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Hokitika Guardian, 12 October 1920, Page 2

In referring to a recent publication, a reviewer remarks that Mr C. Bogue Loffmann did not go to Japan with the object of writing a bool- with any h ; eh purpose; but after he had been in the country some time he noticed two things. The first was that the truth was not liked in Japan any mor 0 than ; t is liked elsewhere; the second that some truth did not appear to have been discerned at all. He therefore felt constrained to take upon himself “the task of telling Japan, heh friends, and herrivals, a. little of their own business;” and “The Harvest of Japan” is the result. Much of the book relates togardening, scenery, and ’ other noncontroversial subjects, but in the role of candid critic Mr 'Luffmann permits himself to speak very frankly on certain aspects of Japaneses life and character which do not appeal to him. He believes that no (good can be done by attempting to ignore the facts, and that outspokenness is the best' policy "for all concerned. Mr Luffmann upsets several popular notions about Japan, which, it may be added, are fostered by the Japanese themselves. The' Japanese publicists, as an argument in support of freedom of entry, to other countries insists that his own is overcrowded; the surplus population must go abroad. But Mr Luffmann asserts that there is room for three or four times the present number of inhabitants. The hill country up to an elevation of three thousand feet is admirably suited ao agriculture, but th c Japanese refuse to make use of it at all. The field open for settlement and development is vast beyond their conception. - Land far less promising is successfully worked in America, New Zealand and Australia, and while Japan leaves these areas idle her complaints with r to overcrowding are quite unconvincing •Another general fallacy which Mr Luff maun seeks to dispel is that the Japanese is an expert agriculturist. He is not. His methods are extraordinarily primitive and crude. Japan “does not know agriculture, and she cannot teach agriculture to herself. She needs to I:.* taught, and she will succeed for herself just so far as she is well taught by others. When she is discerning enough to invite some of the best field experts and agriculturists from America and the various southern divisions of the British Empire, especially from Australia and New Zealand, she may hope for a prompt and enormous accession I her wealth and- an inestimable gain ' her people for all time.”

e It will be a great pity if it is not pos--6 sible to secure a local steamer for the y southern trade. At the meeting of the 6 Shipping Company yesterday, there was 11 -. a good deal of cross purposes in evid- ; ence, but the position seems quite clear, e If a steel bull can be secured, the ma--1 ehinery from the Paeroa is available at o the cost of the sale purchase and salvage ing. This of necessity would be "a f great saving to the shareholders. En- - quiries are being for a suitable hull, i or for the purchase of an outfitted stea- * mer. The Company will need to re- - organise or be substituted by a new t company, following liquidation—which - | process would no doubt consume the 3 cash assets remaining. The plight of 1 • the south people without a boat will ■ be serious. The south is just now en--1 tiering on a new era. There is talk of improving the port at Okarito, of build- - ing a landing stage at- Bruce ißay and a ■ timber jetty at Jackson Bay. These three I marine works indicate considerable . maritime activity, and give the promise i of increasing trade. Bother to the - freight has been largely one-way only, but with the new enterprises setting in i ! there will be considerable return freight j and the trade will be substantial, Dairying must spread south, and this industry will need a steamer service for a suitable connection. The timber developments in the south are going | to be very substantial and the increas- ' ed population will call for more supplies. Hokitika for half a century has been the shipping port for the south, and it would show a very half-hearted spirit to abandon the trade now. The settlers in the south deserve to be recognised for their entei-prise. They have done great pioneering work, and the district from now on must thrive greatly. If the people have the faith in the future of Westland they should have from the signs now. so prominent, there should be no question about helping to secure a. suitable boat and so seeking to retain the trade and the connection which should belong to the capital of Westland.

