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Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1919, Page 2

Claims against repatriated prisoners of war, ex Willoclira , are required to be lodged with the Public Trustee before 30th November.

Commencing this week two express trains each way are being run on the main trunk lines of both Islands. Mr Seddon M.P., has asked for the restoration of the Saturday service in the East and West Coast connection.

Tlie balance sheets of the Imprest Account of the Westland Advisory Board, National War Funds Council and Westianr. Patriotic /Fund for the year ended March 31st., 1919, appear in this issue. The death at 101 years of age of Airs Elizabeth Shine, of Derwent St, Oamaru, occurred on Thursday morning. The deceased lady was born in Ireland. Her family numbers 13; the youngest being 47 years of age. Yesterday two youths, Louis E. and Frederick Williams, (for whom Mr W. J. Joyce appeared) were at the S.M. Court, Greymouth, committed for trial on a charge of assaulting with intent to rob' a Chinaman, Willie Tay Lee, on August 27th. Accused, who pleaded not guilty, reserved their defence, and were committed to the Supreme Court for trial. Bail was allowed.

The Minister for Public Works on replying in the House on Wednesday last, to a question by Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, (Westland), said that it is hardly probable that the Otira tunnel will be completed within two years. Mr Seddon expressed great dissatisaction at , the reply. Only*a mile remained to be completed, he urged and the work should be pushed on with all speed, as it would help largely to solve the coal problem in the South Island.

Sir Harry Lauder has a dresser and general henchman just as well known among vaudevillians, says an Exchange, as is the comedian himself. This is “Tom” Vallance, affectionately known to everyone in the business by his given name. Lauder and his faithful henchman are related by marriage, and worked together in the pits of Lanarkshire. When Harry’s rising fame and fortunes rendered an assistant imperative he selected Tom for the pqst. The final euchre Jpurngment and dance will be held jap the Arahura Valley Hall on Thursjp next, Sept. ’Bth. The proceeds onMiis occasion will bo devoted to the Wptland Hospital Building Fund, so cjfie along and help to buy a few b riffs and have a sporting chance of sQjgfrino; a most valuable prise. Thejpies’ prizes have been kindly doited by a returned soldier and Miss JBpir, and the gents by a friend arnPMr. R. Bradley. Admission Is.—Advt.

The usual euchre tournament, and dance will be held in Club Rooms to-morrow, Mr H. Norman has kindly don#ed an excellent set of prizes for Competition, The lady’s first prize ml be a pair.of gum boots (any size)? e K ent ’ s ) a Dunlop-cycle jpe (guaranteed for 12 months). ’□lore are also 1 valuable second prtrfs. McLean’s pictures come out just in time for lovers of dancing jp call in at the Club Rooms j and spsffd a couple of pleasant hours.. —AdvJ;

Your secret for that dazzling shine on your shoes Miss Pretty Maid? “Keep Smiling” Boot Polish, Sir, she said.—Advt.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS fortifies the system against against climatic changes. For Children’s Flaeking Cough, Woods’ Great Ponnennint Core

First shipment of spring and summer millinery, collars and blouses in crepo do chine, silk and voile, now showing at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.—Advt.