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Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1925, Page 2

The weather which cleared earlier in the week, provided a very fine da\ vesterday, but during the night a

change Look place again, the glass coining down rapidly, and Uiis morning tin wind was northerly while a light shower or two fell, with unfavorable conditions promising.

Air T. F. Y. Seddon. wlio last week visited the Kokatahi-Koiterangi district, is visiting the Wutarnn district to-day. It is understood Air Seddon expects to make the far south blip to Okuru about Faster. Air Seddon is out definitely for tlu; next general election, and will be the accepted candidate for the Liberal-Ha hour party for the Westland seat.

You owe a duty to your purse; fulfil it by repairing to AlcGruer’s Great Summer Clearance Sale, whore double values await you lor a single expenditure. Thrifty buyers will like this—--100 pairs of II and C guaranteed corsets 20 to 1 Jilin were 7s lid and 9s lid. now .is lid and Is lid. The bargains are many, call to-day. AleGruors, Hokitika and Greynimith.— Advt.

The annual oonlereiico and biennial demonstration of tlie Fire Brigades of N'ow Zealand takes place at Christchurch next week. The Hokitika team under Deputy-Supt. Williams, leaves on Saturday morning to take part therein, the Deputy also acting as delegate to the conference. Foreman -McGregor also goes to Christchurch, having been appointed an examiner in the various events at the demonstration, which is attracting one of the largest entries recorded in the liie of the .association.

The sen front continues to lie a scene of great activity, for the last ten or twelve days there lias been a busy throng engaged in gathering up one of the largest visitations of driftwood that has occurred lor many years past. The whole beach was covered with cvrr\ description of timber, and residents have eagerly taken advantage of the opportunity of laying in a stock of firewood for the winter. It is easily the largest amount that has been thrown up on the beach for a long period and judging hy the very large stocks secured some residents will have wood to burn in unlimited quantity for a year or two at the least.

Air Douglas Jones, youngest son of Air James Jones, Chape! Street, died ut Greymouth. yesterday morning on his eighteenth birthday. The cause of death was diabetes. Air Jones was for some years in the office of .Messrs Fkeltoo, Frostiek and Co, Ltd., but, owing to failing health, he retired from the firms employ about six months ago to undergo treatment in the Christchurch Hospital. He appeared to improve in health till within the last lew days, when his ailment became severe, culminating in his death.

When asked for his views on the allocation of trotting permits, Mr H. F. Nicoli. of Ashburton, president of the New Zealand Trotting Ccul'erooe. stated that he had very little to say, as all comments he had to make were to he made at the Trotting Conference, which will meet in July. The .Minister had had a very difficult task, said Mr Nicoll, ami he considered Air Bollard carried out his duty in a wonder'uiiy satisfactory manner, taking all things into consideration. Permit's ha I not been given to some clubs' widen, in tieopinion of the conference, should have received one, and the Minister had lolly agreed with the conference*. 1 lie* :roanlc was that there were not the permits to allocate. He was genuinely pleased to find that politics had not influenced the Ministers allocation. He had appeared to have a genuine desire to do the light thing by the sport.

Infantile Paralysis precaution! 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. Radiator Leaky. Then use “ Radorenc.” Permanently repairs in a few minutes and no interference with circulation. Two sizes 3s Od and 10s Od. post paid. Booklet from R. P. M. -Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, (. hiistcliureh.—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 cared for and comfortable. Rexona Soap, Is fid per tablet. Obtainable everywhere.

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

The Railway Department advertise in this issue particulars of excursion tickets to Greymouth in connection with the West Coast A. and P. Show. Word was received this morning that owing to the unfavourable weather the M.ataiuui races have been postponed till to-morrow and if the weather then still remains inclement they will lie further postponed.

The Jubilee Bellringers appeared at the Westland Opera House last evening wnen an enjoyable programme was given. The hell-ringing numbers wore very pleasing while the vaudeville section also proved very successful. Mr Lupton, a versatile artist, entertained the audience with humorous anecdotes, sleight of hand and musical numbers, and was ably supported by Xana Edgar in solos and hand-bells. Little Rona in solos and organ chimes aiul@Mr F. Cameron in comedy numbers fairly brought down the tiuuse. The Tiny Town pantomime was a specially pleasing number that gave every satisfaction.

An amusing encounter between two picnic parties on the Ashburton riverbed occurred on Sunday, says the correspondent of the ‘‘Lyttelton Times. The matter ended in one party having its provisions raided, and the other being routed and pursued for nearly a mile. The first party had had dinner, and was taking its customary “nap.” when the second group, consisting of over a dozen little pigs out for nr y adventure that might come their . arrived on the scene. Ihe newcomers nosed about the pile of provisions for awhile, anti men set to devour them. They were having a real good picnic on lettuce salad, cream, and even Pork, when the little" blnck-and-tan fellow who was ladling out the salad on to the Uncled nth. now black 'wAh 'the marks of trotters, upset a pile of plates with a (latter. A squeal from the pigs and a yell from the human picnickers broke mi the dinner party, the members of which scattered in confusion, and were chased for a hundred yards by two of the picnickers. The owners of the provisions, who had intended having tea at the river’s side, trailed home through the streets in time foi the evening meal.

We are the people for Kapoc lied mattresses. We do a big thing in this line. Best Belgium ticking now Gs lid per yd. best samarang knpoc now 2s 11). Single bed costs 34s Gil, double 50s Gd .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 arc being utterly smashed.— Advt.

Beal good quality sheetings, cost 'ess at McKay’s (heat Sale. 54in. 2s Od. 80iii. 3s Gd.- Best value in the world. —Advt.

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