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Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1918, Page 2

The Canterbury Education Board inserts a notice in this issue-dealing with free places at secondary schools. An interesting notice in reference to Sharpies suction-feed separators appears in this issue.. At flic annual meeting of the Beefton Jockey Club Mr. H. Butland was re-appointed Starter, and Mr. *l. Noble Handicapper. Tile lirebel 1 rang out an alarm last evening at 7.-10 o’clock. The cause of the alarm was a -chimney on fire at the office "of Messrs Malfroy and Co. in Hamilton Street. The services of the Fire Brigade, who were smartly on t-lie spot. , were not required.

The death occurred at Black’s Point, Beeftoni on Tuesday of Mr, W. H. Joseph after a' lingering illness from miners’ phvthisis. The deceased was a native of Narngundia, New South Males, and aged 52. lie leaves a widow and two daughters, the youngest of whom is about ten years of age. To-morrow afternoon, in the Mart, at 2.30 o’clock, Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., on behalf of Air T. Pipson, who is leaving Hokitika, will sell by auction, the whole of his furniture and effects, which have been removed to the .Mart for convenience of sale.

Fresh violets will be brought from Christchurch to-morrow by a. willing helper towards the Soldiers’ Parcel Fund, and will bo on sale at the Lady Liverpool Depot after the evening train comes in. Orders- for these will be taken during the day. and those speaking first will have, first, choice. The Tnangahua “Times” says: The frequency with which weasels are seen in the Recfion district are causing much concern to poultry keepers and hen roosts are everywhere suffering depredations by these cruel looking little rodents. Only last week on the Strand a battle royal was witnessed between a weasel and a huge rat, which ended in the former being victorious, and he retired under Rq adjacent building when disturbed. Then again one was found by the children of a house in the baby’s cot, and though the mother of the child hit it with a stick is was unfortunately not despatch ed. Tn Maruia, too, one young farmer had the whole of his fowls killed in two nights, while the native birds throughout the district are being almost exterminated.

The fact that total prohibition of the liquor traffic tends to increase production and makes for general efficiency lias been well illustrated by the two neighbouring American States of Missouri and Kansas. The former lias twice the population of the latter and has all the natural advantages of market facilities, mineral deposits, forests and agricultural lands,, yet the assessed valuation of Kansas is nearly six times that of Missouri. Practically every town in Kansas owns its electric light waterworks and sewer system, while many Missouri towns of from 400 to 500 people have neither paved streets waterworks nor electric systems. In a statement made in 1915 by the Governor of Kansas reviewing the previous year, he stated that of the 105 counties 48 had not. sent a prisoner to the jail, and 87 had not contributed patients to the asylums. Afore than a dozen counties had no called a jury in ten years to try a criminal ease. Surely this is worth striving for in New Zealand.

Be sure you sign the right Petition! Look carefully, or you may be induced to support a proposal asking for nationalisation of the Drink Traffic with all it* attendant evils. The Alliance Monster Petition Is the oue that every patriotic citizen should support, SigTt it and no other,*

Thy entries for Monday's fat stock sale at Arahura appear in this issue. An interesting notice in reference to Sharpies suction-fed separator appears in this issue. The Minister of Defence has received advice that the 39th Reinforcements reached their destination on Sept-. 3. All well. Among tlie Ladies Hats shown at F. Schroder' and Co’s: Leghorns, Panamas, and Ready to wears "'ll create a ready demand at Schroder’s. — Advt. Private word received states that Lieut.-Col. Austin, D. 5.0., has been seriously wounded in the chest-. This is the fourth or fifth time this gallant officer has been wounded. His many friends will wish him a speedy recovery and return to good health.

Mrs J. Kearns of Hall Street has IHeeu advised that iher second son, Private Henry J. Kearns (Chips), was wounded to hospital on August- 25th. The soldier who is a native of Hokitika left with the Seventh Reinforcements. His many friends will hope for liis speedy recovery .

