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Hokitika Guardian, 20 August 1917, Page 2

Mrs J. Llovd is now showing the new Fugi and China Silts in white and cream. The Westland A and P. Association is taking up a proposal from the Westland Efficiency Committee to hold a potato growing competition. The general impression in Wellington is that the Budget debate will continue for the best part of this week, and perhaps longer.- Parliament is likely to sit on till October. A euchre tournament will he held on Wednesday evening at the Tbwn Hall, Itimu, in aid of the Soldiers’ Christmas Gifts’ Fund. Four valuable prizes; a dance to follow. Admission Is.—Advt.

Lawn Gaberdines, two or three 'cos- 1 tumes lengths only, at Mrs J. Lloyd’s. The Worksop dredge cleaned up on -Friday for 35ozs. 17dwt3. of gold for 104 hours’ work.

Messrs J\ Ballantyne and Co. draw attention to special values in pure lineu tray cloths. •' Notice of tho lost policy of Joseph Arthur Havill, deceased is given in this issue by the Government Life insurance Department.

In connection with Wednesday’s ploughing match at Koiterangi, a ball will bo held nt the Fublio Hall, Kokatahi, that evening.—Advt. St. Mary’s Eucliro Tournamont and Social will bo held this (Monday) ovening. Two valuablo prizes are offered for competition, supper provided, ana the usual charge Is. Admission.—Advt. Among those whose, names appeared in a recent casualty list from France was I)r Childs, late of Kumara, who, along with Dr Doctor, is attached to the Fourth Brigade. Dr Childs was reported to he slightly wounded, and was remaining with his unit. In most of the churches throughout the Dominion yesterday, reference wm» made to the Liberty Loan, and the congregations reminded of the necessity to support tho appeal for the War Loan in every way possible. The death of Mr Daniel Coughlan, formerly licensee of tho Clydesdale Hotel, Ross, took place on Saturday night at Whangarei, where he has been residing for some time past. The deceased was fifty years of age. Many friends in this district will extend their sympathy to the bereaved widow. Seven nuggets; to be raffled by permission of the Minister ot Internal Affairs in connection with the bazaar this week are on view at the County Office, where Miss Carley is hooking chances in this valuable competition. The number of chances are limited to 50() only and the raffle will he drawn positively at tho close of the bazaar. A special meeting of tho Westland County Council is to be held on Wednesday afternoon to receive the report from the deputation regarding Mikonui bridge subsidy, and deal with other general correspondence, including request from the Minister of Finance regarding furthering tho interests of the War Loan in Westland County.

In eonjuction with the bazaar to he held this week, the pupils of tho Woodstock school taking part in the entertainment, held a rehersal on Saturday night in Princess Theatre, when the privileged onlookers wore delighted with the displny'fnade. This entertainment, Mill he a great draw for the bazaar. The Lady i.iyorpool Committee had another busy and profitable week-end at the depot in the effort to raise funds for the Christinas gifts. Mesdames Bennett and Benjamin were the Ladies in charge and the takings for the day were over Cls, which is another very satisfactory total. The depot will bo open as usual this week-end also.

The death took place at Kumara Hospital on Sunday afternoon of Orderly-Sorgt. M. L. 1L Nelly. The deceased, who was a native of Ireland and 84 years of age, served in the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Maori War, and was tho holder of four medals for service. Tho deceased has been a resident of Kumara for many years. He leaves one son, Mr Walter Nelly, now resident in West Australia. Tho funeral takes place to Kumara Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.

A special meeting of the Westland County Council will he. held at 5 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon, when', in addition to dealing with the report regarding the Mikonui bridge works, all available general business will be taken also. tV Grimmond has given notice to move .that the Council assist by applying for not less thiin £2,000 in the. \\ar Loan. The Council will also deal with a circular from the Minister of Finance asking that every publicity he given to the Loan proposals by moans of meetings, etc.

The ladies of the Overseas and Literary Clubs who are assisting with tin stalls"at the bazaar this week-end L aid of the ltoturued Soldiers Ilooms, made a display on Saturday night of a small portion of the goods to be offered for sale on Thursday and Friday. The display was the centre of attractioi throughout the night, and was pro bably the best of its kind yet seoi here, Thero is sure to be a rush foj tin* many beautiful things offered when the bazaar opens this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Jas Stevenson of Reefton returned to Now Zealand las) week aftxjr a stay in Australia foi health reasons. Mr. Stevenson ha greatly improved .by reason of th< change. There was much anxiety in Sydney at the time of leaving as to the consequences of the strike. Op to tin time of leaving there was not any signs time of leaving there was not any signs of lawlessness, but matters were growing more and more tense. From another source it is learned that one steamer had to unload her cargo for New Zealand before the stokc-hold crew would agree to sail.

Messrs Grimmond and Evans who have been to Wellington on public business returned to town on Saturday night. The visit was mainly in connection with patriotic work and while in the city they were afforded the opportunity of meeting the National War Fund’s Council. Mr. Leaver, (Mayor of Westport, was also present at the meeting, on which occasion the funds of the Buffer Patriotic Society were taken over by the National Council. ’On behalf of both Westland and Bui-, ler it was explained that the relations with the National Council were most satisfactory, and the administration was working without a hitch. We regret to report the death at Westland Hospital on Saturday afternoon, from pneumonia, of Mrs Lopas, wife of Mr. George Lopas of Ruatapu. The deceased who was a native of Hokitika and 33 years of age, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs McIntosh of South Spit. She leaves a husband and young family of three children, and was a sister of Mrs J. Henderson of Hokitika, -Mrs. «Tas Kelly of South Spit, Mrs. McLean of Lake Mahinapua, Miss Isona Mclntosh and Mesas John and George Macintosh of Hokitika. A wide circle of friends will extend their deep sympathy, to the bereaved husband, family, and rela- ( fives, ,