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Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1917, Page 2

News has boon received that Private Alf Dreckmann, of Hokitikft, has boon wounded (a second time) in Franco. The Secretary of tho Westland Patriotic Fund (Mr A. A. Andrewos) acknowledges tho recent of £1 12s Gd from tho Ross Patriotic Committee.

Mrs Avery, Westport, received word that her son, Private W. Brown, was admitted to Walton-on-Thames Hospital, suffering from dysentry.

Privato A. V. Jorgenson, son of Mrs E. Jorgenson, Westport, is reported by cablegram as wounded and admitted to hospital on August 6.

A public meeting will bo held in the Town Ilall to-morrow night at 8 o'clock to form a Union among the Churches in Hokitika and district, which it- is proposed to designate, “Tho Churches Patriotic Union,” Tho proposed activities of the Union are patriotic and social, tho main purpose being to organise Christian forces of tho town and district in tho service of our men going to and coming from tho Front. It is not designed in any way to rival cm supplant any of the other agencies doing patriotic work in their own sphere, but merely, as far as may bo, to- supplement the agencies already in existence. It ib to enahlo tho churches to servo more unitedly in tho common cause. A united committee of tho various churches have had the matter in bnnd, and it is hoped ns an outcome to make a tvnhlic beginning at the meeting to ho held to-morrow night. Intimation has already been made in the various churches, and aIT interested are- rordinllv invited to attend the inaugural meeting; and thus do their “little hit” to make the movement o success.

Mrs. Moore formerly of Hokitiko, postmistress at- Karamea is under orders for transfer to Kumara.

1 A grand Ball in aid of the Bed Cross Fund is being given by the Koiterangi residents in their Public Hall on Friday 31st. inst. The arrangements arc all -well forward and a good night’s enjoyment is assured to all.—Advt It is announced that at least two hundred awards have been conferred on the New Zealanders in connection with the splendid part played at the-taking of Messincs ridge. The awards are for acts of individual bravery.

Mr. Wm. Heinz, plumber and tinsmith notifies in, another column some of the special articles iron and tinware, for which he has won a special reputation for his good workmanship and which he is offering at very low prices. The funeral of the late Mr John lancoln took place yesterday afternoon amD'w'as attended by many friends. The services at St. Mary’s Church and graveside were conducted hv Rev. Father Clancy.

The Wanganui Chronicle says that pieces of the recently wrecked lighter Dorset are now coming ashore on the beach between Ca'stlecliff and, Kai Iwi, Mso many of the quarters of beef with which she was loaded wlien she foundered. >

The death is announced of Mr Alfred Ividd, who for some time was one of the Auckland City Members in the House of Representatives, was an old resident of Waikato and Auckland, and took a leading share in municipal government and kindred matters.

A drover named W. (Sutherland wlien returning* from the Fielding sate to Bnnnytliorpe on Saturday night wa 8 drowned in crossing the Mangaone, which was in half flood. The body •was recovered next morning. Sutherland was a married man with five children. His eldest son is at the front. Messrs. W. A. Scott and Sons of Dunedin, of the Speed-well Cycle Works notify tliat owing to the recent increases in .cost of cotton and rubber, a considerable advance will occur in prices of tubes and covers at an- early date. Most firms will advance these prices at once, but they have decided to sell their present stock at old prices.

An old resident of the Eketahuna district of Swedish extraction, who died in hi s 90th year, could not speak a word of English, although he had lived in New Zealand for over forty rears (says the “Wairarapa Age. ’) His wife, who predeceased him by about five years was also unable td master three words of the English language, and had the distinction of never having ridden in a railway train. It goes without saying that there will bo a bumper house at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday for the Y.M.C.A. benefit. No one could have listened to Hr. Smeeton in the Town Hall on Wednesday forenoon without resolving 1 inwardly to help the great organisation at each* and every opportunity. The first chance to do so presents itself on Wednesday evening next at the local Theatre, where a crowd of juveniles are going to do their hit to help swell the fund? The public, will respond freely and liberally, and Miss Reynolds will have -the pleasure of forwarding quite a respectable contribution to the very deserving Y.M.C.A. which within range of shot- and shell helps tho soldiers to “carry on.”

The -ladies of the Liverpool Committee assisted by many willing workers are just now packing goods for the Christmas comforts for the men at the front. The parcel contains among other things, tea, sugar, cocoa, milkchocolate, tinned meat, stationery, hand kerchief, bootlaces etc., and are most acceptable to those on service. The parcels aro being packed into benzine tins which are placed two in a case, and these are sent forward. Their size and weight permit them to he easily handled, and the goods are not delayed at bases but are quickly hurried to the front. On Saturday the Revell Street depot will he open in connection with tho appeal for funds to help this work.

Tho sad nows was received at Kumara- last night th'at Private Harry Johnson, who left with the last reinforcements had died suddenly at Trentham. As far as can he gleaned, tho recruit had indulged in a game of football during the atfernoon, and shortly after tho close of tho game ho suddenly sue cumbed. The news, was telegraphed through to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson well-known residents of Kumara and Mr. Johnson left for Wellington to-day to have the body brought back to Kumara for interment. Tho deceased was a' bright young lad of j about 22 years who had carried on the occupation of a builder for some time. He was well and popularly known throughout the district. Tho news of his sudden, death came as a great shock to the ’community, and very general was tho sympathy expressed with the bereaved parents in their sudden and unexpected loss. Tho Lady Liverpool Depot for Trench Comforts for our boys at tho Front, will for tho next ( four Saturdays be in charge of tho Ladies’ Literary Club— Mesdames W. Macfarlane, P. R. Stewart, Misses Bentley and Michel being in attendance on Saturday first. Plum puddings, of which a sample will bo shown in tins ready for posting, home-made sweets and' table delicacies aro to bo special features, but there will also be a good variety of other things. Tho ladies will bo in attendance at the Depot from 10.30 on Saturday morning -to receive donations. Any brought in previously can bo left with Mrs. Brocklehurst, Revell street. Contributions however small, from town and country, will bo gratefully welcomed. Bowlers are reminded that a working bee Will bo held on the green on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. As it requires cutting beforo top-dressing, a full muster is requested. A farewoll social wHI be tendorod to Private Benedict Gamberazzi at Goldsborough this (Thursday V evening. All re turned soldiers and soldiers on leave are cordially invited to. attend.—Advt.

The new season’s millinery is now on show at Misses Addison’s; Lilac and Crepe de Chino and Ninon coverings, with floral trimmings, show among the higher class models.—Advt. Tackle coughs and colds by using NAZOL. That’s the sensible and cheapest way: NAZOL is penetrating, germ killing—and most economical. 60 doses 1* 6d. , - '