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Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1919, Page 2

During the present election period a good deal will be heard about the responsibility. for social conditions. Apropos of the matter, which wll be a burning question on the hustings, we have just read in an American financial organ that no group is justified in threatening to pursue a policy which is wrong in principle and which would produce chaos if adopted by all. - here is no justification under our form of Government for threats against the Government or against society. Each group is a 5 much responsible for good government and for the wise direction of society as-any other. The orderly participation of all is not only invited but enjoined as a duty, and no class has a right to say that some other class, or the Government, must forthwith produce satisfactory conditions. The plain fact is that neither the Government nor any single class can do much to ameliorate present conditions. N°thing but greater production can give a greater supply of the things that everybody is wanting and threatening to fight for. Th p Government has very little to do with production, and is chiefly active in hampering it. Production depends upon hard, steady work, and the full operation of machinery. • When all classes recognise this and join hands to produce, and there is an abundant flow of necessaries and comforts, the blessing of abundance will descend upon this troubled world, lmt not before. The Bureau of Labor at Washington has made a calculation of increased living costs from July 1914, to July 1919, and reports the average over the country at about 70 per cent. The Labor organisaU ms which ape just now agitating most vehemently for more wages have already had advances to approximately cover this increase, or more.

* It can be well understood that the motor manufacturing trade must be of .large and growing proportions. Acr cording to an English trade circular. ’ Sir Herbert Austin, M.P., chief of 3 the Austin Motor Co., speaks encouragingly of the outlook. Admitting that r the process of reconstruction have occupied more time than was foreseen, and that there aro still many awkward corners to be got round, he toldarepiesonfative of The Birmingham Post that substantial progress has been made • and if producers will puU together, not magnifying ilnjir troubles, but bending all fbeir powers to overcome the™, there is pp reason to be afraid. The 10,000 people employed at the *>ongbridge works in the early parts of i the year have been considerably augmented. The management are perhaps fortunate, all things considered, in being able to claim that they are only about two months behind the programme with which they set out early in the year. They have commenced delivery of their £495 touring car, which it is just to add, by way of correcting misconceptions which have received currency, is all British through and 'through.' In the car will bo ready foy delivery in tolerable numbers and overseas markkas Will receive a large share. Contracts have been entered into almost all over the world. An order for 2,000 was offered from the United States, but this was not accepted for the reason that there are abundant openings in British possessions and other > vllose

claim come before those of America. The latter market 4oe.s not encourage the same hopes of future development as many other partg of the wpild. The H-ton lorry, with same change-speed and power unit as the car, will be ready in November; meanwhile deliveries are being made of the 2-ton lorry. A factory is being started at Liancourt, between Paris and Amiens on the mam north railwav of Prance, for the construction' of the Austin agricultural tractor, which promises to play on Important part in rehabilitating the farming industry of tlio French. By this stroke the 70 per cent ad valorem <J'i+v will'be avoided.

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sale appear jn this issue.

Nominations for all events for both days of the Westport Trotting Club’6 Xmas meeting close on Thursday 20th November at 8 p.m. with Mr W. T. Slee secretary, Westport. The stakes for the two days meeting total £1,400. J The Grey “Star” says a case of acute diptheria has been reported in the Grey j district. It is not known whether it 1 was an isolated case or not. Parents should be on the alert to detect any such outbreak in its incipient stage. > 7., ) 1 r a f e e e n [. h

Messrs Stuart and Chapman, who have proved the utility of the Duplex four wheel drive motor truck, by thenpersonal use, announce they have been appointed West Coast agents for these very reliable machines, and they will be pleased to give full particulars thereof to enquirers. The firm have two machines under order at the present time, to arrive shortly. Mr James Bilack, third son of Mr James Black of Granity, and Miss Catherine Smith, third surviving daughter of Mr and Mrs William Smith, of Seddonville, were married at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westport, on Tuesday week. The Rev T. Night of Granity was the officiating clergyman. The threatened sugar shortage will be avoided, wires a Wellington correspondent. The Government have been officially informed that the Colonial Sugar Company’s refinery at Chelsea is working at full capacity, and will continue to do so throughout the summer. It will be able to supply all reasonable local demands. Brown sugar will also be available if required.

