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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1927, Page 2

The ‘'Guardian” will not- be published on Monday and Tuesday next (statutory holidays for Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Train arrangements in connection with the races at Greymouth on 30th. and 31st. December and 2nd. and sth. January are advertised in this issue.

The total isa tor at the Hokitika racecourse "•ill as usual he under the charge of Messrs Lynch. A large staff has been engaged and patrons are requested to l>e early with their investments. Several ten' shilling windows will be open. The public should note the starting time fixed for the events, and see that all investments are lodged well in advance of the closing time of the machine. ’Xmas gifts—Men’s Cream Scarves, 4s 6d to 8s 6d.—A\ T . H. Stopforth’s,— Advt.

The Kanieri Tennis Club’s Ball on Monday night at Kanieri will he the special holiday attraction for lovers of dancing, and patrons are assured of a pleasant gathering.

Owners, trainers and jockeys having engagements at the Westland Racing Club’s meeting, may obtain their passes at the County Office this evening from 7 to 7.30 o’clock.

Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a Handicap Clay bird match at Kokatahi on Wednesday, Dee. 28th. at 2 p.m. for a miniature Silver cup and special prize of £1 Is donated by Mr A. Dowell. Nine birds. Nom. os.—Advt.

At the races on Monday and 'luesday, pedestrians will enter by the left-hand opening, whore vehicles formerly passed in. and the vehicles will now take the entrance previously used by the public. This is arranged for purposes of safety in regard to the movements ot motor cars in particular. Members and others permitted may park their cars in the enclosure provided, hut the hulk ol the cats will park outside as directed by the Traffic Inspector. The Borough Council has given the usual notice in respect to racecourse traffic on both ■ lays, and those concerned should note the general arrangements.

The “Slick” Califont as now being supplied by the Hokitika Gas (oy. lor the quick supply of hot water for all domestic purposes, is going to have a special vogue in the home. It is a very convenient and ready service avoiding all the cost of the ordinary steam hot water service, and in Hie centres is gradually superseding Hint means of supply, fresh supplies are being received, and heads ol households should call at W. 11. Shannon’s. Revell Street, to see how quickly the Califont can be pul into action. The results are in keeping with its name. The invention is an Australian one, and not as might he inferred from the name, an American idea.

The Beautifying Society is tool.crating with the Borough Council in the cleaning up of Cass Square, and also in regard to the future maintenance of t lie groumls. Tiie Society has arranged for the painting of the planked seats to bring them in line with the retcnly renovated pavilion. The Society "ill also assist financially with the tar-sealing of the remainder of Hit' pathway round the Square, to avoid the recurring necessity to clip tins grass. It is hoped to have this work arranged for in the new year, if pns. ihle before the picnic parlies visit the town from the north. Til is work, when carried out will ell'ect a considerable saving in the annual mniiifeii-ant-e of the grounds, which are look in,g so well, and are in every way a credit to all concerned.

The Kahutia (Gisborne) Bowling Club can now boast one of the finest pavilions in New Zealand (states an exchange). Erected in memory of Sir .lames Carroll, it is certainly a lilting memorial to the late “Ariki” of the tluli. It is an imposing structure, costing approximately £1(500, and has been built round the old building, and is of Iwo storeys. The ground is of concrete, the wall- of tilt' first storey being finished in white roughcast. A balcony 68ft. long faces the green, and continues on the western side a distnnee of I(ift. Access is given by means t'tf a staircase running up through the old tea-rooms. A feature of the upper storey is a social hall 43ft. by 30ft. in which the datlo is of heart rimu. above which the walls and ceiling are battened so as to introduce the club colours, black and white. This flour contains a committee room Kilt, by lolt. and a cloak room. The upper storey is constructed of wood with a hematite roof.

It has been «1 1 “Iiiiitely decided by the Government tli.-it. tlio proposed new motor rcguhil ions will not lie brought int i force before iltc Christmas holidays. They am finally drafted and are under review hy Ministers. It is understood that a nninher of useful .suggestions, which were made hy motoring bodies, have been incorporated in the new rules of the road, and that despite the fart that the dimming question is much debated and there is a good deal of difference ol opinion as to the wisdom or otherwise of the practice complete dimming hy switching out the hright lights is to he prohibited. If Cabinet approves the final draft of the regulations it will he found when they do come into operation that they conform so closely to what has become the generally accepted practice of motorists that no road revolution will accompany their enforcement.

There was a capital attendance at the Princess Theatre last evening to greet the George Wallace Revue Coy. who appeared for a one night season. The programme presented was tin exceedingly clever and entertaining one. There was not a dull moment. Capitally dressed the ballet In their numerous changes proved most attractive, while tlieir dancing was of a dainty nature. The soloists were in good form, tli’ Marshall Crosby won decided favour and had a very hearty recall. The two Daleys in their monologues were very warmly welcomed and their clever local hits caused much laughter and applause, and there was st ill a request for more. George A\ allace in his comicalities was a host in himself and won great favour throughout. The second half took the form of a small comedy, “Off Honolulu, with which the Company have won quite a reputation, and it served to make pleasant an hour of fun and frivolity that sent the audience home well pleased with a very bright and enjoyable entertainment. The Company left for Christchurch to-day where they give the opening performance in the new Opera House on Monday afternoon.

