LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1918, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

A recent hospital report includes: — Pronounced out of danger: Bennett, A. W(Moana). Not reported as severe ease; O’Neill, P. (M.M) Cobden. The Success dredge washed tip today for a return of 37 ozs. 1 dwt. for 00 hours work. A protest against the contemplated removal of Mr. G. C. Rodda from the position of officer in charge of the War Expenses Department in Wellington was made in a.' resolution passed by the Claims Board of the Auckland Patriotic Asociation. Under the new arrangement made by the Government, Mr Rodda is to return to his former position as an official of the Treasury, i he resolution, which is to be forwarded to the Minister of Defence, records the fact that the patriotic societies have always found Mr. Rodda most competent, and that in the performance of his duties as paymaster he .has given .satisfaction alike to the societies ami to the soldiers’ dependents. Chaplain Bladin related at Palmerston North how a .sentry on a transport at anchor at a Home, port had been given instructions not to allow anyone aboard, and how he carried out liis orders. During the night lie heard the chug-chug of a motor-boat alongside. “Throw down that ladder,” commanded a voice from below., ‘‘Sorry, sir,” replied the sentry, “my orders are to let no one aboard.” “But 1 am the Admiralty pilot,” replied the voice. “1 can’t help it if you are Pontius Pilot,” said the soldier, “you can’t come aboard!” Acts like a charm! That’s what thousands say of NAZOL—the handiest and surest remedy for coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d. Refuse substitutes.

Rome people get “cold feet” when they read bad war news, and others when they go to bed without a “Unique” Hot Water Bottle. Ask your Chemist for a “Unique” and you’ll know what sound sleep is. For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Onr» Never fails. 1/6, 2/(1.