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Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1917, Page 2

An important practice of the Overseas' Orchestra takes place to-night at the Overseas Club pcoms at 8 o’clock.

To-night at 8 o’clock in the Methodist church a V welcome social win us tendered to Rev. 11. 11 van and family.

A recent Gazette announces tlio closing of flic Post Office at Dillmanstown. and th© opening of a telephone office at Walikukupa.

The new Borough By-law* came into force yesterday. Persons riding bicycles on the footlipaths or at night without a light will become liable to all the pains and penalties of the law. All fines recovered for breaches of the Bylaws are payable to the Borough Council.

The opening run of the Hokitika •branch of tlio Canterbury Automobile Association .will take place on Saturday, April 21st. Tlio run will stars from ‘in front of tlio Public Library at I o’clock. A very interesting ana pleasant afternoon should result.

Mr Edgar M. Phi'lips, piano tuner and salesman representing Messrs Webley Sons and Goftou Ltd, is now in Hokitika. All orders left at tha Excelsior Book De-; pot, Revcll St will receive prompt attend tiou.—Advt,

Mr H. Norman, County Chairman, wired the Hon Acting Premie? yesterday afternqpn that the County Council would ba pleased to co-operate in any way deemed necessary wi'h the Government in the present crisis if any course considered desirable wero indicated.

The Grey Argus commenting on tho races at Iteefton yesterday says the starting (of Mr McMahon) was very bad, and in practically every race the chances of onecr more hordes were spoilt by tie faulty despatches. In addition to this a corsilerable amount of time was wasted at the b rricr, with the result that the last race was run in semi darkness. 'There are likely to be a number of visitors in town for the Anzac Day commemoration proceedings on Monday next. Tho Mayor of Ross has expressed his intention of being present, as well as other public men. For the patriotic entertainment at night there is the promise of an excellent programme, the Overseas Orchestra occupiing a prominent position. In addition there will be several vocal items, so that a very entertaining gathering may be looked tor. A resident of Black’s Point, Mry Fox attempted to tako her life about eight on Tuesday morning. It appears that the woman had been in failing health for some time past and was found by her daughters) witli her throat cut, and the razor with which the deed had been done lay near, covered in blood, while a pool of blood was on the floor. The children at once ran for their uncle, Mr. Cole, who upon arrival immediately sent for Dr. Scott. The poor woman was_ removed to the hoeptal, where she now lies in a very dangerous state. The opening euchre tournament beta last evening ill St. Mary’s Club rooms proved very successful, eighty people sitting down to compete for tho four valuable prizes donated by Mrs. W. Keller. The successful ladies were Mrs. W. Jones and Miss Daly. The winning gents proved to he Messrs O’Sullivan and J. Cahill. A plentiful supply of supper was provided by the ladies’ committee and done full justice to by the large assemblage present.. The hall was then cleared anct a very pleasant hour was' spent in dancing. The music was supplied by Mrs Richardson, Miss Brocr.o and Miss 28. Daly and Mr Lawn. Mr T. H*enau had charge of the floor.

The Jane sailed last evening fcr Okarito.

The Defender sailed tilts morning lor Wellington vri.li a full cargo of timber.

Messrs J. Ballauiync and Go d'\iw attention to new shir mgs for vriator mar. A. young man named Arthur Ore'say, was arrested by -Constable oues of Abaura, for tailing to comply with the provisions of the Military Service Act. He was sent to Irentham to-day. The Railway Department notify that the train arrangements made in conn ction with the Grey Jockey Club’s meeting next week are cancelled and that only the ordinary trains wi'l be run and at the usual times.

Mrs /Mahoney of Lynduur.t fittest, Westport, received a telegr un on. Tuesday conveying iha ne.vs of the death or her husband, Mr J. J, Mahoney, oho was kil ed in action on the western front on March ‘<3B, Deceased left the Dominion rfith tin main body of the Hew Zealand Tunnelling Corps. He was formerly employed as a miner at Millerton,

At the close of tha meeting at the To rn Hall yesterday afternoon,, Mr Burbury the visitiDg representative* of the Na ioual Efficiency Board expressed his great satisfaction at the businessliko manner in which matters were dealt, with. He also appreciated the expression of loyalty given at the end of bis own meeting,- and said the general backing of the Government in any time of crisis would bo of value.

The fact that the Members of the national Efficiency Board are serving the eonntry at this juncture free of charge other than travelling expenses, gives an assurance of their practicsl patriotism. Most of the gentlemen are connected with important business concerns, and these they are leaving to others to conduct, while they themselves _giva the country the benefit of their experience. When Mr Burbury mentioned the matter yesterday the statement received a hearty round of appreciative applause. Mr J. A. Prostick, the Commissioner for this district, which is under Canterbury, will be visiting the Coast shortly., when he will take evidence with regard to non essential works, pastures and pleasures. '

Says the Christchurch “ Star ”: Strange as it may appear, there are some people in this district who do not like Mr J. McCombs, M.P. There is the case of a young gentleman, who at Sumner recently saw a swimmer in diffijuities, and dashed into The brimy with all his clothes on, effecting quite a neat rescue. He was interviewed afterwards, of course, and with the characteristic modesty of the truly brave, said to the reporter. “There wao nothing in it at all I just swam out to the man, turned him over to mat e sure he wasn’t Jimmy McCombs, and brought him to shore. There's nothing to make a fuss over." There appear to be five man craters in Prying Pan Fiat, each a mighty Waimangu, though more m the nature of volcanoes. Two are situated in the northern end, one each north-west, east and south. It was doubtless fcom these gaping cavities of nether turmoil (says the Auckland filar) that the initial terrific blast came which covered the hills aud valleys to tha far south'with a thick cloud of mud varying in depth from dozens of yards to inches. Masses of volcanic mud and scoriatio rock are still being thrown upwards at frequent intervals, together with showers of stones, some of these eruptions approximating in appearance the shots of the old Waimangu, though without the same geyser effectThe cable news la this issue aj; credited to the “ Times” bits appeared in that journal, but cnly where expressly stated is such news the editorial opinion cf the “Times.”

John Parkliill wishes to impress upon all his lady friends the desirability of always carrying the famous Thinker Note Book, especially as it is given free with every 1/ packet of that wonderful labour saver—“ No Rubbing " Laundry Help.