Men! The following make suitable ’Xmas presents—Ladies handkerchiefs, Ivayser silk hose, bedroom mats, hearth rugs, tapestry squares, etc., at A\ . H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. ’Xmas gifts—White Silk Neglige Canoe Shirts, Fugi, etc., at W, TT. Stopf ortli’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, fis fid to Ss lid, also the fashionable slipper heel. Silk gloves smartly embroidered in all the new shades. —Schroder and C’o.—Advt. Paddy IJoss, the Sports Depot, Revell i 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 for Xnms presents. McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt. Good health in children is impossib’ with worms. Wade’s Worm Figs promptly expel’ the parasites. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt. Give him something he can wear. He’ll appreciate it. Shirts, pyjamas, ties, socks. braces, handkerchiefs, spoits belts make acceptable Xmas gifts. We have a full range of these goods and Addisons prices (as usual) are right.—Advt. ’Xmas gifts, large white silk initial handerchiefs at 2s lid each,—AA . H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Country-folk : We have just landed a. quantity of fine mosquito netting—9o inches wide and 2s fid per yard.—W. H. Stopforth’s.

A miniature silver cup has been presented to the Hokitika Gun Club for competition by Mr T. H. Coltman. The cup, which is on exhibition in Mr 1. Brown’s window, is an ornate one and should prove an incentive to members. The cup is e. challenge one for competition by members only.

The summer meeting of the Westland Racing Club will he held on Monday and Tuesday. Racing will start each day at 12.30 o’clock. For the opening day on Boxing Day large fields are on flic race card, and the public should witness some excellent racing. No doubt the attendance on both days will he very large. I lie number of visitors arriving already indicate the meeting will he more popular than ever.

“There is a special providence which looks alter little children anil drunkards ’’ One inebriate at the Summer Show the other day must certainly have had a guardian angel hovering round him (says the “Southland Times”). He was drawn into a dart game, and placed a £5 note on one of the squares, from which lie stood to win C 17> at a large risk. He won The showman paid over in silence and waited hopefully. Once more the victim placed a £5 note on the blue square. ’I lie dart was thrown. Again the blue square won. The. showman once more handed over the niony. But, if drunk, flic, luekv man was not too drunk to remain any longer, and. flinging down two £5 notes he made off the richer by C2O.

A bright touch of humour was lent to the grand parade at the Gore Show held recently, by the presence in the ring of a while donkey from one of 'the sideshows (says an exchange). The parade was going round nicely, and the long cared one was quietly grazing when a wrathful eye of the marshall fell upon it. The grand parade was noi for donkeys. The white one may have been a champion, but lie had no ribbons or tickets, so lie was chased. XVitli: a look of disdain the donkey merely walked a few yards away, hut the joke came when it was again pursued, for it then trotted to a position just in front of the Pipe Band, and then quietly led the parade down past the stand.

An old drover, who, many years ago, drove lambs—fat for freezing—from a distance? of 20 miles into Hastings (says the Havelock correspondent, of the “Napier Telegraph”) was much surprised the other day when interviewing the drivers of two sheep lorries—each a three-decker, he discovered’ that a thousand lambs a duv were carried bv this means into the freezing works. The load before bis eyes consisted of two lorries, each carrying 153 laml-.s, and these lorries made the journey from Elsthorpe, some 20 miles away, three times a day if necessary. The old night driving of lambs—or their being huddled ii]i in a paddock or knocked about

was all done away with. In two Hours the lambs, taken from their mothers, were delivered cool, fresh, and unbruised at the works. It was a great advance on the old time procedure.

The steamer lliumata, which sailed from Greymoutli last evening at 10 o’clock for Sydney, with timber, had an uiifortuante experience. Before she left, her Chief Officer, Mr H. Lee, owing to a sudden illness, had to leave the slfip for treatment at the Grey River Hospital. Some time after the steamer crossed the bar, a wireless message was received from her to the ell'ect that a member of the crew bad inet with a serious accident, and asking that the injured man should he taken ashore. At once a launch was got ready, and ambulance equipment quickly sent from the Hospital. The launch proceeded across the bar to where the steamer was standing by. ami brought the injured man ashore. The name of the injured man is John Wills, a fireman. He proved to have two ribs broken, along with other internal injuries. The launch had to proceed a distance of over five miles to sea. No details were obtainable as to the manner in which the injuries were sustained. The launch returned about 1.30 a.in., and the* man was conveyed to the hospital.

’Xmas gifts—Latest Neglige Shirts, two collars to match. 7s lid to 19s (id, at AY. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. AYc have just received a small range of ladies frocks in crepe de chenes and floral and bordered voiles; these garments are very smartly cut, and in exclusive styles, and just in time for the holidays.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. ’Xmas gifts Parisian AA’ide-end Ties 2s lid to (is fid at AY. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt. The Law Offices in Hokitika will be closed for the Xmas vacation from 1 p.m. on Saturday, 21th. Dec. until Monday, .Tan. 9th. 1928.—Advt. A most useful and serviceable gift is a smart Chubby Umbrella. AYe have just opened a nice selection in the very latest designs in handles. Prices from 7s lid to 255.—-Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Kapoe beds best quality kapoe and ticking, single bed 33s fid to 37s fid, double bed 57s (id to G9s fid at McKay's, Hokitika.—Advt. .lust to band a new range of Stetson and Borsalino Felt Hats at \Y. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.