LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1928, Page 5

LATE LOCALS.

A household gift is always appreciated and a lovely Axiniiister and Wilton rug or embroidered trav cloths and table cover, make an ideal present.—Schroder and Co.—Advfc. The Lyttelton “Times” reports: Winter conditions returned to Christchurch on Thursday. Exceptionally heavy rain set in at 7.15 a.m. and continued almost without a stop until 5 p.m. The streets then began to dry, tin l clouds rolled away, and for tbe rest of tbe night the clear skies were studded with bright stars. After 6 p.m., tlie air became much colder, and had a deeded wintry feel. Tim rainfall between 8.15 a.in. and 9.15 a-.in. was more than a fifth of an inch. By 5 p.m. when it stopped, tho fall had been 1.52 in. The rainfall this mouths has been mure than five inches. On oniy three occasions since 1902 lias this been exceeded during the whole month of December.

The Christmas stockings at the St. Saviour’s orphanages will- benefit considerably this year by gifts from Hokitika. Last week the All Saints’ Sunday School Held a Christmas party when, instead of each child receiving a present, each child present brought a gift for the orphanage. About seventy young people were present and a large parcel of gifts resulted. A happy evening was spent in. games and music. On Thursday the Young Peoples Guilds gave a party for the same worthy object and again a box full of toys and gifts were donated. These have all been despatched to the orphanage and the kindly thought of tho Hokitika young people should bring joy to tho hearts of many in the institution. Hie Kindgergarten Department are having a Christmas party this afternoon when 1 Father Christmas is to dispense gifts to the little ones from a Christmas tree.

Xmas Gifts of Quality—A very acceptable present—A pair of high class pure silken hose. The following loading lines may he procured at McKay s: “Kavsor” Slipper Heel and Hall'-Ilcol 13s lid and 11s Gd pair; “Heavy Clox” 18s Gd pair; “Rose Marie” Point Heel 15s lid pair; “Gold Star” Point Heel 8s lid pair; “Duchess” Point and Square Heel 8s lid pair;. “Duo-Silk” Square Heel, 8s lid pair; “Vce-Point” 7s lid pair The above pure silk hose in the new shades may he procured at McKay’s Xmas Fair.—Advt.. In order to meet the convenience of customers J ,V. Hall, of the furniture depot, South Revel! St. has opened up a special display of Xmas novelties in the premises next to Turner’s ffuit shop, AYeld Street. Patrons will find a specially attractive display of suitable Xmas presents, including toys, fancy goods, great cockery assortment, pictures, rugs, carpets etc. The heavier goods, including furniture are still on view at the South Revell Street depot. —Advfc ’Xmas gifts in great profusion at McKays ’Xmas Fair.—Advt. Plain and striped fancy shirts, Parisian ties, handkerchief boxes, novelty braces; smart designs in wool and art silk sox, any of these will appeal to your gentlemen friends. — Schroder and Co.—Advt. Paterson’s have just opened up a very large assortment of fugi silk frocks also a further range of crepe-de-chino frocks and summer tweed coats in a big variety of colours. See our ’Xmas goods.—Advt. Ladies’ Hose make good Xmas Boxes. Tho following lines are most acceptable to those who require a good-look-ing, good wearing stocking at a medium price: “Lady Fair” 2s 3d; “Laddafre” art silk 2s Gd; “Selwyn” 2s lid; “Radio Nusvlk” 3s lid; “Lady Daphne” 4s lid; “Knit-2-Fit” 4s lid; “Three Queens” 4s lid; “Bonds” Gs Gd ; “Silk Arfco” Gs lid. All in a good variety of shades at McKay’s Xmas Fair—-Advt..