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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1930, Page 4

Tlip “Guardinn” will not be published to-morrow (Christmas Day) or on Friday (Boxing Day). New stocks of Ladies’ Hand Bags and Travelling requisites suitable lor presents at Yarrall's, Revell Street— Advt.

st. Paul’s Methodist Church intimate a Song Service for Xmas night.

Methodist- services will he conducted on Sunday next at Ross at 11 p.m., Wait-aba 2.30 p.m.

Messrs Butler Bros. Ltd. insert a warning to persons trespassing on their freehold with dog or gun.

Come early and often to Van-all's Novelty Depot. Gifts acceptable to young and old at prices to suit- your purse.—Advt.

Tenders, returnable lx 1 fore. 29th January, are invited in thin issue for the erection of No. 2 villa at Hokitika Mental. Hospital.

A Tourist vote o' - £IOO has been authorised to the County Council for the improvement of Mahinapua road to the lakeside. Yesterday a party of Rdatapu workmen idled through the stoppage of the adjacent (sawmill, was put on to the work. The opening was very acceptable to those available for tiie work.

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

The Borough Council is having useful work done in the planing of the main highway at the entrance road sections to the town. Both roads had become badly corrugated, and tbe effect of the heavily shod drag is to iron down Die bumps, Tbe County road plant is loaned for tbe purpose.

The eases of infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury -and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on Monday were one-half less than tbe total for the previous week. Last w eek’s total was 14, as follows •—Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 3; diphtheria, 1; enteric, 1; tuberculosis, 5. West Coast: Diphtheria, 2; tuberculoids, 1; erysipelas, 1. No deaths from infections diseases were reported last week in either district.

i Regarding unemployment, advice has been received that the second “grant of £SO has been authorised to the local Committee under the No. 2 • scheme. This scheme, however, operates only when citizens (town or country) are prepared to take advantage of the half wages subsidy. Those employed already are giving satisfaction •In useful work, and to assist in providing work more help might be forth•.'coming from those who can arrange for the extra labour. So far no move has been made by any farmers to take advantage of the scheme. At the request of the Labour party representatives, Messrs McGavin and Harvey have been added to the local unemployment committee.

The summer meeting of the Westland Racing Club is set down for Friday (Boxing Day) and Saturday. The Hokitika racecourse iis in capital order for the occasion, while the grounds arid appointments reflect the fullest credit on the Caretaker. Tbe fields are good for Friday’s racing, and the quality engaged is of a higher standard than usual. An enjoyable meeting should result. For the convenience of visitors the train service serves all localities on the Westland section. Tile ,Clit') has arranged for the attendance of the Municipal Band, and Mr H. T. Parry is installing the parryphone for the occasion, and there will be plenty of music to add to the bar-, inony of the gathering. Most of the horses engaged at the meeting have now arrived, and already there is an influx of visitors. Everything points to a very enjoyable and successful gathering, and the Club should have a prospering meeting,

A large assortment of childrens’ frocks is now showing at Patersons. Sizes from 16 to 39. Come in and inspect . Also a wide rnnge of ladies’ 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. P. Stephens proprietress.— Advt.

Men! We have just landed fresh stocks of Borsalino 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 tbe 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 Morny. Inspection cordially invited and every attention is 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 6d contains 120 full doses.—-Advt.

Mrs Bieheno whose death in a fire at Waitara was reported yesterday was the mother of Mr \Y. C. Bieheno, .•Voting-Headmaster of the Grey Main School.

A progressive pairs bowling tournament will be played on the local green to-morrow (Christmas Day) players desiring to take part are requested to be on the ground at 9.20 a.m. when the draw will he made, play commencing a.t 9.40 a.m. and continuing till noon, resuming again at 2 p.m.

The Runanga Bowling Club lias issued a challenge to Hokitika the holders of the Reynolds Badges for a match on January 3rd., but the date will not be suitable, owing to the Westland Trotting Club meeting taking place that day. 'Die game will probably be played a week later.

The special attraction for Friday (Boxing Day) night is the Kanieri Tennis Club’s ball in the Public Hall Kanieri. The music will be provided bv Fred Smith’s Orchestra from Christchurch and with a. good floor ‘and the usual complete arrangements. The night should prove a real holiday attraction.

The order of JVlasses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish to-morrow (Christmas Day) will he as follows:- • Hokitika 12 (midnight), 8 a.m., and 8.30 a.m., Arahura 10 a.m., Kanieri 8.30 a,m. On Sunday next, December 28th, the order will be Kokatahi 10 a.m., Kanieri 8,30 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a,m., 7 p.m.

The Black Hand Society are holding a dance in the R.S.A, Hall on New Year's Eve commencing at 9.30, The 'Society's Orchestra will be on deck and will carry on until the ship sinks. They intend to say Good Bye to 1930 at midnight, and will give a rousing welcome to 1931 from then onwards. Admission 2s 6d.—Advt.

