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Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1918, Page 2

Our weekly supplement is issued today to our readers and it will be found to contain many articles of special interest.

Mrs James Baxter, formerly of Greymouth. and now residing in Christchurch, has been advised that her son, Willie, who left New Zealand last November, is missing. The ddatli of. Mrs Brebner, wife of Mr Thomas S. Brebner, Greyniouth, took place at the Grey River Hospital, yesterday morning. The deceased who was 47 years of age had been ailing for a few weeks past. Deceased leaves a husband, two sons, and a daughter. The weather which for tho past week has been of a very stormy nature shows no sign of improving. Last night continued very rough and boisterous and to-day there was no improvement, tho day being wet and stormy, a boisterous ■ souths westerly gale blowing. There is a very heavy sea running, and shipping movements are suspended. The Lady Liverpool Committee is in receipt of a cheque for £2 10s from Messrs M. Houston and Cov.. being the proceeds of a public sale of a picture donated by Air. Adamson at'' a rctecinti auction. The contributors to tlie proceeds were:—Alessrs R. Adamson, J. J. Mclntosh, P. Renton, M. Houston, Airs D. Dicdrichs, each 10s. Tho boisterous weather last night interfered with tlie celebration of ' Empire Day at the Town Hall. There was a very fair attendance considering the wildness of the night, but the noise of the \yind prevented the speakers being heard over Die hall, and under all circumstances it was decided to postpone the patriotic gathering to Wednesday night next. Before dispersing, the assemblage sang with marked heartiness. three verses of the National Anthem.

Corporal Furness J. Fleming, nows of whose death came to hand during the week, was the third son of Mr A Fleming of Kokatahi., He was 24 years of age and for several years was in the employ of Mrs Baird of Lower Kokatahi. Ho enlisted and went with the 12th Reinforcements. Advice is now' to hand that he was wounded on April fith and died from his wounds on April 6th. Deoeased was a bright and intelligent young fellow, who was very popular with all who knew him.

Tiie Pac-foa will call for Bruce Bay, Paringa, and Gkuru on Monday night. The many friends of Mr and Mrs J. S. Langford of the Kanicri Forks power house, will hoar with regret of the death of their only daughter aged four years which took place this morning. Mr C. E. Stratham, M.P., for Dunedin Central who was in the first hallos for the B Class of the Second Division, lias been examined by a Military Service Board, and classed 02 Mr and Mrs. J Morgan, of. Greymouth have been advised that their eldest son, John, who left New Zealand with the 28th Reinforcements, has been reported as missing "From 12th May.

Iu connection with the services at All Saints Church to-morrow (Trinity Sunday) there will he special intercession by request of the Primate (the Bishop of Dunedin) for victory in the coming great battle.

Mrs Stewart of Waimangaroa, has received word that her brother, Private William McEarlanc who was serving on the Western Front had died of wounds. A brother, Robert who served in the Boer War, and also at ftunoa, is an instructor in camp at Trenthnm.

One of the Defence officers, Major U. E. Andrews, who was appealed for by the Commandant, at Wellington on Monday, had, it was mentioned to the Military Service Board, the distinction of being the last officer to leave Ga*.lipoli during the evacuation. He was in command of the rearguard, which was if necessary to have been sacrificed.

Says a Kumara correspondent: From reports current, two—if not more publicans r of this town, will allow their licenses to go by the board next month. Should the rumour provo correct, it is doubtful if the hotels left will he .able to cope with the • extra trade as there will be only eleven left to supply the needs of a thirsty population —men, women and children, of a total of 500 souls, but they will have to do the best they can under the altered cireven if it entails the employment of extra liands.

Several men classed as fit for active service have appealed' of- late to the Military Service Boards upon the ground that they hav c been wrongly medically classified and have produced doctors’ certificates to that effect. Cold water was thrown on these appellant at the- last sitting of the Second Can-

terbury Military Service Board by tlie chairman (Mr 11. 5V - Bisliop). “Wo havc nothing whatever to do with the medical aspect.,’’ he informed one appellant. “We are hound to accept the Medical Board’s . certificates.” An appellant applied for a medical re-exami-nation. “We have no power to grant that,’’ replied Air Bishop.

A few days age writes a Taupiri correspondent of the Waikato “Times,” a land agent took a client out tp inspect a farm in that district. Noxt day an individual claiming to be the client’s brother arrived and asked to have a look over the farm, after which he said he would buy it. fie then asked about a trap and horses, and a buggy and a pair being brought out he bought them for £65, giving a cheque for the amount. Subsequently he visited a neighbouring farm, and after inspecting it, decided to buy it also, and securing a blank cheque from the owner, filled it in for £.50 as a deposit. Returning to the first farm he took over tne buggy and pair and drove away. On the cheques being presented they were marked “No account.” Neelless to say the owner of the buggy and horses liaa seen nothing of them, and he wouiu be glad to learn of their whereabouts.

Advice has reached banks and stockbrokers dealing with war loan script, that after May 31st, no application for this stock is to be accepted, unless it is made direct to the Treasury by the investor himself. The appeal rate of interest only will bo allowed on stocky purchased after that date, bo that, instead of getting 4J nor cent., as at present investors will receive only 3 per cent. It is possible, therefore, that there will shortly lie brought into force the compulsory clauses of the Finance Act 1918 a provision of which is that where “the Commissioner of Taxes has reason to believe that any person has not subscribed in proportion to his means,” he may call upon that person to subscribe up to six times the yearly average of the la-nd and income tax (exclusive of excess profits duty) paid or payable, by him for the three years ending March 31st., 1918

“Oo dere’s a bogie man!” said trie fear-stricken voice of a toddler as she ran and buried her face in her mother’s skirts in Wellington on Tuesday last. The child had every reason to ’shrink, for a soldier in a modern gasmask is a fearsome sight. One so equipped stood outside, the wa r relies exhibition as a striking advertisement for what was to be seen within. The mask (No 3) is “quite a business,” and after seeing one can imagine how men may bo overtaken by the poisonous gaß before they adjust the mask properly. In the early stages of the war, the men found the “pig snout” masks fairly effective, but the later German gases could not be stopped by the chemicalsoaked mask, and in the later ones the,, air had first to pass through a canister, loaded with chemicals, the weight of which (some ’6lb) is such that it has to bo carried in a small bag that hangs in front. A stout- rubber tube runs from the canister to tho mouth. The exhaust air is expelled by means of a thin flexible rubber mouth, which can only bo opened slightly by exhalation and closes tight with inhalation, ensuring that the air breathed shall pass through tho purifier. One tells another! Thus the fame of “ NO-RUBBING ” Laundry Help is continually spreading. Is plackets everytime.—Dee Bros.—Advt.

National Effeiency is weakened by coughs and colds. Prevent this by taking NAZOL. One dose a day keeps colds away. Sold everywhere Is 6d. JUST LANDED a large consignment of pears and apples—consisting of Cox’s orange pippins, Jonathans, and cooking varieties. Pat©rson Michel and Co. Ltd., —Advt. Wise mothers keep NAZOL handy. Better than mixtures or syrups for coughs and colds. Good for all ages. Acts like a charm.. Sixty doses Is 6d. Merit tolls. The phenomenal sales of North British Rubber Coys’ Hot water Bottle with the “Unique” stopper is the best evidence of their undoubted quality and service. All chemists. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6, 2/6 I