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Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1920, Page 2

Mrs Charles Ogilvie inserts a notice of jdianks in fliis ibsup. Nominations for a seat on thp Westland Land Hoard, caused by the expiry of the term of office of Mr G. Mallinson, will be received up to '5 p.m. on Wednesday, 11th February, Up to Saturday last, the War Expenses Department laid met 55,237. claims for soldiers’ gratuities, representing a total disbursement of £3,325, 074- •'

Mil E. J. Wilson, M.A., ILSs., of tin University of Perth, West Australia has b^en'appointed lecturer in nioderr languages at Viciorip College, i'll Wilson is a New Zealander, an;! was educated at Canterbury College. Addressing ,-j meeting of returned soldiers at Dupedfii, Brigadipy-Genera] Richardson expressed the opinion that tiibenaijar trouble among soldiers was going to give the country a great deal of worry. He suggested that af, the next medical conference the matter should be thoroughly discussed. At present nothing beyond the building of sanatoria was being done. Certainly the men were receiving treatment, but as soon as they were discharged, very many of tliejp broke down again. Ho reckoned there were about 12,000 returned soldiers suffering lroiu tulierudosis.

In connection with the extension of the Groymonth cemetery, ia letter has been received b. v the Town Clerk from Mr Shrives m reference to the fwo and a-hnlf acres of land adjoining flip present cemetery ground on the south vsitie llegarding tliiis letter, it was decided by the Grcymouth Horough Coiigcj) on Thursday night to make a final offer of £sof? f.p Mr Shrives, with a right to remove, his cottage. If this offer is not accepted by Mr Shrives, the Council will proceed immediately to take the land under the Public Works Act. lu addition to the amount to he paid to Mr Shrives the Council will also have to pay some small amount for the Crown’s interest in the land. It is hoped that this limiter will ho soon settled for file extra ground is urgently required, while it is thought the land desired will be sufficient for tile next twentyfive years. Gig at reductions on all summer millinery at Mrs J. Lloyd’s. Good cooks waste nothing. 1 hey prefer SHARLAND’S Baking Powder because it ensures best •esnlts and IS CHEAPEST.

Many interesting • articles will be found in the “Guardian” weekly supple ment issued to-day as usual. A visitor to a Maori farm up north noticed that all the pigs had their tails cut off. “What is the reason of that?” he inquired. “What, you no know that?” said the native, “by korry that my ear-mark.”

Sir Wm. Fraser, Minister of Public Works has telegraphed to Mr Bruce, County Chairman, as follows:—“Tips message signed by yourself, the Mayor and other gentlemen re encroachment of Little Wanganui river received. lam obtaining immediate reports on the matter.”

A public meeting will be held in the Town Hall on Monday evening at 8 o’clock when Mr Cruse, district organiser for the Returned Soldiers’ Association will deliver an address on matters connected with the work’ of the Association. A full attendance of members and the general public is requested.

A special meeting of the Hokitika Repatriation Committee will be held at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon to draw up the conditions under which applications will be dealt with affecting the working of a sawmilling proposition for returned soldiers at .Back Creek. The suggestion of the Repatriation Department is to form a small private Company.

The Yen. Archdeacon Jacob, who is at present visiting the Westland parishes will preach at All Saints Church tomorrow evening. In the morning he will he at Ross, and in the afternoon at Rimu, his arangements having been somewhat altered owing to the fact that he was delayed for two days by bid weather in South Westland. The Archdeacon will visit Kumara on Monday evening.

With regard to the Arahura river erosion below Hungerford’s Bridge, Mr Seddon M.P., was communicated with on Thursday, and a dvised yesterday that he was in touch with Ministers with a view to planning effective protection works. The County Council has been asked to forward suggestions relative to the matter. Hon Massey has telegraphed to Mr B. Ward in respect to the same matter.

In giving vent to his feelings on his discharge, an old soldier wrote to his late colonel: —“.Sir—After what I have suffered, you can tell the Army to go to Hell.” In due course he received the following: —“Sir, —Any suggestions cr inquiries as to the movements of troops must be entered on Army Form 123, X.Y.Z.. a copy of which I enclose,”

The I-lon. W. D. S. MacDonald, who has been visiting Rotorua for rest and treatment, recently experienced a very serious turn. Mrs MacDonald was telegraphed for, travelling from the •Bay of Plenty to Rotorua as quickly as possible. There has been much improvement in Mr MacDonald’s condition. The state of Mr M cDonald’s he" 1 tli has been occasioning the members of liis family considerable anxiety or some time past. He has never been quite himself since he broke his arm, and the exactions of the recent election campaign told a great deal upon him in the unsatisfactory state of his health.

As a social evening given in his honour at Brooklyn on Monday night, / .ieiitenant-Colonel Mitchell, M.P., speaking oil political matters, said he believed that the Government had a solid majority that would allow it to cany out any legislation it desired. “If has been given the opportunity,” said lhe speaker, ‘‘and it behoves it to take that opportunity jo discover a remedy for the general discontent that now permeates the country, and to pass such legislation as will bring content to the people. I believe it will rise above party in the endeavour to bring about a reasonable solution of the problems with which we are faced. You can’t do certain things,by Act of Parliament ajone. You can’t build houses by Act of Parjianient. You cannot develop our water power or settle the land or build new schools or make better pnvirQniu.ent? by . Act of Parliament. The human equation comes in, and we must have a worker, or we will not get anywhere, and I want you to realise that only by earnest work, and unity we can remedy the difficulties of the past and present.” (Cheers.) “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help makes Happy Housewives. Is packet sufficient for seven weekly family washings. E. J- Lloyd.—Adyt. The house for boys’ and youths’ clothing for Christinas season is Scbroeders’ who are offering at much below usual prices charged Ispwhpip. Come and see for yqursplf.—Adv£

A point for good housewives. A 1 ways use SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Costs least; gpes farthest; give'- 15 best results, Tested in thousands of kitchens, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others— worth more

During the holidays remember Daniel Crawfords Red Star Whisky is the host Mark Sprot and Co. wholesale agents. —Advt.