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Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1925, Page 2

McKay's, the house for up-to-the-minute 'Xiivi.s Frocks. Millinery. Jumpers, Coats, etc. Make an early inspection.—Ad vt.

The funeral of the late .Mi Thomas Pot Is took place on Saturday afternoon and was attended hv a large number of friends from all round the district. The Rev. B. Hutson conducted the service at the residence and graveside. on which was placed a number of floral tributes from sorrowing friends.

The fishing ketch. Comet, began operations on Saturday morning, when tbo cateli was small. There was a more .successful catch yesterday, the vessel coming to the wharf about II a.m.. with a haul including nine groper. five ling and a number of sclmapper. The tish found a ready sale.

Train traffic was able to pass over the damaged line near Otira on Friday and Saturday, with the result that the congestion ol goods resulting Irom the washout was relieved and all goods ramc through to their destination much to the. relief of business people generally, who had been considerably inconvenienced hv the delay in the arrival of goods for the festive season so near at hand.

Star pictures will be shown al Kokatalii to-night (Monday) when the star feature screens Kenneth Harlan in “Tile Xian without a Heart" Irom the novel hv Ruby XI. Avers. I la* sopports include a two root comedy “Hie Poor Millionaire” ami a Rathe gazette. Star Pictures will be shewn every week at.Kokatahi on Mondays. Woodstock on Tuesdays, and Riiatapu oil Wednesdays. with a choice new programme even* week.

M> E. I.angleiii. District Engineer for the Public Works Department stated on Friday that, the two headings in the section of the Coleridge tunnel between tin* intake and the centre shaft, met on Wednesday afternoon. The alignment of the tunnel was found to be less than an inih out. This was considered very satisfactory ill view i f Ibe tael that. I lie alignment underground bad to be established! by means of a pair ot plumb lines let down each shaft, and tbo length of base between each pair ol plumb lines was in the vicinity of eight Fuel.

jn iin- eaur> ol hi- visit in “ vstlaud Hospital on Saturday morning the Governor-General took the opportunity to converse with every inmate possible in the main hospital, and also at the Old People’s Home, making himself thoroughly at home, and giving the inmates a vivid remembrance of the visit of the King's representative. The visitors were entertained at morning tea by the Hal roll and staff before leaving. The visit was a very successful one and gave much pleasure to the inmates of the institution, and His Excellency appeared to he very glad of the opportunity of meeting them.

Saturday’s “Lyttelton Times" states: —A proposition is on foot to arrange for a party representing the Canterbury Progress League to visit South "Westland early next year, going via the southern lakes districts. In this connection Or E. Tcichdmanil. ol Hokitika, visited Christchurch, and he left for "Wellington on Friday night. His mission is to emlavour to arrange with the Government to carry the party on the Tutanekai when that vessel makes her annual tour at the end of January or the beginning ol February. This would he a good business proposition from the Government's point of view. The party will inspect the scenic resorts and collect informtinn regarding road development and other matters. Dr Teiehelmann will return from "Wellington in a few days’ time, and if he has been successful in making the proposed arrangements. Mr P. R .Climic will then proceed with the formation a of a party fully representative of all the interests ol the Progress League.

Give the men Fancy Sox. the correct Tie. good Praces. Hats. Shirts and Handkerchiefs. Select them, at McKay’s where the biggest ’Xmas selections are. Shop early.—Advt.

Choose your gift from our numerous and beautiful assortment of ’Xmas novelties, in handkerchiefs, hats, race frocks, chubby umbrellas. gloves, scarves, beach sunshades, silk hose, P.iaziliian hats, model hats, children’s millinery, bathing dresses, bathing caps, tray cloths and table runners, at Schroder and Co where special reduced prices are the order of the day.—Advt.

Fancy Traycloths. Centres. Duchess Sets. b’Ovleys. Embroidered Bedspreads. etc., make ideal ’Xmas presents. See .McKay’s grand selection. Shop early.—Advt. Bring the kiddies to McKay’s for Dolls. Toys, Games, etc., at remarkably low prices. A Big Balloon will he given away with the first 560 sales. Shop Early.—Advt. Mill and Factory Supplies: Get our quotes for Belting, Belt Dressing, Boiler Compound, Graphite, Grease, Lubricants, Boiler Graphite, “ Climax ” Packing, etc., R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve a plentiful supply now. Stiarland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative keeps eggs fresh for months. Clean and economical.—Advt. Laugh, and the world laughs with you; rub, and you rub alone, so sings “ Xo-Rlibbing Laundry Help.”—Advt. Buy gifts early. Don’t leave this important matter until you are worried hv 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.—Advt.

Men’s Fancy Shirts, with collars to match 9s 6d to 14s 6d at Hallensteins, Revell Street.—Advt-

The daintiest and cheapest handkerchiefs in town at Addisons.—Advt.

Acceptances for all events at the Westland Racing Club’s Christmas Meeting close to-night at 9 o’clock with the Secretary, at the County Office. The race meeting opens on Saturday next (Boxing Day).

The death took place at Westland Hospital on aturday afternoon of Xlr Alexander (Sandy) Smith, for many vears a resident ot Kimu district and latterly at South Hokitika. Deceased was a miner since the early days till old ago crept on. He was 90 years of age. The funeral took place this after-

Xlrs W. H. Bishop and family insert an appreciation notice in this issue. A grand euchre tournament will be held on Wednesday evening, Dec. Lfinl. in the Woodstock Hall. First prize, lady’s jumper (value £2), 2nd. 3rd. and 4th. prizes, each a ham. Admission 2s.—Advt.

At a meeting of the Municipal Band held oil .Monday evening last, it was resolved to carry out the usual waits no Xmas morning. Messrs Rainc. Palmer, Xlarks and Jones were appointed collectors to receive donations towards the Band funds on that morning.—Advt.

When you are ordering your Christmas goods, do not forget- to include .]usfrute. the drink that, is most beneficial to all. If contains no alcoholic preservative or flavouring ingredient whatsoever, which is not naturally present in fresh citron fruits. Made in New Zealand from fresh juicy fruits. —Advt.

Xlr Harry (Jordon, touring representative for the Denis Kelioe Company is in town making arrangements for the opening ol their season in Hokitika, commencing on Boxing Xight. Xlr Cordon was here last as treasurer with the Annsttc Kellerman Company, also the Sistine Choir. Xlr Gordon has just returned from a most successful tour through India, Manilla, China and Japan.

A painful accident occurred on Saturday at Ogilvie's timber mill at Gladstone Siding, where an employee. M.r !leisenhuttel was working. Xlr Heisenlnitcll at the time was occupied near the machinery and accidentally backed "iiio the circular saw, gashing his ldp. He was quickly conveyed to the Grey River Hospital, where the wounds necessitated the insertion of fourteen stitches, lie is progressing as favourably as eati be expected.

Buy ’Xmas Gifts at .McKay's. A splendid assortment of wanted lines, perfumes 9(1 to 12s (id, face powders amt creams, vanity eases is (id to Us .qd. hand bags. Pearl Chokers and Bead Necklaces Is to Os lid. Fancy Soaps, •shop early.—Advt.

For ’Xmas presents—Latest French Silk Scarves os fid to 17s (id, latest Lace neckwear Is to os (id. All the latest Gloves and Hose arc at McKay’s. Shop early.—Advt.