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Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1919, Page 2

The Defence Office is advised from Dunedin that the troopship Tofua, will arrive off Otago Heads at 5 p.m. to-day, and will berth at Dunedin at 11 a.m. on Thursday.

McLean’s Pictures at the Opera House presented last evening the 12th episode of the “Hailroad' Raiders,” a fine scenic of the Great Canyon in Arizona, and a far West drama, “Tyrant j Fear,” with Dorothy 'Dalton in the 1 leading role. | The dea'tli of Mrs Scott, wife of- Mr W. Scott, of Church Street, Ivumara, took place at her residence on Monday, morning. Deceased, who had been in failing health for some time was an old and much esteemed resident.

A very old Greymouth resident and West Coast pioneer in the person of Mrs Mary Ann Whitmore Jensen, passed away yesterday at her residence, High Street. She had reached the ripe age of 80,years, and was a native of King’s I County, Ireland. The deah of Mr 'Amos Victor Stevens . the 19 year old son of Mrs L. Stevens of Taylorville took place on Sunday | evening. Deceased had been ailing for j the last three years, taking to his bed j last August. Medical aid and careful ! nursing did all they’ possibly could for tlie sufferer, but without avail. The body of James Brosualian, oue of the victims of the recent fatalityy in the Ahaura Riyer was recovered yesterday at Matai by Mr John Kennedy, v’ho was searching for the man Patrick j Connors, who has been missing since j Sunday. The body was in a very de. | composed state. An inquest will be j held.

! The Municipal Band will parade at i 7.30 o’clock this evening in connection ■ with the welcome homo at the Princess , Theatre. The ladies of the Overseas Club will entertain the soldiers at the rooms, Hamilton Street, at supper after the concert. For the dance at the Supreme Hall, the Overseas orchestra will assist with the music, and an efficient M.C. will bo in charge of the floor. The evening’s gathering should be a very successful one,

The King’s Admiralty Medal awarded Charles Glidden a member of the Aurora Expedition to the Antarctic, was formally presented to him by the Hon Mr Wilford, at the offices of the Federated Seamen’s Union, Auckland, last, week. Mr Wilford stated that he would say no more than quote the words of the official records, which stated: ‘Now began a fight with death, which call, ed forth qualities of self denial, endurance, and comradeship worthy of the highest traditions of the Polar service. - ’ For these attributes possessed by Glidden he had received this high honour. Tho wandering stock nuisance on the public roads of the County of Westland is dealt with by advertisement in this issue. Owners of stock wandering at large are notified that prosecutions will follow under Section 135 of the Public Works Act, dealing with offences on roads. Persons inconvenienced by wandering stock are requested to notify tho County Clerk of the ownership of stock at large when prosecutions will follow. There is a very general complaint of late by motorists and others about the public risk through stock unattended on the roads, and some narrow escapes from serious accidents have been reported.

To-night at S o’clock the Hokitika Branch of the Overseas Club will hold one of its popular patriotic entertainments at the Princess Theatre. The occasion will be seized to welcome home publicly tho recently returned men, all of which is to be followed by a: social and dance in tho Supreme Hall. To-night’s entertainment will be also the Club’s celebration of Empire Day. A very fine programme has been prepared, introducing several new faces to a local audience. The Overseas Orchestra arc down for four special selections, and the ijuicert will be one of very pleasing variety. The entertainment has such special attractions for a music-loving public that a very full house should bo assure cd. Seats are reserved for tho returned soldiers,

Arriving by every steamer, consignments of choice apples consisting of Pearmains, Stunners, Munroe’s Favour ites etc. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd, Wharf St. Phone No. 2.—Advt.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

The law of success is operating wonderfully in favor of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help and the pure “Golden Rule” Soap. Win. Perry and Co., Ltd., Wholesale Agents. Clincher Dreadnought Motor Cycle Tyres are made to withstand rough road anil hard riding 1 26 x 2) x 2s; henvy 28 x 3. Ask your dealer for Clincher Dreadnoughts.

A sure and pleasant specific for removing worm is Wade’s Worm Figs. Price 1b 6d

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Hokitika Gas Company, Ltd., takes place this evening at 7 o’clock sharp, at the Secretary’s office. A meeting of footballers willing to take part in a senior team will be held at Mclntosh’s Club rooms' to-night at 7.30 o’clock. All interested are invited to attend. Mr W. E. Williams is leaving tomorrow morning for a short visit to the East Coast. During his absence from business, Mr 0. King, of Wellington, will bo in charge of the dispensary. Two well-known country cyclists came into violent collision last night, near Kanieri. As a result both will carry the marks of the impact on their faces for several weeks to come, though the machines escaped without injury. Real Velour Ready-to- Wear Hats at one quarter the original price. McGru. ers have bought a warehouseman’s stock of 390 hats. The low price of 15/6 and 19/11 will ensure a speedy clearance. Call early and select at least two hats from this great Bargain collection. Mc_ Gruer and Co., The Cash Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt.

