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Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1920, Page 2

The public meeting at the Town Hall on Friday night, according to the discussion, viewed the “progress” proposals put forward by the visiting organiser from Canterbury, with mixed feelings. There seemed to lx; the idea abroad that somebody or something was going to trespass on local preserves. The fact was that tho gift or offer o f a closer alliance with Canterbury seemed to be too good to be true, or else that its immeasurable value was not realised. In the ordinary course it would have been expected that the overtures would have been received with approbation, and the terms and conditions could be settled afterwards, and not haggled over as was tho c*se on Friday night. Westland has been referred to as the Cinderella province, and here at the first opportunity to he invited to co-operate with our big neighbor across the border, we are either stupidly sly about accepting the invitation or else stupidly foolish in not rushing the occasion. Progress is what wo are all aiming at. And progress will come the quicker by concerted and influential action. For far too Tong the local voice has been crying

aloud in a vast wilderness where- few could hear. If the local cry can be raised the stentorian tones of Canterbury, the united voice will carry far and be heard afield. It matters but little by what name the new Committee or league or association be called. The essential thing is to seize readily the ! proffered hand of Canterbury and hold-

ing on tightly, look to our wel 1 reorganised friends across the mountain barrier to help us with all our essential requirements, so that there will be the I more quickly writ across our town and | district the satisfying word “progress.” lln the course of a semi-private note I received by the ’Editor from Gh.'ist--1 church last mail there was this striking paragraph, at once an instruction r.nd ! an example to the people of this dis*trict:

“Glad to hear that the old town is moving. X was down at the Christchurch library a couple of days ago, and could not help being struck by the reports of the local body meetings, appearing in the “Guardian,” how _ healthy things were looking. But for goodness sake keep hammering at them about the electric curreht. The demand here for connections for small and large power plants is so big tout the City Council has had to refuse further applications. People do not realise how useful the “juice” is until they have used it. I wouldn’t he without it in any house if it cost five or six times as much as it does. As you go along the street and hear the humming of all kinds of machinery in every imaginable bind of factory, you realise what an asset Hokitika has got in her natural wa-ter-nower sources she is not making

use of. People don’t want much coal, kerosene or benzine when they can get all the light, heat and power they require from the end of two of their wires. Shake 'em up.” This experience of an ex-HokP'k'an in Canterbury is interesting as an out side view of what is ahead of this place when the people care to take theii eoulrage in both hands and spent £50,000 on a hydro-electric scheme fo the central portion of Westland. Jbei will! there be truly industrial boon days. ■

Lieut. S. Frickleton, V.C., arrived on the Coast on Saturday night, and takes up Defence duties at Westport. The committee of the Westland Racing Club meets at 9 o’clock this evening to settle accounts in connection with last week’s race meeting. A Press Association message from Wellington states that the estate of the late Mr David J. Nathan was sworn for probate at under £60,000.

The usual euchre and dance will be held in St. Mary’s Club Rooms on Wednesday night. Full particulars in to-morrow’s issue.—Advt.

It is the intention of the Prime 'Min-, ister, on' behalf of the Government, to ask all the Ministers of religion through out> New Zealand to hold special commemoration services on Anzac Day.

Mr Seddon M.P. went to Greymouth to-day to attend various public meetings, and returns to Wellington to-mor-row. Mr Seddon will revisit the Coast on the occasion of the Royal tour next month.

In connection with the Royal visit, committee meetings will be hold at the Town Hall to-night. The street decoration committee meets at 7 o’clock, and the school billetting committee at 8 o’clock. The social committco vviil meet at the Overseas Club at 3 o’clock next Thursday afternoon.

Tlios desirous of learning how to One Step, Fox Trot, Jazz Roll, and all the latest in dancing will be pleased to know that a class is beginning on Tuesday night for ladies, and Wednesday night for gents, at the Supreme Hall, at 7.30 till 8.30 each night. 2s a lesson.—Advt.

A Gift Social in aid of the All Saints Ladies’ Sewing Guild will be held in the Church schoolroom on Tuesday evening next, April 13th, at 8 p.m. The Vicar (The Rev J. E. Holloway) is arranging for a Lantern entertainment. Admission by gift of material or donation for the Sewing Guild. On tins occasion •slides will be shown of New Zealand Alpine scenery. A choice collection of scones from negatives taken by Mr Otto Frind of the Canadian Alpine Club will be explained by Dr E. Teichejmann.

Last Friday Mrs 'Bevan, of Sale street, left for. the north, and will take up her residence at Christchurch next week. Mrs Bevan, who has been resident here over several years, Wis a very useful worker in all local movements making for the amenities of the town. In horticulture and such pursuits, Mrs Bevan was quite an ardent worker, and will he much missed. In patriotic and philantrophic work, Mrs Bevan was untiring, always being ready to assist in local matters. Her friends here in town and country will wish her all health and happiness in her new home, where she will reside with her daughter Mrs Cunninghapj.

