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Hokitika Guardian, 16 October 1919, Page 2

The attendance at yesterday’s football match was a large one the takings being over £2O, quite the largest gate receipts for some years. , Mr E. Gholerton, eye specialist, notifies that he will be visiting Ross on Oct. 25th and may be consulted ot the Empire Hotel. Included in the visiting Marist Club team yesterday was Mr E. (Boxer) McDonald), a resident here in his younger days. He played on the touchline yesterday as a result of a hump rereceived in the match in Reef ton, but scored many a hearty welcome along the lino from old frends. The death of Mr John William Anderson ,of Woodstock, jtook place at Westland Hospital yesterday after a short illness. The deceased, who was native of Woodstock, was only 25 years of age. He leaves a widow, mother and father, two sisters and a brother, all residing in the district, to whom the sympathy of many friends will be extended. Although each season it is becoming more difficult in obtaining satisfaetoiy supplies of reliable hoisory, Schroder and Co. ,through their agents, have secured sufficient for local requirements. New sports hose in black, cream, cashmere, black and coloured cash mere hose, silk hose, glissiuna hose, in all shades; children’s half and threequarter hose in great variety are showing. A visit to the house will prove to your satisfaction. —Advt. An important improvement in the train services was promised by the Prime Minister on Saturday. Speaking in the House during the discussion of the Estimates Mr Massey said that a new time-table would come into operation in December, and would provide for the restoration among other things, of through expresses on the South Island Trunk line. Mr Massey added yesterday, that the new time- | table would operate from December j Ist. Ho believed it would give the Dominion a better train service than had been provided before the “ cut, since some adjustments were to be made/ At a meeting of the West Coast- Rugby Union held last evening, at Greymouth, in view of the explanation of a player who was ordered off at Hokitika, the union considered that the penalty already imposed was sufficient to meet the case. It was resolved tothank all the referees who had officiated in the club inter-union, and other matches during the past season. Votes of thanks were passed t» all local Hokitika and 'Rinui players for their co-ope-ration and to the Hokitika Club foi use of jerseys. Mr Wilson was delegat-

ed to write to the N.Z.R.U. re grant for school football. Messrs McKay and Wilson were appointed a sub-Committee to complete the negotiations with theUnions of Canterbury and Otago for visits to the Coast next year of "representative teams from those unions. Always have “NIAZOL” in the house. Worth its weight in gold to anyonesuffering from colds, coughs, sorethroat or bronchitis. “NA.ZOL” always relieves. Get a “Unique” North British hot water bottle with the patent stopper. Made of best rubber, tight well vulcan-' ised seamß, they last for years.— that’s why all retailers recommend them. j ...V. 1

The Greymouth Bowling Club opened ’ the season yesterday afternoon. The green was in a soft condition, as a result j of the recent rain. j The Mnrist Club football team left ! by the early morning train for Christ- ! church. They expressed great pleasure j at the hospitality extended to them dm - > ing their visit to Hokitika. Just arrived, another lot of “chic ” < millinery, crepe de chine blouses, and j tlie new Aquarock and all-British raiuster rain coat, at Schroder and Co. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. A Military Medical Board arrived by the mid-day train yesterday. They examined several soldier patients in the, afternoon and left again for Greymouth by the evening train.

There will be a working bee on the local bowling green on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, when all members able to attend will bef welcome, as there is a considerable amount of attention le-

| quired. j We have the following lines, arriving j to-morrow —rhubarb, cauliflowers, beet- | root and leeks. W e are cash buyers of j whitebait in any quantity at the Fedej ral Supper Rooms Opposite Keller’s Ho- ( tel.—Cutbusli (Bros., pnoiVietors.— i Advt.

