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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 58, Issue 274, 20 December 1929, Page 6

The banks throughout New Zealand will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. December 25. 26 and 27, and on Wednesday and Thursday, January 1 and 2. A continuous bus service from Clive Square to Westshore is arranged to faeilitate the transport of the puhlic to the workers' queen regatta in the grounds kindly lent by the Napier Sailing Clul). J11 the will of the late Mrs Peter McLaren, of Masterton, the following bequests are included: — Knox Presbyterian Cliurch, Masterton, £1000 ; Knox Presbyterian Sunclav Pcbool and Presbvterian Orplianage, Wellington, eacb £500. With the close of the school year numbers of pupils, especially from secoudary schools, are passengers by trains and service cars eithev retui-ning to Hawke's Bay from colleges in other parts of New Zealand 01- going home to other provinces from their studies in Hawke's Bay schools. An appropriation me,eting of the Napier Starr Bowkett Building Society was hefd 311 Messivs . Willjams and Kettle's saleroom last evening, Mr J. P. Thomson presiding over a moderate attendance of shareholders. In No. 4 issue the bajlot of £600 was drawn by group 81, six shares, and in No. 5 issue group No. 111 was successful. Now that schools in various parte of the province have broken up for the liolidavs many parents and pupils are travelling for the lmliday seasoit, and trains, hoth going from and eoming to Napier, are well crowded with travellers. The express train leaviug Napier this morning fiad two engines 011 and a .great many more carriages than usual. Tn acldition to tlie 427,337 acres of land already open for selection, T0,164 acres will be made availahle during the present nxonth. The areas to. be opened are in tbe North Auckland, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland provinces. The iargest area to be offerecl will be 5300 acres under pastoral run licejice in tlie Kaweka and Pohui survey district, Hawke's Bay. A numberVof town sections in various parts of tbe Dominion also figure in the offering.

For some time after Guy Fawkes Day there wa? some complaint by residents of different towps at tbe powerful nature of the fireworks used in the celebrations this year, it being urged that some of the explosives were dangerous. Accoi'ding to reports 130W current in Napier the matter has attracted the attention of t]ie Government, and it is said that the Commissioner of Police has giyen instructions that court proceedings ai-e to be taken under the provisions of ihe Arms Act against any person purchasing or seliing fireworks c-apable of destructive effect hy way of explosion, unless tlie purchaser or seller has acted under a police permit. The Hawke's Bay Hospital Board notifies fieads of families in Napier, who are unable to provide a good Cliristmas dinner that they will be supplied with an order for same on application at St. Jolin's Schoolroom, Napier on Monday, 23rd inst., between 10 a.m. anc'L 11.30 a.m. Applicarits mnst present a recommendation signed by a clergymau, or some other reputable person. Similar orders will be supplied' to heads of families in Hastings, under the same conditious, and 011 applyjng to the Social Welfare officer, Karamu road,_ Hastings, on Mondav, 23rd inst., between 10,30 a.m. and 12 noon. Iu both cases the orders will be supplied on personal application only. . ,

