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Hokitika Guardian, 23 October 1917, Page 2

1/ate Military Hospital Reports give 11. 1L Ferguson, of Hari Hard, as still seriously ill; and J. Corsan, of Riniu, as not reported a severe case.

According to the Chronicles of the N.Z.E.F. Sergt. O. Y. Davies who left Hokitika with the first volunteers for the main body, lias received his commission. This will be pleasing news to his many friends.

In order to complete the requited complement of crew for the s.s. Pneron two men had to be sent from here. They left this morning and join the steamer at Auckland on Thursday. The boat expects to leave Auckland harbour with a full load for Hokitika about the end of the week, and circumstances peinmithing will he due here about Tuesday next. Favourable conditions prevailing the Paeroa will leave next day for Okarito. The remains of the late Mr. John Panckhurst of Greymouth were brought over from Christchurch o n Saturday and the funeral took place to Greymouth cemetery o n Sunday aftornion. In spite of the very inclement weather there was a large gathering of mourners including friendly societies and Railway men Revs. Pat-chet-t and Griffin conducted the services at the house and graveside, the Masonic and Druids Services being also read.

The Lady Liverpool Committee intend in a very few days to start the packing of the Easter parcels for our boys at the front. Small tins, with lids, such as small mustard tins and flat Havelock tobacco tins are very much needed also small cocoa tins etc. These would ho gladly received at the Depot next Saturday evening. Jt is proposed to open the depot in future as usual on Saturday evenings for the receipt and sale of wool etc. Socks are much needed, especially at this time of the year on the Western from.

The Hon. Minister of Defence lias intimated to the Westland Patriotic Society that the amending War Pensions Bill, which has just passed through both Houses of provides that pensions are now payable in respect to any disability suffered by a soldier during his period of military service, provided that the soldier’s misconduct is in no way responsible for his condition. The amendment is important as affecting a local case in which the Society has made repeated representations to the Pensions Board, and the Hon Minister now intimates that tho case in question will be reviewed by the Hoard in terms of the extended powers given under the amendment referred to.

Lieut. T. E. Y. Seddon who writes very cheerily from the front sends good washes to all coasters. He has heard, evidently,' of the amendment of the licensing laws, for he asks with some concern : “How is the Licensing Bill going?” Then he goes on to say: “I am trying to get I a say in it by pairing Mr. Downie Stewart- who is bafck, for I feel the CBast has suffered a good deal by the war, and if there is any curtailment of hours it will go hard with some of my friends.” Tt is quite in keeping with Mr. Seddon’s interest, in the people lie knows so well, to find him showing his personal concern for their welfare, though himself so far away, and engaged on such a momentous missiop.

John Parkhill wishes to impress unon his'lady friends tho desirability of always using that wonderful labour saver—“No Rubbing’" Laundry Help— Advt.

I'iia Military Service Board will sit 'iat Hokitika on Monday, October 29th. The New Zealand Clothing Factory draw special attention to their new advertisement. Men’s hoots, good and solid wearing for a fitting price. >A Wind-Up Dance of the Assembly will he hold in the Koiterangi Hall on Wednesday, October 24th. A pleasant evening assured visitors.—Advt.

Advice has been received that Private William higgling eldest son of Mr. A. Eggling of Okurni has been wounded severely, fractured thigh, at the front in France.

Mr s ‘J. 8.-Roche, of Greymoutli has been advised that her son, Private G. P. Roche had been wounded on Oct.

4th arid alniitted to hospital. Private Roche left New Zealand about- two years ago, and was invalided through sickness for a few months before reaching France. Lieut. McKenzie-Gibson, reported killed in action, for some time prior to enlisting in the Expeditionary Forces, was employed as teller in the Greymouth branch of the Bank of New Zealand.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Messrs IT. L. Michel and D. J. (Evans, Justices, a first offender charged with drunkenness was convicted and discharged. On the application of the police a prohibition order was made against the offender. Come along to! St. Alary’s euchre toumamqutj and da'ncje in the Club Rooms to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Tho usual Sour valuable prizes are offered for c jmpetition; supper provided, good nueic and perfect floor. Admission Is. —Advt.

Tymons and Co., drapers, wish to notify their Solth Westland customers that their fopresentativo, Mr .). Shivas, will visit their district early in November with a seasonable stock of drapery and clfthiiig, when customers will have the opfcortunit-y of getting the latest goods a® town prices.—Advt. In connection with the proposal put forward by Air. Burbury chat' the sawinilling interest) should be specially represented on the Westland Advisory Committee of the Efficiency, Board, this has l>een approved by the Commissioner, Mr. J. A. Frostiek, and the Sawmillers Association having been communicated, with, Messrs W. J*~ Butler, and G. 11. Chapman have been appointed delegates. The Commissioner lias, asked f°r a special rejKirt on the Sawmilling in the Grey and Westland districts, recognising it as a prominent industry, and this report is now being compiled by the delegates who will submit it for approval to the Advisory Committee, which in turn will approve for the information of the Commissioner.

Lieut. T. Iv. Y. Seddon ALP. ( .at the front continues mindful of lids comrades. AVriting in the middle of August he says:—“Tell the ladies, please, a parcel of socks arrived' to-day and were promptly given out, as were the others preceding. As winter will ho. with ns soon tell them to ply with their needles,' tor socks are invaluable to the boys when the trenches are wet. They want the socks and want a lot of them.” In connection with this appeal the Lady Liverpool will be glad if those knitting will redouble their efforts for the next few weeks, while additional workers will be welcomed. Socks are sent away regularly by the local committee which has done splendid work for the men in the trenches in the effort to provide socks. Wool is available for knitters at the local depot.