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Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1925, Page 2

'l’lie adjourned meeting of the committee of the It.S.A. will be held at the Soldiers' Hall to-night at 7. JO o'clock.

The annual race meeting at Alatl.iiiiti takes place to-morrow. The fixture at Hari hari is set down for S unlay. Rolb meetings : beiihl be well pat nuii.sed.

.Messrs Dalgel.v and Co. Ltd. wili sell at Totara Elat xaloyards on Friday next, 27th l list.. a quantity ol eattle and sheep of which particulars appear in this issue.

Infectious diseases reported in 1 lit* CiinterlMir.v and West Coast Health districts during the week ended noon on Monday totalled -17. as lollows: —\\ est Coast nil. Canterbury: Scarlet fever 13, diphtheria 2. tuberculosis !h infantile paralysis If), trachoma 1. erysipelas 1, puerperal septicaemia 2.

As a set-off to the coming increase in the price of bread and Hour, oatmeal foods were reduced in price last week. The reduction iu the price of oatmeal, which amounts to C 3 a ton. lias been brought about by the lower values ruling for oats this season as compared with last season, when there was a shortage in the Dominion.

The Hokitika Motor Cycle Club are holding hill climbing trials on Hi mu Ilill on Sunday next at 2 p.in. Tile programme will include light and Heavy weight scratch trials and an (•pen handicap. In addition there will he a novelty event. Liberal prize money with all events. Post entry.

The committee of the A.P. and I. Association which met at Oreymoiith last night decided to hold the -annual show, which was postponed from February 18th and 19th last, owing to the Health Department’s embargo, on March 4th and olh next. Although the entries are not quite so numerous as those of last year, the quality is superior, and a sueeesslul exhibition is anticipated.

Under the new railway reclassification scheme the Dunedin traffic district will extend ns far north as Tinwnld. The Christchurch traffic district will comprise the remainder ol Cnnteibut \ , Nelson. Marlborough and the A\ est Coast with the exception of the Westport section. Traffic matters relating to the Westport section will lie dealt with by the stationmaster at that place. The Christchurch District liailwav engineer's jurisdiction will, however, include the Westport section in addition to all Canterbury north of Tinwald and the West Const® but will not include the Nelson and Marlborough lines.

Infantile Paralysis precaution I Smear Olive Oil and NAZOL inside the children's nostrils. Prevents germs infecting mucous membranes. —Advt.

Sensational offerings in ladies’ ready to wear and trimmed millinery. Prices down to 3s lid, 7s lid. 8s lid to clear at McKay’s Great Sale. —Advt.

“Fire’s Out” is the welcome news to the brigade when “ Underwriters Fire Extinguisher is used. Always safe sure, reliable, will suppress most dangerous outbreak. Booklet from H. P. M. Manning and C'o., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

The pure, sweet emollients used in Rexona Soap are suited to baby’s delicate skin, and keep it in the best condition. Rexona babies are contented babies, because they feel well eared for and comfortable. Rexona Soap, Is (Id per tablet. Obtainable everywhere.

Regard Infantile Paralysis as highly infectious. NAZOL kills germs in nose and throat. Mix with Olive Oil for children. —Advt.