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Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1918, Page 2

Lieut. Frickieton V.C. and party who returned to Hokitika last night, are visiting Lake Kanieri to.day. The D.1.C., Christchurch, notify their Winter Sale begins on Monday, Lily Ist. A social dance will he held in the Blue Spur Hall on Saturday evening. Good music and supper provided. Gentlemen 2s q-ladies Is—Advt. Mr L. Brown, foreman of the Anchor Steamship, Co, at- Greymouth had a son engaged on the Wimmera as able seaman. The Kokatshi Dairy Factory Company is inviting tenders for the supply of butter boxes, and has also a notification re cancellation of shares. A welcome homo social will be tendered to Albert Yrobleski in Hie Kanieri Public Hall on Friday evening. Admission Is. Ladies a plate. All soldiers invited.—Advt.

Mrs W. Johnson Preston Road, Greymouth, had a sister oil board the W immera, travelling to Australia, accompanied bv her child. Last evening, Mrs Johnson received word I’i‘om Huddnrt Parker and Company, that- there was no news vet of her sister's whereabouts

Mrs I’avlor, of Preston Road, Greymouth. last evening received word from ilie Huddari Parker'C'oy., to the effect that her brother, Mr George Illing north, who was supposed to be on the i’l-fated Wimmcra, as wireless operator, had gone ashore prior to this tre While in Wellington this week, the lion. J. Grimmond M.L.C. had an interview with the lion. J. A. Hannn, Minister cf Education, regarding Educational matters iu Westland the lion. Minister agreed to authorise erection of technical buildings at Hokitika as soon as the plans are submitted and approved. Assent was given also to the purchase of an enlarged school site at Ilari llari. Some minor matters had favourable attention also. The football match Kiwi v. Excelsior which is set down to take place on C'ass Square to.morrow afternoon should provide an excellent game. The teams met three, weeks ago, and on that occasion a draw resulted, each side scoring a try, and the play being of a very even nature. Since then the two teams have had an opportunity to train, and the result of their achievements in this respcjrt should have a. considerable effect on the game. Considerable interest is being shown in the result ns it will affect- the positions of the Clubs in the com petition, each having the same points at present. A collection will bo taken up on the ground in aid of the funds of the two Clubs, and it- is honed that those who take' an interest in the game will add their coin, to the collection box when it comes round;

The ent.-Ic". for 7vicr.Jr.y ; 3 stock sms •it Arahura appeal' in this issue,

Mr X. Warren notifies that he is closing down his business as from July Ist.

The Ixjndon “Times'’ of June 15th was published on paper manufactured from sawdust.

A final reminder is given of Die Methodist Social to be held at St. Raul’s School room to-night. A hearty welcome to all.

The representatives of the local bodies contributing to the advertising scheme for Westland will meet at the l Copnty Chambers this evening at 7.30 ] o’clock to arrange the details of the proposal. The social welcome home being teiiderc to Private A. Vroblfski at Kanieri Public Hall this evening promises to b;* a very successful function, Mrs Frickleton, Lieut. Frickieton, V.C., and his two brothers, have.signified their intention of being present. The Mayor of Hokitika (Mr Perry) will also attend. One of the first messages containing details of the disaster to the Wimmera received yesterday afternoon stated it was caused by an “internal” explosion, A later message made a correction, stating it was caused by an ‘‘external,” not an internal explosion.

A San Francisco message in Australia says the German raided See Adler which was sunk in the South Seas is to be floated. A steamer equipped for salvage left soino time ago. Sho will also try to raise another steamer sunk near by. The free Adler ran ashore and was set- on fire by the crew, but sho is not damaged seriously. William Clausen was arrested in .Christchurch on Wednesday, and a charge of having committed burglary at tile office and residence of Mr Henry Stephenson at Ashburton. On the occasion referred to the. thief took office keys and a sum of money from the house and secured £39/17/2, from the office. It is understood that-, in view of the recent Christchurch burglaries, further charges may be pending against accused.

A telegram 'from Timaru received this morning conveyed news of the death of Mra H. Hyams, widow of the late Mr Henry Hyams, which took place Middenlv last evening. The deceased had been in somewhat indifferent health for some time past, but bad boon about as usual. Deceased who was born m Melbourne, 61 years ago, came to Hokitika. with her father, the lfttc Mr David Beniamin of Hokitika, 51 years af r o and resided in the town until some, six ’ rears ago. when she removed with her husband and daughter to Timaru, where her husband died some two years later. Airs H vnms leaves one daughter (Miss Louise Hyams of the Timaru Telephone Exchange), a stop mother (Mrs D. Beniamin of Hokitika), two sisters (Mrs B Lyons of Stafford, and Mrs J. « • Kelly of Kok.itahi), nnd two brothers (Mr E. G. Benjamin of Wellington, and Mr. .A. E. Benjamin of Hokitika). The funeral t-ook place at Timaru today.

The Caledonian Society held one of its sociable gatherings at the Supreme Hall last night. Thwo wns «i crowded ® tendance of .toting and old. The special guests of the evening were. Lieut. Frickieton V.C. and Mrs 1< rickleton. Among others present wero the Mayor of Hokitika and officers of the sister society at Greymoutli. There was an excellent programme of song and dance and the proceedings wentvery merrily. Lieut. Frickieton was received with full honors, not omitting the skirl of the pipes which struck a very triumphant note. Chieftan Davidson on behalf of brother Scots spoke cor dial words of welcome and congratulation, appreciating the splendid services of ’ their ” hero visitor who had risked his all fo'r ITie safety of those about him. The Chieitau expressed the pleasure felt at hating Mrs Frickieton with them that evening arid their pride in one. who had done so much by giving ber sons for Kmpire service. Severn-1 returned soldiers were present, and the Chieftan referred appreciatively to their services at the front. The congratulatory remarks to Lieut. Frickieton were marked by musical honors, the large audience vising nnd singing “Jolly Good Fellow and winding up with three ringing cheers. Lieut. Frickieton replied modest.lv, thanking the Chieftan and those present for the warmth of their welcome and the kindness shown his mother and the other members ot the family present. Supper was then served and the. programme of entertainment wns resumed subsequently, the whole function passing off' very enjovably. ]t j s pleasing to see so many thrifty housewives paying spot cash for a j large packet of ‘‘NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. ‘‘NO RUBBING” has ban-1 fished washboard slavery. Paterson Michel and Co.