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Hokitika Guardian, 22 November 1920, Page 2

Wiiat the Canadian bankers have required to finance trade with New Zealand, and to which Mr Massey has taken exception, the British bankers are now making similar requests. These are to the effect that buyers in this country from the Homeland are required to establish financial! credits at Home so that their orders for goods may be executed. Cablo requests to that effect were made to New Zealand firms within the last forty-eight hours, so here we have again the financial situation further accentuated. Mr Massey may rail, but the fact is the bankers hold the key to the situation, and they may stipulate their own conditions regarding trade. The action is something of a blow to the spirit of keeping trade within the Empire, and appears to have been taken without any forethought for that important aspect of inter-relations. In war-time any financial sacrifice was made to secure the trade for the benefit of the 'Empire and the cause it was draining its life's blood for. In peace time there is nothing sentimental about business relations and the services of the past are eclipsed by the immediate needs of the present regarding finance. The situation will impose serious disabilities on the country, by delaying imports—preventing supplies coming in some cases—and so causing retail prices to

rise again/ There will be it flil'thejl’ tightness in the nioney market, and money itself growing dearer will hot be usod so freely. If on top of this wo imve a recurrence of labour troubles md a short supply of staple commodities necessary to carry on industries »tc., there will bo a further dislocation all tending to aggravate a position which needs to be assisted in every way possible rather than permitting production to be retarded. If the supply of capital i’s to be shoirt, it will mean less work being available, and more unemployed. New Zealand has been free of unemployed troubles for a- long time, but in the reaction after tli.o war other countries have had the experience, and it will be very unlikely that this Dominion i’s destined' to escape the Bame experience. The whole situation is such as to suggest care and forethought in all business and industrial undertakings if the troubles ahead are to be overcome with as little discomfort as possible.

ItiK shortage in title ,cement supply i is of very serious moment to this j country, and unfortunately it is not j likely to bo overcome quickly. .Work about the Otira tunnel is being ham- , pered and delayed owing to the short- j ago of cement. According to the A us- ! tralion Concrete journal the cement j shortage is as marked in Australia as in | New Zealand. There was an insuffici- j ent supply six months ago, and various ] State and. private works were delayed in consequence. The situation, says the journal has grown worse steadily labor difficulties being mainly responsible fo!i- later developments. There has been; plenty of .labor available, but differences of opinion as to rates | of remunerations have held up various cement mills in Australia as in New Zealand. It is cold comfort to learn that it will take years to bring up the supply to all requirements for cement. The main trouble, of course, is that the various cement worl«q even if working full time, are insufficient to turn out the needed supply. And this fact to the other, that the call for cement is increasing day by day, and it will be realised that no great relief can be looked for inside of three years—which is the considered judgment of the Australian publication l . The demand for cement has increased because of the important building. operations in (regard to buildings, particularly houses. There are also the great heatl works in connection with hydro-electrio development now taking shape in this country to be provided for, and arising out of this power supply there' will be the large buildings for secondary industries which will giow from the fact of a cheap power being available. There there are the constant labor difficulties arising, which affects the production of the commodity itself, so that it is to be feared that relief even inside of three vears might be too sanguine an estimate The shortage will delay development and expansion works very seriously, and from an industrial point of view in the loss of wages alone, is to be very greatly regretted.

The heads of local bodies to-day telegraphed to thy Minister of Railways supporting the local deputation which is to meet Mr Massey at Wellington regarding an extension of railway siding accommodation here for loading sawn timber for export by rail. Men! here’s spine ypluc ip sap suits fo'- you. Mpn’s sac suits £5 J.Qs, £5 15s, £6 6s to £7 10s, and the styles, fit and materials are guaranteed. Don’t leave it tflo lafe. pall at the JJ.Z. Clothing Factory wjijje assortments fire good.=---AdvP House Furnishing at Addisons—Marcella Quilts 29/6, 31/6, 42/-, 57/6; Dopey ejomb Quilts 24/-, 27/6), 30/-.\ Cross Curtain Net in white and Madras 2/3 to ,4/6. bong Curtain net, curtain voiles, casements in fancy ecru and white, Belgian ticking, all widths, blind linen, RPliers, etc. Mr Orr-Walker, S.M., gave his reserved decision on Saturday morning at Greymouth in the case against Robert Russell, licensee of the Park Hotel. Defendant was convicted and fined £5 and costs for exposing liquor, the other four informations being dismissed. At the Granity Band contest on Saturday, the ’\Ve.stport Gariisot; Band won both the test selection apd fhe quickstep. Westport Garrison No, 2 jtlie , quartette; A. McMasters the cornet solo ; J. Lowe euphonium ; J. Sara trombone ;W. Rennie tenor horn; A. Fass B flat, Ba§@; apd J. King boys’ cornet solo, 1 Manchester goods ajt Addisoqg—White sheeting 54iijc\h. at 5/6; 72 inches at 6/-, 6/9, 7/11; SOinch 7/9 to 8/11. .Jnblpaehed sheetings ail widths; Blankets in grey and white, towpjs white i r coloured 2/9 to 5/11 each, Roller Tqw--elling 2/6 to 2/9. On Saturday the death took placo at .Wellington of Mr Gerald O’Kane, chemist, and son of Mr and Mrs Win. O'*Kane, of Greymouth. At the start of the war the late Mr O’Kano went P» service as Sergeant Instructor to the 4th reinforcements and on his return to New Zealand went to Egypt with the Sixth Rfcinforatyncnts, After his return he commenced business on his own account and had worked up a nice business connection. He was 37 years of age. He leaves a wife and child and mother and father. Boys and Men’s Clothing at Addisons —Boys tweed sports suits 39/6, 45/- to 62/-; Boys knickers 11/3 to 13/6; Men’s tweed trousers 22/6, 27/6, to 35/-; Men’s boxed suits 130/- to 150/-; Working trousers 13/9, 17/6, 21/-; also Overcoats and raincoats in all sizes. At a meeting of the Grey Jockey Club District Committee, trainers’ Licenses were granted to F. Faulkener (Greymouth), A. Hargreaves (Maitninui), Charles Wasley( Hokitika). Jockeys’ i licenses were granted to F. Falkener and C. Wasley, while F. Holmes’s application was deferred till next meeting. Permits to train their own horses were gi anted to J. L. Murphy (Murchison) and J. Coleman (Richmond). The programme for the Nelson Jockey Club’s ■meeting on March 3rd and 4th was received, but as it was not quite m order consideration was deferred. I Compare CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR CAR TYRES with any other make. Best of all tests, on any roads. Built in Britain by British experts. Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” giveß wonderful relief from - coughs, colds, or sore throats. j

