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Hokitika Guardian, 18 August 1919, Page 2

Apropos of the Japa n ese-01li 11 esc conflict in regard to their international affairs, Dr Peter who was for six years nn apostle of sanitation and public health to the Chinese, has written a note on Mr Chang in the battlefield of the west, Some 140,000 Chinese coolies went to France, during the war ou contract for periods ranging from tjjmeo to five years. Dr Peters accompanied one of the big battalions and spent several months with them iu France. He has studied the Oi ieiital at close range, and is of opinion in any calculation of the future of Asia (and of the world) the opinion of the Chinese must bo of enormous importance. He believes that the coolies who had the crowded experiences they went through in Europe, will do much to create fresh views and opinions in China. In speculating ou the outlook, the student wonders what the coolies will do about their discarded queues when they get hack to their native country. China has a population of 400,000,000 and it remains 10. lie seen what impress the recital of the experiences of the travellers will have on the stay-at home. Many of the coolies discarded their queues in France where they came so much in touch with tile ways and customs of modern Western life. Dr Peter is not able to solve the problem of the future for himself, but ho says if you visit China ton years hence, and find the Chinese still weaving queues, you can go back home and sleep in peace, lint if they all have their hair cut short you had better go hack home and get busy, for it will probably mean they have determined to fight for bheii rights to enjoy their own moral civilisation. If they have so determined, says Dr Peter, in conclusion, “watch out.”

Thk ceremony performed at the Westlane) Hospital yesterday was a recognition, in a public way of the acts of sacrifice performed by the nurses who sufccumbed to the epidemic of last November, while carrying out their duty unflinchingly in a time of grave public danger. It is not necessary to recall the memory of those back weeks, except to extol the splendid services of the nursing staffs at the hospitals, permanent and auxiliary, who carried on untiringly a)l through the trying days which succeeded each other in gloomy sequence. No part of the Dominion seemed to escape the visitation, and all praise and honor is due tho hand of willing workers who held on so faithfully 'to the end. In the stern battle with grim disease there were many victims suflcring alike. Locally the percentage among the workers was ns high as anywhere, which is another way of saying how magnificently the nursing staff, held to their duties. They honoured the profession in the highest, degree, and by their high purpose and ultimate sacrifice, have left a memorial in personal worth which v ill be an example and a pattern for all time. They were heroines all, and won honors no, less renowned than the gallants who gave their lives in anothei sphere of action for the public safely. The mirsiug staffs have come through (lie war with credit and renown. This f*OII Id be appreciated best by those who knew their work and worth on active service. Nero far removed from the European battlefields, their sisters were called upon suddenly for a- great service in. the cause of humanity, and bow well they responded is revealed by the memorial tablet now unveiled which tells of the personal sacrifice made for the public safety.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. announce that the farm property of Mr Geo. Lyes at Ivoiterangi has been with drawn from sale. A bridge carpenter is required by the Westland County Council, capable of taking charge fo Malfroy’s bridge repairs. Further particulars may be bad fiom Overseer Millner, Kanieri. The* Military Cross lias been awarded to Captain Arthur Fair formerly of Westport, of the sth Suffolk Regiment, for distinguished service during tlie military operations in Egypt. I In order, it is understood to await I further medical evidence, the civil acI lion, Gregory v. the King, set down ! to be heard at Wellington next week, i will bo postponed till the following session of the Supreme Court.

A man named Peter Sweet man, working the hydraulic crane on tlie Greymouth wharf on Friday was stopping the crane, when his right hand got caught in the gear, badly crushing the front joint of the thumb.

In addition to the business dealt -with at Friday’s meeting of tlie Repatriation Board (published on Saturday) was an application for a loan of £75 for the purchase of 15 hives of bees and bee-farming equipment. The application was recommended. We regret to record the death of Mrs Jane Caulfield an old and esteemed resident of Ross, which took place there to-day. Deceased who had reacn cd the ripe age of 88 years had been a resident of Ross for many years. She leaves one son, (Mr W. J. Caulfield, Town Clerk at Devonport, Auckland) to mourn her loss.