The Hokitika Bowling Club has received an enquiry from the Timaj'U Bowling*Club asking if a four rink game could he arranged to be played at Hokitika on December 30th.' A party of ladies and gentlemen are coming across the ranges on a motor tour, and are arranging games at the several centies. A cordial welcome is being sent to the enquiry. To-night at St Andrews Hall Mr Creagh will deliver an address on Prohibition. Everyone should he making ■enquiries' about this subject for soon the vote will be taken and as State Purchase is to be voted on, voters should be wide awake. Mr Creagh has held meetings at various mills during | the week, and has had good receptions, [ Mr Creagh is a breezy and effective I speaker and is well worth hearing. The [-time of meeting is 8 o’clock. I At the Westland Land Board yesterday afternoon, the Commissioner stated that instructions liad been received : under the War Regulations Act to take I steps to prevent Aliens acquiring land, and the Board would, therefore, require from every applicant a proof of nationality, on a form to be supplied. Any grants oil transfers made at that meeting would he subject to proof of nation- : ality being supplied before the issue of j the grant. 1 The death took place yesterday at Westland Hospital of Mi- Edward Clark of Kumara. The deceased who was a native of Wakefield, Nelson, and 67 years of age had formerly resided at Ross and Blackball and latterly at Kumara. He was a sawmiller by occupa- ; tion and in earlier years was a wellknown cricketer. Deceased leaves a > widow, two sons and live daughters, the latter including Mrs R. Boddy of • Greymouth, and Mrs Donald Steele of i Main Street Kumara. One son and ■two daughters are in the North Island.

Oil and after November Ist duty will be assessed on American invoices at the I current rate of the day, instead of the j arbitrary rate of 4.85 dollars, as at present .On the basis of a draft presented on Saturday, this will mean an | increase in the amount of duty payable ■ of 17 per cent. Goods afloat, but arriving in New Zealand ports on and after November Ist, will be subject to this increase. In many cases these goods have been sold on the basis of the present system by merchants who : -will thus be involved in a very serious . loss. It is held to be unreasonable that less than three weeks’ notice i should be given by the Customs of this change. The Dunedin “Star” says: The payment of .113000 a year to the General Manager of the railways will have a •very disquietening effect not only upon all the branches of the railway service, but upon the whole of the public service. It will create widespread discontent and j will quicken and intensify a very general * demand for substantial increases in salaries and wages. The men in the railway service who are doing the practical ■work, will want something more than £2OO or £3OO a year; if the Government insist upon paying £3OOO per year to the. General Manager, who has yet to prove his merit, and especially in the matter of preparing the annual report for Parliament. A better policy would have been to have fixed the General Manager’s salary at £2OOO a year, with | a guarantee of perodic increases for : growth of merit. How can any man be expected to do'great tilings if lie begins with tlie maximum Of pay and the consoling fact in the background that if he fails in achievement a retiring allowance of nearly £2OOO a year awaits him. The whole business is preposterous.” They wear out slowly, The North British Hot Water Bottle with the patent “Unique” Stopper, the. sign of satisfaction. Their merit gives pleasure to -both retailer and buyer. That racking cough can be eased by “NAZOL”. Thousands have proved, the soothing, curative properties of this scientific preparation. 60 doses Is 6d. Stationery bargains.—Manilla envelopes Is hundred, 9s 6d thousand; superior white envelopes, 50 for Is; college exercise'hook, size 8 x 10J, 32 pages 4 for Is; the Gordon exercise book Gj? x 8} 49 pages, 3 for Is; Egypt writing tablet, 7* x 9, 50 sheets, special value, 9d each. McGruer and Co., Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Grey- i mouth.—Advt. i No room for colds in those who use “NAZOL”. This scientific and reliable . remedy also relieves Influenza, Broil- , chitis and Sore Throat. Is Gd buys 60 doses.

j (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) 1 ''ON DER goltz. . BERLIN, Oct. 13. ' It is semi-officially stated that Von j der Goltz has transferred his coinniand Ito General Eherhardt. Von der Goltz is i expected in -Berlin shortly. POSITION OF BRITISH. LONDON. Oct. M. A steamer is in readiness to transport British residents from Riga. A shell struck the British Mission i but caused no casualties, i German envoys warned the British destroyers to leave Riga Harbour on Saturday, evening, announcing that a e heavy bombardment was imminent.

