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Hokitika Guardian, 15 September 1917, Page 2

A notice to registered midwivcK ap- i pears in another column. ; The University of New Zealand noli- ' ties candidates notices and fees for various entrance scholarships must be received not later than 16th October. The Guardian four-paged supplement is issued to-day as usual. It contains a number of special articles of general interest, and many short and interesting anecdotes. There was a crowded attendance at the Opera House last evening when Mr. McLean gave a benefit entertainment in aid of the lied Cross “Our Day” appeal fund. The programme was a very enjoyable one. On behalf of the Red Cross Committee Mr. II .M. Coulsou returned thanks to Mr. McLean lor his generosity, and to the audience for their substantial attendance. A very old and respected resident of ■ Greymouth in the person of Richard. Henry Wessels, passed away at the Grey River Hospital on Thursday. The deceased had been ailing for about a month, and was removed to the hospital about ten days ago. He was a native of Hanover, and in his boyhood he went to sea and visited various parts of the world. The gold diggings brought him to the West Coast and he was the founder, of Barry town. He was 81 years of age at the time of his death. At the meeting of the Spreydon Borough Council on Thursday, a letter was read from the Mayor of Hokitika enclosing resolutions advocating the setting apart of a Day of Prayer in connection with the war. The Mayor of Spreydon (Mr. W. H. Winsor) said that he did not like the idea of belligerent nations asking,for the aid of the Deity in the task of killing each other. A telegram was also received from the Minister of Internal Affairs asking the council to confer with the clergy and arrange for a united sorvico in the borough. Both communications were “re-

At the conclusion of the mining appeal case at the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, his Honour, Mr Justice Sim paid a well deserved compliment to the member of the local Bair who had clearly argued the most intricate mining question involved. Mention was made that- perhaps it would be more satisfactory if the case was argued in the Court of Appeal at Wellington, where leading counsel could assist the Court. His Honour quietly remarked that be did. not think the leading counsel had aa mudh knowledge of the intricacies of the mining law as the counsel who were practising regularly in the Warden’s Courts of the mining districts. Wo are showing some pnmrt millinery including 16 new models—Misses Ad dison.—Advt. Mrs. M. Gooch strongly recommends “Ko Rubbing” T/aundrv Help in le packets for washing silks, linens, muslins. woollens etc. Tlnnlter Note hook free with every packet of ‘‘No Rubbing” --\dvt. WOLFE6S SCHNAPPS restores montal sod physical rigor . For Influenza take Woods’ Great t***»jperwiint Our®. Never fails. 1/9, %/S.

Mrs A. E. Wells, of Woodstock, has been further advised that her son, Private Harry Wells, had been wounded and was suffering from gholl-shoek. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co add to their Waitnha Stock Sale in this issue and also insert the entries for their Hari Hari Spring Fixture on 27th. inst. St. Mary's Euchre Tournament will be held on Monday evening next at 8 o’clock. Four valuable prizes (donated) are open for competition. Supper provided. Aumission Is.— Advt.

Misses Addison have a rango of charming white voile sample blouses prettily embroidered, tucked and finished with inlet beading. Also a few choioo crepe-de-ohines in becoming styles.—Advt. To those about to furnish, and those busy spring cleaning, we would advise to inspect Schroder and Co’s immense stock of linoleums in all widths, carpet squares, sea grass squares, and mattings. Chinese twisted mats and hall squares, hearth rugs, door mats and runners. These goods are exceptional value, it will pay you to see for yourself.—Advt.