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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1919, Page 2

News has been received of the death of Sapper G. O’Connell, brother of the Rev. Father O’Connell, well-known throughout the West Coast. Deceas-, ed had only recently returned from the front. I

The death of James Malone, eldest son of Mrs Malone of Chapel Street, Grcymouth, took place on Wednesday at Hamilton. The deceased had not been in tho best of health for some time, but his death was quite unexpected. !

When the toast of “The Anzacs was being honoured at the Returned Soldiers’ ,reunion luncheoni yesterday afternoon at tho Supreme Hall, thiitccn men who had been at that great landing stood up round the tables, and received a great volume of applause. For Bronchial Coughs, take j Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. j i

The Committee of the Westland Racing Club will meet on Tuesday night at 8.3 D o'clock to receive the Treasurer’s statement in connection with

last Wednesday’s race meeting. , Despite further dragging operations and patrolling of the river banks at Ahaura, no trace has so far been found of the bodies of the three men drowned in the stream on Wednesday afternoon. 1 William Crysell, John Brosnan and Thomas Reynolds. It is censidered not to be improbable that the current will have taken the bodies down si ream for at least some distance. An honoured toast yesterday was that proposed by the Hon. H. L. ! Michel of ‘‘The Veterans,” and the ! proposer paid a high tribute to their worth and the necessity to give them the honor due. It was remarked that among the veterans yrrr>.nt were Messrs Morris of Kanicri and Wm, ! Smith of Hampden Street, both veterans of the Maori War, and both have sons who have served in the present j war, with distinction. , A rather serious accident happened I yesterday morning in the Point Elizai beth State coal mine, No. 2 section, ! to Wm. Muncaster, junr., through two ! trucks of coal breaking away and coming down an incline. They struck Muncaster, breaking one of bis legs, and bruising him seriously. He was . conveyed to the hospital at Greymouth. Tho condition of the patient |is most serious. Mr Muncaster is a ! married man, aged 32 years. He lias ’no family. He is a son of Mr. Wm. i Muncaster, underviewer of the mine.

At yesterday’s luncheon, Major Jeffries in the course of his reply to the toast of the Defence Forces paid a

spirited tribute to the services rendered by Sir James Allen as Minister of Defence especially in regard to his action in connection with the formation and sending ayay of the ExpeditionaryForce, and in spite of the strong opposition shown to the proposal. He felt sure that every soldier would heartily approve of the action, of the Defence Minister in the matter.

A popular wedding took place on Thursday last at St. Patrick’s Church Greymouth, the contracting parties being Miss Cis Williams and Mr P. Keating both of Greymouth. Tht ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Quinn. The bride who was given away by Mr Robert Russell was attended by Miss Thelma Russell, as bridesmaid, while Mr Tom Ryan filled the role of ebst man. Subsequently Mr and Mrs Keating, taking with them the best wishes of many friends for their future happiness departed for Hokitika and South Westland oil their honeymoon.

Further pprticulars of tho sudden demise of Mr James Turner at Awatuna yesterday, and show that he had walked from his home at German Gully near Stafford, to the station at Awatnna intending to join the Greymouth train. The distance walked was about two miles, and with another man deceased went to tho shelter of a truck to light his. pipe. While in the act of so. doing, Turner collapsed, and those in the vicinity went to his assistance at once. He was still alive, but expired as soon as lie was removed to

the railway station, a few minutes later. He had been in indifferent health for some time, complaining of pains in the chest and heart, and death is attributable to heart troubles. An inquest is being held at Stafford this afternoon.

A word of warning was given by Major Jeffries yesterday when speaking of the splendid services of the soldiers in the battlefields of Europe and Asia at yesterday’s mid-day function. He said that the men had come back and the country owed them a duty which he felt sure would lie fully realised and given effect to. The men, however, had also a duty to perform, and that was to their country by seeing that they upheld what they had won on the battlefields, by doing their duty to their country in the future as good citizens when in the course of time they settled down into the harness of civil life, thereby assisting in the furtherance and advancement of the Dominion. These sentiments found hearty approval among those present.

The Hon. Minister of Public Works ' has advised the County Chairman, (Mr : Puff), by letter as follows, in regard to the Little Waitaha bridge:—“l now | desire to inform you in continuation i of my letter of the 26th ult. that plans ! and specifications for the construction of the proposed bridge over the Little , Waitaha river have been prepared, and . it is found that the cost of the bridge ; and a necessary road deviation, will amount to close on £5,000. Tenders j will be invited at an early date for the] supply of the timber and other mater- 1 ials, but it may be some little time 1 before they can be delivered owing to < shipping difficulties.” In thanking ; the Hon. Minister for the foregoing intimation, Mr. Duff has suggested that j tenders might be called for simultan- j oously for the road deviation as considerable; work is 'involved, and the, road will be required to get the mater-; ial to the bridge site. !

Bo judge and jury and give ‘NAZOL’ a trial. There can be only one verdict. —“Absolutly competent to cure colds, influenza, bronchitis and nasal catarrh.”

Saving a few shillings on tyres is not economy! Fit the celebrated North British Clincher Cross Tyres; which beat the rest in the great 5,000 mile R.*A.C. trial.

The Art of Washing Clothes clean without rubbing! Slice into copper six ounces of the pure “Golden Rule” Soap, add small packet of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help, boil briskly for thirty minutes, when rinse thoroughly, blue and hang out. Result will delight you. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. Advt. Take advantage of big savings—the rush continues —as W. J. Pritchard’s £7OO stock is going out at a fast and furious rate at less than original wholesale cost. New overstocked goods arriving daily from Greymouth and Westport branches. Wonderful and extensive bargains in every department of drapery, millinery, underclothing, fancy goods, men .and boys’ wear, etc. Be thrifty and wise, take full advantage of this extraordinary money-saving sale. —-McGrucr and Co., late W. J. Pritchard, Hokitika. '

The famous North British Dreadnought motor cycle tyres have nearly double the life of ordinary tyres; They are made of unbeatable rubber and will run hundreds of miles without showing signs of wear.

Notice of the hearing of objections to the valuation of mining property within the County of Westland, appears in this issue.

The Paeroa sailed for Okarito last night, but was stranded while entering that port this morning. It is hoped to gjet 'her off and up to the Okarito wharf by the evening tide. Oil Wednesday afternoon and evening next, at the Totara Hall a Paddy’s Market will be held in aid of „ the funds of St. Paul’s Church, Ross. There is the promise of a large array of goods of every description, and patrons are promised many novelties and. side issues that will attract and amuse, and at the same time assist the. object in view. The arrangements for the deposit of the floral wreaths at yesterday’s memorial service in connection with the observance of Anzac Day were made by Q.M.S. Solomon, and the touching ceremonial was carried out very completely. Upwards of a score of wreaths were deposited by the maidens, the New Zealand Ensign being covered by the floral emblems. Subsequently the Quarter-Master had tiro wreaths removed to the Hokitika cemetery and placed on the graves of the returned soldiers in God’s acre. It is to be hoped that when the next memorial day comes round, Westland will have its war memorial where the ; wreaths can be deposited to the memory of all the fallen. , . .1 i The ball held in connection with the ! Rintu sports on Thursday night, turned ! out very successfully, the night being ian ideal one for dancing. During the evening a presentation was made to Mr A. Hende of a valuable gold medal (donated by -Mr IV. Hall, of Dunedin Hotel, Hokitika;, the winner of the big chop at Rimu. The presentation was made by Mr. D. Kelly, president ; of the Club, and Mr. Heude suitably ! replied to the complimentary references made tihejreto. The music for the ; 'trance was supplied (by Miss Kelly, ! (piano), Mr. W. Kelly (violin), and Mr IJ. Stankey, (cornet). Songs were con- ! tributed by Messrs Curtain and Johnj ston. Dancing was continued until an • early hour.

On sale—A large consignment of Dessert and cooking apples, Jonathans, Cox’s Pippin’s, Washingtons, Pearmains, Munroe’s etc. price 7/6, to 9/6 according to variety, 40 lbs in case. Also 100 cases of choice tomatoes. —Pa terson, Michel, and Co. Ltd. Phone 2. —Advt.