THE. EVACUATION. LONDON;, Otober 14. The official statement has'been made that the British have withdrawn all forces from North Russia. K The statement makes the following remarks:—“The military' authorities are much indebted to a section of the English Press (one paper being the Government organ, the “Daily Press”), i'Or its repeated asseverations as to doubting the sincerity of the Government’s policy for evacuation, and suggesting that an offensive into the interior was likely.’ These newspapers thus mystified the Bolsheviks, creating exactly a desired atmosphere, of uncertainty, required for success.” The official report also says:—“General Rawlinson’s- skilful co-ordination of plans enabled the British withdrawal from North Russia, to he carried out with scarcely any loss, after blows had {been struck, severely punishing the enemy on the Dvina river and at Lake Onega, these facilitating in disengaging our troops. The local Russian forces were left in excellent condition to defend themselves and the Russians at Archangel have undertaken nn offensive since the British withdrawal.

REACHING A CRISIS. LONDON, Oct. 14. A Copenhagen message states that the Russian situation is reaching a crisis with unexpected rapidity. General Yudenitcli is fighting 20 miles west of Catlieina and is within forty miles of Petrograd. He hopes to enter Petrograd within three weeks.

BRITISH WAR-SHIPS FIRED ON LONDON, Oct. 14

The Times correspondent reports that Colonel Bermondt has sent a message to the Allies asking them to negotiate between him and the Letts. At .the same time his German artillery officers fired on the Allied warships at Riga. Commander Tudor immediately wirelessed “Stop it,” or I will locate and destroy you.” The warships then returned the fire.

According to an unconfirmed report the Allies have landed and occupied the port of Riga.

BOMBARDMENT OF RTGA. LONDON, Oct. 14

The “Daily Chronicle’s” Riga correspondent states that Colonel Berkais the Lett leader, fired on white flags with which Bermondt on Sunday afternoon attempted to open a truce. Carts collect the dead bodies in the streets .

The besiegers are) reported to be suffering heavy casualties. Two German battalions mutually attacked each other, owing to darkness. The latest news from Riga states the Lettish Government has returned to the city and is making a big effort to secure the co-operation of the Baltic States against Von der Goltz. The situation, however, is most obSC It°is now clear that Col. Berniondt with his Russo-German army, never captured the whole of Riga, but only the suburbs to the south of the river, from which he has now been driven out. Bermondt seems to be playing a lone hand on behalf of the Baltic barons.

DENIKEN’S ADVANCE.

SUOESSFUL OPERATIONS

(Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, October 15

Sevc|re fighting continues on both Petrograd and Moscow fronts. Deniken’s rapid advance in the neighbourhood of Orel panicked the Bolsheviks in Moscow. The Letts are apparently still holding out at Riga, denying General Bermondt, who styles himself Prince Avaloff, hut the most sensational development is the breaking through in the direction of Petrograd, of Yudenitch’s north-west Russian - army. Meanwhile [Esthonians are advancing from Narva and have reached Moloskovitshi, halfway from Kyamburg to Catchina.

According to a despatch from Reval, dated the I3tli, Yudenitch’s offensive opened with the capture of Cambuig last week. His advance guard under General Glasenoff took Volossova, forty miles eastward on the 12th, reachiug the most advanced point of the June •iffensive and capturing between tand twelve thousand prisoners, an armoured train and staff of.an artillery brigade. Simultaneously the Bolshevik main communications southwards and is close to Luga and it is reported ho has recaptured Pskov, after advancing fifteen miles in twenty-four hours. The despatch says the offensive continues amid a wave of patriotic enthusiasm on a front of on© hundred miles. The Bolsheviks are everywhere panic stricken. A British destroyer brought six German merchantmen to Reval in the last two days.