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Hokitika Guardian, 11 December 1931, Page 4

Nominations for all events at the meeting-, of the Westland Trotting Club close to-night will the Secterary, Mr M. Houston.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Westland Competitions Society trill he held on Monday afternoon next at 4.30 o’clock at the County Chambers.

7he handicaps for the Hokitika races are due to-day and acceptances close at 8.30 o’clock on Friday evening next. Meantime matters at the racecourse in connection with the new stand accommodation are being rapidly advanced, and everything will be in good order for the race meeting.

Patrons are notified tha-t cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt.

The applications from stalkers lor blocks in the South Wetsla-nd area under the control of the Westland Acclimatisation Society are reduced considerably in number this season.

Some English stalkers for whom blocks had been reserved, now advise they are unable to come. The blocks as at present allocated for this season are : Block 3, M. Keith Richards, Rotorua; Block 5, Colonel Swayne, England; Block 7, Captain A. Richardson. Taupo: Block 8, Olliver Bros., Otago; Several block's remain open for ap-

plication, and it is likely another two will be taken up in the early future.

At the Westport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday before Messrs J. H. Harkness and A. G. Marshall, J’« P., Robert Philp, of Scddonville, was charged:“That on or about January 31, 1929, and on divers dates between then and May 11, 1931, at Seddouville, he did steal sums of money totalling £22-5 os 3s. the property of the Mokihinui Valley Medical Association. Accused pleaded guilty, and was committed to the next sitting of the Supreme Court- at Westport for sentence. Bail was allowed in £IOO self and one surety of £IOO or two of £SO.

The local hotelkeepers and others are rendering every assistance to the Westland Racing Club at the forthcoming race meeting. Following a suggestion by Mr A. Nancekivell ait- the time of the fire which destroyed the grandstand, the hotelkeepers have decided to conduct the booths for the benefit of the Club. No. 1 booth will be in charge of f> Mr A. Nancekivell of the Railway Hotel, and No. 2 of Mr J. J. Mclntosh, Red Lion Hotel. There have been many proposed gifts of wines and spirits from the hotelkeepers and various houses, as well as beer and cordials from the manufacturers. The ready help is much appreciated by the Club as the financial -assistance will be very helpful in this time of stringency. The publ.cians’ bars will be centred in the new stand, which is now completed practicably.

At the address below, skilled and fashionabl'e hairdressing is a speciality. The most up to date equipment for hair waving, shampooing and other treatment has been installed and your most exact ng requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla Stephens, Revel] Street, Hokitika.—Advt. To Men.—Special ’Xmas Prices for worsted and navy serge suits at Addisons. Fit and style guaranteed. Sizes 3 to 6. See window display.— Advt.

Turners have arriving on Saturday green peas and tomatoes.

The Anglican Service at Kokatahi on Sunday will be Evensong at 2 p.m.

The formal declaration of the Westland poll is made in this issue by the Returning Officer, Mr R. Cox.

A final reminder is given of the

auction sale by Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. of Mrs Cherrie’s furniture and ef-

fects at Ross to-morrow at 2 p.m

The rights and privileges of the Westland Trotting Club’s summer meeting will he sold hv auction at the Princess Theatre to-morrow ;;Herat 3 o’clock.

A team of bo v cricketers representing Hokitika and surrounding centres will leave for Christchurch to-morrow

and will play two matches against teams from the Canterbury Boys’ Association. The team will return next Thursday.

Messrs McMahon and Lee, Reefton, in another column in this issue, advertise a sale of cattle at the Wataroa vards on Wednesday, December 16. One hundred fat and forward three year old Hereford steers and heifers will be offered.

A handsome mottled silver l ine shield suitably mounted, has Ken presented by the Patron of the Karoro Sports Club', Mr Gerald Perotti, for competition amongst boys attending the primary schools in the Grey and Westland districts, fit a relay race at the annual sports meeting of the Club.

In the November number of “Beau-

ty Culture” can be seen all the latest; settings as worn by the leading Hollywood Film Stars. You can choose your own style of setting and have it done at The Divinia Toilet Saloon, Revell Street. Have your facial and hair treatment before Ninas, Clients are respectfully asked to make appointments early as appointments for Xmas week are already numerous. ’Phone 193 for appointments.

A sitting of the Westland Licensing Committee was held yesterday at noon when there were present Messrs F- McGregor (chair) J. Gocdal], R. Chesterman and J. B. Kent, when the following applications were dealt with :—Vesting of license of Club ELtel Hokitika as from Mary Winifred Devaney and Imelda Julia Devaney to James Devaney.—Granted. Transfer of Railway Hotel license Greymouth, form John Morresey to William Pat"ick O’Rrien.—Granted. Transfer of ColJogan’s Hotel license Greymouth, from .James Collogan to John Harwell. —Granted. Transfer of Golden Eagle Hotel license, Greymouth from James Steel to Hugh Campbell Steel.— Granted.

At a meeting of the Greymouth Competitions Society the Treasurer, 'Mr Keating, detailed the cost attached to the competition festival, He stated that the total receipts for_ this year amounted to £3lB 2s lid, the main items being dcor takings and reserves £216 os 9d, and entries £4B 10s. Expenses had amounted to £337 judge’s fees being £lO2 19s 6d. The result of the festival showed a loss r ’'° 1 " Bd. which was reduced by special discounts to about £l4. Altogether it had been a good year, the day takings being satisfactory, but the demonstration night had been a fiasco. The first demonstration night had brought in only £33 l£s 6d. nnl the second only £26 13s 6d. In the previous years these demonstration nights bad usually been good far something over £BO. It was rs lved fu view of the reserve fund having become exhausted to make an appeal to the general public for financial assistance.

A pleasant function was held at the residence of Mr G. Hatch, Seweh' St. on Thursday evening, when the members of 'St. Mary's Club met to say fareweiT to Mr T. Hatch, who commenced his new duties on the “Grey Argus” today. A presentation in the form of a wallet was made by the President, Mr J. (Stopforth, who paid a tribute to Mr Hatch for the many services he had rendered the Club. Laudatory remarks were also made by others members. Mr Hatch thanked his fellow-members for Their token of appreciation, and expressed his regret that he was leaving Hokitika, but was pleased to have the opportunity of increasing his experience in the journalistic profession. Supper was dispensed, and musical and elocutionary items were contributed by the members. TVi'th the singing of Auld Lang Syne and He’s a Jolly Good Feliow, a pleasant function terminated. Prior to his departure the members of St. 'Mary s Choir made him a presentation of a fountain pen as a mark of appreciation for his services to that Society. Mr Sanders, who made the presentation, expressed the regret of member at ’losing so valuable a member. Miss A. Daly, organist, supplemented Mr Sanders remarks, and thanked Mr Hatch for his past services. Mr Hatch suitably replied.

Equal I v delightful to give or receive are -the ' silk hosiery, silk and lad gloves, boxed handkerchiefs, soap and perfume compacts, Ladies handbags, necklets and knitted silk underwear in great variety at Addisons. Inspection invited. —Advt. Boys’ dark and light grey worsted suits in all sizes. Prices from 22/6 to 45/-. Also boys’ canoe shirts the newest shades and styles at McKays —Advt.

Yeastcn Tablets are guaranteed pure brewer’s yeast. Refuse imitations. Insist on Yeaston. 2s 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.