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Hokitika Guardian, 2 December 1924, Page 2

The Central Factory manufactured 28 tons 17 cwt. of blitter for the month of Novemltcr.

Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch tin's morning.

A corrected announcement appears in this issue in connection with .Mrs Simpson’s art needlework drawing. The winning number was 225 (not 2H5), and the winner was .Mrs Alo.Xab of lioss.

Messrs M. Houston and Co direct attention to their sale by auction tomorruw afternoon on the premises Fitzherhert street of the whole of the furnituro in the estate of the late Mr John Olson.

The vacancy in the Westland County Council caused by tin l death of .Mr Orimnmml, will be declared at next week’s meeting of (lie Council when the date for the election to fill the vacancy will be decided upon. 11 will be fixed, most probably, for next month.

Nominations for all events at the Hokitika races on lioxiug Day and the day following, close with the secretary of the Westland Hating Club on Friday night next. The committee of the dub will meet the same evening t.o snmplcto the arrangements for the popular race gatherings.

The meeting of the Hokitika School Committee called for last evening was postponed owing to the absence of the Secretary. There were | resent Itevd. ,T. F. Jack (Chairman). Alo.-srs Goodfellow, Ped.ler. Dlllf. I hi.scler. Richards and Wells. The date of the meeting will he announced later.

The Rev. J. F. Jack, Chairman ol the 1 School Committee has been advised that Miss 1 logic, denial nurse lit Westland schools, has been transterred to Hastings and leaves on Dec. Dili, for her new location. Miss Sanderson will succeed her in this district.

Mr !>. S. Robinson, ol Makclield ha been appointed apiary instructor fo Nelson. Westland and Marlborough with licail<|Uarters at .Nelson. Mr R<> hinsnn'.s appointment is one of the re ,ulls of a resolution arrived at by tin annual conference ol the National Pee keepers’ Association held in Christ church last June. The district nov under the charge of Mr G. 11. •’■hir geant. apiary instructor. ( 'hrisli Itim-h extends from Kaikoura to the Uni tnki.

Advil e was received ill Westnort ell Saturday morning ol the death o| l.ioa. l I I'l nirman. only m ii of Mr am. Mrs .Iniiti tl’l'orman. formerly ol Westport. At the time of bis diatb. de-,■,..1-011 was ast ml,ml at St Patrick's College. He was Hi years of age. and was i,c,iv,■ting from inlluonza when a chill set in. ending in the develotimettl of pneumonia, which brought bis lile to a close. II is an,tiler and father are Until natives of Westport, the former prior to her marriage being Mis- Katii McMahon. Memories of some 111 the glories associated with the IHitish Navy in the (treat War are to Uo perpetuated in New Zealand by changing the names of islands and bill-tops in certain localities. |<’cr instance, it is notified in the •‘Gazette” that the mime o' ‘•.Manuka or I’igeoii Island.” in l.ake WaUiika. Iris I eon alien'd to '■Harwich Island." that the name ol bake Wamlka itself lias been elm ngc, I I" 11 A ret linsa I'oiil” ; and I hat the name of •‘Tyrwbilt I’oak” has been assigned to (lie bill on Manuka Island, in I akoWnnaka. The ‘Lyttelton Times” .says :—A question that- is being getter-ll.v ilisen.s e,l is how long the present high wool prices wiil last. The general opinion of experts appear to lie that there is in, danger of a slump this sou-

son, or, ns a mutter of fact, for a few years. There is a .shortage of wool in the world and an ovvr-incren.sing demand for it. Of course, Inter in the season, a him a huge amount of wool is being bought Meekly in the Dominion, some difficulty may he experienced in financing the purchases, and this, combined with the exchange problem, may have a steadying effect on prices. However, it must he leliieuibered that there is a keen and worldwide- demand for wool and so prn.spe; t.s for the New Zealand sheep farmer are decidedly rosy.

The New Zealand “Free Lance” Christmas Annual (just out) is a bright and attractive souvenir of New Zealand life and Christmas jollity. Fully onehalf of its 80 pages aie devoted to happy cartoons and til-hits of scenery in which both islands of New Zealand are well-treated. One conspicuous feature is the cent.re-doublc-page photographic shield of all the Prime .Ministers and Acting Prime Ministers who have ruled New Zealand from the Year One. This striking historical collection has never before been published. Every citizen ought to possess a copy. The reading matter consists of smart original short stories by the best New Zealand authors. This tine ‘•Annual" is certainly very cheap at a florin, and forms a charming Christmas present for friends both near and far.

“Tan-ol’’ the perfect furniture and floor polish, is sold in liquid or paste form. Easy and economical.—Advt. Direct front Ireland a new lot of

table damasks and serviettes at price greatly reduced. Call and see 111 grand values in these lines. Whit damask .'ks .Td, .‘ls fid, Is (id, a yard unbleached damask Its (Id and .'ls .'ld ; yard; serviettes mercerised and al linen Is, Is 3d, Is (Id, 2s, to lls (Id Great value and minus the middle malt’s profit. McKay and Son, lloki tika.—Advt.

Don’t be a drudge! J.iquid “Tan-ol lightens labour. Splendid for polisl floors and furniture.—Advt.

Steam Boiler Users: Mexican Boiler Graphite is guaranteed to remove all scale and prevent its formation. Ask for booklet. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. — Advt.

Try “Ton-ol” the liquid polish. Gives fine surface to floors and furniture—smartens leather goods. Easy and economical.—Advt.