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Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1918, Page 2

The Pa cron sailed early this morning for Onehunga. The death of Mr. Hugh Webster of Ngnkawaii, (Westport) took place on Wednesday after a brief illness. He leaves a widow and two children. He was a well-known storekeeper. Private R. AY. Jenkins, attached to the Machine-gun Corps, was killed in action. If is parents reside at Sergeant’s Hill* Westport. Private Jenkins was 23 years of age. He left with the 13th Reinforcements.

The caretaker of the Westport Municipal Bath reported to the Borough Council that the revenue for March was £9 19s Id. Receipts for March last year were £3 14s. To date" this year £4O 3s,Sd; last year £47 9s (Id.

Westport gas works annual report ' shows:—Oas manufactured ‘27,775, G00 cubic feet, coal carbonised 2051 tons ; rate per ton 12,000 cubic feet. Tar made 20.010 gallons: coke made 895 tons, coke per ton .of coal 8 cwt.> Gas accounted for 20.101,700 cubic feet, gas unaccounted for 1,010,900 cubic feel or 0.52 per cent, decrease in gas consumed 1,020,000 cubic feet.

“.Tack" Rennie, son of Mr. George Rennie of Westport, killed in action in Franco, loft with the 13th Canterbury Infantry and sailed with ' the 9th Contingent. He gained his Military Medal in the Battle of the Somnie. Prior to enlisting, he was einployed by , Mr. 1). McLcllan on the Westport Roe ft oh railway tunnel work, •lust before the present big offensive, he was waiting furlough to get mar riod in England. A second son of Mr. Rennie was killed in action. A third son, William, Is going into camp with tile next draft. An elder brother George, is serving as an'engineer on a transport. The Rennies have one of the finest records of, service for King and Country In the Puller district.

•Mr Ernest. W. Spencer (formerly of Roof ton—well known in mining and racing circles) is now in Glasgow, occupying the position of inspecting officer lor Woolwich at one of the national filling factories. His duty to supervise a large staff of examiners to ensure that nothing hut perfect and reliable work leaves the factory. While residing in \cw Zealand from 1898 to 1810, Mi: Spencer was general manager.of the Consolidated Coalfields group, and the owner of several racehorses. A. few years were spent, in New South Wales and on the West Coast of Africa, hut latterly all mining work has been put aside for'-munition work.

The says:—There was a. largo attendance ait the Groyinouth Council Chain hers last night when a meeting was called to consider the advisability <of forming a Caledonian Society i». Greymoutli. Tt was unanimously agreed that the Society should he formed to he known as the Grey Caledonian Society. .Mr I*. Mackenzie'was elected, Chief; Mr D. Teiinont, Treasurer, AL A. F. Spiller, Secretary; and Alessrs 0. Mebean, JJarrowmau. T. AlcKcnzie and Armstrong a Committee. The election of Chieftons was held over until the next meeting to enable'member* from the country to join the Society.

A remarkable case of a returned soldier b ;| s been brought under the notice of a Gisborne reporter. A labouring man who went to the war from Unit district, returned * recently. having been discharged under most umisipd circumstances. The third finger of his left hand, through some defect of the muscle, was stiff and would not straighten out more than an inch or two. Whilst in camp in England it was pointed out to him that the finger was useless, and he had better have it re. moved. The Gisbornite consented to the operation, and imagine his dismay, when' his hand was first dressed after the operation, to find the second or middle linger, a perfectly sound member. had been taken ofl by mistake. The gentleman who vouches for the absolute accuracy of the story, added that the man, now "back in Gisborne, and discharged, was contemplating going into the hospital to have the useless finger removed.

A 'Wellington resident has received a letter from his mother, residing in Edinburgh, in the course of which' she says: “We know now there is a war on, as everyone is on ration. We get cards for all foods. I am only allowed Jib of tea a fortnight, lib of sugar, Jib of butter or margorine, ham, cheese or anything by weight, weekly. Prices are more than double now. Wo arc afraid to buy fancy cakes, as very often they are not lit for eating. We are only allowed to buy Jib of sweets at a time, and they, too, cost more than twice what they did before the war. If we go into a simp for anything we are asked to produce our cards, and won’t be served unless they are shown. AYe are only allowed to buy goods at one shop of a. kind—one butcher, one grocer. and so on. People stand in queues for hours waiting to be served. Should anv more of your New Zealand Iriendscall io see me, I don’t know what T could give them, but no doubt- .1 would try to get something good.”

Get a North British Hot Water Bottle with the patent “Unique stopper. Made of best rubber, tight, well vulcanized seams, they last for years, that’s why all chemists recommend them.

' Our weekly supplement is “unavoidably held over to-day. An announcement in respect, to tlie celebration of xVrtzac Day in Hokitika., appears in this issue. The monthly meeting of the Hokitika School Committee will bo held at the Town Hall on Monday at 7 p.m. A meeting of the. Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Tuesday next.

A meeting of ladies willing to assist with the refreshments at the Returned Soldiers social dance on Thursday evening next, will be held at the Over, seas Rooms tin’s evening at 7.30 'o’eloek The friends of Mr. “Gil” Louden of Hillmans will regret to hear that lie met with a painful accident while working in the bush this week, having cut his leg just above the ankle with an axe, necessitating medical aid.

McLean’s Pictures at Westland Opera House, Tuesday 23rd.— First appearance of Hector Barry, actor, lecturer. Come and see the beautiful films, star picture, comics, travelogues in New Zealand'scenery. Good orchestra. A motor * ear leaves Rimu for .McLeans Pictures oil Tuesdays and Fridays.

The following additional contributions to the Y.M.C.A. trench fund have been added to the list at the County Office during the week: —proceeds oi juvenile bazaar conducted by Eva Ross. Madge Ross, and Belle Wilson, £‘lS 8s fld; Mrs T. Brown, sale of cover .ill ss; H. Norman ss. A remittance on account of local receipts is ,to be made to Headquarters during next week.

Very much interest is being shown in t the “Old Pupil Stall” at the forthcoming School Bazaar in the Drill Shed on May 2 and 3. Practically all the old pupils are contributing something to the school that- helped them on in life. The Rector invites all who have not so far sent their gifts to forward them to the school so that they can be classified. Already gifts have arrived from as far away as Auckland, and a good show is predicted. The old pupils arc rising to the occasion.

The ‘Old Boys’ of Hokitika'School arc entering with zest into the bazaar proposal and already • gifts are rolling in. Two of the earliest gifts to arrive of substantial value, arc a beautil'ul'Tip-to-date Butcher’s Pressman Camera valued at twenty pounds, given by Mr D. ,J. Evans; and a picture benefit to be given by Mr W. Pritchard of the Peerless pictures in 1 lie Princess Theatre, on Wednesday. Already there has boon a great demand for tickets for this entertainment, when a super feature p reel film entitled “the Pearl of Paradise,” will he screened.

Wantod to buy bottles of any description; top prices given. Apply, W. Hall, .Dunedin Hotel, Rovcll Street.— Advt.

Gooch’s cars leave the Garage at 2 p.m. evory Saturday for the Golf links. Advt.

No need to scald your hands filling ordinary Hot Water Bottles. Get a

North British Rubber Coy’s “Unique” bottle that prevents the water bubbling up. AH chemists.—Advt. “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help in I/- packets—the delight of thrifty wives. John Parklull. Fitzherbert Street

Better than mixtures or syrups is NAZOL—the money-saving remedy for coughs and colds. Ready for use when bought. No Cold is NAZOL-proof. Latest Millinery; latest in dress goods; latest winter coats and knitted coats are showing at F. Schroder and Advt.