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Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1917, Page 2

The bottom heading of the Otira tunnel was advanced 109 feet during the last, two weeks. At the concert at Kamieri this evening, Mrs Ches Herman, Miss Wells and Miss May McLean have kindly consented t» assist. / Captain Colclough. N.Z.S.C., office in charge of Group 21, will be present at the parado of No. 65 Company, Senior Cadets, this eveningg for the purpose of inspecting the corps. Mr. J. T. Petrio who has returned from Trcntham Military Camp discharged as medically unfit following several operations, resumed his duties as Editor of the Greymouth “Evening Star” yesterday. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr. C. J. Nightingale J.P. an offender who was fined yesterday, came up again on a further charge of drunkenness was convicted and fined £l/10/- and costs 4/-. Mr Geo. Lyos, of Kokatahi, received word that his son Jolm had been wounded, but that hq had again rejoined his company. He has, however, been wounded a second time, though no details are forthcoming. Wo hope hi ß recovery will be as rapid as his former one.

Mrs. James Shand of Sale Street Hoktiika lias received word from her son Harry that ho was about to bo relieved of his duties in England and would probbly Ue homo before Christmas. Harry left with tho Main Body and has been on active service in Egypt and Gallipoli where he was wounded through tho lung. On his recovery the young Anzac waR put into the store De partment of the Officer’s quarters in England. Mrs. S. A. Dunn, of Thompson Street Greymouth, haa received the following postcard from her son, Private Walter Dunn, who was made a prisoner of war at Bullecourt on April 11th:—“Just a line to lot you know lam slightly wounded. I woe wounded and. am a prisoner in Germany, being shot through the head, but am getting on famously. Have not heard from you from the time I was made prisoner. Hoping this finds you well.” The postcard which is headed in printed letters, “Kriegsgotan-Gcnensendung,” ia dated “From Saltan, 6th May.” If asked to drink oall for WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS, and get it.

An inspection parade of the ipe&l territorials was held last evening under Lieut F. B. Powell and Sergt. Major Atkina. There was a splendid muster of men who were put through several rifle exercises and various company worlf. SJJajor (Jeffries and Captain Colclough made ithe inspection. Major Jeffries complimented the men on their excellent muster and stated the work he saw the men do was quito satisfactory. Constable A. H. Jonos, of Ahnura, has received notice of his transfer on promotion to take charge of the police station at Wyndham, which is a prosperous and progressive town in Southland. It is 20 years since Constable Jones came to the West Coast, and in that period he has served two years in Rcofton, over throe in Greymouth, nine and a-half in Stafford, and over five in Aliaura, during which period he has i proved himself faithful to his trust, a I courteous and obliging official, and a' woijthy and estimable, citizen. His many friends will congratulate him on his preferment and will wish him all good luck in the latino. We regret having to record the death of a well-known resident of Awatuna, which took place morning at the Westland Hospitol after a short illness. The deceased was a native of Arahura and only 32 years of age. She was a daugnter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Thomson of Awatuna. A bereaved husband and family of seven young children are loft (.three boys and four girls) their ages running from 14 years to 2 years. The deceased leaves four sisters (Mrs. John Kelly of Awatuna, Mrsx W. Bone of Ahaura, 'Mrs. D. Dowell of Hokitika, and Mrs. R. Davidson of Hokitika) and seven brothers all well-known residents of the district. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends will be extended to the her-' oaved in their loss. When discussing patriotic worn av the meeting of local institutions at th© Overseas’ Club on Tuesday night (reported elsewhere) a suggestion was put forward that all available funds shoum lie conserved for the returned men and their dependents, so that money would be available to help necessitous oases in the distant future. The idea was generally approved and some interesting information was given of the worn, ing of the local patriotic fund, and the scope of the work which was being carried out. Various local cases in which a difficulty was being encountered in securing adequate, pensions, or, even any pension at all, were mentioned. In the courso of.the discussion it was suggested that when the public were called together on August 4tb to mark the third year of the war, advantage should be taken of the gathering to pass a resolution calling on the Government to provide for a more adequate and humane administration of the pensions fund, as well as more liberal support for dependents whose bread-winners were serving a* the war. It is understood that a motion to tins effect will he moved at the proposed loyal gathering'.

