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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1938, Page 4

Fn this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of the running of mail and relief trains between Greymouth and Christchurch for the Christmas and New Year holidays

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of alterations during the Christmas and New Year Holidays to the usual timetable on the Otira and Hokitika lines.

The Borough Returning officer (Air G. l'\ Coles) notifies the withdrawal of Steve George Feod from the contest for the Borough Council, leaving two candidates, Messrs. Heenan and Stuart, to go to the poll on Wednesday nexi, December 21.

Williams Medical Hall have just imported direct from London a large par. cel of Maw’s pure bristle and badger hair shaving brushes. Look in vout bathroom and take pity on the moth eaten relic that dad tries to use. Make dad happy this Xmas with one of our large selection of English shaving brushes. Prices from 2/6. —Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries 'and On. hold auction sales at llarihari on Thursday next, when there will he a sale of slock at llarihari yards, at 1 n.m., followed at 2.8') p.m. by the sale of the property of W. J. and Mrs Al. (I. Alnir, consisting of 404 acres Education Endowment Reserve, and at 8 p.m., at the factory, of a quantity of roofing iron and building timber.

Work was begun yesterday at the Liverpool State coal mine at Rewanuiwhich has been idle since 'Tuesday of last week because of heating in tiie Morgan east section. It is considered that a second lino of stoppings which has been built has completely overconn' the possibility of lire breaking out in that area.

Consumers of gas . are reminded that accounts for November must be paid to-morrow before 4 p.m. to secure discount. The Foxton is delayed at Greymouth owing to heavy sea, and is due here to-morrow morning. The Canterbury Education Board is inviting tenders in this issue for the erection of an infant school and out buildings at Hokitika District High School ' _ Now that Christmas is near at hand Schroder and Co. have made special effort in providing latest app.xrel and useful gifts for Christmas. It will pay you to visit this firm early—before the cnisn sets in.—Advt.

A large party of- Jewish refugees front Germany and Austria was included in the passengers by the Aorangi from Vancouver. Of the party, 22 landed at Auckland. The remainder, about 130 are bound for Australia.

Just arrived! Biggest range of suits in town. All sizes; latest patterns and styles. Come and inspect them at J. L. Turner’s, Weld Street.—Advt.

The offices ol solicitors practising in Hokitika will close for the Xmas vacation on Friday the 23rd at 5 o.in..

and re-open on Monday the 16th Jan-* uary.— Advt.

A good response has been received by Mr A. H. Lawn, (Uncle Albert) for the Uncle Mick Xmas Box fund which has, now been extended to next Monday, to allow country people to hand in their donations over the week-end. On Friday night a complimentary ball will be held at Kanieri, the total proceeds of which will be handed to Mr Spiers in appreciation of Ids services over 3ZR Station. Music will be supplied by Aunt Dorothy’s Dance Band, supplemented by Messrs Cook and Akers ) while Uncle Albert will contribute extras. Don’t forget next Friday night.

A line selection of Mats, gioveu, frocks and summer coats j throw-overs and curtains are now opening out at Schroder and Co’s. The latest in ladies’ and gents' umbrellas are also showing, all at very reasonable prices and best of quality. Please call eariy before the pick is gone.—Advt,

Yesterday morning’s storm at Greymouth damaged a id ton crane on the wharf derailing it and injuring the gantry, which win tatve several weens to repair. A lot of minor damage was reported to power lines and buildings. At Reefton, steady rain, which at times readied tropical intensity, ana loud clap of thunder and vivid lightning, the Inangahua district experienced a very stormy day. Rain fell almost without cessation from late Saturday night until early Monday morning. Disturbances were heavy light wires at a bowser pump in the town were fused. The Inangahua. river is very swollen, but no damage is reported to roads or bridges.

Gifts of napery always welcome, the widest variety on record waits your selection at Addisons. Art silk JifCnP* fast cloths, cotton and linen cloths, trayclcths, waggon cloths, table centres, cushion tops, runners, sfupper cloths, duchess sets, d’oyleys, etc., etc. Call and make your choice from Addisons' large selection.—Advt.

A meeting of the H.D.H.S. Jubilee committee nekl last evening, decided to place the funds at its disposal, approximately £l6-5, in the hands of tlie school committee and request .it to expediate the arrangements in connection with the erection of a school swimming baths. It was stated at the meeting that a revised estimate of the cost of erecting the baths was £lOBl 4 2, to which the cost of materials contributed £422 14 0 and the cost of labour £65810 2. The Jubilee committee’s slum, of this expenditure was £222 14s, which however, would be reduced to £lB5 it a temporary fence, around the baths would suffice. When the Jubilee committee’s decision was conveyed to members at the meeting of the School committee, later in the evening and the position explained, it was unanimously decided that the offer be accepted and that the School committee undertake to find the £2O deficiency to enable an early start to made with the erection of the baths.

Men like practical gifts, something he can wear—like that in Addisons’ great' selection: sports shirts, sports trousers, blazers, sports coats, scarves, socks, ties, slip-overs, belts, suspenders, etc., etc. Addisons for gifts for m«m. —Advt.

At the Borough Council meeting last, evening when the question of repairing the cycle track on Cass Square was being discussed C' l '. Heinz objected having permanent work being done to the path until the trees were dolt with as at present the roots of the big trees broke up any asphalt laid down, causing a waste of the expenditure. He had no objection to the roadway being put in order but objected to the laying of bitumen. Cr. Stopforth said the proposed expenditure would be large, the inside part to be sealed and the outside graded. The cost to the Council of the present proposals would be under £lO. After discussion the matter was left practically in the hands of the Reserves Committee of which Cr. Stopforth is chairman to make the most suitable arrangements possible to meet the wishes of the Sports Committee whom the Council generally desiie. 1o give every possible suppoit.