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Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1932, Page 4

Car drivers parking in We 1 t Street are requested to place their cars a * an angle of 45 degrees, to enable them to move away easier. Underwear and beacli suits are indispensable for the holiday season, the best selection in town and at prices to suit every pocket. Come early to get the pick at Schroder’s. Ad»t.

The Town Clerk inserts in this issue a notice in regard to traffic regulations on race days, to and from the racecourse. West Coa s t school dental clinics will be cioseu for the Christmas holidays from December 23. The nurses will be on holiday till January 18 and the clinics will reopen....on January 19. The Town Clerk notifies that wages of .relief workers will be paid out at the Town Hall on Friday, at, 3 pan. and that the Town Cork’s office will be closed from noon on 24th inst. to January 3rd. Addison’s dainty locknit pyjamas, underskirts, nights, vests and knickers, also fuji underwear. Bathing togs etc., etc., are all acceptable at! ’Xmas gifts.—Advt. It is the practical gifts that will be appreciated this season and Addison’s have just such gifts in great variety. Every woman wants hosiery s they are always acceptable. Prices from 2s 3d to 12s. Gloves, handker-' chiefs, cushions, soaps and scents at lowest prices. Inspection invited.— Advt. A mako shark weighing 1831 b, was caught off Pierc-y Island, Bay of Islands, on Thursday, by Mr Stonex, of Russell, from the launch Phyllis. He lost another good fish after a fight lasting three-quarters of on hour.' A good many .big-gamo fish have been sighted recently off Cape Brett,

To augment the funds of the Hoki* tika Swimming 01ub’s bath fwnd, a “Micky Mouse” birthday party and ■juvepile dance will be hejd ip the Soldiers’ H&ll op Friday, Recembep 30, to be followed by an adults’ dance, Special prizes have been donated for the best '“Micky -Mouse” costumes. Music will be played by Ces, Williams and His Happiness Boys,

Yesterday the result of the election for the secretaryship, of the Westland Timber Welters’ Union was announced, the result being the re'-clectioii of au- ji. L. Turley, who secured 359 out of the 775 votes cast, or 133 more than Air D. Finis (Ngahem), who polled 226 votes, while Mr Williams (Te ■Kinga), the third candidate’s total was 177.

, A remarkably large eel, a record for the Waikato,, was caught in the Ngutunui stream on the ICawhia road by Walter Bird, of Motangi. Mr Bird, who was trout* fishing with a party, wa wading in the stream when the eel attacked him. He caught it behind the gills with his hand and dagged it to the bank. The eel, which weighed 23J-lb, was sft lin long and 15-Jin in circumference. A trout weighing lib and Ift long was found absolutely intact in the eel’s stomach The stream is only 10ft wide and quite shallow;

The Loans Board has, after considerable delay and agitation, on behalf of the Greymouth Borough Council, approved the Council’s proposal to raise a loan of £3200 for the purpose of carrying out improvements to the Greymouth water supply. The loan i» for material only, ns it, is the inten? tion of the council to' carry out the work with unemployed labour, The tenders for’the material will be called for at an early date, and probably if it is not obtainable in New Zealand (from the Onaknka ironworks) it will be obtained from Australia, and, fail-' ing that, England. It is anticipated that the work will be commenced early in the new year.

The public interest has been aroused by the posters around Hokitika in reference to the annual visit of Mr Fred Smith’s popular dance orchestra. This combination which, has been visiting the West Coast for several years annually is the' pioneer band to carry out these trips and are now quite an established institution on the Coast during the racing carnivals). The orchestra comprises five first class players including ■Messrs Keith Lethaby, violinist-, Fred Britt, saxophone and clarinet, Bob Campbell, trumpeter, Les. Booth, drums and effects. Mr Booth is only a young drummer and has had considerable experience before joining Mr Smiths band a few months ago. He is only 19 years of age. The orchestra opens ™ the Soldiers’ Hall on Boxing Night and the night after, Tuesday, December 27th. Votaries of the dance should not fail to hear this talented combination. Price of admission has been reduced to meet the times. Addison’s can show you splendid value in ladies millinery, frocks, coats, skirts, jumpers, scarves, handbags, etc. Call to-day and let us fit you out for the holidays.—Advt Schroder and Co are showing a hundred and one things suitable for Christmas gifts. Powders, face creams, handkerchiefs, perfumes, gloves, and other things too numerous to mention. Further supply of hats to hand a Schroder’s- —Advt. Pure, piquant, full-flavoured—Shar-ia nil’s is the recognised leader among vinegars. For salads, pickles, sauces or for the table always stipulate Sliarland’s vinegar. In bottle or bulk. All stores. —Advt. Whether it’s for salads, for sauces, for pickles, or for table use you cannot better Sharland’s vinegar—the pure, piquant, full-flavoured vinegar which is brewed in New Zealand. Sold in bottle or bulk. All stores.—Advt. 10-dent Tooth Paste has no superior a a whitening and cleansing agent for the teeth, lr, 6d tube W. E. Williams, , chemist. —Advt.

Gael Teave s Wellington * to-morrow for Hokitika direct. What a nice Xmas box. Just the tiling for sporting; a hiking suit and liat this hot weather at a very moderate price at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt. Freight railed through the Otira; tunnel last week, amounted to 10,881' tons. For the. corresponding week of last year, the total- was 6,517 tons, and in 1930, it reached 9,905 tons.

The annual ball takes place at Ivaniefi on Monday night in aid of the funds of the Kanieri Tennis Club. The popular holiday fixture should attract a large attendance. . •

In connection with the Christmas and New Year holidays the “Guardian” will not be published on Monday.’ December 26th, Tuesday, December 27th. and Monday, January 2nd Advertisers please note. .

The tramway viaduct of the KanieriHokitika Sawmill -Coy., across Kanieri river below the new power station, was found to be on fire at mid-day to-day, the fire having a'strong hold. Several men from the mill went, out. Accordv ing to reports the viaduct was damaged considerably.,

. The sun rays through a skylight set fire to some scrim in the pavilion at the North-east Valley (Dunedin) bowling green yesterday afternoon. The fire brigade extinguished the outbreak before the building had been much damaged. A motor-car whioh was parked beside the building was slightly scorched,

For men’s wear Addison’ji are right up to date with the latest and the moderate priced. Kelsam suits, mens and boys sports blazers, boys high school blazers, caps, sports trousers, cream trousers and pullovers, pyjamas, shirts, singlets, shorts, collars, ties, braces, socks, handkerchiefs, , belts, etc., etc., all .acceptable for ’Xmas gifts.—Advt. A statutary meeting of the Hokitika Borough Council was held at noon today to deal "with the annual balance , s heet. Present. The Mayor {Mr GA. Perry), Messrs J. King. T. W. Duff, D. J. Evans, P. P. Stuart and A. C. Armstrong. The . Controller-Auditor-General returned the audited balance sheet, certified to without exceptions.— Received. On the motion of the Mayor seconded by Mr Armstrong, the balance sheet was then certified to arid settled. Two tenders were received for printing the balance sheet, and the lowe r (Mr Richards) was accepted. The meeting then concluded. ; Pickles, sauces, -salads will all taste better if you use Sharland’s vinegar. This pure, full-flavoured condiment is a recognised quality New Zealand product In bottle or bulk. All stores. —Advt.