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Hokitika Guardian, 25 June 1917, Page 2

Tho Trustees of tho Hokitika Savings Bank moet on Friday at 2.30 p.m.

Owdng to the many local attractions St. Mary’s Club eucln'o tournament, will not be held this week. i, Tho Worksop Dredge cleaned up today for the return of 57 ozs. 14dwfs of gold for 163 hours’ work. . The Public Service Commissioner is inviting applications for temporary clerks for the Pubic Trust Office and Recruiting Board, Defence Department-

Mr L. G..P. Whyte, wlio has Oee/i manager of the local branch of the New Zealand Clothing Factory, for the past eighteen months, and who has been called up in a recent ballot, leaves with Mrs Whyte, overland, for Christ(ihurch to-morrow morning. During their stay Mr and Mrs Whyto have proved estimable citizens, and they have won many warm friends. Mr Whyto will be specially missed in musical circles, and at public gatherings, wher 0 his vocal efforts were always appreciated. in his report for the week ended June 19th, the mine manager of the Murray Creek C.old-Mining Company, limited, states that No. 4 level has been extended on roof 30 foot, the reef being h average width of 3 feet. Only two samples havo so far been taken, which essayed 37 and 39dwts. Gold can be seen plainly in almost. any part of the reof. There is a lot of water running out of the face. During the week, 334} tons of quartz have been sent to tho battery, making a ; total since the first of the month of 737 | tons. , |

Mr. Clement Wragge has issued the following forecast:—“The sun continues in an abnormal condition of upheaval, and a new mighty eruption is now approaching the central solar meridian.. The earth is responding and throbbing under the titanic wireless waves, which pull our atmosphere as by tidal action. Henoe the renewal of bad weather f is probable in various parts of the dominion and Australia, generally; but the results will be modified or intensified by latitude and physiographieal features. Despite the intervening of a fine spell the meaning of the sunstorms is too potent to bo ignored.”

Mrs L. George of Arahura inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Tlie New Zealand Clothing Factory notify special linos in oilcoafs for men and boys.

The D.1.C., of Christchurch, notifies that their great clearance sale commences on Wednesday, June 27th.

A ballot, is being taken at Wellington tlijs week to provide the recruits required for the Thirty-Third Reinforcements.

You .don’t need a holiday, you need Steven’s Health Salt—the salt that sweetens life and breath. Cheaper and fresher than the imported, and just as effective. If taken occasionally before breakfast, it will quickly remove all stomach disorders and make life worth living. 2s Cd everywhere, for 64 doses. Wanted known, that, tStevens’ Health salt dispels stomach disorders because it does Nature’s work in Nature’s way. It is not a nauseous medicine, but a pleasant, refreshing and most palatable drink, unrivalled for sick headaches, biliousness, etc. Only 2s 6d for 64 doses from all chemists and stores.—Advt.

A monster euchre drive, followed by a dance, is to he held at the Town Hall on Thursday night in aid of the' Returned Soldiers Associaton. The occasion should comnlend itself to the public, who must for ever remain grateful to the soldiers for their great services to the country. Admission is only one sh'l--lin fit, and the tickets should he freely purchased by ail appreciating what our men have done. Tickets will bo on sale at the Town Hall at the send-off on Wednesday night-

A fatality occurred at Kohimarama Flying School near Auckland on Saturday, when Charles Perry McGill, mechanic, just under 19 years of age, was killed through being struck by a propellor of a seaplane. The instructor was tuning the propellor when he noticed the youth’s shadow and stopped the engine, but McGill was either too closo or the machine moved forward, two blades of the propeller striking him. One struck his right shoulder and arm and the other cleft his skull. The youth died an hour after his admission to the hospital. The parents reside at Arkle’s Bay.

At the closo of tho Service at the Methodist Church last night, the Rev H. Ryan expressed the general regret ol' the congregation at. the approaching removal of Mr and Mrs L. G. P. Whyte from the town. Mr Whyte has occupied the position of Circuit Steward, and has filled the office with ability and enthusiasm. Mrs Whyte too has ' also taken a great interest in tl>o matters affecting the wolf me of the Church. After referring in terms of praise to their willing and loyal service, the Rev Ryan asked Mr Whyte to accept a wristlet watch as a small itoken of the Church’s esteem. Mr. Whyte, who is shortly going into camp, suitably responded.

When Lieut. T. E. Y. Seddon M. P. was on short leave after being, discharg ed from hospital in England, he had the opportunity of visiting the Grand Fleet with tho New Zealand Ministers, and on •that oecason had tho good fortune to meet Sir Paviu Beattie on board

.8. “Iron Duke,” the flagship. Admiral Beat-tie gave Mr. Sedoou liis autograph as a memento of the visit, and later obtained an enlarged photo of the popular naval hero. This, with the cl. risked autograph, has beon fra-’'' and sept on to New Zealand by Mr. Soddon to tho Westland District High School. The picture has arrived, and the handsome, and valuable trophy is to be unveiled by Mr. Grimraond, member of the Education Board, at an early date.

Mr. Edwin Horsey one of the pioneer

farmers of Ashburton, died at his residence, Alford Homestead, Spreadeagle,

about twenty miles from Ashburton, on Monday, in his eighty-first year. Mr. Horsey, who was horn in Somersetshire, England, was a son of a well-known Somersetshire. farming family. Ho arrived in Auckland, hv tin.* ship Duke of Portland, in 1354, and subsequently worked as a shepherd for the late Bishop Hadfield, and afterwards he was engaged for a period in a like capacity by Mr. Brown, of Kapiti Island, Later lie cast in his lob with that hardy band of gold-seekers who flocked to the famous Gabriel’s Gully gold rush. Afterwards he became a largo dealer in tat cattle. He drove many a big mob of good quality animals through tlio ITurunui Gorge and away to the West Coast goldfields. He was then for eight years on the Teraniakau run, West Coast. Subsequently be took up a block of rich land in the Willowby district, Ashburton County, and this lie farmed most successfully for twenty-three years. Ho was of a most genial disposition and was held in tlio highest esteem. Ho was a thoroughly practical and good farmer in all branches, and his advice was often sought by his neighbours. He loaves a widow and a grown-up family of t"0 sons and five daughters. When you don’t feel like work its time to take Steven’s Health Salts, a fizzy refreshing palatable drink, combining at once the benefits of , a mediciiio and a health promoting beverage. You get 64 doses for 2s 6d at lending chemists and stores. . Ask for it to-day —Advt.

Wo have now a good assortment 01 Ladies’ c|gth gaiters, Smart Coloured Woollen Hose, and a special line of Brown hose, which is in great demand; —Misses Addison.—Advt.

NAZOL uets like a charm in tackling ooughs and colds. Penetrating and germ-killing. Batter than mixtures or Most (aconomSaah ' If* buys 60 doses. j , .

Its a little thing to look for, a big thing to find—the Hot Water Bottle with the patent Unique stopper made only by the North British Rubber Coy., with specially strong vulcanised joints that never leak or tear. Ail traders —Advt.

! If you suffer from bilious headaches i just get-a bottle of Steven’s Health Palt—the salt that sweetens life. It is a most pleasant effervescing aperient in a most palatable form and quickly cures biliousness and similar disorders. Only 2s 6d a bottle (64 doses from all chemists and stores.—Advt. E. J. Llovd is not too shy to • tell thrifty housewives that “No Rubbiag” Laundry Help does wash Ml clothes spotlessly clean without rubbing or / injury, also gives Thinker Note Book free with every Is packet of * No Rubbing.”—AdvtWe are now holding a large stock of Ladies’ raincoats in every variety of style and priced from 80s. to 80s. Call and make your selection at Misses Addison’s.—Advt.