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Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1927, Page 2

The trustees of Hokitika Savings Hank meet on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m. Head our list of Xmas suggestions and make out. your list. See Addisons'.—Advt. Mr John Hcvoldt, R.ss, issues a warning against any persons lighting tires on his property or destroying fences. The gold medal presented to the Dux of the Hokitika School yesterday was presented by Mr G. Sutherland of llevoll St. Master Desmond Cagney was the successful recipient, The ketch Elsie will he laid up temporarily owing to engine repairs. It is hoped to have the liuat in commission before the holidays if the necessary parts arrive in time, The Railway Department advertises in this issue special trains and alterations to ordinary train services on 2-1 tli December, and also the train service on Christinas Day.

On the howling green last evening in a game for the Feathers, the holders, Messrs .1. King, Ward, Breeze and Howard 17, were defeated by the challengers, Messrs Hoffmann, C. J. King. Bruce and Stevenson

Give him something he can wear. He’ll appreciate it. Shirts, pyjamas, ties, socks, braces, 1 1 a udkerehiofs, spoits belts make acceptable Xmas gifts. We have a full range of these goods and Addisons prices (as usual) are right.—Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Mostlaud Progress League takes place on Monday at 7.(10 o’clock. Included in the business will lie the arrangements for the visit to Blenheim next month by way of the Tollhouse route shortly to he opened, to fulfil the promise to the Marl borough Progress League regarding reciprocal visits between the two bodies.

it is understood that although the Bailway Department will run a passenger train from Christchurch to G roymoiitli on Christmas Day (Sunday) there will lie no connecting service with Hokitika. An appeal for a through service has resulted in a negative answer being received. As a result motors will he running from Arthur’s Pass for the convenience of Hokitika and Westland passengers generally. Passengers are now booking for the outward motor trip. As only a few extra miles running are involved it is regrettable the through service to Hokitika cannot lie provided as the following day the Coast racing circuit opens at Hokitika and many patrons would travel. The Department is, however, running a picnic train from Grcymouth to Lake Maliinapun on Christmas Day, so the local staff will require to be on duty.

In a “Gazette” issued on Thursday there are published regulations under the Education Act, 1914, amending those at present in force relating to attendance, registers and returns, public schools (salaries, grading, staffing, etc); incidental expenses of secondary schools; manual and technical instruction; school and class libraries; payment of subsidies on voluntary contributions; payment to members of the General Council of Education and district advisory committees; examination and classification of teachers; training colleges; leave of absence; free places in secondary schools, district high schools, technical high schools and technical schools and classes, and length of school year; also relating to payment of grants in aid of free kindergarten certificates, and to free school hooks and stationery in certain cases. The regulations come into force on February Ist. next. Big line new pfllowshams. table centres, runners, tablecloths in white and coloured linens, excellent for Xmas presents. McKay’s, Hokitika. —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. Bathing costumes for men, ladies, boys and girls, newest patterns in cotton and woollen material ; also new rubber bathing caps and shoes, McKay’s, Hckitiks.—Advt,

Entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue. A competent bootmaker and repairer is required for the Hokitika Mental Hospital. Acceptances for the Hokitika races opening on Boxing Day close with the Secretary at the County Office at 9 o’clock oil Monday night. It has l>cen decided to hold the annual Hokitika District Schools Excursion to Victoria Park on February Bth. Turner’s wish to draw your attention to their replace advertisement. Therein you will find plenty to stock your Christinas larder. Balloons on 'Xmas ii,ve for the kiddies.

The daily train service to and from Christchurch for the period ol the Christinas and New Year holidays commences on Monday and continues till January 7th. Messrs W. McKay and Son, notify their business premises will bo closed on .Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week for the purpose of stocktaking. Two cups to be competed for at the Midsummer Meeting of the Heefton Jockey Club are now on view at Ross’ Sports’ Shop, Revell St. The trophies are sure to excite good competition in the respective events.

There will be considerable movement with timber by rail during the next few days, and a quantity of white pine is to be railed north for export to Australia from Greymouth. before Christmas. Two oversea steamers are due to load next week. A large quantity of pine timber stacked here for some time past will be shipped.

Local and country patrons will always remember the good times they have had at dances held in the Knniori Public Hall on Boxing Night. Well, they will lie pleased to knew that a Grand Tennis Ball will be held there this coining Boxing Night. The usual elaborate preparations are being made so tb(‘ comfort of patrons is assured.

The box plan, through the kindness of Aliss .Mclntosh, is now open for the St. Paul’s dramatic performance on Tuesday next. Many who were present last time will doubtless wish to see the playlets again and others who were disappointed at not securing a seat will book early this time. Then too it is the young people’s generous desire to materially assist the hospital hinds and anticipate the hearty support of their townspeople. New scenery designed and painted by members ol the Club under the direction ol Mr Brooks will be used.

A slight commotion was caused in Stafford St. North. Timaru, on Wednesday afternoon, by a heavy five-seal-er motor-car. which had been left on the slope of t.lie bill near the corner of Selton Street, suddenly running backwards of its own accord. The car travelled fairly straight for about half a chain. Then it slewed across the road in front of the traffic, and, jumping t.he channel on the eastern side, crashed into a plnteglass window of a vacant shop, shattering the glass and doing damage to the tiled parapet. The ear itself suffered damage. It was the property of Mr N. AT Orbeil. of Totnra Valiev.’

Among the school teachers retiring from office after a record of long service of teaching, reports a northern paper, is Mr G. K. Sinclair, headmaster of Hamilton West School, who lias been a teacher for >l7 years. His first position was in Dublin, and later ho was at Ross, Hokitika, Kumara. and Hastings. lie received his appointment to Hamilton West five years ago. For a long period lie lias been associated with the work of the New Zealand Educational Institute. Many will recall Mr Sinclair’s residence in this district in the years gone by. During bis stay here he married a daughter of the late Mr R. Hirter, of Ross. It is understood Mr and Airs Sinclair will make their future home in Auckland.

Addisons' lor holiday and sports wear. Wo can show you the host at lowest prices—blazers, tends and sports trousers in latest shades, shirts in i'lisri. luvisca, tohralco, and coloured prints with two collars. Call today and inspect.—Advt. Ladies appreciate reliable gloves and hosiery. We stock only the best makes, art silk hose, guaranteed, in all the wanted shades at 2s lid, .'ls ltd, os lid, (is fid to 8s lid, also the fashionable slipper lieel. Silk gloves smartly embroidered in all the new shades. —Schroder and Co.-—Advt.

Paddy Ross, the Sports Repot, Revell Street, has opened tip a variety of the latest music, including for paino, vocal, and violin solos, duets and trios in hook form. A piano on the premises will enable a trial. A special supply of musical for teachers’ use.—Advt.

Carpet runners -Is 6d, os Od. Os lid n yard; Axmiii.ster runners 12s f)d, 10s Od, 17s Gd a yard; hearth rugs 13s Od, 18s Od, 255; sofa rugs IPs lid, 27s Od, 425; Axminster carpet squares 9ft. by 10ft Gin, £8 IPs Od to £ls 15s Od. McKay’s, Hokitika.—-Advt.