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Hokitika Guardian, 16 October 1917, Page 2

Tho Groy Bowling Club members haj a game on their green on Saturday. afternoon. • '

On Sunday afternno- 'V. Town Band under Conductor C. Ross played p very enjoyable programme of music on Cass Square. There was •' largeattendance and the appearance ot the Band with its music was much appreciated.

The following West /Coast soldiers who are being invalided home are

expected to arrive by the overland <-er vice thi s evening at Greymouth—G’ardyne and Hargreaves, (Hokitika), Kin near, "Walton/’Trent, /Lieut. W. Melville and Guthhorlet (Greymouth) They are not cot cases.

Mr. P. E. Burbury of the Efficiency Board went north yesterday evening after an extensive visit of the district. He is very pleased with what he saw and expressed satisfaction with thework of the Advisory Committee, Ho became fully cognisant of local conditions, following which he will he able to appreciate more fully the reports supplied from the district.

At the Princess Theatre last evening there was a large attendance, the whole evening being devoted to the screening of the celebrated production

“Cabiria,” a wonderfully fine representation of the days of the early Roman Empire. The dressing of tin oieture was very gorgeous, with a wealth r»t detail, 'aud was very greatly enjoyed bv the audience.

Harley and Co. Limited the wellknown Universal Providers, Greymouth have several advertisementk in this issue. They call tho attention of dairymen t<> the Alfa Havel Separator (the best on the market). The Alfa light is hotter and cheaper tflian carbide light For funituro Harley and Co. hold the premier position on the West, Coast, and carry tho largest and best assort-; ed stock. The firm arrange easy terms of payment- when desired. Some curious " brought up from time to time by the gold dredges working on the West Coast. Recently the Success drcUgo dTedgod up part of a gold signet ring, tho engraving on it. which was clearly discernible being a Scotch thistle. The dredge also brought up, lately a half sovereign bearing the date 1858, the coin being in perfect condition", and a copper coin, bent and unrecognisable.

Tn acknowledging a welcome home extended to him at Wfinganui, Chaplain Bln mires, who has just returned after three years’ service assured relative- that they need have no anxiety concerning the welfare of their hoys except when there was a “stunt” on. The lyoys were getting a lot of fun out. of life, though of course, they would prefer to be ho“'e. The bombardments were very fierce an' 1 'ogerous and tl'.re were great risks. Tho Now Zealand hovs were well-fed. better thin any other troops at the front, and, in this respect their conditions re infinitely better in France compared with Gallipoli. The sanitation was erer 11 en+ and the general organisation was wonderful.

Ths uwoal practice of th® Firs £~ ado takes place this evening .

\ reminder is given of the sooial and dance to be hefld in Longford Hall Kokatalii .to-morrow evening, tendered as a farewell to :Vir. P. Beslan.

The Court BiidlifT gives notice in this issue.. that certain goods, seized under distress warrant will bo sold by auction on Thursday at 2.30 p m.

In connection with Miss Moynihan's dancing class, a dance will be held in the Supremo Hall on Thursday at 8.30 p.m. when there will be an exhibition of the one-step.

The Hokitika Bowling Club’s green has now bee n top-dressed and should be found in capital order. 'lucre is a fine sward and it gives every promiso of playing better than ever. At the special meeting of the County Council to-day, it was resolved to go o Q with tho proposal to convert the proposed tramway bridge over the Mlikonui river into a road traffice bridg*.

The Minister of Defence made a statement in the House of Representatives yesterday regarding casualties hi the New Zealand Forces till October 8.

The number of men killed in action, died of wounds, died of disease, died of unknown causes, and drowned was 8599; missing and prisoners of war, 140; wounded, 22,007; total 30,74 G.

The Grey Star says tlio Brunner coal mine idled last week, was idle again yesterday. It is understood there is trouble betweon the management and the men anent overdue wages. The “downing of topis,” however has helped in one direction to solve the scarcity of labour so far as Brunner Borough Council are concerned. The married men in the northern borough are being employed on the roads. It

has been stated on behalf of tho management of the mine that the difficulty has arisen through scarcity oi shipping.

At a meeting of the committee of ;ho In’angahua Trotting Club, it was

decided to commence the meeting on Labor Day at 11 a.m. This would enable the last event to be started at 3.40. so that the. visitors from Grey'mouth and the south could return home the same evening. The resignation of Mr. B. P. McMahon as starter was •accepted with regret and Mr. E. F. Lockingtou wa s appointed in his stead. Tlie tender of Air. H. D. James for the working of the totalisator was accepted, the machine to he run at 10s. tickets. Various other minor matters were arranged for tho meeting which promises to be a most success! ul one.

A Press Association Telegram from New Plymouth, statestyiat the first lot o, pig iron, manufactured front Taranaki iron sand was dispatched to a Dunedin firm on Wednesday. Yesterday the first annual meeting of the Taranaki Iron Ore Smelting Company was hold when reports as to the development of the process showed that the initial difficulties were practically overcome. A furnace was now turning out seven tons a day.' before the big furnace can bo used the plant will ha\e to be increased. General sat-isiaction was expressed with the progress mime 'and with the probability of the establishing of an industry of unlimited possibilities.

At the send-off to the 35tli. Reinforcements at the Town Hall to-mor-row night in addition to the School s elocutionary competition, -.iiss Hatch will play a solo, Mr. Aldridge (a visitor) will sing, Miss Hatch and Mr. C. Gibbons will pTay “One Fleeting Hour” (violin and flute), and the Overseas orchestra will play selections. As previously (announced Mr. Patchett of Greymouth will speak, and a representative of the Church’s Patriotic Union will speak also. The Deputy-Mayor will present emblems to the Red Cross workers, and Mr. H. L. Michel Mill make a Royal Humane Society presentation. The men departing M-itli the Reinforcements, as also Cl men going into camp 'a feu* days later are cordially invited to attend in force. Seats Will be reserved at the front for the men who will be entertained subsequently at the Overseas Club, where the Liverpool Committee will present parcels of camp comforts. A full attendance is looked for.

In the House of Representatives Mr. Talbot drew the attention of the -.unister of Customs to the fact that several patriotic societies, being unaware of the British prohibition against the importation of sugar, had included a quantity in parcels dispatched as (/iiristmas and Now \ear Gifts to • the troops at the front. He asked the Minister if tlfcse parcels would be stopped. The Hon. A. M. Myers explained that the Post Office authorities were now refusing applications to forward anv parcels containing sugar, acting on instructions from the Imperial authorities. Ho understood, however, that hia colleague the Defence Minister had first dispatched a cable to the High Commissioner asking him to cable out the exact position of these parcels which are now in hand, but unless Instructions were received to the contrary the Post Office could not see is way 'clear to accept any further parcels. Mr. Young: “Is it true there is a shortage of augar in "the 1 Country ?” Mr. Massey: “They have hardly any.” Mr. Young: “Then why do they refuse to receive it from this 'country?” Mr. Myers: '“There are other reasons.”

No acquired taste required to onjoy Hayward’s MILITARY PICKLE. Everyone likes it- Ask your Grocer.

Wo are showing some smart millinery including 15 new models —Misseg Ad dison. —Advt.

•Tohn Parkhill hoe always a good word for “No Rubbing” Laundry Help because it has justly earned its popular reputation as. the nbolisher or washboard slavery. Is per packet.—Advt.