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Hokitika Guardian, 25 June 1928, Page 2

It is notified that pupils who failoJ t<i pass the proficiency' examination last December will be re-examined on Friday next, *29th inst. at 9 a.in. at the Hokitika District High School. The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Hoard advises that the following prices are being offered for fat stock for export at 18th June:—Canterbury: Prime woolly lambs: 361bs and under, I2jd; 37lbs to 42lhs, 113 d; <l3lbs and over, lljd. Second quality lambs: ll’d. An interesting point in connexion with the new electorate of Mid-Canter-bury arises in relation to the licensing poll. Had Ashburton remained a separate electorate the licensing issues would have included the question of restoration. The position now will be that if the number of electors transferred from tfie Ashburton electorate is greater than that from Ellesmere, restoration will be an issue at the poll. If, however, the electors from Ellesmere arc more numerous, there will bo no poll on local option in Mid-Canter-bury. The activities of the Public Works Department were detailed by Mr F. W. Furkert, chief engineer to the Department, when speaking at a dinner of electrical engineers, at Wellington. He said that during the last sixteen years the Department had spent £40,865,558. It had built railways at the rate of a mile a fortnight, totalling 395 miles. Every week of the sixteen years was represented by 80 miles of reading, 270 had built over 32 miles of bridges, 270 miles of water-races and many large irrigation dams. Its programme included post offices at the rate of one every three weeks, and it bad built twentysix new lighthouses. Employment was given at the present time to 697 permanen and 600 temporary officers and to- 11,500 rank and file.

A fire occurred at Koiterangi on Saturday evening about 9 o’clock, resulting in thei complete destruction of the residence of Mr J. Shingles, a well-known settler of the district. It appears that Mrs Shingles and Miss Wall, the only inmates at the time, had retired to bed, and were awakened by the noise of a window breaking. They found the back of the house in flames, and no chance of putting it out. They were only able to secure some bedding and articles of clothing, the whole of the building the remaining contents being destroyed, only the chimney remaining standing. Jt is thought that- the'fire originated at the rear of the building, where some food for the stock been boiled earlier in the day. Mr Shingles was away from home at the time of the outbreak.

Men’s serviceable motor gloves at keen cash prices. Men’s Canadian lumber jackets. The latest for men. Ask to see them at W. H. Stopfortli’s. —Advt. An ordinary cold in the head may develop into a serious illness. “Nazol” will shift it. Powerful and penetrating. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt. Having made a favourable purchase of ladies’ velour coats comprising all the best shades, trimmed with fur on collar and cuffs, we offer the above at less than wholesale cost. Inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.— Advt. Whenever a cold threatens you, get “ Nazol,” the commonsense remedy. Instant relief. A dose a day keeps the cold away. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt. ‘ihe quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “Nazol.” No cold isJNazol-proof. Heals numerous membranes and clears air passages. 1? 6t» buys 60 closes, —Advt.

As we want to clear our stock of Men’s Oily Canvas Coats we are offering them at 39s 6d each.—Addison’s.— Advt.

One of the strangest documents in the history of travel will for ever be the property of the Australian people. Mr Ulm’s diary will go into the National Museum at Canberra, as the flyers have decided to present it to the Commonwealth. '

A meeting of the Rimu Football Clnb will be held in the Town Hall, itiinu on* Tuesday, June 26th, when all members are requested to attend.—K. Ogilvie, secretary.—Advt.

The death took place at Lewisham Hospital, Christchurch on Friday, of Mr Patrick Kennedy, one of the oldest residents of Totara Flat, at the age of 87 years. Deceased was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and had been farming at Totara Flat for about 50 years, where he had a considerable holding. He leaves a widow, three daughters, Mrs J. Fitzgerald (Ikainatua), M. McGrath (Greymouth), and Miss N. Kennedy (Totara Flat), and five eons, Hugh and Martin (Christchurch), and John, Patrick and James (at home).

Mr Ezra Brown (son of Mr William Brown, of the Recreation Hotel, Greymouth) met with a serious accident while riding on the Omoto racecourse yesterday morning. Mr Brown was mounted on Flying Master when lie was thrown heavily to the ground while negotiating a hurdle, and received injuries to his spine. The horse had cleared sis hurdles, the accident taking place as he approached the seventh. The injured man was.conveyed to the Grey River Hospital. The extent of his injuries has not yet been ascertained, hut it is understood that ho will ho placed under the X-ray to-day.

New electric recordings for July:— “Traviata Prelude,” Sylvia Ballett by Victor Symphony Orchestra; Lubesi'reud (Love’s Joy) piano solo by Rachmanenoff; “Song of the Volga Boatmen,” “The Dear Homeland” by Peter Dawson ; “ Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” and “The Sailor’s Grave ” by Derek Oldham ; “ Songs of Ireland ” and “ Songs of Scotland by Victor mixed chorus; “Tampa” overture by band of lI.M. Coldstream Guards; “The Missouri 'Waltz” and “ .ill We Meet Again ” waltz (two lovely waltzes); “Rio Rita” vocal gems.—A. W. Yarrall, Sports and Music Depot, Revell Street. —Advt. Directed by the- Public Trustee as executor in the estate of the late Wm. McKay, to realise stocks, the whole of the heavy stocks of drapery, clothing etc. will l>e otTered for sale at extraordinary low prices. The great sale started on,'Friclajy at McKay’s Weld Street.—Advt.

Just to hand: Special job purchase of Petone and Sincerity high-grade ready-to-wear worsted suits. Our cash prices will save you 24s to 40s on your suit. Inspection invited. AA ■ HStopforth.—Advt. Arriving to-day further consignment of men’s winter overcoats. Prices from 42s (id to 120 s.—AV. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt. The Public Trustee as executor in the estate lias directed the manager to reduce stocks immediately To effect huge reductions are being made in prices. Big Sale starts on Friday.— McKay’s.—Advt. In cold, damp weather, always keep “ Naxol” handy. Take some drops on sugar, or inhale occasionally. The surest safeguard. 00 doses Is 6d. Advt.