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Grey River Argus, 23 October 1915, Page 4

, Privates W. Griffiths, of Westport and R. Sweetman, of Greymouth, carried a badly wounded major five miles • throug hthe bush at Gallipoli Peninsula 1 the job occupying eight hours. I There was a great, fall in the temperature of Reefton and district on I Wednesday, and snow fell at Globe and ou the hills around Crushington. During Wednesday night, and Thursdaymorning snow fell at Reefton and hail » and sleet were continuous throughout ' the day. > A good deal of interest is being centred in the veterans football match today. The Hokitika team leaves by the 5 mid-day train ,and will detrain at EL- » mer Lane and go straight to Victoria Park where play begins at 3.15 o'clock. ' Mr- H. Butland ,the well-known intercolonial player will captain the Hokitika veterans, who should be able to 1 give a good account of themselves. L ' L "We have some men in the hospital l here (Abbassieh Hospital Egypt) who - have as many as three and four bullets 5 through their limbs, bi» they are quite I happy and want to get back to the E front," writes Private "Russ" Dixon, • son of Mr. W. Dixon ,of Masterton. t 'Many of the sick men admitted look - really done up when they come in. We • give them a good bath and put them -to bed. Next day they do not look 1 like the same chaps. After a- few days c they are fed on chicken and potatoes, I custard ,milk and soda-water, and in a L week or two they look different fellows J to whenthey came in." To keep the New Zealanders away! L A six-inch length of Turkish barbed : wire from Seddul Bahr has been - brought to Auckland by'Chaplain-Cap- • tain Clarkson, who was invalided home r by the Tahiti., Naturally it is rather L different from the wire the farmers j buy. The core is a single strand of Jin ) squared steel wire, twisted. Round this r other wire is WTapped at intervals of 5 an inch, each little coil furnishing four i very serviceable spikes about fin. long 1 The core appears to be of very tough I steel, and certainly could not be cut t except with powerful nippers. 1 \ Captain T. Chiba, of the steamship 1 Shinvo Maru, discharging at the Napier Breakwater, in a brief interview with a Telegraph reporter recently, stated that Japan's trade has made j- marvellous progress as a result of the cutting off of Germany from the rest [ of the world. The little brown men, [ said the captain, were very busily en- » gaged, their export trade having in- » creased by 300 and 400 per cent. Vast quantities of ammunition were also be- » ing made and shipped to Vladivostock, . from where they were railed to Russia. • The Japaneses were also shipping ammunition to Prance, Italy and England , in vast quantities. Our Handy menu aud Tommy ■ Atkins are on sale iv Patriotic Ties at ' B. M. Hempseed, Taiuui St., Greymouth. — Advt. The sensitive springs and large wheels, combined with the Hygienic qualities, make the Plunkett Pram the easiest to push and easiest to ride in. Latest Models from £3 17s 6d at Wade's. We have just opened np a new range of fancy delaines, crepes, . hairline cloths, prints, etc., suitable for blouses in a variety of designs. These are in large and small spots, narrow and wide stripes, spring patterns and selc.coloured material, and are all this season's goods. The prices are moder. aten-9id, 1/-, 1/2, 1/6, and 1/9 per yard. At Walker's, Boundary Street, Greymouth. — Advt. . ) For Carnival Week a, special showing of Men's (Boxed) Tailor-maue Suits, from 39/6, worth "60/-. Call in to-day and see them, at . C. Smith's, Ltd., the Wholesale Drapers, Clothiers, 'oot Importera and House Furnishers. "King Baby" — but what "la helpless little fellow. Study his comfort by using a Plunkett Hygienic Pram. Latest models in Art shades at Wade's from £3 17s 6d. We have a new range of Buttons just to hand, in Pearl, the new Black Acorn design and ball pattern. Also iv fancy checked Saxe, Brown, Navy, etc. We give 10 per cent discount to dressmakers on all goods. — Walker's, ' Boundary Street, Greymouth.--Advt,

"The Press" Christmas Pudding Fund for Canterbury, West Coast, Nelson and Marlborough soldiers at Gallipoli has closed with a total of £338> In this issue the Greymouth Grocers announce — c hours of closing to-day and during Carnival week. The sale of stock, poultry, etc., by Mr G. T. Mjoss, at the English Fair yesterday afternoon realised the handsome sum of £227. A special feature of the .entertain, ment to-night at tW Druids' Hall will be the Irish Washerwoman's Dance, by pupils of Miss M. Lowe — Misses Grace (2), Kemp and Lowe. Lost gold to the value of approximately £25,000, which lay in the wreck of the steamship Islander in the dark depths" of the inside passage south-east-ern Alaska, for fifteen years, is reported to have been recovered by a Los Angeles expedition. The Islander, a passenger