ASTROXOMICAT., The sun will enter tho zodiacal sign Aries on Alarch 2:1ml, at 2.30 a.m., when the equinox occurs; the distance cl' the earth from the sun will then he about 92.(170.000 miles. The planet Mercury sets on March Ist, at 7.8 p.tn. ; it will he in interior conjunction with the sun on Afarch 13tit. when its distance from the cdtrth will lie about 57.(120.000 miles. Mercury will be visible in the eastern sky towards the end of the month. \ onus sets on March Ist. at 7.40 p.m.. ami on March loth at. 7.21 p.m.. Mars sets on these dates at 10.0 p.m.. and 0.31 p.m.- respectively. Jupiter will bo in conjunction with the sun on March Ist. when its distance from the earth wib bo about 556.400.000 miles; it will rise on March 15th at 4.22 a.m. Saturn rises on Afarch Ist at 10.34 p.m., and on Afarch loth at 9.40 p.m. An oceultntion of Saturn by the moon will take place on A!]-irch 24th. the planet-, moon, and <nrth being in n. line at 7.30 p.m.; when the moon rises that evening at 8.58 p.m.. it. will be closely attended bv the planet.
Particular cooks specify Sliarland’s Table Vinegar. Tlirh. piquant and free from mineral acids. In bottle or bulk. Accept no other.— Advt. Happy children keep free from worms trilh Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant to take, and certain.— Adri.
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Hokitika Guardian, 2 March 1927, Page 4
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