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Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1917, Page 2

Mrs. Sou tor has boon advised that her son Private D. Sou ter was convalescent on Sept. 21st.

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for tho month of September must bo paid before 4 p.m. to-morrow to secure discount. Mr. E. A. Rudkin on the staff of the Bank of New Zealand has received a telegram intimating tn. his brother, Lanco-Corpl. A. R. Rudkin, was wounded in the face on September 13th while on active service. Mr. I>. J. Hutchison \of Kanieri offers the well known elevating sluicing claim at Tucker Flat, together with valuable water rights, for salo. Owing to tho call of the war ho is unable to carry on, this being his only reason for selling. Full particular on application .

“Constant Reader” t-nciuiie-s apropo„ of our remarks in regard to Die dilapidated buildings about the Polioo Camp: Why the Borough Inspector has not condemned tho quarters long ago. Thoy are unsightly to a uegreo, and offend the eye of every arrival by the (rain. If they were privatelyowned the proprietor would soon be requested to take action to demolish them. At present they afford ready access for anyone on mischief bent, and the liability to damage and danger sbotild prompt the authorities to store the ambulance in safer and more private quarters. The opinion is expressed that tho authorities should certainly take action in the matter,

Tho Westland County Council no till re the appointment of a public pound at Matanui, South Westland, and Thomas Nolan, Cbunty Roadman, ns the pound-keeper in charge.

The Canterbury Education Board invite applications, receivable up to Thursday Ist. Nov. for ,a number of ing a mistress for Koiterangi.

vacancies on tho teaching staff, includMr. R. Wild, Secretary of tho Hokitika Shipping Company, left for Auckland to-day on business connected with tho purchase of tho s.s. Pneroa, and repairs and outfitting necessary for the steamer to enter the South Westland trade. Mr. D. J. Hutchison of Kanieri has been advised that his brother Privnto 1). Hutchison, who was recently reported to be dangerously ill, is improving. Tho soldier left with tho 14tli reinforerments from Auckland with the second Tunnelling contingent, and has seen considerable service in Prance in tho tronebes nnd with the tunnellors.

The orchestra at the Peerless Pictures to-night will render the following gems from tho following English ana Italian Operas: “William Tell,” “11 Trov’atore,” “Maritana,” ‘‘La Triviata,” “Norma,” “Bohemian Girl,” and “One Fleeting Hour,” as played hy the Venetian Trio. We advise patrons not to miss this great programme of music, combined with a specially strong set of pictures.

The many friends of Mr. Leo Northcroft formerly proprietor and editor of the West Coast Times will be interested to learn that ho enlisted some time ago with the South African forces and is nowserving in South East Africa, where the enemy are being run to earth. Sergdunt Northeroft is at present acting as Paymaster at one of the bases, but hoped ere long to be up in tho firing line where the enemy con tinue to be severely punished and driv on into a small area in the interior.

Mr. E. P. Burbury, Hon. Chief Advisor of the Agricultural and Paßtoral Industry for the Canterbury Military District, got as far south as Wataroa on Saturday afternoon. The weather wa s too boisterous to moot the settlers that evening, but they were met at the Matainui Dairy Factory on Mon-' day morning. Later after crossing the Waitangi with some difficulty the party proceeded as far as Wailio Gorge. They are due back to Wnitaha to-night and expected to return to Hokitika tomorrow, after which Mr. Burbury will proceed north. THE DANGER OF A COLD. A simple cough or cold may be the forerunner of something more serious. It may easily develop into bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, or even consumption. Protect yourself and your children by regularly using Baxter’s Lung Preserver. This Splendid remedy iH recommended by thousands of the public. Baxter’s Lung Preserver has an enviablo record. It Is not an untried preparation, but lias been giving sure nnd welcome relief for over 50 years. In the home where Baxter’s is found, health is there also. Big bottle costs ; 1/10.