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Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1918, Page 2

Alessrs M. Houston nifd Co. notify entries for their Wntnroa cattle sale on Nov. 7th.

In a recent list, of military honours, there appears the name of Lieutenant George Holder, of Greymouth, who lias been awarded the Alilitary Cross.

The malls which loit New Zealand for the United Kingdom on the 3rd and 4th September. arrived at destination safo-

Two military deserters, Butler and Caldwell wore arrested at Kanieri cn Saturday by the local police. They wore l anded over to the military authorities. The men came from the Grov district.

Papnroa mine was still idle yesterday. Mr Peed, Chief Inspector of Mines. made tests on Saturday and found 350 cubic feet of air per minute, so that it is considered the place in dispute is amply ventilated. The death took place yesterday morning at Groyinouth of’ Felix, second son of Mr. Felix Campbell, the well-known merchant of Groyinouth. Deceased was 37 years of age, and was. a native of Orcvmouth.

The Chief Postmaster advises: Messages at lull rates at the absolute risk t f the sender may be accepted in plain English or French for places in liberated Belgium. Reply paid, or any other supplementary instructions not admitted. No enquiry regarding . the fate of any such message is permitted. In a recent military gazette notice of appointments, promotions, and transfers of officers on active service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force which have been approved appears the following:—Capt. T. E. Y. Socldon, returning to Now Zealand for Parliamentary duties, is placed on the N.Z. Roll, (July 31st. 1918.) The latest New Zealand winner of the Y.C. Sergeant Forsyth, who lost his life in winning the honor, was about 27 years of age. He joined the Engineers of the Main Body at Wellington, where his mother resides. Ho served in Egypt and Gallipoli; whence be was invalided to England, and was of a quiet disposition, but a thorough worker.

A trip through Bonnie Scotland, as advertised in our columns to-day, should draw many to the Town Hall, on Friday, Ist. November, at 7.45. p.m.' Mr James Gumming, the speaker carries bis audience with him on the trip, explaining in bis Scottish accent, the many points of interest associated wit the beautiful scenes thrown on the screen. The beauty of mountain, glen ami loch will he shown. As a public speaker, Mr Gumming possesses that fascinating power which compels attention. and never permits a feeling of weariness to take hold of his audience. Scots from near and far don’t miss this opportunity ot' a run to Scotland and back without fear of submarine or of sea-sickness.

The Military Medical Board sits at Greymouth on November 18th. A lump of ambergris worth £IOOO was found recently by a Maori in the Bay of Islands.

The Inter-Wanganui Dairy Factory Coy. Ltd. are inviting tenders for the erection of a four-roomed cottage. The Paeroa sailed for Wellington direct this morning. She is expected back in the course of a fortnight. Details of the entry of M. Houston and Co. for the Kokatahi sale to-mor-row appears in this issue. Messrs Jeffries and Co. will sell in the Mart to-morrow afternoon a large quantity of first class home cured hams and bacon. ,

The Land and Income 'Tax Depart meat has benefited to the extent of £lO forwarded by an individual afflicted with a conscience.

A meeting of the Westland branch of Dio Automobile Association will be held at the County Chambers to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock.— Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., will sell in the mart to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, 143 opossum skins, in lots to suit purchasers: also at the same place a- freehold section in Rcvell Street with shop thereon recently occupied by Air John Parkhill.

Messrs M. Houston and C<>. announce an important- sale at Humphreys on Saturday next, when,, on behalf of Mrs C. Smith, they'-will offer the household furniture and effects, twelve head oi cattle, horse, trap and separator. Air James Camming,, the Evangelist began a ten day’s mission in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, when there was a good attendance. He was cordially received and his preaching was highly appreciated. The mission is continued every night at 7.30. A Welcome Home social will be given bv the Kanieri residents to Lance Cor pi: C.Calinri to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. .Music by Air. Lawn. Efficient M.C. and good supper. Admission, gents Is fid, ladies a plate or Is. —Advt.