\ Mr P. Fitzgerald, Government road 'overseer for -Westland, met with a painful accident last Monday morning, lit was riding a motor bicycle on the Kumaru Beach road, when the machine skidded, resulting in Mr Fitzgerald being thrown heavily to the ground. 11,. was able to return to his home, when it was found ‘ that three of his rib-, were fractured.

Whether a honeymoon is a business or a pleasure, was the question that liad to be decided by a Wairarapa railway official tlie other day. The official was a married man, and he reckoned it was a pleasure and not a “business” within the meaning of the railway regulations. He declined to issue railway tekets for the newlywedded couple.

\t the Wataroa Sale Yards on Friday next at 11 a.m., Messrs M. Houston and Co. will submit to auction the dairy herd of Mr R. Haste, who is going out of dairying. This herd is a very choice one, comprising 34 cows, the majority being exceptionally well bred and are due to profit in September. The Auctioneers commend this sale to farmers in search of good dairy cows At the same sale a good line of 25 two yr. old Shorthorn steers will |v.. offered on account of Mr R. Hyndman

Says- the Westport “News”—The fact' that Westport, the chief coal pert in New Zealand, the supplier of coni to the Admiralty is not included in the itinerary of Lord Jellicoe gives support to the contention of n Wellington paper that the visit is a junket-ling affair rather than intended for a serious purpose. If there i® any place in New Zealand that should he visited, it is Westport, hut Westport seems to have only one use for the Government at present, that is, to rob it of its endowment moneys.

The Sydney Alorning Herald of a late dale says that “Sir Harry Lauder’s stay at tho Antipodes on this, his second and filial visit, is likely to be cut short, owing to shipping difficulties, and tho Tail management has had to omit New Zealand from the itinerary. This change is deeply regretted by the star.” Tt will be regretted too, in New Zenhno and particularly on the WestConst, where Sir Harry Lauder was to have spent a fortnight’s holiday at the close of the tour. The Caledonian Societies were making special preparations for the visit, and an illuminated address from the Grevmouth Society to the great Scotchman is now on view at Air Lawn’s, Revcll Street.

The Church Committee of All Saints met on Friday, when matters in connection with the proposed new church building were discussed with the visiting arc liiteet, Mr Wilson, and the scheme focussed on definite lines. During Friday the existing church buildtlie grounds etc., were inspected, and enquiry made in regard to suitable slone or other material for building purposes. The outcome of the discussion was the definite selection of the Stafford street frontage as the site for the new building. Rubble secured from a neighbouring locality will be the material for building, with a blue stone facing. These matters decided upon, the architect will proceed as soon as possible with the preparation of the design, which will he submtted next for approval.

The most common of ills is probably the ordinary cold, and the most successful of cures for this common ill “Nazol.” In bottles of 60 doses for Is 6d.

When buying that hot water bottle seo that you get the North British Rubber Co’ patent “Unique” stopper bottle. A little tiling to look for, a big tiling to find. All retailers. Changeable weather produces "old They are quickly relieved by “Nazol. This remedy is equally efficacious for young, old, or middle-aged persons.

Half-Price Sale, for one week only; last days of sale. Legitimate profits cast aside. Seasonable goods como with a crash right down to half usual prices. Take full advantage of this final clearance. All goods are rapidly advancing in price, and he who buys now buys well. Sec big price list in Friday’s issue of this paper.—McGnmr and Co., Spot Cash Drapers, late W. ,J. Pritchard, Hokitika. —Advt. President Wilson lias evidently been reading about Hokitika women lifting the World into higher ideals by means of “Golden Rule” soap, “Golden Rule” candles, “Golden Rule” writing tablets, “Golden Rule” school rulers, “Thinker’s” Pictorial penny note books and the famous “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Children like Wado’s Worm Figs—sure and certain. Price Is od.