Mr Seddon M.P. opened his platform campaign along the Otira railway line yesterday, visiting the various saw mills enroute to Moana (Lake Brunner). Air Seddon held meetings at both Kotuiku and Moana where he delivered political addresses. He bad good meetings, receiving cordial receptions, and having promises of strong support. Mr Seddon continues up the line to-day, and is to speak at Te Kinga to-night, and will be at Otira to-maiirow. Hisi campaign in that quarter has opened very auspiciously. Mr Seddon is to speak at, the Opera. House, Greymouth, on Thursday of ’next\week. *

THe cinematograph pictures of the West Coast taken at the beginning of the year by the Government operator (Mr Taylor) at the request of the Westland Chamber of Commerce, are now all but ready. They aggregate a length of 2800 feet. The Hon. Nosworthy has notified Mr Seddon M-P., that the Chamber may have the use of the film for three months, after which it will be sent to the High Commissioner for exhibition in Great Brita t* ?.r Seddon saw a partial display of the film in Wellington recently, and describes it as exceeding all expectations. The photography is said to be very good. The film has been*sent- for and should be on exhibition shortly in this district. . *

An inquest was held at the Mental Hospital yesterday on a very old patient—“the oldest inhabitant”, so to speak, of tlie institution. The patient in question was admitted on the 26th May, 1869, being transferred from the Lunacy ward of the then South Spit Hospital, He was then a young man of 33 years in good physical beajth, and he died on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 84 years, after being for fifty years and seven months an inmate of the mental hospital. Ho was the sixth patient to enter the local institution over half a century ago. Up to 1914 his hpaljth was good. At,the outset he was a robust man and a great worker. Since 1914 he has been failing, and the last'few months lather rapidly. He was confined to bed since September last only. He had a remarkably fine physical constitution. He had no relatves in the country.

A point for good house wives. Always use SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Costs least; goes farthest; gives best results, Best stationery value in the Dominion: Cream Manilla envelopes, now 4 packets for Is; white envelopes, superior quality, now 3 packets for Is; writing blocks, size 6 x 9, now 6di and 8d each; writing blocks, size 8 x 10, now 6d, Bd, and’ 101 d each; exercise books, usually 4d and 6d each, now 3d and 5d each; the school work book, 120 pages, special value at 6d each. Toilet soap now 3 for Is. At McGruer and Co., Revell street, Hokitika.—Advt. Sufferers from Bronchitis ir Asthma will get'marked relief from Taken op sugar pr through' a STazol Inhaler. Sold everywhere'. §0 doses [ Is 0d ; Hpsel Hose! Hose! Nprth British garden liose. Be§t rubber, best fabric, make it bpst for you. Sold by all ironmongers, Tested in thousands of kitchens, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others— worth more.

Although each season it is becoming more difficult in obtaining satisfactory supplies of reliable hosiery, Schroder apd Co., through their agents, have secured sufficient for focal requirements. New sports ho.se 'id Jbf.acjc cream, cashmere, black and coloured cashmere hose, silk hose, glissiuna liose, in all shades children’s half and three quarter hose in great variety are showing A visit to the house will prove to your satisfaction. —Advt.

■The bps£ is fbp cheapest, and North British Garden Hpsp is the? best for wear. Costs no mprp then ordinary then ordinary good hose and lasts fpr ipany ypar ft. Tlipre is a cleanness apd sweetness about pjothes that havp been washed with “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help and the pure “Golden Rule" Soap that is very delightful. Paterson Michel anti Co.—Advt. Clinoher cross motor tyres are prpfored by most judges, because they stand up to hard to hard wear on all roads and under the most severe condi- ■ tions. ' Better than beer, hotter thnn whisky, WOLFE'S SCHNAFrS. I Aftep the theatre or party take a sniff'or two of“NAZOL." This wards off chills and sore throats. Can be carried in pocket or purse. Get the genuine.

