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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1935, Page 4

It is' Understood Wirth’s Circus will show at Hokitika on New Year’s Eve.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., ntoify an auction sale of horses and harness on Friday, December 20th, at 1.30 p.m.

The Regent Fruit Shop (opposite Arch Little) Revell Street invites .patrons to leave their Xmas orders early for choice fruit and vcgetau;es.

The Westland County Council calls for tenders, closing on January 18, for clearing, forming and culvertiug 2 miles 28.35 chains of the MilltownArail lira track.

Now showing at Schroder’s—a complete new range of locknit underclothing, specially designed for summer wear. Also suitable Christmas gifts that will be appreciated for their daintiness and good service.—Advt.

At the election for a Mayor for the Borough of Ross held on Wednesday, Mr .John Murdoch was elected by 155 to 74 secured by his opponent, Mr Arnold Upjohn.

The rights to the publicans booths, sweet stalls etc., for the Hokitika races ,(3 days) and sports meeting (one day, December .27) will be sold by public auction at the Princess Theatre at 3 o’clock to-morrow afternoon.

Make it a sporting Christmas—Cream trousers, grqy flannels, interlock and locknit shirts, bathing suits, belts, cream sox, and boys’ . striped canoe shirts, shorts, bathing suits, etc., at Addisons’—Advt, ■> .

Eastgate’s Clyde Bakery has recently been rebuilt into a two storey premises, and with the following enlargements room has been made for cosy tea rooms, which have now been opened, where morning and afternoon tea will be procurable at all hours, with prompt attention and choice viands. The enlarged premises, which were entrusted to Mr P. R. Whitford have been very successfully completed and they have a very attractive appearance, both inside and out. The inside decorations are extremely attractive and very comfortable. The Clyde bakery has had ah excellent name for its bread, over a long term of years and patrons can look forward to efficient service in the extension of the business now just commenced.

A tonic for tired rooms. You can not do better than by callin h at Schroder and Co’s emporium where you will find the latest in linoleums ana curtains, where dozens of new patterns are to he found. They are colourful and fresh. They have beauty aplenty. Come in and see for yourself, and your room will soon be rejuvenated at Schroder’s.—Adv*-.

“The Courts in New Zealand to-day are taking notice of these speeding motorists,” said Mr H. Morgan, S.M., in the Hokitika Magistrate’s Comt this morning during the hearing of a charge against a motorist of speeding within the borough. “Tn some cases, motorists’ licenses are suspended, while in other oases heavy fines are imjiOsed. The Courts are determined to stop this offience.U

Messrs Seddon and Co. fruiterers request customers to leave their Xmas orders earlv.

There will he a Presbyterian service at Kokatahi on Sunday next at 2.30 p.m, and at this service the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will he dispensed.

There was a sharp shower this morning after 11 o’clock, after a fin e morning. Yesterday was fine,' but in the Kokatahi Valley there was a considerable amount of rain during the day.

Messrs M. Houston aird Co will hold two sales by auction to-morrow. At 11 a.m., in the mart they will sell poultry for Mr Dalzell of Kokatahi, and at 3 p.m. at Princess Theatre the rights of the Westland Racing Club for the mid-summer meeting.

We have been instructed by “Taylors” that Wednesday, December 18, is the latest date w« can accept cleaning that is required hack for Christmas, Patersons, Revell Street local agents.

The Gael left Okuru on Wednesday for Bruce Bay, where, she loaded timber yesterday, leaving at 1 p.m. for Wellington via Greymouth. She leaves Wellington on Tuesday for Hokitika, and on arrival here loads for Bruce Bay.

At a social evening held at the residence of Mr and Mrs L. Michel last evening appreciation was expressed of services rendered to St. Andrew’s Presbvterian Church choir by Mr and Mrs J. L. Menzies, Miss E. Robinson and Mr R. B. Tenimnt, and small presentations in recognition were made to each on behalf of the members of the choir.

During the hearing of applications bv the Westland Licensing Committee this morning, the Health Inspector (Mr T. E. Schou) mentioned, with reference to certain cases adjourned from the last meeting, that ’ certain repairs still required to be done. In one case, the solicitor for the applicant guaranteed the work would be done immediately. The chairman (Mr H Morgan, S.M.) said the general experience with such guarantees was that tlie licensees often left the work undone until just before the next annual meeting. In this, as in one or two other cases, the application was adjourned for the work to be done before the license would be granted.

The half-yearly meeting of the Hokitika Drn ids’ Lodge was held last evening in the Town Hall, when a large number of member, were present, Arch Druid, Bro. W. Stickle presiding. Sick pay to the amount of £6 was authorised, also maternity bonuses. District President, Bro. Tsherwood installed the following officers for the current sixmonths: Arch Druid, Bro. W. Stickle, (second term); Vice-Arch Druid. Sister Tinetti; LG. Bro. Pierson'; 0 G. Bro. S King, Secretary, Bro. J Fox; Treasurer, P.D.P. Bro. Ballinger; Arch Dniid Bards, Bros. Lodge and Shaw; Vice-Arch Bards, Bros Kennedy ana Gates; Minute Secretary, P.A. Bro. Fi. Lawn; M C., Bro. J. Davern. Bro. Jsli“rwood presented Bro. S. King with his P.A. collar and diploma. The Lodge avas honoured by the presence of visitors from Grevmouth, Bunanga, Brim ner, Millejlon, and Blackball Lodges. After the meeting members retired to the festive board where the usual toasts were honoured.