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Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1921, Page 2

Tun thought for the times to-day carries the memory back fifteen years, for to-day is the mournful aimivertsary of the ever lamented death of the late Richard John Seddon. Time has added to the halo about Mr Seddon’s memory, and of him it c -an be said most truthfully lie lives still in the hearts of the people. The lute .Mr Seddon was of striking personality. His passing was arresting in its tragic suddenness, but even so his going left a place it has not been possible to fill in the affairs of this country. He was a great democrat who passed away in the zenith of his power. He has been tremendously missed by New Zealand, and the Empire at large, for where so worthy an Empire builder as he? His politics were on a sure foundation —the broad principle of Liberalism—the greatest good for the greatest number. Jlis reign in office was begun ■under stressful! -circumstances, but shaping the self-reliant policy which his chief before him—Mr Ballaitee—had formulated Mr Seddon built brilliantly and sturdily. He was a man of parts and great emotions. He loved the people and they trusted him. For them ho slaved, and in this day and generation how often does his work and deeds come to the surface and the people miss their great leader. His political life was a long fight; but be was a hard fighter, and loved it because it was strenuous. Even when ultimate victory came and he had the political ball at bis foot, he held on his way, never seeking to rest, but always a tireless worker. He is iiow part and parcel of New Zealand’s traditions, and this country cannot be mentioned anywhere without a thought for one, who builded so surely. Truly lie won tile affections of the people and in thrt enduring memory there is the greatest consolation of all to those who miss him most of all.

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting this week the South Westland bridges still requiring erection came up for consideration once again. Our public men are to be complimented for sticking to their task so unflinchingly. It metijns a great waste of time and valuable effort to refer again and again to works, long promised and so long overdue. For years now vote after vote appears and reappears on the Estimates, and is not spent. Ministers come and go, prolific in promise, ready in letter writing, but never accomplishing the good work. It is a travesty on the public administration to see this wasteful method continuing; but localities are beholden to the good offices and good graces of Ministers, and so time after time must go cap in hand to ask for what are considered favours though Parliament as a whole has provided the money for the works. It is a deplorable system not creditable to the country nor to the progressive people New Zealand is supposed to contain. A serious and genuine reform in the public -administration is most urgently required/. These urgently necessary and long promised bridges are a case in point. The way to construction is ■put off and steadily postponed, is reminiscent of the had days of old when Conservative Ministers had a way “of keeping works steadily in view.” The phrase is slightly altered nowadays to “the representations have been carefully noted for consideration,” but the public are being fooled all the time by these replies. Thousands of letters and reports, and innumerable inspections must have been made in respect to the South Westland bridges, and still they are not.. Their importance and great urgency have been recognised scores of times hut nothing is done. We are just wondering how long the Government is going to keep on fooling the people in this matter.

Take a stroll down to Lloyd’s after half past seven to-night and see their special window display of dainty blouses

Now is the time to purchase blankets white blankets from 38/6 for single bed. Greys from 29/6; real Down quilts in great variety, at Addisons. —Advt.

The Reefton Bowling Club’s art union first prize was won by Mr E. Nicolson, Reefton; 2nd by Mrs Pbilpotts, Morrinsville; 3rd, Mr Shirley, Reefton.

The three southern racing clubs, namely Inter-Wanganui (at Hari Hari) Wataroa and Ofcarito are applying for registration under tbe rules of the New Zealand Rcing Conference. The applications will be considered at a meeting of the District Racing Committee at Greynmuth to-night. ,

Ladies! woven winter underwear L now procurable at Addisons, bloom rs nights, vests and combinations in gnit variety. Special line ladies cash ume hose, usual price 7/6, now 5/11, or 1 pairs for 22/6. —Advt.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday a big entry of fat pigs was forward, and the demand was somewhat weaker for bacon pigs. Porkers sold well. Values were:—Choppers £3 to £6 7s fid, light baconers £4 l()s to £5 ss, heavy baconers £5 15s to £6 6s, average price per lb 7ld to 7Jd, light porkers £2 10s to £3, heavy porkeTs £3 5s to £4, average price per lb lOd to 10-Jd. A large entry of store pigs was submitted to a weaker demand, and prices were generally lower. Values were:—Best stores £3 6s to £3 10s, medium stores £2 10s to £2 16s, small stores £1 5s to £1 T6s, weaners 5s (id to 13s, sows in pig £3 17s 6d.

