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Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1918, Page 2

irii’ioAkiNo recently in Boston, U.9.A., Mr Samuel Com pars, the forceful clearthinking president of the American Federation of Labour, struck a note that cannot but find response in every true heart that loves liberty. “This is not a war.” he declared, “but a crusade by the liberty-loving peoples of the world.” This is indeed the case. It is a crusade, too, mat, bo the “war against war” long, or short, is bound to win out. Never before in the history of tin l world has there been such unity of interests and purposes amongst tho Allies —a unity so profound, so wellfounded, and so far-reaching—ft unity fitly and finally symbolised by that unity of Control* which gives to one. generalissimo supreme command over the whole of the Entente forces on the farflung battle linen of this world war. Never before has there been such complete fraternity amongst Allied nations, such widespread joy of self sacrifice in a great and noble cause. And this unparalleled unity of interests and of purpose, this deep fraternity, and this great joy of self-sacrifice, all proclaim with a certainty that brooks no denial the immense possibilities that the future holds in store for the awakened democracies of the world, and the unescapable doom that awaits autocracy. Mr Gompers struck the right note, and struck it truly, and well, when he urged Labour not to strike nor to “enter into any movement that would make them ashamed to look our soldiers in the face when they bring victory back from tho world war.”

jhv D.T c , Cliri.itchr.rch, notify that their sale finished on July 13th.

Consumers of gas are reminded that ae counts for June must he paid before I p.m., to-morrow to secure discount.

A reminder is given of the social dance to-night at the Supreme Hall in aid of tho Excelsior Football Club. Good music, good floor, good supper. Admission Is.—Advt.

The long overdue mails arrived by the morning train, having been sent round by steamer from Lyttelton to Westport and thence overland liv motor to Beefton. being sent down by train last even ing to Greymouth. The outward mails went forward to Otira tins morning. All informal in respecting the technical classes opening this and next week can ho obtained from Mr. L. F. do Berry, the organising director, who will ho the controlling head to inaugurate the scheme.

At Addington Stock sales on Wednesday 'last prices for pigs wero—Choppers, £(i to £7; extra heavy baconers £‘G to £6/11/-; heavy hn Conors, £5/10/- to £5/15/-; lighter bat-oners, £l/10/- to £5 equal to Bjd. per lb; heavy porkers C 3 fo £3/12/6; light- porkers, £2/10/to £2/17/-., equal to 9Jd. to 10d., per lb.

The funeral of the late Mr Antonio Masciorini took place on Sunday afternoon. There was a large following of relatives ami friends to the last resting place at Stafford cemetery. The Rev Father Clancy conducted the services at St. Patrick’s Church, Stafford, and at the graveside. A number of wreaths were placed on the grave from sorrowing friends. Owing to the unsatisfactory nature of the limelight last Wednesday, Rev. W. B. Browning has decided to repeat his lecture on “A trip through Scotland,” which will he given in the Town Hall, Hokitika, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock, arrnngementshaving been made for suitable light. Retiring collection in aid of Higlilnnd Fund. —Advt. Walter Benyon, of Kumara, one of the Cl draft, when on the way from Greymouth to Reefton on Thursday night, relapsed into unconsciousness in the train at Mawheraiti and as hrougld on io Reel'to'-i and placed in the Hospital, where was still unoouscious up to mid-day on Friday. The remainder of the draft went on to Nelson that morning. Benyon has since progressed favourably towards recovery.

“ Was this an ordinary party or a great celebration, ’’ asked Mr F. V. Frazer, S.M., of a witness in a sly grog case heard at the Magistrate’s Court at Wellington recently. “Just the same as if you had beeu there yourself, sir! ” replied the witness. The. answer efaatcj much laughter. “I Can easily understand why the Chinamen here will 'pay ‘2l s. or more for a sovereign,” said Mr John Myers, the well-known Wellington traveller, to a “Post” repo; ter, speaking about his recent trip to the East. “During my 4ay at Hong Kong several passengers from the ship changed sovereigns and received 275. Id. in English money. I believe the Chinamen use the sovereign for making jewellery.”

When cross-examining n witness in a case in which lie was alleged to have consumed fourteen glasses of beer without having the slightest effect upon him, Mr If. F. O’Leary (at the Wellington Magistrate's Court) said: “The beer did hot come up to expectations. You did not even get a glad feeling?” The witness replied, “No.” “Well, that was hard luck,” added counsel. The election petition in respect to the Grey seat will create a good deal of interest throughout the country. The petition attacks between two and three hundred votes on various grounds of alleged absence, non-residence, denaturalisation, and of course the inevitable “dead men” votes. The hearing of the petition will involve a close scrutiny of the roll and may he a protracted one. The petition will he. heard by two judges of the Supreme Court, and local counsel will appear for the petitioner, with probably outside counsel to represent the defendant.

Reports in regard to the Otira- tunnel works indicate that the progress being made continues to be satisfactory, and it is not unlikely that the engineering stall will he ready to fire the last shot to secure the union of Westland and Canterbury through the mountains, a. few days in advance of the time first mentioned. It is contemplated that Sir William Fraser should fire the particular shot wlrf’li will play so important a part in the consummation of tho hopes of tlio West Coasters to be linked up by a band of steel with' the Eilst Coast and the World at large .

Ladies Itain Coats are now beitlg cleared at 15s tid, 17s Gd, and 255, each; usual price more than double.

Girls tweed coats 12s fid, 15s fid, 17s fid ; suitable for going to school. Call early before they are sold out at H. Schroder and Co.—Advt. For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. 1/6, 2/fi. The unique feature of the “Unique” brand Hot Water Bottle is that it is easily filled without ‘spitting’ and never cracks, leaks or breaks at the joints. All chemists.