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Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1933, Page 4

Acceptances for the Hokitika races close with the secretary this evening at 8 o’clock.

Patronise the local firms. Insist on Kortefasts’ Lager heel-. The ideal thirst quencher—Advt.

dominations' for the Westland Trotting Club’s meeting on January 3, close tomorrow night with Mr M. Houston at 9 o’clock, A fine string of nominations have already been received ensuring a highly fi ucees3ful meeting,

A farewell dance will be tendered, at Woodstock Hall on Thursday next, December 21st, to Miss Nell Thompson, teacher at the* Woodstock School, who is retiring from the service. Good music, supper provided, Gentlemien Is ladies 6d.—Advt.

The damage to the railway lines in the vicinity of Greymouth to Stillwater ■caused by the week-end downpour, caused a hold up of railway traffic yesterday, but repairs were completed k by thi s morning and the trains got through this morning, the usual routine being followed from 10 a.m.

Addisons for up-to-date house furnishings, carpets, rugs, runners, linos (new designs), congoleum, curtain nets, cretonnes, shadow tissues, bedspreads, oil baUe, Victoria damask, etc., etcInspection invited.—Advt.

For the four weeks up to November ■ll, South Island railway earnings were £150,850, an increase of £12,000 on tne ■same period last year, hut expenses caused a loss of' £4OOO. The North Island receipts at £243,990, showed a profit of £29,642. The loss in this 'lsland was £12,000 less than last yen'. For the four weeks ended November 11, railway working p.ofit was £51,922, compared to £18,922 fo r the same period Last year. Gross receipts weie £447,259, an ..increase of £33,934, while 'expenses were £396,127, or only £1724 more. The net profit was £25,656, u«? against a loss last year of £5,196.

Fifty do.",en Parisian Ties to choose from—priced from Is lid to 5s 6d, also braces from 2s to 5s 6d at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

Thirty-five dozen men’s felt hats, sizes 6-1 to 7}. Absolutely the largest and most varied range ever displayed on the Coast. Ask to see the new fawn, grey, and chocolate brown shades- Priced from 7s lid to 355. W. H. Stopforth, —Advt.

Just bought for cash a warehouseman’s stock of sample gloves. Special new makes, choice line which will make a special useful gift to your friend this Christmas at Schroder’s, who are also doing good business in furnishings.— Advt.

The “professional touch” —borne dye mg made eaay with Fairy Dyes.—Advt

Caution 1 I c you want to remedy roughs and colds use’linking’s Linseed Emulsion. Succeeds others fail. Builds up the system agaiust more serious and lung ailments. Sold everywhere. Is 6d, 6d and fid—Ad**.

Notice of a lost policy of the A.M.P Society appears in this issue.

An assistant female cook is required for Sea View Mental Hospital,

Mothers! Don’t forget to order your usual supply of Jusfrute for the children. They love it. Kortegast Bros. Phone 92M.—Advt.

Nominations for the Reefton Jockey o.'iub, both days close to-mOrbo'.v (Wednesday) at 9. p.m.

Why brew your own? Save yourself the bother. Buy Kortegasts’ Lager beer and ginger stout. Prices reasonable. Ring 92M.—Advt.

Select one of Addison’s exclusive handbags. These are gifts that give pleasure 'wjhen Xmas is forgotten.— Advt,

ivTr J. Shivas advises Kokatahi-Koite-rangi customers that instead of tlie usual Saturday delivery, he will deliver goods on Friday, 22nd, also 29th, and desires to thank all who have given him their support during the year and trusts for continuance in the coming year.—Advt.

The Westland Racing Club in common with some of th e ’other clubs on the Coast and elsewhere, has abandoned the win and place totalisator machines Jot the forthcoming theming, The usual place machine will be used as heretofore, wi.h two dividends on races in which five or more horses, in separate interests, start. There will thus be one totalisator only open, Mr H. Lynch will be in charge of the machine with the usual efficient staff, and investors patronising the meeting will find the return to the old system less confusing, and the business of investment easier and more straightforward. The local meeting takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the r,ace s starting at 12.15 each day.

Locknit makes ideal Xmas gifts which never fail to please. See Addison’s showroom display of Lccknit.— Advt,

In the unavoidable absence of the .president, jVJJrs (Hewlett (vice president) presided at the meeting of the Arahura Valley branch ov the Women’s Institute held at the residence of Mrs Bennitt on Wednesday last. The competition of best d’oyley was won by Miss Houston Ist, Mrs Hewlett and Mrs J. Bradley, equal, 2nd. For next meeting it was arranged to be a “tray cloth.” Roll call was responded to by “Happenings at School,” and it was resolved for next meeting it should he “a funny story.” A flower competition was carried out and won by Mrs Bennitt after a draw with Mrs Ditely. The secretary was instructed to hand in funds for Christmas gifts for the children of unemployed; Hostesses for tfte afternoon Were Mesdames Harcourt, Hewlett, R. Bradley aiid Mis s N. Martin, who served a dainty afternoon tea, bringing the meeting to n close,

Just opened at and gents’, girls’ and boys’ bathing togs, in the popular shapes and colours, beach towels, bright and grev beach pyjamas, coloured trousers and ishiorts, ‘Japanese 'sunshades, beach hats and beach balls, all sizes from 9rl to 1/11. Make your purchases today from full stocks.—Advt.

Gifts for all the family at Stephens’ Economcal Crockery Store. Just call and see our stocks of crockery, crystal ’ware, toy s and fancy goods, and your gUt problems will be quickly solved.— Advt.

For Christmas gifts, call at Schroder’s where you will find scarves, tennis sox, bathing suits, smocks, hats. See our change of advt,—Advt.

Books make ideal Xmas gifts for boys and girls. We have a splendid selection for tiny tots, and boys and girls of all ages. Come and inspect them at Stephens’ Economical Crockery store.—Advt.

Lovely, practical and ever acceptable gifts can be procured from Addisons. Hemstitched tablecloths and serviettes, old bleach linen, 6 upper cloths, runners, breakfast cloths, guests’ and beach towels, etc. Inspection invited.—Adyt.

Protect your* !lf from winter ad ments, such as coughs and colds. “Nazol” is. an efficient, scientific remedy. Acts at the root of the trouble. Gives quick relief. 720 dowg for in fid. 60 doses fur Is 6d —Advc.

Spring Cleaning P—Use Fairy Dyes for vo”r curtains.—Advt.

Protect your children from coughs and colds this winter. When weather is wet and chilly, see that they have a few drops of “Nazol” on their handkerchief. Pi octets and disinfects the points of infection. 60 du'i o s for Is 6d 190 f- _ Advt

British and best—jrairy Dyos for all household purposes.—Advt.