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Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1926, Page 2

-Mr .Tames Wright of Pukekura has a notice in this issue. Another section in Hampden Street has been sold at a fair market price, and further building operations in that locality will follow. A long-night dance will he held in the Woodstock Hall on Friday. Keh. 12th. Admission: Ladies, a plate; gentlemen 2s.—Advt. Members of the -Municipal Hand arc reminded of the annual meeting which takes place at the bandroom this evening at S p.m. Regarding the damage done by tin Hoods in the Waimakariri during las' December, it is understood that tin (•Inins:; have been revised and that the total is is the vicinity of C-1000. In manv cases the potato crops were quitf ruined.

A Christchurch paper states: —It ireported that certain persons interest ed in the Reot'ton Pacing Club inci dent, which resulted in the disqunlificn tion of live jockeys, intend taking action for libel, basing their claim upon certain statements published with reference to the incident.

An indication of the abandonment oi the ‘'go slow” in the Canterbury free-', ing works, says an exchange, is tin fart that slaughtermen from Australi: and the North Island are now attend ing at. the works for employment Hitherto, while the trouble was on they were staying in tlu* City and not troubling to sign oil. A number uci taken on last week and several began work yesterday morning. At the differ cut works slaughtering is going on aIhe normal rate.

Snvs a Westport paper: —lt is under stood that a move is (o be made in the direction <4 approaching the Ministc: for Hducai ion lo endeavour to male

arrangements tor a certain number o! sixth standard pupils of the State Schools on the West Coast to visit tli Dunediii Exhibition. It is to be hoped that the efforts made will be successful. The exhibition is certainly of great educational value and should he taken advantage of as much as possible.

The Returning Officer for the Licensing District of Westland gives notice in another column that an election will If held for ilie return of five persons i|Ualilied to serve ns members of the Licensing Committee. The latest hour for receiving nominations of candidates will he noon. Keh. 27th. 192(1. Tli? poll, if one is necessary, will he taken on the 9th. day of March. Nomination forms mnv be obtained on application to the Returning Officer. Hokitika.

The Reellon District I’icnic which left Inangahiia Junction by train at (i a.m. this morning, arrived in liokitik: about II a.in., about six hundred picnickers making the journey. Tie weather was dull and threatening when the departure was made from Reetion. I ill t rain did not commence moil Kumara .1 miction was reached and on arri vnl at Hokitika there was a light misty rain falling, which continued till neat midday the weather then being fine al~ though still overcast. During the day small sections of the excursionists wended their wav about the town.

The splendid return from the Alexander River reefs, published in our •Saturday’s issue, says the “ Reefton Times,” of 2-ISozs odwts of melted gold from 02 tons of stone, the result of 15 days’ crushing by five heads of stampers, again brings into prominence this roof as a field for investment. This newly discovered reef has during the past twelve months produced 707 tons of stone, from which 211Sozs 7dwts of melted gold have been obtained, or just over 2<>zs Bdivts per ton. of a total value of C 0,55-1 It's, whir 1 !) has on ahled the prospectors to declare divi (lends of a total of .‘los per share, equal to £.*ooo. This yield brings hack C memory the early days of Reefton. when the (irst developed mines produced such rich gold. Be sure and pay Schroder and Co. a visit; ever line is drastically reduced in price to effect a speedy clearance at Schroder's Croat Sale.- - Advt.

Sawmilling Machinery: Bush Loco motives, Steam Saw Feeds, Steam Cross Cut Saws, Logging Blocks, Timber Jacks, etc., from R. P. M. Alan ning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch, representing A. and (!. Price 1.-. d., Thames.—Advt.

Roilor Cleaning made easy, cost eui in half when you use “ -Mexican ” Boiler Graphite. Gentle in action but very sure and won’t injure boiler. Booklet from 11. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. Advt. All -If) Gsd .Millinery Models now IDs Gtl; all ready to wear Hats now 5s lid and 7s lid itt AlcKav’s sale.—Advt.

Now’s the time to “ put down ” a plentiful supply of. eggs for future use. Use Sharland’s “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative. Effective, clean, economical.—Advt.

Great sale of gloves .and hose, 9d. Is. Is 6d, 2s, 2s Gd up per pair at Schroder’s Clearing Sale. Boys' shirts 2s Gd. •‘is Gd and -Is lid, each. Boys’ silk lmsc. As, As Gd. As lid, 4s .‘id,-—Advt. The best advertisers of “No-Rubbing Laundry Help” are the users.—Advt.

Now arriving—Large consignments of choice Otago and Nelson apricots. Our instructions are to sell at the lowest market price. 'Phone No. 2. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Henvy Oily Canvas Coats, Mackilogn and other good brands, 15s to 755. Inspect at W. H. Stopforth's Revel I St.--Advt.

Don't ask for Egg Preservative—ask for Sliarland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. There’s a difference. With ‘Moa,” eggs may he poached, boiled or fried.—Advt.

Tinned eggs are n,s good as fresh if preserved with Sharland’s “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative. One bottle will do twenty dozen.—Advt.

Marrying is alright provided “ NoRubbing Laundry Help” is always available for the weekly wash-

ing.—Advt. Only 2 dozen oair s left of our famous Fancy Striped and Coloured Socks at 2s lid pair. "W. H. Stopforth's.—Advt.

Economise money, time and labour. Use “ Tan-ol ” the liquid polish for floors, furniture and leather goods. All stores.—Advt.