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Greymouth Evening Star, 24 July 1918, Page 4

All accounts amcnst th« Function must l ,r> cent ’ll to flip pin inn nil nr secretary "f the Old Boys’ Association at onnr.—Advt. The Railway Traffic Department advise us tin’s morning that the trains from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass cannot get through to-morrow, and that it is extremely doubtful if communication will be restored on Saturday. Remnants on all counters at Walker’s Sale this week. Boundary Street.— Advt. A Rimu on Saturday afternoon tire football match between ’the Pirates (Rimu) tru'd Expulsions (Hokitika), resulted in a win for Pirates by three points (a try scored by J. O'Connor) to nil. The ground was heavy,- but the weather was fine- overhead. Mr L. Hills was referee. It is understood that delay in tlic execution of many works in the Greymouth County is explained by the difficulty in obtaining labour. Just now the works in .connection with the repair of County roads and bridges is proceeding satisfactorily, but were it not for the dearth of labour now obtaining much more progress would be registered. However, all the works are proceeding apace in the County, itnd in comparison with the shortage of labour experienced in most of the Counties of the Dominion and in numerous local works that suffer in consequence it may be said that the Grey County, though handicapped in the way of labour required, is in a comparatively happy position. The host insurance against coughs and colds is Nazol. One dose a day keeps colds away. Sixty doses 1/6. —Advt.

Owing to the non-arrival ol the the Gazette containing the names o .hose drawn in the recent ballot for Cla,b O recervists did not come to hand In Older that our readers should not be disapi «V»tcd, wc arranged to have the list telegi apn. ed ’ and it appears on page 3 of this issue. Mothers! Save money by getting Nazol—the best family remedy ' for coughs and colds. Sixty doses for 1/6 — more than three a penny.—Advt. Members of the Borough Council visited the abattoirs yesterday for the purpose ot attending a demonstration of the new fitting pen apparatus constructed by Ml* W. J. O’Donnell, Borough Engineer. Iha devise worked faultlessly, and was favourably commented upon by all as an‘adequate economic and practical device. Still further reductions in All-Wool Costumes at Walker’s Sale. Former prices were £6 to £7, now only 60/ and 89/ each. These are real snips. Boundary Street. —Advt. t The following will represent Roeftc-n in football match against _ Westport on Saturday nightßacks, Kirwan, C. McElwcc, ' Pritchard, Powley, Williams, Dick/Smith: forwards, Burley, Banks, Duffy, C. McEonmin, Lockington, Roberts, B. Fitzgerald, Simpson. Emergencies A. McEhvee, Gaylor ,Boxal and Prebble. Better than mixture or syrups, is Natiol —the money-saving remedy for ccughs and colds. Ready for us e when bo ight. No cold is Nazol-proof.—Advt. A commission issued by the Equity Court of New South Wales to take evidence in' New Zealand in the case of Joseph Pearson versus James B«rns was commenced at Hokitika on Sftiu-

'day, and proceeded on Monday and .yesterday. The evidence is taken in camera. Mr J. N. Naldcr is the Commissioner. Mr Alpers and with him Mr Sellers, appears for the plaintiff, and Messrs Ifark and Murdoch for the defendant. The evidence for the plaintiff closed last evening, and that for the defendant opened this morning. Ladies’ Tweed Coats, Wg reduction >in price at Walker’s Sale. Black Astrakhan and Scarlet Coats, new shapes, now only 55/, 65 1 and 75/, former prices were £5. to £7 each. Also Tweed Coats frony 25 1 to 50/ each, worth double. LadiM Raincoats only 30/ each, former _ were 45/ each. Walker’s, Street. —'Advt, IH On Monday evening at Mr J. Intosh’s club' rooms, Hokitika, a social was tendered to Mr W. MiHner bTJ his fellow members of th e Kiwi Football Club. Songs and toasts passed away a i very pleasant couple of hours. Songs were rendered by P. Kortegast F. Lfrm.a and Griffen. The speakers to the several toasts were W. Millnerr, Keenan, N|mcekivell, Maunder, Lawn, Pritchard, L. Hills Aihken, Bowden, Davies, Stopfortb, and Kortegast. A presentation was ipada to the" guest, who suitably acknowledged it. A very pleasant evening was spent before th e gathering dispersed. Extraordinary Purchase of 3bb Radios' Felt, Velour, ’ Plush and Black Hats, mostly smart ready-to-wears, La newest shapes apd colourings. UsniJ prices 15/6 to 37/6; McGruer’s Sale la ice 5/11. ? .ill to 9/11. Visit McGruer ~nd Go. a Extraordinary Sale. Bargains in alf departments (late McKay and Sunk).— Advt. ; A meeting of the Sub-Centre, composed of Messrs A. A. Adams. H. W. Kitclung--Imm, A. F. Spillar, W. Blackwood P. Mackenzie, J. McLean and His Worship the Mayor (Mr. J- D. Lynch), chairman, was held yesterday afternoon, m connection with the Copper Trail. In accord with the instructions given by the Generaig Committee, the committee drew up comb* tions and rules for the forthcoming oo« test between Grey and Hokitika. T 1 were duly signed and forwarded to H Mavor of Hokitika, for signature, H which in return will b e available for H meeting of the General Committee M Friday? Numerous suggestions were vanecd for prosecuting the trail tr financial finish, and will h e submitted H the main committee. PJ For cold in the head, throat or chest, Nazal is the handiest and surest remedy. More economical than mixtures or syrups. Sixty doses 1/6. —Advt. The Education Department has written to the Wellington Education Board requesting information ns to the numbers of teachers who during the, last _ five years have withdrawn from the Board’s employment. In the course of a. discussion at the Board of Education, members reiterated the opinions they have already expressed that the most suitable candidates for tbe teaching profession will be attracted to other ca!Jings unless they a.ro offered equal inducements to remain as teachers. It was pointed out by some speakers that the information sought by the Depaitment did not really cover the position, as very large numbers of suitable young people are in the first instance deterred fnm becoming teachers by the better inducements offered elsewhere.

