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Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1917, Page 2

The funeral or the late Mrs G-;,ylor takes place to-morrow. Her sou is oa active service on the way to the front. Mrs F, Winter of Woodstock is a daughter Writing :o a member of the Wellington "‘Post ’’siaff, a settler at the Chatham* stales that hilling in the launch Puanga off Kaingaroa, three men caught'in twenty-two days, 17 tons 4cwt 3qrs 161 b of bins cod, valued at £237. Thia is believed to be a fishing record for the Chathams for any one mouth. The value of the catch was divided equally between the men concerned, each receiving £79, Bather an extraordinary incident occurred at the Tauherenikau races on Saturday. A member of a brass band, present on the course to play selections during the day was suddenly tiken ill. He received medical attention immedi. atelj and was ordered to bo isolated, as it was suspected, that he had contracted typhoid fever. Ike bandsman was taken to one of. the camp kosp : . tals, but it is not definitely kuown yet whether or not he is suffering from typhoid fever. An examination of his blood is to be made to determine this, There was one somewhat sensational incident in the race for the Autumn Handicap yesterday. When passing the steward’s stand the first round Antiopa appeared to shy and try to break away. The horse then skidded to the outer fence where it was lined by spectators and bumped through the fence into the paddock. Luckiiy neither spectators or horse were hurt though there were several narrow escapes, The jockey (Bryce) had lus foot crushed against the fence and had to rooeive attention at the hands of the Bed Cross officials, but we understand the injury is not a serious one. The latest casualty list contains the names of the following West Coast soldiers:—l/1206 Sapper Charles Samuel Vial, N.Z. Field Engineers, wounded and admitted to hospital on Maroh 26th, classified as “not severe case” (next of kin, Mrs M. Vial, Dawson’s Hotel, Reeftorr, and formerly of the Empire Hotel, Grey mouth.) Driver Jos. Baker Anderson, Field Artillery, wounded and 6rabarked for England, March 30th (next of kin, Mrs H. Anderson, Blackball, mother.) Rifleman Ben Mahuika, daugerously ill. Lance-Corporal Donald Rarnage, Runanga, removed from dangerously ill list. 23/1724, Privato William Ernest Mallet, Wes:port, reporied “not severe oase,” 6/8862 Private John Scott, Hokitika, reported “not severe case.” For Chrouie Chest Complaints Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6, 2/6

The Westport News says in the vicinity of Waimangoroa ou Tuesday, a man tired of life and unable to find a more satisfactory way oL-getting rid of if, laid himsc.lt' across the railway track. Altbongh he protested strongly at his forced removal by a passer-by, he evidenced signs of relief that it waocota locomotive that had the task in hand. The Railway Department notify alterations to the ordinary timetable on the BlaekbaK-Ngaliere and Greymouth-Ro-wanui line after to-morrow, Mrs Elizabeth Burns, relict of the late John Burns, of Westport, died on Tuesday. Deceased was a native of Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. 72 jears of age. She came early to Westport, and for many years carried, on a bakery and grocery business. Deceased is survived by three daughters, the eldest being Mrs A. Leaver (Mayoress), and one son. Mouday week will be Anzic Day, and it was announced at the patriotic gathering at the Town Hail orw Wedneoiay night, that the Overseas Club would conduct a patriotic concert that evening in aid of the Westland Soldiers’ Club Room. A special programme is to be prepared, which will include special items by the Orchestra. A small eliarge will be made for adinissiou.

It was announced at Wednesday night’s patriotic meeting at the Town Hat' that a representative of the National Efficiency Board would visit Hokitika op TV ednesday next and deliver an address on the work of iha Board. It is proposed to hold the meeting in the after’'"-'’! foe the convenience of the farmers ana country people, but it was hoped that business people, employers and workers general’y would attend in force and join in learning how best to assist in promoting national efficiency. Mr M. Norman, County Chairman, will preside and the Mayors oi Hokitika, Kumara and Ross, as well as all members of local bodies, are invited to attend.

The cable news in this issue ajt credited to the “ Times ” has appeared in that journal, but cnly where expressly stated is such news the ditoria! opinion of/the “Times.” E. J. Lloyd is hard to rub out when it comes to making big sales of “ No Rubbing ” Laundry Help, lie is a champion of the fir?t water, and gives one of the popular Thinker Note Books free with overy 1/ packet of “No Rubbing.”