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Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1917, Page 2

The estate** oi A7O deceased persons were placed in the charge of the Public Trustee during September. One of the best drafts of fat cattle that ever came out of iSouth Westland passed through the town this morning on their wav to tho Arahnrn Kaleyards.

The hattprv manager of the Murray Creek Hold Mining Company, Ltd., reports tho following return for September:—“l322 tons crushed for an estimated gross value of £2930.” Tho comio opera, “The Gondoliers” which the local amateurs are taking up is quite the most ambitious effort yet attempted locally, from a musical point of view. Last week tho practices were initiated with excellent promise and will be continued regularly twice weekly from now on. Mrs Staveloy will be responsible for the solo production of the opera. Mr. TV. E. Perry is conductor, and Mrs Houston i s the pianiste. Thero is the promise of an excellent ehoms in both quantity and quality. Fresh eggs bought in any quantity. Soldiers’ cakes ready packed at Preston’B Oihson Quay and Rovell Street shops. , Telephones 79 and 98.—Advt. “Pay earnest attention to another’s words.’’—Marr-ns Aurelms.—'After once using Barfor’u Lung Preserver people are usnalb- v«*ninted in their praises. Po:»d "luji one Mother writes: “Our little her Md a dreadful cold. We were up night- after okdit with him. "Nothing seemed to relieve fhp noov wee chap. Firinlb’ we tried Baxters Lung Pre.se'•ver. He mat o.ann from t l ** first few dopes and the cold ouk-V'v loft him. I would not he without, RaytqrV again. Nevbr no.gliet | the most. siumlo cold. Put- ! n big 1 1X0 bottle of Baxter’?. Luna | Prosomr now. i

The New Big River has deolared » dividend, No 71. of.one shilling per share, payable to-day. The latest hospital roport give s D. Hutchison of Kanieri ns dangerously ill, and H. B. Ferguson of Hari Hari as “still dangerously ill.” The latter is having a very protracted illness. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co.- announce that entries for the Wataroa Stock Sale on Oct 2oth, also that they will sell bv auction Mr H. Adinasou’s Hari Hari farm of 138 acres. South Westland continues to turn out excellent sttoock. The mob of fat cattle which came forward to-day—-some hundred head—were an except-

ionally fine lot showing what the pasture land of the south idstrict can do. The stock were destined for the Arahura market. The Rev. C. Abernathy, of Woodvillo, has received word that his son, Lieut. R. C. Abernethy, has been discharged from the New Zealand forces and transferred to the Indian Army

Reserve of Officers. Lieut. Abernethy will now see service with native troops, cither in ono of the Eastern theatres of war, or in India itself. Saturday was almost a record for

stormy weather, so of course many

donors and patrons were kept away from the Indy Liverpool Depot. Tn spite of that, however, the Rady Liverpool Funds will benefit to the substantial extent of £46 3s 4d. The ladies who were in charge wish to heartily thank their many patriotic supporters who helped to secure such a result. Despit otlic unpropituous weather on Saturday, the Lady Liverpool depotin Revell street was the usual centre of business activity. The President (Mrs. \V. J. ’Butler) assisted by several ladies, were in charge for-the day, and lmd an extremely busy time disposing of the gifts which kind friends had sent forward for the benefit of the fund. The receipts for the day reached the surprisingly good total of £4B. The special effort l»s been extremely well, responded to, indicating that the work of this useful branch of the war'

activities is highly appreciated by the oublic.

It is not long now to wait for the All Saints Church Sale of Work—in fact it will he all over on Wednesday evening.

Wo eau assure our readers that they

will retain very pleasant recollections of the sale for a long time afterwards, especially if they speculate in the many useful ornamental articles to be bought

there. Tho children will he extra well

catered for. Lollies for every fancy, and a fishpond with most wonderful prizes for every patient angler, while the grown-ups will be glad to rest from their shopping to listen to an unusually good programme of solos and part songs. In reply to some queries forwarded by a, correspondent, Colonel R. A. Chaffey of Christchurch states that tlio men of the First Division who have been drawn in previous ballots ami turned down are liable, to he called up again if they were classified «_2. The Medical Board in Wellington is considering the papers of all trie rejected men of the C2 class, and a proportion

of those will he again callm. upon. Nevertheless a C2 man who does not get a further call has not been overlooked. for his case might he-useless to call on again for further medical examination. Notice might be given to the area officer of any-apparently overlooked men.

There was a very largo gathering at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon for the national service appointed in connection with the war. The service wasMtonducted by Rev. P. B- Fraser, and Rev. H. Ryan, assisted by Air. A. Aitken. Ur. W. E. Perry was the organist. The service wa s a simple one of prayer and praise, coupled with the reading of the Scriptures, and a short exposition of the Psalmists’ injunction: “Call upon Ale in the time of your trouble.” AR. Fraser who was thespeaker spoke of the efficacy of prayer, through all time.- In this connection

lie recalled the fact that sixty years ago, on that self-same date, by n coincidence Queen Victoria had ordered a day of National Prayer in connection with the disaster of the Indian Alutiny, which then threatened and sorely tried the British Empire. Special hymns (were sung, the service concluding with one verse of the National Anthem. The heavy gale on Saturday night did sonic minor damage about town. The

police camp buildings hitherto dilapid-

ntod nnr] a disgrace to the Justice Department. wore rendered moro dilapidated looking and more disgraceful still to the Justice Department. A long length of the verandah came down, broken panes of glass became moro prominent, rusted spouting now hangs | limply and altogether the appearance of I the buildings gives the impression that the Government Department which allows this wreck to) assault the public eye, must he hopelessly bankrupt. For the sako of appearances tho attention of some one in authority should he called to the state of nffairs. Incidentally the Government might bo reminded that for some years past £BOO appears on the appropriations to remedy the disgraceful position. Wo would sug- j goat that tho Deputy Mayor have the j “shodifiees” photographed and copies sent to the Premier with a pertinent enquiry a s to what the Government propose to do in the matter. Misspß Addison have a range charming white voile sample blouses prettily embroidered, tucked and finished with inlet beading. Also a few ohoioo crepe-de-chines in becoming styles.—Advt. To those about to furnish, and those busy spring cleaning, we would ndvrse 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 pav you to see for yourself.—Advt. A word to the wives is sufficient. Serve Hayward’s MFJTAiRY PTCKLF and the success of your dinner is assured. All stores.

SUICIDE AT GREYAIOITTH. Alfred Howard Arbon was found hainpji'ng ,’by the fiPck in his iwashhouse yesterday. The body was oold and the man had apparently been dead for some hours. He was 45 years of ago and a widower and a bakpr by occupation. Deceased liyed in High Street, Greymoutb along with his daughter,