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Hokitika Guardian, 23 November 1917, Page 2

The lvapitea dredge’s return for tho week was 33 ozs.

A Wellington telegram says the resignation of Mr. P. C. Webb as a member for Grey has been received hv the Speaker. The writ will be issued to-dav, and if tin* election is contested the polling day will he about December 12th.

It was mentioned at the Harbour Board meeting last night that some local business men had entered into correspondence with outside firms' with the object of having cargoes of timber ,sigit over the Hokitika wharf. It is understood that the local shipping company is also prepared to foster any scheme that will result in an export trado from Hokitika.

A young lad attempted to mount a timber laden wagon that was moving down one of the streets on Wednesday evening at the usual pace, by putting his foot on the nave ol one of the wheels. The result ol the action was not as anticipated and the hoy was thrown forward on the ground, .Luckily nothing serious resulted, the wheel of the waggon passing by his body by a margin of inches only, and he was able to scramble to hi s feet unhurt, though it is to be hoped lie will not have many other as close calls to eternity as this instance almost proved to he.'

Wo published last week a cable stating on the authority of the New York “World,” that the Allied troops assisting the. Italians included French Chasseurs. A fuller message in Australian papers contains, after the reference to the Chasseurs, the additional words, “And the world-famous Anzacs, who won immortal fame at the Dardanelles.” Why the only part of the message, which was of special interest to New Zealand should have been omitted in despatching it to the Dominion, is not explicable on any {■•round that we can think of.

Tt is expected that to-morrow (Saturday) evening at the Lady Liverpool Depot there will be a number of choice plants for sale. Mr Brocklehurst has promised a number of “everlasting” cucumber plants, lettuce plants, several new species of plants such as peach and lemon vines, tomatoberry plants, and choice sweet pea plants. Derailed of these may he seen in the Depot windows. Also, Mr Boyd is contributing choice “named” varieties of cactus dahlia plants. There is sure to he a very keen demand for the above.

I “TAN-OL” does much and cost’s little ■Renovates leather, shines tan shoes, polishes furniture, brightens floorcboth. Quick easy and economical Remember the recollection of Quality remains long after the Price is forgotten. That is whv it pavs to huv a j OTJAT.ITY Tyre—-THE NORTH BRI- ' TISH CLINCHER TYRES for service and satisfaction. I WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS fqr that 1 tiresome feeling. j

The Trustee? of the Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m

The many friends of Mrs Stickle>

(who as at present in Dunedin, where

her father lias been lying dangerously ill) will be pleased to bear that lie is now making satisfactory progress alter a recent operation. Mrs. Comport of Itiimi was advised on Wednesday that her son Jack Comport was at Tidworth Hospital, Salisbury, suffering from disordered action of tho heart. Tlio soldier left with t-lie Australian forces from Sydney . rPU „ rvf +lirt 1 n IVIYc OmwlftV

of Blue Spur, took place yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of relatives and mourners from all parts of the district. The Rev. Father Clancy conducted the services at St. Mary’s Church and the graveside. There was one applicant, Mr. W. J. Caulfield, for the position of temporary Town Clerk at Greymouth. The applicant stated that he had been 19 years Town Clerk at Ross and 6 years at ; Woo„lston, he was 46 years of age and I was at present acting in a temporary position. Cr. Doogan moved that the ! Mayor and the Chairman of Finance i make enquiries regarding the applicant i and report at a meeting of the Council next Tuesday at 11 a.m. The usual infecting of Druids’ Lodge No. 89 was held in the lodge room last night. Arch; Druid Bro. A. Bennett presiding ovei; a large number of brethren. The following officers were then duly elected for the next period. A.D. Bro. F. Groufsky, V.A. Bro. E. Bennett, Sec. Bro. Fox, Treasurer and Minute Sec. Bro. J. Lock, Past A. Bro. A. Bennfett, I.G. Bro. Morris, 0.0. Bro. A Cowie, Bards Bros. A. Andrewes, R. Davidson, J. Dick, A. Stapleton. The installation of officers will take place on December 6th. Two now members were nominated for initiation. A large amount of business was transacted, and the Lodge then dosed with musical ceremony.

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