VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1921, Page 3

VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

I [by TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION’] ‘ LAKE MONOWAI ELECTRIC POWER WORKS. A SCENIC SANCTUARY. INVERCARGILL, Jan. 11. A resident of Canterbury recently wrote to the president of the Southland League for information regarding means of access to the Power Board’s headworks at Lake Monowai, and expressing his intention of motoring down with a party to have a “shoot” in the district, as well as to view the works so far as they have gone. As a matter of fact this inclination to look on the works and vicinity as a tourist resort was very marked over the holidays, several visitors from the north finding their way to the scene. At to-day’s meeting of the Power Board, the acting chairman made it clear that although visitors to the works will be welcomed, lie' did not think it wise to encourage shooting parties for fear of fire or other damage to the hush. These were 1 views that were endorsed by other members, and it was pointed out that the works and district were in the Sounds National Park, where the carrying of firearms is strictly prohibited. The district gives specially good pig shooting, and generally affords an excellent holiday for the man who delights in “the wilds.” HIDES AND SKINS. AUCKLAND, Jan. 11. The first hide sales held since December 14tli were conducted to-day. There was a full bench of buyers, and southern firms were represented. Bidding was better than usual, and competition was spiiited. The first sheep skin sales held since 1915 wre also held. Prices

for full wool skins were easier, and the 1 remainder were on a par with prices ruling at* the last Auckland sale. The prices for heavy hides were practically the same as at the last sale, and light hides were firmer owing to more competition. Heavy hides are reported to have sold for 8d to 9d per lb, a tew extra heavy to 10Jd per lb. Cowhides i realised from B*dto 10i{d per lb, and faulty hides 3d to 5d per lb. Dry full : wool sheepskins made 4d to ssd per lb, an dsalted full wool sheepskins were 1 sold at 4s 9d to 5s 8d each. This season’s salted shorn pelts sold for Is (id to 2s each, and spring lamb skins foils (id to 2s 3d each. APPARENT SUICIDE. AUCKLAND. January 13. Ebenezejr Johnson, aged 36, * vas found dead at his. residence to-night with a gunshot wound in his heart, and a pea rifle was beside th-> bV> ’• Deceased was a returned soldier an.! painter and signwriter by occupation. He was not married. SUGAII DISTRIBUTION. WELLINGTON, January 13. A deputation from the Fruitgrowers’ Federation interviewed the- Hon. E. Lee (Minister of Industries and Commerce) regarding supplies of sugar ior fruit-preserving and jam-making. A complaint was made of the tact that some people obtained bags ot sugar while others were unable to obtain more than a pound or two. Mr i.ee said it was impossible to devise ;■ scheme which would pjreveut all -ui, h instances of favouritism. ' The best possible was done. He had given attnetion to the matter of securing extra supplies and hoped to do something quickly. The Minister also" promised to have the trade with South Africa investigated, with a view of sufficient freight being obtained to warrant shipping he ing put on to revive the fruit export trade. HON. C. J. PARR’S PROMISE. WELLINGTON, January 13. The Minister for Education (Hon, C. ,J. Parr) said to-day that he hoped to build three new schools in Wellington dulring the coming year. GREY JUNIOR SUCCESSES. WELLINGTON, January 13. In the Junior National Scholarship examinations, the tGreymouth passes we|te: —Gi'eymouth District High School—R. S. Gore, 531; Christina McKenzie, 555; Ethel Malpass, 537. Grey mouth Marist Brothers’ School Kenneth Griffen, 517. 1

INF A NTI HE PARALYSIS. CHRISTCHURCH, January 13. Some six or seven cases of infantile paralysis have been admitted to the Christchurch hospital during the week. It is understood that there are several other cases still in their homes. The necessary steps are being taken to cope with the outbreak. STEAMER STRIKE. AUCKLAND, Jan. 13 The firemen and crew of the steamer Talune, which was due to sail for t!iß Eastern Pacific at 4 p.m. to-morrow, gave 21 hours’ notice about noon today. The men complain of the quarters, which they say, are not sufficiently ventilated in hot weather. The men wish to be moved to the deck above. RACING COMMISSION. MEETING IN WELLINGTON. A meeting of the Commission appoint ed to make recommendations 11 s to the number and distribution of totalisiuor permits next racing season was held in Wellington to-day. Mr Fred Earle, K.C., presided. | The returns the different clubs regarding their applications for permits were persented by the secretary. It was resolved that in each of the four principal centres two or throe speakers he heard on the general question of the issue of additional permits, and upon such occasion the proceedings of the Commission 'shall he open to the Press. TALUNE SAILS. AUCKLAND, January 13. The Union Company states the Talune will sail for the Eastern Pacific to-morrow. The places of the men who gave notices t« leave are now being filled.