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Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1930, Page 4

A regatta will be bold on Lake Tvanieri on Christmas Day commem.--illg at 2 p.in. Come early and often to Yarrall’s Novelty Depot. Gifts acceptable to young and old at prices to suit vour purse/—Advt, H. Young, who has been stationed in Hawke’s Bay for some months past, will be again in evidence during the West Coast circuit, Only a few more days remain in which, to purchase tickets for the R.S.A. art union, for which valuable gold specimens are offered as prizes. The drawing will take place on New Year’s Eve. The Wingatui trainer, D. P. Wilson, was to arrive at Riccnrton yesterday with Black Duke, Assemble, Kerbside, and Wise Choice, and will join today’s special train for the Wept Coast. Matron Strongman of Westland Hospital extends an invitation to all children who have been patients in the institution during the past year, to visit the Hospital on Christmas afternoon at 2 o’clock.—Advt. The Rev. Father A. Cullen, S.M , B.Sc., has been appointed rector of St. Patrick’s College, Wellington, vice the Rev. Father J. Dowling, S.M., M.A., the present rector, who has been appointed rector of the new St. Patrick’s College, Silverstream. The old iSt. Patrick’s, of which Father Cullen, is an old boy, will serve as a day scholars’ college and hostel for Catholic University students. Silverstream will be solely for boarders. [Father A. Cullen is a brother of Father J. Cullen, S.M., at present science master at St. Bede’s College; Christchurch, At the Magistrate's Court, Grey■moUjth, yesterday, John (Doyjj, a young man was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1924, with negligently driving a car on the main Barrytown-Westport road. The S.Mremarked that the evidence on both sides had been, conflicting, making, it necessary for him to look for something else to arrive at a decision as to what happened. He found that in the answer given by defendant when he told Miller that he was driving erratically “to put the likes of you off the road.” Defendant would be convicted and fined £2, with costs £1 2s, witness expenses £1 19s 6d and solicitor’s fee £1 Is. Gregory O’Neil, for whom Mr J. W. Hannan appeared, pleaded not guilty to a charge of committing bigamy, and wap committed for tral at the next sittings of the Supreme Court in Greymouth. Bail was allowed on accused’s own recognisance _of £IOO, and two sureties of £SO each. A large assortment of childrens’ frocks is now showing at Pateisons. Sizes' from 16 to 39. Come in and inspect . Also a wide ’ range of Indies’ is now to hand at very moderate prices.—Advt. Men! We specialise in hats all sizes, all prices, and the latest in style at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. Buy your toys at the Eonomical Crockery shop, cheapest and best in town. B. Stephens proprietress.— Advt. Men! We have just landed fresh stocks of Borsaliuo and Stetson hats inspection invited. W. H. Stopforth.— Advt. Boys! Give her a pair of Aristoc hose. We have a full range of shades and qualities at W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt. Xmas shopping is a pleasure at the Economical Crockery shop, where you can buy gifts of every description at lowest prices. Inspect our display of new statury the ideal Xmas gift. Economical Crockery shop. P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt. Christmas attractions at Schroder’s Christmas fair can be found in exquisite lingerie, hosiery, gloves, sports hats, choice millinery, summer wraps, dainty frocks, delightful napery. happi coats for beach wear, handkerchiefs, delicate soaps and perfumes by Yardley and Mornv. Inspection cordially invited and every attention n assured at. Schroder’s.—Advt. Get instant relief from coughs and colds—inhale NAZOL, the scientific, common-sense remedy. Disinfects the circle of infection. New double size at 2s fid contains ]2O full doses,—Advt.

A notico relative to the registration of dogs tor the year 1031 appears m this issue.

Mails which left Auckland on November 18th per Niagara via Vancouver, arrived at London on December 20th. ,

In connection with the holiday season the “Guardian” will not be published on Thursday (Christmas Day) or Friday (Boxing Day.)

New stocks of Ladies’ Hand Bags and Travelling requisites suitable ior presents at Yarrali’s, Revell street.— Advt.

Tlie visit of the Plnnket Nurse will talvo place to-morrow (Wednesday) instead ol Friday. The morning wifi i/c occupied with the usual calls and in the afternoon the Nurse may he interviewed at St. Andrew’s Hall.

There was a large number from the country in town yesterday and today, and the business placep report a satisfactory turnover, though of course I;he conditions are not as good as a year ago.

