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Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1927, Page 2

lia will do much in that respect, as well as supplying emplovment through so many avenues outside of the industry itself, including Tailway and motor transport, waterside expansion, and sea carriage, all of wbicli mast

Mr Neville, Town Clerk of Christchnrch City will lie a visitor to Hokitika (luring Christmas. The newly appointed Magistrate, Mr Stanley L. Paterson, is a brother of Mr Hoy Paterson, the popular mercer of llevell Street. The Canterbury Education Hoard is inviting applications from trained teachers willing to' accept positions as substitute assistants for the year 1928. Turners draw attention to their replace advertisement. Fruit supplies for Xmas to suit every purse. No coupons will be given on Xmas Eve. The Order of Masses in St. Mary’s Parish on Christmas Day will he as follows: Arahura 10 a.in.. Knnieri 8.30 a.m.. Hokitika 12 (midnight), 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The “home for the holidays” invasion has started. Many have arrived already, a large contingent is due today and a number to-morrow. Many “campers” are also coming to the Coast for an open air holiday.

Strings of racehorses for the Hokitika meeting arrived yesterday, and additional horses will reach here tomorrow. The prospects for the meeting of the Westland Racing Club are ontirely satisfactory.

Kokatahi Cun Club will bold a Handicap Clay bird match at Kokatahi on Wednesday, Dee. 28th. at 2 p.m. for a miniature silver clip and special prize of £1 Is dona led by Mr A. Dowell. Nine birds. Noin. os.—Advt.

Wembley Novelty Depot has opened out a wonderful display of mechanical toys, dolls etc., in the ground floor of the Masonic Hall, opposite AA ild and Bassett’s, llevell St. All goods were imported direct from Wembley and are being sold at warehouse prices.

An employee of the Public Works Department at Tnsmgalnia .Junction, named A. Phillips, met with a painful accident on Tuesday. Phillips was cranking up the engine of his motor-lorry when it moved forward and jammed him against the bench, breaking liis thigh and inflicting some had bruises.

The air is full of Christmas music these nights. Radio sets might easily lie worked overtime, so numerous are the special programmes being broadcasted at this festive period of the year. Much entertainment may he derived from wireless these evenings and far into the night.

Operations have been resumed at Onnkaka, and the first week’s run averaged 28 tons of iron daily. That rate of output is being maintained, and could ho increased had the company mere coke ovens. One very cheering factor has been the receipt of an order for 300 tons from an Australian firm. This firm last year ordered 200 tons, and it was feared that the increased duty imposed by the Commonwealth authorities, making the total £3 per ton. would adversely affect the position. The much larger order that has been placed, however, indicates that the quality of the New Zealand produet meets the needs of the Australian (inn, and o]K‘iis up the )xissiliilitv of further business in that qua i ter.

Considerable excitement was caused at Lyttelton on Wednesday evening as the ferry steamer Maori was steaming out from the wharf to the moles, when a. mail was seen to jump overboard. The ship’s telegraph clanged, and the vessel was put astern. The mail, however, was seen to he swimming strongly for the shore, and the ferry then proceeded mi her way. As he neared the ferry wharf the swimmer found that lie had left his hat floating at the spot where he entered the water. Nothing daunted. he turned hack and recovered his hat before swimming to the wharf, where lie landed none the worse lor bis immersion. To bystanders he explained that lie was a seafaring man. and went aboard the Maori to have an argument with a member of the crew. When lie found ho was being carried away in the ship he jumped overboard and took the shortest way hack.

The London wireless station. 21.0, was on the air last night very late, being re-broadcasted by 2i''C Sydney. Early in the evening the Sydney announcer stated if tile conditions were favourable 21.0, London, would also be broadcasted between 10.30 and 11.30. Sydney time, which would be midday in London and I a.in. to-day in New Zealand. Local radio folk who tuned in after 1 o’clock this morning, found London coming in very loudly. The 21'X; announcer stated it was a remarkable broadcast for clearness and strength. Gramophone records were being broadcasted from London, the programme including the latest records published. About 1.30 here, Sydney announced one minute to eleven, and almost immediately London’s cloeu chimed the hour, and llig Hen boomed out one o’clock at Westminster. Sydney congratulated listeners-in on the pleasure of hearing Big Ben so clearly.