Tlie annual conference of Chambers of Commerce of the Dominion opens in Wellington on Wednesday. The agenda paper is a long one, and the various remits touch on many important questions. The matter of securing transhipment of goods lying in Australian ports is sure to come up, as it affects practicallv the whole commercial community. Mr AV J. Butler, vice president, will represent the Westland Chamber of Commerce at the Conference.

information was received in Gisborne on Friday afternoon that a shooting fatality had occurred at To Karaka, the victim being Harold Piwell, aged twenty years. It is stated that deceased was practising revolver shooting with a friend, and t-V r. atoned to shoot him, self, intending to use an empty chamber —a joke which he had played before. Unfortunately the wrong chamber was used and Powell died soon avterwaids. At a meeting of tlie Sawmillcrs’ Association, held yesterday at Grey it was agreed to the Workers’ Union in conference. Four delegates will represent each party, the delegates fog the Association being Messrs Wickes, Tennent, Perham, Caldwell. The Conference took place yesterday. IheAN oi leers’ Union were represented by .Messrs Hunter, Moir, McLaughlin and Hillier.

The Rev. John Shier,s Biswdrth,.Mied .it his residence, Dcvonpori, Auckland, last. week. Mr Ri all worth, who was in his 82nd. year as horn in Yorkshire, and can e- io New Zealand as a young man. He entered the Methodist Ministry in 1864. For some timo he was ■stationed in Hokitika and Nelson, from which last place he retired in 1894, and was superannuated in 1895. Mr Risliwortli lias been an invalid for some years. He leaves a widow, one daughter and eight sons.

Some little uneasiness is also felt in business circles as to the possibility of a revision of the tariff during the session of Parliament that has just begun. There was. however, no reference to the subject in tlie “Speech from the Throne.” and most people are inclined to think that the Government will have enough on its hands without taking up such a thorny matter as an increase in the Customs duties. Nevertheless, the Budget will bo awaited with rather more than usual interest. '

It is notified on behalf of the Westland Racing Club that- children, unless accompanied by parents or guardians will not; be admitted to Hokitika racecourse. On Saturday some young children started a scrub fire at the back of the course, and as a result- a plantation of young trees growing on the hillside was destroyed, and the growth of three years lost. People, lor the future, are cautioned against causing fires on or about- the racecourse grounds. The death of Mrs Forsyth, Senr., an old and highly respected resident of Kanieri, widow of the late Mr John Forsyth, took place on Saturday afternoon. Deceased who was a native of Scotland and 83 years of ago had been n resident, of Kanieri for a long period of years. One son, (Mr John Forsyth of Kanieri) is left to mourn his loss and ho will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The funcral took place yesterday privately, the Rev, P. R. Fraser, conducting the servieo at the graveside.

The many patrons of the weekly functions in St. Mary’s Club Rooms, together with the Bazaar stall holders, workers and helpers are invited to be present at St. Mary’s Club Rooms tomorrow night, when they will be the guests of the Committee at a complimentary concert and dance. The performers will include Misses Hallidav, Giese, Reynolds, Daly, Devancv,“Hatch, .Tones, Lockhart- and Stopforth, and Messrs Roberts, Giffney, Fitzgerald, Brand and others. Committee ladies are requested to bring a plate.—Advt.

bake Rotomahann is stated to have risen within the last two or three months to a higher level than at any time in its history, as the result of the heavy rainfall of the early part of the. year. Captain Gilbert Mnir informed the Native Land Court at Rotorua last week that prior to the eruption of Tarawera in 188 G Rotomahnnn covered only 187 acres, whereas its present area is nearly GOOD acres.

Special embroidery values; 18in Swiss camisole embroidery 2s Gd, 2s lid and 3s Gd.vd. All over embroidery 2oin. wide 2s. Gd. and 2s. lid. pea- 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 2i to 3 in. wide fid. Bd., Is. yd. Trimming, Embroidery and Insertion to Gins. ide in Longcloth 7d. to Is. 3d. Muslin Trimming Embroidery 2$ t° 5 in. wide 6d and Bd. yd. McGruer and Co. The safest store for letter orders, Greymouth.—Advt.