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Hokitika Guardian, 14 December 1925, Page 2

Intending donors ol hooks or cash for the District High School prizes are reminded that gifts should he forwarded to the Rector or members ol the Committee at once. Very changeable weather continued during the week end. After a fine morning there wore showers on Saturday afternoon and again at night. Yesterday was fine till about six o’clock when a smart shower fell. A special general meeting ol all members of the Hokitika Bowling C lull will he held in the pavilion, on Wednesday next a T p.m.. to arrange lor representation at the Westport tournament. Advl. A special cling of the I’rogro-s l.eneue will be held at the County ( handier- at I dll o'clock to-morrow :il'l.vnnb'ii to <k*al with .<oni<* spo<*ial business relating to the advancement of Westland. A full attendance id member- i- de-ired. The lofictnmeiii ml\ert i-c- in ibis issue the offer t" the public of .V. per cent, securities, debentures or Inscribed Stock, with a currency of ten years, an excellent oppnrlunify to secure a profitable and sound investment 111 New Zealand Covernmei; l securities. The money i- to provide hirther capital for advances to Settlers ami Workers through the State Advances Office, for development ol the country, and lor the promotion ol increased product it''U generally.

Tho “ Lyttelton Times ” slat os that the Christchurch price of butter has liooii reduced bv a penny per pound, duo to tlio decline on tho o.\|iort innfkot. Butter factories have redueeil their rates for first-grade butter frtmi Is 7d 'to Is (id a 111 net. tile retail price adjusted in accordance therewith, being Is Bcl. Second-grade laetory hatter is retailed at Is 7d. Tho drop has affected separator hatter, producers being paid Is ‘2d and grocers charging Is 5d a 111.

The coming week-end will mark the visit, of their Kxeellencies, Sir Charles and I.adv For.giisson, who will he given a public reception here next Saturday. In the afternoon the gala day lor the Beautifying Society will he in progress. and the vice-regal party will attend the function. whereat the baby parade will Ik’ a. special feature. .Additional entries are now being received for the event, as also for the cookery competition and school teams for basket, hall, and other competitive events. During the afternoon there will he a gas cooking demonstration hv Mrs Heinz. The Band will he in attendance. and the gathering should he made a very successful one. The washout on the railway line between Aickens and Otira is ol considerable extent and delayed traffic on Saturday. On Friday an attempt was made to repair the damaged portion of the line just below Otira, where about 800 feet of rails were washed away, but owing to the river being in high flood the boulders which were put down for

protection were soon swept away into the stream, leaving the breach open again. The river fell for a time, and the water, which had reached to within two inches of the rails receded with it. The railway gangs set 10 work to repair the line, hut in the middle of their efforts the river rose again, and before long the lino was covered by a foot of water, in the face of which the men were helpless. To add to their troubles a second section of the line was washed out. ft is stated that the river changed its course no fewer than three times on Friday. The express travelled to each side of the break on Saturday. passengers having to walk about a mile between the two sections of line to connect with the waiting trains. This caused delay, and passengers by the express did not reach Hokitika until the arrival of the late train at II p.m. Men’s Felt Hats, in all the leading makes, 3s lid to 355. at Hallensteins, Be veil Street.—Advt. Just opened out a big purchase of m'-ode) millinery and ready to wear hats. You must inspect them early, otherwise the pick of them will he sold out as the price is exceptionally low at Schroder and Co.—Advt. Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve a plentiful supply now. 9harland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative keeps eggs fresh for months. Clean and economical. —Advt. Another Hundred Newest Millinery Models just received from London. See our window display. McKay’s, the Loading Milliners.—Advt.

A meeting of shareholders of the Woodstock Hall will he held on AVodnesday. .December lfith., at 8 p.m. Business— Reception of chairman’s report and balance sheet and election oi officers and general. Advt. New .Justices of the React' appointed in the district of AVestland include: Messrs Patrick Ryder, of Inchbonnie; John Toiineiit. of Grcymouth ; Henry • lame- -Topliss. of luchhoimi": Elisha John Wells. „f Kanieri. liny gifts early. Hon t leave this important matter until you are worried by the final rush. We carry the largest variety of new novelty goods, in toys, dolls, fancy goods, handkerchiefs, hosiery, gloves, etc. Being direct importers our prices are lower. McGruer (Westland) Ltd.. Hokitika, and Greymouth.—A dvt. The Star Pictures will present at Kokatahi to-night and at AN oodstock Hall on Tuesday night a slashing new programme headed by Harry Carey in “Good Men and True.’’ a western drama of great interest : a two-reel comedy “The Smithy"; Rathe News and a cartoon “A Mischievous Cat,’ 1 altogether a very line attraction. New carpet squares in Wilton, Axminster and Velvet-, just opened, see those and compare prices. McKay’s, the Beading Diapers.—Advt. Ton will require a smart hat foi the Ninas holidays. Why not buy one now : j McKays have just opened up a new range of Borsalino hats in latest shades. These hats have come direct from Italy and the prices are right. Call to-day and select one at McKay’s. - Advt. Suit case.-, in solid fibre make. 11s q,l to ITs fid at Hallenstein’s, Revell Street.—Advt. Motorists; Easy-starting in col i weather with “Air-Friction” Carburettor which saves petrol yet ensures greater power and speed with hettci pulling on high gear. R. P. M. Man ning ami Cm, o. Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. An early inspection is cordially invited to inspect a special shipment of art sill; dress stuffs, ginghams, and voiles, linens anil other Christmas novelties at special cut prices at Schroder and Co’s. —Advt. A sure and pleasant specific fur removing worms is Wade's Worm I'igs —Advt.