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Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1927, Page 2

The Telephone Exchange will inaugurate the continuous service : to-niglit. By a special Gazette issued on Thursday night Parliament, is prorogued until March 15th. next. Mr Seddon M.P., accompanied by Mrs Seddon and daughter, returns to Greymouth this afternoon from the sessional work. The eclipse of the moon early yesterday morning was very, clearly visible. The constable on duty reports a very fine view was obtainable from 3 a.m. onwards till daylight came.

Tenders tor Petersen Road work at Intor-Wanganui. close at the County Office at noon on Monday. Tenders may he telegraphed up to that hour if necessary. Handicaps for the Hokitika races are due on Monday, and acceptances a week later. AVith the string of horses new to the Coast entered, there is the promise of an excellent race meeting on Boxing Day and the day following. In response to a general request Miss dames has agreed to renew her classes in elocution in the New Year at a date to lie announced, and harmonising with next year's AVestland Competitions.

Members of the girl pupils of secondary classes Hokitika District School, in charge of teachers, went into camp at Lake Kanicri last evening for a week’s holiday. The scholars should have a very jolly time at such an ideal holiday resort.

Messrs Newmans, Toohe.vs and Hnrcouits, the local motor proprietors, have very generously donated return trips t<> flic Glacier for the first three prizes at (lie combined euchre tournament next Tuesday, in aid of the Hospital Appeal Fund.

St. Paul’s Dramatic Club, which visited Runtapu last Tuesday, was at Ross last night. The three playlets being rendered had excellent receptons oiu both occasions. Other country centres are still to he visited, and on Tuesday week the Club will repeat the performances at the Princess Theatre in aid of the AVestland Hospital Appeal Fund.

Alessrs AV. Jeffries and Co., instructed by the District Public Trustee in the estate of S. and J. R. Wallace will sell on 28th January sections at AYataroa containing 1145 acres freehold and 100 acres miscellaneous lease known as Wallace's grazing farm, and acknowledged to be a very fine property.

The Princess Theatre is sure to be packed out next Thursday evening when the concert to be given by the Convent pupils will take place. The pupils bear the reputation of being very proficient in musical talents, so patrons are assured of a very fine entertainment. There will be a variety of items to suit both young and old, so the performance is sure to go with a merry swing from start to finish.

Tuesday night next., Dec. 13th. in the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock, a monster combined euchre tournament, organised by St. Alary’s and the Soldiers’ Clubs will be held in aid of the Hospital Appeal Fund. The following valuable prizes will he for competition:—lst,, 2nd. and 3rd. return trip to the Glacier: 4th. large round fancy cushion; sth. fancy supper cloth; Gtli. gent’s toilet outfit; 7th. and Bth. ’Xmas plum pudding. Tickets now on sale. Supper provided. Admission 2s. Play commences at 8 o’clock sharp.— Advt.

Kapoc beds best quality kapoc and ticking, single bed 335. Od to 37s 6d, double Led 57s Gd to 69s Gd at Ak‘Kay’s; Hokitika.—Advf,. For a cold in the head you want something that will penetrate and soothe. There’s nothing like “Nnzol. Instant relief. GO doses for Is Gd Advt.

Big line new pFllowshams. table centres, runners, tablecloths in white and coloured linens, excellent for Xmas presents. McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt. * Sore throat, huskiness, instantly dis pelled by “ Nnzol.” Goes to the roo of the trouble. Acts like a charm. Is Gd buys GO doses, ready for use— Adr*.

Addisons have opened to-day a selection of dainty frocks. —Advt. If you’re still undecided “ what-to-give ” come to Paterson’s, where an unparalleled variety of useful, sensible gifts for young and old is displayed for your selection. —Advt. "When buying “Fugi Silks” it is imperativ j that you select a quality that will give good wear. ’Just opened, genuine ~P.K. Fugi Silk in natural shade, usually sold at 3s 9d, our price 2s Hid. Schroder and Co.—Advt. New linoleums 3ft, 6ft, and 12ft wide, ! s{ew lino squares, a big rapge. McKay’s, JJokitika.— Advt,

Members of the Municpinl Band are I reminded of a practice to-morrow morning at 11 a.m. The entries for the fat stock sale at A rah ura on Monday appear in this issue. The Elsie is to sail for Okarito and Bruce Bay on Monday next and for Bruce Bay and Okuru on Monday, 19th. just. Wednesday 14th December is the date we close down for Xmas suits to measure. Call to-day and be measured. W- H. Stopforth.—.\dvt. A meeting of the Kokatnhi-Ivoite-rangi; Farmers’ Union is convened for Tuesday evening next. December 13tli, at 7.30 o’clock in the Public Hall, lvokatalii. Just arrived at Stephens’ Bros, a large assortment of the newest in Cre|»e (le ( bine Morocane, Bavon Silk and Voile Frocks. See our windows to-night.—Stephens Bros. Paddy Boss, the Sports Depot, ltevcll Street, - has opened up a variety of the latest music, including for paino. vocal, and violin solos, duets and • trios in book form. A piano on the premises will enable a trial. A special supply of musical for teachers’ use.—Advt.

The vicar intends taking a Hospital service in All Saints’ Church to-mor-row at 7 p.m.; special hymns etc., and he earnestly appeals to all his people to respond to the Hospital Appeal in a worthy way. The service will not be a long one and parishioners will have ample time to attend the concert later. A retiring collection will be taken at all services.

The annual meeting of the Kumara Medical Association was held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday, presided over ov Mr James Murphy, who expressed his disappointment at the small number of townspeople present. The Hon. Secretary, Mr W. Evenden, read the balance sheet, which disclosed a small credit balance, and was adpoted. Mr 1). McLean moved a vote of thanks to the townspeople who bad contributed to the .Medical Fund, and expressed the hope that the very small minority who had withheld their support would next year join the majority in the very worthy object of sustaining a resident doctor. On the motion of Mr Nolan, the retiring members of the Committee were re-elected for the ensuing year, Mr .1. A. I’eever. on behalf of the Committee, voiced an appreciation of Dr Dorothy Booth's services to the town. Many expressions of appreciation anent the careful and sympathetic treatment received had been received by the Committee, and the speaker felt that it was title to Dr Booth to place such expressions on record. Mr Beever also shared the Chairman's disappointment that so few of the townspeople were sufficiently interested to come and hear how the Medical Fund had been administered. Especially drd he deplore the fat t that the town was not officially represented at the meeting. In face of such lack of support, the Committee were to he commended on consenting to carry out their duties, which were by no means light, for another year. Alter a few matters of routine were discussed, the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair.

Carpet runners 4s Od, os Cd, Gs lid a yard; Axminster runners 12s Od, lGs Gd, 17s Gd a yard; hearth rugs 13s Gd, 18s Gd, 255; sofa rugs ]9s lid. 27s Gd, 425; Axminster carpet squares Oft. by 10ft Gin. £8 19s Gd to £ls 15s Gd. McKay’s, Hokitika—Advt.