soothing. GO doses for Is Gd.—Advt.

Just opened direct from the best manufacturers a large assortment ol hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster, Tapestry and reversible, also new designs in sofa squares and carpet runners. Host value obtainable rugs from 8s od. 12s fid to -12 fid.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Why take dope for a cold in the head? Inhale “Xazol” and get instant relief. Penetrates all the air passages and soothes the tissues. Is fid buys 60 dos f - -Advt.

Now is the time that every housewife contemplates making improvements to her home, whether it is carpets, linoleums, rugs, runners or curtains that are required the best value for your money is nt Schroder and Co. who have the latest designs and coiour.ngs in furnishing goods.—Advt.

Have you seen Paterson's selection of dainty aprons and house-frocks. A not a pleasure in store a warns you.—Advt.