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Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1917, Page 2

The “Guardian” four pnged supplement is issued to our readers to-day in the usual course.

R.imu No. 1 Dredge washed up yesterday for a return of 42 ozs 2 d»vts for n week’s dredging of 100 hours. The payment of the first instalment of the war bonus to Education Board employees has been authorised by the Government, and the Boards have been notified of the fact. The bonus is the same as that paid last year. Advice has been received that Captain J. B. Hine, M.P., for Stratford who was severely wounded in the chest during the attack by ' the Anzac Mounted Brigade on Gaza, is now out of danger.

The Military Appeal Board arrrive to-night, from Christchurch’ a'nd hold a sitting at Hokitika Magistrate’s Court on Monday at 10 a.m. to hear appeals in connection with the recent ballots.

Little Elsie Minified Robertson, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. Robertson, of Tainui Street Grey mouth a little dot of 18 months passed away suddenly on Thursday. Between two and three o’clock the little one was outside in her pram; half an hour later she took ill and was treated for convulsions, but all that human aid could do failed to prevent her death which took place shortly after midnight.

Unusual misfortune has dogged an order for aluminium ware placed in England by a: Palmerston North firm. The first shipment went down in a steamer which was torpe'doed, a second shipment met the same fate, so a third was dispatched, only to bo lost at sea - in a like manner. No details are available for publication, as the insurance company’s only advice is contained in three words, “Lost at sea'. Such losses are all the worse in view of the fact that the export of aluminium from Great- Britain is now prohibited. Those who have sons or relatives on active service will he reassured by Dr W. P. Evans’ statement made in the course of a lecture on “Some Poisonous Gases” at Christchurch, that it wa s not difficult to protect our soldiers against gas attacks. The old gas helmets, he said, had given place to skilfully devised box respirators, equipped with acids to counteract the effects of chlorine. The French Army officials now accepted the fact that for practical purposes an ordinary handkerchief that had been well damped, placed over the mouth and nose would be a sufficient, protection, if necessary. A new fire ladder, said to be one of tbe largest ever constructed in the world has been added to the Melbourne Fire Brigade’s Board fire-fighting plant (says the “Age”). It was built in the board’s workshops under the supervision of the officers of the Brigade. The material used in its construction, with the exception of parts of the motor chassis which wore imported, is Australian and was chiefly manufactured at the workshops. Fully extended, the ladder reaches to a height of 89 feet; it weighs o toils 18 cwt., and being selfsupporting at least six men can work aloft on it in safety.

“Is the shock following burns more dangerous than that from other causes?” asked Mr. T. A. R. Bailey, Coroner, of Dr. Will, when the latter was giving evidence at Christchurch at the inquest on the two latest victims of the Silver Grid Fire. Dr. Will replied that shock from burns way particularly severe. Ho explained that the seriousness depended not on the depth of the burns, but on their extent, and superficial hurn s spread over a large area of the body were extremely dangerous, even though the actual injuries were slight. “When the superficial skin is burned on half or even a third of the body,” he said, “there is very little hope for the sufferer’s life.”

A meeting of the executive of the Hokitika Swimming Club was held last evening, Mr. L. F. de Berry in the chair. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. A. IL Lawn) reported on the financial position which was referred to a sub-com-mittee. l\Ir: H. Peart was appointed Assistant lion. Secretory. A sub-com-mittee was appointed to wait on the Borough authorities with regard to the utilisation of tlie baths and the supply of water. The Chairman made a suggestion with regard to school swimming classes which was agreed to. The Secretary was empowered to arrange for a caretaker, and it was resolved to open the season as soon as possibleThe date of opening the season will be fixed at. the annual meeting to he held next Wednesday night. The question of arranging a swimming carnival for Boxing Day will be determined also at the annual meeting, whereat all intending members are invited to he present.

Never wash woollens without the aid of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. —Dee Bros.—Advt.

Sufferers from Hay Fever will enjoyspeedy relief by breathing in, “NAZOL,” A unjique, never-failing remedy. 60 doses 1/- Use the Nazol Inhaler.”

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YOU CAN DEPEND ON IT that if you require the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT von will not he so benefited, but you will lie safe from tbe harmful effects of the common eucalyptus oils and the so-called “extracts.” 'Hie import&nc* of thiw is brought home forcibly by the report in the Melbourne “Age,” August sth. 1916, of poisoning of about 30 girls by eucalyptus lollies, which are evidently made from the common eucalyptus. SANDER’S EXTRACT can always be relied upon. It prevents meningitis, and all other infectious dissniffed up the nose or on three drops of sugar. Applied to ulcers, it gives prompt relief and cures permanently. Colds, bronchitis, lung trouble, rheumatism, neuralgia. are banished by it. SANDER’S EXTRACT is beneficial in so many affections _ that no household can afford to he without it. Specially refined and prepared by Sander’s process it has no harmful by-ef-fects : von run no risk with SANDER’S EXTRXCT. .

Mr. John Pfcffer had his leg broken, in the Millerton coal mine on Tuesday last the result of a fall of coal.

While riding in a motor bicycle on Wednesday with his son, Mr. W. E. Perry ran into a dog and was thrown receiving a number of lacerations and bruises, that have laid him up for a day or two.

1 Tho election of Chairman of the Grey County Council for the ensuing term takes place on Wednesday next. The Grey Star says it is probably that the coveted honour will fall to Councillor Jeremiah McCarthy.. McLean’s Pictures at the Opera House last evening drew a large audience who were delighted with the star picture a five act drama “Vanity” full of exciting situations. “Peg o’’the Ring” was an interesting chapter and the travelogue was also a decided attraction.

The Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr. T. Brook), accompanied by Mr. G. Mallinson (member of Land Board) and Mr. C. Macfarlane (Crown Lands Ranger) left for South Westland yesterday, where Mr. J. Ritchie of (Bruce Bay will be met. The business includes the valuation of rural lands in Westland.

Mr Stephen S. Honey of Callaghans offers for sale by tender in this issue his valuable raining properties at Callaghans. They include two special claims, water races, dams and tail races, grant noaysles and all tools necessary for the working of the claims on an extensive scale. Further particulars can be obtained at Guardian Office or front Mr. S. It. Honey Callaghans with whom tenders close on Dec. 17.

The sum of £4O was remitted to the Y.M.C.A. Trench Comforts Fund yesterday as a contribution from Hokitika', with a request to utilize the amount in supplying free refreshments to the soldiers in the forward lines, when passing to or from the front trenches. The additional local contributors to the fund were R. Ross 10s; D. ,T. E. 20s Bd. A further remittance will be made next week for which additional subscriptions are invited. Tbe annual meeting of the Westland County Council takes place on Wednesday next when the business is the election of Chairman. One or two members are prominently mentioned as being in the running for the important position. The voting is confined to . the members of the new Council. It. is unlikely‘that Mr. S. G. Ferguson will be present, being detained in Brisbane, but the new member of the Council, Mr E. A. Wells will take Iris seat. On Wednesday next at the Princess Theatre a grand novelty concert will lie given. A bright, sparkling programme will be given, proceeds in aid of the Catholic School Fund. Patrons can be assured of a deeided musical treat. The assistance of Mr. and Mrs.. Ivon Wilson, and of Mr. P. Fitzgerald of Greymouth, has been . s eeured, and tins will be an added charm to an already fine programme .

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