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Hokitika Guardian, 16 October 1918, Page 2

Private Bert. Winchester of Ross is expected back in the, Dominion by an overseas ship shortly due at a New Zealand port.

ft is the intention of the Labour organisations to circulate throughout New Zealand a petition wlucli will include a demand for a general election. It is expected that the petition will he got out very shortly.

Keenan Bros, mail coach will in future leave Rimu every morning for Hokitika at 8.30 o’clock, instead of 9 o’clock as previously.— Advt. A BaHln aid of the Stafford Literary Institute will be held in Turner’s Hall, Stafford, on Wednesday night next (October 16th). Admission, gents 2s, ladies Is. —Advt.

Hon. .1. Grimmond, is in town today ( .n route to Wellington, for the parliamentary session which opens next week. Mr Grimmoiul leaves for Christ church to-morrow, and will be accompanied by Mrs Grimmond M. B. E.

The Hokitika Tennis Club will open their season on Saturday next. The annual meeting of members will be held on Wednesday evening of next week at the Education Board rooms at 7.30. p.m. All members and intending members arc cordially invited to attend, both the opening and the annual meeting. Mrs Rowse. of Kotului has received advice that her son, Private R. J. Rowse. died of wounds oil October sth. The deceased, who was 22 years of age, left with the 35th Reinforcements. Prior, to enlisting lie was engaged working a locomotive at Kotuku. He was a married man. with one child. His wife is at present in Stratford.

A casualty list reports as wounded, but not severely, Lance-Corpl A. L. Grant, (Greymoutli); Private J. F. Armstrong, (Westport); Lance-Corpl. F. F. Horton, (Miilerton); Private A. J. .Johnston, (Arahura); Private A. E. Thompson, (Otirn) ; and Private A. F. Willis, (lleefton),- The following are reported still seriously il: Lance-Corpl. C. Peebles, (Hokitika); Privates !R. McDonald,' (Westport); H. McLeod, (Greymoutli).

Two more vessels due shortly are bringing soldiers back to the Dominion including Lieut. N. Lawn, Private G. Harris (Reefton); Privates F. E. Castle (Blaketown), J. Close (Kumara); O. G. Lawrence'(Cobden); J. H. Taylor (Inangahua Junction); J. H. Ord (Moana); J. Water (Barrytown); P. J. Walsh (Blackball) ; T. A. Waugh (Boddvtown) ; G. IJ. Bougan, (Granny); W. Ferguson (Greymoutli); W .Ropgood (Westland); D. Hutchison (Hokitika); A. Winchester (RoSs\, W. S. Williams and Sergeant R. Lucas (Westport). The drafts are No. 186, and 194 and total 422.

A singular accident happened in Dundin last week. A man on horseback was leading another horse up a hill, when an express van passed down. The horse being led became fractious, and con trived firmly to wedge its right hind leg between the front wheel and the body of the express. The horse was suffering considerable agony, and its squealing disturbed the van horse, which, had it not been speedily re moved, would have placed the injured animal past further usefulness. The horse was eventually extricated by removing the wheel, a bent axle attesting to the struggles of the animal.

Soldiers who have been discharged and are anxious to learn new trades because of their incapacity to follow former kinds of employment, have the opportunity of taking up new occupations by the scheme now in working order under Government direction. There is an opening, also i for returned men who wish to learn farming, receiving tuition on Government farms in the North Island. Returned soldiers who are anxious to take up new pursuits should get- into touch with the Discharged Soldiers •Information Dcpn rtrnent, Wellington .* The “Berliner Zeitung Mittag” states that the present price'for a man’s suit to order to Berlin is £SO. Is it any wonder Germans are wearing paper clothes. In England the price for the first class suit is nothing much under £lO 0s Od. In Now Zealand, in this and other respects we have much to by thankful for. We have no bombs, or air raids on our towns, plenty to eat and if wo want a really good fitting suit to order we can get one without any .trouble for 755, 85s, 955, 105 s—practically pre-war pricos. What is more we obtain a guarantee that if our suit is not right, it will be altered free of charge, or our money refunded. We don’t risk a penny. Should any of our readers have any difficulty in .-getting a really first class tnilored to measure 311 it at the above pricos, they snould take a note of this address now—John E. Glnsson, Box 41, Christchurch. Just sny you want patterns and measurement forms; the latter is very simple and ensures an exact fit. You stand to savo 80s to 40s on your suit at tho expense of Ud stamp. A great number of our readers have written to their advantage. The big saving in pricos is brought about by selling direct from the workroom for cash, minus had debts and heavy shop expenses, which must go .on to the cost without adding to the value.—Advt.

