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Hokitika Guardian, 22 October 1918, Page 2

The return from the Kapiton- dredge for the fortnight ending Saturday, Oct. ! 19th. was fifioz. <idwts. | Mr and Airs J. Andrews of Hall Street have been advised that their son, Private George Andrews has been wounded, for the third time, and has been admitted to a hospital in France.

The Chief Postmaster advises.—The Pacific Company notify heavy delay is expected in all classes of cable traffic. E.F.M. traffic including E.F.AI. Bank remittance telegrams are suspended on both routes.

Yesterday was an extremely wet day and as the day wore on the weather got worse, the'?night being an extremely wet and boisterous one. Some, of the lowlying parts of the town became flooded as a result of the incessant downpour. The Minister of Internal Affairs has kindly extended the date of the drawing of the Art Union of Star Spangled Banner Bazaar to November 19th. All holders of blocks are requested to remit same to lion. Sec. Air \V. Jeffries.

Owing to the Red Cross function tomorrow evening there will not be any St. Alary’s Club euchre tournament. On Wednesday week (Oct. 30th) however, there .will be a symposium of all friends and workers at St. Alary’s Hall.

Bishop Brodie holds Confirmation at Kumara on Sunday 27tli. He lias addressed a note of heartiest congratulation at tlio phenomenal financial success of the efforts of his people to wipe out- the debt on the parish.

Owing to some misunderstanding as to dates* “The Deemster”- was booked for Westport as well as Hokitika for Thursday ; therefore the presentation of this picture at Hokitika has been postponed for tile present. On Thursday evening Pollard’s Pictures will be shown as usual, when a capital programme will bo presented. The following resolution has been passed by the Point Elizabeth and Liverpool State Collieries Employees Industrial Union at a general meeting held oil. Friday evening, last: —“That this mooting of Point Elizabeth and Liverpool Collieries employees strongly protests against the high-handed attitude of ' Sawmillers’ Association in refusing to meet and discuss proposals for an agreement re wages and workI'or an agreement re wages and working conditions in tlio timber industry on the West toast. And we call upon ihe Government to immediately intervene and thus preserve industrial peace, as we contend that, in war time there is no room for industrial turmoil.”

New. Zealand lias a reputation as a leader in progressive measures. Just now she is facing the Liquor question. State Control in Sweden, South Carolina. and Saskatchewan has failed and been voted out by the people. Nowhere has this policy succeeded. Experiments with Prohibition in nine provinces in Canada and in twenty-eight States of the American Republic have all succeeded. The right road is abundantly dear. But. Canada will not bo entirely dry till Ist May next-. It will be July Ist of 1919 before all America is" dry. New Zealand Call yet lead in Prohibition progressiveness, and prove the fifst nation in tlie world,to reach the goal. Why not have it in operation by Ist January next year ?* There is quite a bristle of expectancy over to-night’s Grand “Copper Trail’ 1 | Alasquera.de Ball—much baking of j cakes, tarts, and other good things, cut- i ting of dainty sandwiches—decoration of the hall, polishing of the floor, and many 'other details numerous to mention, but each being of the utmost importance. The committee (Footballers and (Red Cross) will also to-night make it their special care to see that the enjoyment- of guests is thoroughly well catered for. We have been hearing of many most attractive costumes competing for the very substantial prizes. The Alunicipal Band is most loyally lending its aid—not only in playing the crowd to the hall (Wharf Street entrance, 8.30. p.m.) but for the dancing also. Roll up I and claim your privilege of helping our “dinkum” soldiers to keep New Zealand the safest and happiest land on earth. The younger , folk will have their chance to-morrow evening, and the older ones will take the opportunity of growing young again , by revelling in the joy of the rising 5 generation of happy, free New Zoa- j landers,

“NO RUBBING” Laundry Help delights every housewife. Is 3d packet sufficient for seven weekly family washings. Doe Bros. Put good tyres on your bicycle— Clincher Tyres arc the finest roadster tyres made—all British! Guaranteed from 6to 15 months—no risk I Cycle Riders—“ Clincher Tyres” are made by British experts for British peonle—guaranteed six, nine, twelve and fifteen months. Sold by the Cycle Trade. Tf you are in iiee,t of a winter coat, call aiid inspect Mrs J. Lloyd’s selection which combine quality and low prices Let NAZOL protect your family against coughs and colds. One dose a day keeps colds away. Good for old nn young. Sixty dosefi is Bd;

The Paerna L fixed to sail for Wellington on Friday.

The Post and Telegraph Department advises: —Deferred traffic via Eastern route suspended. Full ratg traffic to Great Britain and Europe to be diverted to Pacific route until further notice. A euchre tournament and dnnee will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu, tomorrow (Wednesday) evening (Oct. 23rd), in aid of a local sufferer. Four Valuable prizes. Admission Is.—Advt.

A waters icier, named Wililam Preston who was admitted to Westport hospital on Saturday, suffering from peritonitis in a very acute form, died there on Sunday. Deceased was a married man and leaves a widow and foul- of a young family.

Pollard’s Pictures at- -e Princess Theatre- last evening presented an attractive drama in “Womanhood” or “'file' Oftry of the Nation,” founded on the supposition of an invasion of America and the subsequent stirring up of tbe people to repel the invaders. The supports were also good and included further chapters of the serial “The Lass of tlio Lumberlands.”

Special embroidery values; 18in Swiss camisole embroidery 2s fid, 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 os. lid. yd. 40 in. Flouncing Embroidery 3s. lid., 4s. lid, ss. lid., vd. Double Edge Embroidery Insertion 2:) to 3 in. wide fid. Bd., is. yd.. Trimming, Embroidery and Insertion 1) to fiins. ide in Longcloth 7d. to Is. 3d. Aruslin Trimming Embroidery 2J- to 5 in. wide fid and Bd. yd. McGruer and Co. Tlio safest store for letter orders, Greymouth.—Advt.

Among the Ladies Hats shown at F. Schroder and C-o’s: Leghorns, Panamas, and Ready to" wears will create a ready demand at Schroder’s.— Advt.