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Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1925, Page 2

Messrs A. C. Armstrong and Co have a change of advertisement in this issue. Star Pictures presented a capital programme at Ivokatahi last night, the star feature being an attractive western drama. The full programme will he repeated at 'Woodstock to-night. At the Wakefield. (Nelson) flower show last "oek. a prize was awarded for the 21 heaviest hen eggs. It was most remarkable that two of the eggs when opened were found to contain three yolks each. In connection with the proceedings before the Electoral Court in connection with the Lyttelton election, it is •stated that evidence will he called to show that amongst- the votes disallowed were the votes of men working on the dredge, who were classed a.s seamen. There was no evidence, it is alleged, that- they had produced seamen's rights.

To secure the correct use of the vocal organs, purity of speech, clear articulation. and purify of vowel sounds is the object, of a special rc| orl on speeeli training now being issued by the Education Department. In many infant departments this is already done, hut. in few schools i.s the work continued beyond the preparatory course. The rcporl emphasises the dcsirabilty of giving further attention to such training in the middle and higher divisions ol the school and proceeds to set out a svllabus of work for the guidance of teacher.-. The Minister. Sir Jaine Parr, gives the report his benediction. expressing the hope that the result will he “the purity of our glorious English tongue in the mouths of our young people.”

Buy all I- early. Don’t leave this import a lit matter until you are worried !, v the liu si I rush. We carry the hirg•sl variety of new novelty goods, in 111 v. d,,!C. Isiiey goods, handkerohie!s, hosiery, gloves, ete. Being direct im-piirtci-s our prices are lower. McGrucr i West land i Ltd., Hokitika, and Greymouth.— Advt. The pungent., refreshing aroma of ■' No-liubhing Laundry Help” in the ,-upper is most ret resiling to the Housewife, Ind depressing to disease germs.---Advt. New carpet squares in Wilton, Axminster and Velvet, just opened, see ■wlie.se and compare prices. McKay’s, he Loading Diapers.—Advt. Von will require a smart hat for the \ma,s holidays. Why not buy one now 'i McKays have jast opened up a now range of Dorsal ino hats ;n latest, shades. These hats have i-omo direct from Italy and the prices are right. Call to-day and select one at McKay’s. Advt. Suit cases in solid tibi'e make, 11s ttd to 17s (id at 11allensleiu’s, Mevell Street.—Advt. 'Pho beauty of “ No-Muhhing Laundry Help” is that, while it makes the clothes beautifully white, it is absolutely non-injurious.—Advt. A suro and pleasant specific for realm ing worms is Wade’s Worm I‘igs —Advt.