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Hokitika Guardian, 20 December 1928, Page 4

Parisian Ties in great variety at W. 11. Stopl'orl.h’s. -Advt. .Notice of the dog registration fees for I'J2D appears in tins issue. The meeting of Trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank, called for Friday afternoon will he hold on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Men ! Note—We have a fresh stock of ready-to-wear Suits arriving tonight. Book in early to avoid disappointment. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. A notice hy the Registrar under the Companies’ Act, 1908. in the matter of i,he Imperial Timbers Ltd. appears in this issue. Lake Miihinapua was decided upon as the location for the Hokitika District Combined Schools picnic excursion which is fixed for Wednesday, February Oth. The ofliees of all solicitors practising in Hokitika will close il'or the Christmas vacation on Saturday, the 22nd December, 1028, and re-open on Monday, the 7th January, 1020.—Advt. Mr ('. Cederman draws your attention to the fact that he is agent for the Colombo Tea- Company, and lias opened a depot m Revel I Street, next to J. J. Breeze, bootmaker. Aliases Boss, fancy goods dealers and general drapers, have removed to new commodious premises opposite (heir old shop in Revel! St., where they arc making an attractive display of specialties suitable for the Xmas season. The customary fortnightly visit of Plmikei Nurse Spring, (aims place tomorrow. The morning will he devoted to visits ami in the afternoon the nurse will he in attendance at St. Andrew's Hull at the usual hour. Messages requiring attention may he left with Mrs (too. Perry, Hall Rt. “\an Harding'’—The shirt with "ine lives. Ask to see them W. 11. Stopl'orl h’s.—Advt. In connection with the competition inaugurated by the Publicity Department ol th(> N.Z. Railways for the best essay on the benefits of the railways, the prize lor New Zealand, in the school grade, was won hy .Jessie (tuiin. a Htd. V. pupil of WaLaron school, a daughter ol Air ami Airs Gunn, ano recently the head-teacher. Air J. H. ( Inqtio received a letter complimenting him on the stieees.s of one of his pupils. A Ora ml Ball will he held in the Public Hall Kanieri, on Wednesday December 2(i (Boxing Night) in aid of the Kanieri Tennis ('lull. .Music by Fred Smith's Christchurch Orchestra. Bcntlcmen .‘ls ladies 2s.—AdvL. Hero’s a Christmas gift for the whole family: Nothing will bring more happiness into the home than a gramophone. Winsome old time melodies or the sparkle of modern jazz. .Music to fit any mood. Call along to Varrall’s for a demonstration.—Advt.

(lifts for .Men and Boy’s get them at AlcKay’s ’Xmas Fair.—Advt.

.Just to hand, further stocks of Stetson and Borsalino Felt Hats at W. Ti. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Work on the Muller Diversion Company’s tunnel at White’s Point is being pushed ahead. Over 100 feet have mw* been driven. Workmen came across a small seam of coal during Hie operations. Perhaps the company may deem it advisable Lo change from gold to coal.

Alessrs Sullivan Bros’ fine hostel at Wcheka is being opened Lo-dav. 'I lie venture marks an important advance in the opening up of the lar south district and is very langih'e evidence of Ihe faith of the residents in the future of the district. The new hostel which is excellently finished and splendidly -itualcd should prove a popular holiday resort, and will lie the means of attracting great numbers of visitors to the Fox Glacier region.

The Railway Department is running a special excursion from Grevirouth to Lake Alahinapua on Sunday .TOlh. Doe. The train will leave Hokitika at 11.28 am. and returns leaving Lake Alahinaput at ■! p.m. The fare from Hokitika will lie Is (id second class. Tn addition to this special excursion, there will he other opportunities during the week days of the holidays for picnic parties to visit Bake Alahinapua, leaving Hokitika in the forenoon, and returning in the afternoon. Lake Alahinapua is an ideal picnic resort, and with the facilities offered should -he far more largely patronised than it is.

A most useful present: A pair of “ Phoenix ” pure-silk hose with the new “Special Heel” or “Jenny Lind” and a pair of silk gloves.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

To aid the Sports Queen (Aliss Aloira Stopforth) in the St. Alary’s Queen Carnival competition, a most enjoyable evening is assured those who attend St. Alary’s Club on Thursday night next, December 20th. Cards, music and dancing will he the bill of fare, so come along and have a good evening’s enjoyment. Admission Is.—Advt.

The acceptances for the AVestland IWing Club’s meeting duelling on Boxing Day. appear in this issue. They are very satisfactory indeed, and give promise of a good meeting. The fields should range from fair to good, and the even quality of the horses competing should result in first class sport. The welcome rain yesterday was very acceptable for the racecourse, and will enable the racing track to be voted first-class. -The carpenters are finishing up either to-day or to-morrow, which indicates that everything is in order for the meeting, ft is a result greatly to the credit of all concerned, and particularly to Air D. Stevenson, who has been in charge of the works about the stand and the buildings. Visitors continue to praise .the arrangements which appear to lie as complete as forethought can make them. It is expected the race meeting will draw a record attendance. The Railway Department has provided a most convenient time-table to all parts of the Westland section, and a great influx of visitors may lie expected.

Say, Tommy, have you seen the fine toys in Yarrall’s? By jove, there’s a corker train that Father ’Xmas is going to bring me. And boats and motor ears, and——gosh, there’s everything at Van-all’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

In order to meet the convenience of customers J .V. Hall, of the furniture depot. South Revel I St. has opened up a special display of Xmas novelties in the premises next to Turner’s ffuit shop, Weld Street. Patrons will find a specially attractive display of suitable Xmas presents, including toys, fancy goods, great cookery assortment, pictures, rugs, carpets etc. The heavier goods, including furniture are still on view at the South Revell Street depot. -Advt.

’Xmas gifts in great profusion at AlcKays ’Xmas Fair.—Advt.