Recently a request was made by the Secretary of the Westland Timber Yards and Sawmills Industrial Union of Workers, (Mr Turley) to the Secretary for Labour, asking that the De_ partment’s Dominion Inspector of Accommodation (Mr Jackson) make in inspection of timber workers accommo dation on the West Coast, Mr Turley lias now been infored that Mr Jackson will arrive on the Coast this week to carry out an inspection.

It was repored to the police on Monday that Patrick Connors a well-known resident of Glanville was missing. He for his work at Halpin’s Farm at Moonlight on Sunday afternoon, on horseback. The horse returned yesterday with the saddle and bridle still on, but riderless. The river was in high flood, and it is thought that Connors attempted to cross and was drowned. Search parties are patrolling both sides of the river. The worst is feared. An accident which may have had a more serious effect than actually was the case occurred near Cargill’s Corner, Dunedin at a late hour on Saturday night. A motor car containing a lady and gentleman, with the driver, was being being driven along Cargill road towards town, when it came into violent collision with an electric 'tram pole. Tlie top of the poll was damaged by the impact and the car lost a wheel, but was nevertheless not brought to a standstill until it had penetrated a brick wall and upset the counter of the fish shop into which it had made partial entry. The driver lost fofir •teeth, but the passengers escaped uninjured. Curiously enough, the glass wind-screen in the front' of the car remained intact. Before the Industries Committee J. H. Robson, of Stratford, a sawmiller, attended to interest the committee in a butter package. It was cylindrical in shape, made of three-ply white pine. Ho said that the package was stronger than the present box, and would be produced at half the cost. Also, it would conserve white-pine, because it would use very much less timber. The only defect about it, admitted by the witness, was that it would occupy a little more shipping- space. His package would be suitable for cheese also. He estimated that the cost of the package would be about one shilling, as against two shillings for the present butter box. In this way the saving made jyould compensate for cost in cargo space. To Mr Hudson: Fruit could bo packed in similar packages, which could be made at acost of abotit a shilling in two-nlv.

The police yesterday at. the Greymouth Magistrate's Court, before Mill. C. Levvey, S.M., charged Edith Firth alias Dawsoai, with being an idle and disorderly person and will be. i iug found drunk in a public place. Accused pleaded guilty to drunkenness, but denied vagrancy. 'Senior-Sergeant ; Simpson said accused had been about i the town for some months more or less

under the influence of liquor. She had been association with persons of ill repute and had not been working anywhere. Two constables deposed that | accused had not been working, but necus- ■ ed said bis was not the case, as she had j during the past few months been working for several people. She edmitj ted being previously charged as an in.

corrigible rogue. The Magistrate, after reading a list of her previous convictions sentenced accused to a year’s imprison, ment on the charge of being idle and disorderly, while on the charge of drunkenness she was convicted and discharg. ed. The “pleasing swelling” in the front of the neck which is regarded as a mark of female beauty should be regarded with suspicion, according to Dr Drennan, of Otago University. Speak ing at tlie annual meeting of the Royal Society for the Health of Women and Children, lie said that he had been impressed, in walking about the streets of Dunedin, by the of goitre, of which this swelling, freely exposed by the present fashion in females’ upper garments, was an indication. The women of New Zealand were widely affected by this disease, which was apt if neglected, to have the most serious consequences both to present and future generations, and might lead to chronic invalidism. The speaker dealt with the cause of the. disease and the reasons for its prevalence, and made several suggestions for combating it. Dr Fitcliett, speaking later on the same subject, gave point to bis remarks by looking around his audience, which was largely composed of ladies, and announcing bluntly that several of those present were affected by goitre, as bo could see by a glance at their bare necks. Both speakers stressed tho necessity for taking the matter in hand promptly, and combating the further spread of the disease. Schroder and Co. having just concluded their great clearing salo have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of new autumn and winter goods. Every articlo is in good taste, prices arc in plain figures, and as usual much below currant rates. Cash purchases rcceivo a discount of one shilling for - each complete £, carpets and linoleums neb cash only. Inspection invited.--Advt. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. I

When children conic homo from the pictures Through the damp of a winter’s night, All parents who care and of colds beware, Take measures to keep them right. They tuck them warm and snug in bed, For of croupv colds they’ve needed droad; At signs of such to mako things sure, They give them Woods’ Peppermint Cure.