Hokitika Guardian & Evening Star WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 1917 BY THE WAY

Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1917, Page 2

Hokitika Guardian & Evening Star WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 1917 BY THE WAY

In referring to the increased price of the daily paper whiob comes into force on Monday next, a northern exchange pats the issue to its readers in these plain terms : “If we lose the support already accorded ns through the increase of price to 2d per copy “The Grey River Argus” will cease publication in the near future.” Newspaper proprietors conducting the smaller papers of the Dominion will appreciate what our Greymoutb morning contemporary says. The printing trade has felt the results of the war probably more than any other, for there is not the opportunity to pass on the increases which have taken place. In every department of the printing trade material has gone up enormously and labor has gone np. The Government increases for telegrams, etc., have been a farther heavy impost, and hitherto all these increases have been met without seeking to pass on the burden, Where population is limited and there is a restricted circulation any falling off is a serious matter for a newspaper. Newspapers play a useful part in all communities, bat they are specially useful vehicles for the smaller diatric's and supply a much felt want. In war times their absence would ba greatly felt. The West Coast papers supply their raaders with_a cable service identiod with that received by the papers iu large centres, and to do this a large financial burden is placed on the smaller papers, because however lengthy or sensational the cable news there is not the opportunity wilh a limited population to increase circulation. The curtailment of circulation under any circumstances would thus be a serious matter, and cause proprietors to seriously consider the steps plainly hinted at in Gieymouth. Another aspect of the uew paper basiuess is

the local advertising and job printing. A paper catering to supply daily the latest cable and mterprovincial news,

cannot in restricted areas live by circulation alone. There must be a measure of advertising. Advertising pays the advertiser, and the enterprising business man will b 9 well recouped while assisting in the mainte-

nance of the daily papers, which give the place some standing in outside estimation, If, therefore, the people taka a pride in their town and are wishful to see the newspapers continue they must accord a liberal measure of support both by subscription and advertisirg. If tbsy domot, it must be accepted that the newspapers are not appreciated and not reqaired, and it will be for the proprietors to curtail their scope, or otherwise retrench, to make concerns pay. Newspapers are not run on credit. Every day cablas have to be paid for, every week wages have to be paid. Those able to secure printing paper these times must be ready to pay in advance, and be lucky to get the indispensible commodity for a daily issue. It is well to mention these matters by the way so that the community will be aware of the position, and alive to their own interests. We repeat that without adequate support the excellent newspaper service this town and district enjoys must anffar and the remedy or the maintenance of the conditions are in the hands of the people themselves. A word to the wise is timely.

■A meetng of tho general committee of the West-land Chamber of Commerce will be held at the County Chambers on Tuesday, April 3rd at 7.30 p.m.

It is probable that one of the remain, ing games for the singles bowling championship will be played off this evening at five o’cloek.

Word has been received by the secretary of the Greymouth Bowling Club that two rinks from the Wellington Club are likely to visit the West Coast after the Nelson Easter tonrnament,

Those interested are reminded that Mr P. V. Sharp, Inspector of tho Ganterbury Education Board, will be in attendance at the Technieal School this evening from 7 to 9 p,m„ f. r the purpose of arranging technical (commercial) classes,, A full attendance is desired.

The twice postponel bowling match at Greymouth between Hokitika and Grey Clubs has uow been indefinitely cancelled, the local Club being unable to got a team away this week, owing to Sa'urday being the end of the financial year which will prevent several players getting away.

Owners of trotting horses are reminded that all nominations for the autumn meeting of the Westland Trotting Club close to-morrow (Thuasday) evening at 9 o'clock with tho Secretary, Mr M. H. Houston, at his office, Wharf Street. The programme is published iu this issue.

Tho entries now being received indicato a good list of horses for the Easter race meeting. The stakes are high, and the events include two trotting races. Nominations close on Friday night, and on Saturday afternoon *.lxe booths for the Westland Racing Club’s meeting will he sold at the Princess Theatre.

At a meeting of the Westland Branch of tho Canterbury Automobile Association, held layfc evening it was decided to have an opening run on Saturday 14th April to Lake Kaneiri, leaving the Library at 1 o’clock p.m., The run is not confined to members and all cars are invited.

The Sydney Supreme Court yesterday awarded Mrs Egan £450 damages against the Broken Tli| branch of the ■Amalgamated Miners Association on a charge of securing her dismissal ltdtel cook. The case was the- sequel to the recent hotel employees’ striae, when a number of non-union employees were boycotted.

An improved response is being made locally this month for the. Overseas Tobacco and Gift Fund The present month’s contributions close on Saturday by which time it is hoped there will be a welcome addition to a fund, the proceeds of which from the letters and eards received, are most acceptable at the front.

Mr E, Apted, of Barrytown, formerly a well-known violinist of Greymouth, who returned home from camp Borne time ago, discharged as phyeically unfit for service abroad, has reenlisted for home servico. He proceeded to Wellington last week, where he undergoes instruction prior to taking np" a position iu the Defence Office, Greymoutb.

