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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1917, Page 2

0 s 1 5 I s 1 1 1 > I Mr. Noel Ross, whose (loath was recorded in the cables on Friday from London from typhoid was tho only child of Mr. Malcolm 'Ross, the official New Zealand war correspondent, and was educated at Christ’s College, and on leaving school joined tho literary staff of tho “Evening Post.” He quickly showed a distinct ability for original work, and some of his special articles were of a very high order. The Prime Minister stated on Thursday that 85,000 hales of this season’s wool had come o hand, and had been valued under the scheme of the Government. Tt was expected that the balance of last season's clip would he j shipped early in January, and after that the shipments would be of the new season’s wool only . In all, 685, 752 hales ( including the 85,000 mentioned above) bad been valued to date —the great bulk of them, of course, being last season’s wool—and the sum of £18,569,341 had been paid for the same j

* The “Guardian” will riot be published to-morrow (Christmas Day) or Wednesday (Boxing Day). A Social will he held in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Wednesday (Boxing Night) in aid of the Patriotic Funds.— Advt.

On Wednesday, January 2nd, 1918, following the Caledonian Society’s concert in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, a grand hall will bo held. Excellent music provided.—Advt. The Prime Minister stated on Thursday that, the payments made until December loth, by the Imperial Supplies Department on account of the Imperial Government for produce purchased in New Zealand amounted to £42,158,224. Father Christmas will pay a visit to the Public Hall, Kokatahi, to-night (Christmas Eve) at 9 o’clock. All children of the district are invited to attend and take part in the proceedings.- There will be a generous distribution of toys etc.—Advt., ,

Major J. Macintosh Bell, Canadian (Highlanders, formerly chief of the Geological Survey in NewZcaland, was wounded in France, andafter recovering in England, was appointed for special service in Russia, where he now is-

When buying ypu-r footwear look in at Mr. Little’s boot and shoe warehouse Revolt Street, where a fine assortment for the holidays ha’s been stocked. There is a fine assortment and customers will find that the prices are right.

The Kaiapoi Patriotic Committee has obtained a supply of gold medals which it is intended to present to returned soldiers and the relatives of those who have made the supreme sacrifice. The medal is in the form of a Maltese Cross and bears the inscription: “The Great War. N.Z.E.F. from Kaiapoi, and the name.

The? Kapitea Dredge return for last '■ week was 40 oz. 10 dwts. ' j

The Alexander leaves Wellington on j Wednesday, January 3rd for Nelson and the Coast. I

The Ross Patriotic Carnival takes place on Wednesday, and should attract a large attendance. The train leaves Hokitika at 10 a.m.

A bushrnen’s picnic will bo held at Lake Mahinapua on Boxing Day, with a sports gathering. This is an ideal .spot of a holiday gathering.

The Town Band visited Sea View Mental Hospital yesterday afternoon and played a number of musical selections.

There was a very large crowd of passengers on the overland route from Christchurch on Saturday. The mails were delayed in arrival till the late train.

For the New Zealand Bowling Association’s championship, which will commence in Dunedin on January 10th, the following entries have been received : Rinks 80, pairs 102 singles 132. The champion pairs starts on January 10th, the champion rinks on Jan. 14th, and the champion singles following. Important to motor dealers. —In another portion of this papor will be found an advertisement offering the agency for the world-famed Grant sixcar. Such an agency must add prestige to any motor business, and inquiries are invited by live agents.

On the Bowling Green on Christmas and Boxing afternoons, there will be a progressive doubles match, commencing to-morrow afternoon at two o’clock; when a prompt and full muster of players is invited. Visitors will receive a cordial welcome.

An accident occurred at the Globe mine on Thursday, whereby a miner named F. 11. Thompson received some severe injuries. A fall of stone took place, catching Thompson on the body, causing severe cuts on the head arm and face. .Ho was, brought into Beefton where medical assistance was obtained, and his injuries attended to.

Miss Mina Caldow, the dramatic contralto, who ha s been engaged to sing at tbe national concert at the Princess Theatre New Year’s night, has a first class reputation a’s a vocalist. When at Homo lately Mis s Caldow sang in various parts of England, Scotland and Wales. A Monmouth paper remarked : “Miss Caldow the N.Z. contralto. sang “Softly Awakes My Heart” (Saint Saonsj. Sbo lias a lovely contralto voice, and sings with the utmost pathos and feeling. Her enumeration, too, wa s all that one could desire. In part. 11, Miss Caldow again charmed the audience with two songs, Goring Thomas’s “A Summer Night,” and Sanderson’s “Until.” Her glorious voice was heard to such advantage and so delighted the audience that encores were loudlv demanded.”

The St. John Ambulance (Brigade acknowledges with thanks the following donations to the 'British Bed Cross Fund : —Literary Institute, Stafford, proceeds of euchre tournament- £2 Is; Land Office box 7s 9d; Juvenile sale of work, per Mona Pascoe and Winnie Thompson, £2 14s 2d; proceeds heifer donated by Mr. W. Ritchie and sold at Wntaron bv Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., on 25th October, £l3 12s 6d. The following were the bids: Jno. Hewer, W. IT. Chinn, Matson and Co., M. Patrick, each £l. W. H. Karnbach, M. Purcell, T./O’Neill, R. Adamson, F. Heveldt, Pat Nolan, Jno. Ferguson, W. Ritchie, M. Sullivan, A. Scott, Jas. Nolan, Fred. Williams each 10s; final buyer R. Adamson £3 2s 6d. Proceeds of euchre party at Stafford per Geo. Linklatcr £1 4s. Mrs P. A. Gunn, of Wataroa, has received the pleasing information from the Hon. Minister of Defence that her ision, Frank 'Gunn, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantly on the, field of action. The Hon. Minister conveys his lieaTty congratulations for the coveted distinction gained. Lanee-Corp. Frank Gunn left New Zealand with the Main Body. Ho was engaged in the first New Zealand engagements at Tsmalin on the Suez Canal. Ho left Egypt with the first force for Gallipoli, and was in the famous Anzae landing on April 25th. He was wounded in the arm and shoulder four liours after reaching the shore. After recovery ho went back to Gallipoli, and eventually went to France with the New Zealanders. There he has seen further service, and now gained tlie special honour reported by the Defence Minister. One brother. Charlie, was killed at Armentieres, anj two other brothers are serving at the front.

A Combined Bushman’s Picnic and Sports will be held at Lake Mahinapua on Boxing Day. A train leaves Hokitika at 10 a.m., leaving the Lake at 4,15 p.m. Hot water provided; luncheon at the hotel on arrival of (rain. Sports at 11 a.m. sharp.—Advt. Sickness and vomiting from a disordered stomach mav he relieved by taking SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA.

Preston’s .Christmas Cakes are now ready. Order at once. Telephones, Nov. 79. Gibson’s Quay, and 98, Revell Street.—Advt.