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Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1918, Page 2

The Ivapitca dredge washed up for a return of 45. ounces for 9 days. Dr. Telford has resigned his position, as medical officer at Blackball and offered himself for active service. An interested quarter page display advertisement dealing with the question of National Efficiency will ho found on page one of this issue, and should be carefully considered by every reader. A Euchre Tournament and Dance given by the Red Cross Society to the C’opoer Trail will be held in the Supreme Hall this (Tuesday) evening. Your good prizes have been donated for the euchre. Admission Is Id. —Advt, An article reprinted from the Stratford Evening Post appearing in .this issue gives details of a tribute paid at Stratford to the memory of Lieut. Robert Spence, the well-knon solicitor of Stratford, and youngest son of Miami Mrs David Spence of Rimu, who laid down his life on the battlefields of .Franco.

The Town Hall will be the rallying point* to-morrow evening when tiro public will attend in force the novelty sock concert organised by Mrs Bridgman and a bevy of young Indies in aid of the Copper Trail and Red Cross. Folk are invited to contribute by way of donations, which may be as liberal as patrons wish, and may be either by the miniature socks sent out or in envelopes. A pleasing concert entertainment full of novelty will be submitted, and with the objects to bo helped, and the pleasure to be derived* the Town Hall should ho crowded to the doors. The Town Band will provide a programme prior to the concert. On Saturday morning, a man named Norman Allen Wilton, was just about to leave Westport by one of Messrs Newman Bros.’ cars for Reefton when Sergt. McCrorio and Constable Adams arrested him on charges, that being a first division reservist, he gave misleading statements to the police and had assumed a name other than his own, namely a that of a C2 pass man named .Milieu. The accused was brought before Messrs .T. Simpson and K. R. Fox, Justices, convicted and sen tenced to a month on each charge, the sentences to be accumulative.

* A northern paper says that a hig field of coal has been located on the State mine reserve at Point Elizabeth. The quality is something. between a lignite and a brown coal. Out crops have been observed indicating the presence of the black diamonds, but it, was only recently that the extent was known. If.ad the field been thoroughly prospected before coal mining was entered upon, the railway would probably have been carried along the coast instead of making a diversion inland and have enabled the whole field to be worked more cheaply. The “ Sharpies Suction-Feed Cream Separators’’ (the world’s best), at widely varying speeds, accomplishes the roeord skim of ’OOI-3 per cent. Tt skims elean at widely varying speeds of handle; no other does. It delivers unchanging cream at varying speeds; no other does. Its capacity may be increased at will by turning the handle faster: no other can A whole train of important advantages, which no other Separator manufactured, has or can have, came into existence with, and are incorporated in this wonderful SuctionFeed Separator. No troublesome discs to wash.—Mark Sprot aud Co., Greymouth, sole representatives for the West Const.—Advt.

Competent- authorities calculate tho direct annual cost to N.Z. of the Liquor Traffic as £3,500,000 per annum. The indirect cost is at least as much more. If theroforo, Prohibition is carried into effect at once the saving to the Dominion would bo well over £30,000,000. Hence tho National Efficiency Board’s recomniondotion that compcnation should ho paid—otherwise under the Statute the trade must continue for four and a-half years after Prohibition is carried. Every fair-minded elector, no matter what his personal views, must support- the Alliance Monster Petition asking that the people should hove an opportunity of voting on tho Board’s proposal.*

A resident of Hokitika who some timo ago sent to a Soldier lad in France some hooks of Y.M.C.A. coupons, obtained from tho Post Office, was greatly pleased on receiving theso words in acknowledgement:—“Many thanks for the coupons forwarded. This is a splendid arrangement Im3tween tho N.Z. people and the Y.M.C.A. authorities. Unlike E.P. canteens the Y.M.C.A.’s are most reasonable in the prices they charge for their goods. They do not carry such a variety of stuff as do the E.F. canteens .hut a New Zealander knows they are there for his benefit, and whatever profits may accumulate will ultimately be spent in “bneksbee’’ for the boys. I know of no other Y.M.O.A than our own N.Z. one, which dispenses tea or cocoa and biscuits free of charge to the men. And T have heard many a Tommy, tired and sometimes “fed-up” speak ' gratefully of their treatment at our Y.M.C.A.” Evidence such as that should encourage local people to forward to Franco books of these coupons whenever they can, Delays are dangerous with colds and influenza. Got NAZOL to-day. Better than mixtures or syrups. No cold is NAZOL proof. Is 6d buyß 60 doses.

The. Floral Fete win he held again next year about the last' Wednesday in January. The inward train to Hokitika last evening from Greymouth did not arrive till 8.45 o’clock, the delay being caused by a couple of trucks leaving tlie rails at Awatuna. To-morrow afternoon, commencing at 1.30 o’clock, Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell on the premises, Hampden street, the whole of the furniture and effects of Mr C. M. Malfroy, who is leaving the district. This week’s issue of the Weekly Press will contain 6 pages of illustrations depicting the ceremonies held at Otira in celebration of the driving of the Arthur’s Pass Tunnel. Copies will be available at King’s, .Stationer.

There, was a good attendance at the weekly euchre tournament in St. Mary’s Club rooms last night. The ladies’ first prize (a sot of silverware) was won by Miss Murphy, and the second (cup and saucer) by Mrs W. Sumner. Mr F. W. Feddcrson secured the gents’ first (a silver-mounted pocket book) and Air 0. Sumner the second (a watch chain). After supper had been banded around dancing filled in the latter part of the evening. The dance music was kindly supplied by Miss J. O’Connor (piano), and Air J.Gardyne (accordeon). Mr T. Heonan acted as AI.C.

Thro was a very happy gathering at the Public Hall, Kanieri, last evening when a farewell social was given to Private Alfred Alillner, son of Afr and Airs AV. Alillner, who is home on final leave. The young man (who was in the Post and Telegraph Department) was formerly stationed at Hokitika, but later was transferred to the North Island, and on reaching his 20tli jjurthday volunteered for service. The floor was crowded throughout the evening with dancers, splendid music being supplied by Air and Airs AlcFadyen and Miss Breeze, while the ladies’ committee provided a splendid supper. During an interval, Air R. Wells, M.C.C., on behalf of the residents, extended the heartiest of good wishes for the soldier, conveying the good feeling of the community* to him and their hopes for his safe return from service. Tile guest made a brief and suitable response. The gathering was a very hearty one, and was a thoroughly enjoyable one'. Apples! Apples! Apples! Just landed, 100 eases of cooking and dessert apples—Sfcurmers, Rokewoods etc., 9s to 10s per 401 b. ease. Paterson Michel and C., Ltd. ’Phone No 2, Hokitika Ladies ! Your enthusiasm for the famous “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help does you credit. Strongly recommended for washing all clothes clean without the rubbing slavery. Wm. Perry and Co. Wholesale Agents. Sax blue beaver coats, for children, arc now to be cleared for 10s fid, and 12s fid each. All ladies hats are still further reduced to make room for n tremendous stock to open. H Schroder and Co. —Advt.

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.