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Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1918, Page 2

A meeting of the Red Cross Society will be held in the hospital rooms to-night at 7 o’clock.

There was a decided delay in the reception of telegraphic news here this morning. Up to 11.16 o’clock no press messages came to hand. The only explanation received was that Greymouih •iffiec had not got connection with Christchurch till ten o’clock. A final reminder is given of the important. auction sale of properties furniture and effects in the estate of the late Thomas Orr, which takes place bn the premises Fitzherbert Street south to-uiorrow afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. .Messrs M. Houston and Co arc the auctioneers, and fuller particulars appear in another colurftn.

“What happens in file case of a man who is reported killed and ■ who returns to New Zealand and finds that his wife has married again?” asked a member of the audience at a Second Division League meeting at Palmerston North amid uproarious laughter. “That depends on circumstances,” replied Mr Robertson. “Oli, you needn’t laugh,” said the questioner, “I know of a case.. That’s why I asked.” “So do It” shouted another member of the auflience.

A few drops of NAZOL on lump sugar instantly soothe sore throats and re move huskiucss. Equally effective for coughs and colds. Sixty doses Is 6d. Get genuine NAZOL. The lending medicinal beverage of age. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

i The fru. Tut.n Amhuiar.ee lirrgade beg j ’to acknowledge with thanks the fol- 1 lowing donations to the Red Cross Fund (N’.Z. Branch) : Mrs Doctor £1 Is i Mr ]{. Renton £l. Proceeds of dance I at blue Spur £1 3s 'ld. The Society is also in receipt of a jar of honey from Mr Jack Mere wont her.

The date of the chawing of‘the.Bed Cross art union (Saturday next) is now fast, approaching and there is a decided call for tickets. The prizes are all of considerable value whilo the object of the art union should be sufficient to make a. -call on all spare sixpences to take further tickets. The drawing will take place on Saturday night. A rather serious accident, happened to Mr. A. Munro, our local baker, on Monday morning. It appears that ho went into a small room close to the. bakehouse, and got a small box for lighting purposes, and without looking to see 'if it was empty or not, placed it in the furnace, with the result that an* explosion took pla'ee. The box contained three or four plugs of blasting powder. Mr. Munro was severely burned oil the face, chest, and right arm.— Murchison Standard. Lieutenant \Y. J. Organ, who lias been awarded a Military Cross, was for three years prior to his enlistment, Mayor of Eastbourne (Wellington). Lieut. Organ was horn in Westport, and was educated at St. Patrick’s College, and entered - the Patent Office as a clerk. lie studied law, and ultimately commenced to practise that profession. lie entered into partnership with Mr. F. 0. Bolton, and later continued to practise on his own account. He en listed as a private shortly after the ■commencement of the war, and gained his commission in' Trcntham Camp, and finally left Now Zealand with the 13th Reinforcements in May, 1016, with the rank of second-lieutenant. Since his arrival in France he has seen continuous service. This year he was gazetted neting-oaptaiu. He was for several years one of the finest hockey play ers in Wellington, and was a' member of the Hockey Association. The breaking up of the drought in Now South Wales and Queensland will he very welcome in those districts. Letters of a fortnight ago described in gloomy terms of how, as lias so often happened in Australia, a period of bounteous rainfall is being iollowed by a spell of exceptionally dry weather, ajid reports from many districts indicate that drought conditions are reigning already. The area affected is spreading rapidly, and if rain does not comes soon the conditions may become alarming. The writer concluding said 'heavy tra.inloads of emaciated stock were already passing from the most affected districts to those least affected, and doleful stories of stockowners’ troubles were coming in from all directions. The most serious trouble at the moment is in the central, northern, aiul coastal districts, and fodder everywhere is going to record prices. Only early rain will save, the situation. This has apparently come, and with its great recuperative powers tho drought stricken districts will soon he a smiling green country again, Tho special tournament, concert and dance in St Marys’ Club rooms last evening drew a very large audience. The hall was packed beyond standing, room. The following wore the prize winners, only five games ol cards being played,—Mrs Allardyee, Ladies Ist (a hand-bag); Miss A. Little, Ladies if,-id (a silver ornament); Cents Ist (a Thermos Flask), Mr T. Ileenan; Gents 2nd (a packet of stationery), Mr G. Head. The Booby prizes fell to Mrs R. Fane, and Mrs Moore. After the tournament a short- concert was given and proved a decided success: —Song, Mi s J. A. Doctor (encored); Recitation. -Mr Phil Kortegast (oncorn!); Song, Mr Ivon Wilson (encored); Song Mr J. Malloy (encored); Song Mr Fitzgerald (encored); Violin Solo, Mr W. Farrar (encored); Song, Mr Thos. Hogan •(encored); Whistling Solo, Mr W. Swift (Twice encored). The accompanists for the conceit were Mrs Ivon Wilson, Miss A. Stopfortb, Miss M. Devaney, and Mr A. IT. Lawn. At the conclusion of the programme, the Secretary on behalf ofVSt Mary’s Club returned thanks to the performers .for tlic kindness in contributing items. Supper was then handed around, after which dancing was indulged in until the small hours of the morning. '1 lie dance music was kindly supplied by Miss 0. Breeze with extras by Misses Daly, and Hoenan, and.Mr A. Lawn. Brisk demand for “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. Remember “Clothes washed white and out by nine” when ‘NO RUBBING’ is used. 1b 3d a packet. John Parkhill.

Baby won’t cry with pain or cold if you put him down with a North British Hot Water Bottle. But look for the "Unique” Stopper. It ensures you again leaks. All chemists. Ladies Bain Coats are now being cleared tit 15s fid, 17s Gd, and 255, each ; usual price more than double. Girls tweed casts 12s fid, 15s Gd, 17s Gd; suitable for going to schooL Call early before they are sold out at H. Schroder and Co.—Advt. . Special attention is called to a line of men’s working shirts, slightly soiled, at specially reduced prices, at Misses Addison, Hamilton 3treet. —Advt. Sax blue beaver coats, for children, are now to he. cleared for 10s Gd, and 12s Gd each. All ladies hats are still further reduced to make room for a tremendous stock to open. H Schroder and Co.—Advt.