A notico appears in this issue in regard to the traffic to and from the racecourse on race days. Also with regard to the closing of Revell Street to vehicular traffic on Christmas anu NeW Year Eves.

“My boys have had vary bad luck this year,” writes a Canadian father to a New Zealander (states the Auckland “Star”. They had a splendid crop just near ripening, when along came a hailstorm (stones larger than eggs) and in ten minutes destroyed everything. Instead of getting about £BOO each for their year’s work, they have made £BO. A hailstorm is really a fearsome thing over here. I have seen the hood of a rnot-or-car perforated by huge stones.”

The Miniature Golf Course in Tanered . Street was opened successfully last evening, and much interest was shown in the lay-out of the various greens. The course will prove of interest to golfers and non-golfers, as the latter can at once pick up the play, which is devoted to putting, various obstacles making the shots of a difficult nature. Laist night much interest was shown in the play and the onlookers found keen enjoyment in the efforts of those playing. The green will be open to-night at 7 o’clock and to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, and in the evening at 7 o’clock and on race nights from 7 o’clock. No charge for admission, players Is per round of the course.

Shirts make good serviceable presents. Our range is the largest in town, priced from 4s lid to 50s each. AV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

With ’Xuiae only a few weeks away its none too early to select your 1 ’Xmas gifts—lf “What to give” Is your prqbletn, solve it easily and appropriately with furniture, cushions, linen, upholstered chairs, gramophones and records, carpets, crockery, erystal, all gifts of thoughtfulness and lasting remembrances. You will find beautiful, practical, and serviceable goods at Harley’s, the huge West Coast Complete Home Furnishers, Greymouth, at prices to meet your requirements. —Advt.

Men! Buy the latest in shirts. AA T e have the latest American shirts and underpants to match, American coat shirts etc. at AY. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

Baldness Unnecessary! Use Brice’s Special Strength Regenerator and Circassian Cream. Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—Advt.

AVhen you buy vinegar get the best. Stipulate Sharland’s Vinegar. So pure, so piquant, so strong.

Mother's! If you want quality, style and appearance' in boy’s suits inspect our range before buying elsewhere. It will pay you.—AV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Men! Tins value, Quality, style, and price of our ready-to-wear suits, defy all competition at AV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Clean, Healthy Scalp means luxurious hair. Use Brice’s Regenerator and Dandruff Prescription. Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—Advt.

Xmas gifts the men prefer. Fancy silk scarves, luvisca and silk shirts, pyjama suits, hats, fancy socks, ties, handkerchiefs, etc. These can be found in all the latest at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

Gifts the ladies will appreciate this Xmas. Fancy bordered linen supper cloths, tray cloths, Cushions, fancy towels, perfume sets, handkerchiefs, silk hose, utility shopping bags, etc. Call to-day and select fronts a large assortment at Frank Bade’s. —Advt.

The circle of infection for coughs, colds, sore throats, and influenza includes the throat and nose. Disinfect the bronchial passages with “Nazol.” A sure, safeguard against infection. New double size—l2o full doses for 2s fid.

“Nazol” is the scientific, commonsense remedy for coughs, colds and hay fever. Clears the bronclr’al passages. Gives prompt relief. 120 doses are contained in the. new double size for 2s 6d.—Advt.

Mon's and ladies fancy handkerchiefs, nicely boxed, very suitable for ’Xmas gifts. Prices right at Frank I‘ado’s,—.\dvt ;

Race cards for the Westland Racing Club’s meeting on Boxing Day are obtainable at the “Guardian” Office. Price Is each.

The Christmas vacation for solicitors practising in Westland has been fixed by the Westland District Law Society from the 24th December, 1930, until the 11th day of January, 1931, both days inclusive.—Advt.

Patersons have a. wonderful large collection of Xmas handkerchiefs boxed and separate at prices to suit all pockets, also a dainty selection fancy need'e cases, soap, and perfumes, linen i, ‘ - cloths and runners, etc., etc. Men’s “d wear a speciality. See these for yourselves.—Advt.

’Xmas presents selected from the following will be appreciated. Parisian ties, fancy sox, braces, sillc carves, pyjamas, shirts, handkerchiefs, collars etc. all new stock at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Scalp Troubles relieved with Brice’s Special Strength Regenerator.’Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—Advt.