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Hokitika Guardian, 12 February 1918, Page 2

The funeral of the late Vel’y Rev. Bean Carew takes place to Gfeymoutli cemetery to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. , , ’ , The I’esMeiice of My. W. Millner, County Overseer Kaniori, has now been connected with the Hokitika Telephone Exchange.

On Friday, 29th March, Saturday, 30th March, and Monday Ist April, the Government Offices throughout New Zealand will be closed for the Easter holidays,

A social will he held in the Three Alile Hall on Friday Feb, 22nd in aid of No 1 . 1 candidate, Aliss Vlyfll. Admission Is. Misses Thomas and Muir, lion, seeThtfiries.—Advt.

The Canterbury Education Board invite applications in this issue for a number of vacancies on Thursday, Febstaff, which close of Thursday, Februruary 28th. An old resident of Westport, Mrs Frank Sontgelij died suddenly ill "Wes* port Hospital oil Sunday. The deceased was born at Atusselburgli) Itelaiitl, and was 63 years of tigth The estates "of 18l deceased jiersbih were placed under the charge of the Public Trustee (luring the month o 1 January including those of Patrick . i. Belariey (Breymbutli), William Graham (Blackball), AM McNiflol (Ross); and John Scott (Hokitika).

A meeting of the Bistrict Racing Con: mittee will take place at Greymouth tonight, when the Botanist case will come up for further consideration, and an application for the removal of the disqualification of F. Langstone will Iw heard.

The many friends of Alt', and Mrs S. G. Ferguson will be pleased tqTn.nlr that they have retui'iieu sitfely’ to New Zealand, after a protracted stay in Australia owing to the serious illness pi Mrs Ferguson. Air. and Airs. Ferguson are leaving Wellington to-day and hope" to reach Hokitika on Friday. 1

The Jnatigahua Times says,—-nr. McEwin sustained a painful accident at tlio Hukarere sawmill on Monday, getting his left hand severely crushed and two fingers badly lacerated through r. log rolling upon it: llWent Intel Reefton for medical attfe'litioil; find tlte' doctors will endeavour to avoid the aiilputation of the injured fingers, though the injuries are very severe.

Mrs Wm Smith of Hampden Street as been advised by the High Comnvis. sioner, Sir Thos Mackenzie from London, on 7th Bee.—“ The latest report of your son. Oorp. ;\V.- A. Smith, from the A nitary Hospital, Hampstead states: —He is suffering from trench feet and gas poisoning. Feet greatly improved hut effects of gas still troublesome. I sincerely tnist flint he will soon lie,- completely restored to health..

At the Magistrate’s C-tfurt, Greymouth yesterday two lads F. W. Noffke and Cecil AlcConchie, escapees from Burnham Industrial School, pleaded guilty to the theft of £3 2s lid pair boots, cap and soft collar, of a total of £5 0s od from the residence of Air. B. Wallace at Kumara on February 6th. A second charge admitted was the taking of a coat, trousers, and handkerchief. from the residence of Charles Alurtha at Otira. Sergeant Folley stated that the greater portion of th. 6 goods had been recovered. The accused wore convicted find ordered to he taken hael to Burnham ;

On Saturday week on the St. Clair (Bunedin) howling green, which was keen, and where the wind was strongly felt, the Bunedin Club rink skipped by Burt started off against Piddington. After the first head was finished tin* Bunedin men had not a howl on tin* green—they were all either in the ditch or out of hounds —and as the St. Clair men managed to keep their lot in play there was no need to measure anything—they had an S.

Mr J. A Frostick, National Efficiency Commissioner, accompanied by his private secretary, .Miss Sapsford, arrived here this morning and were met by mem hers of the Westland Advisory Committee. At 11 o’clock Mr. Frostick met the Committee at the County Cham hers, where matters affecting the working of the Committee were discussed. In the afternoon accompanied by Messrs Ward (County Chairman), and Norman, a visit was paid to the Koka tally Riding. Air. Frostick returns to Greymouth to-morrow morning, and crosses over to Christchurch on Thursday. 1

A meeting of saw mi Hers and others interested in the sawmilling industry was held at Greyrnouth yesterday to set up a special advisory committee in regard to the expansion of afforestation. The following committee was selected: l\fossr s T. S. Coates (Chairman) E. A. Wilkes, I). Tennant, J. Murdoch. J. Jack. W. J. Butler. C. At. Alali'rov and f;. Chapman The committee will meet alternately at Greyrnouth and Hokitika. The committee will not exercise control or advice under the Military Service Act, that branch being still 1011, with the Westland Advisory Committee, and' the saw millers sub-committee, Messrs Butler and Chapman. Subsequently at the Town Hall Air. J. A. Frostick mot the sawmfilers and delivered an interesting address in regard to the works of the new committee, and outlined the scope of its operations in regard to an expansion of the timber industry. The first, meeting of the Committee will take place at Greymouth at an. early date- t

A ball and waltzing competition in ' aid of Miss Vlach, No 1, candidate will be held in the Adelphi Theatre Kumara on Friday evening.

The management of the Harry Me Lean Pictures at the Opera House tonight cordially invite the lady members of the Gondoliers Opera Chorus to attend. Seats reserved.

Mrs A. W. Francis, who was admitted to Westport Hospital on Friday in a unconscious state,' as the result of a stroke of paralysis passed away on'Saturday trio tiling at 8 O’clock witholit having regained, consciousness. Deceased, wlio xfad ft dfitighfer Of the late Mr. Jas. King of Wellington, was only 37 years of age. She is survived by a sorrowing husband and three of a family, the eldest of whom is only 14 years of age.

For the four weeks ended on .Tan. sth the New Zealand Railways Westland section showed the following figure!?, the figures for the same period in\l9l7! being in brackets.—Passengers 38,711 (50,113); season tickets 369, (262); goods, cattle sheep etc. 1630 (1682) timber 6432 tons (8102) ; minerals 26,017 (19,207); other goods 2,231 (2,0.58); Re-venue-—passengers £3,901 (£4251); parcels £639 (£591); goods £7385, (£ 6295) miscellaneous £297 (£286); rents etc., £363 (£361); Total, £12587 (£11,786). A Dunedin paper sfiys that though it is understood that the New Zealand Bowling Associations patriotic effort will .far exceed the £I,OOOO aimed at, the profit Hotn the tournament itself (if any) must be small. This may surprise some at first sight, hut a little examination of the accounts will make things plain. The total income was from entry fees, as follows:—(Eighty rinks at £2 2s per rink £168; 160 at £1 Is per pair, £168; 144 singles at 7s 6d per single, £54. Total £390. Out of this goodly, sum no less than £270 was paid, away in refreshments alonejust plain lunches find afternoon and morning teas. By the time tile secretary has received a fair reward for his weeks of hard work a:nd printing and other expenses have been met there will not he much left of the £l2O balance.

A social and dance tendered to tile Chorus of "The Gondoliers,” by friends, in appreciation of their good work will he held in the Druid’s Hall this (Tuesday) evening at 8 o’clock. Mtisic by Mt. LsCwii. —Advt,. Change for a Shilling ! Dost change for 1/- is a packet of .‘NO RUBBING” Laundry Help—enough for seven washing days! R. J. Lloyd stocks this invaluable aid to Laundry work.

Arrived per S. S. Alexander, cases of tomatoes, nectarines, .apples, plums etc. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd. Fhbne No 2.—Advt. V