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Hokitika Guardian, 22 September 1917, Page 2

The Sfnitli mail left Ross this morning at 7 o’clock. The “Guardian” four paged supplement i> issued to our readers to-day r usual. public Service examinations for short hand writers and typists will b e held on November 21th. Applications to sit close on November 14th. The funeral of tlto late Alt's D. Afacfiiilano took place morning and was largely attended. The ltev. P. B. Fraser Af. A. conducted the services at the residence and graveside. Advice has been received that a Alagisterial Enquiry will he held in connection with the loss of the a.k. Jane. The personnel and the dato of the hearing will ho notified in a few days. Advice has been received in Wellington that Air. E. G. Alassev, son of the Prime Minister, who left New Zealand with the rank of lieutenant, ha s been transferred on promotion to the Eleventh Lancashire Guards, with tho rank of major. There was a crowded attendance at the Princess Theatre last evening when “Where are My Children” was screened. The picture was splendidly presented and with ids special message proved very interesting, the whole picture being closely followed by the large audience. An iinterosting American township comedy was also shown. The Government has not yet completed tho reconstruction of the. National Efficiency Board. Air. J. A. Frostick lias consented to he the Canterbury ,representative and Air. George Elliott lias been requested to represent Auckland, and Mr. A. C. flicgg to represent Otago. Tho Wellington representative has not yet been chosen. Your chanoo of a bargain as Misses Addison are clearing out a lino of three dozen pair damaged kid gloves at reduced prices. —Advt. The people of Hokitika and surrounding districts will be pleased to know that "Dowell Bros, of Reveß Street arc starting a motor service to ' run from Otira to Hokitika and vice versa. They have arranged with their agent (Mr. T. Rugg) to hook for them at (Christchurch and passengers 'wishing to avert stopping at Greymouth over-night ran arrive in Hokitika the same time as the express does at Greymouth. A ear will leave Hokitika on Saturday morning to connect with the overland epaefies at Otira. Fares will be £l, single. Booking with Dowell Bros. Hokitika or T. IRugg Christchurch, or Arthur’s Pass tram. Advt. For Influenza take Woods’ Great riermint Cure. Never fails. IM. ffl We are showing some smart millinery including 15 new models—Misses Ad dison.—Advt. Hokitika grocers cannot he bothered with inferior quality goods, only the best find favour with them, hence their enthusiasm for “No Rubbing” Eanndrv help. Thinker Note Book given free with every la packet of “No Rubbing.”—Advt.

In this issue the Deputy Mayor pro- . claims Monday next a public holiday! being Dominion Day, and respectively asks that it will ho so observed. A good illustration of what. young New Zealanders are capable of is to be seen in the Barr Hill district, Canterbury, where a lad of 13, who passed the sixth standard last year, has this winter drilled in eighty acres of wheat and oats on his father’s farm. Monday, Dominion Day, is being celebrated by a Monster Sports Gather ing on the * High Schools grounds at 1.30 p.rn. Keen enthusiasm is being displayed hv all tho competitors, who are daily practising for the coming sports. Preparations are being taken ' in hand and everything is expected to run off without a hitch on Monday. ’ The Caledonian Society, who have presented medals for competition will he present to watch the events. Given ’ a bne day patrons can look forward to L a good day’s sport. All those, who ! have promised refreshments for the ’ Tea Rooms kindly send them along on 1 Monday njorning. fid. ’ The Argils says:—Good progress is ’ being made in salvaging the Opouri. k 'pho work is under the supervision of 3 Mr. Dan Reese, who purchased f the vessel from the underwriters. A l . largo gang of men lire' engaged in the 5 operations. Tho u'inches, derricks, 3 windlass, steering engine, anchors, and - T chains have already been taken ashore, * and although the men are only able 3 to work a few hours each day owing to ' there being about 10ft of water in tho 1 engine-room at high tide, there is " good prospect of salving the engine 1 and boilers. Hie hull is a total wreck, f the back of tho vessel being broken. r A heavy cable has been made fast from 8 the vessel to the shore, on which runs 3 an aerial car for landing the machin--1 erv. % hole has been out in the ves--3 sels’ side below the cable through ‘ which to remove sections of the en 3 gincs.

Misses Addisoa have ft range of charming white voile sample blouses prettily embroidered, tucked and finished with inlet beading. ALso a few choice crepe-de-ebincs in becoming styles.—Advt. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure V/ft. 2/8.