The Canterbury Education Board invite applications for vacancies on fcbe teaching staff. Applications close on Wednesday, 27th October. The Overseas Club will hold a social dance at the Supreme Hall on 'Wednesday evening next. Alusic by Air Laavn, and supper provided. 1 ndies . 1/-; Gentlemen 2/-. —Advt. j Men! hero you are, suits to measure. “H.D’s” have just received one dozen only suit lengths in splendid materials. Everybody knows how scarce good tweeds are, so now is your opportunity Get in early, these will not last long. Order your Xmas suit from us now and save yourself at least five guineas.— N..Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. At meetings held in the Okuru Riding on Saturday, Oct. 2nd, District Improvement Committees working under the Westland County Council were elect ed as follows :-pOkuru district, Alessrs AV. D. Nolan, (Chairman), A. H. Eggling and J. Cowan —all re-elected; Bruce Bay district, Messrs John Condon, E. R. Wilson and AV. Ritchie — elected unopposed. Mr R. Ritchie declined nomination. The Chairman of the Committee will be elected subsequently. An incipient outbreak of fire occurred in a bedroom adjacent to the Park Hotel in Herbert Street, Greymouth, about 8.15 last night. The fire brigade were quickly on the scene, and by the use of their chemical apparatus extinguished the blaze before it could spread further than the room which it originated in. The room is one of several occupied by the boarders.at the Park Hotel, and the outbreak was due to one of the beds becoming ignited by some means or other. The bed itself was destroyed and the furniture damaged, but otherwise little else suffered.

The “Financial News” London, under the heading “Empire Finance and Trade,” reviews “New Zealand To-day,” by the Hon G. W. Russell. The reviewer describes it as “a delightful book, in which the author almost proves that his country is the nearest approach to Paradise that this -imperfect world can produce.” The article continues: “His descriptions of the extraordinary, developments of the eighty-year-old Dominion make pleasant reading, and stimulate desire to visit this land flowing with milk and honey.” “There is no doubt that the Progress League is doing great work for Canterbury. It is waking the province up and is pushing its claims alongside those of Auckland and Wellington. It has pushed the Otira tunnel, and is now bringing the Hiley scheme for Lyttelton prominently before the people. I move that the Board’s grant to the League be increased this year from £lO to £20,” said Mr W. A. Banks, at Friday’s meeting of the Canterbury Education Board. Other meinbers of the Board spoke in terms of warm approval of the League’s work and the motion was passed unanimously. Palmerston North Town Clerk supplied Westport Borough Council with particulars in connection with the boiling down department of the local municipal abattoir. He was of opinion, figures supplied warranted the cost of erecting boiling down works at Westport. His Council paid local butchers 3d per lb for rough fat, including crown gut, and butchers were entitled to take away from the works all tongues, hearts, tripe, cheeks and so forth. The Council also purchased from the butchers bones and condemned carcases, paying 5s per cwt for the former and 4s 6d per cwt for the latter. His Council strongly advised Westport to control its own boiling down department and tallow works. Since taking over their works the profits derived from the sale of tallow' had been considerable. The price of opossum skins was briefly discussed at a meeting at Christchurch on Friday, of the Summit Road Scenic Reserves Board. It was reported to the Board that this year 190 skins were sold at 12s each, as compared with 133 at 10s and a few at 12s last year. Regarding the disposal of the skins, the chairman (Mr H. D. Al. Haszard) stated tha the had communicated by telephone with all the firms interested in skins, and informed jthem of the sale, and invited them to attend and make offers. Air A. Morten remarked that if properly skinned, and if the skins were really good, they were worth 30s each. Replying to Dr Chilton, the chairman said that Air Evans, who was an expert, had been satisfied with the price obtained. Air H. G. Ell suggested that in future tenders should be called for the skins.

