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Hokitika Guardian, 14 December 1929, Page 4

Nominations for the Inangahua Trotting Club meeting close to-night iU 9- o’clock. The telegraph office closes at 8 p.m.

Splendid record nominations were received last night by the Westland Trotting Club for their New Year meeting. The list appears in another column.

M James King, bookseller has just had printed a special series of post cards and views c'f Westland. The series printed in Scotland, is an excellent one, containing many new views, and should be popular with visitors and for sending abroad.

A camping place for touring motorists, has by request been established at the Hokitika racecourse,. A Christchurch visitor this week expressed pleasure and gratification at the pleasant surroundings. The Automobile Association has made provision for cooking by gas and other conveniences for tlie visiting motorists.

The Lake Kanicri Boat Club lias decided to bold two days racing at Lake Kanicri, on Wednesday, December 25th (Christmas Day) and on Saturday (December 28th). In this issue particulars of the events for the two days appear. Nominations close with the Secretary, Mr Jos. W. H McGeorge on Wednesday next, December 18th, at 8 p.m.

A visitor to the Hokitika racecouise this week remarked on its splendid condition and very trim appealance. The grounds and track are certainly in very good order, and patrons lor the Boxing Day meeting are certain +o bo pleased with the preparations made to ensure good racing. The appointments are also in first class order, and present a well cared for appearance.

A start will be made early in the New Year with the erection of Chancellor Ridge hut on the Fox Glacier. The hut has been put together at Timaru, and the woodwork will consist of Oregon pine. It is being sent south in bundles of forty pounds weight, as the material has to be packed by man power to the site for erection. The Alpine Club undertook originally the erection of this hut, but the Tourist Department final'}’ prividing the grant, and the work is now being carried out bv the Public Works Department.

It is the intention of the Pub ic Works Department to place Westland men seeking employment on the construction df the main south road ft Welleka. Parties may he formed erd contracts will be let for various sections. Comfortable hutments have been supplied for accommodation, and stores etc., are obtainable at reasonable prices. Those desiring work can obtain steady employment for sometime, as there is a considerable expenditure to be carried out.

Toys a.t Toohey’s include: Motor ears, fire engines, motor cycles, all with electric light; aeroplanes that fly, tool sets, meccano sets and toys of every description. Fifty per cent, of our toys are made in England. Call at Tooliev’s Arcade.—Advt.

We are now making a display of the better class of toy and invite your inspection Motor cars from fld to €6 ].os, boys’ tricycles 25s to £4. horses on stands £2 to £5. school tennis rackets and cricket sets in all prices at; Yarrall’s N’ovelty Depot.—Advt,

Addison’s—The house for gifts! Goods at keen, competitive prices. Call and inspect.—Advt.

Consumers of gas are notified that accounts for the month of November must he paid before 4 p.m.' on Monday next, Dec. 16th. to secure discount.

A slight shock of earthquake was felt at Beef ton about a quarter to- four ou Thursday morning. A quake was also felt at about 10 minutes to eleven.

What could ho more suitable for a Xmas present than a good fountain pen ? I have them from 3s Gd to 30s, every pen guaranteed and all parts kept in stock. Toohey’s Arcade. — Advt.

A final reminder is given of the Tennis Dance to he held in the Three Mile Hall this Staurday evening. Complete arrangements have been made and those attending will he assured of first class attention.

The improvement in road access and accommodation has resylted in a large influx of visitors to the Fox Glacier. For the information of our readers who are interested, ive reprint extracts from the Lands and Survey Report of 1895-6. The special reports on the Glacier were made by Mr W. Wilson, Surveyor and the late Mr C. E. Douglas, Explorer.

Gifts for men—Pyjamas, shirts, sports wear, scarves, belts, suspenders, ties and a great variety in handkerchiefs from 7d to Is 3d each. Addison’s—Advt.

On Wednesday at Christchurch, the Royal Musical Society will render the ‘Messiah” in the Civic Hall. Mr Arnold Perry will sing the tenor part. As the rendition will be broadcasted by 3 Y.A. there will be a general opportunity of hearing this popular Christmas presentation.

