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Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1923, Page 2

Offers of black pine and Uitnra in large quantities are invited in tins issue by a Christchurch timber merchant. Miss Elsie Hilly, win. is lecturing on the Coast on “Life ‘ Bc‘ , " CT l >» dia” passed through town to-day to Ross. She returns next week, to prepare for liei lecture here on Tuesday. March (ith.

The following is the Kiwi cricket, to Play H w' : dbains,' J. WTUiams Stock Rum ‘raft Irving, Maildl. I’cHnu.i, Wilson, Kearns, Chadwick, Ferguson.

Mr 8 11 Kerris, who has taken o'or tin. A. and A. stores, notifies that he has opened up a complete new stock of general groceries, crockery "are. fiincv goods anil patent medicines. Ihe business will be known as the Star Stoves, and patrons arc assured uf every attention.

fn connection with the West Cmst A. and I*. show at Greymouth. a special train will leave Hokitika mi Gh'mouth at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, os’Lb February, returning at <.O l’ ! " • a„d will connect with train fronr and to Boss. Other train arrangements are advertised in this issue.

The key to wealth is right buying. When cut-fitting your boy call on ils and you will realise tho truth of above. We specialise in Imy s’ wear, suits, knickers, jerseys, shirts, singlets, ties, golf hose, braces, in lact everything a hoy requires. One trial and you will coll again awl strain at Addisons. Advt.

Startling prices lor cose iruit at Ihe Rivoli. Tievcll St. Tomatoes, Istgrade, 5s (id case, cooking apples, AAolseley’s, Ist- grade, 401 b ease is bd. Rears 8s (id, choice peaches and a great variety ot other Iruits. All case Fruit delivered to any part of the town. Don’t forget wc have bad the experience and buy nothing but Ist grade fruits.—Advt.

The lasi few days have shown a decided cli mige in temperature. On Sunday morning last there was a lieavv frost. at, Waitaha which blackened out the marrow and similar vines in the gardens. Each evenim' Inis been much colder than is seasonable anil it looks as it we are to have an early winter. Last night was quite wintry, and (ires in the homes were quite welcome.

One of the largest and finest kauri logs seen in Auckland for some time was brought to the mill of Messrs I). Goldie and Sons from AA’nitakere. states the “New Zealand Herald," The log, which is 19ft in length and 18ft lOin in girth, contains about 5000 superficial feet, and weighs abnul ten tons. It was felled about five miles from the AVaitakero railway station. Not only is the log one of unusual size but it is also a particularly clean sue men of the giants of the kauri forests.

The .Minister of Education state I at AYellington on AVednosduy that 590 trained teachers are proceeding from the four training colleges this year to take up positions as assistants or solo teachers in schools. This is a record. Boards have been instructed to utilise an additional number nf teachers to increase the stall's of schools where clashes are unduly large. A large niimhor of such appointments have already been approved, and others are being made. Tv is quite safe to say. lie added. that after the present month, when these appointments are completed, there "ill be no need for any teacher in New Zealand to take charge of as many as eighty '- 1 i !

Mr T .M. Charters. who has held the position of District Repatriation Offi- (•('!■ for Canterbury and Westland simp tbe inception of tile Repatriation Department in January 1919. lias resigned bis position as from the 28th inst.. he having been appointed heal manager of rile Australian Provincial Assurance Association. Ltd. Alt' Charters is well-known locally as a singer of outstanding • merit, and the services of his fine voice have always been available for concerts organised for charitable or patriotic purposes, lie was for six years with’ the South llritish Insurance Company and six years with Kinsey and Co.. |.td. He saw two years’ service in the late war and attained captain’s tank.—‘‘Press.”

Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotdon singlets, cashmere f hose etc. now on view at AV. H. Stopforth’s (opposite AY. E. AA'illiams).

Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of “NAZOL” on sugar. Quickly banishes summer colds and Hay Fever. Is 6d for 0,0 doses. "ossrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Alnrchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught- whisky sold by the Koval Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and lending clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line in New Zealand and is a fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next- month when the* firm will t>e pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributers for West Coast. Advt. Sickness and vomiting from a disordered stomach may be relieved by taking SHAT!LAND'S FLUID MAGNESIA Fresher than tbe imported.

The farewell social announced to bo held at St Mary’s Club rooms tliis Friday evening, will now bo held on Sunday evening next. We notice that Miss Isobel Aitken of Hokitika, and Mr It. B. Wells, of Ivanieri, have passed in Education for B.A. degree, N.Z. University. Mr W. J. O’Donnell, who, owing to continued ill health, has resigned the position of Engineer to the Greymouth Borough Council, was met by representative citizens of the town on Wednesday evening and presented with a substantial cheque. Mr O’Donnell 'eft for Christchurch yesterday.

Costumes and Coat-frocks —The early buyer gets tho choice and in this case will benefit to some extent. Call and see the new styles and if we cannot suit you from stock wo will have one made to order without incniusc in price. Sylos to suit all tastes _ and prices to suit all pockets, £• > los to £7 Ids at- Addison’s.—Advt. New Zealand leads the world for “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. “GOLDEN RULE” Soap. “LEE ’ SMILING” Floor Polish and “GOLDEN BULK” School Bulei-s. Recommended by the medical profession—WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. Keep on using SHARLAND’S VINEGAR. Brewed from pure cane sugar. First for flav. nr, strength and purity. In bulk anfl bottlo