Winter Games, Snakes and Ladders, Motoring, The Trail, Summitt, Shopping,* Rescue, Robinson Crusoe, Aerial DerLy, from 1/6 to 2, each, Playing 1/3. 1/9 andf 2/ per packet, Cribbape Boards 6d, 1/ and 1/9 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, The Shop for Value. —Advt.

The.main thoroughfares in the Bruffhoi Borough have for some time been looked upon bv the ratepayers in the light of eyesores. The roads generally have been in a deplorable state of repair while a portion of the main roa.'d from Brunner to Greymouth of something like four to five miles also has been in a wretched condition for some time. However, new condition of affairs, as regards roads at least, is about to obtain. The Borough Council, in conjunction with the Public Works Department, have assiduously set themselves to make long-waited-for improvements* and have, at present, employed a steam-roller grader and sca.ri- ( fier, which is evolving solid from miserable by-ways. The work JHH being diligently prosecuted at the ture of £so(V—£3oo of which has beJH granted by the Government, and the mainder by the Brunner Borough Coul^H

■ A moment’s consideration will show th a satisfactory patent wiil secure the i ventor the full protection for his ide and perhaps the very problem whi< you’ve thought out has been interestii some one else. Patent your idea at oni and so secure the reward you are to. Consult Henry Hughes, Ltd., Agents, Foatherston Street, Wellington.— « Advt. y There is a possibility, the “Oamarr. Mail’’ understands, of the Maerewhenua ■ Domain, comprising 2800 acres, and originally set aside as a pastoral commonage for the assistance of the Maerewhenua miners, being cut up into sections for rsturned soldiers'. It is said that a Ministerial inspection is foreshadowed.. The quality of the land for pastoral occupation, , is excellent, and it now returns a great. § deal more in beef and wool than, were it all exploited for mining purposes, it would ever produce.in gold. The miners have a yearly tenancy only, at a joint rent of £39, "and, were the property fenced and subdivided, as a longer lease would permit, it would produce still more; while a return more remunerative to the State ’(■g than the present rental and goldfields revenue combined could he obtained In rent from the soldiers, still leaving them in a position, as (regards rental, mor<| j favourable than is enjoyed by the majority | ( f neighbouring farmers. The land has anjg abundant rainfall, is sunnily placed, -andjH is below the snowline, and is in every* way suitable for the purpose mentioned. Shun inrtations of Nazol—the that daily conquers thousands of and colds. To ensure satisfaction genuine Nazol.—Advfc. *

At 3 o’clock this afternoon the Chief Postmaster advised as follows : —There is no hope of the train service of the Arthur's Pas.vCnrlstchurch lino being resumed on Thursday.

In connection with Jubilee Celebrations of the Grcymouth Masonic Lodge, to lie held to-night, visitors from Wcstpoit, Roelton, Hokitika and Kumara. will he present, also some founders of the lodge in 1868.

Before going out in cold wot weather, take Nazol on sugar. This keep coughs and colds away. Thousands use Nazol. Sixty doses 1/6.—'Advt, Mr Haszard, Chief Postmaster, supplies ns with the following:—“Weather at Otira, Arthur’s Pass and Springfiled is fine. Railway gangs are still working at the lanslip, near Staircase, which has proved a very large one, and the line between Staircase and Arthur’s Pass, a distance of 35 miles, is covered with a foot of snow', making the chance of a

train to Arthur's Pass very remote, in which case the coaches are not likely to start from Otira to-morrow.” Visitors to Reefton will bo pleased to fearn that Mr and Mrs F. B. Stallard have resumed control of Dawson’s Hotel, the leading . and acknowledged house for tourists, and commercial gentlemen. Advt.

