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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1921, Page 2

A n kkkkKM’K was made last week to (he works in hand at the Mental Hospital, in which for humanity s sake, the local public might well take something of a personal interest. Life there is not »f ihe cheeriest, necessarily, and something might be done in an organised way to add to the amenities of the life of the inmates by periodcal concerts or entertainments at the institution. There is a large hall available for the purpose, and in years gone by it was used by the public for the pleasurable entertainment of the patients. At present the entertainment takes the form of dances lieid regularly, but this form could he varied with pleasing advantage. No doubt the Surgeon-Su-perintendent who is devoted to his task would welcome the help, as it is the sort of assistance calculated to bring brightness into the lives of the patients. The thoroughness with which the improvements to the grounds and buildings are being carried out is an indication of the wide scope ~f reform to be effected in the local institution. Public interest in the working of the hospital would Ih> of value in helping tin* quicker to secure the reforms, for left to purely departmental interests it is conceivable reforms—which of course cost money ~ will come hut slowly. Public opinion has a way of emphasising itself which draws pointed attention to the interests involved, and we are sure that closer •intercourse on the part of the people would be helpful all round. Tt would lie very pleasing therefore to learn ot the organisation of social parties to take an interest in the institution in the manner suggested, and the result will be a benefit mentally for the patients, ns well as, we are persuaded, for an improvement in their personal comfort and well being as inmates of the hospital.

Yesterday some particulars were given in our reading columns of the year’s operations of the Hokitika Savings Dank. They were altogether to the credit of the institution, and would be a source of satisfaction to all interested in what must be regarded as a flourishing concern. The Hank has been in existence now for many years. Established to encourage thrift among the people it has played a very useful part. There are now some 1255 depositors who have to their credit or an average of about £7O per account. This indicates that the Hank is carrying on the good work for which it was established very satisfactorily; also faithfully, as the security figures likewise disclosed. The Hank serves also a useful position as a lending institution, and upwards of £50,000 is now on mortgage throughout the West Coast district. The Hank is one of the very few of its kind in New Zealand but its annual statements show its operations to lie as satisfactory as those elsewhere. The trustees appear to maintain a strong finance, by reason of the amount of money kept at ready call on deposit and in cash; as well as Government securities and local body debentures. Tn fact the management seems to be nrticulnrly watchful and zealous of the interests of the institnption. From time to time the bank out of its surplus profits has rendered financial assistance to various publm movements. It has been very helpful in regard to the public hospital, tlm library, and the town’s memorials. Doing all this good work, the interests of the depositors and those doing business with the institution have been well conserved, hence the flourishing posi-. tion in which the Holcitikn String?, Jin nit stands to-day.

Mr E. Thorn, and family insert a notice of appreciation in this issue.

The Maori’s mails connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch and will arrive here this evening.

In addition to the list of performers at the Caledonian Concert in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, Mr McLean’s Orchestra will supply overtures.

Arrangements are being completed now for the electric lighting of the streets of Hokitika to-morrow night. This pleasing innovation is being looked forward to with great interest by the people at large. The Gazette notifies the appointment of Constable Robert Crawford Drummond to be Police-gaoler at Okarito, on and from the 25th day of April, 1921, vice Constable Kennedy, transferred. The Beautifying ’Association will initiate its first working bee on Cass Square to-morrow afternoon when a tidying up will commence and the clearing away of noxious growth etc. The bee will be continued again on Saturday afternoon. A charge of failing to clear ragwort from liis property after having been instructed to do so by the stock inspector was preferred again t Gorge Richards, farmer, in the Magistrate's Court, Cambridge. The maximum fine of £2O was imposed. On Saturday last a youth named Sidney Barrett, employed at Jacks Mill, j Kojukii, had both legs crushed through a log rolling on him. Barrett was brought to Greymouth for medical attention. 14 Mrs Foot, formerly a Greymouth resident, where her husband was associated with the legal firm of Jones and Hannan, died at Wairoa on Saturday, leaving a husband and grown up family of one son and five daughters. Mr E. G. Lylich, son of Air J. D. Lynch (Mayor of Greymouth) was successful in the recent medical examinations at Otago University, having qualified for his first professional medical examination.

