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Hokitika Guardian, 4 July 1927, Page 2

40 pairs of Ladies’ Corsets, formerly lGs lid to 33s fid, now Is lid to clear at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.— Advt-.

Tbe Corintliic which sailed from Wellington last Friday took the last consignment of tin's season’s fruit for the London market. During the season 539,000 cases of New Zealand fruit have been sent forward to London, which should realise from £425.000 to £‘150,000 for Xew Zealand growers.

The following officers were elected last week at the annual meeting of the Runanga Howling (lid): —President, Mr S. Morris; vice-president. Mr F. Cook; secretary and treasurer. .Mr T. Howes ; auditor. Mr A. Webb; delegate to the Centre. Mr T. Howes; trustee, Air T. Storie; committee. Messrs llesi'iu, Drown. Hraithwaito, llenlv, llallidnv and Heardon.

Mr lingers, of the Canterbury College stall', passed through Iteofton last week, cn route to Mamin and Murchison districts. Mr .Rogers's mission is to make investigations with a view to locating helium gas, which is reported to exist in those districts. Air Rogersis malting his investigations on bchall of Professor Coleridge Farr, of Canterbury College.

Indications in a telegram received by Inc secretary of the Canterbury [education Hoard on Friday are that the unempi'oyment position among Wellington teachers is considerably relieved. A request was received that the names of Canterbury certified teachers who would he prepared to accept relieving work in Wellington be sent to the authorities there. *’ I am sure manv of the Canterbury teachers will appreciate greatly this relieving work,” saiil the secretary (Air C. R. Kirk).

Apppnrently there is no limit to joyriders’ operations in Auckland. On Wednesday night the police “ Hlack .Maria’ was taken to the .Mount F.den railway station to await the arrival oT a mental patient. M hen the police had taken over their charge they found that the conveyance had vanished. A strenuous search was made throughout tin- night for the missing van, and it

was found yesterday morning adjacent to the .Mount Fden Gaol, and close to the Police .Station.

It is understood that the permits lor tin.* use of the totalisator allocated the Alotueka and AVaimariuo Clubs, have for the ensuing season been assigned to the Taumaramii and Franklin Racing C'luhs for the ensuing season. It is said that this assignment has been made by the Minister of Internal Affairs, mho is the final authority in these matters, but in this instance a ree ".niinendation, as was customary, was not sought from the Racing Conference. One effect of the .Minister's decision will he to cause the Kelson Jockey Club to revert to a two days’ meeting, and Waverley to a one day

Tlie earth was in aphelion on July 3rd, when its distance from the sun was about 91.*500.0(10 miles. Ibe planet .Mercury set on July Ist at 0.23 p.m.. and on July lot I i will set at 5.29 p.m.; it will be in inferior conjunction with the sun on July ,19th, and will he visible in the eastern sky towards the close of the month. Venus

set on Jufy Ist at 3.15 p.m. and on July Mill sets at 3.29 p.m.; during the month it will increase in brightness, its apparent, magnitude changing from 1.0 to 1.3. Alars set on July Ist at 7.23 p.m. and sets on July 15th at 7.19 p.m.; Jupiter rises on these dates at 11.33 p.m. and 10. 1(1 p.m. respectively and Saturn at 2.10 p.m. and 1.13 n.lit. respectively. The planets Jupiter and Frames will he in conjunction on duly 10th at 2.30 a.in., when Uranus will he seen about half a degree to the north of Jupiter. The planet Xep tune will lie in close proximity to Alars oil July 13th.

Tliu Pons-Wimiecke comet, which j>;il through its perihelion on June til st and Wits at its closest ilistanre to the fiii-lli- 1,01)11,OhO miles -on ,lune tint 1 1 , is now receding rapidly into space, and will speedily eon so to he visible to the naked eye, though it may stiil he followed in a telescope during the next three months. It has at no time been a eonspieous object ; visually it was like a faint wisp ol cloud, almost impossible of detection. In a telescope a moderately bright nucleus, surrounded by nebulous haze, could be seen ; the extension of this haze in one particular direction suggested the existence of a tail. As a comet loses some part of its material each time it visits the sun and finally suffers complete disintegration, it may l.e that, the Rons-Winnecko comet is nearing its end. and soon may he known to us only bv the meteor display if affords.

These hosiery values cannot he repeated- 20 dozen children's three quarter all-wool seamless cashmere hose in lilaek and tan sizes, 6 to 12. usual price 2s .‘ld to -Is fid, now one price only, Is 9d ; cashmere sox at (id 9d and Is, rib-l-.cd hose, small size, 9d pair at Schroder's Winter Sale.—Advt.

McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale now going strong—Ladies’ \ clour and Tweed Coats are walking out at next to nothing prices. Buying coals now is good buying. Prices start at 9s lid. —Advt,

Sixty years successful trading on the Coast and still going good is evidence of good business principles ! McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale will be noted for outstanding bargains in all departments. -Advt. Busy day at McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale—Extraordinary reductions In every department. Get in early for the host bargains. —Advt.

Ladies’ Fancy Handkerchiefs, usually Od each, now 4 for Is at McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

10 Aren’s Woollen Cardigans, plain colours, usually 15s Gd. now Ss Gd at McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale. — Advt.

In cold, damp weather, always keep “ Nazol ” handy. Take some drops on sugar, or Inhale occasionally. The surest, safeguard. GO doses Is Gd.— Advt.

Addisons have opened up a line of gents cardigans in three shades, extra heavy weight, price 12s Od.—Advt. A special discount of ."is in the pound off this season’s stock of evening frocks comprising georgettes, taffetas, crepe-de-ehines. embossed velvets and Chenilles at Schroder's Winter Sale—Advt.