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Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1928, Page 4

Parisian Ties in great variety at W. li. StopfortT's.—Advt.

Mr Arnold Perry, surgeon dentist-, notifies lie will be closed from December -Milt till 3rd .January.

The usual monthly service of the Woodstock Presbyterian Church will be field on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. ’Ainas subject and hymns.

A sale of home-made cake, eggs, and cream will he held on Saturday. December 22nd, afternoon and evening, in Keller’s Sample Rooms in aid o>l the Country Queen, M.iss Josie () Neil.— Advt.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, December llilrd., will lie as follows— Arahura It) a.in., llokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.hi., 7 p.m. The order for Tuesday, Christmas Day, w ill he -Hokitika, Pi midnight- and 8 a.m. ; Kauieri B.TO a.m. and Arahura 10 a.m.

Two positions were lelt open when Sir .Joseph Ward made the first announcement ol ios ( aloiiet, those id Minister in Charge of Tourist am. Health Resorts and Commissnmer m State Forests. Sir Joseph Waul slate-, lliat llie latter department will be placed under the control of the lion. W. IT 'taverner, the Minister of Hail ways, and that the 'Tourist portfolio will be allocated in a few days.

Men 1 Note—We have a fresh stock of ready-to-wear Suits arriving tonight. Look in early to avoid disappointment.—W . 11. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The usual fortnightly meeting of Lodge Westland No. 89, U.A.0.D., was held last evening, there being a go.al attendance of members. The minutes ol the previous meeting weie read and eouliruied and outward cor rcspuiidciire was read and approved and inward read and received. Bards reported two brothers on the sick list. Sick pay to the amount of £0 10s and accounts lor L 8 17s (id were passed for payment. At the conclusion of the business the A.D. extended the seasun’s greetings to the brothers and the Lodge then closed in harmony.

Drink it for pleasure, drink it for health I It’s a wonderful thirst quencher—fusfrnte vour hot weather friend. Just take a glass of Jusfrute. drink it slowly. Relax as you enjoy it taste it leisurely, appraise its fullbodied flavour; you’ll marvel at the luscious tang. It’s flavoured witli real fruit. Obtainable at all shops.—Advt.

The Brownies, the local juviAuile branch of the Girl Guides, have been busy as a labour of love, preparing a number of scrap books for the use of children in the hospital The books are an aggregation of. bright scenes depicting all kinds ol animal lile, as well as scenic gems, and will be of interest to the little patients who have to pass so many hours in bed when too ill to move about. The action has surely been prompted by a very kindly thought on the part of the Brownies, and their patient- work should give much pleasure and entertainment to those whose lot it will be to con over l h<* pages compiled with such patient and kiiid I v interest.

A Grand Ball will lie held in the Public Hall Ivanieri, on Wednesday December 2li (Boxing Niglil) in aid ol the Kauieri Tennis Club. Music by Fred Smith’s Christchurch Orchestra. Gentlemen 3s ladies 2s.—Advt.

The Westport “News” says: - During a recent week-end Messrs FUev and O’Neill brothers were out at Taiii align Bay and in a flatty went out in the gunnel rookery about a mile oil lie land. Hundreds upon hundreds of the gannets were on the island, and these all rose and flew landward when what appeared to be -an enormous rra.no approached their island home.

lauding on the island, the West porti- iis were iiifcrsl'-J to Hole that the bird manure was feet deep, and was if (lie nature of the manure which is brought from Nauru Island. A crab, the visitors aver without exaggeration, fully 3 feet di length, appeared on (be scene and Tommy O Neill. ex-Bnller rep, cut lime for the bout that be had iibvi.t IxMrii known to <lo on :i iooil).*tl! ii(‘M. (Ynyfish were observed in icre.i! numbers. This gunnel, rookery is, they allege, a. wonderful sight, which would greatly appeal to tourists.

The large slip which came down on the Kanieri hake road yesterday lorenoon was of considerable dimensions. Workmen were engaged till dark last night in clearing a footway. Quite an avalanche of debris, consisting of earth large stones, and timber swept across the road. It was a very large breakaway. extending up the hillside from the roadway to the top of the first terrace. In the afternoon a second slip came down in another place, and tins smashed some ol the silver pirn.* cribbing lately put in. The position has been menacing for some time, the creep being noticeable, and it was hoped the log cribbing and stone facing would hold, but apparently the wafer got in from a disused water race, and percolating over the blue clay caused a greasv back which facilitated the slip when the weight behind increased. With fair weather the road will be open for traffic to-day, but it will be necessary to clear a large quantity ol waste material menacing the position above the roadway, to furtimr secure the position. In any case the situation will require watching for some time.

A most useful present: A pair of “ Phoenix ” pure-silk hose with the new “Special lleel” or “Jenny bind” and a pair of silk - gloves.— Schroder and Co. —Advt.

Gifts for Mon and Boy’s get them at McKuv’s ’Xmas Fair.—Advt.

Owing to counter attractions the Gael excursion to the Sounds has lieen deferred until February. The steamer is announced to make a fishing excursion on Sunday.

Just to hand, further stocks of Stetson and Borsaiino Felt Hats at W. M. Stoplortil’s.—Advt.

The offices of the Supreme, Magistrate’s and Warden’s Court at Hokitika will lx' closed as 'from to-morrow 22nd inst at noon and will not re-open until Itli January next.

'Try our deliciously cooling non-in-toxicating 'Table Ale. It has the flavour with no after effects. An ideal drink lor both young and old. Kortegast Bros. Advt.

Bridge l'’oreman Reynolds of the County staff has been responsible for a smart piece of work in the re-erection of a small bridge on One Mile road, Arahura. 'The new structure was advanced sufficiently to enable traffic to cross to-day, some three days in advance of llie stipulated time. The next bridge to be built is Municipal bridge, Upper Koiterangi, which is to T.e started after the Christmas holidays.

Here’s a Christmas gift for the whole family: Nothing will bring more happiness into the home than u gnimaplionc. Winsome old time melodies .or the sparkle of modern jazz. Music to lit any mood. Call along to Yarrall’s for a demonstration. —Advt.

The Medical Superintendent of Grey Hospital reported as follows, for the month ending UOtli November, 1928: Patients in at beginning of month: Hospital, males 52, females JO; Old People’s Home, males 35, females (>; admitted during mouth: Hospital, males 10, females 30; discharged during month: Hospital, males 37, females 32; died during month: Hospital, males 4, females 1 ; 0.P.H., females 1; remaining in at end ol mouth: Hospital, males 51, females 13; 0.P.H., males 35, females 5.

Here’s a sporting gift: a tennis racket, and we can make a sporting oiler. We have a really fine range of first class rackets that we can offer, at prices that will 1)0 a revelation to you. —Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt.

Be wise and shop at The Economical Crockery Shop. Toys galore at pi ices that are right. See our advertisement for prices. You will bo surprised to see bow much you can buy for a? few shillings.—Advt.

Kortegast Bros, are supplying large Justfrutc Balloons for the childion with all Christmas orders. ' So to avoid disappointment, order your Justfrute earlv.—Advt.

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

Tn order to meet the convenience of customers J .V. Hall, of the furnituie depot, South Revelf St. has opened up a special display of Xmas novelties in the premises next to Turner’s, fruit shop, Weld Street. Patrons will find a specially attractive display of suitable Xmas presents, including toys, fancy goods, great cookery assortment, pictures. rugs, carpets etc. The heavier goods, including furniture arc still on view at the South Revell Street depot. —Advt.

’Xmas gifts in great profusion at, AlcKays ’Xmas Fair.—Advt.