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Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1917, Page 2

A housemaid is wanted for Westland Hospital: salary £SO per annum. A late hospital report records P. Muir (Hokitika) as seriously ill, and G. D. Wilson (Hokitika), not a severe

As Private Barker was included in the. send-off nt Stafford on Friday evening the social arranged to be held at Arab lira on Tuesday evening will not take place.—Advt.

The. New Zealand Clothing Factory draw special attention to their new advertisement appearing in another column. Boys, suits of .ill kinds are the leading feature.

The interesting war film, the ‘‘Rattle of the Ancre,” showing the tanks used for the first time, will be shown at Hokitika on the 29th inst under the auspices. of the Y.M.'C.A. A special meeting of the Westland County Council will be held-at 11.30 o’clock to-morrow morning to deal further with the question of co-opera-ting in the bridging of the Mikonui river.

In the course of the discussion in the House on the Public Works Statement Mr. Forbes expressed the opinion that public bodies were sometimes put to unnecessary expense in -bridge building, owing to the excessively high standard insisted upon bv the Public Works Department.

Wo understand that Rev. H. W. Monaghan has resigned the cure, of Ross, to take up work in the North Island. During his stay in the southern borough Mr. Monaghan, has won a large circle of friends, who will hear of his approaching departure with extreme regret

Tho Kokatahi river bridge will be closed to all traffic this week from 'Wednesday morning, to Friday evening to permit of repairs to the under structure. People are specially cautioned against attempting to cross at night, as the decking will be removed. During tho time the repairs are in hand when the. bridge is open for traffic, loading is not to exceed 30 cwt.

At tho send-off at tho Town Hall on Wednesday night, advantage will he taken of the public assemblage to make some presentations. On behalf of the Red Cross, the Deputy-Mayor will present medallions to voluntary workers, and Mr. H. L. Michel will make a presentation on behalf of the Royal Humane Society.

Mr. Or. H. Harle, Postmaster at Ashburton, and formerly-on tho Hokitika staff, was advised last week that, his son Second-Lieutenant D. Harle, was killed in action in Franco on October 4th. He loft with' tho 23rd Reinforcements. Ho had a brilliant scholastic career, and just prior to hifi departure from Now Zealand was admitted a barrister and solicitor of tho Supreme Court.

Visitors from Westport and the East Coast, who toured South Westland lost week, speak in the highest terms of the trip. They consider the scenery wonderful and most enjoyable at every stage because of its great variety. like all travellers south they marvel that a “country so attractive to settlor as well as tourist should have so many unbridged crossings. They report the roads to be in excellent order, hut the fords were rough as a result of the late floods.

Thero will be a special practice of tho Overseas Orchestra to-night at 7 o’clock at the Town Hall

Rimu No. 1 Dredge washed up 011 Saturday for a - return of 46 ozs. 3 dwts for ten days work. Tho Kapitca Dredgo washed up on Saturday for 28 ozs. for the week’s dredging. Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co., of Christchurch notify a special line In carpet sweepers.

Tho Military Service Board arrived on Saturday evening and wero engaged to-day in examining ballot ted men. It is understood that Mr J. Hewer, of Herepo, will be a: candidate for the Okarito Hiding at the coming Westland County elections.

Tho farewell social to Mr. P. Heslan to be hold at Kokatahi on Wednesday evening promises to be a very enjoyable gathering and is sure to attract a large 'crowd. Messrs Pollock and Bevan will hold an important sale of stock at Kokatahi salevards on Wednesday next commencing at 11 o’clock. The entries appear in another column.

A slight error occurred in Friday night’s local re Red Cross gifts. The workstand referred to was, donated by Mrs. W. .1. Butler. One previously disposed of at 30/-, was donated by Mrs P. 11. Stewart.

Mr. W. A. Comport, of Rimu was advised on Saturday, piat his son, son, Private John Comport, bad been admitted to Tidwortb Military Hospital on Sept-. 28th suffering from dilated action of the heart.

Messrs Mitchell Bros well-known mining property at Stafford is offered for sale in this issue.. It comprises a.n outondod claim of 0 acres together with a complete plant. Full application td Mr. E., Mitchell, Stafford, with whom tenders close on Tuesday Oct. 23rd.

Mr. J. A. Prostick, Efficiency Commissioner for the Canterbury and West Coast military district has approved of the proposal to form a sub-com-rnitteo from the sawmillers of tho district to act in conjunction with the West-land Advisorw Committee in all matters relating to tho particular industry referred to. Steps will he taken to this end, as also the preparation of a special report on the sawmilling industry in the district for the information for his future guidance when dealing with matters pertaining to the industry.

Referring to the projected departure of the Rev. K. D. Patcliett from Greymouth the Star says:—“During his stay in Greymouth Mr. Patcliett has not only done yeoman services for hi s church hut has taken a real live interest in the affairs of the district. As a patriotic speaker he is undoubtedly one of the best on the West Coast, and at the various send-offs ho has given some splendiu addresses To use a trite saying, Groymouth’s loss will be indeed Nelson’s gain.” Mr. Patcliett will he the principal speaker at the send-off at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening.”

Mr. I’. E. Burbury of the Efficiency Board' visited Dike Kanieri and Humphreys on Saturday, and to-day he is at. Kokatahi and Koiterangi, visits which close his Westland stay for the present. Mr. and Mrs. Burbury leave for Greymouth to-night, and on Wednesday wiill he at Totarn Flat, and Reefton on Thursday. While in this district Mr. Burbury has made himself very familiar with the place and its (industries, and the .information will be very useful to him in, the future when Westland matters are referred to him for report. He has enquired closely into the dairying industry and nlso. investigated several individual eases affected by the recruiting scheme. Upon each lie will in due turn make his recommendations to the Military Service Board.

No acquired taste required to enjoy Hayward’s MILITARY PICKLE. Evervona likes it. Ask jour Grocer.

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

TROUBLED with Nasal Catarrh? Why don’t you get “NAZOL”—that starling specific which is praised hv all who have tasted it? Nothing so effective for clearing away a cold. Costs only Is 6d for sixty doses. Having just completed a large purchase of Ladies’ Hats at a very favourable price, wo are now offering them to you at very much reduced prices. Early inspection invited.—F. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

A shipment of English Knitting Wool just to hand, bought before the rise: 4/0 per hank. This wool is extensively used for Military Sox; a bargain at F. Schroder and Co’s—Advt