School Concert Important Announcement. —As it has now been decided to hold the concert on both Wednesday and Thursday next, the following arrangements have been made regard-' ing tickets and booking. All tickets already sold may be used either night. The Box Plan will be open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday afternoon next as Miss Mclntosh’s shop, reservations will be available for both nights. Those who have already booked 'for Thursday may transfer their seats to Wednesday night ou presentation of tickets. Hoklof downstairs tickets may also exchange tickets for circle seats on payment of the difference in price and booking fee. Prices: Circle 2s 6d and 3d booking fee. Front stalls 2s; back stalls Is. No further downstair tickets will be issued. The additional seats now available will be sold a.t the door.

The shelter but at Hans Bay, Lake lianieri, provided by the Tourist Department at the request of the Acclimatisation Society, was erected during the week. It is placed in a handy position to the Tahua track, and provides camping accommodation for those desirous of staying over night and making an early start on the mountain climb. It is available also to bathers as a dressing room, there being a shelving beach on the water front The shelter will be much used by picnic parties visiting the lake for the day. During the holiday season it is intended to have the open crossing of Talma Creek maintained in passaide order so that motorists may use the newly constructed road towards Dorothy Falls, as far as the roadway now permits vehicle traffic. The new road gives several pleasing waterscape views of the lake, new even to regular patrons of Lake Kanicri.

No need to worry over your Xmas Gifts. Just come along to the Ecc comical Crockery Shop and the gif\ problem is easily solved. Fancy cups and saucers from Is each. Beautiful range of vasos from Is. Special Xmas range of tumblers in all sizes, 6d each. Full supply of white coupes now in stock.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.— Advt.

The problem of Christmas gifts is easily solved if you shop at Ross’s Cycle, Sports'and Music Depot. Make your gifts utility gifts. Ask to see our large selection of joy-cycles and cycles. —B.

Good tennis halls are as essential as a good racket if you wish to play at your best. That is why good players demand Davis (1930) balls, 3s 6d a pair at Ross’s Sports Depot.—7.

Shopping these days is a pleasure and it is surrpising when buying gifts for the family how far your money goes when shopping at Paterson’s. A special selection of the newest, popular, practical and useful gifts that will be appreciated at the keenest of prices. —Advt.

The biggest and best show of toys in town now on show at the Economical Crockerf Shoo. Dolls of all descriptions, prices from 6d to 40s. Dolls prams and tricycles galore. Call and inspect.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.— Advt.

Sharland’s Vinegar makes delightful salads it is so pure, piquant, and strong. Use it always! All grocers sell “ Sharland’s in bottle or bulk. —Advt.

Sharland’s Vinegar is pure, strong ami piquant. Incomparable for salads, sauces and pickles. Stipulate “Sharland’s.” All grocers, in bulk or bottles.—Advt.

Come to Mclyay’s for Moray’s—hath powder, boxes of soap, and face powder, also lavendar water No. 65, —Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at Harihari on Saturday, 21st. Dec.

The Municipal Band will render ati the Westland Hospital to-morrow the programme which was postponed last Sunday.

A fine line of 100 .station Hereford Bullocks went through to Ross by this; morning’s train, from Canterbury. They are for South Westland settlers’ requirements.

Lines of interest showing at Addisons: Ladies’ and children’s millinery and Mexican beach hats, gloves, hos- \ iery, tray and supper ■ cloths, bed- J spreads in pink and blue shades—lis Gd, 31s and 375, just opened. Call to-day.—Advt.

Yesterday Mr J. M. Samson, of the Public Works Depatrment, inspected Mahinapua Creek with a view to arranging for the expenditure of the Tourist Vote obtained on the application of the Westland Acclimatisation Society. It is understood the work m he carried out will include the erection of a 40-ft. jetty in deep water at Shanghai Point, and the construction of a six chain approach track. The balance of the vote will be devoted to creek-clearing, commencing at the falls where a channel will be cleared of large' stones. Thereafter some one hundred snags are to be removed and a trial will be made of weed clearing with a drag harrow. The work will be carried out by day labor under the direction of Overseer Millner of the Westland County Council.

Men ! Here is a special service for “late comers.” We are prepared to take orders for Suits-to-Measure up to Monday, 16th. December, and guarantee delivery before Xmas. Call early. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Hand bags for the ladies. Our complete shipments have now arrived; our range of styles, designs and colourings is large. Our values are, unbeatable. Our prices range from 5s to 50s. See the special window display at Yarrall’s, Revell St. —Advt.