The somswh.-it fickle tendencies of the weather of late have not been conducive to the enjoyment of many local people of physical fitness. Colds, chest troubles and general debility are somewhat numerous in many parts of the district. It is believed that to add to these complaints diphtheria has made an appearance in the town, though happily of a minor character, but sufficient to warrant due precaution. Scarlet fever also, it is understood, is prevalent in Runanga, several cases having already been committed to the fever ward of the hospital for observation and treatment. , The fact that the term “Australasia ’ has proved conflicting to overseas expoitiii'r houses was brought under the notice of"tlie Auckland Chamber of Commerce yesterday by the Auckland Motor Traders Union of Employers. It was stated that bad there been no such "'comprehensive name, Australian and New Zealand agencies would have been placed separately, with considerable advantage to New Zealand. The council of the chamber decided to send a remit on the matter to the forthcoming conference of New Zealand Associated Chambers of Commerce. When ordering Nazol, avoid imitations and substitutes. Get genuine Nazol—the money-saving remedy for coughs and colds. 60 doses 1,6. —Advt. Th'c industrial value of the eel was referred to at "a meeting of the council of

the Auckland Acclimatisation oocmv The chairman, Mr C. A. Whitney, said that prior to the war a great profit had been made out of the sale of eels in Germany. The Gormans had large cel farms, and produced about 2,000,0001 b annually. Since the war the industry had declined. Mr H. H. Ostler said the eel was one of the waste products of the Dominion, out of which someone would yet make a fortune. To purchase the requisite plant a considerable sum of money would bo required, and it was not within the province of the society to embark on such a venture. The remainder of our Millinery to bo sold ; 'at mere nominal prices. Ladies’ Hats, former prices wore 15/ to 30/. Sale Price now only 3/11, 5/11 and 9/11 each. At Walker’s Sale, Boundary Street. — Advt. “A case of better late than never!” declared the Bishop of Wellington last week, in speaking of an occasion on which he had confirmed a very old member of the Church. “During the past year,” he said, “in a remote country parish, I had the very great pleasure ,in confirming a man at the age of 90. It was strange to see the old gentleman, walking up with the others, but ho walked as firmly and as sturdily as any of them.’’ The Bishop said that he did not consider that this old gentleman had not been in all his. life .a, member of the Church until ho was confirmed, but he had certainly been “a little late” in taking advantage of that privilege. During th c winter evenings your time may .be fully occupied by calling at Reid’s book arcade, Mawhcra Quay, where you will find games of all kinds for" young and old. Snakes and ladders, ludo and draughts, both much interesting games, may be obtained for 9d each. Visit the shop and see for yourself. —Advt. Yet another old colonist of the Coast has passed away in tlie person of Mr William, Richardson, whoso demise took place at the Recfton Hospital. The late pioneer arrived in the colony in 1871, and is credited with possessing the first tailoring business in Recfton, while also ho was intimately connected with the sporting world, being one of thc founders of the Reefton Jockey Club. He was also in his day a successful racehorse owner, being the owner of the Duchess of Albany, Duchess of Norfold and England’s Pride — all those horses having been popular winners. In bis earlier life th Q late Mr Richardson entered into gold speculation, and was at one time interested in the Alpine Mine, Lyell, and other claims. At the time of his death deceased had reached the good age of 82 years. He was a native of Norfolk, England. That sleep-spoiling cough can be stopped by Nazol. Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. Splendid for children. — 1/5 buys 60 doses. —Advt. Significant of the economic character of the war is th e decision of the United States Government to compel every man of draft age either to enter the military forces or to engage in some useful occupation. By an amendment to the Selective Service regulations, registration boards are to take cognisance of auV man of draft age, although he may be resident of another exemption board’s district and to induct him into the military service if h e is n ot usefully employed. A long list of useless occupations has been made public by the Provost Marshal, including waiters,' ushers', domestics, sales clerks, elevator operators, club, hotel, and store attendants and gamblers of all descriptions. General Crowder, the'Provost Marshal, declares that if the habitual loafers and ’ persons engaged in useless occupations ar<> forced either to fight or to work, there will be no occasion ,for an uidustiial draft. Hand Books on Gardening'.—“Rose Gardening,” “Perpetual Carnation, “Vegetable Growing,”" “Chrysanthemum Culture,” “Local Pear and How to Grow Them ” “Bulb Growing,’ The Gama, tion Book,” “Fruit Growing,” “Complete Guide to Gardening,” “Tomato price 2/, posted 2/3, from B, Dixon. Tainui Street.— Advt. The cutting off of supplies of glass pm formerly obtained from England ami the Continent has, since thc outbreak of war added considerably to the difficulties > local jam-making and frmt-presorvmj firms. It has, however, algo raised tin industry to a very important standi in in Australia, and, according to niforma tion given by the director of a, well known local firm of jam manufacturers Sydney and Melbourne firms arc u,v supplying glass j ;, rs for ic cu u Australian and New Zealand trade (state the “New Zealand Herald”). The first o the new supplies came to hand ins month, and now that the industry ha been so securely established in Austrah no further shortage is anticipated. Th Australian-made goods are considered t l-e of good quality, and, although mglic in price, compare favourably with pr< war importations. Eighteenpence spent on Nazol will kee yon free, from colds this Winter. Tak on sugar or inhale. Sixty doses 1/6. G< Nazol to-day—Advt.