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Hokitika Guardian, 28 December 1931, Page 4

To-night at the Kanieri Publx- Hall a grand ball will be held in aid of the funds of the Kanieri Tennis Club.

The second day’/j races of the Westland Racing Club meeting are taking place this afternoon. The “Guardian” being published at noon.

There was a considerable run in the river on Friday, consequent on the ram of the early morning. There was a good stream coming through the cut, made 'n the gravel hank with a view to bringing the water into the north side of the river.

The i'ain on Christmas morning made it necessary for all outdoor fixtures to be postponed, including the cricket lnlitcli announced for Cats Squate,

The Gael, which left Oleum on Thursday meriting at ID o’clock, called in at Bruce Bay and unloaded cargo, taking in some sheep and arriving in the roadstead early on Friday morning and coming to the wharf about 8 o’clock. The Bluff Harbour Board, which for some time past has been considering the tenders received for its new tug, lias decided to accent that . submitted by Lobnild and Co., Renfrew, Scotland. The contract price agreed upon is £35.250 for the vessel complete and delivered at Bluff. The contract was signed to-dav in London, and it is expected that the vessel, which will bear the name of T.S.S. Awarua, will be delivered at Bluff at the end of December, 1932.

Tlie regal'd in which the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr Forbes, is held in London, was made apparent to Mr C. ■S. Thomas, a prominent Christchurch barrister, who returned from a tour’ahroad. Mr Thomas said that Mr Forbes made a great impression at the Imperial Conference because of Iris straightforward honesty of purpose. A leading London banker told Mr Thomas that, In his opinion, Mr Forbes was the outstanding colonial statesman of the decade.

As a result of the utilisation of unemployment funds for the encouragement of prospecting for minerals, a report was recently submitted to the Mines Department by the leader of a prospecting party which had worked in the Dusky Sound district, Samples of various mineralised rocks are being investigated by the Dominion Laboratory, and already there is sufficient justification for ,a decision ito send out, early in the New Year, a party which wj.ll commence work on two areas where it is believed that the men will make good wages on an alluvial gold deposit.

In publishing particulars of the aerial mails to serve over the holidays, the Audi land “Herald” states: The January flight. Jhe date of which has yet to] he difinitely decided, will be from 1 Wellington to Hokitika, via ’Nelson and Westport. This confirms our earlier announcement on the subject which was doubted in some quarters. So far very little has been done to improve the landing site at south c Hokitika, and if a golden opportunity to place the district on the aerial map is not to be lost, then the auhorities responsible should move with greater expedition. Seeing that ample labour is available it :s surprising a more definite move in the matter has not been made already.

The weather was fine for Christmas Eve, and there was 'a very large attendance of people in the streets, the younger ones being in their element. A large contingent came in from the country districts and there were a large number of motor-ca:s utilised, the parking places in the several streets being well filled. The business premises were crowded throughout the afternoon and night, and the streets kept well filled till a very late hour. There was a change in 'the weather after midnight and steady rain fell for some hours continuing on Christmas morning, but it cleared in the afternoon which was fine with a cold wind blowing. The Municipal Band, in two relays engaged in their usual Christmas morning carolling throughout the town, one section playing from midnight till 6 a.m. when the second section took over and continued until nearly noon fin'sliing up by playing at the Mentp land Westland Hospitals. Midnight Mass at St. Mary’s Church attracted a very large congregation

Soaps, perf luges, powders,' also many other novelties are included in the wide range of useful articles suitable for presents. Prices reasonable at McKays.—Ad vt.

Men! McKays are now showing the well-kuowj'n Minster Suits in the latest material an 1 styles. The only band made box suit now on sale.—Ailvt. Always in madam’s travelling bag—a bottle of Mo. 65 lavender Water. Delightfully fragrant and refreshing. Priced from 2s* 6d to 22s fid. All chemists.— Advt.

