THE Inangahua Times. TUESDAY, DEC. 22, .931 LOCAL AND GENERAL

Inangahua Times, 22 December 1931, Page 2

THE Inangahua Times. TUESDAY, DEC. 22, .931 LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Reefton Cycling Club’s cnmoeti. tioa for the fat lamb, donated b Mr T. Gilmer, was won by Mr G Crossman.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Pacific Lodge, will take place this evening at 7.30 o'clock at the Masonic Hall, Shiel Street, to which all visiting brethren are invited.

Xmas Cards, Autograph Stationery, reasonable prices. Buy now at Miss Cohen’s. 8

The ten-mile bicycle road race, from Reefton to Brazil’s and return took place last evening, and waa won bv P. J. McMahon (70 sec.) from G Lockington (25 see ), with Lewis (scr) third. The leaders McMahon and Lockington came into the straight run home together, but McMahon sprinted beat, beating Lockington by several lengths. The winner's time waa 29.34, Lockington's time 28.50 was the fastest.

A letter from a debtor in reapones to a demand for payment of money, read by a solicitor acting for a creditor in the Magistrate’s Court at Wellington this week, caused some amusement, in which the Magistrate (Mr T. B. Neil) joined. “Mr Forbes repeatedly tells us,” stated tba letter, ” that everyone must make some little sacrifice. I am afraid that the amount mentioned by you must be your client’s little sacrifice.”

Gifts for gentlemen and ladies, children and infants, at Miss Cohan’s.

The Xmas Musical Service held in Wesley Church on Sunday n ; ght drew a large congregation, every seat in the building being occupied Rev. T. Parsons conducted the service and delivered an appropriate address on “ The Harnessed Star.” The Inangahua Silver Band gave two fine selections of sacred music during the service, which did them great credit. Wesley Choir rendered two anthems very effectively, and members of the Choir also contributed solos, duets, etc. A beautiful quartette was given by a party of the Black’s Point Sunday School aiaff. by request. The wbo’s service was both interesting and inap r ingj enhancing the high reputation this annual event has already established. Balloons, crackers, fireworks, paper bats etc, at Miss Cohen’s. 8 Do your Xmas shopping nnw, choose your goods to avoid disappointment at Mist Cohen's. 8

The New Zealand trsmo*. Frank I )unford and Harry Clou'ton, who • re tramping round the world, arrived i Reef ton about 9.30 last evening nd proceeded on to-day. They left Vhangarei cn October 24th, and xpected to achieve their self-imposed ask in seven years. They certainly aok in great, form, and as though ramping is agreeing with them. Toys of every description. Prices o suit all at Mias Cohen’s. 8 The Maruia Snorts to take place on sjf»w Year’s Day, are exciting noch at «»ntion particularly among the Waruia Va'iey settlers, and there are ?reat hopes that more than one good •**destrian will be brought to light, as r»MS bpen the case in past years. The aresence of the Tnangahua Silver Band vili elsn be an added attraction, and the chopping and sawing everts have bought many competitors from a distance. The day spor»s will conclude with a dance at night and the unbounded hospitality of resident there is so well known that this is sure to be a success. In previous yeara it has been the I custom for many firms to pass season- I able greetings with their customers. ' by presenting some novelty as a Xmae box. This year’s Xmas box from Gilbert Bros, is a reduction of 3/' in the £ off all goods. This discount is for Xmas week only, and customers are advised to shop early. 2 . Pay a deposits at Thorpy’s Broadway and secure Xmas Bargains. 8 In these days of depression and unemployment, the amount available for the purchase of Xmas gifts is naturally somewhat restricted. Thrifty buyers, should therefore inspect the splendid stock of gifts displayed at the Reefton Pharmacy, by Mr W. J Duff I M.P.S. Here they will find a magnificient selection of choice perfumery, face powdera, bath salts, combs, mirrors, bushes, etc, all marked at exception illy low prices. A bottle of choice perfume is a present which I never failß to charm and please, and a Kodak or Brownie Camera is a most popular gift. 2