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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1918, Page 2

The rainfall for 24 hours ended this morning, at 9 o’clock, was 1.G7 inches.

In order not to clash with the reception to Lieut Frickletou V.C, St, Mary’s •euchre tournament has been postponed until Thursday evening.

The Alinistor of Defence lias received advice that the transport conveying the main part of the 3/tli Reinfoicements lias reached another port of call —all well.

A parade of Territorials and Senior Cadets is called for to-morrow (Wodnes- | day) at 2.30 p.m. at the Drill Shed t.o ' take part in the welcome to Lieut. S. Frickieton, V.G. i Mr Clement Vvragge informed an 1 Auckland “Star” reporter that ho had | not personally observed the new star. ! Its appearance, in his opinion, was a sure indication of the correctness of the theory of “partial impact” put forward sonic years ago by Professor Bickerton, of Christchurch, to account for the generation of heat and light in 1 tho stars. Tie felt that no finer illn-s- ---■ t rat ion of the theory could be given. F. Schroder and Co. are showing a ! number of lines at very reasonable prices, hat compare very much to your 6:iisfaction. Covert coatings and melange costume cloth exceptionally good value. The new costumes are really good value comparing to last season. Inspection invited at ,F. Schroder and Co.*—Advt,

Rome returning soldiers are expected lo arrive by the Jackson motor-mail service shortly after 7 o’clock this evening'-

The sub-committee appointed by the Westland Chombcr of Commerce to go into the matter ol technical education meets at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock this evening to draw up a report on the subject in question. The lady members of the Overseas Club are invited to eo-oporate in the function to Mrs Frickletou at the Overseas to-morrow by assisting with the refreshments, and plates will Re acceptable.

’The fortnightly euchre tournament and dance will he held in the Araliura y.,Hey Tlgll on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Prizes kindly donated by Mr and Airs Ward, and Mr and Airs .1 am ieson. —Advt.

A Social-Dance will be held in the Drill Shod to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, commencing after the send-off in the Town Hall and welcome to Lieut. Frickletou, V.C. A pleasant evening is assured, with good music and a good door.

A serious accident- happened on Saturday to Mr. Patrick Keenan of Rimu, while engaged at work in the bush for the Mnnanui sawmill. While engaged at work a large tree rolled on him causing a bad fracture of his leg above the knee. The injured man was brought to Westland Hospital as soon as possible, where his injuries were attended to. The following are the names of the nominators of the lion J. Griixnnoud fot re-election as a tnembor of the Canterbury Education Board: —Greymouth, Messrs J. Tennant, W. Blair and W. If. Purfitt; Cobdcn, Messrs A. Harrison, A. J. Gunn, A. V. Bissett; ltoss, Messrs S. P. Evans and A. Upjohn; Woodstock, Mr E. A. Wells; Hokitika, Messrs A. Aitken and Jas, King. Tliere will ho a send-off to the reinforcements and a welcome home to returned men at the. town Hall to-morrow night. The Overseas Club is making the arrangements for the function which will be on the usual popular lines. A pleasing programme for the entertainment has been drafted, and addresses will be given. Subsequently the men will be entertained with their friends at the Overseas Club where, supper will he provided in the soldiers’ room.

Sir James Allen, referring at Welling ton, to complaints of alleged ill-treat-ment of military prisoners who are held iu the Wanganui detention barracks, stated that tie had made, some preliminary enquiries, and the reports so tar indicated that things were satisfactory, but he was taking steps to have a full investigation made. Instructions had been given to the Defence officer iu charge of the barracks to see that no ill-treatment of prisoners took place, and he had issued instructions himself to the same effect,

We regret having to record the death of Sister Angela Keefe, which took place at Christchurch yesterday. The Sister was well-known in Croymouth and Hokitika. She came to Hokitika from Eiinis, Ireland, in 1872, and was 78 years of age at the time of her death* She was one of the first band of Sisters to come to the West Coast and after remaining in Hokitika for some time came on to Greymouth and assisted in the good work at the Convent of Mercy there. She had completed 63 years of life in religion. At the Princess Theatre last evening Pollards Pictures attracted a crowded attendance. “The Secret Kingdom” serial was brought to an attractive finish. all ending well, with a gorgeous wedding and a pretty finale. There was an interesting gazette and theii “The Sawdust Ring” completed a

fine programme. The drama was an intensely human one, the acting of the hoy and girl being remarkably good and full of clover points, and touching scenes, patrons unanimously expressing their great pleasure at the excellent, presentation.

The farewell concert to departing soldiers at the Town Hall to-morrow night will be enhanced by the presence of Greymouth singers, it being expected that bath Mr Aldridge and Mr Short will be contributors to" the programme. At this function (which will be attended by Lieut. Frickletoit, V.C.) a welcome home will be extended to returned men. The principal speakers will be the Mayor (Mr Perry), Lev. Dr. Holloway and Mr. L. F. de .Berry, Vice-President of the Overseas Club. The soldiers, their friends, and the entertainment party will be entertained subsequently at the Overseas rooms.

The arrangements for Lieut. Frickletoil’s receptions at Hokitika to-morrow -have been varied, to the extent, that the visitors will arrive by motor car from Grey mouth, instead of by train. The Mayor and Councillors will receive the party officially. The bands, schools, returned soldiers and territorials (including cadets) and the public will meet the party at the Pioneers’ Memorial, where a procession will he formed and proceed to the r lown Hall, where the reception takes place. Flic remainder of the programme will be as announced already. The Mayor, County Chairman, and Hon. 11. L. Michel will he the speakers. Brisk demand for “NO BIBBING” Laundry Help. Remember _ ‘ Clothes washed white and out by nine” when ‘NO RUBBING’ is used. Is 3d a packid. John Parkhill.

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