Men’s clothing and mercery wants supplied at cut prices at H.B. Best quality denims 9/6, woollen underpants from 7/11, woollen sox from 2/6, woollen singlets and flannels 9/6. Men's felt hats 12/6, tweed caps 2/11. Prices are more reasonable and quality the best at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. “It lias often been said that fast traction in our streets has come to stay, but those responsible for the administration of tbe law must see that it has not come to slay" said Mi - St R. M’Carthy, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, when inflicting a fine of £5, in default one month’s imprisonment, on Frederick Ruthbcrg, who pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk whilst in charge of a licensed taxi-cab iii Cashel street on Monday evening. The Magistrate added that a man. who was drunk whilst in charge of a motor car, whether on a country or a city road, was a potential murderer and a menace, not only to himself, but to other people. Therefore, tbe penalty for tbe offence must be a substantial one.

Men we have a few boxed suits, also tweed and raincoats which we are of faring at 20/- to 40/- off usual price-. Heavy plaiding unders ill dark gr v or navy at 13/11, underpants (all wool ribbed) from 8/3 at Addisons. —Advt. During the past two days the County road grader worked by a motor lorry instead of a horse team, has been reforming Arthurstown road', which is now in constant use by vehicles since the Kanieri road bridge was closed. The lorry is proving very satisfactory for the work, resulting in greater celerity, and with the more uniform pulling power, enabling the grader to do more even work. A four wheel driven machine was used with great satisfaction, as the lorry was able to go off/he road where necessary without causing delays to regain the hard surface.

See the clothing values at H.B. You _will reap the benefit of our price adjustment scheme because it lias brought prices down with a rush. Men’s Tailor cut box suits were £6 to £7/10/-, adjusted price 95 j- to £5/5/-, Men’s tweed overcoats were £5/10/- to £7/15/-, now 79/6 to £5/10/-. H.B. for all good clothing and mercery. —Advt.

The Hall Street drain, the magnum opus of the Borbugh Council in recent years, is at last drawing to a close. To-dav the concrete piping was carried across Park Street and the drain now taps the swamp area of Whitcombe Square. There are a few more feet of piping to put down, and then the drain will lie continued by open ditching for a few chains across the Square. The drain itself runs up from the river commencing from Gibson Quay. The work has been under way for some years, but not until now has it been possible to derive any drainage benefit from the drain. Crossing Park Street, the pipes were being laid about five feet below the road surface so that it is expected the required fall into the swamp area will be obtained. This drain should carry a considerable volume of storm water in wet weather beside being the main artery for the drainage of Whitcombe Square. No doubt latteral drains will be put in and so bring the land into profit. It will be suitable for small paddocks and later for building areas, and ultimately should return the Borough Council a fair measure of revenue in rentals. To ensure the latter result the Council should do' what it could as soon as possible in the way of latteal drainage with the object in view' of converting of the considerable area affected into usable sections for permanent occupation.

Three good values for your money’s lines now at McGruers. Gent’s superior quality rubber lined raincoats worth 89s 6d, now 29s 6d; men’s dark grey hard wearing tweed trousers worth 255, now 16s 6d ; men’s tennis neglige and working shirts worth 14s 6d, now 6s lid. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.

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 Schroder and Co. It will pay you.—Advt.

Singers and public speakers find “NAZOL” unequalled for preventing or relieving huskiness and soreness in the thmat. Can bo taken anywhere. The “Unique” Paten 1 Stopper, which cannot leak, is fitted to every North British Rubber Hot Water Rag. Perfectly made of high-grnde rubber, absolutely dependable. They last for years. For Coughs and Colds, never fails, Woods’ Great Foppermipt Cure.

The Supreme Court sittings will be held at Hokitika on Wednesday, June 22nd.

The Ideal Novelty Company of Christchurch inserts a notice of interest to readers in this issue.

Messrs W. McKay and Son draw special attention to their stocks of men’s suits at special prices.

The “D.1.C.” of Christchurch, have an interesting notice in reference to Victory sewing machines on our first page to-day.