All the friends of the late Mrs Dixoii will be interested to know tliat the memorial lectern, to whieh so many have generouslv contributed, will be dedicated on Sun day next at St. Augustine's Church, during the 11 a.m. seryijce, Tlie lectern is made of oalc, toned to match its surroundings, taking the form of an eagle with outspread wings, on a pedestal. The eagle is in one piece of wood, and the carving has heen heautifully exeeuted. The plate on the .lectern is faced with an untaniishable prepavation, bearing the following _ wo/'dg ; — "To the glory of God, and in lovjng piejpory of Ada Constance Dixon, widow of the late Ernest Richter Dixon. This lectern was given hy her velatives and friends. Dedicated, Ohristmas. 1929. 'A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall he praised.' " Visitors and tourists to Wairoa and beyond will find the Arcadia Priyate Hotel, QneeiD street. Wairoa, one of the verv best in the North Tsland. First-class cuisine and every hpine comfort. Write, 'phone or wire for rescrvations and tariff.* Week-end Specigls. — Best hulk Initter, 1/6; delic-ious pork sansages,- 9j ; Swan hame, EKte hame. Every 10s epent carries with it a free gift. At Bryant's.* At the corner of Bryanfc's Buildings, Fargher and Co. have on view a splendid selection of suits. You can go in tjiere, get a great selection (there are 120 suits on t\yo racks alonc), and be perfeetlv fitted in a few -rnimites. All the leqding suits are stocked.* Nearly evervone is being permnnently waved for the swimraing season. It is so cojivenient for the liplidavs. Be snre and consult Mrs Olds. Maison Treselle, Hastings street. The price is rpnsonable, from one guinea. P.ay by the nnmher of cuils. Telephone 2996 for an appointinent.* » A writer savs that he married his wife after tasting the first cake she had made. This seems to be a case of love at first bite. Tlie first bite at JTannab's licw Cliristmas slippers will make you buy £500 worth. Just opened for 'Xmas presents.* Cup, sauoer and plate free with every purchase of 20s worth of groceries at any of 011 r stores. At Bryant's.* Wise people buy where the products are guarauteefl. Our "Purity" cream is alwavs guaranteed to whip. Napier Dairy Products, Ltd., next Uumpliries' Cash Store.* A wide range of inexpensive Christmas_ gifts at „Wijson Craig's, pocket diaries, 3s 6d novels, grt pottery, colonred glass, Chinese and Tndian brass ware.* "I've had tvyn months on the sands. Xow I'm going to have two months on the rocks," said a returned holiday maker, when he as]ced for a pair of 4s lld tenpis shoes on tick. Hannah's. Napier and Hastings.* Keep yonr cbildren free from worms. At. the first signs give them Wade's vVorip Figs— a sure, safe, remed.v. Children love it — it's so pleasant to take. Jeaves no bad _ after-efi'ects. Keep "Wade's" always in vour medicine chest. Contains no harmful ingrpdicnts and Al] chemists and storcs. * Even in Summpr you catcfi colds. Keep a bottle of Nazol handy to bring quick relief. 60 doses for 1/6.

The work of tar-sealing the Te Autq road lias now heen almost completed by tlie Hawke's Bay County Couucil, good progress having heen made since the fine weather set in. It is reported that the improvement in the surface i« being higlily appreciated by motorists. For some time the matter of sealing Pakowhai road lias been under diseus-i sion between th Hawk's Bay County Council and the Main Higlnvays Board, The council desires.to put- down a high-class coating but the board contends that the traffie will not warrant the expense. The council lias now had a traffie tally taken to see the volume of vehicles that pass over the road.The figures are now being compiled and will be forwarded on to the board, The work of putting down tlie final coat of bitumen of the main highway between Pukehou and Waipawa is progressing well." Starting at the .Hawke's Bay boundary at Pukehou, the wqrk is now compieted as far as tbe Otane Cemetery. It is expected tlia last stretck in the Waipawa County. will b,e fiuished about Cliristmas tijne, and then tlie county staff will undertake the final cqating of the portiort of the main highway, runnjpg throngli Waipawa borough. Very complete arrangements hava been made by the Railwav Department for the carriage of holiday passeuger traffie. To.-morrow, and again on Monday and Tuesday, expresses will leave Napier at-8.20 a.m., 9.20 a.m., and 3.4 p.m., whilst 011 Tuesday an express will depart at 9.45 p.m. Expresses will arrive in Napier on those days afe 1.1 p.m., 5.9 p.m., and 5.50 p.m. On Christmas Day expresses rufi at S.20 a.m. and 3.4 p.m., while incoming trains arrive at 9.2 a.m., 4.7 p.m., ancl 5.9 p.m. On January 2, 3 and 4 the trains will he the same as on Decem-» ber 21 and 23. Shooters pre reminded of the special' pttrpctive programme arranged for tomorrow afternoon at the Monte Garlo grounds. Napier. Hams. turkeys,gee^e, lainb, pipes, cigarettes, wine,etc., constitute sonie of the prizes, tliei matches heing open to all comers._ A special attraction wilj be a 10-guineai trophy shoot wliich is being put or» for the bejiefit of Napier* s Sports .Queen No._ 1, and the wliole or the ^ross entries for this sboot will be apnatfid towards helping to put Bfiss Heath at the top of the poll. Tlie njatch is open to' any niember of aiiy club iu New Zealand. Programmes availahle for this and the great Mardi Gr;i§ shoot from the cluh's secretaryw

