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Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1917, Page 2

Messrs Olliver and Duff have just opened out some extra large shipments of hoots and shoes, that have been well bought, in spite of the recent advance in prices, and they invite inspection, of the fine stock. Tho values cannot be beaten while tho quality is of the very best, and the assortment sufficient to satisfy any taste. There are about twenty men leaving Westland next week with the 35th. Reinforcements. All parts of the district will contribute a quota. At the send-off ceremony on Wednesday next the Rev. E. D. Patchett, of Greymouth will be tho principal speaker, supported bv one or two other gentlemen. Mr. Patchett b a forceful speaker who iB very popular in the northern town. The Oversea* Orchestra and its members will render an instrumental programme out of compliment to its members who arc leaving shortly for camp. Your chance of a bargain ns Misses Addison are clearing out a line of three dozen pair damaged kid gloves at reduced prices. —r4dvt.

'Vlr J. D. Gillies, at present engineer of the Greymouth. Harbour Board, will also act tmporarily as engineer for the Public Workß Department in place of Mr H. Dickson, who is going into camp.

At a meeting of the licensees of Wellington City and tho Hutt Valley, comprising fiity-oight hotel-keepers, it was decided to increase their prices for all imported spirits, ale and stout to 9d per glass, and colonial ale in public bars to 5d per pint.

“I have made up my mind that there will be no wot canteen in any of the Now Zonland camps as long as I am Minister of Defence.” Thus Sir James Allen in reply to a suggestion by Mr R. Fletcher, M.P., that in view of six o’clock (‘losing which would come into operation shortly, wot canteens shield be opened at tho camps for the convenience of soldiers.

Private David Gear, a married man, who sailed with the 1 1 tl 1 Roinforcements, is reported as being killed in the recent fighting on the Western front. Deceased was for 18 years at Nahr’s brewery, and for many years was a member of tho Wostport Garrison Artillery. He enlisted at Wellington A wife and family mourn his loss.

A cable roeieved by Mr. A. Sargison states that liis son. Rifleman Verdi Sar gison was admitted to • Walton-on-Thaines Hospital oil September 26th, suffering from trench fever. The young soldier, who enlisted at Greymouth with the 17th Reinforcements, spoilt liis 21st birthday iff the trenches. Four months ago ho was gassed in tho Rattle of Messines, and had just recovered and joined up when attacked with fever.

Mr Clement Wragge has predicted that there would he dry spells in Canttrbury from nor’-westers and very nasty heavy gales on the A\ est Coast, but there would ho heavy rains on the plains. These v<et conlitions would ease off as the end of 1918 approached, but 1919 would have a fair rainfall. In 1920 and afterwards, however, there would he drought, and farmers should conserve water, fodder and everything else. The euchre tournament held in St. .Mary’s Club rooms last evening proved a very successful gatherng. The successful ladies were Mesdames Brown and Heenan, Mr J. J. Williams was the, winner of the gents’ first prize,, and Mr T. Heenan the second. After supper Mr T. Hogan contributed a solo, which was highly appreciated by all present. The music for tho dance was supplied by Airs Bennett and Miss O’Connor. When presenting the prizes the Rev. Father Clancy announced that next week the tournament would he held on Thursday evening, the proceeds of which would bo forwarded to the chaplains at the Front. No less a quantity than 997 tons oi fish was destroyed at the Christchurch destructor during tho last- financial year, out ot a total of 16,5/0 tons of rubbish of all kinds. Included in the food condemned by the health inspector were 1186 rabbits, tell sacks of crayfish, fifty-two casksk of groper and 84011 bof whitebait. When compared with the previous year, the amount of refuse showed a' decrease of 281 tons, notwithstanding that Opawa and -St;. Martins were now included in the area. To destroy this refuse, 5579 fires were required and this residue consisted of 4121 loads of clinker and 828 loads of tins. To destroy the fish and ofial it was necessary to burn eoal valued at

£155 11s 9d to effect boo<l 'results. Messrs M. Hannan and J. A. Murdoch proceed to Wellington to-day tor the purpose, of appearing with Mr. P. J. O’ltegan in connection with a claim by the lmmgahua County Council for payment., of certain gold-fields revenue said to bo held ..in oboyance in respect to territory affected hv the Now Zealand Midland reservations of some year.s ago. It is understood that the West Coast Counties, are affected by the decision in this case. Several legal points aro involved in the matter, in-

cluding the interpretation of various territorial and mining, revenue, as well as the disposal of rents and other revenue, .from similar cutting privileges which it will be contended are goldfields revenue, and as such should he payable direct to, the local bodies month by mouth, and not subject to any deduction or dc'sv in regular paymrnt The aggregate amount involved will be a considerable sum.

We are showing some smart millinery including 15 new models—Misse R Ad dison.—Advt.

Fresh eggs bought in any quantity. Soldiers’ cakes ready packed at Preston’s Gibson Quay and Revoll Street shops. Telephones 79 and 98.—Advt.

Misses Addison have a range charmipg white voile sample blouses prettily embroidered, tucked and finished with inlet heading. Also a few choice crepe-de-chines La liecoming styles.—Advt. V, .T. Lloyd favours “No Rubbing” Laundry Help because it has made good. It delights thrifty housewives and that’s enough for him. He is content to sell at the standard price of Is per packet.—Advt. People from every part of New Zealand speaks in the highest terms of “NAZOL,” as a remedy for colds, coughs, and nasal catarrh. It relieves and cures mote quickly than anything else. Price 1/6.