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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 49, Issue 66, 28 December 1928, Page 1

MEETINGS AND EVENTS. SUPERB FIREWORKS DISPLAY. One Big Gorgeous Night of Beauty and Splendour, AT THE OVAL, ASHBURTON DOMAIN. NEW YEAR'S EVE, DECEMBER 31, At 9 p.m. Gates Open at 7.30. A Special Feaure of the Display will be the FLAMOS. FLAMOS. Wonderful Volcano Scene. Fiery Pigeons, finishing with a blaze of colour. The ACROBATIC MONKEY, the cleverest device yet produced, will do real stunts on the trapeze. For this Huge Fireworks Display, the Wainoni Fireworks Co., Christchurch, will present a special programme of Pyrotechnic Novelties, including : The Prince of Wales Feather, Fiery Fountain, Rainbow Wheel, Chromotrope, Bouquet of Romans and Gerbs, Saxon Set, Battery of Roman Candles, Niagara Falls in Fire, Flights of rockets, explosions of shells, mines of serpents, etc. Finishing with a Motto: "A Happy New Year," in a blaze of fire.. Admission—Adults Is, Children 6d. Grandstand—Adults 6d; Children 3d. MOUTH OF ASHBURTON RIVER. NEW YEAR'S DAY. ANNUAL SPORTS AND GALA. DANCE IN EVENING. CASH PRIZES for all Races. Toys for the Babies. Competitions of all Descriptions for Old and Young, including Sheaf-tossing and Greasy Pig Events. Come and see the Latest Novelty Events. Afternoon Tea, Fruit Salad, Hot Pies, Ice Creams, Soft. Drinks, Hot Water, Fruit, etc., on the grounds. Come early and make a day of it. Buses leave town every hour. WINCHMORE HALL. MEETING of Box-holders on. the Ashbuiton-Methven Rural Delivery will be held in the above hall on SATURDAY, December 29, at 8 p.m.. to discuss proposed alteration of timetable. All those interested urgently requested' to attend. 12 626 TO LET. O Let—loo Acres of Ploughing.— H. E. A. Lock, Methven. 12 606 IO Let—4-roomed Cottage; 10s a week.—Address at Guardian Office. 12 633 BUSINESS NOTICES. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY THE DIARY FOR 1929. Ample stock of all numbers and sizes at—"THE BOOKSHOP." Pocket Sizes N.Z. Diary from 9d each. Small Size 'Day on a Page' Diary from 1/6. The N.Z. Boys' Diary 2/6. The Girls' Diary 2/6. Collins' New Zealand Farmers' Diary 4/Useful Desk Size Diary, 'Week in an Opening,' from 2/- each. NEW YEAR GREETING CARDS. Single Cards from 2d each. Greeting Stationery from 1/3 box. New Year Post Cards, Book Mark Greeting Cards 6d each. Dainty Calendars from 6d each.

READING FOR THE HOLIDAYS and LEISURE MOMENTS. In Handy Pocket Size, Cloth-bound Books, 1/6 each. "The Man From Australia," by Katherine Tynan. "Sayonara," by John Paris. "Sack and Sugar," "Humming Bird," "None Go By," by Mrs Sidgwick. "Rose Anne," by Maria Albanesi. "These Charming People," by Michael Arlen. "The Diamonds," by J. S. Fletcher. "Crewe Train," "Dangerous Ages," "Potterism," by Rose Macaulay. "The Pit-Prop Syndicate," by F. Wills Crofts. LOOK IN THE WINDOW. A. W. HOPKINS, 'Phone 120. East Street. STAINLESS CARVERS FOR NEW YEAR. FANCY Boxes containing 3 Piece Stainless Carvers, 19s 6d to 22s 6d. E.P. Butter Knives and Jam Spoonß 3s , 3s 6d, 4s. Shop at JOHN ORR'S/ Asbburton. IHERMO9 Flasks just ideal for picnics and for travelling. Genuine Thermos Flasks from 5s 3d, also unbreakable Steel Glass Flasks at Bargain Prices. Come to John Orr's early. JOHN ORR AND CO., LTD., Ashburton. GODLEY HOUSE. DIAMOND HARBOUR. FFERS the best opportunity in v_r Canterbury for a Restful Holiday by the Sea. Amusements include Golf, 'Tennis, Boating, Bathing and Fishing. Tariff 10s per day; £3 3s per week. Write Proprietress or ring Diamond Harbour Bureau. lAßlES—Oollinfe' and Whit_lV combe's in Pocket and Desk Styles, from 9d. Girls' and Boys' Diaries 2s 6d—BROOM'S, Burnett Sjb.