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Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1928, Page 4

Nominations for tlu» Hokitika races close with the Secretary to-night at S.:U> o’clock.

Nominal ions for the Kool toii Jockey {Job's meeting on .lan. 7 th. and Stli. .lose l:o-mon'uw (Saturday) evening al I) o’clock. Telegraph office closes at 8 p.m.

.Alen ! To 1)0 suecessf ully dressed you must, luive one of our uiode-to-uieiisure suits. Coll eorly. —W. 11. Stoplort li’s.— Advt.

Tli<“ Westland Cup donated l>v Air H. Adamson, of Riecurton. to bo won at tlio Hokitika races on Roxino Day. is now on view in tbo window of .Mr A\ . 10. \\'iliiams. Hovel 1 St. The Cup i.s a very handsome trophy.

Now Christmas goods a(. Yarrall’s Novelty Depart moot: —Fancy goods of all kinds, toilet goods and requisites, fancy art calendars, Christmas cards, and stationery, framed pictures and photo frames, fancy leather novelties, annuals and reward hooks, dolls and tovs. All the latest awaiting your inspection.—Advt

.Mom ! The ladies appreciate frond hosiery. We stock Kayser and Bonds, Duo Silk Hose.—W. M. Stopforlh’s.— Advt.

Give her a pair of Bond’s Duo Silk Hose at os lid.—W. 11. Stopfurth’s.— Advt.

The adjourned meeting of the Westla ml Acclimatisation Society takes place on Monday night next at 7..'1d o'clock.

Travel goods of all kinds from the smallest lunch box Is (id to the best solid leather suit case fibs. Only the very host stocked at A. W. Yarrall’s, Revel! Street.—Advt.

The Committee of the Westland Racing Club meets at 8.4 b o’clock tonight to receive nominations and arrange finally for the Christmas race meeting, opening on Boxing Day. Among the business will he Hit' appointment of starter.

’[’he sale of privileges in connection with the Westland Racing Club’s fortlnoming meeting will take place- at the Princess Theatre to-morrow afternoon at 8 o’clock. Two well-equipped publicans’ booths will he sold, also tiie right to the sweets and ice cream stall.

For ten days only we are offering one Columbia Console model gramophone, usual price LDb, reduced to £22 10s, one Columbia upright grand model, usual price £BO. reduced to L'gO. These* machines are late models. Call and inspect at \ arrall’s Sports and Music Depot, Re veill Street. — Advt.

Apparently all the Independents intend joining up with the Ward Party. At the last caucus those present, says the Dunedin morning paper,- included Messrs W. J. Poison, C. A. Wilkinson, IT. Atmore, and J. T. Hogan, who were elected a.s Independents, while three absentees —Messrs P. A. do la Perrelle, R. IV. Hawke, and H. M. Hush worth, the last-named the sole Country Party member, \yere accounted for.

The Hokitika Amaleur Boxing and Gymnastic Club purpose holding a boxing tournament for school hoys at in early date, and nominations are invited, closing on Monday evening next at (i o’clock. Intending competitors are requested to stale their weight when nominating. There will lie no entry fee, and trophies will he provided lor the' winners of bouts, which will ho. classified according to the weight of entrants.

.Men ! Your ’Xmas shopping made easy. She will he pleased with a pair of Knyser silk hose lor ’Xmas. —\\ . IT. Stopforth.—Advt.

This is the season of the year when there i.s the capacity demand on the local water supply. In the public interests, however, householders should ho careful not to waste water in the frequent use on the lawns or the gardens. There is a necessity to conserve the water supply as much as possible for fire prevention purposes, and all users of the water should be moderate in their domestic work, so that water will not- be wasted. The Borough Council notifies to-day that users must exercise all possible care and restriction in the use of the water service and compliance with this request will he in the public interests.

A semi-dress rehearsal was held last night at the Princess Theatre in connection with the big revue ‘‘.Fire’’ to he presented on AYednesday and Thursday of next week in aid of the Fire Brigade entertainment funds. Those who witnessed the rehearsal predict n very attractive display and patrons may look forward to a very enjoyable entertainment. There will he plenty of variety and a splendid spectacle to which the revue lends itself. Seats are now being hooked freely and intendim' patrons should secure their seats early'" to avoid disappointment. There is sure to lie a crowded house, as apart from the merits of the programme the object is so deserving as to ensure copiilar patronage by all who appreciate the genuine ami generous work oT the Brigade year in and year out.

