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Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1917, Page 2

Mr ,T. Grimmond lia s gone to Christchurch to attend the monthly meeting of the Canterbury Education Hoard, which sits next weekt

A recent casualty list includes, wounded admitted hospital, Rifleman W. K. Bannister (Mrs. E. Bannister Bruce Bay, wife).

Mr It. Wild has resigned Ids seat on the Charitable Aid Board. Mr Wild along with Messrs Breeze and Blank hitherto represented the Hokitika Borough on the Board, hut as the representation of the Borough has been redncM to two members in order to increase the County representation to six members, if was necessary for one member to retire. Mr Wild took that course, and mil in turn be a candidate again for a seat on the Board to represent the Westland County.

A number of passengers left by motor cars to-day to join the overland service at .Tacksons, on route for the Canterbury Carnival which opens on Monday with the New Zealand Cup as the chief even'. The popularity of the motor service a mean R of connection by avoiding the over-night stay at Greymouth is increasing steadily. The volume of traffic diverted at Jackson is said to he very encouraging. No doubt, with the advancing summer weeks the traffic will still grow. It only requires the mails to be forwarded by this route to secure to the town and district the full advantage it should enjoy from this convenient service-

About June last a collection was made here for the Royal Flying Corps hospital on behalf of the Overseas organisation. . The Hon. Secretary of the local committee has received the following acknowledgement from Lou-, don, dated August 17th.; “The sum of £l3 14s. 3d received through Mr D. J. Evans in response to our appeal [ on behalf of the Royal Flying Corps Hos pital, has been forwarded to Lady Henderson and her official acknowledgment will he sent to Mr. Evans at a later date . We are very grateful to Mr. Evans for the trouble he has taken in thi s matter, and wq shall be much obliged if you will kindly convey our thanks to him and to all concerned for their valuable help with their welcome contributions.”

Referring to the nature of Uie fighting which the New Zealanders had to go through in the heavy engagement ment at Bellevue last, month. Air. Gilmore one of the Australian war correspondents wired: —“Canterbury, Otago and Nelson troops successfully crossed the Rarebook, where if was the easiest thing imaginable to get drowned in the mud. Tti was only possible to cross in two places. Files of men wont forward ■ steadily. Many fell, but others actually crawled under the wire which belted the strong points under the Bellevue Spur.” There is no doubt our men displayed super courage and Derformed valiant deeds worthy of the fame they won on the heights of Gallipoli. The leading spirit for more than 50 years,- WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS-

Mr. Thos. Jones and the .members of the Corson family insert two notices of thanks in this issue.

There was a good attendance at Mei Lean’s Pictures last evening the excellent programme presented proving very enjoyable.

The Labour Representation Committee, at a meeting held on Thursday evening, decided to ask Mr P. C. W ebb to again contest the seat in the interests of Labour (Grey Argus).

The Guardian Supplement issued today contains interesting articles “Tlip Veriest Busi*ess and “Germany covets America as a prize” in its popular columns.

The Victorian Racing Club’s meeting commenced to-day. On Tuesday the Melbourne Cup will be run. The Canterbury Jockey Club opens its spring carnival on Monday when the New Zealand Cup will be run. Mr. H. S'. Batchelor Manager for the Royal Exchange Assurance of Lonuou notifies in this issue the appointment of Messrs W. Jeffries-ad Co. as District agent for Westland in the above old established corporation. Mrs. J. Tainui of Arahura Pah has been advised that her son Private T. Tainui was slightly wounded on the 18th. October and remains with unit The soldier went with the first Maori contingent shortly after the Main Body went. Messrs Norman, Ward, and Bruce were nominated yesterday for County seats representing the Kokatahi, Arahura, and Totara Ridings, respectively. Messrs R. Wild and Geo. Davidson were nominated for seats on the Charitable Aid Board, representing the Westland County.

The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Cropp of Koiteraugj took place yesterday afternoon to Hokitika cemetery. There was a large attendance of mourners many coming in from the country. The Rev' J. E. Holloway conducted the service at the graveside on which o' number of wreaths were placed.

Arrangements are being well advanced for the patriotic concert to he held nt the Princess Theatre on December sth by the Ladies’ Musical Club. .In addition to a' popular musical programme the Grey mouth nurses will appear in a bright comedy, “Acid Drops.” The entertainont will he looked forward to with great interest. At the Magistrate’s Court* this morning before Messrs W. E. Williams and D. J. Evans, justices, a local resident on a charge of being drunk and disorderly in Bealey Street yesterday was convicted and discharged. On the ap-

plication of the police a prohibition order was made against the same offender.

The monthly report of the Grey River Hospital submitted by the Medical Superintendent was as follows: Number of patients remaining from September 74 (58 males and 16 females); admitted during month, 42 (33 males and 9 females); died 4 (3male s and 1 female) ; number remaining at end of month, 70 (55 males and ISfemales). Ages at death 84, 82, 79 years and two days. I

Mr J. Grimmond announces to-day his candidature for a seat in tho Westland County Council to represent the Okuru Riding. Mr Grimmond has seen lengthy service in the County Council, having been associated with that- body over a long term of years. He has represented the south district now for several years, and the southern electors will have a favourable knowledge of his work on .their behalf. Mr Grimmond invites a renewal of the confidence reposed in him in the past, and this invitation is not likely to be in vain.

Wanted.—A Taxi owner who is keen to save money, to try Clincher Cross Tyres, the all-British tyte—not the cheapest hut the least expensive. Over a million bottles sold annually.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.