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Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1917, Page 2

Next Monday, being Labour and a .statutory holiday the “Guardian” will not be puWfshed. Misses Addison have a good variety of children’s washing print frocks, pina-fox-es and tunics in assorted sizes, inspection invited.—Advt. The Grey Star says:—-There is a mild epidemic of chicken-pox in the district at present, tho younger portion of the community being tho greatest sufferers. ' Mrs. E. Lt. Friakleton of Blackball, has bee n advised that her son Corporal S- Friekleton V.C. was admitted to Walton-on-Thames Hospital on October 4 th., suffering from pleurisy. A capita] programme was. given, at the Opera House last evening by the Peerless Pictures. The star drama, “Naked Hearts, ’’ was of special interest, while the comedy was also a good one. The orchestra again supplied an enjoyable programme.

When disdu.ssing the bridging of tin l Mikonui river yesterday, it was pointed out that the sawmilling proposition would tap a very largo area of milling timber, and as the hulk of it was crown lands territory, a very considerable revenue would accrue to the County Council by way of timber royalties. From this sum it is intended to repay to the general account tho expenditure by the Council on tlio cost of the bridge.

Speaking at the. County Council meeting yesterday Mr. G. H. Chapman stated that the material for the bridging of the Mikonui was to be ordered at once from the Greyrnouth Harbour Board, which held a stock of hardwood. The iro n girders for the bridge had been sent to Ross already and the pile-driving plant was now being loaded for the work. Tt was tho intention to push the work ahead rapidly, the workmen being already employed.

Having just completed a large purchase of Ladies’ Hats at a very favourable price, we are now offering them to you. at very muph reduced prices. Early inspection invited.—P. Schroder and Co.'—Advt.

The Grey- Bowling Club opens the season on Monday next. Mr. A. Fairhall haa been appointed caretaker. McKay’s have just landed, ex s.s, lonic, a fine range of printed summer voiles.

■A recent casualty list records t-liat-J. Riley, of the Australian Forces (11. Riloy, Hokitika, sister) died whilst a prisoner of war in Germany on May 20th. Tho Kokfatahi river bridge, it is notified in this issue, will remain closed from to-morrow morning till Saturday evening, for the purpose of extensive repairs to.: tho understructuro. The Westland Charitable Aid Board moating-which had lapsed a week''before for want of a quorum, when only Messrs 'Breeze, Hutchison, Roberts and Blank put in an appearance, was held last ovening. On this occasion there was only a bare quorum (five) present. Of tho absent, members last evening Mr Wild is away in Auckland, and Mr Murdoch in Wellington.

Tho following are tho names of ttie competitors- in the elocutionary contest at the Town Hall this evening; Standard 3, “The Union jacK, ' (Shirley), Ijorna Kennedy, George Batson, Sam Rowe; Standard 5, “The Flag Goes by,” (Bennett), Norah Dawson, Mena Keller, Leigh Butland; Standard 5 and 6, “The Frontier Line,” (Conan Doyle), Eva Fowler, Harold Lawn, Edna Pierson, Lottie Valentine, The Town Band will play a few selections outside the Hall from 7.30. to 8. The Overseas Orchestra will open the entertainment at 8 o’clock sharp with the selection, “William Tell.” All members of the departing reinforcements are invited to be present and joi n heartily in the proceedings, which are organised specially in their hon-

No acquired taste required to enjoy Hayward’s MILITARY PICKLE. Everyone likes it. Ask your Grocer. Misses Addison have just opened an assortment of traced camisoles and night-dress tops in pretty designs.— Adrt.

E. J. Llovd is not too shy to tell thriftv housewives that “No Rubbiag Laundry Help does. wash clothes spotlessly clean without rubbing or injury.—Advt. Misses Addison have received their first- consignment of ladies costumes coat froc-ks, and sports coats which are now on show. —Advt.