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Hokitika Guardian, 30 May 1919, Page 2

The members of tlic Rimutaka’s draft arriving on Saturday evening by the overland route will include Privates Sullivan and Atkinson of Hokitika-. The Grey County Council has appointed F. Donovan roadmap for Mars, den district and D. McKinty roadman for Rotomanu district. A soldier coming down the gangway of a returning transport was heard to say: “Thank God I have returned to New Zealand single.” Then after‘a pause, “And I havo been in Scotland, too.” “One-third of Parliament goes out every three years,” the Hon. W. D. fe. MacDonald remarked at the farmers’ banquet at Wellington. At every election, ho explained, there were always changes to the extent of one-third by death and rejection. “Despite anything you may occasion- | ally hear to the contrary, I don’t think | any Government ever worked so harmoniously in the interests of the people as the National Government.” — The Hon. W. D. S. MacDonald, at Wellington. “The New Zealand farmer made the finest infantry soldier in the world.” This opinion, brought back by a New Zealand doctor, was related at , the farmers’ banquot at Wellington. “They lacked the dash of the Australians, but they had a tenacity peculiar to themselves. During the years they were in Franco they never lost a yard of trench, a record no one else could claim. The “Taranaki Herald” states that a section of land of 130 acres in the Fairfield Estate, described by a member of a deputation to the Minister for Lands as “impossible,” was subleased by a soldier to a local farmer at 100 per cent, advance on the rental value. On this area a record oat crop was raised, which will probably show a profit of about £BOO or more on the transaction.

“Soon there will be an election, and I don’t care whether a man is a Liberal, Labourite, or a Reformer,” said the Hon. W. D. S.- MacDonald at the farmers’ banquet' at Wellington on Tuesday evening, so long as he is a stout, truthful Britisher. There are insidious activities by certain sedition mongers in this country—men who never lifted a hand'-to ivin the war, who tried to prevent others from going, who were doubtful if they were loyal, and who did not care twopence for this country. The disloyal man, the sedi-tion-monger, the biased brain, the prejudiced mand, and the poisoned tongue should have no place in this country, because the flower of a whole generation of men have been poured into the furnace of war, and wo do not want those boys who sleep their last sleep on foreign soil to have their work deprecated by any sedition-monger who comes from another country. The man who docs not like this country—well tho sooner he loaves it tlio better. Henry Duprey Taylor, a well-known blacksmith and engineer, was found dead in bed at his residence, Y ictoria street, Hawera, on Tuesday. It was ) the deceased’s custom to visit his work- ' shop every morning at 7 o’clock, returning home to breakfast. He was seen in the shop at the usual hour, and was in good spirits. He went home, but failed to put in an appearance later at tho shop. His assistant, a lad, went to Tay lor’s residence at 1 o’clock, and found him apparently asleep, but failed to ( arouso him. The lad tried again at 4 o'clock, without result. He then went for assistance, when it was discovered that tho man was foaming at tho noso and mouth. A bottle containing poison was found on a table beside tho bed. Medical aid was summoned, but failed to restore vitality. Deceased had been living alone for some weeks, his wife and two young children being on a visit to Sydney. Arriving by every steamer, consignments of choice apples consisting of Pearmains, Stunners, Munroc’s Favour ites etc. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd, Wharf St. Phono No. 2.—Advt. i For Children’s Hacking Cough, 1 - Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never lot a day pass without telling someone about tho wonderful laboursaving and perfect cleansing qualities of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. Is packet sufficient for seven weekly family washings. John Parkhill.—Advt.

The entries for the fat stock sales at Araliura appear in this issue.

A quantity of furniture and effects are offered for sale in this issue. Apply between 2 and 5 p.m.

Stephens’ Bros have just opened up a large variety of ladies’ coats, frocks and tailor-cut skirts, in Garbadine and Serges; also the latest in costumes.

The Wakuiti which went out into the roadstead yesterday on a trial trip, put into Greymouth last night, a very heavy sea having come up along the coast. 4

Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell by auction on Wednesday next at 11 o’clock the freehold property of Mr. C. E. Hannam in Revell Street, consisting of butchery and dwelling. Particulars appear in this issue. The following team 'will represent the Rovers in a match against the Reps, at 2 p.m. to-morrow: —E. Glass (Capt.) But land L., Butland J., Houston, Shaw,- Fowler, Mclntosh, King, Stapleton, Nightingale 8., Breeze, Reynolds, Raine, Greaney, King. Emergencies Hickson and J. Stapleton. “What did I fine this offender on a previous occasion?” asked Mr F. V. Frazer, S.M., of Mr Fox, who represented the Miramar Borough Council during the hearing of a by-law case on Tuesday at Wellington. “The small sum of ten shillings,” replied Mr Fox, “and it pays a man to be fined 10s, once a fortnight, as he saves money in the purchase of fodder when chaff costs £8 15s per ton.”

“If we have prepared and published a black list of those who have hidden away and shirked their duty of fighting for their country,” said Mr J. P. Luke, Mayor of Wellington, speaking on Tuesday evening, “wo should also get a black list of those employers who are failing to take back into employment the soldiers who are returning from the war. When a man who loft his job to fight for you and me returns from the front, the job he left ought to be open for him to step into.”

On Tuesday next on the Hokitika Rifle Range, commencing at 10 a.m.

sharp, a rifle meeting for all Territorials on the West Coast will take place. The | competition is open" to all members of 1 the 13th Regiment, and being a public I holiday there should be a large attendance of shootists. Altogether 22 prizes ( are being offered, totalling £lO. The conditions are 200 yards rapid, 10 rounds; 300 yards, deliberate, 7 rounds; and 500 yards, deliberate, 7 rounds. There are seven aggregate prizes, five prizes for each of the three competitions. Free passes by railway and lunch will be provided and no entrance fees will be charged. All competitors must be j in uniform. j In connection with the outrage at tlie police residence at Greymoutli yesterday morning, the “Argus” says the object of the person responsible for this dastardly outrage is a mystery. It is said to he the first attempt of the kind made on a police officer’s residence

in New Zealand, but the fact that Sergeant Eimpson’s home being thus attacked is inexplicable, as he is a most popular official with one and all, and in the performance of his duty has always been uniformly courteous and considerate. There is as yet, so far as is known, no clue to the guilty person. He is evidently someone either insane or disposed to adopt the methods of the terrorists. The fact of such a quantity of explosives being used proves '.that the perpetrator was one with access to a supply, and this fact may lead to the discovery of liis identity. i 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. Gall early and select at least two hats from this great Bargain collection. Mc_ Gruer and Co., The Cash Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt.'

A sure and pleasant specific for removing worm, is Wade’s Worm Figs. Price Is 6d Schroder and Co. having just concluded their great clearing sale have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of new autumn and winter goods. Every article is in good taste, prices are in plain figures, and as usual much below currant rates. Cash purchases receive a discount of one shilling for each complete £, carpets and linoleums net cash only. Inspection invited.--Advt.

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