Messrs J. 0. Malfroy slhd Co. invito three good melt to take contract for sawing and bushwork at hew mill handy to Hokitika. ParticuJajrs at office, Three Mile. Floor Coverings at Addisons—Brush Door Mats, 4/9 to 7/6; Aximinster health rugs 35 j- to 55/- • tapestry runner 12/6 to 14/6; Seagrass squares 35/-, 67/6, 84/-; sizes 6 x 9, 8 x 10, 9 x 12. Seagrass mats 5/6 to 19/6. The night of the plain, fancy dress, and masquerade ball at the Three Mile being so wet, and many being disappointed at boing unable to attend, the Committee have decided to hold another on Dec .Ist. Valuable prizes, music by Mrs Louisch.—Advt.

Sports! thinks of summer now and *' H. 8.” sporting goods. White and crash sports hats 3s lid, 4s lid', 5s lid, club striped bolts 2s lid- each, club striped ties 2s 6d and 3s 6d each, sports white sox 2s 6d pair, tennis shirts 10s fid to 14s 9d, white Gab. trousers from 255, also big range tennis shoes and boots, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— AcU't. /The Wanganui “Chronicle” reports— Air J. Shannon (son of Air W. Shannon of Rimu), of the /clerical staff of tlie local branch of the Public Works Department, has received notice of his transfer to Greymouth and leaves for his new appointment in a week’s time. During his stay here Air Shannon has proved himself a courteous and obliging officer, and the many friends he has made here will congratulate him upon his well deserved promotion. Your boy will be looking forward to bis new suit for ’Xmas. “H. 8.” is the home for boys’ suits; you can always depend on a perfect fit, reliable tweeds, together with the best value in boys’s suits branded. “ H. 8.” You are invited to see the complete range of boys’ sport jsuits, ’varsity suits, and Avon suits, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Saturday, Nov. 20th and Saturday, Nov. 27th.—Last seven days of Great Stock Reducing Sale, further big reductions. Now is your chance to buy. Our large stocks are being cleared out regardless of cost. This great shelf emptying event will save you lots of money. Take full advantage of this your last chance to buy the new season’s goods at further reduced prices. See big price list in this newspaper.— AfcGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Alillinery at Addisons: —Ladies will do well not to leave their millinery order too late. Now is the time to choose either your new hat or shapes and materials. Our milliner will be pleased to assist you in any way. A superior range of flowers and trails row on hand also fine lot of straws -and ready-to-wears especially selected by our London buyers. Have you seen the latest in blouses at Addisons. Their home buyers have sent them a small range of samples comprising the latest styles now in vogue- at home in voiles and silks.—Advt. NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP is the delight of all thrifty „ housewives. Is packet does seven weekly washings perfectly. If you give reasonable sjotjee, yopr Truck will be fitted with NORTH BRITISH TYRES withopt the Joss of an hour’s working. There’s an agent close to you. phildrep like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe apd certain remedy for worms. Suits for boys—the best value at Schroder’s. You must see them. Every one dejighfed for the value given. New hats, shirts and suits for men are no>v opening ppt at Schroder’s. We are new showing a splendid selection in hearth rugs, carpet runners, linoleums and congolenm. Cur= tains in all the latest makes for which we are-experiencing a heavy demand. Schroders—who give best value always for your money, Inspection is invited, Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest ' and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable until further notice from W. McLean’s Store, Kumara Junction.— Advt. Country motorists appreciate the resiliency and great durabilty of CLINCHER CROSS AIOTOR TYRES. The wprld calls them “The Tyres that are superior J? Tan boots are easily dirtied, but this can be quickly got over if you use “TANOL.” It cleans, polishes and preserve*