In our neLnowk>dgmc-nt_ of_ Snowball tea receipts, that- of Miss .Lockhart anil Mrs Perara should have read eleven shillings. Just arrived: J. T. Norton’s waterglass Egg Preservative, guaranteed good qnriTilJyv—Deo Pros.. Revell street.— Advt.

When speaking at the soldiers’ re ocption yesterday, Lieut. Wilson, re- . turned special thanks to the Livorpool Committee for the parcels of socks regularly sent to tlie front. He said the gifts were most welcome and acceptable, and much appreciated by the j tnen. (In their behalf he felt bound to express very hearty thanks for the much appreciated gifts. Very often patents are granted for novelty of “application” of ideas, —the ideas tliemselvs being old and _ tried successes., in some other connection already. The Led Cross Society will bo giving away just such novel applications at their 6rand Masque Fete to be held in the Drill Shed on Wednesday evening next (23rd October), in aid of the “Copper Trail,” and for the entertainment of the adults and on the following evening (24th. October) at the Young Folk’s carnival. So, save up and come along. The general verdictJs going to be, “We wouldn’t have missed it for world’s! Look out for the buletins we shall issue as news regarding the programmes come to hand! It was a pity that many, many helpers and well-wishers of the local Lady Liverpool League could not have met Capt. Robert Wilson and have heard ar first hand of the affectionate appreciation and respect in which their work is held by those of our Westland Boys whom the fortunes of war bring ‘to the spot” when gift parcels arrive land of the contentment that reigns when there are “enoyigh to go round.” Knitters are second to none in their esteem. Sock parcels arrive and are distributed with great regularity. The Captain tells us that after long spells of trenches. marching etc, a man may arrive at a bathing station and get a bath and clean clothes—leaving his soiled clothes in exchange. One of our lads he noticed—whose socks were in an unusually “high” condition —stuffed them into his pocket when leaving them behind was suggested. “No fear!” he said, “those are Westland socks!” There was a pleasant little gathering at the Soldiers Room, Overseas Club yesterday afternoon, when recently returned soldiers were welcomed home. Those present were Lieut. R. Wilson of the Main Body on furlough, and Private Cochrane of tlie 20th Reinforcements, in

valided. An apology was made for the absence of Private Caliari, wounded, who had gone to Reef ton to see an invalided brother. Short speeches of welcome acre made by Mr G. A. Perry, (Mayor). Hon. H. L. Michel, M.L.C., Mrs Butler, (Lady Liverpool Committee). Mr J. A. Murdoch, Mayor of Kumara). and Mr. Evans, (Overseas Club). Lieut. Wilson replied in a neat appreciative speech and spoke interestingly of work at the front, and the good, name earned by the New Zen landers. The visitors were entertained at afternoon tea, and Lieut. Wilson contributed to the harmony of the gathering by rendering in fine voice “The Veteran’s Song.” Special embroidery values; 18in Swiss camisole embroidery 2s 6d, 2s lid and 3s fidyd, All over embroidery 2-sin. wide 2s. fid. and 2s. lid. per yd. 27 in. Flouncing Embroidery 2s. fid., 2s. lid., 3s. -fid. to ss. lid. yd. 40 in. Flouncing Embroidery 3s. lid., 4s. lid, ss. lid., yd. Double Edge Embroidery Insertion 2A io 3 in. wide fid. Bd., Is. yd. Trimming, Embroidery and, Insertion 1J to Gins, idc in Longcloth 7d. to ls._3d. Muslin Trimming Embroidery 2J t° <r > i n . wide fid and Bd. yd. McCruer and Co. The safest store for letter orders, Greymouth.—Advt.

NAZOL, though imitated, has no equal as a remedy for coughs and colds. Get genuine NAZOL—better than any mixture or syrup. Sixty doses Is fid. Brisk demand for “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. Remember “Clothes washed white and out by nine” when ‘NO RUBBING’ is used. Is 3d a packed 'olin Parkhill. Water your garden this summer' or you won’t have cine. Invest in NORTH BRITISH . RUBBER COMPANY’S GARDEN HOSE. Best fabi-ip—best rubber. Hardware shops sell it. Troublesome coughs in old and young are quickly stopped by NAZOL. Tak» some drops on sugar. Acts like chains. GO doses Is 6d. ,