A few haberdashery specials at Addisons. Brilliant cotton 8d reel, washing cotton 4d. skein; Clark’s serving cotton white or black 5/- dozen, any assortment. Hairpins 1/6 dozen packets.Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell by auction on Thursday, June 16th, at 2 p.in. on tlie premises, Weld Street, the whole of the properties, furniture, and effects in the estate of the late Mrs S. Dixon. See particulars in this issue.

The sculling race for the championship of tbe world takes place on the Wairau river on Saturday afternoon, between Richard Arnst and W. Hannan. commencing at 2.30 p.m.

Carpet runners 9/6, 9/11, 11/6, coir matting 4/9; carpet squares, sixes 9ft. 9ft, 9fft x 10ft 6ins., 9ft. x 12ft. in good quality tapestry. Sea grass maL from 4/9 to 15/6; Hearth rugs from 22/6 at Addisons. —Advt.

Mandarins have arrived at The Rivoli, Revell street ; also a choice line of passions and extra large choice invalid grapes, choice tomatoes, bananas, pears, sunkist oranges and lemqns. Also a cheaper line of oranges by the Producers Co., of California. Come along to-night and see our display by electric light.—Advt.

An amusing story of tbe unconventional manner in which two elderly constables in Ireland recently captured tbe commandant of tbe local battalion of the Irish Republican Army is told in a police report (says a cable message to the Australian papers). It seems that tbe police were suddenly summoned to surrender by Republicans armed with shotguns, who rushed from ambushes. A constable, who bad no time to draw, bis revolver, thrust the commandant’s revolver aside and struck him on the bead with a large bottle of milk, which be was carrying for bis lunch. Tbe commandant fell, streaming with milk, and the constable sat on bis chest. Tbe other Republicans hurriedly discharged their shotgulis and wildly fled.

Footwear branded H.B. is becoming more famous every day. Why, because it is reliable. Men’s Box calf derby bals 35/-, 37/6, 39/6; Men’s chronic Oxford bals at SK3/6 39/6: Men’s chrone Oxford bals at 28/6, shooters 27 6; greenhides were 49/6, Jl.B.’s prices 39/6: Women’s derby shoes 26/6, to 35/-; Courts and strap shoes 28/6. You will see a fine assortment and values in our juvenile footwear department cannot be beaten.—N. Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

One of tbe characteristic little touches of humour that so often enliven tbe public speeches of the Governor-General called forth much laughter at tbe l»n----eheon given by the Mayor and Mayoress to the veterans on Friday (says tbe Auckland “Herald”). In referring to Governors of bygone days, Mr Gunson said that only Omt morning be bad visited the grave of Governor Hobson in Svmonds street cemetery, and bad reflected upon tlie good work done in that illustrious but all too brief career. In tbe course of bis reply to tbe toast of their Excellencies, Lord* Jellicoe said smilingly, '“.Much as we love New Zealand, 1 do not wish bis Worship to havo tbe opportunity of visiting my tomb! I am going to work bard, I assure you, and do all in my power for tbe advancement and prosperity of tbe country, but certainly not to tbe extent of putting myself under tbe ground just yet.”

Winceyette Blouses, strong and durable 8/11; Silk blouses 17/6, 22/6, 27/6; Woollen sports coats 49/6, 55/-, 75/-. Children’s tweed, coats in cream, saxe, red etc., now showing at Addison’s Advt.

Figures are published (says the Melborune “Argus”) which show that throughout Australia three people in every five have accounts, in a savings bank, and that adding the depositors in other banks the proportion is four out of five. Even allowing for the effect of a temporary inflation of tlie currency in having increased the apparent wealth of the community, these figures have an important and a double meaning. Not only are they a proof of the thrift of the people, but also they represent a bulwark against the wild communistic schemes that attract the thriftless minority by their promises of a redistribution of the country’s wealth. There are also to he considered the investments of the people in building societies, and in insurance societies, and in the freehold titles that so many hold to the homes that they occupy. When those who have been careless of their own future are deducted from the total of those who have a stake in the country, it will be seen that there is really a very small majority in Australia that can he relied upon by socialist agitators to give serious heed to their extravagant and dangerous doctrines.

Lloyds for Golden Buie Soap, “Keep Smiling” Pumice Soap and the famous “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. Always Lloyd, Children like WADE’S. WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms «*