THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 March 1926, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Advertising Pays. One of Canterbury’s foremost business men said yesterday: “When at the end of my first year I saw on my hnhi nee-sheet: Sales L'lilKjO. cost of advertising £4900. I considered advertising an unproductive expense. When, however, at the end of the second year advertising expense still stood at £4900 and sales went over £10.00(1. I changed niv tune. I’m still advertising. It pays.”

Messrs M. Houston and C7> notify entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arahurn.

The “ stercoscopiks,” the innovation so favourably received at the Princess Theatre on Thursday evening, will be again screened on Monday night.

Orders of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish, Sunday, Maroii 7th, Aralnira 5.30 a.m., Hokitika 8 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The Bailway Department notify alterations to the time table for the Inangnluia A. and P. Show at Becfton and motor cycle sports at Groymouth on l.'ltli March.

Tn connection with the Beautifying Asociation’s gala on Cass Square on Wednesday. March 17th.. particulars appear in this issue of the llower and vegetable competitions. Fntries close on Monday, March 15th., and may he left with Mr 11. Haile. Cass Square.

For not answering, when called yesterday morning for service on the Common Jury at the Supreme Court, Groyniouth. llis Honour, Mr Justice Adams, fined M. J. Fogarty £2. Mr Fogarty sent a messenger to report that he had been called out of town on urgent business. His Honour intimated that he could not admit that business calls ’take precedent to ajuror's duty to the Supreme Court.

Australia is far the largest importer of motors in the world, buying in 192324, 70178 motor chassis, and in 192425 motors (including chassis) .to the value of £11,500.000. New Zealand’s purchases were in 1921 valued at £3,500.000 and South Africa’s at £2,800.000. India purchased considerably less, the value of her imports (including motor-cycles) being £1,700,000 in 1924. The value of the market for ears provided by the Southern Dominions will lie appreciated when it is stated that they purchase from a- fifth to a quarter of the total value of motors placed upon the export markets of the world.

There was a very animated scene on the railway station this morning prior to the departure of the Midland train. The special occasion was the departure of some fifty scholars of the State school for Christchurch on route for Dunedin. The pupils, who were under the direction of four teachers, looked very smart m their school uniforms. They were a happy parry, mid no doubt will have a very jolly time on their eight days outing. They reach Dunedin on Monday and leave oil return on Friday next, and a.ro due home this day week. Mr F. Partridge, the recto r, is with the party. There were a number of other excursionists and holiday makers also leaving by the train to-day, mostly bound for Dunedin, which is drawing a steady stream of visitors from here week by week. This week’s departures have been above the average.

“ Make yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts ” (Buskin), while “ No-Rub-bing Laundry Help ” is doing the wee kly washing.—Advt.

Half-price Sale at McGruor’s begins Saturday, March oth. All summer goods for speedy clearance. Half prices, ami in some cases, less than half prices prevail in every department.—AlcLrtier’s, the leading drapers, Hokitika and Greymoutli.-—Advt. Sander and Son’s Eucalypti Extract is a trade-mark preparation with a definite standard of quality ahovo which it is impossible to go. Sander’s Extract will keep you free from infection and cure that cough. Sander’s Extract quickly relieves flatulence and indiges tion—the chief causes of that languid, tired feeling. Try a bottle, Is Od, full directions enclosed.—Advt.

Brighter floors and furniture—brighter hours for mother! “ Tnn-ol ” the liquid polish for floors, furniture and leather goods, saves work and expense.—Advt.

Mill and Factory Supplies: Get our quotes for Belting, Belt Dressing, Boiler Compound, Graphite, Grease, Lubricants, Boiler Graphite, "Climax” Packing, etc., It. P. M. -Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Grocers are endearing themselves to thrifty housewives in admirable style, thanks to “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.”—Advt.