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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1920, Page 2

The “Guradian” will not be published to-morrow (Christmas Day) or' on Monday (Boxing Day). Pollard’s Pictures will he the holiday attraction at tie Princess Theatre on Monday (night of first day’s races).

| The Railway Department announce j ill this issue the time-table for the New t Year holidays.

Correct Cards of tfio Races will be On sale thrpugh the town to-night at 7 o’clock.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. offer as a going concern a good bakery business nt Rimu.

Mr H. E. Hiley, formerly General Manager of New Zealand railways, lias accepted an important railway appointment in India, and has proceeded to that country.

The “Guardian”. Christmas supplement, issued to our readers is a topical one for the festive season. It contains much of interest of Christmas customs, with seasonable lore and legend, short Christmas stories and amusing anecdotes, and some clever wood cuts, with a* wealth of humor therein.

In connection with the Caledonian Sports on New Years Day on Cass Square, No 11 (Highland Fling), No 15 (Sean Triubhais), No 19 (Sword Dance), No 22 (Irish Jig) and No 25 (Sailor’s Hornpipe) are open events to all comers and sexes.—Entries for all events close with the Secretary on Boxing Night.

A deputation of Christchurch citizens arranged by the Citizens’ Association, recently waited upon Mr J. A. Frbstick to urge him to offer himself as a candidate for the Mayoral office at the election next April. Mr Frostick, after considering the matter, lias definitely consented to stand for the Mayoralty. A Press Association telegram from To Kuit-i indicates that the proprietor of the “King Country Chronicle” has refused to tender an apology in regard to liis recent criticism of tlie action of the Waitomo County Council in accepting the tender of the county clerk for a farm the council was compelled to sell. It was stated that a returned soldier had tendered for the farm at a higher price, but was refused time in which to arrange for Government assistance.

The principal local event of the Christmas holidays will be the summer meeting of the Westland Racing Club. The fixture is set down for Monday and Tuesday next. The first race each day is timed ty start at 12.30, and on Monday the programme opens with seventeen horses accepted in the Goldsborough Handicap. Throughout the day tlie fields should be large. For the Hurdle Race a good race is expected. The local band will be in attendance, and patrons will find the course and appointments in excellent order. The Club has the prospects of a very good meeting. Monday will be a general holiday and a large influx of visitors is expected, there being excellent train arrangements in and out of Hokitika.

“I believe that many of our own soldiers spread such sturn's when on leave in England,” remarked Mr W. A. Banks, chairman of the North Canterbury Executive of the Farmers’ Union, when the question of misrepresentation being made to immigrants, was being discussed. “Yes,” said Mr AV. W. Mulholland, “they were expected to spin n good yarn and some of them did ,it!” Mr George Slieat stated that while in Wellington recently re lmd conversed with some immigrants, wro told .him that before they left England they were shown a photograph of a bungalow, and were told that they would get such a bungalow and 50 acres of land.

It is reported from Christchurch that industrial trouble is threatening on tlie Arthur’s Pass tunnel works, An agreement, made in August last, provided for the payment to the men on the Bealev end of a 10 per cent bonus on completion of the year’s work. It appears that the union, while it accepted this agreement, did not sign anything, and is now demanding immediate payment of the 10 per cent.. Advances have been made to the Hon J. G. Coates (Minister for Public Works), but lie stands by the agreement, and refuses to pay the bonus until it is due. It is stated that the Ministor has been notified that the men may stop work if their demands are not granted.

At the banquet to Si’r Thomas Mackenzie, at Ashburton, Mr John Grigg asked the late High Commissioner if it was true that a control of 13d per lb for New Zealand lamb in England was in vogue or was proposed. Sir Thomas repleid: “Yes. The control price was put up to 13d -when the butter price was increased. England was prepared to take all the lamb that New Zealand offered at that price.” Mr Grigg said he considered 13d was'an unfair price. He thought that 16d could be obtained if the market was not controlled. Mr Grigg also brought up the matter of freight, and Sir Thomas Mackenzie replied that now that conditions were returning to normal strong representations should be made, so that freight would Be brought back to the normal level.

“We are always in need of recruits,” says Commissioner O’Donovan, in his address contained in tlie new regulations. “Recruits possessed of the qualifications—physical, moral, and mental—set out in the regulations are what are wanted. Men who have "suffered grievous injuries, or illness such as rheumatism, indigestion, gastritis which are not always discernible by the surgeon should nor attempt to come into the Police Force* They must soon leave. So also the man who thinks that a moral standard inconsistent with truth and' honour will suit. If perchance such a man succeeds in passing the training stage into the police ranks without his mind being disabused of that false idea, be. is a pest and a plague. He should decide to ••emain outside, rather than he cast out in disgrace, which would undeservedly adhere to his comrades. Further, the ‘crank’ and the agitator have no congenial place in the Police Force; they will he weeded out when their propensities are discovered.”

A very fine display of ladies and children’s ready to wear hats are now ready, especially for the Christinas, season at Schroders, where all the model hats arc being sold at a special -discount of 3/- in the pound for cash. Splendid lot of. voile blouses from 10/6 up. Crepe de chine blouses from 85/white silk blouses, coloured silk blouses. Fuji silk in plain and stripe and Georgette blauses, the finest display ever shown at Schroders.—Advt. For babies, children and adults, SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA is a splendid corrective. Pleasant to take.

The Davis Cup competitions open at Auckland on Tuesday next, Mr Frank Gough, formerly of Hokitika, writes from Taniangi Home, Ashburton district, sending greetings to all friends, Messrs Baxter Bros. Ltd., give warning against any persons removing timber dockings or coal from their yard, Three Mile, without permission. Mr McLean will supply picture programmes at the Princess .Theatre tonight (Friday) to-morrow (Christmas night) and on Tuesday (second day of races). . The death of a well-known resident, and a veteran watersider, in the person of Mr James Hampson, took place yesterday at the Grey River Hospital' at the age of 60 years.

First class shipwrights, carpenters, mechanics and helpers, arc required for dredge construction works at Hokitika. Rates of wages appear in another column. Apply to P.O. Box 4, Hokitika. At Stratford on Wednesday a poll on the question of raising a loan of £120,500 for improving and extending waterworks, drainage, . and streets in the town was carried by 378 votes to 89. On Monday (Boxing night) there will he a popular ball in the Public Hall, Kanieri, in aid of the Westland Hospital building fund. A capital orcestra and good floor should, assure the enjoyment of patrons. Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell in their mart on Thursday next at noon freehold section with commodious dwelling at corner of Hampden and Hall Streets, on behalf of Mr R. J. Acheson.

The impressions -of the finger-prints of every officer and constable in tile New Zealand police force are to be'taken for the purpose of avoiding confusion in the handling of cases in which finger-prints form an important factor. '

A social dance will be held in the Supreme Hall on Monday (Boxing Day) evening, commencing at 8.30 o’clock. Splendid music and good floor. Proceeds will be devoted to 'the funds of the Women’ Benevolent Committee.— Advt. .. ,

The town wore a lively appearance to-day there being many visitors present. Quite a number of former residents are finding their way back for the holidays and are recoivng a warm welcome from old friends, the reunions being very happy ones. The Overland service last night brought a full compliment of travellers again, the overland coach service being taxed to its full capacity all through the week.

Quite a sensation was caused in Greymouth yesterday. Mr H. H. Smith, the motor man,' demonstrated the capabilities of a 4-ton I-Model Leyland' Lorry. The Leyland showed liow easily it could he adapted, to the West Coast roads, backing and turning the sharpest corners with ease, and it showed marvellous pace for so huge a machine. The Leyland shows power, strength, and simplicity, there being no complicated parts to get out of order. A special feature is that the back differential can be taken right out, without moving the wheels. This all-British production of 40 horse-power moves very silently, and does not make much noise as many motor cars. Mr Smith informs us that the price 'of. these machines is £1650.

“The discharged should receive what aid and encouragement we can give him to obtain suitable employment, etc., and redeem his character,” says Commissioner O’Donovan in his address to the Police Force of the Dominion, just promulgated. At the-very least the police should place no obstacle in his way. A delicate and difficult ipiestion arises, however,, when there is conflict between the interest of the man and the interest of the' public. Such 'a question may arise, for for instance, when a. convicted thief obtains employment, say, in a hotel where many travellers are accommodated. What should the police do ? Should a hint of his character he given to his employer ? The result would be instant loss of employment. The action of the police, often falsely alleged, in such cases has been so unequivocally condemned that it is deemed to he best to let things take their own course.” r-At the sitting of the Appeal Come at Wellington on Monday permission to appeal to th e Privy Council followed the dismissal of an appeal brought by A. Hall, Ltd., Hugh Cassidy, and A. Hall, coach proprietors against Arth'uf Herbert King,-following the verdict „of a Hokitika jury in awarding the respondent the sum of £2OOO damages as the result of injuries sustained by him owing to the capsizing of a coach owned by the appellants, between Arthur’s Pass and Otira. The Chief Justice held that judgment should be entered for the plaintiff (the respondent in the Appeal Court action) for the afmount awarded by the jury, with costs oil the highest scale. Their Honours, Mr Justice Cooper, Mr Justice Chapman, and Mr Justice Herdman concurred with the decision of the Chief Justice. On Mr T. R. Martin asking for leave to appeal to the Privy Council the Court saw no objection to granting Hie request. • MVe are satisfied that the name ot Mi 4 J. Mcßeatli will be held in everlasting esteem for lier unswerving enthusiasm for NO RUBBING Laundry Help, the abolisher of washboard slavery. With the utmost confidence in your verdict we ask your careful investigation of the numerous special features of CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR CAR TYRES. All garages can supply. A great array of Xmas gift goods in drapery,, fancy goods, men’s wear and toys for the children now ready for your inspection at McGruer’s, Call early.—Advt.

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