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West Coast Times, 17 June 1916, Page 2

IVrsons making that lovely trip to K reins Joseph Glacier in South Woslhind are reminded that full information regarding the running of -Messrs. Poster tiros, Mail Coaches, can he obtained! from their Greymmith Agents, Messrs. Mark Sprot Co.. The following deceasd persons estates wore certified for Stamp Duty in Westland during the month of May. Enright, Mary, £224); Carey, Henry hanger, I; 14 59; Williams, Martha, £UI7fl; Iferr Harriet, £1255: Carmine, Francis, £1274 ; Cnllum, Mary Ann. tftiS; Mary Lanrette, £720 ;■ Boyd, Sarah, Mario., ±‘1149; Cooper Robert, 1*530. At times it is even more interesting —or amusing—to watch the antics of barrackcrs at a football match than the match itself (says the Napier “Tele graph”). This was the case on Saturday last, when an ex-player was on the line using his voice to its fullest extent. At last when a score seemed highly probable for his side, the wonldho barraoker sent a hearty laugh round tho spectators by calling out, “Pass the ball quick, I can score easily.” He was very much in earnset, but the coveted try was not forthcoming, and tho harraoker's face was a picture of disappointment. The correspondent of a Petrograd journal who is at the front speaks of a new 'weapon which has been distributed among German officers. 'This is a small and well-made revolver, ami when it is bred a small cloud of suffocating ga, s escapes from the cartridgeInstead of a bullet. The gas does not cause death, but those who inhale it become insensible for several hours. l t is stated that the Germans use this revolver for the purpose of obtainng prisoners near the Russian trenches, their obvious object being to compel tlie.se prisoners to divulge information as to what is going on behind the Russian lines. A few weeks ago file Russians snoeeded in capturing some of these revolvers ,which have taken to Petrograd.

A postcard lias just come to hand from a Wanganui hoy, Frank Karle, who left as a corporal with tho .second Reinforcements, savs an exchange. The card is addressed to ins mother and conies through the Turkish Red Crescent. An extract from his message rims: “We are prisoners of war and a-ro all at Belemedik, in Turkey, working for a Gorman company. I have a job at my trade repairing tents; wo are well treated and get paid enough to live on. We are doing well and have our liberty; in fact we can almost forget we. are prisoners. I have had no letters from home yet. I had one front Mr. Harris enquiring after bi s son. I am well.” The communication bears unmistakable evidence of having gone from Turkey through the hands of im*. ll.ed Cross Committee in Geneva and Italy. Ip was written on March 25tn, and arrived at its destiaution on May loth. .Inst arrived.—Sonm soeyinl designs in duchess set g and trayeloths —Misses Addison.—Advt. For rhilttren’s Hacking Cough Wood’s Great Peppermint Cun,,

A further reports states that Private Chevnssns who was wounded on May 29th, rejoined his regiment ou May 31st. Owing to a departmental difficulty the payment, of I}he war bonus of Is per ; day to railwaymen of the second division has been, postponed. It is to take effect as from April. It is possible that the first payment will be made next Friday fortnight. A fine range of Eiderdown Quilts, Roslyn Rugs and Blankets now selling at Misses Addison’s.—Advt. THE DAY has arrived when wo intend to slaughter all tho short ends in Flannelettes, Dress Materials, Prints, Sheetings, Cretonnes, oto. To-day is is Remnant. Day, so follow tho crowd l , as tho goods have got to he sold; W. J. 1 Pritchard, Revell Street.—Advt.

It was reported on Juno 7th that Rub-Lieutenant ]’. It. Dearden. a grandson of the late Mr. John Crigo, i of Longbeaeh, Ashburton, was killed I on board the Queen' Mary in the naval I battle. On Vi eduesday , however. Mr. Iv. F. •). (Irigg, of Eilfelton, received the gratifying news that Sub-Lieu-tenant Dearden is alive, having been ■ rescued unhurt by the (lermaiis, and is now a prisoner of war at Mainz. | A postcard written from Fiance and dated 2(>th April has been received! from Lieut. A, Dudley. He says lie had a very enjoyable trip across, and had a stay of ten days in Egypt. He has passed through many famous places in I history, but the censorship is too rigid jto give any further information, j Lieut. Dudley wishes to he remembered to all friends in Hokitika.

Just landed.—lso cusps choice apples, •Munroo’s, Washington’s etc., 7s; Jonathan's, Stunners, etc., 8s (id ; (all 401b cases).—Paterson, Michel and Coy,, Ltd., ’Phone No. d.—Advt.

I’lie public meeting culled fo r Thursday evening to arrange for the raising of lands for (he dependents of those gallant sailors who lost their lives in the. Hattie, of Jutland, -was only attended by eight persons including tw,. ol the fair sox. The Mayor expressed his keen disappointment at the absence of the townspeople for such a very worthy object, and he paid tribute to the very fine deeds that had added so much to the safety of the Empire. After some discussion , L was resolved that the work of raising lands he left to the Executive ol the Patriotic Society to arrange. Mr. E vans mentioned that a couple of entertainments were already being put in hand, while the Hokitika Poultry Society was donating £o. It was resolved lo appeal to the Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Hank lor a substantial donation atm also lo ask the several loeal bodies fo r assistance to tfio fund. Several other matters werementlimed and the "meeting adjourned, it being understood that, the 'Executive will give due publicity to their proposals to raiso lands, the various country districts to ho asked to give their assistance for the special purpose. A full assortment of Wheeling w00.,» and 3-ply Fingering now in stock also aluminium and steel knitting pin s —Misses Addison.—Advt.

This is the time to purchase your hat.—See windows and show fables at Schroder’s. Tim money saving opportunity.—Advt.