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Hokitika Guardian, 4 November 1918, Page 2

The members of the Mitchell family insert a notice of thanks in this issue. j The Chief Postmaster -advises the mails for United Kingdom, which left i New Zealand, on the 11th and BIG j September last- have arrived at the destination safely. { It has been tentatively suggested to bold the formal opening of the season ceremony of the Bowling Club on the same day as last year, the last Saturday irv November. At the Supreme Court, Christchurch on Friday, a motion for leave to withdraw petition for winding up order was granted accordingly in the case of the Rimu No. 1 Dredging Company, no liability. (Mr. lvitchiiigham). The death of an old resident of Woodstock, Mr Jacob Hager took place yesterday at Westland Hospital. Deceased who was 80 years of age, had followed mining; pursuits for many years. He leaves a widow and family of five. The final for the championship of the Hokitika Golf Club was played on Labour Day, when Mr Hickson played Mr Brook, the former winning 1 up at the 27th hole and became champion for the year. The death of -Mrs Ellen Twomoy an old and respected resident- of Piper’s Flat for the last fifty years, took place yesterday. The. deceased who was a. native of Ireland, and 80 years of age leaves a grown up family of five, (two sons John at Stafford and Timothy at Groymouth) and three daughters.

Mr James Lochore, whose death took place at Westland Hospjtal yesterday was a very old resident of Stafford district where he had been engaged in mining from the early days. He was a single man, a native of Scotland, and had reached the advanced ago of 91 years. He leaves many nephews and nieces in the Grey district. Dr Newman in Parliament said: There was something wrong with the formation of tile National GovernmentIt reminded him of an unfortunate marriage. There wore such things an happy marriages—front love and affection. But there were others which were marriages of convenience, and the National Government was one of them. ('Laughter). It’s married life was nothing but discord. The Prime Minister, (Hon. W. F. Massey) has sent to the Secretary of State for tlie Colonies the following telegram :—“The Prime Minister presents his compliments, and desires in connexion with the armistice which lias been signed between the Allied Governments and Turkey, to request his Excellency to be so good as to send an urgent telegram to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, informing Ills Majesty’s Government that if it is found }K»ssible, it would give great satisfaction to the Government of New Zealand and the Prime Minister believes to the Government of Australia, if Anzacs wore sent to garrison the Dardanelles."

In the debate on tho Address-in-Ke-ply Dr Newman said that he had tried himself often to keep the Government from going wrong. He had gone to them privately and earnestly. Hut they had never listened to anything he said, any more than they listened to their own political friends. It appeared that they were political super-men. They were above criticism and above suggestion. In the old days, when lie was on the Opposition benches he had been able to go to Mr ftoddoli, and if be bad a good suggestion to make it was adopted, lint it was quite different with the Ministers of to-day. The Ministers would listen to no-body. That feeling had grown up in the country. A few of the Bargains being offered at McGruer and Co.’s Great Clearing Sale of R. P. Mackay’s, Westport stock; Men’s Natural Merino Vests and Pants (usually 2/11) now 1/11 each; Men’s All-Wool Flannel Unders now 5/11; Men’s Heavy Woollen Sox, 2 pairs for 3/11; Men’s Black Cashmere Socks, 2 pairs for 2/11; Men’s Irish Lawn Handkerchiefs, now 3 for 1/11; Men’s White Silk Handkerchiefs, now 1/11 ; Men’s Medium and Heavy Braces, now 1/6; Men’s All Wool Tweed Trousers, now 15/6; Men’s saddle Tweed Trousers now 21/-; Boys’ Sport Suits, sizes 6 to 14, usually 32/6, now 2.5/6. Write for Big bargain, price list, MeGruer and Co., The Spot Cash Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt. Just think of it! One large packet of the famous “No Rubbing” Laundry Help sufficient for seven weekly family washings, only Is 3d. Deo Bros. Keep up vottr mileage but reduce your tyre bill—fit Clincher Cross Car Tyres! They’ve used on the Western Front—the supreme to9t. Try one set. Among the Ladies Hats shown at F. Schroder and Co’s: Leghorns, Panamas, and Ready to wears will create a ready demand at Schroder’s.— Advt. Shine your tan shoes with ‘TAN-OL’ —the brilliant polish titan won’t rub off.

Tii* rvuggo'Uicri made for the inclusion of la<l.v members by tbo Hokitika Dowling Club lias won favourable comment from several East Coast centres. The sub-committee appointed to arrange details will meet during the week to put the proposal into concrete shape. There is every indication that the innovation will have the beany approval of members of the fair sex. The death took place on Thursday or Mrs F. Bonafacio, a very popular resident of Rec-ftou, where she lias resided since childhood. The deeased has been in poor health for some- considerable time. She. leaves a husband and two voting children, the youngest being only five months old. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs Topffer, and •was only 24years of age. A west coast port for Otago seems to tlie lay mind a scheme that can never reaeli materialisation, and must for ever remain in-the realms of dreams; but at Wednesday’s meeting of the executive of the Otago Ex-pansion League the possibility of a line of rail from Milford running towards Wakatipu and opening at (.be entrance to the Greenstone was discussed with some vigour. Members stated that the proposal was more feasible and easier of actual accomplishment than appeared on the surface. During the year ended August 31st states the Controller ami Auditor-Gen-eral’s report), the Audit Department was called upon to deal specially with 43 local authorities and persons in relation to financial irregularities of various kinds, the resulting adjustments and recoveries of which totalled £30,000. Five cases of criminal proceedings wore instituted as the result of audit inspections during the year, and in four of these convictions were obtained. The Winton Record says: “It will be remembered that a highly-priced Friesian hull, purchased up north by Mr Alex Peat, of Dipton, viciously attacked and killed a man at Thorndon Station, Wellington. The animal duly arriyod at its destination. The other day it attacked Mr Peat, got him down, and mauled him badly. Mr Peat had a miraculous escape, and we hear he has since found it necessary to shoot the animal. It is a big loss, hut the risk of keeping an animal with such “offensive propensities” was too great. Members of the local Bowling Club mave been busily engaged during the past week in top-dressing the green, which has a fine coating of grass. The results of last autumn’s attentions promise to have very satisfactory results and should ensure a good playing surface. The level of the green is provec to bo excellent as disclosed by top elressing operations, and in the coursi of ten days it should be available foi play. The season gives every promisi of being a successful one, and as sooi as the green is ready members woulc do well to. get in some practice as ai endeavour * will be made to have a many outside games as possible durinj the season. Sufferers 1 from Hay Fever will eujo; speedy relief by breathing in ‘NAZOL. A unique,, never-failing remedy. 6( doses Is' fid. Use the Nazol Inhaler. When you fit Clincher Tyres to yon bicycle, you are protected by a 6 to L months’ guarantee, and freedom fror asinovanee. “TAN-OL’ does much and costs little Renovates leather, shines tan shoes polishes furniture ,brightens floorcloth Quick, easy and economical.