Mr James O’Brien, (Labor candidate for Westland) speaks at Ruatapu to-

niglit at 7.30 o’clock. He will he accompanied by Mr P. C. Webb. There will be a practice game on the bowling green to-morrow afternoon. All members are requested to be present by 2.30 p.m. Miss Gtt’en Irene Williams, eldest daughter of Mr D. J. Williams, of Waimangaroa, and Mr Joyce T. Marsden, of Denniston, were united in wedlock at the Sacred Heart Church, Westport, on Friday last, the officiating clergyman being Rev Father Power

Mr Justice Stringer, president of the Arbitration Court, has accepted the chairmanship of the Government Kailways Wages Board, which, will investigate the claims from the Second Division for increased wages, also the working conditions in the service generally. The three railwaymen’s societies are being requested to nominate their representatives on the board. Sir Andrew Russell states that he lias definitely made up his mind not to enter the political arena during the coming election. Though his health has undoubtedly improved, he took so muc out of himself during the four years of war that it is now imperative that he should have a long period of rest. This is the advice of his doctor, and he has agreed to abide by it. Master James Grieve, a Christchurch boy, who competed in a character song in the aged 12 to 16 section at the Wellington competitions, has been hailed as the discovery of the season (says the Wellington correspondent of the Lyttelton Times). His singing of “Killiecrankie” secured him first • prize with

240 points, and gave the large audience a great treat of laughter. In announcing the decision, the judge (Mr Gregson) said that the maximum was 250 points, 200 for singing and 50 for character impersonation and action. It was difficult to adjudicate between serious and humorous selections, and he suggested that in future competitions there should be separate classes. “As to performers,” said Mr Gregson, “I must say the boy in k'ilts fairly captured me. He was splendid. His accent was perfect, his humour quaint and effective, his singing excellent, and as to his acting, well, he simply ‘outlaudered Lauder.’ ”

Good progress is being made in the payment of the war gratuities to members of the Expeditionary Force, the position at the end of last week teing that 13,271 applications had .been completely dealt with, involving an expenditure of £856,630. Nearly half of the applications received to date have gone to the ledger, department of the Pay tlffice for making the necessary entries in the soldier’s account, and the special .staff engaged in dealing with the original applications is working so well that during one day last week, 1,138 claims were put through representing a distribution of £71,000. The average number disposed of daily is about 760. The whole matter is regarded as urgent, and for fcat reason overtime is being steadily worked in this section of the

office. Some soldiers'who have received their acknowledgment of the claim are puzzled because they hear of others whose acknowledgments bear a latei. ‘number obtaining an earlier deposit to their credit. Though the claims are approved in order of receipt, the sequent process in the ledger department cannot ajivays keep up the same pace, as the different clerks have varying numbers pf accounts to adjust. II there is any necessity for correspondence after receipt of the acknowledgment of a claim, the soldier is advised to mention the serial number, as this will enable the claim to be traced without delay.

Why pay dearly for Baking Powder when SHARLAND’S—the best that can be procured—costs less than others ? Ask your grocer. The open air baby gets on nest. Leave yours out of doors most of the time, but put a North British not wafer bottle nf his feet. Watch Lira grow. A slight cold is dangerous. Don’t neglect it. Take “NAZO'L” —the never failing remedy for coughs and colds. Sixty full doses for lg 6d. North British solid band tyres carry the heaviest truck over the worst roads without worry or trouble! Always specify North British. Cakes to make—scones to bake—how easy, pleasant and sure is the work when you use SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. That’s a nasty cough! Let ‘NAZOL” tackle it. A few drops taken on lump sugar wijl soon relieve you. Sixty doses for j/f>.