Brighton your home for ’Xmas with new floor coverings and hangings. AA’o have a lovely range bf Axininster and Wilton rugs, reversible wool, new carpet squares, linoleum and Quaker felt squares; latest designs and colourings in inlaid and printed linoleums; iilso the very smartest effects in curtain nets, guaranteed fadeless. —Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Conspicuous union}' those who on me up to the Clerk’s til No in Parliament to lake the oath was Mr Harold Montague RushworLh. member ior the Bay ol‘ Islands, and the sole representative of the Country Party in this Parliament. lie limped heavily across the Chamber floor, for the simple reason that one lee had been shattered in the war. He is a man of lorty-cight. Kdiieated ;tl Rugby and’ .lesus College. Oxford, he joined the Durham Light Infantry when twenty years ol age to go to tiie South African War, but the war ended before he drafted. fTe then sent in his papers, was transferred to the reserve of officers, and became a civil engineer in which profession lie quickly distinguished himself. On the outbreak of the Croat War he went to France as an officer in a London regiment, was severely wounded, and sent back to England. He. however, returned to France, and alter further service in the trenches joined the Air Force. While living in the Battle of Passchondaele lie was again forced to descend behind the Herman lines, and was made a prisoner. He spent 1 g weeks in Herman hospitals, hut oil the intervention of the Dutch Ambassador he was sent to England, where he again took up flying duties.

Call oarl.v ai. Addisons and buy or reserve your Xmas gifts now lrom a full slock of novelties. Prices right. —Advt.

The Rev. Nelson Wright will conduct service on Sunday next at Kokati}.hi at 10 a.m., Koiterangi at 11.30 a.m., and Rimu at 8 p.m.

Nominations for all events at the summer meeting of the Westland Trotting Club on .January 3rd. close with the Secretary, Air AL’. Houston at D o’clock to-night.

Alen ! See our special line of fine worsted flannel trousers. They are well cut and keep their shape. Price 2bs (id.—W. IT. tSopfortli’s.—Advt. The order of A Lasses and Devotions in St- .Alary’s Parish on Sunday Dili, will be as follows: Aralmra 10 a.in., Hokitika 8 a.m. 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. A social evening and dance will lie held in St Alarv’s Club Rooms on Monday evening Dec. 10th at 8 o’clock. Cards for ciders. Supper provided. —Advt.

Afcssrs AL. Houston and Co. will sell by auction at Hie Princess Theatre to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, the rights and privileges at the approaching meetings of the AVestland Racing Club and Westland Trotting Club.

AJr AY. T. Aforpeth, Commissioner of Crown Lands for AVestland is leaving by the s.s. Gael to-night for Bruce Bay on an inspection visit to South AVestland. He will he absent about 10 days. Air C. IT. Alorison, .staff surveyor is accompanying Mr Alorpeth who will come back overland.

Teacher: “AA 7 ell, Tommy, late as usual; please step out here.” Tommy: “Ple-ple-please Sir, I was lookin’ at the Adams Bruce Xmas Cakes, and forgot the time.” Teacher: “Ah! yea, so you would. The first genuine excuse you’ve ever had. Sit down.” —Advt.

The annual meeting of the Plunket Society will take place in the Town Hall on Wednesday next at 3 p.m. All interested are invited to attend. The business i.s the report and reception ot the balance sheet and a discussion of Law Society’s work for the forthcoming year.

The following will represent, Rimu in their match against Ivanieri at Rimu on Sunday, December 9th, play to start at 11 a.m. sharp.:—T. Boyd, J. Griffiths, S. Ogilvie, AY. Willoughby, IT. Wells', E. Stoop. L. Inwood, T. Boyd, E. Boyd, AT. Stephens, K. Ogilvie. Emcrg.: T. Knowles.

The following promotions in the Customs jDepamient are announced: Mr G. H. Conies, assistant su'b-col-lector Auckland, to sub-collector at AYeliington; ALr It. J. Gray, examining officer, AA'oilington, to assistant sub-collector at AVellington. ALr A\ r . N. AA’augh, collector Blenheim, tramming officer, AVellington; Air C. AAF.Beaitie, assistant examining officer, Christchurch, to collector Blenheim; Air E. G. Taylo-r, clerk, AA’ellington, to assistant examining officer, Christchurch.

A musical priest, Father G. B. O’Meeghan, of Timaru, returned to Auckland on Wednesday by the ALaunganui alter two years at the Irish College in Rome. Before his ordination lie was organiser-manager of the Digger Pierrot troup which toured New Zealand (for patriotic purposes, and he gave an organ recital in the AVellington

Town Hall. AATiile at Rome he conducted the college choir, and also the choir at the Pontifieial Requiem for Cardinal O’Donnell. Although unable to attend a regular course at the Seala in Rome Father O’Meeghan in his spare moments did much to improve his musical education. Two Aucklanders are at the Irish College, Father F. Terry, who was recently ordained, and Mr AY. B. Flynn.

Smartly dressed women demand lovely shades in hosiery. These are to be found in “ Phoenix hosiery,” a pure, dainty silk ‘‘over knees” silk stocking at lOs (id per pair. Obtainable onlv at Schroder and Co., sole agents. Also ‘‘ Lady Jane,” “ Bonds,” ‘‘Jenny Lind,” all reliable makes.—Advt.

Found at Addisons Xmas gilts i like at the prices I like. Shop early —Advt.