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Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1927, Page 2

’Xmas gilts Parisian Wido-ond Tics ’s Ud to (is (id at W. Ft. Slopfortli’s. —Advt. In a challenge game for the Ferns. Messrs Lukin and C. J. King 13. were defeated by the holders Messrs Haybiillc and Breeze, 227 The Law Offices in Hokitika will lie closed for the Xmas vacation from 1 p.m. on Saturday, 24th. Dec. until Monday, .Tan. 9th. 1928.—Advt, -The Hokitika Borough Council inserts a notice that the use of garden hoses and water is prohibited until further notice, other than for strictly domestic purposes.

In response to representations made, Mr Seddon M.P. has now been advised by the Postmaster-General that the postal telephone facilities at Waitaha Settlement are being improved considerably for the convenience of the settlers.

As “Sidey time” will he observed at the Hokitika races on Monday and Tuesday next, the racing time-table should be very convenient to settlers and others motoring from a distance. The first race is timed to start at 12.30. and the last race at 5.30. There will thus he ample daylight for return journeys over medium distances, and time to attend to necessary farm duties before the daylight fades. In this respect the sporting farmer should find the daylight saving something to his special advantage. Contingents of outside horses are arriving to-day and to-morrow for the local race meeting. A most useful and serviceable gift is a smart Chubby Umbrella. Me have just opened a nice selection in the very latest designs in handles. Prices from 7s lid to 25s.—Schroder and Co. Advt. Kapoc beds best quality kapoc and ticking, single bed 33s Od to 3is 6d, double bed 57s Od to 69s 6d fit Me* Kay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

A Melbourne cablegram announces the <lenth of Mr Jack Saunders, international cricketer, aged 52. ’Xmas gifts, large white silk initial lianderchiefs at 2s lid each.—W. 11. Stopforth’s.—-VI v t. Mrs S. 11. Sodden Woods (Devon) is arriving in AVellington in February to pay a. short visit, to her mother, Mrs 11. J. Seddon. A notice appears in this issue to drivers of motor-cars and other vehicles in respect to the routes to he followed by them to and from the racecourse on race days. Men! The following make Suitable ’Xmas presents— Ladies handkerchiefs, Kay-ei silk hose, bedroom mats, hearth rugs, tapestry squares, etc., at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advti

The Kanieri Tetihis Club Hall on Monday night in the I’ublie Hall, Kanieri, is going to he the special holiday attraction. Good music is provided for and a holiday uttondniU-b is expected. At the close of the silting ol the Magistrate’s Court this; niorhiilg Mr Park, on behalf of the Par, extended to the Magistrate good wishes fob the festive SOaSon, which Air Meldruih acknowledged aitd reciprocated.

Tiie deatli is recorded at Reeltoii dl Mrs Alary Jones, wife of Mr Eißvfinl W. Jones, of the accommodation house, llig River. Deceased, who was wellknown and respected, died at the lleetton Hospital. The funeral will he tomorrow afternoon-.

Master Jollil i-jhiillTey, (if the lilclibonnie Siliool, and the son of Mr aiul Alls Al. Shalfrey. Of lnchbininie. is tiio winner this year of the Wade-Alaher Hetiolarship. The selmhirshi)), which is open only to West Coast pupils, is tenable for font 1 years at St. Rede's College, Christchurch.

“Three hefty overseas vessels were in port on Tuesday (says the “Westport Xews”). The Waikawa, of 5600 toils gross and 415 ft. in ibiigth, the Athol of 1617 tons gross and 400 ft. in length, and the Alartahan of 5113 tons gross and 125 ft. in length, a total of 15,360 tons and 1210 ft. in length.”

’Xmas gifts—Men’s Cream Scarves, Is (id to 8s (id;—lV. 11. Stopforth’s.— Advt. The steamer Kamoua, which left Greymoutii on Tuesday, had the assistance of the tug Westland, hut even then had 'a. rough passage over the bar. It is rejmrted that, owing to the low water, the. Kamonn humped the bottom about five times. She had been held up at Greymoutii since last AA’ednesday. The Kaitangata, which is also awaiting the pleasure of the liar, was not despatched, after the Kalinina's experience.

Two Hokitika musicians took a prominent part in the performance of Handel's “Messiah” by Trinity Church Choir (Wanganui) on Sunday evening last. Aliss Mona Pascoo. soprano, sang the difficult solo “Rejoice Greatly” and also “Come CntoHim” in an artistic manner, whilst Air Antonio Bonelti. violinist from the Duchess Theatre. Wanganui, collaborated with Mr Will Hutchens in a cultured rendering of the “Pastoral Symphony,” with pipe organ accompaniment. Other assisting artists wit;’ Aliss Xgaire Axtburv, contralto. and Air Trevor Thomas. Air Will Hutchens, who recently adjudicated at tiie Greymoutii Competitions, conducted the performance, which was listened to by a very large congregation:

A wide circle of friends throughout Westland will hear with regret of the death at her residence. Upper Kokatnhi. this illuming of Mrs Mary Ann O’Reilly, the well-known resident ot Upper Knkatalii. The deceased was a native of County Perry, Ireland, and Kli veals ol' age. Hlie had been in New Zealand fin* about 60 years, most of the period having been a resident ol Upper Knkatalii. where her husband died some thirty years ago. Deceased leaves two sous (Rev. Father O'Reilly, and Air AVm. O’Reilly, of Kokatahi) and one daughter (Mrs Hahn, of Greymouth). and two sisters (Mrs R. Afulholland and Mrs Weir) both wellknown residents of Kokatahi. A wide circle of friends will regret the passing of another of the old band of sterling pioneer settlers of tin’s district.

A major operation on an Australian parrot was performed in an Auckland hotel, states a correspondent. On Monday evening Joey was put under an:vstlietic for the operation. For eleven months he had suffered Irom a fibrous growth akin to cancer, which had grown to such a size that it hung below bis perch. His owner, Mr i>. Garins, called in Miss I’. Howard Dawson. veterinary physician, and she decided that the bird’s state was so critical that an operation must lie per*, tormed immediately. Accordingly Joey was laid out on the table and given an amestlietic, which had to he administered very carefully. From B.lb p.m. to S. lb p.m. Miss Dawson worked swiftly, making two incisions and removing a growth the size of a pigeon’s egg. As the last stitch was put in Joey opened his eyes and asked where he was. Five minutes later he was climbing about his cage and chattering merrily. He was in perfect health and spirits yesterday. This is the first big operation with amestlietie that Miss Dawson has ever performed on a bird, and she has never heard of it being done before.

’Xmas gilts—White Silk Neglige Canoe Shirts, I'ugi, etc., at M . 11. Stopforth’s.—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, 3s lid, bs lid, (is fid to 8s lid, also the fashionable slipper heel. Silk gloves smartly embroidered in all the new shades. —Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Paddy Boss, the Sports Depot. Revel! 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.

Big line new pillowshams. table centres, runners, tablecloths in white and coloured linens, excellent foi 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 you; selection. —Advt.

Bathing costumes for men, ladies, bovs and girls, newest patterns in cotton and woollen material ; also new rubber bathing caps and shoes. McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt.