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Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1917, Page 2

; The D.1.C.. Christchurch draw attrition ovl our first page to special sale bargains. The Kapitca Company’s . Dredge cleaned up on Saturday for 32 02s 6 dirts, for the week. The prospects now ahead of this dredge aro reported to bo very encouraging. lit is understood that in order to moot the representations of West Coast agitation tho Union Company is putting the Mapourika on tho West Coast run at tho end of the month. An old resident of Reofton district in the person of William Duggan passed away at Renton Hospital on Monday at tho ripo ago of 78 years. Tho deceased arrived in tile Dominion, over 50 years ago and was much respected. Tho death is reported of Mr. Patrick Mullins for somo years employed as a railway guard of Greymouth and latterly of Dunedin whore his parents reside. He passed away suddenly on Monday night at the early ago of 37 years.

As showing tho great change affeou-u in the munitions industry at Home Mr. It. Gilkison in his address at the meeting of the Burns Club recently stated that on© part of a gun, which formerly took an hour and 20 minutes to manufacture was now made by women workers in a period of six minutes.

A 601 b quinnat salmon was recently stranded near th© head of tho Ahuriri Rivor (North Otago). It had teeth; measuring up to half aji inch iji length. Another salmon was found stranded at Black Point (on the Waitaki). it weighed 38 -lb, and had teeth nearly as larg© as the 60-pounder. The saimon only* got these tooth when they leave the sea, it being Nature’s provision for assisting them to. fight their way up the rivers to tho spawning beds.

Messrs G. W. Moss and Co. report a short on try of cattle at Monday’s sale vat Preston Yards only 30 head being yarded and prides ruled high. 170sheep were penned also realising good values. Wo sold on account of Mr. H, Diodrlch: 7 bullocks from £l3 12s 6d to £ls/10/-; 6 heifers £lO to £ll On account of a client; One Cow at £5/12/6. On account of Mr. A. J. Palmer: 66 wethers at £l/14/9. On account of Messrs Jacobs Bros.: oO wethers at £l/15/-.

Tho National Efficiency Board . for this military district is compiling weekly lists of applications for employment in the agricultural and pastoral section of tho Board’s work. Copies of these lists are sent, to the local Advisory Committee, and may bo seen at tho County Office, Hokitika, where all available information will be siipplieu. Farmers and others desiring supplies of labour should make early enquiry for all possible information-

The 32nd Reinforcements will be officially farewelled at the Town Baa this evening by the Mayor and citizens. The Overseas’ Club has organised an attractive programme of entertainment, and the function should prove very successful. Tho departing men and their friends are invited 10 tako the reserved seats in tho front. Returned men and soldiers on furlough aro also specially invited to attend. After the entertainment supper will be servod at tho Soldiers’ Club Room to tlio guests.

Complaints are being made by vehicle drivers using Kelly’s Lioen bridge on the Christchurch road at the narrowness of tho structure, I tie bridge is said to be far too narrow for ordinary vehicle traffic, and some coach drivers have boon /getting into trouble with their- teams, the horses T *-i n g alarmed by the visikm they get of the running water below, The bridge i‘ very suitable for motor car traffic, and it is a pity while construction was in hand that the planking was not increased to ensure safety of tho crossing for vehicles with teams. As it is the ford crossing continues to be used for purposes of safety when teams arc used on the road. The annual report of tho State Coal Mines Department states the gross output of Coal for the year from the mines was 265,782 tons being an »*• ! crease of 15,943 tons as compared with the previous year. Of the gross outpm I Point Elizabeth supplied 132,769 tom and Liverpool mine 133,013 tons, the j net tonnage from the two mines a filer ' allowing for consumption and wastage being 252,810 compared with 240,130 tons in 1916. Tho depots were supplied with 97,654 tons, the railway with 50,905 the shipping companies with 27,075, other Government concerns with 1312, and other consumers with 21. 549 tons. The Hon. W.‘ F. Massey has a valu- • it bio “relic” of tho Imperial IVar Oon--1 ferenco of 1917 which- he and Sir J Joseph attended on behalf of tno DoI minion. It consists of a scrap of papei on which are inscribed the names, in ■their oyn handwriting of every person accredited to the conference. It was at Windsor Castle on May 3rd. 1917 by “George R. 1.” and in a iou& lino of illustrious sign manuals appear the names of Smuts, Borden, Maawj Ward —all who were associated m the biggost Imperial Conference the world has ever known. It is an interesting fact that tho signature of “George R. 1.” is the most legible of the lot, but the remainder are characteristic to a degree. They are not being regarded I by Mr. Massey ns being his ow n property but a national pos.ses.sian, and with sentiment he is sending the historic document to the General Assembly .Library for framing and pm>lication. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS is at once a bev«rag e and a medicine. Call and se® the special reductions made i n Ladies’ Tweed Coats and in Winter Millinery at Misses Addisons. —Advt. i Acts like a charm 1 That’s what thousands say of NAEGL —the etandiest and surest remedy for coughs and colds 00 doses I/O- Refuse substitutes. w© have some attractive lines in Eider-down Quilts; low prices and pretty designs. Just what you require for the cold weather.—-Misses Addison. —A'dvfc. For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale NAZOL through the Nsbol Inhaler. Im mediate relief will follow. NAZOL is iponotrfi|ting and Start taking it TO-DAY! Never wash woollens without 'the aid of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. — Advt. • WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS for - that tiresome feeling.