Hokitika Guardian & Evening Star THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1917.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1917, Page 2

Hokitika Guardian & Evening Star THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1917.

Mrs I. Weir, of Kokntahi, has been dvised that her son. Private George Weir, had been wounded and gassed, md admitted to hospital on October 4th. Tho Department report on the work ev the Hokitikal'State (and District High'School i s to hand, and it is said the general comment passed by the Inspectors is of a very satisfactory character.

The Ladies Musical Club is organising a benefit- entertainment for the Westland Wounded ■ Soldiers Fund. The. event will take place on December sth at tho Theatre. A special programme is in preparation, and in addition to tho musical portion, tho nurses of Greymouth will produce a pleasing playlet, “Acid Drops.” The pecial dbject in view combined with the excellent entertainment to be produced will ensure a very large attendance.

A very .interesting squad drilling at the local State School yesterday was that known as the “corrective squad.” This consists of pupils selected by the medical inspectors and exercised together in drill designed specially to correct nnv physical defect or want. .So successful was this squad in its work last year, that on the recurring visits of the inspectors all but two of the pupils had so benefitted by the drill exercise that they were able to be returned to their class squads and take up the ordinary drill course. The exercises specialise in training and must have an improving effect on the physique of the pupils. It is with deep regret that we roeor,) the death of Mr John Paneklnirst, the wejll-kjhown • guard of Greymouth, which took place at Christchurch Hospital yesterday afternoon, where he had undergone li serious

operation. The deceased was a native of South Beach, Grey month. and about 43 years of age. ITe was a member of tbo well-known family, and was a sterling follow, honoured and respected by all who know him. FTe leaves a widow (nee Miss Louie Morrish, formerly of Hokitika),. and a, young family of four children. Six brothers and seven sisters are also left. To the bereaved the deep sympathy of many friends will be extended. The rental! ns will be brought oyer to Greyxnouth for iatenneut.

Two teams from tho Hokitika State iSfohool visit Greyniouth ion Monday (Labour Day) to take part in tho Rugby Union Tournament.

Owing to pressure on our space a quantity of reading matter including our. report of tho School Sports yesterday is crowded out of this issue. Remember the deserving euchre tournament and social in St. Clary’s Club Rooms this evening at 8 o’clock. Euchre, forty-fives, supper and dancing. See the valuable prizes in Johnstone’s window, donated by a young lady well-wisher of the cause. Proceeds to be forwarded to our Fighting Chaplains at the Front. Admission Is. —Advt.

The death took place yesterday afternoon about five o’clock of Mr A. D. D. Crawford, the well-known solicitor, at liis home in Sale Street. The deceased had been in bad health • for some Wine. Yesterday afternoon 1 a young man, Mr H. McCollum, who was living at the house, went into the room where the deceased was sitting in a chair, apparently asleep. A little later he found that deceased was dead, 1 barfing passed- quietly- away. Mr Crawford, who was a native of Scotland, and about 56 years of age, leaves a widow and three children in Scotland. He came to Holdtika Si years ago, and was editor of the “West Coast Times” for a. couple of years, Mor on commencing practice as a solicitor. He took an active interest, in the Golf and Bowling Clubs, and was a membefr of the Hokitika Borough Council and Charitable Aid Board for a period. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, when Mr Hutchison took his seat, Mr Park referred to the death of the deceased, who was a member of the Bar, and asked that, if possible, the Court " adjourn in memory of deceased. His Worship acquiesced, and adjourned tile sitting accordingly till 2 p.m. I No acquired taste required to enjoy | Hayward’s MILITARY PICKLE. Everyone likes it. Ask your Grocei. No Rubbing” Laundry Help, popuI larlv known as "the aboliriier of washbeard slaverv is wlint we recommend for washing woollens, muslins, oveyal.s Patorson, Alicliol and Co,.—Advti. Misses Addison have received thenfirst consignment «>f ladies costumer. I coat- frocks, and sports coats which are now on show.—Advt.

Having just completed a large purchase of Ladies’ Hats at a. very favourable price, wo are now offering them to you at very much prices. Early inspection invited. —F. Sr-lnoder and Co.—Advt.