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Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1917, Page 2

Advice has been received in Reef ton that the Waitahu Coal Mine has been floated into a Company in London. The Peerless Pictures at tho Opera House last evening presented a fine »or bra of latest graphics, a blever comedy of hypnotism and a Travelogue perie©. The star feature was a six act Inca drama “The Italian,” which proved a very enjoyable production, having many stirring incidents in its course. The Red Cross Committee desire to thank tho following for donations: Miss Ohio Breeze £1 10s (proceeds from her pupils, long night dance), £7 proceeds of Rimu and Woodstock ouehro tournament per Mr A. Clifton, Mr Roger Davis a prize for Juvenile Fancy Dross Ball on Monday, Dr. Teichelmann prizes for the same. Donations of other prizes are: invited for the children. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, invaluable to the traveller.

Mean's. W. McKay and Son. have a j special lino in whitebait netting in | two widths. I At the- send-off to tho reinforcements to-night the Rev. Hr. Holloway will bo ( j the speaker on behalf of the Churches. Patriotic Union lately formed here.

St. Mary’s tournament held last evening proved a very successful gathering. /The prizewinners were Mesdames McCloud and Barker nnd Messrs T. Hoonan and W. Neads. A very enjoyable dance was held the music for which wa s supplied by airs. Bennett. There was a heavy downpour of rain hist night, accompanied by a northwest gale. This morning the rain continued unceasingly. The rainfall to 9 a. in to-day for the 24 hours was 1.35 inches. The river was in high Hood ibis morning, the water backing up into some of tho low-lying streets.

Mr. W. Hiodrich of Kokatahi recently purchased a five seator Studcbaker car which was brought over on Saturday from Christcbuhch by Mr. I). Howell. It is one of the-very latest cars having many improvements '-ensuring special comforts. The machine has a very attractive appearance and its easy running qualities are apparent.

During tho past, few days the Military Medicwl Board has been examining a large contingent of men for military service, drawn in recent ballots. A good proportion of the. men were successful j in passing the necessary tests, and the majority of the men will go into camp in a months’ time. The Board concluded its work this forenoon and left, for Orcymouth this afternoon. j Mr. W. Hooch inaugurated the Jackson to Hokitika motor servico yester- _• day afternoon successfully. He met the Otira Express Train at Jacksons, where he took on some passengers for ( Hokitika, and arrived hero shortly after ( 7 o’clock last night. The Red Lion Hotel i s the local booking office, as well

as the starting and arriving point ior ( the motor nervier. It should bo a great J public convenience, and more so if the Department arranges for the transport of mail matter by this means. IA. Gisborne household had a startling experience during a. thunderstorm last week. Following a vivid flash of lightning. came a heavy thunderclap that seemed to be right overhead. The concussion caused a portion of the chimney to collapse, the scattered brickwork failing on the roof in all directions. The occupants of the house were in bed at the timo. The bedroom was enveloped in a cloud of mortar dust, which belched out of th e fireplace and the whole of the ornaments on the mantelpiece were thrown uown and broken. Tho Ladies of the Lady Liverpool Fund have decided that as the Red Cross Society are making a special effort during the last week of September they wfll riot specially solicit gifts for tho depot that week. The depot that week. The depot will be open will be open ns usual for the receipt of gifts of socks etc. On tho following Saturday (October 6th.) it is hoped that things will again bo in full swing so that the amount required tor the Xmas and Easter gifts for the Soldiers can be obtained. The following donations to the Lady Liverpool Gift Fund are acknowledged with thanks: —Mr. W. Wilson, Mr. «T. McGregor, Miss Mandl, Mrs Duncan, each Cl; Mrs R. Ohesterman 10s; Mrs K. Huddleston, Mr. V. Huddleston, Mr. R. Blaklcv, Mr s Butler, Mrs W. Williams, Mrs. Patrick, Mrs Mackay each os; Mr. P. Atkinson, Mr. Coulson, each 2s Gd ; Mrs. J. Breeze, Mrs Kearns . each 2s; Mr. Meharry, Mrs George, Mrs A. Meharry each Is; Mrs D. Spence 2s Gd ; Mrs Kerr 2s. Hari Hari list per Mrs Berry.—Mr. Wall, Mr. George, Mr Hall each ss; Mr. White 10s. There is only a small contingent of men leaving for Trentham to-morro" morning, this months’ number being very few. Tho men will be accorded a send-off at tho Town Hall to-night at 8 o’clock. The Overseas Club has arranged a good musical programme, and several gentlemen will speak. After the public, farewell the men will bo entertained at supper at the Overseas Club and 'in 'the Soldiers Room an enlarged photograph of Sergeant Frickloton V.O. will be unveiled. The Lady Liverpool Commttiee will supply the men with parcels of camp comforts.

The people of Hokitika and surrounding districts will bo pleased to know that Dowell Bros, of Rovell Street are starting a motor service to run from Otira to Hokitika and vice versa. They have arranged with their agent (Mr, T. Rugg) to book for them at Christchurch and passengers wishing to avert stopping at Greymoutli over-night can arrive in Hokitika the same time as the express does at Greymouth. A enr will leave Hokitika on Saturday morning to -connect with the overland coaches at Otira. Fares will be £l, single. Rooking with Dowell Bros. Hokitika or T. Rugg Christchurch, or Arthur's Rasa, train. Advt.