and freight steamship, foundered five miles south of Juneau in August, 1900, after striking a submerged iceberg. The loss of life was heavy. The lure of her lost treasure has haunted the thoughts of coast shipping circles ever since her tragic destruction. Attempts to reach the wreck several years ago ended in failure. The last ex. pedition, consisting of five men, left San Franciseqo on May 8 in the schooner Wiona. It is said that the recovery of the treasuro was made possible by the inventive genius of Mr. C W. jjun* bar, of Los Angeles, who evolved a diving bell in which he was- able to reach the wreck. The Islander went down in 2SBft. of water. Mr. Dunbar reports, however, that the wreck now lies at 300 ft. Americans are proverbially hasty people, and in proof of this comes the following story from San Rafael: — Clinging to 'the running-boar of an automobile racing to catch a train, Justice of the Peace W. F. Magee, San Rafael's "marrying judge," performed a marriage ceremony as brief as it was novel. Albert N. Knight and Rose B. Trueblood were the contracting parties. Knight and his bride spent an hour or more searching for the justice before they finally found him watching a ball game between two local "kid" teams- The tonneau of Knight's machine was loaded to capacity. "Make it brief," warned the near-groom; "we've got to catch that next train leaving here in two minutes." "Throw her into the high and I'll fix you on the run," agreed Magee, as he jumped on the running board. "Join hands," he commanded, as the big machine plunged forward. Knight driving with one hand, did as he was directed with the other. "By the act of joining hands 1 pronounce you man and wife, whosoever you are," concluded the judge, as the car drew up at the station. It was not until the justice was back at the ball game that he glanced at the marriage certificate and learned who the parties were. What the tradespeople of a hundred years ago had to put up with is shown by the following advertisement that ap 22, 1815: — "A manufacturer has for sale a most superb eight-light lustre, manufactured for a lady of distinction in Portman Square, but who has thought proper to refuse the purchase/ because it was not taken to her house till 3 o'clock on the same day, that it was to be delivered at 10 in the morning! The inconvenience occasioned by such an act so unworthy ,compels the owner (who is but a working manufao turer for persons of the trade) to offe* it at an absolute loss, on the cost price; cash being the indispensable object. It is strikingly beautiful, with o. profusion of elegantly cut glass icicles and span gles, in chains and festoons, etc. Thirty-four guineas will be taken, and the regular price is 50. It may be seen at 38 Rathbone Place, Oxford Street." It is not difficult to discover broadly the reason for the intentional concealments of the German (writes a neutral who recently visited Germany)- They are hiding the fact that, while they have made every preparation for it they do not want another winter campaign. To me this is ko« an indication of the shortage of food or cotton— of the later they have laid during the last few months a gigantic store— or of indiarubber, of which they are distinctly not destitute. It is an indication that the memory of last winter round Dixmude is a nightmare among the whole German Army. Austria will never forget her winter in the Carpathians or Germany the losses in the Ypres district. One or two suspensions of the Vorwarts were, I believe, due not to any political expressions, but to the publication of expressions of detestation on the part of Germans soldiers of the horrors of the wet trenches in front of the British and Belgian Armies. It is rumourd that the military authorities have decided to abandon the Rangiotu camp. The announcement made a fortnight ago was that the 3rd and 4th Battalions of the N.Z. Rifle Brigade (Lord Liverpool's Own) would spend six weeks at May Morn, so as to be able to obtain musketry practice at Trentham, and that they would then come to Rangiotu to complete their field training. It is now stated unofficially that the Ist and 2nd Battalions of the Rifle Brigade having gone, the Rangiotu camp is to dismantled, and the tents and camp equipage stored at the railway siding until the public become reconciled to the three camps at Trentham, Tauherenikau and May Morn. If this report proves correct, the action will certainly not have been taken on the merits of the respective sites. Save your coupons at McKay and Son's; Is in the £ on all cash sales/ besides the best value, the best selec. j tion and the best service. The new stripe crepes, 6d a yard, in blue, green brown, etc. Forty pieces of new Shantung silks, 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6 per yard— the best value in the trade. W. Mc-. Kay and Son, The Leading .Drapers, Greymouth and Hokitika.

