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Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1928, Page 4

Mrs K. Curnick and Mrs R. Fane in sort a notice of thanks in this issue.

I.adv Jane Hose make a delightful Xmas Gift. Addisons. ’Phone 89. Advt.

A complimentary social and dance will Tie tendered to Air .lames O'Brien ALP., at the Alcmoria! Hall. Kuntara to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, Evcryone is cordiallv invited.

Here’s a. Christmas gift for the whole 'family : -Nothing will bring more happiness into the home than a gramophone. Winsome old time melodies oi Ihe sparkle of modern jazz. Music to lit any mood. Gall along to Yarrall’s lor a demonstration.—Advt.

The coal, timber, produce and genera! merchandise transported through the (Kira Tunnel last week was 11,1 b", tons. The amount dealt with for the corresponding period in 1927 was 9157 tons and in 1920 -187-1 tons.

Mr and Airs Leo SlopfurLli extend a cordial invitation to all friends and relatives In a social dam-e to be held in the Public Hall, Kokatahi on Wednesday, Deeember 19th.—Advt.

On Saturday and Sunday tin* warm (leys caused the sea beach to he specially al.lru.ciivjo and large numbers emdd lie seen having a dip in the briny. The sea was remarkablx smooth, and bathers bad an enjoyable time.

Tbe offices-of all solicitors practising in Hokitika will close dor the Christmas vacation on Saturday, Hie 22nd December. 1928, and re-open on Monday, the 7 1 1 1 January, 1929. Adx t.

The Prime .Minister <Rt. lion. Sir Joseph Waidi made a statement on Wednesday to the eti'eel that it. was not Ins intention to appoint a DepulyLendcr of,the Legislative Council, in addition, lie said that no furLiior appointments were likely to bo made to the Fpper I louse.

Tho Westland County Council is having Station Road at Fuper Ivoiterangi pushed on. This mad is destined ultimately to link up the Municipal and 'Wliitcomhe roads, and will provide a round trip from the head of the Borough endowment settlement to the road to Hokitika (forge, coaling out above Mr R,. A. Haroourt’s homestead. When the present contract is out of hand there will be a little over a mile of road to construct. Some extension is to be added in the new year, and it is hoped to have the whole route Con | Ic/Led. jne.vii ye.ar/bijforo the opening of next dairying season. A good standard of road is being constructed. as ultimately the road will be in regular use by all classes of traffic . The road gives access to some fine dairying country which can thou be brought into full profit.

Say, Tommy, have you seen the fine toys in Ynrrnll’s? By jove. there’s a corker train that Father ’Xmas is going to bring me. And boats and motor ears, and gosh, there’s everything at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

Tlie Foiled Fire Brigades’ Association lias fixed Saturday. February 33. as the date of the arrival for the main body of delegates for the Conference of New Zealand Brigades to omen here on Monday, hebrmu'v -•>. On Sunday there* will lie a Church Parade of the Firemen. Tin* Conference will extend over two days, and a monster picnic to Fake Maliiuapua is proposed lor "\\ rdiiesday. On Ihui.--day. Friday, and Saturday (extending lei March -) the competitions will lie conducted on (kiss Square. 'I he visitors will depart, on Monday. March I and days -following. It is intended (~ arrange' for snecial train accommo,datum as required. 'flu* executive will meet at the Town Hall at. 7.31> o’clock to-nmrrow night to consider a draft programme, appoint sectional commit lees, and generally launch Hie big function which will be of great importance to Hie town. As soon as the programme is settled a meeting ol Indies will be held to enlist ilicit* necessary help with the 'aliens functions to he proposed.

Paterson’s have just, opened up a very large assortment ol lugi sillc frocks also a further range of crepe-de-eliinc frocks and summer tweed coats in a big variety ol colours. See 0,11 ’Xmas goods.—Advt.

The beach is calling these days, and no doubt you’re finding your present lostum** worn or faded. I lave you seen McKay’s display of the latest in bathing costumes, with and without skirts, and many novel touches of colour in contrasting bands. Bathing caps too. Advt.

For men! We have the latest in sports coats, trousers, blazers, cream trousers, athletic, tennis and neglige; shirts, pyjamas, ties, belts, socks and hats. Shop early at —Advt. )

A 'meeting of No. 12 Alain Highways C’-umcil will be hold at Greymoutli tonight.

In this issue will he found Harley and Co’s, the home-makers, change of advertisement. It xvill repay you to read it and consider their ‘Xmas gifts.

The road at the top end of Hampden Street, known as racecourse hill, will he closed to-morrow to enable a water pipe connection to lie made.

Kortegast Pros, are supplying large Justfrule Balloons for the children with all Christmas orders. So to avoid disappointment. Order your Justfrute earA v.—Advt.

Dame! Dance! Dance! St. Mary’s Club Rooms to-night at 8 o’clock. Proceeds to help “ Fire Brigade Queen,” -Miss Gladys Turner, in aid of St. Mary’s Church Completion Fund. Admission Is; good Hour and music.— Advt.

Nominations closed on Saturday for the vacancy on the Grey County Council caused by the death of Cr J. P. Irvine, for which the election takes place on Friday week next. The candidates are Messrs Win, Balderstone ‘Blackball), David Burt (Blackball-Brunner-Roa), and David Kidd (Moonlight).

Here’s a sporting gift: a tennis racket, and we can make a sporting offer. We have a really line range of first class rackets that we can offer at prices that will lie a revelation to you. Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt.

Under the will ol the late Air Martin O’Connor, of Westport), the following bequests are provided for:—To the O’Connor Home, Westport, £1000; to (he Home for Incurables, Island Bay, Wellington, Cmo; to St. .Canice’s School, West port, 1:200; and to the Catholic Seminary of Galway, Ireland, c too.

The gold mounted whip presented to Air W. Newman to the Westland Lacing Cluli for presentation to the rider of the winner of the Westland Cup on Boxing Day, is on view in Air A. AY. Yarrall’s window. It will he presented o n the racecourse immediately after the race.

The exhibition of Christmas cakes, rooked by gas on view at Air W. H. Shan noil’s Rovell St. on Saturday night attracted a good deal of attention. There were both fruit and seed cakes,

ami they were line examples of the baker's art. Cooking bv gas has a great vogue now, the modern cookers greatly facilitating the task.

The death occurred yesterday o>f ATr John Tensdnle. an old and respected resident of the Brunner district, at the Grey River Hospital. The deceased. who was a native of County Durham, England, was 70 years of ago. He had resided in Brunner district for over 10 years, and for many years acted as carpenter at the mines. He leaves a family of three daughters and three sons, the former being Mesdames .Millar (Cobden), Thomson (Dobson), and Jelfs (Auckland), xvliilo the sons are John (Ikamatua), Joseph (A Ins ter. ton), and Leslie (Cobden). The iluneral takes place at Stillwater.

The finishing touches are being put to the .reorganisation of the • Hokitika racecourse tliis week. Since previous visits we notice a neat sweet’s stall has been erected adjacent to tlic lawn, while a soft drinks bar is-being erected behind the bird cage. The ambulance room is being finished off to-day, while the completion of the administrative quarters will be out of hand in a day or two. The necessary furnishing is now being done. Everything will lie in readiness for the Club’s meeting. opening on Boxing Day. Acceptances for all events that day close on Wednesday night at 8.30 with the Secretary.

Found at Addisons Xmas gifts l like at the prices 1 like. Shop early —Advt.