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Hokitika Guardian, 8 March 1928, Page 2

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify f"2 2-tooth and 31 4-tooth Romney ewes for immediate private sale.

'file heat yesterday was easily a record, the maximum recorded at 1.30 p.m. being 81.0 in the shade at the local Government observatory.

The Secretary of the Southern cricket division lias received word from the Northern division asking for a return match on 18th or 2btli. It has been decided to accept, and the match will lie played on the Menial Hospital grounds on the 18th.

Mr J. Marsdcu hud the misfortune to lo«c a new car on the Denniston (rack on Sunday evening. The car burst into flames when the front seat was lifted to ascertain iho cause of the smell of fire. A short circuit was believed, to have been responsible for the outbreak.

.Miss Evelyn James, who conducted elocutionary classes here last year with .success, is removing next week to Wellington. In the circumstances .Miss James much regrets she will not he able to resume her classes which many of her former pupils were rather looking forward to.

Complaints have been made regarding the danger of cyclists using the foolhpalh in the main street, Kanicrt The matter has been brought to the notice of the police, and former oflenders should note this intimation as a reminder that a repetition renders them liable to prosecution.

In to-day’s issue appears an advertisement referring to the Grand National Concert to he held in the Princess Theatre this night week, .March lbth at 8 p.m. Those concerned with the preparing of the entertainment have been untiring in their efforts to produce a first class programme alid their efforts should meet with hearty approval.

In connection’ with the Gala Day on Cass B(|iuiro on the 17th inst (particiiars of i lie programme arc circulated by inset to-day) the Misses Knight will have charge of the sweets stall, and Mrs Conning will lie in charge oi the gift stall—many donations lor which have now been promised. I lie sporting clulis arc arranging to take part fn the balloon racing, and this should prove an event, of great interest.

We are now showing the very smartest in trimmed models, satin lints, and endless variety of ready-to-wear felts. Inspection cordially invited. - Schroder and ('o. Advl.

The third distance, 7b yards, for the Newman Cup, in the Schools handicap swimming competition was contested yesterday afteriiDoii. There were Leu competitors divided into two 1 1 eats. First, heat—S. Briggs (Isoc.) b!) 2-jsees. I; S. Dietlrielis (sit.) 2; Helen Slavelcy (12sec.) 3. Second lien I Dolly McWhirtcr (lOsci 1 .) fit 2-b sec. I : John Slavelcy (Isee.) 2; It. ltuiKla.ll (12see.) 3. Final—S. Briggs (tit) 3-bsoc.) I ; S. Diedriehs (bO -l-jstv.) 2; John Slave-ley dis. The race, was splendidly contested, the final heat being a remarkably close finish, the hoys outstaying the girls in the final pinch. The points for the Cun now are: S. Diedrieh.s fi, Watson. Randall. Stevenson and Briggs b each. McWhirtcr I. The final distance of 100 yards will he ton tested on Tuesday night and should result in another good contest. The lime put up yesterday was remarkably good for the competitors considering their ages.

The rage of the season "The Clara How Kelts ” in all the latest shades, This line is very scarce and will soon he solil out. Call early, and make your choice. Prices 8s lid and Os lid. —Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Just arriving from Nelson and Otago large consignments of tomatoes, apricots, nectarines and plums. Our instructions are to sell at lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd., ({>lioiio No. 2). —Advt.

For a dry, glossy surface to floors and furniture, polish with liquid “Tan--01.” Won’t smear, and does not collect dust. Economical and easily applied.—Advt.

Instructed by the Public Trustee, as executor in the estate of William McKay. deceased, to realise immediately on stocks, Messrs W. McKay and Son offer £1.0,000 worth of drapery, clothing furnishings etc. at extraordinary low prices. A great Idealisation Sale, now proceeding. Stocks must he sold.— Advt.

McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Best quality Pillow Cases, regular prices 3s lid, Realisation prices 2s lid. Cheaper Pillow Cases, Realisation prices, Is, Is 4d and Is 8d each.— Advt.

ine most economical floor and furniture polish is “Tail-01.” Gives a dry, brilliant gloss that lasts a long time, Does not smear. All grocers.—Advt