Special display of ladies and children’s high class wearing apparel. Fashions very' latest in millinery, jumpers, skirts, costumes, blouses etc., etc. Ah new goods fresh out of the boxes, selected by our Wanganui and Napier buyers, who specially visited London, Paris ; and New York for the occasion. This j great exhibition of high class novelty . goods will please you. This great show i in Hokitika for two days only, Satur--1 day and Alonday next at Keller’s Sample Rooms. Don’t fail to pay a visit. McGruer and Co., the leading drapers. —Advt. ! To correct acidity and flatulency take SHARLAND’S FLUID AIAGNESIA. Being freshly prepared and always full strength. SHARLAND’S is the best you can buy. Just landed, 150 cases of choice desert and cooking apples (401 b cases, 8s to 10s, according to variety. Paterson Aliehel and Co., Phone No 2.—Advt. NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP is the delight of all thrifty housewives. Is packet does seven weekly washings perfectly. Users of “NAZOL” keeps free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in the bud, soothes, relieves and < heals. 60 doses Is 6d. Country motorists appreciate the resiliency and great dnrabilty of CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES. The world calls, them “The Tyres that are superior.” A habit that’s good—the regular tak ing of IMPEY’S MAY APPLE. Rids in digestion and constipation; imparts health and vitality. CLINCHER CROSS—the motor-car tyre that is superior. The result of painstaking and extended research, experiment, and long years of wear. All ; garages can supply. 100 per cent, fit—that’s how IMPEY’S AIAY APPLE keeps the con- 1 stitution. It purifies th e blood and aids digestion. Try it ’ .

The usual weekly Euchre Tournament and dance will bo held at 'St. Mary’s Club Rooms to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Good prizes are again offered for competition including a half cwt. of potatoes. The usual first class music has been arranged for the dance. — Advt.. The Canterbury Education Hoard at its meeting on Friday last granted ad- j ditional leave of absence to Miss M. E. Henderson (Arahura) and a month to Mr J. Southward (Runanga). Mr R. J. Ward, pupil teacher at Greyinouth, intimated his intention to apply for admission to the Auckland Training College at the end of the year. In view of the present scarcity and high price of butter, Dr McKibbin, Dunedin District Health Officer, states that the position here just now suggests consideration of the amendment of the margarine regulations under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act, which prohibit the addition of colouring matter or any other substance save salt, to margarine. The article produced here is white in colour, and unattractive for table use. Good oleo margarine is of equal food value to butter for adults. It lacks only an accessory food factor —vitamine—present in cream, and essential for the growth of infants and young children. The English Margarine Act, 1887, and amendment, 1899, permit the addition of harmless vegetable colouring matter, and not more than 10 per cent of butter-fat to margarine. Nowadays, it is made almost exclusively from vegetable oils, and when properly "prepared, provides not only a food of equal value to butter, but equally palatable, and, in fact, almost indistinguishable by the ordinary consumer. The pre-war price in England was about Is per lb retail, and it is now Is 6d or Is 9d. It is rare to see butter on the table there, the price being from 4s to 5s per lb, and the ration allowance ounces per week. Health and digestion are closely related. Keep the bowels in order by taking IMPEY'S MAY APPLE and good health will be yours. “H.B”’ are the people who are always anticipating men’s needs. A big collection of Sac Suits just opened. Men’s Sac Suits in serviceable tweeds, £4 10s, Worsteds at £6 6s, and £6 15s, the famous A Grade Suit £7 10s to £8; also a complete stock of Sports Suits at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. A . frettish boy—a wise mother—a bottle of IMPEY’S MAY APPLE-a good dose—a few hours—a well boy. CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES give the longest life—wholly reliable in wear. Produced in The largest rubber manufactory in the whole Empire .All garages can supply. . - Advance showing of spring fashions. Tastefully designed models in millinery just opened for your inspection at Schroder’s. Also ready to wears, flowers and sports coats—all of the very latest. Select early before the pick is gone at Schroder’s.—Advt. Be emphatic. Insist on genuine “NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. 60 dosos 1/6. Linoleum! Linoleum! We have just landed a high quality linoleum, up-to-date patterns, at a reasonable price. Inspection is invited.—Schroder and Co. —Advt. Refuse substitutes. Insist on “NAZOL” the scientific remedy and preventive of coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d.