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Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1918, Page 2

The entries for Monday’s fat stocksale at Arahura, appear in this issue. The Military Medical Board will examine reservists at. Hokitika on Monday 12th August at 10 a.m. A quantity of timber is at pres.mt being railed north from the Ross line district. Yesterday a train of 11 trucks passed through the town an 1 to-day a train of 28 truck loads passed on its wav to Oivymouih.

The steamer Paoroa arrived at Gr;v mouth late last night, from Olcarilo, where she has been bar bound for some weeks, getting out yesterday aftern >m. The vessel has repairs to bo effected before sailing for Hokitika and is in charge of Captain Vasta. At a meeting of the Red Cross Society last, evening, it was decided to make a canvass of the town to-morrow in connection with the sale of Art Cniqn Tickets. Those people who have n&t already purchased tickets will therefore have an opportunity to do so, thereby assisting the Red Cross to carry on the good work it is doing at tho various fronts,

Word has just been recoi -ed in Hokitika. from Bruce Bay, that Unriy Kelly, a well-known Maori >f that district had died after a: brief illness. Deceased only complained of not feeing well for a day or t-vrt) before bis death, and was found dead in nod mi, morning, having evidently died : n Ins sleep. Tin; burial took place this day week, and the Rovd. "Wilson combi ;:ed the funeral service.

The following will represent the Excelsiors in their match with the Kiwis on Saturday on Cass Square at 3 o’clock • —M. Valentine. R. McDonald, 11. Rutland, J. Smith, J. Mosley, O. Maunder, L. Ross, E. Heenan, 0. Aitken, \V. Thompson, R. Baskin, P. Kidd. W. Leslie, L. fitopforth, 11. Davidson. Emergencies—A. Duncan, J., Haile. AU players must be on the ground at 2.80 o’clock sharp. Any player unable to he present must, notify the captain.

Tho marriage was celebrated at St. John’s Church, Westport, on Monday hv the Rev. J. J*’. Conrc.v, of Air Cecil Sharpe of Dunedin to Miss Dolly Falla, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Falla. .Miss Edith Falla was bridesmaid, and Mr Fred Blaxall was best man. The happy couple were the recipients of many testimonies of es-

teem, including a substantial gift from the Pierrots of which the bride had l>een a member. Mr and Mrs Sharpe left overland for Dunedin.

A mceiing-of the Trustees of the R.u ings total: takes pla-ce on Tuesday atfernoon at 3 o’clock. Mr. L. F. de Berry left last evening en route to Morton and was accorded n hearty send-off at the railway station, i

The Public are reminded of the drawing of the Red Cross Art Union wliic-li takes place to-morrow evening at the Town Hall at 9 o’clock.

At last night’s meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council, when dealing with the celebrations regarding the Otira tunnel Or. Doogan stated that the Mayor of Christchurch should ho informed that if he wishes Greymouth to chip in he should confer with the Mayor of Greymouth, nnd not go to Hokitika or R-:>ss for information about ’Greymouth’. The Mayor (Mr. J. D. Lynch) stated that the Council could reiy upon the matter being puton a proper basis. The men from Karnmea who had to appear before the Military Board at Westport- on Friday had rather an exciting trip through. They started in • motor car from Karamoa only getting a short distance before the pin from the steering wheel came out. The ear ran into the bank breaking the front wheel and throwing Mr Edwards out and also severely shaking the other passengers. They obtained Dr Thornier’s car "which carried them to the lvar-.unea end of the beach. It then broke down The men then walked the beach to Noilson’S, wired to town for a car, which brought them to Westport, arriving at 10 p.m., after leaving Karatmeu at 10.30 in the morning.,

The campaign to secure to poll on the Efficiency Board’s proposals fo£ the elimination of the liquor traffic with compensation of the liquor traffic with compensation to the extent of a maximum of -It millions sterling will in all probability open in New Zealand on August 1. At Dunedin last week, the Rev. R. K. Davies, said it was anticipated that this appeal would touch ft much larger section of the community than any other prohibition campaign in the [>ast were actively supporting the proposals of the Efficiency Board. The campaign would be short, sharp and it was fully expected that the 300,000 signatures, which was the number aimed at, would be secured in time for the opening of Parliament-, when the monster petition would be presented to the House. ’Hie ministers of all churches were being asked to devote a service on Sunday, July 28th., to this special question . * News was received yesterday to the effect that Mr Harold Kittelt-y had been killed by accident at or near Auckland Deceased was a native of Greymouth, he ing a son of Mrs W illiam Kittclty now of Auckland. A few years ago he married Miss May Noble, a daughter of Airs Gillingham, of Greymouth. Air Norman Ivittelt-y of Cobden, is a brother of the deceased. The late Air Kittclty followed the occupation of carpenter and removed to Auckland district, a short time ago to try his fortunes in that district. The news of his J sudden death came as a- shook to hks many friends here, and to his widow, child, and relatives will he extended sincere sympathy in their bereavement-. This is the second loss of a like nature that the Kittclty family have experienced in a comparatively short- period, William, another son and brother, having bocu killed in action at Gallipoli, llis father, the late Win Kit’telly, was for'many years storeman for Air F. Campbell of Greymouth. Deceased leaves a wife and son. He was a splendid foot bailor nnd played many excellent games for the Star Club, and was also >t West Coast representative;

Hokitika Ladies! Your enthusiasm for the famous “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help docs you credit. Strongly recommended for washing all clothes clean without the rubbing slavery. Win. Perry and Co. Wholesale Agents.

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” Stepper. It ensures you again leaks. . All chemists. Ladies Rain Coats are now being cleared nt 15s Gd, 17s Gd. and 255, each; usual price more than double. Girls tweed coats 12s Gd, 15s Gd, 17s Gd; suitable, for going to school. Call early before they are sold out at H. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Sax blue beaver coats, for children, are now to be cleared for 10s Gd, and 12s 6d each. All ladies hats are still further reduced to make room for a tremendous stopk to open. H Schroder and Co.—Advt