At Whangarei yesterday Magistrate Burton gave his reserved judgment in a number of anti-shouting cases heard ait Whangarei a fortnight ago. Ferdinand Felix (license© of the Kamo hotel) on two charges was fineu tcspectively £SO and £25. Four others in the same connection named Thomas McGrevy, William Lilley, Ellis Dyer and Everard Lambert were each fined £3O with costs against the defendants in all cases.

For the Tobacco Fund benefit given by McLean’s Picture Company, through Mr W. Pritchard at the Opera House last evening there was a crowded attendance. A capital programme was given though the advertised one was uuable to be shown, hut it prove! equally attractive. A clever hors a taming exhibition was followed by an African wild animal thrill and then a comedy “Two beds in one,” fairly broke up the audience. The star drama given was “Tho last judgment,” a very powerful and well presented production. The orchestra added considerably to the eßjoymentof patrons, supplying a very choice programme, while the Town Band played outsido prior to 8 o’clock. During an interval Mr Evans, on behalf of the Overseas Club returned thanks to the management for their generous benefit in aid of the Tobacco Fund aud alfo thanked the audience for their substantial supportWOLFES SCHNAPPS healthfully stimulates without exciting,

Mr A. Fleming, cadet in the Kumara Post Office,has received notice of transfer to Kaitaia, North Auckland.

Mr H. Carritk, until recently, on the literary staff of the Grey Star, has received an appointment on the editorial staff of tho New Plymouth News, (evening paper), and leaves for the North Island town about the end of next week.

The Jane arrived from Okuru last evening at 6 o’cloak after a l-ngthy delay in the south, due to the rough weather. She brought up 131 sheep. Mrs Harris and child and Miss Cuttance were passengerl. The weather experienced during the trip is stated to have been very rough with a heavy and continuous rainfall on many days, during which times they were laying in Jackson Bay for shelter. A special meetbg of the Kumara Hospital Committee was held on Monday evening, there being present, Messrs J. A. Murd.cb (Chur), R. McGlone, C, Evenden and W. E. Richards. ' The Secretary reported that the luacheou booth at the Easter Races had been offered to the Hospital by tho Racing Club. Mr McGlone moved and Mr Murdoch seconded that the Racing Club be thanked for its generous offer, and that the Secretary be empowered to call a meeting of ladies to carryout the arrangements and manage the booths.

A harvest sale and concert will be held iu St Andrew’s Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, tinder the management of the Methodist Church. Everybody welcome. —Admirsiou 6d, Al\ r.

A quotation for <l Reliance ” flour f.o.b. Dunedin, appears in this issue to which we direct attention

Mr J, M’Combs, M.P., has acceded to the request of a deputation which recently asked him to be a candidate for the Mayoralty of Christchurch.

The Canterbury- trainer, Scoullar is sending Listen and Sir Hamilton over the ranges to the Coast Easter Meetings. Both of them are iu forward condition.

The Kumara Times says Mrs Tait> of Third Street, met with a very painful accident on Tuesday morning, She was in the act of bringing in wood to place on the fire, when she fell over a bucket of water, her head striking the fender. She laid there for eome time when Mrs Goad, a neighbor, came in, and finding bar in her predicament, rendered assistance and sent for Dr Fleming. Mrs Tait is severely bruised about the uoae and two eyes, besides suffering from shock. Mrs Tait, who is advanced in years, and has not been well lately, will have the sympathy of many friends, The N Z. Shipping Company’s steamer Eotorua, torpedoed and sunk in the Eng. lisli Channel was one of the finest steamships in the New Zealand trade and was splendidly equipped for the special needs of the service. She was a steel vessel of 11,130 tons, with a length of 484 feet, beam of 62ft and depth of hold 4l feet. She was built in 1910 at Dumbarton by W. Denny and Bros, for the New Zealand Shipping Company. The ship was lilted with refrigerating machinery and all the latest devices in cargo handling and in shipboard comfort. The Eotorua is the second of the New Zealand Shipping Company’s vessels sunk recently. The news of the loss of the Otaki was received on Saturday ; she was sunk in the Atlantic by the German ra ; der Moewe. The urgent need fir the Government's restriction of the travelling habit among women in war time is proved by an exanrnation of the passenger list of the ill-fated Rotorua. Of thirty-four first saloon passengers only seven were men, of eighty-four second saloon passengers only eight were men while in the third ela*s there were onlv twenty-nine men among 146 passengers. Altogether, of a passenger list of 264, only forty-four were men and 220 women and children, New autumn millinery is now to be sesn at Mrs J, Lloyd’s.

We. can recommend nothing better than “No .Rubbing Laundry Help ’’ for washing clothes clean, no washboard required and it leaves the hands and clothes in perfect condition, 7 weekly washings 1/. W. Perry and Go, whole sale distributers. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS stimulates the organs of urination. Stephens Bros have just received a large assortment of tweeds and costumes; also big reductions in their summer goods.