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Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1928, Page 4

The “Guardian” will not be published on Tuesday next (Christmas Day) or on Wednesday (Boxing Day). Parisian Ties in great- variety at W. 11. SLopforibks.- Advt. Mr T. E. Y. Seddon accompanied by Mrs Seddon and family, left for Wellingtton to-day on a short vacation. Entries for the Hokitika Amateur Swimming Club’s carnival on Boxing night close to-night at 9 o’clock with Messrs A, H. Lawn or M. Houston Jun. A new form of admission ticket will be issued at the gates for male pattrons to the race and trotting meetings. The ticket will be in two parts, one naif of which is to be handed to the gate keeper and the. other half retained by the person purchasing the ticket. The Railway Department advertise in this issue the running of the mail trains between .< !rey mouth and Christchurch on 20tli. and 28th. December and train alterations and additions in connection with the Hokitika Races on 20th. and 27tli. December. The usual progressive pairs competition will be played on the local bowling green on ’Xmas Day. All members intending to take part are roil nested to bo oil the green at 9.30 a.in. sharp whe.li tiie draw will be made, play couumcncing at 9.-Id and continuing until noon, when there will be :m -adjournment until 2 p.m., play continuing to d p.m. A Grand Rail will be held in the Public Hull Kanieri, on Wednesday December 2(i (Roxing Xight) in aid of the Kanieri Tennis Club. Music by Fred Smith’s Christchurch Orchestra. Gentlemen 3s ladies 2s.—Advt. The local race meeting is being looked 'forward to specially this year. The Club has had a bad run of luck, but phoeuix-like new quarters have been provided and many will be interested in the altered course and appointments. Judging by the remarks of visitors so far, all will be very pleased with the local arrangements and the convenience of the buildings which are now under a single roof. The stand is a very large one affording'ample cover, while the refreshment room and bars below will be found very convenient. The administrative quarters are well arranged, and should ensure the prompt of the meeting being carried through with every comfort and convenience. The first race each day, commening on Boxing Day, will start punctually at 12.30 o’clock. Men I Note—We have a fresh stock of ready-to-wear Suits arriving tonight. Look in early to avoid disappointment.- AY. 11. StopforllTs.—Advt.

The ui! f;»v«>ur:i !>lo weather on A A c*< I - nesday nin'l Thursday milifaled against 1 he' success of Uk> opening of the fiin• hostel of Sullivan Urns, at Weheka, in tluil many who desired to 'la* presold worn uniihlo to gel ihroiigh owing to tin l flooded creeks. I lowovor somo of the more venturesome j* i isli<*« I through in (hi* Into :i ft or noon ol Thursday, ami had to nogolialo Waikukupa crossing on horseback. Among tin* party was the Member lor M eslhind. Air O’Brien. who was accompanied by Mrs O’ Brien. halo in tlio evening, in fact after dusk, some ears from the Wniho got through, and arrived at Weheka late at night. The reports to hand indicate that all were surprised hevond hounds at the remarkably fine accommodation house which has been placed by the sole aid of private enterprise at Welipka. Mtliougli the locality may l:e considered at the moment something of an outpost, the presence of so comfortable a hostel will assist to establish the fame of the locality and it will liecome a regular tourist resort. The most urgent bridge on the route should lie available for traflie during next month, and there will he nothing to deter the regular motor mail service to Weheka which opens in the New Year. All the visitors deservedly congratulated tli(> proprietor ol the splendid new building on their enterprise and wished them every success. They not oulv deserve it. but should command it.

Drink it for pleasure, drink it for health ! It’s a wonderful thirst (|uencher —Jusfrute—your 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 with real fruit. Obtainable at all shops.—Advt.

Gifts for Men and Boy’s get them at McKay’s ’Xmas Fair.—Advt. Drivers of vehicles are notified that Revel! Street, between Hamilton and Stafford Streets, will be closed to all vehicular traffic oil ’Xmas Jive from 7.3(1 p.m. till It) p.m. The Town Clerk notifies that on race days vehicles must observe the routes laid down, before the races bv way of Hampden Street, returning via eastern boundary road, and Stafford Street, and after the races, vice versa. A programme of Christmas hymns, / carols, part songs and anthems will Ive rendered at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening. Misses Knight, Collyor, Wyllie. Mrs Perryman and Mr P. Good fellow, soloists. “Jim—m—y!” “Yes, mum.” “ Here's your (Tide Jim and Auntie lifhel come for tea. Take one and tuppence and run to Adams Bruce’s lor a nice sponge. Be sure its fresh’ and get a pound of tea too. Now don’t be long.”—Advt. Messis Oliver and Duff, Westland agents for the celebrated Misliko boots report an ever increasing demand for this special brand which is giving great satisfaction to users, and many unsolicited testimonials expressive of appreciation are being received.

At the evening service at All Saints Church to-morrow the choir will render a Christmas Anthem and some carols, while on Christmas Day, the evening service at 7 p.m. will take the nature of a Carol Service, similar to those held in many English parish churches. The offerings throughout the day will bo for the St. Saviour’s Orphanages.

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

The shops in town have worn a holiday appearance’ during the week, there being npcciial displays ol f Kristinas goods, while there have been an unusual bustle in the streets many from the country having come in for shopping. To-day the streets are well filled and the business places generally appear to be kept busy/ attending to the wants of customers.

' Trv our deliciously cooling non-in-toxicating Table Ale. It has the flavour with no after (’fleets. An ideal drink for' both young and old. Kortegast Bros. —Advt.

From two o’clock on Monday afternoon there will bo on sale at Keller s Sample Rooms, a very large assortment of dressed poultry, lamb, bam, and home cookery on behalf of the funds ol / the upper lvokatahi 'tennis Club. A very large assortment of ’Xmas cakes will also be included, and as the country ladies cookery is noted for its excellence, patrons are assured of the very best quality.

Here’s a sporting gift: a tennis racket, and we can make a sporting offer. We have a really fine range of first class rackets that we can offer at prices that will ho a revelation to you. —Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt. Be wise and shop at The Economical Crockery Shop. Toys galore at prices that are right. See our advertisement for prices. You will ho. surprised to see how much you can buy for a few shillings.—Advt. Say, Tommy, have you scon the fine toys in Yarrall’s? By jove, there’s a corker train that Father ’Xmas is going lo bring me. And boats and motor cars, and gosh, there’s everything at Yamill’s Novelty Depot.—Advt. A most useful present: A pair of “ l’hoonix ” puro-silk hose with the new “Special Heel” or “Jenny Lind” •Hid a pair of silk gloves.— Schroder and C'o.—Advt.