Men! The following make suitable 'Xmas presents—Ladies handkerchiefs, Kavser silk hose, bedroom mats, hearth rugs, tapestry squares, etc., at A\ . IT. Stopforth’s.—-Advt. ’Xmas gifts—White Silk Neglige Canoe Shirts. Fugi, etc., at W. TT. 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, os lid, (is fid to Ss lid, also the fashionable slipper heel. Silk gloves smartly embroidered in all the new shades. —Schroder and Co.—Advt. Paddy Boss, the Sports Depot, Revell 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 oil the premises will enable a trial. A special supply of musical for teachers’ use.—Advt.

Rig line new pillow-shams. table centres, runners, tablecloths in white and coloured linens, excellent for Xmas presents. McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt. If you’re still undecided “ what-to-eive ” come to Paterson’s, where an unparalleled variety of useful, sensible gifts for young and old is displayed for vow selection. —Advt. Bathing costumes for men, ladies, toys and girls, newest patterns in cotton and woollen material ; also new rubber bathing caps and shoes. McKay's, Hokitika.—Advt. ’Xmas gifts, large white silk initial liaiulerchiefs at 2s ltd each.—W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

Just opened for present wear, all wool repp coats in navy, black and colours. These coats are correctly cut in the latest style, smartly lined, and at very reasonable prices. Schroder and Co.—Advt. (Jive him something he can wear. He’ll appreciate it. Shirts, pyjamas, ties, socks, braces, handkerchiefs, spot ts belts make acceptable Xmas gifts. AVe have a full range of these goods and Addisons prices (as usual) are right.—Advt. Good health in children is impossih' with worms. Wade’s Worm 1* igs promptly expel’ the parasites, Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.

The Hokitika Municipal Band has been engaged to play at the Hokitika races on Monday and Tuesday next. i lie monthly service at the AA oodstoek Presbyterian Church on Sunday will be a special ’Xmas service at 2.30 p.m. General reports regarding the prospects of the Dominion’s fruit export, which commences in February, point to a record, approaching 903,000 eases, in spite of reports that the crop had been damaged bv severe weather during the early part of the season. On Christmas night the Methodist Church Choir will render a Song Service entitled “Deacon Todd’s Lesson,” The connective readings will he taken by Mrs Knowles-Smitli. Soloists: Misses Knight, Wylie. Mesdames Orr, Davis, and Mr P. Goodfollow. Organist. Mr F. Johnstone. Go to Ross next Wednesday, December 28th, and you will have tlie time of your life. Tennis Tournament and Carnival. See the tennis enthusiasts at play, Kanieri versus Boss. Opening of the children’s playground by the -Mayor. Plenty of side shows. Finally. go to the Flannel Dance in the evening, where you are assured of a good time. For further particulars rc this great event look up the advertisement in today’s issue.

Sold recently to Japanese buyers, the ex-Union Company steamer Wailiora is to leave New Zealand at an early date. A Japanese crew of 31, under the command of Captain S. Kobnyashi, arrived at Auckland by the Aorangi from Sydney on Monday morning, on their way to Port Chalmers, where the Waihora has been laid up for some months. it is expected that the freighter, which has been a unit of the company’s cargo fleet for a number of years, will go from New Zealand to Australia to load for the Fast. It is interesting to note that the first Waihora, a smaller vessel with the same name, also went to Japanese buyers.

’Xmas gifts—Latest Neglige Shirts, two collars to match, 7s lid to 10s fid, at W. H. Stopfortli’s.—Advt. AVe have just received a small range of ladies frocks in crepe de ehenes and floral and bordered voiles; those garments are very smartly cut, and in exclusive styles, and just ill time for the holidays.— Schroder and Co.—Advt.

’Xmas gifts—Men’s Cream Scarves, Is (id to 8s (id.—AV. 11. Stopforth’s.— Ad vt.

’Xmas gilts Parisian AA'ido-cnd Ties 2s lid to (is (id at AA r . If. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

The Law Offices in Hokitika "ill he closed for the Xmas vacation from 1 p.m. on Saturday, 24th. Doe. until Monday, Jan. 9th. 1928.—Advt.

A most useful and serviceable gift is a smart Chubby Umbrella. AVe 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 host quality kapoc and ticking, single bed 33s Oil to 37s Gd, double bed 57s Gd to 69s 6(1 at AlcKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt. Just to hand a new range of Stetson and liorsalino Kelt Hats at A\ . If. Stopforth’s.—Advt.