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Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1918, Page 2

TTarrv McLean presents at the Westland Opera Hose on Tuesday evening tlie boat]fill Fox’s Film “The Battle of Life,” starred bq Gladys Coburn. A realistic portrayal of a woman’s temptation. supported by a lengthy programme and a good orchestra.

Arrived per S.S. Regulua 200 eases Tomatoes, Nectarines, Apples, Plums etc., Paterson Michel & Co. (Phone No. 2).—Adrt.

The Kapitsa dredge cleaned up on Saturday for 37 oz. (This dredge did not get In good dredging time this week, three shifts being lost through having to stop to replace worn plates in the screen.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that the due date of payment of the Income Tax and Special War Tax is on Monday, the 28th day of January, 1918. Additional tax wall accrue if the tax is not paid on or before 18th February, 191'8.

The Overseas Club tobacco Fund lists for January close on Thursday next. Donations from the public will be most acceptable. Advices received by the last mail show that this fund is providing gifts which are most acceptable and as the number of men on service isrincreasing continuously, there is more and more need for help.

Mr A. Varney, National Secretary of the Y.M.0.A., accompanied by Mr W. H. George will be glad to confer with business people and patriotic workers at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock to discuss the proposals for lied Triangle Day fixed for March. Members of the Red Cross, Liverpool Committee, Churches Patriotic Unio n and all willing to assist in Patriotic work in view arc desired to attend. The Mayor will preside.

The popular annual Floral Fete takes place on Cass Square on Wednesday next. This annual fixture has always proved a very successful and enjoyable one. Wednesday's gathering should prove, as enjoyable. There will be many novelties, and the main features of previous successes are retained. A special item .is that of a decorated liat, with natural flowers and foliage. Competitors and others arc directed to tile programme, which appears in this issue.

The news was received this morning of the sudden death at Timarn on Saturday morning of Mr. Thomas Keen, formerly a well-known proprietor of supper rooms in Hokitika for several years. He was for many years in the employ of the Union Steamship Coy. as cook on the Rotomahana, and also lived at Feilding. Ho was 48 years of age, and leaves a wife, but no family, and a sister and six brothers, of whom Mr Fred. Keen, of Hokitika, is the eld T est.

The inspection of the Ofcira tunnen works by the delegation organised by the Canterbury Chamber of, Commerce takes place to-morrow. The Hokitika and Greymouth delegates proceed to Otira by the early train to-morrow. Those from Hokitika include Messrs Perry (Mayor of Hokitika), Murdoch (Mayor of Kumara), Ward (County Chairman), W. J. Butler (Vice- President Chamber of Commerce)-, Bruce, Mclntosh, Malfroy, and Evans (members of tile Chamber of Commerce). The Hokitika delegates return by motor service on Wednesday evening.

The Christchurch delegation to tile inspection of Otira tunnel tomorrow will consist of the Mayor and Messrs C. H. Hewlett (presidesnt of tho Canterbury Chamber of Commerce), P. Davidson (vice-president), H. R. Smith (Town Clerk) ,H. J. Marriner. H H. Smith, J. 0. Halloran, W. D.'Meares, M. J. Reading (Editor of Lyttelton “Times”) AY. IT. Triggs (editor “The Press”), and IK. C. Huio (editor “The Sun”). The party will leave Christchurch by train to-morrow morning. At Otira it will be met by the AVest Coast party. Messrs AV. Reece, A. Kays, AV. Joynt and J. Jamieson, who are on the AVest Coast at present, also will join at Otira.

Apropos of the interest taken in the subject of the development of tin* Dominion’s resources, a s specially referred to in the paper, “A National Opportnity,” issued by the Westland Chamber of Commerce in December last, it is the intention of the writer to amplify the subject- hv writing a further paper for consideration of the Chamber. In the amplification, more direct, action in regard to development work will be indicated, a scheme of provincial policy for research work and exploration, outlined. The Westland Chamber of Commerce lias every reason to be gratified with the reception accorded the paper on “A National Opportunity” issued by the Chamber in December last. At the request of the Prime Minister, the National Efficiency Board js taking up the subject- mat-tor of the paper for detailed report to the Government, and is asking for further data on the previous points raised. In addition, the Wollngton Central Chamber of Commerce is making the subject matter of discussion at the next general meeting of the members of the Chamber and is asking for further copies of the paper for distribution among members of t|ie Wellington Chamber in advance.

The amalgamation of the different communities of the Sisters of Mercy of the Roman Catholic diocese of Christchurch have Feen successfully concluded. The Sisters from Hokitika, Greymoutli, Lyttelton. St Mary s (Christchurch, with their respective branches, thus become one community and the following are the first superiors:—Rev. Mother Cl aver, Hokitika, Mother Superior; Rev. Mother Alacoque, Lyttelton, assistant Superior; Rev. Mother Philomena, St Mary’s busar; Rev. Mother Agatha, Greymouth mistress of novices. The P ro * perty- recently purchased on Riccarton road, to he known as “Villa Maria” will become their principal convent and novitiate.

Ladies rainproof coats and mackintosh coats are greatly in demand at Schroder’s Clearing Sale, at the small cost of 7s 6d upwards each. All wool small size, children’s sox are being slaughtered for 8d per pair, at Schroder’s great clearing sale. C/an you afford to miss this chance when prices are continually going up.—Advt.

Misses Addiso n have a good selection of house furnishings, including the up-to-date seagrass floor-coverings.—Advt

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. Superior to all otb-'r spirits. Hokitika ladies happiest knitting ■ocks for our soldier boys while “No Rubbintr” Laundry Help does the weekly end iu«r Dee Rros.— Advi. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

The National drink of Australia. In SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest str rngth purest quality and best value.