Influenza is steadily decreasing in the Canterbury Health district. Tho hi-weeldy bulletin issued by the Depar t ,' ment at noon oil Friday notified 11 cases at Westport, 26 in Christchurch, 1 at Lyttelton, 3 at Southbrook, 4 at Rangiora, 1 each at Amberley, Balcairn, Leithhjead, and Leeston, 1 at Hampstead, 2 i)t- Ashburton, 31 at Tim am, 1 at Waimjitp, 4 i)t Peasant Point, 1 at Geraldine, 2 at Woodbury, apd I at Waiarui. All the cases are mild. Asl; - ed if lie could advance any theory as to the cause of the unduly heavy proportion of cases which have been constantly notified from Timaru, Dr T. E. Telford, the District Health Officer, pointed out to a “Press” reporter that during the 1918 epidemic Timaru escaped practically scathless, wjtb the result that its inhabitants did not secure thjjt immunity from influenza which people in other parts, which had suffered, had received up to a point.

No more grinding of teeth with WADE'S WORM FTC.S. For Bronchial .Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/0, 2/9 Don’t leave tho lightness and digestibility of your srones and cakes to chance. Use STTARI.AND’S Baking Powder -it is bound to rise.

Shine your tan shoes with “TAN-OL” —the brilliant polish that won’t rub off.

Notice of the annual election of school Committees appears in this issue. The date fixed is Monday, April 26th at { 7.30 p.m. A general meeting of the Hokitika Trades Association will be held at the , Town Hall on Wednesday evening at 8 , o’clock. Business important. ! j Most men will review their j underwear as the cold days approach, and you will not do better • than give H.B. clothing store a visit - where a fine range of under garments , • are now on view. J j Mrs Mary Jane Hill, passed away at r I her residence at Dobson on Saturday , morning after a short illness. She ■ - leaves a- large family of eight sons and six daughters. She was 53 years of j . age and was a native of Durham, Eng- I. land. She lias been a resident of Dob- | son 33 years.

Proceedings in St. Mary’s Club Rooms to-morrow night will he of a j most interesting nature. The public . are cordially invited to attend, and we ■ feel sure that they will accept the invi- j tation. An audience always is an asset to a debating society, especially on . this occasion, when each member will : deliver an address as a candidate for j parliament or a local borough election. At the conclusion the audience may be asked to cast a vote, when the elected candidate will he declared the winner. The death of Mrs R. J. Brown of Christchurch took place on Friday. The deceased lady left Greymouth with her husband about 20 years ago for the City of the Plains where she resided since. She has been an invalid for some months past and the end was not unexpected, although she was only 44 years of age. She bore her sickness with resignation and fortitude and she passed away very peacefully. She was charitable and hospitable and helped in every way to give those in need an uplift. 'She will be much missed by a large circle of friends. iShe (leaves three sisters in Greymouth to mourn their loss. Mesdames J. Keating, A. Grogan and C. "Millett.

An instance of the manner in which Mr R. J. Appleton the secretary to the Greymouth Repatriation Committee, by business- acumen undoubtedly saved two returned soldiers and the committee a considerable sum of money, j was forthcoming at Friday night’s meeting of the Committee, Mr Perkins presiding (says the Grey “Star.”) The facts were as follows: Two returned men received an advance of £2OO with which to purchase a grocery business. Unfortunately a fire occured and the premises were almost totally destroyed. The insurance of the hulk of the stores and stock amounted to £l5O. The Secretary immediately took over the cash in hand and closed the shop. He disposed of the stock and plant and sold the section and collected £122 12s of the £132 19s 6d on the books. After 1 fixing up everything to the best advantage there was only a. small amount on the debit side and the question which arose was whether the soldiers should be asked to pay this or whether it would • ;bc written off. It was .stated that the men had done their best so far as the business was concerned. It was decided to write off the small balance and the chairman moved f hat t the secretary should he thanked for the u good work he had done in regard to the matter. Splendid stock of new seasons goods ’ just arrived at McGruers. We are J very pleased and well satisfied with the fine styles and wide variety. There are ’ autumn costumes, hats, coats, skirts, fancy goods underwear and hoisery in ' big variety and the quality of the goods ' is higher and the prices more moderate than those that have been seen for ; many a day. McGruer and Co. Hokie tika and Greymouth.—Advt. 1 There is only one WOLFE’S the eri- ‘ SRARLAND’S Baking Powder has ’ never failed to rise Costs loss than i i others— worth more

For influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. Just landed 100 eases choice cooking and dessert apples 8s to 9s per 401 b ease. Paterson Michel and Co.' Ltd., (Phono No. 2) —Advt. Could there he more beautiful and attractive coats for ladies? A visit to Schroder’s large emporium will convince the most sceptical that for quantity to select from, quality, reasonableness in price, Schroder’s take the palm, also for millinery and costumes. Inspection cordially invited. — Advt. Hokitika husbands simply love to heap their wives singing “Home Sweet Home” while “Np RUBBING’! Laundry Help and “GOLDEN RULE’’ Soap do the weekly washing,

For Children’s Hacking Cough. "Woods’ Great Peppermint Curs 1/0, 2/9. Good cooks waste nothing. They prefer SHARLAND’S Baking Powder because it ensures best results and IS CHEAPEST. Every mother is more than pleased to have her boy appearing in a nice new suit, bought at Schroder’s—where you can get suited at less than usual cost. Now is your chance for the holidays.—Advt. No good housewife cap affprd to be without SHARLAND’S Baking Pooler the most economical compound on the market When you ask for SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,’’ but get SHARLANDS. Best that money can buy.