The excitemeut in connection. with the queen election has almost reached fever heat. _ Sports who have for so long maintpined a strong lead still occupv first position, hut the Te Awa canc]idate has made a. surprising. forward move and is only a few votes behipd the leader. T.lie workers' ancl crjcketers' candidates are hoth lying jn a handv position ancl he would indeed he an optimist wlio can fovetell what tlie result t6-morrow night will he. The puhlic are invited to a.tteiicl to-morrow night at the Municipal Theatre, " where tlie election closes at 11 o'clock. Tjiere is no charge for admission. hut each patron must produce an art union ticket. Cliildreii under 16 years of age will not be arimitted. Tt is hoped to arrange with' Messrs Thompson and Pavne, of the Gaiety Theatre, to provide an operator fpr a lanjtern dispjay, whieh will he presented in conjuuction with tli© showing of votes. A musical programme will be provided by Me'ssrs Lockyer's. The ququ*terly meetirig of Court Sifl Charles Napier was held in the Foresters' Hall, Napier last night, a gocd attendance of members heing presided over by O.R.t Bro. Gordon. Various matters of lodge business were discussed and tlie election of court officer s was carried ojit. After some very close eontests the following were elected to thej various . positions ; — C.R., Bro. J. A, NodweH"; S.C.R., Bro, G. Hannali; treasurer, Bro. E. R Spriggs ; secre.tary, Bro. H. H. Elmes (re-elected) } S.W., Er.o. C. Ehnes (re-elected); JAV.y Bro. A. H. Young (re-elected); S.B.,B10. V. D. Boyce; J.B., Sister Collins; assistant secfetary, Bro F. A. Footo, Brothers G. Elmes and J. Nodwell were elected delgates to attend the apnualj meeting of the Hawke's Bay District, to be hekl next year. It'was decided to hold the wind-up social on the 27th in'stant, further particulars of wliich will be advertised in this jiaper in due course. Appreciation was expressed by several members presept on the action of the Daily Telegiaph in publishing a. repo-i-t of tlie meetings held during the year. After the formal business h ad been concluded the members adjourned for supper and some very keen games of cards. \ Muscatels free. A free packet o? After Dinner muscatels goes with every Ilam purchased between now and Cliristmas. At Bryant's, famous for low prices.* Every year the sliops use the slogak "Shpp early," and every year the niajority of us leave our Cliristmas sliop)iing till the last possibje moment. There is, however, a special iuducenient to shop earlv at C'ottrell's. The popular free rccords that go with all purchases of £1 will not he availahle on Christmas Eve (December 24), ueitber will regjster tickets be issued. So shop early at the shop with the b/g bear, Napier. Record catalogues are free for the asking.* Spring cleaning is an eas.v and quick job when you get the best cleanjr^g matei'ials. Dockery's have all tha latest polishes, scourers, Snnflowet; soap, etc.* CHome-made plum puddings, a very special line, made by tlie Trocaderd experts, may now he had in all sizes at Is per lb. Also jieautifully decorated Christmas cakes. Tlie Trocadero-* New goods and at a special ChhisVmas discount. The light Summer coSi is'so popular and here is a new shipment of the smartest georgette coats^ in both navy and black, in all sizes.' Per parcel post there are tlie newest three-piece suits from whieh to clioosa ° holiday frockings in crepe de chine and tailoyed washing suits. You will find something new for Christmas at 3 diseouTit at Matliewson's.* Walker and Hall's best English silver teaspoons are still going out with' every groc-ery purchase of 10s and upwards at Bryant's.* We have just liinded a shipment of the latest Tova cloth shoes, all sizesy high heels and flat, seliing at 12s 6d» Also Packard slippers foi1 Christmasa F. Thorp and Co., Hastings street, Napier.* "ROLEX" OYSTER WATCH. The world's wonder wristlet watcK« * Absolulel.v water-proof, dust-proof, heaK proof, cold-proof and perspirafcion-proof, It positively defies the elements. Ob« tainable at all good jewellers. Your best repiedy for couglis, colds, asthma, bronclntis, hay fevcr, and al? siich copiplaiiits of the throat and lungj is ' Nazol." Powerful, ponetrating effective. 60 doses for 1/6.