The annual meeting of St Andrew Congregation will be held on Wednesday evening at 7.30. o’clock. The business includes consideration of Church Union proposals.

The Kokatahi Dairy Company is inviting tenders in this issue for the cartage of coal, butter boxes, goods, and butter for the ensuing year. Tenders close on Thursday, August 28th.

A proposal which was afoot to oignnise a social in honor of Captain Seddon’s safe return from active service has been temporarily postponed owing to Mr Seddon’s departure earlier than was anticipated. The function will be held when next he returns to the district,

Mir Seddou, M.P., proceeded to Gi eymouth to-day and to-morrow will no to Otira where he is to meet the tunnel workers union regarding their request for an increased rate of pay. Mr Seddon will cross to Christchurch on Thursday and reach Wellington at the week end for the session of Parliament to begin next week. Dr Teicbelmann returned from Wellington last week, where he had been in consultation with the Government i architect respecting the plans for the I additions to the Westland Hospital. Dr Teicbelmann was able to make various suggestions with regard to the internal economy of the new structure. These were noted, and will he embodied in the detailed plans of the building now to lie completed. The death of Mrs Maunder, widow of the late Mr John Maunder, took place early on Sunday morning, she being found to have expired during the night from heart failure. Deceased was a native of Dundee, and 78 years of age. She came to Hokitika in the sixties and had resided in North Revcll St., ever since, being highly respected and esteemed by all who knew her. Her husband predeceased her some 10 years ago. Deceased leaves- one son, (Air John Alaunder, Borough Overseer), and one daughter, (Mrs A. Eastgate of Sydney), and a brother, (Air Watson Alitchell of Reefton,) who will have the deep sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

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

Owing to tne fall in silk and cotton reels, we have reduced our price for Clark’s machine cotton to 4s 6d a doz. Court’s mercerised cottons 10s per doz; Clark’s brilliant cottons 6d; Cold cottons, a broder, 3d; Clark’s knitting cottons 3s Gd half lb; Dewhurst’s silk mercerised cottons 3d; Lister’s Imperial, and other 50vd. reels, 21-d a reel; twist l|d a reel; coloured crochet balls Gd; Clark’s white crochet balls 7d; until further notice. Before they go up again secure quantity now. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

No need to scald your hands filling ordinary hot water bottles. Get North British Rubber Co’s “Unique” bottle with the patent stopper, that prevents the waiter bubbling up. All prices. For Chronic Chest Complaints. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

As soon as you feel the slightest symptom of influenza, take “Nazol” on sugar and also inhale through a Na.zol Inhaler, and you’re safe.

Get a “Unique” North British hot water bottle with the patent stopper. Aladc of best rubber, tight well vulcanised seams, they last for years.—that’s why all retailers recommend'them. A euro that is sure.—“Nazol.” Sends coughs and colds packing In double quick time. Easy to take.

The price of everything has become such an important factor that it behoves a man to pay more attention to what he gets for his money than ever before. Consider the cost of clothes? How many can afford two suits a year at ten pounds apiece. Few men care to go so high even if they can afford it. Yet ten pounds is the price at a’ retail tailors for a good suit. It is possible by cutting out shop costs and bringing overhead expenses down to a minimum to still obtain a firstclass suit to measure of all wool material for 85s, 955, 105 s, 110 s, and llos. The profit is much less than is usual y made, but this is balanced by a bigger turnover —naturally the public are quick to appreciate such a saving as this. You will not get a better cut, while the fit and making is guaranteed. If a "single essential is not right the customer holds the right to return the suit and ask for the return of the full amount paid. You can obtain any other particulars, and see the splendid range of patterns by sending a post card to John R, Glosson, Cashel Street, Christchurch, with them will come a very easy measurement form which ensures a perfect fit ;and vour, satisfaction. Mention this rape? and they will como by return mail.—Advt.