A largo party of farmers and others visited Ross yesterday for the purpose of inspecting the limestone deposit <n that vicinity. A report of the day’s doings appears in this issue. The party went over t-ho area, of 108 ncreß applied for by the proposed farmers’ company. The area adjoins and is distinct from the applications of Messrs Moore and Boddington, who have applied for areas on- the Hodgson Creek side of, Trig Hill. The visitors were all impressed with the proposition put forward on behalf of the company. The aroa is very accessible, a very large amount of stone is in sight, while the quality has been reported upon very highly. It is believed that the lime for the farmers can be produced in th© vicinity of 15s per ton that being the opinion Expressed yesterday by Mr Allison who was present, to advise as to working operations. In any case [ tho product will be sold t° the farmers at, the lowest possi-.e rate consistent with tho cost of production and working expenses. There is fho desire t° secure as large a share list as possible, and seeing that line is" of such great value to the local lands, there should be very widespread interest in the project which is calculated to li'ft the district ahead ; enormously in the matter of pastoral pursuits. Tho visitors had a very friendly reception at Ross, and returned north well satisfied indeed with the results of their inspection. ; A meeting was held at the Overseas Club o n Tuesday night, constituted from members of the Caledonian Society, Overseas Club and R.ed Cross Society." Chieftain Davidson presided, and said that the Caledonian Society contemplated holding the annual gathering on New Year’s day and night, (when, as last year, the proceeds would he devoted to patriotic objects controlled by the Red Cross and - Overseas Clujb. 'Since the annual gathering steps had been taken to augment the rfinks of competitors in various popular classes of the programme, and the,would be a considerable addition to the numbers taking part in the dancing and schools’ sports items. Mr de Berry (Overseas) said the school was indebted to the Caledonian Society for gifts of sporting gear, including quoits, vaulting poles," etc., and he hoped about Dominion Day to give in. exhibition by the scholars of tho atftleb’c work undertaken. The meeting then proceeded to discuss a proposal , to invite Miss Mina Cadzow, of Wellington, to visit the district at N>w Year’s time and give a series of four concerts at Hokitika, Kumara and Ross. -Tthi's Jd/ea was adopted, and Messrs Davidson, King, Mclntosh (Caledonian),' F. Thompson (Bed Cross), and Evans (Overseas), wore appointed a sub-committee to arrange on itinerary. It was agreed that the prooeods from th« sports and entertainments ho devoted, as last yoar, to the patriotic work carried on by the three participating bodies. The leading ipirit for more than 50 years, WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS. Call and so* the special reductions : made in Ladies’ Tweed Coats and in i Winter Millinery at Misses Addisons, j —Advt. 3

Wo hare some attractivo lines in Eider-down Quilts; low prices and pretty designs. Just what yon require for the cold weather.—Misses Addison——Advt-

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale NAZOL through the Nazol Inhaler. Im mediate relief will follow'. NAZOL is 'penotra|tizig and ts»rm-]rilling. Start taking it TO-OAy! ' ..J'.l. ..

Messrs G- W. Moss &»d Co. ~jl »il 27 fat cattle for Mr. H. Diednchs on Monday next.

On Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m., a football match between teams .representing the Greymouth Distriot High School and the local school will bo played on Cass Square. The Grey team is reputed.to bo very strong and contains some very fine players. It ft under,,the captaincy of Harrington, a splendid player, and has been carefully coached by the Rector, Mr Adams. A splendid exposition of Rugby football should be given by this team, whoso chances of carrying off the coveted prize, the Wriglvt-Stephenson Cup, now held by the local school, are much fancied. The local school will be represented by the following: —Forwards, Leamy, Stopforth, Hackell, MoDiarmid, ’ Hausmann, Aitken, Dennison, Winchester; hacks, Butland, Seebeck, Stapleton, Williams, Adamson, Valentine and Kirwan or Allardyce. The phenomenal sale of NORTH BRITISH HOT WATER BOTTLES is tlie best evidence of the satisfaction they give. Look for the “"Unique Stopper”—a guarantee of satisfactionFor Influenza take Woods’ Great r-ep-permSnt Cure. Never fails 1/6. 2- fi They wear out slowly.—THE NORTH BRITISH HOT WATER BOTTLE with the patent “Unique” Stopper.—the sign of satisfaction. Their merit gives pleasure to both dealer and buyer.