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Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1917, Page 2

The death took place at Gisborne on Thursday of Mrs MacDonald, mother of the H6n W. D. 8, MacDonald, aged 83 years.

The Canterbury Education Board is inviting applications in this issue for a number of vacancies on the Reaching staff of the district.

The Medical Board and the Appeal Board arc to arrive here on Saturday of this week and will sit for examinations and appeals on -Monday.

The funeral of the late Robert Douglas took place on Saturday afternoon, and was largely attended. A number of floral wreaths were placed on the grave. The Rev. f'atner Clancy read the service a,b the Church and the graveside.

A meeting of the Westland Recruiting Commitiee will be hell at the County Chambers at 3.15 o’clock to-morrow afternoon to deal with correspondence from the Central Recruiting Board suggesting action in regard to revising the roll of the First Division of the Reserve m the West Coast district.

One of the soldiers who came back by the hospital ship had a curious experience when he was hit, states the “Dominion.” When the bullet struck him he put both ffis hands up to his head, under the impression that that was where he had received the enemy’s lead. However, he found nothing amiss there, but scon discovered that he had been shot through the leg,

On the bowling green on Saturday afternoon the holders of the Ballinger Buckles, Messrs Thompson. .T. King, Braadon and Benjamin (skip) stalled off a challenge by Messrs Harrop, Hickson, Anderson and Nalder (skip) by 23 to 22, after an interesting contest. The feature of the play was the excellent leading of the winners No 1. On the 20th head-the score was 22 all, and after the next head being burnt by Nalder, the holders scored one.

There will be a change in tbe representation on the Grey Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, arising out of the last census and valuation returns, in that the Greymouth Borough will be entitled to an extra representative on the Board, whereas tbe Grey County Council’s representatives are likely to he reduced in number from four to three. The present representation ia as follows:—Greymouth Borough, three members; Grey County Council, four members j and the Runanga and Brunner Borough Councils (combined), one member. Picture lovers have a special treat in store at the Princess Theatre to-night, when “Midnight Maxims” will be scr’ened. It is the reproduction of a sparkling vaudeville entertainment in which terpsiohorean feats bulk largely. The dancing is wonderful, audtlie whole production is most clever. Tkero is an amusing plot, and the audience is sure to fall in love with “Toltio Twinkle Toes,” while the humorous vein will draw many t smile. How to get to the other side of a hurdle without jumping, it will be simply demonstrated by a 6tage donkey, the antics of which to-night will ba responsible for hilarious laughter. One only and only one pure spirit— WOLFE’S SOHNAPPS. First shipment of new winter millinery, ex s.s. Rotorua, now showing at M cKay’s, the Leading Drapers.— Advt.

The Jane arrived back from Okarito on Saturday night, after a smart passage, with a full cargo of fl ix. The Clothing Factory are advising end of seasons specials in this issue for a fortnight only. They are cfferiDg geDU«n.9 reductions. It will pay our readers to make an early visit as supplies are limited. The Municipal Band under the conductorship of Sir Chas. Ross, visited the Westland Hospital yesterday and played a choice musical programme. A large number of visitors were present, and spoke in loud, terms of the band’s splendid performance. During the afternoon the members were enItertainod by the matron and staff to afternoon tea, which was very much appreciated. Mr F. McGregor on behalf of the Board and staff, thaniceci the band for their musical treat, a na issued a hearty invitation to the band to pay another visit at anl early date. Mr McGregor was high in his praise of the efforts of the band in catering for the enjoyment of those who were in ill health, feeling sure by the appearance of the patients that one and all had thoroughly enjoyed tho hand’s visit. Mr Chas. Ross briefly replied on behalf of the hand, and thanked the Matron and staff for their dainty refreshments, and Mr McGregor for his kindly references (towards tlieir effort.

- Two Westland soldiers—Graham and .Wells —returned from the fields of France on Saturday night. There was a large gathering of the public to receive them, and at the call of the Deputy Mayor (Mr Goulson) hearty cheers were givon. After a round of handshaking the men were escorted to the Soldiers’ Club at the Overseas Rooms, where ffiey, with their relatives were regaled -with supper. Mr Coulson, on behalf of the town and district extended a cordial welcome home, and expressed the pleasure felt at seeing them safely back. Mr Robt. Wells replied on tiehalf of his brother and. Graham, both of whom look very well. Graham, who was badly wounded is stil* suffering from an injured arm, and will have to go into hospital for further treatment. Wells was wounded twice, but now seems almost quite recovered. Both men exp-ess a desire.to return to the froDt as soon as they are fit again.

In addition to those recommended for recognition by St John Ambulance Brigade appearing on our fou th page, Mrs Freitas, Misses M. Jones, A. Rowe and E. Heenan for parchment vote of thanks should have been included.

The Wcsiport News says—lt is understood that the Millerton Miners’ Union, at a secret ballot, decided not to restrict the output, thus confirming the previous decision at au open meeting. The voting is stated as being : Against 204, for 115; majority against restriction 89. At Denu'ston and Stockton, the “ harikari" policy is stated to he still in force.

Tiie wedding took place last week at Wesley Church. Reefton, when Mr John Henry Lawn, third son of Mr and Mrs James Lawn, of Black’s Point, was united in holy matrimony to Miss Amelia Christina Mabel Laird, of Reefton. Mr Lawn is a returned Anzac, and saw service in Egypt, Gallipoli, and also in France, and was invalided home last year.

At a meeting of the Kumara Hospitil Committee on Thursday evening, the Surgeon-Superintendent (Dr ’Fleming) reported: —Patients in hospital Ist February, 27; admitted during February, 3 ; died, 0; remaining on 28th February, 30/ —Received. Mr McG'.one reported that all was working smoothly at ihahospital. The Secretary reported receipts for the month amounting to £72 15/. Accounts amounting to £73 18/4 were passed and recommended for payment. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS stimulates the organs of urination.

First shipment of new winter costumes and coats, ex s.«. Rotorua, now showing at McKay’S, the Leading Drapers.—Advt,

A cheering cordial that restores mental vigor-WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.