Wellington has been growing at a greater rate than the majority of its people were aware of. Though all the figures for the metropolitan area are not yet available, there seems a likelihood that the population will he found to he about 110,000.

“While 1 do not wish to detain you too long,” said Major Boose, the Colonial Institute Commissioner, at a Gisborne civic reception, “I always think that a speech should he like a lady’s dress—long enough to cover the subject, and yet short enough to be interesting.”

Best makes in raincoats to be had at the “11. M.” from 20% reduction until Saturday. Ith June. Raincoats all sizes 735, 7(is, 85s, 955. Oilskins from 28s tunvards, canvas coats 59s 6d. Buy an oily canvas coat at 765, until Saturday at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

There is a fresh move, says the Grey “Argus,” to prospect for oil on the Coast being made by the Kotuku Petroleum Company, whose representative, Mr J. A. Davis, is now here in that connection. He has obtained Australian and New Zealand capital for the purpose of thorough and systematic prospecting operations. Mr John Craig is expected to arrive in Greymouth shortly with the necessary machinery, when work will lie commenced at once.

A Wellington correspondent states — The official Labour-Socialist Party are apparently about to change their tactics. The “Maoriland Worker,” now edited by -Mr Thorn in place of Mr Hickey, is asking, “What’s wrong with our movement?” and answers the question by giving reasons why insurrectionary methods are hound to fail in New Zealand. Apparently extremist propaganda is to go by the hoard, and

“constitutional methods” are to he adopted. An unfortunate mistake was made hv the member for Bruce, Mr John Kdie, M.P., regarding the date of the Clutlia Valley show at Tuapeka -Mouth (says the “Bruce Herald”). Mr Edie, who was married on the Saturday, turned up at Tuapeka Mouth with his bride the day after the show, much to the astonishment and amusement of the local committee, - who were busy cleaning up. The member for Bruce was the subject of much good-natured banter in consequence, and, having regard to the excitement associated with wedding festivities, his lapse was readily forgiven.

The Sea view Mental Hospital Social Committee invited'members ot the staff and friends to their third monthly dance held on Friday, 27th May. The little theatre was artistically decorated with evergreens and Japanese floral streamers, and in spite of t«he anger of the elements, quite a large number of dancing “fans” were present. The music of the staff orchestra was generally appreciated, the musicians being Nurse Maefarlane (piano), and Attendants Dawson (piccolo) and Martini (cornet). The daintiest of suppers was served by the Nurses’ sub-committee, and dancing continued until midnight.

The Hon 0. J. Anderson, Minister of Mines, etc., who is .visiting the Coast this week, leaves Wellingon to-morrow evening, accompanied by Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, .Member for Westland. The Ministerial party arrives at Greymouth' on Thursday evening by the overland service, and will attend a school function at Greymouth on Friday morning at 10 o’clock. The Hon Minister will leave Greymouth about 11.15 on Friday morning by the special train for Hokitika, reaching here shortly after noon. At 2 o’clock the Minister will take part in the laying of the School War Memorial, and at 5 p.m. will hear public deputations at Keller’s Hotel. In the evening the Ministerial party will probably attend a local entertainment. On Saturday morning at 9 o’clock a visit will he paid to the dredge at Rimu Flat, and afterwards to Rimu township, where mining deputations will he arranged for if necessary.

The welcome slump in price has come at last. So while it lasts you will always find our price the lowest. Thou sands of pounds worth are being sacrificed by us, to make room for thousands more bargains already secured from the worlds, markets. Visit jmd Co, Tt will pay yon.—Advt.

