TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 February 1922, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

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APPEAL FOR RUSSIA. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 20

Mr W. H. Rose (Chairman of tho Save the Children Fund) has received a cablegram from Lord Weardia-le (Chairman of the London Committee) stating that they are feeding a quarter of a million Russian children, and have established New- Zealand kitchens in Saratov. Lord Weardale appeals urgently for funds for their work in Russia. ’

OUTBREAK OF INFLUENZA

ABOARD THE ATHENIC

WELLINGTON. February 20

The Atlienic arrived here this morning from Sovithamption. The berthing of the Vessel was delayed till late this afternoon on account of an outbreak of influenza on board. The influenza is reported to be of a mild nature and of about three days’ duration. It is prevalent among third-class passengers. Tlie last ease occurred on February sth. The vessel brought 300 immigrants.

The Health Department precautions include taking all temperatures before the Customs and immigration officers are allowed on hoard. The vessel i s also to be fumigated.

FISHING PARTY’S EXPERIENCE, WELLINGTON. February 21.

Duncan MacTnnes, who was in charge of the boat which drifted from Lyall Bay on Saturday night and finally came ashore in Pa,Riser Bay on Sunday afternoon, explains the .trouble a/rose through one of the oars and a rowlock breaking almost simultaneous!. The boat was caught by the flowing tide and carried west to Terawhiti where they had an anxious time in the "Rip”. Later when the tide turned they were swept through the Strait to the eastward and managed to reach land just twenty-four hours after they had started from Lyall Bay on a fishing expedition.

PADDON ARRIVES. WELLINGTON Feb. 21. Paddon the Australian Champion Sculler, arrived by the Manuka yesterday and went to Wanganui to-day to prepare for his race with Hadfield for tho championship of the world.

CONCILIATION. COUNCIL. WELLINGTON, Feb. 21

The Conciliation. Council proceedings in connection with "Wellington Water siders dispute, which commenced on Wednesday last concluded yesterday, but no agreement was arrived a.t on a large majority of the clauses set out in the demands of the employers.

SUDDEN DEATH. DUNEDIN, Feb. 20,

Peter McCabe, a trimmer, and also a returned soldier, dropped dead at a bolel bar to-day. Tt is supposed that lie has suffered from heart trouble. An inquest is to he held.

FOUND HANGING. WELLINGTON, Feb. 20. Helen Elizabeth Osborne, aged 65 years, wife of a wa.tersider, was found hanging dead jn a kitchen at 11.45 a.m. to-day. A rope was around her neck fastened by a hook on the door. Deceased had been ailing for som 0 years.