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Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1917, Page 2

W. McKay and Son draw special attention to their new advertisement containing special value in towels. Prices range from 7d to Is. The Defence Minister lias been advised that the first and second portions of the Twenty-ninth (Reinforcements have reached a port of call all well. The officials are making every effort to discover men who have failed to register in the Expeditionary Force Reserve, and to locate hallotted men whose easese are not yet disposed of. l’ritqhard’s pictures in the Opera House on Tuesday next are to he shown as a Red Cross Benefit-. Wat-oK. this paper for particulars, and don’t forget to reserve the night- for Pritchard’s pictures and the Red Cross Fund.

It will come, somewhat as a surprise to the general public and especially to the many old clients of the firm, says the Grey Argus, to learn that William Holder and Sons, owing t-o war conditions prevailing, have decided to sell the whole of their stock with the object of closing their business on filst. October.

-By fire at their slaughtervard about !) o’clock on Saturday evening, Messrs Hughes Bros, butchers »f Duller Road had a cottage detsroyed there. In addition to the building all their stores, and materials wero completely destroyed. while the occupant, ,T. Casey, just escaped in his night attire. The loss is estimated at about £4O. There was no insurance. Tlk> following West Coast soldiers who are being invalided home, will arrive by the Otira express at Greymouth this evening:—Lieut. T. Mullins (Kamafca), Private O. Driscoll (Greymouth), Sergt. Bird (Westport), Gunner Melton (Westport), private Syinonsen (Westport-,) Private Clunen, .Sapper Remmont (Reef ton), Private Carson (Blackball,) Rifleman Murphy (Hokitika), Lieut. Butcher, Westport), Rifleman Smith (Okurn).

Answering a question at the lucerne meeting at tho Workers’ Educational Association rooms on Saturday at Christchurch Mr Macpherson Fields Su pervisor in the South Island, declared that instances had been quoted of lucerne providing food for eight cows or twelve sheep to an acre on inferior country. Twenty brooding sows could be kept o n an acre of lucerne, which an American has styled “the hog’s idea’ ol heaven.’’

Mr. Clement AY rag go gave his announced lecture in the Princess Theatre last evening hut the very inclement. weather experienced made the the nudionco smaller that the address was entitled to, those present passing a. very enlightening 24 hours. Mr. Wragge. who has delivered addresses here on former occasions on the same subject, last evening spoke on “The F.ternal Universe and the War." Mr. Wragge illustrated his address with a | largo number of, lantern slides, which I ho manipulator! as he spoke, depicting ' many of the latest photographs of the star world. His address was at all time forcible and interesting the topic being nn engrossing one. References were also made to tho weather and a special foreast for the West Coast was announced to have been drawn up and copies of which were obtainable on application, the lecturer stating that there was every prospect of the present wot weather continuing into 1918. Mr. Wragge was greeted with a hearty round of applause on the completion of his address. Subsequently he gave a special display of specimens of radium •which was of very great interest. Mr. Wragge lectures at Ross to-night.

A welcome homo social will be tendered to Private W. Fleming on Friday evening at the Public Hall, Kokatahi. Everyone invited ,especially returned soldiers, and soldiers on leave.—Advt.. Your chance of a bargain as Misses Addison are clearing out a line of three dozen pair damaged kid gloves at reduced prices, —Advt. There’s nothing bettor than the best THE NORTH BRITISH RUBBER COY’S armoured hoso lasts a lifetime because it represents the last word rubber goods making. Of alt hardware dealers—-but ask for the British brand. In changeable weather tako NAZOL on sugar by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. On 0 dose a day keeps colds away. 1/0 bufs 60 doses. ti

"The Miliary Appeal Board sits at Hokitika to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock. A long list- of appeals are set down for hearing. The rainfall for the 24 hours to Tuesday at 9 n.m. was .20 inches, to •Wednesday 2.08 inches and to this morning 2.70. inches, a total of 6.58 inches for the three days.

The Inangahua Times says that Mr. Bishop Inspector of Mines for the Reefton district has been appointed as chief clerk of tho Mines Department Wellington, in succession to Mr. Radcliffe.

Pollard’s Red Cross Benefit in the Princess Theatre is on to-night. Think of our boys in the trenches and help us to give them a few extra medical comforts for Christmas.

As a wind-up fo yesterday’s storm, the night was very boisterous, heavy rain falling. To-day the river continued in high flood, while an extremely heavy sea was running. St. Mary’s euchre tournament was well attended last evening. The prizewinners were Mrs Bonisch, Miss K. Murphy, Rev. Father Clancy and G. Howe. After supper had been partaken of a. very enjoyable hour was spent in dancing. The reply of the Minister of Public Works in regard to the Mikonui bridge question will come, as a great disappointment after the expectations which were aroused o n the matter. Tho estimate given reached £B,OOO which is far beyond any previous estimate of the work involved. The estimate of course would be based largely on tho design contemplated. Considering that for the sawmilling project a structure estimated to cost £1,500 is designed it will be seen that there is a very marked difference in the financial aspect. The Sawmilling Company's bridge is to carry locomotive traffic, so it will have to be of ft substantial character. It is still open for the local body to avail itself of the offer to convert the structure proposed into a traffic road bridge, and if this can he financed, the urgency for tho structure for public and traffic would justify action being taken in the matter. The Government for some reason hak not displayed a very friendly disposition towards the work from the outset. Tho present Minister of Public Works is the one responsible for the cancelling t)lo railway Vote for bridging the river. No doubt tho whole question 'will he thrashed out again at the next mooting of the County Council, hut it would he good nows.- to hear that ways and means had been found for bridging tho river with Government assistance or not.

To tlmso 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 P'oners. These goods are exceptional value, it will pay you to see for yourself. —Advt. E. J. Lloyd is not too shy to tell thrifty housewives that “No Rubbing” Laundry Help does wash all clothes spotlessly clean without rubbing or injury, also gives" Thinker Note Book fret* with every Is packet of “No Rubbing.”—Advt.