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Hokitika Guardian, 22 October 1919, Page 2

juDitiNG tne present weeii special classes lor nr sc aid wouc m int case ox ticcxueiits, are in progress in l/uc sa\viiixinxA& Cehbivs between xvunniia alia iio&s. J-ixu classes were lield at Kumara on Monday and Kimu on Tuesday. To-day they are to he held at Mananui anu Kuatapu; to-mhrrow *at Ross and Friday at Kaiueri. First aid to tne injured is taicen up by SC John's Ambulance Association and instruction m simple methods and , remedies is knowledge wortn acquiring by tnuse employed, in industries where accidents more or less serious are likely to' happen at any untoward moment. The instruction should be specially valuable in sawmilling centres where there is considerable laoor employed, and the class of work despite the great car© exercised, is brought with the possibility of accident. It is understood that in various parts of tile Coast, the instruction imparted. through these classes lias been very useful indeed. There is a travelling instructor, Mr T. West, who has qualifications approved by, the As so.

tion, to impar.t the instructional knowledge. The opportunity to gain information in such a useful course should be availed of readily. No doubt the meetings will be well attended—they deserve to bo, for any moment an accident may occur and in that moment it will be a blessing to the unfortunate patient if someone is nearby to render first aid and to relieve pain and lessen the liability probably to more permanent injury. The movement is a humanitarian work which should commend itself to all, and so attract the fullest attendance possible ait' all the gatiu ings.

The Labor question in all its phases, intrudes itself in every aspect of community welfare. As an Amercan writer put it recently, modern society is necessarily co-operative. The population of any country cannot make a living as a primitive people, by hunting fish. They must supply, their wants by means of organised industry exchanging goods and-services with each other. That kind of peaceful and progressive society is only possible upon the basis of respect and consideration for each others rights. There must be an honest desire to give and take on terms that are mutually . fair. The ideas that the. social groups shall take advantage of any strategical position which they may hold to get the better of each other is repugnant to the whole idea of co-opera-tion, and in the long run no such advantage will be tolerated. The employees of transportation companies, for instance have it in their power which is thus accidentally in their hands cannot be .admitted. They have a valid claim to just treatment,- but-the determination does not rest with themselves. They will certainly lose out in any conflict upon that issue, because the interests of no single groups can ever be held superior to the rights of the whole community. The railroad men will always have the right to resign and go into other work, as thousands of low-paid Government employees are doing, but the right to conspire to tie up the transporation system is somewhat different. And this is a view which has been brought home very plainly to the world at large by the recent railway strike in Britain.

The programme for. the Overseas Club’s concert next Tuesday at the Town Hall, appears in this issue. The entertainment is to mark the celebration of Trafalgar Day, and the local Club will present a very attractive entertainment. Several of the leading amateurs will assist, arid the Overseas orchestra will make a welcome appearance, and render several new selections. The concert is arranged at a popular price and shoidd be well patronised.

At Greymouth on Monday evening during a meeting at Wesley Hall where Rev Howard Elliott was present with the object of forming a branch of the Protestant Political Association, a

largo crowd gathered in the street outside and there was much stone throwing the windows in the building being smashed. Several people in the hall were injured by being struck by the missies. The meeting dispersed about 9 o’clock, but a large number of those outside waited apparently with a view tb seeing the organiser as he came out, but he had left earlier with the otheIt was about 1.30 a.m., before the street was clear. There is scarcely a pane of glass left sound in Wesley Hall, while one pane was also broken in the Wesleyan Church that stands close by.

The gross cost of a Parliamentary election varies according to the number of polling places appointed, the cost of clerical assistance due to energetic enrolling of electors by organising parties, and the cost of printing the electoral rolls. All things being equal it is generally considered that rural elections are still more expensive than urban, hut it is knowri that some of the recent urban elections have cost more than the rural elections. The extra cost due to the number of candidates is infinitesimal. The average cost of an election is £3OO. The recent byelections cost: Grey £315, Palmerston North £270, , Taranaki £289, Wellington Central' £256, Wellington North £322, Wellington South £240, Paliiatua £255.

No matter whether a cold lodge in throat, head or chest, “NAZOL” will promptly clear it out. Try it on sugar or through a Nabol Inhaler.

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Don’t try and count yourself to sleep because you suffer from cold feet. Get a “Unique” Hot Water Bottle, the bottle with strongly vulcanised seams that can’t burst or leak. British made too.

To remove a Bad Cold take “NAZOL” on sugar, which should be dissolved in the mouth. Or use the Nazol Inhaler. Either treatment never fails.

Although each season it is becoming more difficult in obtaining satisfactory supplies of reliable hosiery, Schroder and Co., through their agents, have secured sufficient for local requirements. New sports® 1 hose in black cream, cashmere, black and coloured cashmere hose, silk liose, glissiuna hose, in all shades children’s half and three quarter hose in great variety are showing A visit to the house will prove to your satisfaction.—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 watter bubbling up. All prices.

Tlie safest, quickest, cheapest remedy for coughs and colds is “NAZOL.” Ready for use when bought. Take a bottle home to-night. Get a “Unique” North British hot water bottle with the patent stopper. Made of best rubber, tight well vulcanised seams, they last for years.—that'-j whv all retailers recommend them

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