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Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1917, Page 2

A mooting of the general committee of the Overseas Chib will be held at the rooni. s to-morrow evening .at 7 o’clock. Mr. A. Keller is expected hero on Thursday next, paying a week’s visit over the Christmas season to his family. Mr., Keller’s many friends will be pleased to bear he is making excellent progress under the treatment he is receiving at the Cashmere Sanatorium. 'l'he rights to two publican’s booths at the Hokitika races wore offered by public auction on Saturday afternoon by Messrs IV. Jeffries and Coy. The prices realised were, No. .1. booth £SO No. 2. booth £2O, the rights being bought for Mr. J. J. Mclntosh of the Red Lion Hotel. During the coming week end a large number of soldiers will be home . from camp on extended leave, for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Some oversea soldiers invalided home, are expected back in Hokitika about the NowYear, and a larger batch about a fortnight lator. Mr. and Mrs Grimmond returned from Canterbury to Ross on Saturday. During last week Air. Grimmond toured the North Canterbury district inspecting tbo public schools in that j locality which arc in the area represent- | ed by Air. Grimmond. The tour included a stay at Hnnmor where Mr. Grim- | mond looked up the West Coast, sol-' diers in hospital there. Afost of the men are to be home for the holidays. The best and largest show of Ladies bats on the Coast will be found at Seliroder and Co’s. Afnrkod at reduced prices to ensure quick Sale at F. Schroder and C’s. —Advt,

A notification in reference to the grading of appears in another column of this issue. Mr and Airs. Edward Griffon of Reefton have received word that their Private John Griffon had been missing since October 12th.

Public Hall, Kokatahi, social in aid of Upper Kokatahi School Garden and Patriotic Fund, Wednesday, 19th inst. Dowell’s cars will leave Jones Hotel at. 7.30 p.m.—Advt. Tho Paparoa Coal Mine requires ■minors and all classes of skilled and unskilled labour immediately. Highest wages and full time. Apply at once personally or by letter or telegram to the Manager, Roa, via Greymouth. Advice has been received that Sapper Wm. Macfarlane, of Hokitika, of the Tunnelling Corps Tiad been wounded on November 29th in the right shoulder and loft thigh. Wo trust to hear of his improvement at an early date. Private Jack Barnett of Reef ton has been wounded in France having received a severe wound in the left arm as well as a compound fracture of the arm. Tho young soldier who had been l admitted to the hospital in France, lelt Reef ton in August last in the 29th. Reinforcements.

At the Juvenile bazaar in Revell Stroet on Saturday night, conducted by the Misses Fowler in aid of the Lady Liverpool Comforts Fund, the receipts were £9 13s. 6, a very excellent result for an effort of thi s nature, and the contribution will bo a welcome addition to the wool fund.

There passed away at the Grey Hospital on iSlaturday night one of the oldest residents of the Coast in the person of Mr James Wilson, who resided at Cobden. Deceased was a native ot Linlithgow, Scotland, and leaves a widow with four sons and four daughters.

The Xmas JYee and Sale of Work takes place in St. Andrews’ Hall next Wednesday. Open at 7 p.m.. Good concert at 8 p.m. by Miss Edna I,’orry Miss Maisie Reynolds, Mr. Irving Miss Jessie Davidson etc. All kinds of good things at reasonable prices. Children not admitted unles s .in charge of adult. —Advt.

1 Signaller Naylor Webster Wilson (wounded) left with the iTtli Reinforcements. He is the eldest son of Mr. Allen Wilson, Ashburton. He was horn in Christchurch and educated at the >Ea|st Christchurch and Bov’s High Schools, and prior to enlistment was employed in the Government Lands Office at Hokitika .

The excellent stock being thrown by Air. AY. McConnon’s thoroughbred stallion Bonnie Boy is winning the decided approval of owners in the Kokatahi valley. Being of a celebrated staying strain with an excellent record for pace the horse is an ideal one for stud purposes mid advantage should he taken of the present opportunity for continuing this excellent strain in the district.

Second-Lieik E. J. Watts, formerly Sorgt-Major, stationed at Hokitika is among those, reported killed in action last week. He was a very popular officer Imre, especially among the cadets. He left New Zealand about two years ago with the It ifie ‘Brigade and had since been promoted. He leaves'a wife and three children now residing at Palmerstan North.

The approaching holidays, like coniing events, arc casting tlicir shadow before. On Saturday night a’ large mimher of* students from the various public schools returned home for the holiday vacation, while several friends came “home” for the usual family reunion so typical of the Christmas season. From now on the traffic East and West promises to he considerable. It is said that the inter-island traffic is already very much congested, the ferry boats being full ships every trip.

The members if, St. Mary’s Choir met last evening at the Presbytery to hid farewell'to Miss Casey, who is leaving Hokitika, and who has been a member of tho choir for the past two years. Rev. Father Clancy, in a neat speech, dwelt on the good qualities of their gueflt. Mo regretted her departure from amongst them, not only in choir and church matters, where Miss Casey’s absence would be very keenly felt, hut also in musical.circles, as her services wore always readily given to help any desarving object. The Rev. Father concluded by calling on the secretary —Mr F. Groufsky—to make the presi entation, who endorsed the remarks made hv the previous speaker, and congratulated Miss Casey on the advancement she had made, and trusted she would long he spared to continue the good work in the profession she had chosen. On behalf of the members he asked,her acceptance of a ladies’ hand, bag as a small token of the esteem in which she was held by the member* of tho choir. Mr Geo. Wormington also spoke of the good work performed by their guest and regretted her departure. Rev. Father Clancy responded on behalf of Miss Casey, thanking the members for their valuable gift, which would always serve to remind her of the many kind friend s she had met during her short stay in Hokitika. The singing of “She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” and “Auld Lang Syne,’’ with three cheers for Miss Casey, terminated the meeting.

E. .T. Llovd is not too shy to tell thrifty housewives that “No Rubbing” Laundry Help does wash _ all clothes spotlessly clean 1 without rubbing or injury.—Advt.

Now that the hot is on, you will need a Bathing Dress and Cap. Finest selections at ordinary price s only at F. Schroder and Co’s, who are now very busy selling curtains and Unoleums, in all widths. Very fine selections of carpets runners, Hearth and door mats all marked in plain figures at less price than can be got wholesale at the present moment. Inspection cordially invited at. F Schroder and Co’s.—Advt.

To correct acidity and flatulency take SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Being freshly prepared and always full strength, fiTTARLAND’S is the best you enirbuv.

| Trv TTaywanTs FLAG BRAND jPTOKLES for flagging appotites—the .condiment of the period. Pure, fresh, leconomical. Ask jour grocer. Put this on your grocery list's—SHAH- | LAND’S MALT VINEGAR. Mellow j arid full-flavoured, without- a trace of of mineral acid. Tn hulk and bottle i Start the day right! Polish your [ shoes with TAN-OL, the popular shine for tan footwear, leather good s and furnitufe.