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Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1918, Page 2

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sales at Arahura appear in another column.

Tenders close to-day at 5 p.m. for carting machinery'and pontoons from AraJatra v to * Humphreys; tenders also dose for carting Trorn Himui to Mawheraiti. —Advt. ■'“*

The annual meeting of parishioners of All Saint’s Church, will he held at 7.30. o’clock this evening. Afterwards a farewell will be tendered to Mr R. M. King. Messrs M. Houston and Co., 'will sell by auction on Wednesday next at 2.30. p.m., on the premises of Mr R.' M. King, Gibson’s Quay, freehold property one quarter acre, with 6-rooni-ed cottage thereon. Also the whole of the household furniture and effects.

A Melbourne message states that Alec. Wickham, of Sydney, dived 200 feet at the Deep Rock Swimming Carnical in the presence of nearly 7000 people. In recognition of the fine performance, Mr John Wren presented Wickham with £IOO.

At the annual meeting of the> Success Odd Dredging Company, hold in Mast, orton on Wedntsday, Mr John Hessy stated that during the past twelve months about eight acres had been dredged, and that there were still 70 acres, more or less, to be dredged before the claim works out.

The Rev. H. Ryan, who has been in charge of the Methodist Church for the past year, is leaving by Monday evening’s train for Blenheim, where he had recently beeti appointed by the annual conference. During his short stay, Mr Ryan, apart from his ministerial duties, has proved an excellent oifcwen and has won many friends who will sincerely regret his departure, and that of Mrs Ryan and family. On Sun. day Mr Ryan will hold his closing services in Hokitika.

Pollard’s Pictures last evening delighted a full house, the special feature being the music of Mr Pollard’s full Greymouth Orchestra, their programme being a delightful one, which was rewarded with several rounds of vigorous applause. Chapters of the serial “The Iron Claw” were continued in its interesting course, while the star drama, “The G rnustark,” was a well presented, arid clever picture that won much favour in +!•'■ opinion of the largo and interested audience. An old identity of the Westport district (says the “ News ”) in the person of Mr Peter Wilson, died on Wednesday. Deceased was a native of Sweden, but-had been 52 years at the Terraces, where he followed mining. Mr Wilson was a “white” man, whose death will be regretted by a wide circle of friends. He was 82 years of age. Two sons survive him (Mr Peter Wilson, on the borough water supply works, and Mr Tluis. Wilson, a seaman).

A resident of Ruru, a. young man named Edward Chamberlain, who is home from camp on final leave, met w/ith a painful accident. He was walking along with a loaded gun. in his hand, ■when he stumbled over a log. His foot came in contact with the trigger, exploding the gun, which blew off two fingers of his right hand. He was removed to tho Grey River Hospital, where lie is making satisfactory pro-

The successful garden party held hy the Misses Coulson, Fox, and Naylor, on Tuesday at Mrs. Ward’s garden in aid of the Tied Cross Fund, was a very worthy effort hy these young pc oplo and was well supported. The organisers have a quantity of articles produce etc. still in hand and to enalde this to b'o cleared out they will open the shop next to the Lady Liverpool depot to-mororw (Saturday) afternoon and evening, when the continued sunport of all sympathisers is again desired The effort of the children is worthy of generous support.

The local members of the North Canterbury and Westland regiment of Territorials left by the morning train on route to Burnham, near Christchurch, where they go into camp for ten days training. They will join up with other West Coast sections, a special train taking them, about 200 men all told, to Otira. The men will then march over the Gorge of Arthur’s Pass whore they will entrain for the camp. The officers in charge are Major Jeffries (Hokitika), Lieuts. P. Wade, J. W. Hannan, and P. Mackenzie (Grevmouth), and Lieu. Powell (Hokitika). The, men return on Saturday week by special train leaving Burnham at 7.30. and arriving at Hokitika about 9 p.m.

A 14ft bine pointer shark, caught in' the State trawler Koranga’s trawl on a recent Sunday afternoon (states llio Sydney “Sun”) was found to have in its belly a partly-digested straw lint, the cover of a book, which was reduced to soft cardboard, and a piece of cloth and a spinal bone, whether human or not is not yet known. The contents of the book had been entirely absorbed by the shark, although there was' no evidence that it got any intellectual enjoyment out of it. Xo trace of title or author’s name remained on the residue of the cover. The hat, however, was in a good state of preservation. The names of the shop at which it was bought—Lasker and Lasker—was easily readable on the leather band. There was no size mark and no indication of the name of the owner. It was an ordinary straw hat with a plain black hand. Let NAZOL protect vonr family against coughs and colds. One dose a day keeps colds away. Good for old and yomig. Sixty doses Is 6d. For Chronic Chest Complaints,

Woods’ Great Peppermint Core. 1/6, 2/6 Latest Millinery; latest in dress goods: latest winter coats and knitted coats are showing at F. Schroder and Adrt.