The Grey election petition which lias been filed against the election of Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., will come on for hearing at the Court House next Wednesday. 'Hip hearing is likely to last sonic days. It is stated that the petitioners will call over one hundred witnesses. Wo regret having to record the death of Mr. Michael Move, a well known resident; of Ross for many years, which took place last evening, after ailing for some time. Deceased was a native of Ireland and 75 years of age. Ho leaves a widow and family of eight-, four sons (Michael, John, Vincent and James), and four daughters. The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon. The Christchurch “Press" says: “ There will be a feeling of pleasure throughout the Dominion over the news that it has now boon decided to give the members of the First Expeditionary Force- from New Zealand furlough to spend a short time in the Dominion. For four years they have been fighting for the Empire, and if ever men deserved a respite they certainly do." The death of Mrs Dowling, wife of Mr Patrick Dowling, of Kauieri, took place yesterday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs John Myers where she had boon ill for some time. The deceased was a native of County Clare Ireland, and 79 years of ago. Deceased came to -Hokitika, in the early days, where she was married fifty years ago, and had resided at Knniori ever sinee ; being highly respected by all who knew her. She leaves a bereaved husband and family of four, two sons (Mr. Austin Dowling, on the staff of Sea View Hospital, and Mr William Dowling, of Auckland), and two daughters (Mrs Mason of Palmerston North and Mrs John Myers of Hokiti- ! ka). The family will have t-lte deepest j sympathy of a wide circle of friends in - their bereavement. 1

.Special buying ail vantages —Men’s black cashmere finish socks Is 3d pair, men’s Trish lawn handkerchiefs, full size, , -Is fid the half dozen; men’s President braces, 3s lid; men’s dark tweed trousers 14s fid ; meli’s denim trousers, 7s fid; men’s boxed tailor cut suits, 455; plain colour poplin Eton ties,- Is; men’s natural merino singlets, Is 9<L 2s fid, 3s fid, 4s fid; ex. underpants, Is (Id, 2s lid 3s lid; men’s all wool undershirts and pants, 7s fid each. Post- or rail free. McGruer and Co. Cash Drapers, Greymouth. Absolute guarantee of satisfaction or money returned. —Advt.

The “ Sharpies Suction-Feed Cream Separators” (the world’s best), at widely varying speeds, accomplishes the record skim of • 001-3 per cent. It skims clean 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 hnvo, came into existence with, and are incorporated in this wonderful SuctionFood Separator. No troublesome discs to wash.—Mark Sprot and C’o., Greymouth] sole representatives for the West Coast,.—Advt.

j Private advice has been received in Greymouth that Sapper A. Henniker, a well-known Greymouth lad had died of wounds. The deceased was the only son of the late IT. A. Stratford-Henni-ker, at one time Resident Magistrate and Warden of the West Coast. He was thirty-one years of age, and left with the 24th Reinforcements. “Gus” Henniker was educated in the Waitaki High School, and subsequently entered the service of the National Bank. On the death of his father lie resigned his position and left on a tour of the world. On his return, he commenced business in Greymouth as a commission agent. Latterly lie entered the sawmill industry. Shortly after going to the front; ho was wounded, but recovered, and again entered the lighting line. lie was wounded a second time, and his deatli was the result on August 26th. Sapper Henniker had a most, attractive personality, and had hosts of friends amongst all classes, who will hear of his death with great regret. Black and White Ki'k Blouses, Gold Voiles, Gold Crepes, Crepe do Chines. Fugo Silks are very conspicuous and considering the high price of the market —can be got at F. Schroder .and Co’s at very reasonable figures.—Advt. > Apples! Apples 1 Apples! Just landed, 100 cases of cooking and dessert apples—Stunners, Rokcwoods etc., 9s to 10s per 401 b. ease. Paterson Michel and 0., Ltd. ’Phone No 2. For cold in head —inhale NAZOL. For sore throat of tickling cough take some drops on sugar. Used either way NAZOL ' work’ wonders. 60 doses Is fid.

If you are in need of a winter coat, call and inspect Mrs J. Lloyd’s selection which combine quality and low prices. When ordering NAZOL, avoid imitations and substitutes. Get genuine NAZOL —the money-saving remedy Tor eon alls and colds. 60 doses Is 6d.