Hokitika Guardian & evening star THURSDAY. APRIL 26, 1917 TRUST THE PEOPLE

Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1917, Page 2

Hokitika Guardian & evening star THURSDAY. APRIL 26, 1917 TRUST THE PEOPLE

It was not inappropriate, after all, that the municipal elections throughout the Dominion should be held this year on Anzuo Day. There were principles of loyalty aud. patriotism at stake yesterday in tbe local elections throughout the country, no less real than those which animated tbe sacrifices on Gallipoli. At the ballot box yesterday the men and women were fighting tbe enemy within, and the results go to show that they triumphed all along the line. The local contests were devoid of any policy or party fight. It is ques'ionable if there would have beep any poll at all but for the appearance of an avowed anti-conscriptionist in the list of candidates. The election was therefore run on lines of personality and patriotism. The results are very much as was expeoted, and the good people of Hokitika are to be congratulated again on doing the right thing in the right way at the right time. The good folk of the neighboring town*of Greymouth are also to be congratulated on rising to the ocoasion so handsomely. The northern borough is a fine town, aod it remains for tbe people to take charge of their affairs in an earnest personal way to achieve much. All eyes in New Zealand were centred on tbe result of the Christohuroh mayoralty fought yesterday with great determination. The City of the Plains is often quoted as the City of Faddists, and there were those who had their misgivings in regard to the chair, the deciding factor of which was consoription versus anti-conscrip-tion. Christchurch is too English and too loyal a centre to leave such an issue in doubt at suoh a crisis in the Empire’s history, and the figures of two to one in favor of conscription left no doubt about the real public feeling on this muoh talked of issue. In other municipalities patriotism swayed the contests with remarkable effect, all tending to Bhow that the heart of the people is in the right place, and that loyal and true to constitutional authority they are prepared to see the war through to a victorious end in a well ordered and certain way. Tee wisdom of trusting the people is once again demonstrated, and it is not unfitting that the national issues which were at stake at the polls should be so determined on Auzac Day. It was a fitting way to oommemoreie the sacrifices on Gallipoli—to assist in maintaining the heritage our men la d down their lives for. The results of the polls should dear the air, and in the freer atmosphere the authorities both local and general, should be encouraged to follow the policy which the people have endorsed so handsomely.

Mr Undrill, sfcationmaster at Kumara Junction, has received notice of transfer to Gr,eymoutb, Mr William Calvert, one of the pioneers at Charleston, died in the Old People’s Home, Westport, on Monday. Deoeased was 82 years of age. t The quarterly meeting of the Westland Chamber o' Commerce will be held on Tuesday next. Members are invited to prepare papers to be read at the meeting. A casual camp will be held at Onioto commencing on April 30th, and continuing for ono week. Those* attending will he those who received exemption from tho recent camp at Waitahu. Two hundred men are expected to attend.

A meeting of the Committee of the newly formed branch of the Returned {Soldiers’ Association will be held at the Overseas Club this evening at 7 o’clock to adopt roles etc for management. The marriage was celebrated at Auckland on March 12th, of Mr Jacob Sieger of the 27th reinforcements and a former well known residtnt of Hokitika, and Miss Louie (Nurce; Gwilliam of Auckland. Mr* C. E. Eveadon, of Kumara, has received the sad Dews that her brother was killed in action in Mesopotamia on February Ist. Private Smith went through the Gallipoli oampaign, in which he was wounded. The Rimu No 1 Dredge washed up on Saturday for a return of 28oza for live day’s work. The dredge is at present only doing opening up work, and it is expected that it will be at least three weeks before a fu}l face is available to work on.

St. Mary’s Euchre Tournament held last evening ‘ was well attended. The successful ladies were Mm Neads and Mrs 'Stark. The winning gents proved to be Mr. Jas. McCabe Ist. who kindly donated the prize hack to the Club and Mr. Morgan second. . After supper the hall was cleared and a very pleasant hour was spent in dancing. The iniuric for which was supplied by Mrs. Richardson and Mrs Bennett. Mr. T. Heenan had charge of the floor.

At the Prinoess Theatre last evening Mr Pollard gave a capital picture display. The making of the Overland motor car was an interesting industrial, showing the enormous extent of this industry. There were some amusing sketches, a clever comedy, a short drama and a fine series of views of the famous precincts of Rotorua with its geysers and mud holes in full swing, making a very interesting programme indeed.

A reminder, is given to the ratepayers of Ross and that portion of the Totara Riding within the Harbour area, that the rate collector of tbe Harbour Board will be in attendance at thß Coronation Hall cn Saturdnv, 28th inet, after the arrival of the morning train till the time for departure of the afternoon' train, for the purpose of recovering ratep. An additional 10 per ceDt will be charged to all rates unpaid next week and legal proceedings will be token in a number of cases. This latter provision applies also to the Hokitika ratepayers.

A. meeting of the Hokitika Branch of the Overseas Olab was held last evening at tbe rooms, when a quantity of routine business was dealt with. Accounts to the amount of £2O wirs passed for pay menf. It was resolved to issue to members a half - yearly balance sheet supplemented by a report od tbs past work and that proposed. Arrangements for tho b ziar to bo bold on Empire Day in aid of tbs bu bring f&nd were advanced. It was resolved to; extend the function over two days, and various stall holdeis were fixed upon. The pro* ceeds from the bazaar are to be need to acquire the present premises for permanent quarters for the leturncd soldiers and for patriotic work generally. Mrs Connors and Mies Jones were added to the Ladies’ Committee. It was arranged also to organise the send off as usual to the. 29i<h Reinforcements at the Town Hall on Wednesday nexti A new group of speakers were selected and a draft rcnsical programme drawn up. A vote of sympathy was passed to Miss Evans in her illaess. A vote of thanks was passed to the Caledonian Society for splendid financial help. Mr Edgar M. Philips, piano tuner and salesman representing Messrs Webley Sons and Gofton Ltd, is now in Hokitika. All orders left at the Excelsior Book Depot, Revell St will receive prompt attention.—Advt,

Hokitika Grocers cannot be bothered with inferior quality goods only tho best fiind favor with them, hence the>r enthusiasm for “No Rubbing ” Laundry Help. Thinker Note Book given free with every 1/ packet of *• No Rubbing ’