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file. At a. meeting of the motor section of the Chriatchurch Cycling: and Motor ntib the chairman roi>orted various ' Nations to tbe prize fund jSSrtion with tho Minor Cycle KohabSitV Trial, to bo held by theenh m February 20th next, from ChristSrnrch to Akaroa and back. Officials were appointed for the trial, and it was decided that entries Hd closo on Wednesday February jOth, the fees to bo—trade £1 ' 1» and private owners 10s, ana ■ th»4 no protests would be entertained unless lod C ed with tho hon. - by noon on tho Monday fol- - lowiocIn tie past, examination, papers for •r- gur«TOTS have been more in tho nature of * mathematical problem than affordine a teet of a candidate's practical ' *biiity. The New Zealand Jnstitute of Surveyors have taken steps to en- ■ ' deaTonr to get this romeaied-—the ■• papers more plainly and clearly stated r --Zand have, accordirg to air James • MoKerrow (says tho "Now Zealand Tim«s") achieved somo measure of succh*. Ho had seen some of the old ' papers and, though he was pretty good et solving problems, many of the quee- "'. tions sronld tako candidates a couple - of hoars to -understand. The Question had been discussed by the council, and : the opinion freely expressed that the papers should be made more practical. The first meeting of tho newly-elecV ed North Lin wood School Committee iras held on Thursday, there being present:—Meesrs W. H- Denton (chairinani, Triggs, Clark, Cook, Murray. Milne, Carter, Yon Sierakowsm, and Ilardy (secretary). The main business was the appointment of the school staff of t«achers, the rosnlt being as follows:—Head master, Mr F. T. Evans; assistant master, Mr D. M. Shirlaw; first assistant mistress. Miss , M. Wills; second assistant mistress, Miss A. Inkpen: pupil teachers, Miss Gladys Fitch and Mr W. A. Foster. It was resolved to forward tho foregoing on to the Education Board as a recommendation. Aβ showing the interest taken in the appointments,. it may be mentioned that the Committee sat for over seven hours, and several of the positions were hotly- contested. Too many Fruit Jars I Messrs Hastie, Bull and Hokering (opposite Ballan- , - tyno's) hare too many Screw-top Fruit ." Bottles on, hand. end are offering them '.. at from 3s 6d dozen, to dear. A big C stock of Pans and Bottles going down fast in, buyers' favour. I'dephono 2103.

For tibia -week only, a special clearance of roirtaaoite and odd lines whdch have accumulated during the sale is being made at Graham, Wilson and Smellio'e. The goods are cat down to bail, and lese than haii, price. This is an exceptional offering, worth invests .gabion. . 6 End of Season Prices for beautiful Millinery—handsomely trimmed, bale, 5s lid, 8s lid; Models 12s 6d; aU showroom showing to match. Armstrongs, Ltd. . . 6 Hβ b«et half-crown Kid Glove on the market is the "Armetrone." The bestb Fingering Wool" ia the **Armstrong," prioed 3d skein only. Armstrong's, Lomlted. -■ . 6 The near completion of the D.I.C. now warehouse makes it imperative that, the company's stocks in their temporary premises should be cleared. Only a tew days -remain before the D.I.C. temporary warehouses must be closed down. Everything will, therefore, be subjected to. further redactions; goods of this season's importing are marked regardless of cost. To-day extra sale eonwmioßf are offered in all sections of thaD.I.C. 6 In Boys' »hd Hen's Apparel it is well *nown that <tt»r cheapest and best ~ selected stacks' *4ki .Shown by Mesers '" - SfJJ? ,O^BB Men's Suite 17s -v. 6d, 355, Tweed Trousers iis 3d to 14e 6d, , : Co"**y Suits toed-.jefciiapeuite 2s lid. V--. *• Hα. ■ ' .• .'■'■■ 6 - 'i.. Travellers and Tourists! Make your ' *"~»P'.Plew»nt by getting New Zealand „- - .Express Company to handle your bag.'''•.Pβ* Baggage collected and forwarded *. to wry address. Our Porters meet •"• ' Wellington boat. Sample rooms and '. - storage always available. 6 11 ■ -.p" , * Agricultural Harvester Engine ■ . OU, Gas Oil, and Castor are obtained «t MoCleUand and Anderson, 224 Caalierstreet, Chriatchurch All oils guaranteed. Onr oila obtained from Iβ end resognised agents. 6 . ' Ewrtrain, Headaches.—Ern«et M. -. Sandstein, F.S.M.C., D.8.0.A , London, Consulting Optician, may be contorted on all oases of defective eye- , eght Fifteen years' special study and experience. Latest, methods and instruments. Consulting rooms, Cashel .«t«et W. (next BaJlantyne's). Hours. . 8.30 to 5.30. Telephone 397. 6 Simple ideas, if patented, often , wing fortunee. Consult Henry Hughes, . P*tent agent, 183 Hereford street (opp. United Service Hotel). Consultations free. - 6 There is no need for further dread. Achrox and decayed teeth can be extracted Absolutely painlessly by applicafcon* of "Extractine," the latest American anaesthetic. By its use pain is obviated and the gums heal more Sjackly. Sole agents for Christchurch, «» Crown Dental Association, No. 150 . Worcester street, new Ges office. 6 Nearly one person in every five wears glaaaes. Correctly adjusted lenses are n »«i to relieve cross eye, neuralgia, ■fUgmatism, headaches, myopia (short e 8«), and other defects. If troubled wrth your eyes visit J. D. Clarke, D.80.A., F.S.M.C., F.J.O. (London)! "pnthalmic Optician, 148 Colombo «t««t. 'Phone 2321. 7 Harris's Imperial Boot Depot are now ■ Mowing a splendid selection of Genxe , x>_? ** ra< * e English Bix>t« at Special - ' ZP&*i ranging from 18s t>d to '-'Is. good* are made in tho latest shapes, and can be obtained «ither in ! • Blaok or Tan. Wβ have also opened Bgji very fine range of Clark's and "?* , ' oc k' s latost productions in Lad if« Fine Footwear. Harris's Imperial Boot Depot, 207 Oashel street (next UaUantyne's). 4 , Lewis and Andereon. 221 CWiol <tre€it, advise that thoy are carrying - complete stocks of preserving pans and Maeon's fruit jare. Je]!y jars twa 3b 6d k* lea. t>