The estates of 82 deceased persons were placed in the charge of, the Public Trustee during September. The return from the Ross Goldfields mine for the week was " 530z 12dwt, from -935 trucks of Waskdirt. Yesterday afternoon a man, former, ly employed as a trucker at the State Mine, was arrested in the Children 's Park on- a serious chaTge. To enable employees to witness the fancy dress and veterans' football match on Victoria Park this afternoon, business people have agreed to close their premises from 2.30 until 4 o'clock.. The Ironmongers have agreed to close their premises each afternoon of next week (Carnival week) from 12.30 p.m., opening on Saturday even-, ing, 30th October, at 6 o'clock., The public will not be without a paper on Mionday, as the "Argus" will be published that "morning, and not on Tuesday. Advertisers will please note this. The Hon R. MacNamara, in the House of Commons, stated 183 British merchantmeht and 175 fishing boats had so far been submarined. ' Captain Pryde, well known as mas. ter of Union Company 's steamers trading to Greymouth, has been appointed to charge of the J.D.O. dredge, at Napier. In connection with Ye Veterans' Football Match in ye Victoria Park this afternoon ye' names of ye distin-'? guished citizens, A. Weenink, A. Munro, H« Holmes, and H. Mutimer were inadvertently omitted from ye list of ye distinguished order of lemon carriers and "dope" doctors. At tho Hospital and Charitable Aid Board's Meeting yesterday, a telegram was read from the Health Department stating that by the s.s. Tofua and s.s. Willochra, due in the Dominion at the •end of the month, there were 240 cases on board, requiring hospital /treatment, and asking the Board how many vacant beds were available. It was decided, on the motion of Mr Perkins, seconded by Mr Ayrton, that the Board supply 8 beds, three of which were already occupied. Owners and others entitled to privilege tickets for the forthcoming trotting meeting are notied that same may be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Werita Street, on Monday morning, October 25th, up to 10 a.m. Mr H. W. Kitchingham has to acknowledge, on behalf of the General Carnival Committee, a donation of a set of Sell brand trotting hopples from Messrs Trist and Small, of Christchurch. Don't miss the tug-of-war to-night at the Town Hall at 8 p.m., between Runanga Ladies and the Lady Police. —Advt. Remember that to-day is the closing day with the Belgian stall, Mawhera Quay. Every article must be cleared out this evening.. Inspection invited. No reasonable offer will be refused to- ! night. — Advt. Owing to Monday, 25th, being Labour Day, and the Drill Hall being engaged for the waterside workers' annual ball, there will be no parade of the National Reserve, next parade be,ing ou Monday, November Ist. — -Advt. In this issue Messrs Griffen and Smith bring under the notice of far-^ mers and gardeners the merits of agricultural manures, of which they have a very large stock; also Garton 's seeds, for which they are the West Coast agents. On Monday, Bth November, at their rooms, Mackay Street, Mark Sprot and Co. will, sell by auction, acting under instructions from the mortgagees, that well-known hotel property, situated at Kumara Junction, opposite the Railday Station, with f rehold section 2224, Block XIII., Waimea S.D., containing 104 acres. At their rooms, at 3.30 p.m., this afternoon, Mark Sprot and Co. will submit to auction, under instructions from the Executor in the Estate o^ the late Thomas Moynihan, leasehold sec. tion, Tainui Stret, 1 rood 19 perches; with roomy dwelling thereon. The property is splendidly situated; o^y 3, few minutes from Post Office, and offers an exceptional opportunity, and should meet with a ready sale. The fashionable thoroughbred sire Iphatus, which was bred by the Hon. J. D. Ormond, is advertised to stand the season at Reefton. This sire is one of the finest animals ever imported to these parts, and his pedigree bristles with the blood of Stockwell, Musket, Midenfeldt, and many notable horses. All particulars may be had from J. H., Hickton, owner, pare of Crumpton's Stables, Reefton. Ne seeing person can traverse Willis Street in the direction r of the General' Post Office without having attention caught by a large calico recruiting sign which has been displayed across the corner of the Bank of New Zealand buildings, says the "New Zealand Times.." There is a portrait of Lord Kitchener, together with a quota, tion from one of his speeches: "Give me the men and munitions I want, and I will guarantee my personal reputation that we hold the war in the hollow of our' hands." The lettering is large enough to be read at a considerable distance, but in still larger cap- • itals the exhortation, "Be one of the Men," catches th© eye of all passers by. The Cut.Down Prices at B. Dixon's Sale are attracting crowds of eager purchases. Are ypu getting your share of the bargains? If not, we would advise you to get in early.

We regret to record the death q* Elleanor Griffiths, relict of the late William Griffiths, of 'Brunnerton, which , occurred at her daughter 's residence, Paroa, yesterday morning. The deceased was a resident of Brunnterton for cl o se on 40 years, and she was well known and generally respected through out the district. Her husband predeceased her by some five years. She leaves a grown_up family. War Time spells high prices, but the contrary is the rule at B. Dixon's Disposal Sale, where the prices are down to cost. Come in and get some bargains. The most robust children are reared in Plunkett Hygienic prams. Latest models in Art Shades at Wade's.