Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1918, Page 2

Tlie New Zealand Clothing Factory notify that their Overcoat week is extended to Saturday next. The 44th annual meeting of the Hokitika Gas Company Ltd, take 9 place on Wednesday at 7.15. p.m .

A meeting of the Kiwi Football Club will be held in the Drill Hall to-inor-row (Tuesday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp. Every ( member must attend; business important.—Advt. A Social and presentation will bo given to Pte. C.„ Atkinson nt Arahura Valley Hall oil/ Friday evening next. Soldiers, returned or on, leave cordially invited.—Advt

Mrs Richardson, of Greymouth, received the following telegram on Saturday evening': — I ‘Cable received today reports 6-3443 Charles Richardson has been transferred to Holland fop internment. Arrived there on May 16th. (Base Records).

At the Victoria School Friday, Empire Day was not overlooked. At a suitable interval during the day, the pupils were assembled and the Hag saluted. During school hours the Rector (Mr. do Berry) visited tho various class rooms, and referred to the day and the occasion, and its special significance to all British communities.

There was an interesting football game on Cass Square on Saturday afternoon between teams selected from the newly formed Excelsior and Kiwi clubs. . The ground was in capital order but the light rain that fell during the play made the ball greasy. A number of the players showed very fair form and the promise of future improvement. The game ended iu a draw, three points each. Mr. J. Valentine had charge of tho whistle.

For cold in head —inhale NAZOL. For sore throat of tickling cough take some drops on sugar. Used either way NAZOL works wonders. 60 doses Is 6d. For Chronic Cheat Complaints,

| Woods' Great Peppermint Pure, 1/6, 2/6

Mr, T. E: Coat« 3 spoke at Runacga oil Saturday night and met with an excellent reception. A dance will be hold in South Spit School on Wednesday evening next for the purpose of farcwelling Private Clarence Atkinson. Indies a plate.— Advt. ' J

Mr George Holder of Greymouth who left with the I'Jth .Reinforcements and who has seen considerable service in France was recommended for a commission and advice lias been received that he has gained his Lieutenancy on active service.

The s-.s-. Defender, about which there lias been .sortie anxiety during the last week, having been off Grey month during the late rough .weather, has turned up safely at NeisOn, short of coal — having had to burn a number of hardwood sleepers, part of her cargo, in order to enable pdft to be reached.

it Is hardly nccossarv to remind our readers of the advisability of attending the address at the Town Hall tomorrow evening by Mr E. U. Just, the representative of the New Zealand Educational Institute on “The need for Educational Reform,” The subject is .one that should prove of interest to everyone, and a good attendance should result. The chair will be taken at 8 o'clock.

Yesterday, Trinity Sunday, was observed at the suggestion of the Primate of the Anglieian Church, as a day of intercession for victory in the coming clash of arms in Europe. At All Saint’s Church, special reference was made to the occasion, and a special Litany of Intercession recited, while suitable hymns were sung also. At the close of each service, the National Antem was sting, lit indny Churches throughout New Zculhnd now, the singing of the .National Anthem is rendered at the close of all Serviced:

In connection with the Grey byeelection, which takes place on Wednesday, the Labour interest held a monster demonstration in Greymouth on Saturday afternoon, there being an attend anco of from 800 to 1,000 present. Previously Two bands (Blackball it ml Runango)’ had paraded froth the railway station, speeches werfe made by Mr H. E. Holland, Labour Candidate; Mr A. \V. Walker, M.P., for Dunedin, Ron j. T. Paul M.L.Ck, Mr E. J ; . Howard of Christchurch, President of the United Federation of Labour, and Mr P. Fraser, viee-President, Social Democratic party, Wellington.

On Saturday Mr B. Ward, County Chairman, visited tlio Rimu Riding in respect to various road matters arising out of mining developments. At Upper Seddon’s Terrace the road., to Overlook Hill, is threatened by prospective operations, and the question of constructing a deviation lias a?’,sen. This is a matter the Council will require to deal with shortly , and the Chairman’s visit was to familiarise himself with the situation. Lower Adair’s road was visited also, and 1 here some Attention is required to the existing road to facilitate traffic which has .been interrupted temporarily by dredging operations. An improved ton n©ction will bo opened as soon as possible. Air W’ard also visited Lake Kanieri; adjacent to which a road is required for the mining Syndicate which has bought- lately the Humphrey’s water race to be brought ou to the n.v field. A road of some fifty-five chains, vith a bridge across the Kanieri river, is required to give access to the mining field, and a line of road, is to be laid off as soon’ ns the weather permits, and proposals for construction prepared by the County Overseer, Air Afitlner. In the meantime the local body is in negotiation with the Government as.to ft grant for the construction of this important work. While in the Rimu Riding. Air Ward toolc note of the position of Back Creek where it is contemplated establishing an electric pumping plant to serve the, Seddon’s Terraco gold-field. The proposal mooted is to place a lock on the Back Creek drain for the purpose of holding the swamp waters for pumping purposes, instead of drawing the water from the Hokitika river which would be a larger proposition. The visit enabled the Chairman to see the actual position for himself with a tview to advising the Council when tile question came up for determination later on.

Merit tells.' 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. Delays are dangerous with colds and influenza. Get N AZOL to-day. Better than mixtures or syrups. No cold is NAZOL proof. Is 6d buys 60 doses. Though blankets are dear hot water is cheap. Get a North British Rubber Coy’s serviceable rubber bottle made with a “Unique” Stopper—the brand that spells satisfaction. Recommended by nil chemists. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS ig absolutely pure; a pleasant tonic-beverage. Change for a Shilling! Best change for 1/- is, a packet of ,‘NO RUBBING” Laundry Help—enough Tor seven washing days! E. J. Lloyd stocks thin invaluable aid to Laundry work. Get a North British Hot , Water Bottle with the patent “Unique stopper. Made of beet rubber, tight, well vulcanized seams, they last for years, that’s why all chemists recommend them.

JUST LANDED a large consignment of pears and apples—consisting of Cox’s orange pippins,' jonathans, and cooking varieties. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.,—Advt.