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Hokitika Guardian, 11 July 1918, Page 2

The (loath took place on Tuesday, at Westport, of Mrs Flowerday, wife of Captain John Flowerday, a. retired harbourmaster. Deceased was a native of Wellington; 74 years of age. Mr T. Hutchison, S.'M., for the "West land Judicial District, will retire from active service on the bench at the end of the present month. He will in future reside in Onmaru.

The Watnroa Dairy Company is inviting tenders, closing on Saturday, July 27th, for the cartage of cheese and goods between the factory and Ros> railway station.

Ah- W. Millner, of the local Post Office staff, is under orders to transfer to Palmerston North, 'ihe young man has moved attentive to his duties and obliging to tho public, who will wish him every success.

Tht* loving of the copper trail between Wellington ami Auckland is now in full swing. On Saturday Auckland, liad progressed 100 miles and Wellington 33 miles. Every mile, means £220 to the Hod Cross. A fool ball team from the Hokitika District High School journeyed to orevmouth yesterday afternoon to play a composite team of the Marist Brothers School and old hoys. The game was plaved in Victoria Dark, and, aftei a close contest, the Marist team won by three points (a try) to nil. The ground was very greasy. Promotions and appointments among the New Zealand Expeditionary Force ou active service recently announced, include.—Major X. F. Shepherd is transferred from Auckland Regiment, with seniority next before Majoiy I'. Starnes, P. 5.0.. Captain F. J.iFord is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Captain J. A. 15. D:v Motto to bo adjutant N.Z. Wing, 22nd Corps, Reinforcement Camp, and is seconded while so employed. The head of Carbine, the famous racehorse lias now been mounted and placed in a plateglass case in the gallery of the Auckland Museum: 'The head was presented to the museum by the Auckland Racing Club, to whom the skin had been forwarded by Carbine’s last owner, the Duke of Portland. An inscribed silver plate, containing a record of Carbine’s pedigree, performances, and total winnings is attached to the ease. George Neville Newman, who is probably one of the tallest men in New Zealand, pleaded not guilty at the Wellington Magistrate’s Court on Saturday when charged with stealing a set, of gigharness. valued at £5, the property of Alexander Hurley, of Waitotara. On the application of the police Newman was remanded to appear at W’ayerley on July 12th. Bail was allowed in a sum of £IOO.

Arrangements have boon made for the Men’s physical Culture Class in connection with the Technical School. This class commences at the Supreme Hall on Thursday, 18th July at 7 p.m. The instructors are Regimental Sergt-Major A. Follev (recently returned from France) and Mr J. J. Breeze; Sergt. Foiley, who lias specialised in Swedish Drill, will instruct in that subject, while Mr J. J. Breeze will give lesso.m in the noble art of self-defence. Students are now being enrolled with tile director (Mr L. F. do Berry); and none should miss the opportunity thus afforded for physical development.

There was another good audience at the Town Hall last evening though not ns large in numbers as on the previous week, when Rev. \\ . B. Browning of Ross, repeated his lecture on “A trip through .Scotland.” • The address was a very interesting one, and was well given, and was closely followed. The lecture was illustrated by a fine number, of lantern views, ihe light, on this occasion was perfect and t,he views were fine and clear, those present enjoying them, and they added greatly to the success of the address. A retiring collection was taken up in aid of the Highland Belief Fund. A hearty vote to the lecturer was carried at the conclusion, hv acclamation.

On the occasion of Mr Frank Ailgel severing his position as reporter of the Grey Star, a preseUtatioii was made yesterday of a framed photograph ol the staff. The Manager (Mr F. 11. KHgour) expressed the regret of the staff at losing the services of such an able journalist. Mr Angel had been thirteen years in the employ of the company and during that time had made many friends nhd no enemies. No office had a more honest, or conscientious worker. He regretted that the condition of Mr Angel’s health necessitated his giving up journalism. He hoped that the open lifeon the farm would soon restore Mr Angel to his accustomed health and that good fortune would attend his labours'on tile land. Mr Angel suitably applied.

Ladies Rain Coats are now being cleared at 15s fid, 17s 6d, and 255, each : usual price more than double. Girls tweed coats 12s (id, 15s 6d, 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, 2if>. 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. It is pleasing to see so many thrifty housewives paving spot cash for a large packet of “NO RUBBING” Laun. dry Help. “NO RUBBING” has banished washboard slavery. Paterson Michel and Co Because you would rather he well than ill. inhale NAZOL regularly. Penetrating and germ killing—the best protection against coughs and colds.