Last evening a party of entertainers visited the Men tab Hospital awl Westland Hospital for the purpose of giving a concert for the inmates. At each institution the visitors were cordially received and their efforts were much' appreciated. The programme consisted of bright musical numbers, and in addition a. combined choir rendered Christmas Carols. At the conclusion of the concert at the Westland Hospital, the Matron kindly entertained the party at supper.

At a public meeting held at Kumara to elect a medical committee for the ensuing year, Mr James Murphy presided. Tn his opening remarks, he statthat the small attendance was not encouraging, but apparently the public were satisfied with the committee’s past year’s work. Mr W. H. Evenden (hon. secretary)* read the balance sheet which showed a small credit balance. The Chairman regretted that some people failed to respond to the collectors’ appeal to pay the annual call of £l. Mr H. Hamer supported the remarks of the Chairman, and said that only for the success of the. ball, they would not be able to show a credi.t balance. Other speakers, Messrs J. A. Peever, G. Pamment, M, Treacy, J. Hurren and G. McEnaney eulogised the good work of the Chair* man and Hon, Secretary. The old committee were re-elected, and collectors were asked to endeavour to collect sufficient before the end of the year, in order to pay the first instalment to the Westland Hospital Board.

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

With ’Xmiifi only a few weeks away its none too early to select your ’Xmas gifts—lf “What to give” is your problem, solve it easily and appropriately with furniture, cushions, linen, upholstered chairs, gramophones and records, carpets, crockery, crystal, all gifts of thoughtfulness and lasting remembrances. You will find ibeautiful, practical, and serviceable goods at Harley’s, the huge ■ Coast Complete Home Furnishers, Grey mouth, at prices to meet your requirements. —Advt,

Men! Buy the latest in shirts. We have the latest American shirts and underpants to match, American coat shirts etc. at W. H, Stopforth’s.— Advt,

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

When 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 ( 4n boy’s suits inspect our range before buying elsewhere. Tt will pay you.—W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Men 1 The value, Quality, style, and price of our ready-to-wear suits, defy all competition at W. 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.

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

a" TT Air Arnold Perry surgeon dentist notifies the surgery closes down tonight until Monday January 12tli. :t The Aiiglieian Service on Sunday at Kokatahi will be Holy Communion at 10 o’clock and .at Koiterangi Holy Communion at 11.30 a.m. A rich find of gold in the Blackwater district has been made by two well-known prospectors, (says the Westport “News.”) The area has been applied lor together with water rights which will give a company IT which it is proposed to form all the * water required for working the alluvial and other deposits. One of the prospectors, speaking of the find,'said in his opinion it was ’ the next best to the gold discovery on the Ross Flats. Gold has been traced from top to bottom on a, face of 300 feet.

At the Magistrate’s Court on Monday before Mr D. J. Evans J.P., John Gray charged ' with drunkenness was fined £1 or 48 hours imprisonment, and allowed seven days to pay the fine. This morning at the Police Court, befor# Messrs Evans and H. T. Parry, J Justices, the same accused was charged with being found drunk atid aish with ' being an idle person without visible , , nj 14 means of support. ’On ; the first ; 4 - charge accused was convicted and discharged, and on the second convicted and sentenced to one month in Grey mouth gaol.

The Borough and Harbour author!- i - ■ ties held a conference this, morning relative to a site for a Borough .rubbish dump, Mr M. .Houston . Th«v : Mayor (Mr Perry) explained the position that the Borough desired 1 to re-. : tain the former beach site,. but strict- p: er control would be enforced. It was proposed to let the sole carting ,of rubbish by contract to one carter, who would be responsible for the condition of the dump, and take all necessary precautions against unauthorised use of th© dump. Mr Evans, stated the town had no other suitable place, and th© site would be the most economical for the ratepayers. Mr Heenan pointed out how the dump had been misused in the past, Mr , McTn+osh moved and Mr Richards seconded that the request of the de- ; putation be granted. This was sup- i ported by th© Chairman and 'carried. ' ; j The necessary action will now be taken by the Borough Council. Exquisite Indian handworked em- ~ broidered linen napery, including dainty handkerchiefs, afternoon, and supper sets just opened out at Schroder’s, suitable for Christmas gifts. , v Also very dainty bed spreads.—Advt. Patersons have a wonderful large collection of Xmas handkerchiefs boxed , and, separate at prices to suit all pockets, also a dainty selection fancy -'L needle cases, soap, and perfumes, linen cloths and runners, etc., etc. Men’s wear a speciality. See these for yourselves.—Advt. >Xmas presents selected from. the following will be appreciated; Parisian ties, fancy sox, braces, silk carves, pvjamns, shirts, handkerchiefs,' collars etc. all new stock at W. H, Stop. forth’s. —Advt, Scalp Troubles relieved with Brice’s Special Strength Regenerator. Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—Advt. ....