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Hokitika Guardian, 29 December 1931, Page 4

Be with the “Black Hand” boys on New Year’s Eve in the 'Soldiers’ Hall Ac! v t.

A New Year dance will be held in the Waitaha Hall next Friday night. Music will be supplied by the JLloss orchestra. Several novelty dances will he introduced.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of train arrangements in connection with Trots at Hokitika, Monday, 4th January and Trots at Greymouth on sth. and 6th. January.

The Duller police are still endeavouring to identify the body of a man washed up on the North Beach at Karamea last week. It is possible that it is that of a man reported to have waded ito the water a couple of months ago.

The Kokatalii Gun Club will hold a clay bird match at Kokatalii on New Year’s day. Second annual competition for silver mounted oak shield, 12 birds, nomination os. First prize solid leather **gun case valued at £2 10s donated by Mr S. J. Godfrey; second prize shooting- jacket. Shooting at 1.30. p.m.—Advt.

Among the visitors to Hokitika yesterday was Mr James O’Brien M.P., who returned from tne North 'lsland to Greymouth last week. Mr O’Brien had been north mainly to see Ministers and heads of Departments at Wellington, relative to district matters. Speaking to a representative of this paper yesterday, i.VIr O’Brien indicated’, that he found Government funds very tight at it he Treasury, and efforts to secure additional grants for unemployment had only a meagre response. He was hopeful- however, of something being clone a-Dout exchange 'between New Zealand and Australia, which would assist the timber industry, and be helpful in relieving unemployment on Prom conversations he had with those in authority there was a promise of something being done of a satisfactory character, and he was still working to that end. The position was well understood, and fqr That reason ‘there was good hope of a satisfactory outcome of the problem.

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

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

Hear Miss Gwen Jacobs and the Highmaster in their double piano eiiects m .New Year's Eve. Black Hand Society's Dance in the Soldiers’ Hall.—Advt.

An advertisement in this issue notifies that Fred Smith’s Dance Orchestra will conduct their final dance in the Soldiers Hall next Monday night, when all the latest music will be played.

Extra parking areas for cars has been" arranged for outside the feoldiei s Hall on New Year’s Eve for patrons of the Black Hand Society’s Dance.— Advt.

The Hokitika Cycling Club will hold a sports meeting cn Case Square on New Year’s Day. A comprehensive programme of cyclings dancing, field games and children’s sports ( |ias been arranged, the first event commencing at 12.30 p.m. Adults will be charged Is admission, children being admitted free.

Just arrived fresh consignment of cherries, 4s box at the Mart, Sewell St. Order early to avoid disappointment. Phone s.—Advt.

The Christchurch Times says—No river event has attracted more attention for a considerable period than the bathing of the elephants from Wirth’s Circus in the Avon on Sunday morning. From far and near the children came in their scores, and they came early, to get the best positions. It was a free show that all declared was worth coming to see. The elephants appeared to enjoy tlu? performances as much as the children,

At the fifty-sixth annual sports meeting of the Waimate Caledonian Society, on Boxing Day, H. Turtill, the Greymouth cyclist, secured three thirds. He gained third place in the one mile handicap, from scratch, after running second in his heat. The event was won by I’Anson with Hill second. Turtill also gained third place in the half mile New Zealand Championship. This event was won by Ritchie, Lamberton filling second place.. He was again third in the three mile New Zealand Championship,j which event wos won by A. C. Ritchie who also won two previous events. "VV. J. Lamberton was second in the latter event.

The Orchestra for the Black Hknd Society’s Dance on New Year’s Eve should be the brightest ever heard in Hokitika. Members of other Orchestras have signified their willingness to assist to make this night one t 0 he remembered. The instrumentalists number 4 violins, 2 saxaphones, 2 banjos, clarionet, drums and cymbals, with double piano by Miss Gwen Jacobs and A. FI. Lawn.—Advt.

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,

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

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.- -Aclvt.

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 ny 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 22 s 6d. 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, od for 10(? M E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Indigestion! Eat Yeaston Tablets which assist in correct assimilation of food. 36 for'2s 6rl, 100 for 5s 6d. W. E. Williams, Ch'.mist.—Advt,