Newman’s Motors Ltd. ears will run to Peei'ton on 'Wednesday morning t> the Reefton trots leaving at 7.3 U. a.m. The meeting of the Westland Trotting Club will take place on the Hokitika- racecourse next Monday. There are excellent entries for >the.meeting which should draw a large attendance. Fred Smith’s bright band from Christchurch will be hoard again tonight at the Soldiers’ Hall, when there should be another bumper attendance. •

One of Wellington’s oldest citizens, Mrs W. B. Tripe, passed away on Christmas Eve. The late Mrs Trip? was born near Maidstone Kent, over ninety-one years ago.

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

After a fine day on .Saturday, there was a light rain yesterday morning, which became heavy in the afternoon and the. night was wet and stormy. There was a change in the early morning mid the day broke line, with a sunny morning.

The Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a clay bird match at Kokatahi on New Year’s day. Second annual competition fol‘ silver mounted oak shield, *l2 birds, nomination os. First prize solid leather gun case valued at £2 KXs donated by Mr S. J, Godfrey; second prize shooting jacket. Shooting at 1.30. p.m,—Advt.

Christchurch on Christmas Hay was nearly all that could be desired as far as the weather was concerned. The day was fine and warm but for an hour in the afternoon when a hank of dark clouds blew up from, the south-west. The threatened storm brought with it a lower temperature, but the clouds passed over, the remainder of the afternoon being fine.

Blazers, bathing suits, silk underwear, Pure silk gloves, Pure silk hose, in all the latest shades at all prices can be found at Schroder and • Co. Priced most moderately. Inspection cordially invited—Phone 121 s. Call early before the pick is gone. Advt.

Many friends in this district will hear with sincere regret of the death of Airs T/. Strachan of Wanganui which took place on Thursday at t if lui snort iuiivjoo. The deceased was the third daughter of the late Mr Duncan MacFarlane of Hokitika, and a native of the town. She leaves a husband and a grown up family of two sons and a daughter. Messrs James and Colin MacFarlane of Kokitika and Mr William MaeFarlane, north Auckland are brothers and Mesdames Grimmond (Poss) Winchester, (Hokitika) and Brook (Wellington) are sisters.

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.

A wonderful display of toys of all descriptions can be seen at the Economical Crockery Shop, including dolls' prams, dolls, all sizes; wooden toys in great variety, tennis racquets, beach balls, gun sets, teddy bears, golliwogs, play balls, aeroplanes, motor cars, menagerie railway sets, also exclusive firework novelties, Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Refresh yourself when travelling by sponging face and hands with 52 Lavender Water. Delightful for the sickroom. All chemists, ,2s 6d to 18s 6d. —Advt.

When in doubt, give No 65 Lavender Water, the gift that is always in good taste. New packed flasks, stoppered bottles and sprinkler bottles from 2s 6d to 22s Gd. All chemists. —Advt.

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

The fragrance of an old English garden imprisoned for your delight in flasks of clearest crystal. No 52 Lavender water. Stopper and sprinkler tops. 2s 6d to 18s 6d. All chemists. —Advt A beautiful range of Art Silk Curtain Nets, “and fadeless curtain nets’’ are now opening out at Schroder and Co ; It will be to your advantage to call early, as they are marked at a price to suit the most fastidious.—Advt. Give gifts of fragrance—No 52 Lavender is attractively packed in flasks and bottles, 2s 6d to 18s 6d. Cellophane wrapper. Sealed top preserves the perfume. All chemists —Advt. Muddy skins transformed into clear complexions by eating Yeaston Tablets. ,2s 6d for 36, 5s 6d for 10(? NT E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. Indigestion! Eat Yeaston Tablets which assist in correct assimilation of food. 36 for 2s 6d, 100 for 5s 6d. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Boils, pimples abscesses, carbuncles disappear when you eat Yeaston Tablets. 36 for 2s 6d, 100 for 5s 6d. W. E. Williams, Chemist,—Advt.