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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1917, Page 2

! The Success Dredge washed up wi Thursday for a return of 33 ozs iui 120 hours’ working. Up to the end of Juno Otago’s contributions in cash and goods ‘n . tho Belgium Relief Fund amounted to £l3O, 938. According to the census figures Otago’s population is 131,t>18, and bids works out at nearly £1 per head on the population. In the House on Wednesday afternoon Sir James Allen stated that on© of the hospital ships had reached its destination safely and that portion of the 24th Reinforcements about which there had been some anxiety were safe though they had not reached their destination.

The Westport Times says J°« Mills the well known groomsman fell from a loft in the borough stables on Monday and broke a leg. Ho was lowering down bundles of empty sacks for coke, when in attempting to prevent a bundle from rolling clown on a folio w-worker ho went over with tho bundle and fell into a drain, breaking his right kg at the anklo. “Joe” seems to bo dogged by misfortune this being his third accident within a short period. A firo occurred ut Dunollio at an early hour on Wednesday morning whereby a four-roomed house, with contents, owned and occupied by Mr. Chris Rogers was totally destroyed. As far as can bo gathered Abo fire originated near the chimney shortly after six o’clock and was extinguished by the occupants, but apparently somo smouldering embers must have been left, for at an early hour in tho morning the building waft found to bo in flames, resulting in its total destruction. Mr. Rogers being a heavy laser.

Tire whole of tho Military Service Board of the Dominion will sit in conference in Wellington on August 2. Tho practice in the past has been for only the chairmen of tho boards to meet, but the other members have also been requested to attend the forthcoming conference. It is understood that one of the subjects of the conference is that a definite understanding may be arrived at in connection with oases npon which a variety of decisions has boen given- The conforeneo will have matters in connection with the calling up of the Second Division Rosorvo brought before it. Tho leading spirit for- more than 50 years.—WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

Call and se* the special reductions made in Ladies’ Tweed Coats and in Winter Millinery ~at Misses Addisons. —Advt.

For Influents take Woods’ Great i-ep-permint Cure. Never fails. 1/8, 51/8.

Messrs W. J*ffn®s and Co, notify the entries for Monday’s stock sal# irn this issue.

The Bishop of Nelson tho Bight Rev. Dr. W. C. Sadlier has received intimation that he has been unanimously elected 'Dishop of Gippsland \ ictona. He is taking time to consider his decision. Dr. Sa'ddlier who bad thon held a Melbourne cure was elected Bishop of Nelson in 1912.

In compliance with tho requests of various public bodies at Westport a'nd Hokitika, tho Union Company has decided to place tho s.s. Mapourika on ttJie [West Coast servico. She will leave Wellington on Tuesday next for Graymoutli, via Nelson and Westport. She will not call at Piet on either coming or returning. She is due on Thursday morning and sails the same night.

At tho Cadet parade last evening two members appeared on parade with quite an unusually largo crop of hair which their hats failed to cover. Capt. Coldough commenting on the same stated that ho had not the power to order them to have their hair cut, but he would compel them to wear hats big enough to cover their hair which would probably bo size eights.

Tho football match between the Greymoufch and the local school will take place to-morrow at 2.30 instead of 3 p.m. Tho alteration in time has been made to suit the convenience of the visitors, who wish to return to Greymouth by the 5 o’clock train. Should the day bo fine spectators can be certain of witnessing a good fast open game, and a game worth going a long -way to see- Mr'M. Housiwn »».»> control the game.

Not many days ago some travellers along a road that passes the sea, woro astonished to observe the Gisbornq bailiff, fully dressed, wading up to his waist in the surf aftd seizing hold of a man "-ho was also standing waist deep in the briny. It was not. a. case of rescue from drowning, hut it appears'the bailiff had visited a cottage in the performance of his duties, and not being prepared to accept a statement that hig man was not at home niade a search of the premises and located him under a bed. Tho man was coaxed from his hiding-place but when ho went to get his coat ho broke from his captor’s grasp and dashed for the beach. The bailiff was accompanied by a fellow officer of the law, and the escapee was rounded up, so that his only escape was by the sea, which ho attempted. Nothing daunted, the bailiff followed, aad it was at this stage that the travellers appeared.

The No. 66 Company Senior Cadets was inspected by Capt. Colclough N.S.C. last evening, there being an excellent muster on parade, Lieut. Parkhill being in command, Sergt-Major Atkins, D.C.M., being also present. After the inspection, tho company was handed over,to Col. Sergt 'White who gave a coures of Physical Drill and Semaphore Signalling. Corporal Leslie being in charge of the new postings carried out instructions in Rifle exercises. The members of tho non-coms class, (Cadets Haile, White, MacFarlan'Cj Haussmann, Duneraft and Brdzo), each in turn appeared before the company and carried out instructions in Physical and Rifle exercises. At tho conclusion of the parade Capt. Golclough said ho wished to congratulate the company on its smart appearance and the splendid muster, the work of the N.C.S’ and members had been carried out in a first elates manner, and he was very pleased with, the whole evening’s work. The roll wa? then called and the company dismissed

* y There was a very large attendan»?o at the Public Hall, Kanieri, last night in connection with the benefit for a discharged invalid soldier. The hall was crowded to over-flowing and the audience was a very appreciative one. A capable committee had organised a capital programme, and every item was enjoyed thoroughly. The Overseas Orchestra appeared several times and pleased the- audienoe very greatly. Members of tho Orchestra' contributed also instrumental duets, and these, too, wore loudly applauded. Tho vocalists included Mrs Chesterman, Misses May McLean and Edna Perry, all of whom were loudly recalled. Miss Fredfas danced a sailors’ hornpipe and an Irish jig to the gred& pleasure of the audience. Mr R. Wells, M.C.C., was a very capable chairman, and returned* thanks to the performers and audience- Ho mentioned that- there was nob any expense in connection with the benefit, which would return about £3O. Mr Evans returned thanks on behalf of Sir Towers, and praised the community for its readiness in always helping' deserving cases. Ho spoke in regard to the expenditure of patriotic funds and the duty of the people to see that the Government provided aa.*quately for the soldiers oh their return. After tiie dinging of the National 'Anthem the performers were entertained and then followed a very enjoyable danco. The whole evening was most successful and reflected every credit on the excllenoe of the management.

We hava some attractive lines in Eider-down Quilts; low prices and pretty designs. Just what you require for the cold weather.—Misses Addison. —AdvtFor (Bronchitis or Asthma inhale NAZGL through the Nazol Inhaler. Im mediate relief wall follow. NAZOL is and Start taking it TO-DAY I Over a million bottles sold annually.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. The phenomenal sale of NORTH BRITISH HOT WATER BOTTLES is the best evidence of the satisfaction they give. Look for the “Unique Stopper”—a guarantee of satisfactionThey 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. No Rubbing” Laundry Help, popularlv known as the abolish or of washbeard slavery is what we recommend for washinor woollens, muslins, overalls etc.. We give The Thinker note book free with every Is packet of "No Rubbisg” Paterson." Michel a«d Co,.—Advt. The system is strengthened by the t- of WOLFFS SCHNAPPS. John Parkhill wishes to impress upon his lady friends the desirability of always carrying the famous Thinker Note Book,'especially as it is given free with every Is packet of that wonderful labour saver—“No Rubbing” Laundry Help.—Advt.