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that fell on a tlircenere paddock. 0 cubic foot of water we igh.s (32j lb.) <). What is the simple interest on 1,750 guineas for .'!) years at -1 per cent, per annum ? 10. Coal is bought at £S 12s. a truck : if the coal is sold at 58s. a ton, and a truck contains o tons 7 cwt. 2 pr. of coal, what profit per cent, is made? KXGUSh. 1. Write out the clauses and state the function of each : It is time that an old farmer, from whom this account- was received, brought home the intelligence that Crane was stall aitvo. 2. Combine the following into one sentence according to the directions given : (a.) The Spaniards were yet in the land of the Incas. (Adverbial clause of time.) (b.) The first part- of the journey was attended with comparatively little difficulty. (Principal clause.) (c.) The distractions of l’eru had not been felt in tnis distant province. (Adverbial clause of reason.) (d.) The simple people still lived in that province under the primitive, sway of the Children of the Sun. (Adjective clause describes “province.’’) ;j. Give the meanings of the prefixes and roots of the following words, and use the words in sentences: Immortal, expel, contract. 4. Express in your own words the meaning of the following verse: In life’s rosy morning, in manhood’s fair pride, Get this he your motto, your footsteps to guide: “Jn stonn and in sunshine, whatever assail, We’ll onward and conquer, and never

say ‘fail.’ ” o. Analyse into clauses, giving the function and name ol each, — As [ approached, I noticed that lie was the man with whom I had been speaking before the vessel started. (i. Write a brief answer to the following advertisement: — Wanted Book-keeper (male or female) with good knowledge of typewriting. Apply, with testimonials and salary required, to “Book-keeper,” e/o Dominion. 7. Itewrito the following sentences in such a way as to give more emphasis to the italicized words: (a.) 1 saw the man only 10« A moment yesterday. (!>.) It was a wn.n night when he set out. (c.) The cavai.hy came on at full speed. 8. (live words of opposite meaning to the following and use them in sentences: Permanent, 'audible, sluggish, assent. Essay : Write an essay on any one of the following subjects: (a) The Timber Industry in Westland. (h) The Ocean. (c) A Sailor's Life. (d) The Work of a Nurse. OEOGIt AI’HY. Draw a map of the South Island of N.X.. and insert the ehief mountain ranges, rivers, and railway lines, lnsort'also about twenty-live of the more important railway towns.

TOTARA FI-aT sale. I'I! IDA Y 1 h .M ARCH. Commencing :it l-.uO idiurp. A CCOI’N'T CIA ENTS : A 20 Draught HOUSES, spring cart horses, ami lan l;s. EI'RTHEiI ENTRIES of all descriptions of stock INN 1 I ED. DALGETY ami CO.. LTD. Auctioneers. Grovmouth. M. HOUSTON & CO. LICENSED LAND AGENTS, WHARF STREET, KDKITIKA. PROPERTIES FOP- SALE: 1 A“i Acre building BECeW .LIU TION, S®"ell Street. C* O (\—\ acre e jilding secdbov TION, SEWELL ST. nt fin* 1-Wtßi in. w « lk ",3t<S>l?yULJ* Good "ountry 8.0-TL doing splendid busine-., e1050 to t '.riving coil mining township, and Soveral sawmills in vicinity. ( ,OOA 5-ToO-dED DWELSbUOU LING, good order, splendid situation, corner Weld and Fitr.tierbert St-

W. BERRY a SON. AVERT) STREET BUTCHERS. Y\nSH TO THANK THE RUBRIC YV for t-hoir generous support and announce that 1< ROM FEBRUARY 9th., THEY AVILR DELIVER MEAT within the Borough of Hokitika.

TKQS. B. BATY, MOTOR ENGINEER OF GREYMOUTH. EEGS TO NOTIFY that he- is OPENING A . BRANCH in WELD STREET HOKITIKA, as FROM DECEMBER Ist., and trusts to have the continued patronage of old customers and of the motoring public generally. Patrons can rely on receiving first class workmanship and prompt attention. WEST COAST AGENTS —Fo. tho DODGE, RUGBY and / TTSTIN OARS; also DODGE TRUCKS. WEST COAST-AGENTS FOR STAR TYRES.

INTERIORS. Bail tiers in ever increasing numbers are using— PLASTERCOH WALL-BOARD. for artistic interior finishing of residences, hotels, c' tbs. offices, theatres, restaurants, stores, factories, garages. They find it ideal cither for new work. repairs or alteration because its attractive appearance, it" strength and ■stiffness hot . pleases the client and saves the benders time, ...hour a d expense. See us als« about Iseautifully made OREGON DOORS —ail sizes. Jarrah alt sizes Write or wire for special quotations. RICCARTON TIMBER Cu'i. ( V —S3, Riccartofl Road, Christchurch. Telegraphic yi dress/'.Rictimhei Christchurch.