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Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1920, Page 2

Tho Municipal baths are being put in order for regular natatory business, which will be a welcome news item for the young folk particularly. The Greymouth watersiders hold their annual picnic on Cass Square tomorrow afternoon. A merry-go-round and other pastimes are being provided for the entertainment of the juvenile visitors. The annual tournament of the West Coast Centre takes place this year on Wednesday Feb. 10th. and two following days on tho Westport Bowling Club’s green. Tliero will be a full rink and a pairs competition. Entries for both events close with the Secretary of the tournament on Friday 30th. January.

I At a meeting of tho Greymouth : branch of the New Zealand A.S.It.S., held on Sunday morning, the following resolution was unanimously carried : I “That this meeting of the Greymouth branch of the A.S.RS. emphatically protests against the Government action in deporting Moses Baritz from New Zealand without first giving him a trial ,and further, that we think this is a flagrant breach of free speech and all that British freedom stands for.” WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS is the purest spirit in the world

The coal exported from Greymouth for the week ending Jan. 17th, 1920, amounted to 3125 tons loewfc. made up as follows:—Point Elizabeth, 82 tons 5 cwt; Liverpol 1783 tons 4cwt; Blackball 1249 tons 16cwt.

Some midnight, prowlers set fire about 12.30 this morning to one of the fern trees in front of the Town Hall, Greymouth ,causing a blaze for a minute or two, which soon subsided. The burning was extinguished soon after by the Eire Brigade motor chemical engine which was quickly on the scene.

At Preston lload yards yesterday, Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. report having submitted a fine line of fat cattle from South Westland:—2o bullocks from £l6 2s 6d to £l3 17s 6d; 4 heifers from £l3 to £lO 17s 6d; 1 stag £l4; 1 heifer £8 10s; 46 fat wethers 32s to 30s; 3 'fat lambs 20s; 12 fat lambs 21s 9d; 3 ewes 275.

It was mentioned at the returned soldiers meeting yesterday evening, that a local returned soldier would be appointed as the district representative on the Land Purchase Board to act with the Government appointees in securing land for soldiers settlement. The name of a local representative had been secured for submission to the Minister of Lands for approval. His Worship the Mayor has expresseo his intention of calling a public meeting at an early date to inaugurate a fund for the Westland Peace Memorial. Now that peace has been concluded it is fitting that the matter should be taken in hand actively. At the public meeting Mr Perry will put a definite proposal for a fitting memorial before the meeting so a$ to enable a prompt decision to be arrived at and steps taken immediately to raise the necessary funds.

When the numerical strength of the proposed private company was being discussed yesterday in the arrangement of a sawmilling proposition for discharged soldiers, some one suggested the number as “thirteen.” It was explained that was the unlucky number, but the men elected to run the risk with the proposition. One of them remark ed subsequently, “You know, wo all belonged to the 13th Regiment, and we came through all right, and I fancy will do the same again as the 13 Company.

The Greymouth Watersiders are giving prizes worth £3O for the sports events, numbering eighteen, on the occasion of their annual picnic at Hokitika to-morrow. The gathering takes place at Cass Square. The train is leaving Greymouth at 9.30 a.m., and will stop at Elmer Lane and Ivaroro, while it leaves Hokitika on the return trip at 5.50 p.m. Children under seven will have toys distributed among them. Free supplies of tea, milk and sugar will be obtainable. It only needs a fine day to make the outing a big success.

On reaching Wellington last week, Mr Seddon made lenquiry at the cinematographers regarding the film of the Hokitika State school taken in conjunction with the Tour Through Westland picture, but omitted from the display. Mr Seddon, however, was able to secure the missing film and has forwarded is to the Westland Chamber of Commerce. The picture which, depicts the pupils and staff of the local school at work and at play will be shown at Pollards’ pictures to-morrow night. In the course of the picture 'there is a considerable section devoted to the phjsieal culture class, and this forms a very

pleasing part of the picture. The film is not of great length, but- confined as it is to so local a subject, is full of the greatest interest to old and young hereabouts. Mr Scddon mentioned in a nute that other parts of the Westland scenic ,including specially a greater amplification of the pastoral resources of the district, are to be released for exhibition in the winter. The original picture of the tour through Westland is now in the North Island for exhibition purposes, the Christchurch season having proved eminently successful.

I Some local residents who visited the Middle Branch of the Hokitika river at the Upper Kokatahi this ' vc ® v > were charmed with the beauty of the surroundings. W here the waters o the river are confined within a high rmcky gorge, the scene iis of great charm. At present the whole country side is a blase of rata bloom, and the mineral view is of impressive grandeur. The locality is very easily 'accessible for walking parties, and. though the track is rough, with broken timber, there are no difficulties to block access. The river is crossed by a light wire bridge from which a very charming view*is got of the clear running waters, which are brightened here and there by some wonderful coloring. It is in tiiis locality that there are outcrops of

I a copper lode, as also evidences of mien • deposits, and perhaps some day those deposits will he exploited. In the meantime those who enjoy a pleasant day in charming hush country could j hardly get a more attractive spot in the whole of tho wonderful hush lands of Westland. The route of tlie Middle branch is from the end of the Kokatahi road, up the mid tributary of the [ Kokatahi river. The river on the left is tho Styx and that on' the right is the Toaroiia, and the Middle branch is more directly eastward into the high country, which is reached after travelling the flat country of the river bed near the junction with tho main stream. Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing their great clearing salo of surplus stock—in hats, costumes, hoys’ clothing, remnants, etc. It will pay to visit this sale.—Advt.

Washboard slavery scientifically abolished, —thanks to “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. .1/- packet does seven weekly washings. Dee Bros. —Advt.