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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1931, Page 4

The “Guardian” will not be published to-morrow, Friday, (Chi istnias Day) or on Saturday (Boxing Day).

Buy New Zealand-made goods when purchasing Xmas gifts at \V. H. Stopforths.—Advt.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of time table alterations and additions in connection with the ’Xmas and New Year holidays, and Races at Oinoto on Ist. and 2nd. January.

Men! McKays are now showing the well-known Minster Suits in the latest material and styles. The only hand made box suit r.ow on sale.—Advt.

The Westland Racing Club’s fixture for Saturday and Monday, will be the principal hand event for the holiday -season. On each day the races will start at 12.15. The Club has made special preparations for the meeting and a large attendance is expected. The Municipal Band will be present both days and discourse popular programmes.

Special reductoins in furnishings, Administer Runner 27i.n. wide, 11s 6d yard. Tapestry Runner, 27in. wide, 5s lid yard. Wilton Rugs, 22s 6d, Axminister Rugs 13s 6d. Mattresses Single and Double Bed at special prices, We defy competition at McKay’s,

A large crowd of dancers are anticipated for the opening- dance of the 6th. tour of Fred Smith’s Dance Orchestra. on Saturday night. Continuous music is being played from b.oO p.m. and all the latest dance numbers will be featured. Mr Smith is bringing a competent band over with him and dancers are sure to enjoy the function arranged.

Special discount will be given on all our holiday Frocks and Hats, see our advertisement. The finest selection in town bought to advantage off Schroder and Co.- -Advt.

The heavy flood of yesterday scoured the district roads in the Koiterangi district. Vine Creek caused some damage to Station road, while a culvert washed out on McArthur road. All the creeks were very high in that district, and it was fortunate not more damage was done. The most serious damage done was repaired - by night fall for . the- -safety of traffic. The ford crossings on Dorothy Falls road, which had been repaired earlier in the week, washed out again, and will be restored to-day, Lake Kanieri road escaped serious damage only minor scours being reported.

Parisian Ties, Godwin and Sehvyn fancy soxs make suitable Xmas gifts. Note these goods are made in New Zealand, and guaranteed.—W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

A Dunedin mining party, led by a well-known geologist, who crossed the ' Haa-st pass last week en route to a | remote and abandoned mining field on I the West Coast, have reached their | destination after a long overland trip - with well-laden pack horses. They were surprised, says a correspondent in the Otago Times, to find newly-cut tracks leading to- distant and very isolated mining camps, where others were working or preparing the working of claims. An old miner, the foremost in this miniature rush, produced a fair quantity of alluvial gold won that week. Another party is borina: on the old Haast Beach diggings, which first knew nctivitiy in 1865. A rich lead wais later ‘Wandoned, as there was then no machinery to deal with the excessive wafer experienced when the lead went upon a swamp. Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt.

At lvaiiieri on Monday night the annual ball takes place in aid of tut funds of the Kanieri Tennis Club.

The' town Clerk notifies that the deg tax for 1932 will be 10s, with sheep dogs 2s 6cl.

Men! Just to hand special line oi navy serge suits, usual price, 5 guineas, Xmas cash price 92/6. —W. Tl. Stopforth.—Advt.

In the Waitaha Hall on New Year’s Eve a ball will be held, music being played bv the Ross Orchestra. Hi. programme will include several novelty dances. Admission gents. 3s, Indies 2s, double ticket -os. Ait ■ -'

Now is the time to secure gifts at very low prices. Fancy sox, shirts, ties, belts, trousers, init'al and plain handkerchiefs all for the men at.'McKays.—Advt.

The Hokitika Boxing Club are holding a special tourney on Saturday night commencing at 7.15 o’clock in the Swimming . Hath enclosure. A good programme has been arranged that should attract patrons, including a special bout.

Soaps, perfumes, powders, also many other novelties are included in the wide range of useful articles suitable for presents. Prices reasonable at McKays.—Advt.

An eight inch water main in Hampden Street burst enr-ly yesterday morning, necessitating the shutting down of tlio water supply in the northern part of the town. The pip: ryas replaced, the time occupied being about seven hours.

The death took ■ place at the Grey Hospital yesterday of Miss Gladys Teresa Sumner, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Sumner of Paroa, at the age of 2-1 years. The deceased young lady had been ailing for some considerable time. She was a favourite with all who knew her.

The proprietors, of “The N.Z. Financial Times” have agreed to publish in the December issue of their journal an apology admitting' that the article they published in their August Number concerning the Mercantile and General Insurance Company, LinTterl, was unjustified and unwarranted. Having received this apology, the Mercantile and General • Insurance Company, Limited; has agreed to discontinue its action against the proprietors of ‘‘The N.Z. Financial Times.”

The residents are reminded of the fact that Kevell Street will be closed to all vehicular tarffie this evening, and 'also on New Year’s Eve, between the hours of 7 o’clock and 10 o’clock, in order to obviate danger in this crowded thoroughfare as well as to minimise the congestion. The Borough Council has also decreed that vehicular traffic to and from the race course on Saturday and Monday, shall, prior to the races, travel to tlie course by way of Hampden Street, returning via the Eastern Boundary, end Stafford St., and after the races from the course by way of Hampden Street, returning via Stafford Street and Eastern Boundary.

A Koiterangi correspondent writes: There was a large gathering in the Lower Koiterangi school last Thursday afternoon. Miss Jean Dixon who is leaving the school was entertained at afternoon tea. Mr S. De Phillipi presided and in a short speech spoke of the good work rendered by Miss Dixon during her term as assistant teacher. Miss lieno De Phillipi read an address and presented Miss Dixon with a handsome fountain pen. The recipient on rising to reply was greeted with applause. In returning thanks she said she found it difficult to find words to express her feelings for the kind remarks and the nice * present given her. Afternoon tea was handed round and a number of musical items given by the children. The function ended with the singing of the National Anthem.

On Thursday evening, last the distribution of prizes, games competitions and dancing comprised the breaking up ceremony of the Humphrey’s School. The Chairman, (Mr Lo-pas) presented the prizes to the scholars and added . a mead of praise to- the teacher, Miss Shaw, whom he remarked had worked so diligently to bring her pupils to such a high standard of scholarship. Three proficiencies had been gained out of five candidates which was very gratifying. Mr Lopas stressed the need of the children to honour their parents and heed their advice, also to love their country so that they would grow up good men and women. In doing this they would he honouring themselves. Mr Lopas called upon the children to give Miss Shaw three cheers, which they did accompanied by “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Miss Rose Martin at this stage opresented Miss Shaw with a writing case as a small token of the esteein and regard in which she was held by her pupils. The competition “bottle drive” was won by Mr Robert Bradley and his little daughter Melva. This was a most exciting event and caused' much merriment. The annual school picnic f was voted to be held at Kanierj Lake at the resumption of school. Music for the dancing was supplied hv Mesdames lLeeze, Harcourt and Mr E. Cooke, whilst Mr A. Thomas made an admirable M.C. Supper was handed during the evening and a very enjoyable function terminated.

A new pair of towels, sheets, or hose, make suitable gifts for mother. —W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.