Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 4 January 1918, Page 2

A late casualty list includes as a severe ease Coulson, J. T\. 23/104 Corporal Hokitika.

Passengers travelling by the Hokitika Jackson motor service to-morrow are requested to he at the Red Lion Hotel at 7 o’clock sharp.

The little son of Henri French met with a severe accident and is now an inmato of the Reefto n hospital. The little lad was kicked by a horse and had his skull and jaw broken.

The motor service from Jacksons inaugurated by Mr. Wm. Gooch, is growing more in favor every week. To-mor row, Saturday morning, no less than 19 passengers will avail themselves of the service. "

A motor collision occurred on Christ mas Day between one of Mes.srs Newman Bros’ ears and a car containing tin l Messrs Hurst and party, who were motoring through to Dunedin, (says the Nelson Colonist). The impact was considerable and latter car suffered some damage to the fore-carriage, hut fortunately the occupants escaped injury.

The concert programme announced of this evening is a very attractive one and should draw a large attendance. The numbers set down should prove very enjoyable. The opportunity of hearing such a talented combination should be fully taken advantage of. Tin’s will bo the last occasion to hear Miss Mina Coldow on her present visit .

That boys with air-guns are a menace to their companions was demonstrated twice this week in Westport, when at different times, lads were hit on the eye with a pellet from separate airguns. In one case, it is uncertain Nyet’ whether the doctor attending the lad will be able to save the eye. The victim in this case is only four years of age. If parents presenting lads with such dangerous toys were held responsible for the consequences, there would he fewer of them making such ill-advised presents.

A shooting accident occurred at Oroua Downs (rdports the Manawalu Standard). Bennett Godfrey Hammond, 14 years of age, son of Air. and Mrs. 11. G. Hammond, of Oroua Downs was out rabbit shooting with a pearifle, and, in order to kill it, hit the rabbit over the head with the butt ot the rifle. The charge in the rifle exploded,, the bullet entering the hoy’s abdomen. He, was about a mile from his home at the time, and alone, but with great fortitude struggled hack home. Medical aid was summoned and the sufferer was removed to 5 private hospital in Palmerston North. The bullet, however, was not extracted. It was found that four punctures had been made in the intestines.

A fire was discovered in a truck In the railway yard at New Plymouth on Saturday night at about 11.30. The wagon, which contained,about a couplo of dozen eases of benzine packed at either end, with goods'in the middle, was found burning fiercely. The fire brigade was summoned, and did good work though they were not able to save much of the contents of the truck.. The pressure of water subdued tho flames until an attempt was made by some members of the brigade to get into tho wo;ggon, in order to remove, if possible, some of the contents. The handling of the eases of benzine, however, evidently caused some of the tins to leak, ana the result was a sudden recrudescence of flame. A few eases were saved, hut practically all tho rest of the load was destroyed, the v'agon being considerably damaged. No explanation could be given of the cause of the outbreak.

Now that, the hot weather is on you will need a Bathing Dr-ss an- 1 Cap. Fines t selections at ordinary prico H only at F. .Schroder and Co’s, who are now very busy selling curtains and Linoleums, iri 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. SHARLAND’S MALT VINEGAR makes delightful salads. Brewed from malt and sugar. Free from mineral acids. Conforms to requirements of Food and Drugs Act. All grocers. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, a liquor of unique strength and quality.

The ITol;itika races will be held oh "Wednesday and Thursday of next week

Captain R-. J. iSeddon of the 33rd. Reinforcements, arrives in Greymouth this evening on a Hying visit to the Coast at the close of his final leave.

A meeting of the- Public Works Committee of the Westland County Council will be held at 10 30. o’clock to-mor-row morning to deal with matters arising out of the recent flood damage.

The (Scotch Concert party visiting Ross last evening were greeted with, a good audience. The programme w.m well received The various performers met with a happy reception and encores were numerous.

The municipal Rand will play a programme of music at the Westland Hospital on Sunday afternon subject to the permission of the Superintendent. Members are requested to meet at the usual place at two o’clock.

'Ole ‘Band paraded Revell Street last evening and played a number of selections at the various corners. Quite a number of people assembled and were loud in their praise of the manner the members handled their different The gjeneral opinion expressed, was that- the Band should make more frequent visits to Revell street- during the summer evenings. On the Bowling Green on Wednesday evening, in a game for the Morton feathers, the challengers Messrs Lloyd, Parkinson Hickson and Blankfs.) defeated the holders, Messrs Tlarrop, Graham, A. King, and Stevenson (s.) by 21 to 13 Last- evening in a game for the Dominion Ferns Messrs Parkinson and Blank, the holders defeated the challengers Messrs Lloyd and Hickson by 14 to 9. •

At the Magistrate’s Court to-day before Justices Michel and 'Evans an offender charged with drunkenness second offence, during the holidays was fined £1 or forty eight hours’ imprisonment A young man in uniform under arrest was charged with a serious offence alleged to have been committed at Stafford between July and September. iScrgt. ; Folley appeared for the Police and Mr. Murdoch for the accused. The latter reflected on the action of the Police at Greymouth who had gone he ford -an in-experienced Justice and obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man wearing the King’s uniform for the offence alleged to be. four months old. Tt had been reported earlier that an information was to he laid and the accused in company with his solicitor had gone to the local police and stated his preparedness to appear at any time to answer the charge, yet in face of that the police at headquarters had taken steps which led to the indignity of ayoung ma n wearing tho King’s uniform being arrested. Sergt. Folley said no doubt the authorities acted with the desire to do what was best. There wore ox iperienced men at headquarters anci their action did not- require any defence from him. Sergt. Folley applied for a remand till Tuesday stating that owing to the races at- Greymouth the Police could not appear earlier. Mr. Murdoch said from the facts given, although the charge was a serious one, bail .should the allowed. His client bad a complete answer to ,the charge and expressed his willingness to meet it at any time. The Bench granted bail accused at- £25 and one surety at £25 Two names were submitted and the Police agreed to accept the brother of accused as bail for the amount stipulated.

Mrs. M. Gooch strongly recommends “No Rubbing” Laundry Help in la packets, for washing silks, linens, muslins, woollens etc.—Advt Try Hayward’s FLAG BRAND PICKLES for flagging appetites—the condiment of the period. Pure, fresh, economical. Ask your grocer. Mrs. Irving has now opened out a large assortment of reward books and books of poem s by the greatest authors also fancy goods and toys suitable for the Christmas trade. Ladies hand hags, and wallets; the latest in Christmas stationery. Hymn and prayer books, bibles and Sunday School requirements always in stock at the Excelsior Book Depot, Revell Street —Advt

If you' are wanting mats, rugs, or curtains for Christmas, have a look at Mrs. ,T. Lloyd's which combine low prices with quality. ' Misses Adison are showing smart; novelties in Crepe-de-chine and voile sailor collars.—Advt.