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Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1917, Page 2

Drink'Daniel Crawford’s Finest Veiy Old Scotch Whisky, the best.—Mara Sprot. and Co., sole- agents, Greymoutb. A /notification from the Minister of Defence in this issue gives warning against the wrongful dealing in arms the property of the Government, The weekly supplement issued to “Guardian” readers on Saturdays is distributed to-day, and will be found a very interesting one that will be welcomed by our readers. 3lcLean’s Pictures at the opera .House last evening drew a good audience. The star feathre was a very attractive drama ‘•The Eternal Question” in which Olga Petrova took the leading role. The serial “Greed” was continued and proved as full of interest as previous i chapters. The orchestra again supplied an interesting musical programme. * A preliminary announcement in this issue foreshadows a monster sale of work to be held in the Princess Theatre on Thursday and Friday, 23rd and 24th for patriotic purposes. Full particulars wjll be published in the press of this event and the appeal from its novelty' and purpose will have great. popular support. A special feature will bo the raffling (by ■ the authorities) of n constellation of nuggets. Major Shepherd writing from France late in May sends his best wishes to all friends. He was second in command iof a New Zealand battalion having been promoted from his former company, from which he severed connection with great regret. On© behalf of his former command ho desires to thank the people of this district for all that had been don© for the men. On the occasion of his reoent marriage Major Shepherd received valuable presents from his company and officers. , We regret to record the death of Mrs Edward Keogan, of Three Mile, which took plaoa yesterday at the Gr,ey Riivar Hospital somewhat suddenly. The deceased was a daughter (Maigareft) of tJie late Mr John and Mrs Newton, formerly of Fox’s, the deceased being a 'native of the Kawhaka ana 27 years of age. A bereaved husband and young family of two boys are left to mourn their loss, and to them the sympathy of man}’ friends will be, extended. Lieut. T. E. Y. Seddon was in France when the battle of Mossines was raging and he saw the wounded coming in one day all very cheerful. The Brigade with which Mr. Seddon was associated was not then in action being held in reserve. Prior to the battle he visited bis old company and saw Tom Williams of Ahaura, Hart of Hokitika, McLean of Ruatapu, Consadine of Greymouth, Phillips of Hokitika, Even don of Kumara and many others. Erima' Northcroft he had also- met, as well as Wells of Kanieri, but did not see Dunoraft and Howard. When visiting his old company ho missed tho smile and happy greeting*, of Havill, Woenik, Murphy and Coy., At the time of writing Mr. Seddon was about to take a course of special instruction at a School for IntolK gence Officers, in which duti©B he had been engaged. Call and se© the special reductions made in Ladies’ Tweed Coats and in Winter Millinery at Mioses Addisons. , —A&rt., i

Mr. Wißam Ryan of Boddytown has received word that Rifleman A. J. Rya®. ha# been removed to Walton-on-Tbames Hospital, London, and is improving. Mrs/ P. Casey of Greymouth has received word that her so® Privat© W. A. Casey who was wounded at Messinos had sufficiently recovered to rejoin his unit on June 30th.

Mr W. H. Hillyar, of_ Westport, while engaged on Thursday in his woukroom, had tho top of his left thumb taken off by a circular saw, and also a piece taken out of his first finger. Mr J. Grimmond returned to Ross to-day from tho North Island, where he has been as fax as Wanganui. While in Wellington, he attended « meeting of tho Executive of the New Zealand Counties Association.

Mr 0 R. E. 'Horton was yesterday granted 'a Land Agent’s liaise u. Magistrate Hutchison. The fee *s £o and this amount, less court cllftr gf® under the Act goes to the local Charitable Aid Board.

A meeting of ladies interested in the expansion of the work of the Lady Liverpool Committee will be held at the Town Hall o n Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock when committee and officers will bo appointed and a scheme put forward to raise funds for tho Christmas gifts for tho men on active service.

A truoker named Alfred Kearns, 19 years of age, was injured in the West-poa*t-St>ockton Company’s works on Thursday while spragging a truck. Apparently, the truck jumped the w or knocked him back severely against a prop, with the result that the base of the skull was fractured,

Subsequent to the visit of the provisional directors of the proposed company to work the limestone deposit at Ross last Wednesday representatives from Ahaura, Totara Flat, and other parts of the Grey River Valley also visited Ross, and were shown over the deposit by Messrs Bruce and Upjohn. Like the other visitors they were more thau satisfied with what they saw, and expressed themselves as fully satisfied with tho prospects ahead.

It is hoped arrangements will be completed shortly for the erection, of Fisherman’s Creek bridge, South Hokitika'. During the week a conference was hold between the Resident Engine*-, and County, representatives and an agreement reached in respect to details. Tho proposals are now being submitted to headquarters for confirmation and upon approval tenders will Ik? called for the construction of this much required convenience.

The death of Mr. James Isdeil of Pres ro n Read, Greymouth, took place on Thursday morning after ailuig| for some weeks past. He resided au Bruntnerton. for some years and was well-known and highly respected in this district. Ho was born in County Westmeath Ireland in 1836. He was in Victoria, Australia in 1859 and came to New Zealand three years later i: n d was chiefly engaged in gold-minmg which ho gave up owing to poor health fn 1903 ho was appointed Inspector of Factories and ‘Labour agent 'hi the charge of the West Coast- A widow, a daughter, and two sons (Mr. 0. Isdeil of the Telegraph Department formerly of Hokitika and Westport Post Offices) mourn their loss. A daughter was lost aboard the ill-fated Marquette in tho Mediterranean, and a son Charles who enlisted in Canada was recently killed in action in France. ~ We havo some attractive lines J® Eider-down Quilts; low prices and pretty designs. Just what you require for tho cold weather.-—Misses Addison—Advt. For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale NAZOL through the Nazol Inhaler. Im mediate relief wall follow. NAZOL penetrating and Start taking it TO-DAY! Over a million bottles sold annually. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. The phenomenal sale of NORTH BRITISH HOT WATER. BOTTLES te 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.—tho sign of satisfaction. Their merit gives pleasure to both dealer and buyer. 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 savor — No Rubbing Laundry Help.—Advt.