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Hokitika Guardian, 19 February 1920, Page 2

Mr W. E. Williams left to-day for a short holiday which will be spent in Christchurch. Mr Williams expects to return next Tuesday.

Mr and Mrs Cranston who arrived at Wellington last Friday by the Moana from the United States, will shortly visit the Coast in connection with the Kimu Flat developments, Mr Cranston is accompanied bv Mr Sydney S. W. Ford, a mining engineer. Mr A. W. Ironside, gaoler of the Mount Eden prison, has retired on su_ perannuation. Mr T. Vincent who has been in charge of the New Plymouth gaol for the last three years is temporarily in charge at Mount Eden prison. Both officers have been stationed at Hokitika gaol when opened.

The Pensions Inquiry Board, Messrs A. G. A- Cooper, G. C. Fache, Dr, A. W. Izard, J. D. Harper, and D. C. Donovan are on a visit to the Coast, and will he at Hokitika next week, wo understand. Returned soldiers, or soldiers’ dependenents, who wish enquiry into there pension claims, should be prepared to place their cases before the (Board when it sits here. \

Mr Allan Wilkie who, with his dramatic company, passed through Wellington, northward bound, after a successful tour of the South Isuand, informed a “New Zealand Times” representative that ho was well satisfied with the results so far of his plan to remain permanently in New Zealand presenting throughout a touring circuit the pick of the latest London dramatic successes. This is a novel project, so far as the Dominion is concerned, though in Australia there have been from time to time stock companies that remained permanently at the centres. The “Diggers” entertainers were entertained at the Overseas Club yesterday afternoon shortly after their arrival from Greymouth. The ladies cf the Club entertained the visitors at afternoon tea, and musical items were contributed by Misses Hatch and Daly, Messrs Berry, Joyce and Lawn. Mr Evans (President of the Club) Mr T. W. Bruce, County Chairman, and Mr A. H. L awn, spoke some words of cordial welcome to Hokitika, and wished the company a pleasant and profitable stay in the town. Mr Hanna responded on behalf of the visitors stating he had always felt that the Coast was the cradle of New Zealand’s welfare, so many fine men having come out of this part of the country to help govern the Dominion. Musical honors were accorded the visitors, who responded with their Maoriland war cry, and the proceedings closed with the singing of the National An til eni. Nows the chance to forget rising prices and the “Cost of Living” and to rovel in timely bargains. This is the opportunity to give the laugh at your worries, to enjoy a happy period of savings instead of thinking about expenses. Lay in solid supplies so that you may he able to snap your fingers at rising costs. Read these merry bargain time examples.—Frocks, costumes and blouses, all to he cleared at half price; ladies smart washing costumes, niecly trimmed, stitching with fancy pearl, and self covered buttons. Usual prices 49s 6d to 655, now 19s (kl to 29s 6d; ladies white gabardine skirts, smart styles, usual price 22s Gd, price to clear 9s lid. McGrcur and Co., the Spot Cash Drapers ,Greymouth, Reetton and Jlokiopportunit vto give the laugh at youi tika.— Advt. Due to arrive per Regains on Monday 100 i cases of choice tomatoes. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (Phone. No. 2.)—Advt. During the holidays remember Daniel Crawfords Hcd .Star Whisky is the best. Mark Sprot and Co. wholesale agents. —Advt.

The Hoehstetter Goldfields, Ltd., had a wash up of 123 ozs., a vast improvement on previous outputs. j I A rumour is current, (states the New j Zealand Times) that Archbishop Redwod, who is on his way to Rome to attend an important conference may I be made a cardinal and sit in the Con- ! sitory of Cardinals before he returns to the Dominion. j A water spout at sea attracted a good deal of attention this morning. Later the clouds over the town became the | sport of a whirlwind, and some novd- | ties in spiral and whirling clouds w*>re I visible. The phenomenon suggested the proximity of an aerial disturbance. Lnt- , er, welcome rain fell.

Dean Binsfield, S.M., of Greenmeadows Seminary, Hawke’s Bay, who is the oldest priest living in Australasia, was present at the opening ceremony of the new St Bede’s- College. Despite his venerable age which is well past the four score mark, the Dean showed remarkable vitality, and took a lively interest in the proceedings.

To-day a large party of the “Diggers” entertainers were taken to Lake Kanieri. Three cars were requisitioned, and a. very pleasant outing was enjoyed by the visiters, all but one of whom are making their first visit to the Coast. The company makes its final appearance at the Princess Theatre to-night. The boxing contest at Timaru last evening which was carried out under the Timaru Boxing Association, Redwing (Greymouth), versus Mitchell, in a bout of 6 rounds of 3 minutes each, Redwing was declared the winner on points, the fight going the 6 rounds. The winner is to meet Jack Cann at Wanganui on Saturday, February 28th.

The late flood scoured out Coal Creek bridge on the road to Lake Kanieri, and a temporary platform approach has been put in, pending material being available for a permanent structure. The temporary structure is equal only to one ton loads, and motorists and drivers of all vehicles are notified to use caution in crossing the temporary approach. At the closing Chautauqua this evening, Mr Newell will sing “Chanson D’Amour” (Heilman), “A Spirit Flower” (Tiplor), “The Last Hour” (Cramer), “Little Mother 0’ Mine” (Burleigh), and “All Fuyiz” dance image from the opera Nanon (Massenet); also with Mrs Newell “The’ Owl” duet (Wells). Miss Baker will play “Liebesfrend” (Kriesler), and “The Poem” (Tibich). Mr T. M. Wilford, M.P.. lias written to the Petone Borough Council stating that lie visited Westport and the resources of the district were made! plain to him personally, and he was of opinion that there is no question of the quantity of coal in New Zealand, lint the question was how to get it from the mines at present in sufficient quantities. He stated that he was in favour of the nationalisation of the mines, as lie believed that would produce better conditions and consequently better out put.

Several representatives of local bodies are proceeding to Lake Mahinapua to-day by the waterway, for* the purpose of inspecting the stream approach to the lake in full tide and at low tide. Proposals are to be brought forward with the object of having the creek cleared to render it more conveniently navigable for small boats at all stages of tile tide. A lock is sag. gosted for this purpose and if carried out it would not raise the creek waters above normal tide level, though a false impression appears to have got about that it is proposed to inundate the surrounding country. The Grey Star says:—A suggestion that the swamp'areas of ihe Grey district should be examined by a drain-

age expert was made to the Grey County Council by Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P. At yesterday’s meeting of that authority a letter was read from Mr Seddon stating that Mr J. B, Thomson chief drainage engineer was •about to leave Wellington for Invercargill and Westland. He suggested that during his visit to Greymouth the County authority should get Mr Thomson, to report on gome of the swamp areas of the county which areas, lie added, may, by judicious drainage be converted into farming lands. “I need not mention,” wrote Mr Seddon, “the result of drainage in the Rangitikei swamp and other places. Mr Thomson is to report on the La Fontaine area.” It was decided on the motion of the Chairman to request the Ministers for Lands to ask Mr Thomson to visit various swamp areas in the Grey district when he comes t-o 'Greymouth . As sure as day follows night, cakes halted with SHARLAND’S will be light. Rest Baking Powder at your grocer’s. Dear Housewives, —To wash clothes clean without rubbing or injury to hands or fabrics always use “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help in conjunction with the pure “GOLDEN RULE” Soap. Mrs M. Gooch.—Advt. If you want real bargains you must visit Schroder’s great clearing sale, which is now on. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.