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Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1917, Page 2

'Adive© has been received by the Acting Prime Minister that the second portion of the 23rd. reinforcements lias reached a certain part .all well. There is a heavy sea runniug again today, apparently the result of a gale far out. The Jane and Defender are unable to sail until the sea moderates. Several interesting articles are included in tc-day’s supplement, including “The Tall New Zealanders,” “Rasputin, mystic and Blackguard,” and “Will Hindenburg shoot the Kaiser P” A feature of the recent c!ccH"i! exposi*ion at New York was the Navy Department’s wireless apparatus on the roof, which has a radius of 3400 mile 3, and was “ listening in ’’ on the wireless messages being sent up and down tha battle lines of France, and on the messages being received from and sent to Germany by the wireless station at Sayville, Long Island,

In view of the reported shortage in the police, ex-Constable Bennett reoently volunteered for local service in the force during the cnrrenoy of the war. His patriotic offer has been accepted by the authorities, and he will don the blue and take up his duties again, commencing on Monday next. It will be pleasing to see the familiar figure once more on active service. Shark skin is receiving attention as a subs'itute for leather. It has been in limited demand for some years past as a covering far various articles. Acceptable leather from shark skins has been made in several forebm countries, and there is a sparer tly no reason why it should not be converted by the tanners into servleeab'e leather. The skin of sharks is very tough, and durable, and some of tlum have a beautiful surface pattern, which remains after' tanning. Speaking before the Cobden School Committee of the good done by physical culture, the head master (Mr Barrett) mentioned that of twenty scholars possessed last year of minor defects suob as curvature cf the spine, round shoulders, pigeon chest, etc., bat one this year failed to show the full benefit of the corrective exercises. Miss Dunn, the teacher who was responsible for oarrying out the physical drill, deserves every credit for the improvement manifested. The Returned Soldiers will „ inaugurate their local association, by a grand ball to be held next Thursday. The committee are working bard to make the function a success, and no 'doubt in . this effort they will have fall support from the public. A start was made to-day to prepare the Drill Shed for the ball, special attention being devoted to the floor. The ladies of the Over-seas Club will haAe charge of the refreshment department, and will be glad of all assistance in the way of gifts. The Over-seas orchestra, Mrs Houston, Mr Lawn, and others are offering to help with the music, so that this important part of the night’s enjoyment will be in most capable hands. A good sale of tickets is reported from the country district*, and there, will be a large influx of visitors for what should be an exceptionally popular gathering. Women who require a stimulant should try WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. For Influenza take Woods' GrealPeppermint Cure- fails. 1/6, 2/6. The cable news in this issue aj' credited to tbe “ Tmiea ” has appeared in fbat journal, but cnly where expressly stated is sneb the ertitoria' -loiptrn rf :be “Times.” “No Rubbing ’ Laundry Help popularly known &s the abolLher of washboard slavery is what we recommend for washing woollens, muslins, meclunics overalls etc. We give the Hunker Note Book free with every 1/ packet of “No Rubbing." Paterson, Michel and Co. Over a million bottles sold annually— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.