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Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1925, Page 2

Full particulars appear m tl is issue of Messrs W. Jeffries and Co stock sale at Kokatahi to-morrow at no n

A distinct earth tremor was noticeable yesterday morning about 7.45 o’clock, the direction being east and west.

Parties of West Coast sports non will bo leaving for Nelson races and trots this week. The Coast horses, however are held up by weather conditions at Greymouth. The Central Factory, Hokitika, manufactured 30 tons of butter for the month of January, and cheques passed to rpayment at the directors’ meeting held last Friday totalled £3,850.

John Burns and Coy’s. Linolite flooring expert is now in Hokitika, and anyone requiring information in regard to Bionolite for lavatories and bathrooms may obtain same from him bv applying to Mr 1). Stevenson, Red Lion Hotel, Hokitika.

Mr Rowley Hatch, who has been appointed Starter for the Greymouth and Reefton Jockey Clubs is a well-known rider, and for some years headed the list of winning riders in New Zealand.

A visit of inspection will convince you that Paterson’s Sale is an actual fact and not a sale in name only, ff you are wise you will call early and secure an unrestricted choice of the large range of bargains offering.

A painful accident happened to Mr F. Harwood whilst engaged working in the Wealth of Nations Mine on Friday. He was cutting a set of timbre on No. 11 level, when a piece of rock fell from the roof and cut oil' two fingers, as well as a portion of his left hand.

“My ’Liz-is dry. and so am I; I’ll lix her first, then quench my thirst.” is a legend adorning a King Country hostelry, indicative of its willingness to supply liquid refreshment for men and motor (says the “Gisborne Times.”) It further illustrates that the quest of water for heated radiators has sometimes a humorous side.

' At Friday’s meeting of the Canterbury Education Hoard it was decided, on the motion of Mr T. Hughes, that the -matter of the appointment and grading of teachers, and the standard of education in Canterbury, be referred to the Appointments Committee for consideration and report. The suggestion of Mr AY. A. Ranks that the teachers’ institute be asked il they have any representations to make on the matter generally, was also adopted.

A couple of lads got the fright of their young lives a day or two ago ■ relates the Waipa "Rost”). They had dragged home four or five benzine tins, tied together with string, but could not untie them. They solved the dilliculty by applying a match which effectively burned the string and o eidontally caused an explosion, some liquid or fumes apparently remaining in the containers. One lad suffered burns on his fingers and the other got a smack across the forehead with a flying piece of tin. They were lucky, and now realise that matches and benzine tins are a dangerous combination. At the meeting of the Canterbury Kducation Hoard .on Friday, Mr C. Thompson drew attention to a circular which had been forwarded to the chairmen ol school committees and teachers by the Public Health Department, containing snggesstions for the cleaning and sanitation of schools. He moved, after a general discussion

“ That, while this hoard agrees that the suggestions of the Health Department are necessary for tile effective cleaning of schools, the present incidental allowances to committees are totally inadequate to allow ol their being put into operation and suggests that the present incidental allowances be increased to meet the conditions.” The motion was carried. Mr \\ ild was the only dfssentient. He expressed the wish to have bis vote recorded, as he thought the suggestions desirable hut not necessary.

We are the people I'or Kapoc Inal mattresses. We do a big thing in this line. Best Belgium ticking now (is lid per yd. best samarang kapoc now ‘Js lb. Single bed costs 3-ls (id, double 59 s (id made up. Best pillows 4s 4d at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt. The only way to appreciate the extent of the money-savers offering at McKay’s Great Sale is by inspection. Prices are being utterly smashed.— Advt.

Infantile Paralysis precaution! Smear Olive Oil and XV / 01. inside the children’s nostrils. Prevents germs infecting mucous membranes. —Advt.

Paint with “ Fibrine.” Best protective for wood, iron and steel work. Anti-corrosive. Anti-fouling. Double covering capacity of ordinary paints. Write for booklet, K. P. -M. Maimning, and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —Advt.

Now arrived, a large consignment of choice apricots.—Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2. —Advt.

If you linvo not paid Schroder and Co’s Stock-taking Sale a visit, it will ho your neighbours’ gains—hundreds ol bargains daily ofloring. Now is the time to save money by attending Schroder and Co’s Stock-taking Sale. Call early.—Advt.