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Hokitika Guardian, 30 December 1932, Page 4

Monday next will be observed as New Year’s Day and the “Guardian” will not be published.

The- second test match between Australia and the Englsh team began at Melbourne to-day. ,

On New Year's Day the Rev, G. ANaylor will conduct a special sfrv'ce in the Ivokatahi Presbyterian Church at 2.30 p.m.

The llcefton Trotting Club’s meeting is taking place to-day, and the Grey Jockey Club’s meeting commences to-morrow, and will be continued on Monday next.

"Whilst engaged in loading timber on to a lorry at Kumara yesterday, Gilbert Murtagh of Kumara, sustained a fractured arm. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital, where the injured member was set and lie is now progressing satisfactorily.

The Arch Little shoe -store, as in other years, always reduces all lines atfter ’Xmas. Substantial reductions for cash. All lines reduced except Monarch Black Diamond boots, shoes and Bostock men’s ishoes. These lines arc prices by the manufacturers at a very low margin of profit. Sand shoes —heist quality must go out.— Advt.

A collision occurred on the Omoto road, shortly before six o’clock on Wednesday evening, between two motor-cars, one of which, the property of Mr H. McGlashan, was driven by Air M. Bennett. The car received some damage as a result of the impact. Tho driver of the other car did not wait but drove straight on.

On Saturday night, the last of the old year, there will be a- watch-night service in All Saints’ Church, beginning at 11.30 p.m. The moment of the passing of the O.d Tear will be spent- in silent prayer, and the first service of the New Year will be the Holy Communion at- five minutes past midnight. There will be a brief pause between the two services to enable those who desire to do so, to retire.

The old custom of tying evergreens to tlie mastheads and yardarms was carried out on the warships at the Naval Base at Devonport on Sunday, and in every way possible the Chirstmas traditions of the service were retained. Typical of the unavoidable changes, however, was the fact that in place of the traditional holly, bunches of pohutukawa blooms were hoisted. The mess deck was decorated with evergreens and bunting for the Christmas dinner, the menu for which included turkey, green peas,, sprouts, potatoes, kumeras, green peas, sprouts, sweet sauce, mince pie, and sweetsAt tea time the men were served with Christmas cake and delicacies- Owing t 0 the large number of men on leave, however, the festivities were not on the same scale as if the vessels had been at sea or away from their home port. According to traditional observance, junior ratings may wear senior ratings’ uniform on Christmas Day, hut this custom was carried out on Sunday only to a limited extent. Anther interesting tradition is that at midnight on New Year’s Eve the youngest officer on board strikes sixteen bells on the ship’s bell to announce the New Year.

Schroder and Co are showing a hundred ami one things suitable for Christmas gilts. Bowders. face creams, handkerchiefs, perfumes, gloves, and other things ton numerous to mention. Further supply of hats to hand at Schroder’s- —Advt.

Natural colour restored to greying hair, whether blonde, black, brown o> auburn, with Rachel Tonic. 3s 6d W E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Salads are always appreciated in summer, especially if Sharland’s vinegar is used in the dressing. It is so pure, s<> piquant, so full-flavoured it simply “makes” the salad. In bottle >r bull.. All stores. —Advt.

New Zealand’s best vinegar—Sharland’s vinegar. Pure, piquant, strong Accept no other. In bottle or bulk \ll stores.—Advt,.

Lake Kanieri Boat Club will bold a aoiaes oi races at Lake lvamon oil Monday, 2nd January, starting at 10.30 a.m.

The death has occurred at Dannevirke, of Mr Robert Hugh Fraser. He was born in Ivumara 45 years ago and shifted to Dannevirke, with his parents, when a child.

Two bands at the Soldiers’ Hall, Wednesday, January 4th. Fred Smith’s Dance Band and Ces. Williams’ Happiness Boys. Old Time Ball. Price 2/each.—Advt.

To-morrow night, (New Year’s Er?), there will be a gala at the Soldiers’ Hall. Dancing will start at 8.30 sharp and as the function mis) conclude at midnight there will be one continual musical programme, with no dull moments whatever. Bright sparkling music will be provided by the Black Hand Orchestra and the night will be a very merry one.

At the Westland Racing Glob meeting an outstanding feature and one that was commented upon by visitors as well as local patrons was the very fine and delicious quality of the ice creams. These ice creams were made in Hokitika at Th e Rendezvous. The cream also locally procured at the Central Dairy. It is with extreme pleasure we notice that locally made goods rank so high in public favour.— *

Whilst riding up Murray Street, Greymouth, yesterday morning, R. A. Lewis, who is an employee of Mr F, G. Cooper, butcher, Albort Street, . *vus run into by the Bag Wash motor-van which was coming down Easson’s Hill. Mr Lewis in an endeavour to dodge tno van swerved towards Alexander St. He was thrown from his machine and sustained severe guises to this leg.

The machine was only slightly damaged The van and driver were uninjured.

The winner of the , Greymouth Acclimiatisation Society’s competition for the. biggest fresh water eel caught befero Christmas, for a prize of £l, was Mr W. Mclntyre, of Kamaka, with an eel weighing 23lbs, 4 feet 5 inches long and 16 inches in girth. The run-ner-up was Mr Hall of Dobson, 221bs: while Mr Emerson, Greymouth, 211bs; Mr E. Wick. Dobson, 201bs; T. Gay Blaketown, 191bs and Master 0. Oliver, Greymouth, 161bs; also weighed in big fish.

It is- anticipated that the “Micky Mouse” birthday party to be held in the R.S.A. Hall at 8 o’clock this evening wil be the largest gathering of children seen in Hokitka for many years. Mrs 11. Preston, the well-known caterer, has baked a large birthday cake which she has presented to the organisers, so that every child will receive a piece of “Micky Mouse” cake and an ice cream besides a wonderful entertainment for their sixpence The juveniles mnd adults dances will be admissed from 8 o’clock onwards. The Happiness Boys Orchestra will supply suitable, spirited music, so that to-night’s function should long be remembered. The proceeds are for the Swimming Bath fund,