The death occurred at Wellington on Monday of Mrs M. J. Brundall, formerly of Reefton. The deceased, who was 71 years of age, was a sister of Mr E. J. Scantlebury, resided in Upper Broadway for a considerable time, and was highly esteemed. -

The usual weekly euchre tournament j will be held at St. Hilary’s Club rooms to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Special prizes are offered for ladies, a 2d of Hour, and gents -} o'wt potatoes. Play commences at 8 o’clock sharp. Admission 1/-.— Advt. The Revd Canon Carr, of Greymouth. will be the offii in ting clergyman at the Masonic service at the laying of the foundation stone of the School War ' Memorial on Friday afternoon nextThe Municipal Band and Cadets will parade for the occasion, the latter forming the guard of honor. Friday i being the King’s Birthday, will he observed as a public holiday. Be wise and purchase your tweed or rainproof overcoat this week at the “H. 8..” Every overcoat is solidly reduced until Saturday, June 4th. "No reduction less than 20%. Men’s tweed overcoats now 645, 88s, 92s (single or double breasted styles). Boys tweed overcoats, a good range of styles and sizes from 19s lid to 555. These until Saturday at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. , —Advt. I It is proposed by the County authorities to ask the lion Minister of Mines to inspect the Kanieri bridge on Saturday forenoon, and endeavour to arrange some means whereby pending the undertaking of permanent repairs the structure can be reopened for light two wheel traffic. In the meantime Arthurstown road, very much in need of repairs, is being overhauled to carry the present excess volume of traffic travelling by that route. We regret to record the death of.Mr William Surgenor, an old and respected resident of Rimu, which took place at an early’ hour this morning. The deceased was a native of Ireland and years of age, 60 years having been spent in New Zealand. For some years he resided at Kokatahi, but of late years has been residing at Rimu. Flis wife predeceased him about a year ago. A family of threo are left, two sons and a daughter, one sbn being Mr Joseph Surgenor of Rimu. The death took place on Sunday of Mrs A. Morel, wife of Mr A. Morel, of Tercmakau Settlement. Mrs Morel was the daughter of Mrs Malone, of Chapel Street, Greymouth, and leaves a family of eleven children. Mrs Morel was well known and highly respected throughout the Coast. The greater part of her life was spent in the Grey Valley, 'where her genial manner and kindlv disposition made her a large number of friends. A few years ago she removed with her husband and tan.ilv to the Teremakou Settlement, where they built up a comfortable home. Besides her husband and family .Mrs Morel leaves a widowed mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn her loss.

The local Police were advised yesterday that a man named James McMnlwn hail been found where lie was working, on the roadside near Waitaha, in an unconscious condition. Sergt King and Dr Baird at once left Hokitika by motor car, and on arrival it was found that Mr J. Uonde who had found him lving unconscious about 9.30 fl.m., had removed him to a hut near by and had sent for assistan.e. On arrival Hr "Baird found the man suffering- from a paralytic stroke, and in a bad way and unconscious. The patient was removed to tiie motor ear, but died on the journey to Ross. Deceased "’as about 62 rears of age, a single man and was employed as a roadman by the Public Works Department. He had been in the Hari Hari district for some years.

Further slump goods arrive, and in addition our largo stocks lmvo been marked down to the slump market level. To buy elsewhere now is simplv throwing good money away. The low prices defv competition. A great and constant rush has set in and the wonderful bargains will soon be exhaus - ed. Come along early for your share. McGriier and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt. The Sensation of the season; grea fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous concessions, are now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at lower price than any other firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

“NO RUBBING" Laundry Help maintains its wonderful popularity owi„„ to its marvellous labour saving and perfect cleansing qualities. Wm Perry and Co., wholesale agents for INU rubbing."

For lnflaeiiza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint are

Just landed 200 oases (each 401b5.) choice apples consisting of Adams, Pearmains, Stunners, IHfimers, Jonathans, Washington® etc., from 7/6 to 9/6. According to varieties.-Paterson Michel ami Co., Ltd., Phone No 2.- T Advt.