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Hokitika Guardian, 4 December 1928, Page 4

Xmas cake orders should he left at Preston's. who wiil make any size, hut ah', ,:i i...; best (|lialiLy. Travel goods of all kinds Iroin tlu. 1 smallest lunch hox Is (id to the best so,id leather suit ease lids. Only ihe very best stocked at A. \V. Yarrall’s, itevell Street. —Advt. Parliament was opened this al(eriiuiii by Commission. The election of the Speaker was then to lake place. To-morrow a 11-crn..on the Governor's Speech will he delivered, and it is probable the debate thereon will 'e commenced on I hursday. In connection with the sale of rights this week for the Hokitika races, llie Westland Racing Club is throwing (he new stand open for general inspection ln-morruw, so that intend,ng pur. linsers of the booths may s.e the arrangements made. To-morrow afternoon a car will leave the Rost Olliee Hotel at 2. Id and 3 o'clock for tin* course ITr the convenience of those wishing to inspect. The rights will bo sold by public auction at the Princess Theatre on Saturday afternoon next. A message from Waiho Gorge states; Mr James, of Nelson, accompanied by {Glide Frank Alack, of Waiho Gorge, opened the climbing season hy making the round trip via Copeland Pass to the Hermitage, then to Alalte Brim Hut, climbing Eli do Beaumont (10,201) Feat) ; then traversing the Minaret Peaks and do La Beebe (10,0o8fcet), returning via Graham's Saddle and Franz Josef Glacier to Waiho oil Monday, the expedition occupying one week ot glorious weather. Without almost unlimited practice it is impossible to achieve any great success in lennis. Hy a new invention called the Kum-Hak, tennis players can have all the practice they require on their lawn or yard. By this instrument every stroke can lie practiced mini mastered. Price .‘ills fid complete. Demonstrations at. Yarrall’s, Betel! St Advt.

Messrs W. . Wcddcl and C'o. I,ld. advise, daed London BUth. Nov. reading as follows“ Danish .butter l!)8s to It IPs (Inst week 198 s to 200 s), New Zen's nd unsa 1 ted butter 190 sto 198 s (190 s to 101 s), New Zealand .salted butter 172- to 178 s (17-ls to 180 s): market quiet. New Zealand cheese, white JOOs to 11 Iris (1 Oils to lOos). New Zealand cheese, coloured 100 s to 102 s (102 s to IHIs); market slow. Canadian cheese, .white. 110 s to 112 s ('loßs to 112 s), Canadian cheese, coloured 108 s to 110 s (U)Bs- to 110 s).”

One of the most violent thunderstorms ever known in the Op Tiki district; took plane last week-end. It lasted for two or three hours. Tn the soldiers’ settement at Woodlands several cattle were killed hy lightning. At. the height of the storm, a wireless enthusiast decided to take down his aerial for safety. He was leaning out of a window handling the wire when a Hash of lightning struck him and hurled him hack across the room. He sustained slight burns and is slowly recovering from the shock. ,;lP

The Union .Tack wnii by Dr Palmer (ol I»I<•!:1 1 • ir 11 ) in tin; Southern (V"'s Art t’nion will have a history attached to il. It will become (.lie properly of The Dimes private hospital in Christchurch where Ur Palmer was a | utijiit ;ii tlie time that tl'o Southern Ooss (lew the Tasman. Dr Palmer, in jnrehasing the tickets, t/dd Sister Peak;', matron of the hospital that if he won 1 lie ||ag it would I'ocnme the property of The Dimes. The matron and stall' are extremelv pleased to know that s’lrh a valuable trophy i.s to become I heir property.

(.’rent interest is being taken in the St. Alary's Queen Carnival now afoot, 'there are four queens in the held and each lias her own supporter l ?. The supporters of the Fire Brigade Queen. Afi.ss Gladys Turner are holding a 'Child ren’s Pin,in and Fancy Dress Hall in Si. Alary’s Club Rooms to-mor-row (Wednesday) evening. There wil ! ! e nlenly of fun and frolic for the kiddies and after the children have their lling an adu'lf dance will follow. S' 1 bring your kiddies ahne.r for a good night’s fun. Medals for host dressed liny and girl. and other prices. Ad mission: Children fid. adults Is.

.New Christinas {roods at Yarrnll’s Nnvlfy Depart nnmi : Fancy goods of all kinds, toilel goods and requisites, lanes- ail calendars. Cliristmas cards,

and stationery, framed pictures and photo frames, fancy leather novelties, annuals and reward honks, dolls and toys. Ail the latest awaiting your inspection.— Advt.

For men ! AYo have the latest, ill sports coats, trousers, blazers, cream trousers, athletic, tennis and neglige -Dirts, pyjamas, ties, belts, socks and hats. Shop early at Addisons.—Advt.