When buying that Hot. Water Bottle sec that you get the North British Rubber Coy’s, patent “Unique” stopper bottle. A. little thing to look fur—a big thing to find. Misses Addison have just opened up a special line of Ladies grey woollen hose for winter wear.—Advt.

Paterson, Michel and Co., recommend “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help as the hest for washing all clothes clean. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.

Just landed. Choice tomatoes, Jonathon, Cox’s orange pippins, dessert applies, 8s 6d per case about 401bs, cooking apples, (choice) 6s 6d per ease: pears, <vtc., etc.—Paterson, Michel and Co., LTd.-,-Ad?t,

Mr H. Oakley Browne will accompany ; Sir Joseph "Ward to England in the capacity of private secretary. The attention of. our readers is directed to the change of the War Loan notice appearing in this issue. A ouchrc tournament and presentation to Private E. Hatch will be held in the Town Hall, Himu, on Saturday .evening. Everybody /invited.—Advt. ■ ° A. ' News is rjc&eived, (says a Wellington Press Association telogram), ol' the death in action of Captain William Campbell Sprott, M.C., eldest son of the Bishop of Wellington.

The Jury Lists for the district of Westland were handed in this morning at the Magistrate's Court, and after being duly certified to as correct, were signed by Messrs D. ,1. Evans, H, M. Coulsou and C. J. Nightingale, Justices. Under the present regulations, funerals are not provided for soldiers by the Defence Department except in cases where death occurs 'within six months after discharge. The time limit has now been extended, by instructions of Cabinet until 12 months. An Auckland boy’, writing ! from France to a relative, mentions'- that when the Germans made a surprise attack on the trench ho was, in they did it under cover of sheets earned in advance, which look white- the sanio as the snow and hid the operations until the rush was .made

Messrs M. Houston and Co. direct attention to their sale by auction tomorrow afternoon at 2.30. o’clock on the premises of the Belle Vue Hotel, the whole property, with freehold section, or failing a sale, of the building for removal.

The Star Hotel, Lincoln Road, Christchurch, was the scene of a robbery last Saturday. The licensee, Mr AY. Nidd, left the bar for a few minutes, and it was apparently' during his absence that flic robbery took' place, for on liis return a man, who was in the bar, rushed, for the door. Investigations revealed the fact that the sum of £4O was missing.

The death took place this morning at St Columbkille Convent of Sister Josephine Prendorgast, after a long illness. The deceased who was a native of Ireland, was one of the early band of Sisters who came to Hokitika when tlio Convent was opened. She bad been in failing health for some months and her end I was not unexpected. She was universally loved by all who came in contact with her, her jovial Irish humour make her a pleasing companion at sill times. A large circle of friends throughout the district will hear of her death with sorrow.

Two ladies, members of the numerous parties camped on the West Coast, Auckland, discovered last Friday morning. 25 whales,- which had come ashore close to Bayly’s. reserve (says a Dargaville correspondent). Twenty three of the whales were lying close together, while a short distance away were the other two. The length of the whales ranged from 22ft to 45ft. Subsequently two male campers also discovered the school, and at once cut their brand on each.carcase. Many of the whales were then alive. The male discoverers at once took steps to realise on their asset, and it is stated that they refused emping offers made by would-be. purchasers. They have arranged for the necessary plant for boiling down the blubber, but it is stated that the original Wlv discoverers have since put in a claim as the owners of tlie whole. Close to . where the whales came ashore is a summer camping ground, whereon are erected numerous bungalows, which are tenanted during the greater portion of the year, and the owners are now forced with the possibility of the owners being foiy cod to terminate their oampilig season owing to the odour which already is arising from the stranded whales.

No need to scald your hands filling ordinary Hot Water Bottles. Get a North British ’Rubber Coy’s “Unique” bottle that prevents the water bubbling up. All chemists. —Advt. Banish coughs and colds and save money by using NAZOL. Eighteen, pence' buys' 60 doses—enough to cure the whole bad-cold family. Get genuine NAZOL, For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6, 2/6