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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1921, Page 2

GnuNd the course of an address delivered in Wellington last week oii the development of New Zealand locomotives referring to the question of gunge Mr S. H. Jenkinson said a 3ft Bm. gauge was (liable of carrying a heavy locomotives anil big carriages ns the 4ft. Bii ll . gauge. The broad and the narrow gunge were equal as to safety and speed, and tile speed restrictions here were due to permanent'way curves grades etc.; they were not inherent in the gauge. The cost oi a line was practically independent of the’gauge. It depended on the size and weight of the locomotives and the carriages that ran over it. Neither was comfort affected by a wide or a narrow gauge. What determined the whole design of rolling stock was the ‘ hole in the hill find the width of the tunnel, etc. There was less swaying on a 3ft. 6in. gauge than on a Itt. B’in. gauge because the cylinders were (Jose together. There was no advantage whatever in going in for a gauge wider than .sft. (jin. If we could not get an advantage from the gauge, the new tiling to do was to see if we (mild get yny advantage from a change of power. The first thing that came to one’s mind was the oil engine. '1 fie fact that oil was suitable for motorcars and flying ma-

chines suggested that it would be dearc»r always than coal. Tt was no use considering oil. especially as electricity was able to offer all the advantages of

oil and at a cheaper rate. However, the steam locomotive was much more economical and efficient than was generally supposed. There was nothing at alll that could compare with it for cost. From observations he had made lip had no doubt 1200-h.p., could he developed by the boilers. They had carried out a lest between Christchurch

and Timaru extending over a week, and found the result to be 3U>. of Westport coal per brake horse-power. 1 hat was all right between Christchurch and' Timaru, hut the trouble about railway working was that the conditions varied very greatly. Between Wellington and Tnihape entirely different conditions existed. Naturally on that line the engine was not so efficient. They lotind that the efficiency of the boiler alone dropped about 15 per cent,. The cylinders ran about 5 per cent worse. The not result was a brake horsepower to about 411>. of coal. On tlie Rimotaka incline the engines were giving their brake horse-power for 81b of coal. Those results were better than anyone ever imagined when they talked of the locomotive engine. The amazing thing about It the efficiency of tho boilel*.

•Tile Grey Bowling Club have elected Mr .T. Steer as President, Air D. Teniient, vicc-President and Mr D. McKay, Secretary.

Lower Kokatahi Road will he closed between Robinson Road and Lang’s to allow of renewal of culvert, on Friday next between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dress tweeds at stock-taking juices at Addisons. 58 inch tweeds from 8/11 and 40 inch tweeds from 2/11. Our variety is large, will you call and insjiect ?. —Advt.

A social dance will be tendered to the Mari Mari footballers in the Supreme Hall this evening at 8 o’clock. Good music anil efficient AI.C. Admission Is. --Ailvt.

By an Oiiler-in-Cotincil published in the “Gazette,” the prohibition against the export of sugar, jam, confection cry and other articles of food preserved in sugar which lias been in force since November 17. 1919, is revoked.

During the week ended noon on Monday. the cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases were reported as follows for the West Const:—Buller: Scarlet fever 2, diphtheria I. (lnangaluia: Puerperal septicaemia 1. Grey: Diph, Ihorin 1.

Tweed and rain coats for ladies and maids' clearing nt 8/8 in the £ discount This is our loss and your opportunity, buy now and protect yourself from colds. Addisons.— Advt.

The weather broke fine this morning for the holiday. The morning train to Greymouth carried a large, crowd of holiday makers, while another large crowd, left by the midday train The town bore a deserted apjioaranee during the day. a close holiday being observed.

Tr pliies won by the Greymouth Bowlers during last season were presented at the annual meeting of the Club oil Monday evening. Air W. Coch lane, president made the presentations as follows: Championship singles (tn pli.v presented by the chairman), Mr G. A. Blackwood; Club pairs, (gold trophies), Alessrs W. Scott and R. Bnrrowinan; colts, singles, (gold trophy), Afr J. Graham; singles, AYest Coast tournament pairs (framed photographs and certificates) Messrs G. A. Blackwood and J. D. Christie.

Ladies! Sturdy “H. 8.” footwear vnines; lie wise and see the big assort, incut of hoots and shoes now Icing offered round about wholesale cost. Here is an idea of what’s going on at “H.B’s”. Glace derhv shoes were 35s now 225; glace strap shoes, were 39s Gil now 225, (these two lines are much below manufacturers cost) ; patent courts were 39s (kl. now 25s Gd; glace courts were 39s Gd, now 25s Gd at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

In reciignition of liis service as secretary of the Greymouth Rowling Club, Mr D. McKay was on Monday evening presented with a dressing case, a fountain pen, a wallet and a golf club. In making the presentation, Mr J. F. White said the Club never had- its seclariat duties earried out- with as much good will and efficiency as during Mr McKay’s term. Every member of the Club had subscribed to the presentation. Air McKay thanked the members for the presentations, and said that it do what lie could for the Club. He would continue to do all in his power to assist them until the £3OO debt was liquidated.

Furnishing bargains at Addisons:--3 only 9ft. xl2ft. Seagrass Squares 50 -; Sea-grass mats 4/9. 7/8. Carpet runners 8/11, 9/8. Also a full range of good quality tapestry squares and ax-minster hearth rugs.—Advt.

Fcrplexed at the stories lie had read of the great size and playing capacity of the Springboks, Dr Newman sought consolation at the rooms of tile Wellington Rugby Union he explained to the audience at the Town Hall on the occasion of the civic reception on Friday. “Finding no one there, 1, like all club men, took refuge in the Bible jirnl found consolation in the story of the giant Goliath by the young Israelite, David.” Air Pienaar, captain of the Springboks replied that he would send scouts to Athlete Park next day to remove all the pebbles in the vicinity prior to the match with Wellington.

Tho current oyster season promises to he very successful (according to a Wellington Press Association message). The Stewart Island or Foveaux Strait, beds, states the Chief Inspector of Fisheries, Mr H. F. Avson, are yielding a very good supply this year, and the oysters are in exceptionally fine condition. The lock oysters of tile north are also in good supply; in fact, the yield so far has been in excess of the yields of some time past. The Department is now going in for oyster cultivation in the north on an extensive scale, as the demand is increasing so steadily that the natural beds are not now able to supply anything like the quantity required. This year the Department built over four miles of rook walla in the vicinity of natural beds, from which the oyster spat will sow itself on the new formation.

Definitely closing Tuesday, August 2nd, fire salvage sale. Prices cut down further. For the few remaining days value extraordinary and unsurpassed. Xu cheaper drapery or clothing in New Zealand. The Insurance Companies are the great losers. Look out for the big sale hill of prices in this paper oil Thursday next. McGruer and Co., leading drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

So used is the public to having meat passed at the Government abattoirs by properly qualified inspectors that very

few meat eaters nowadays realise wlnit

tliev are missing, states the “ Wanganui Herald.” One asiieet of this was revealed during the hearing ot an action in the S..M. Court concerning the feeding of pigs with uncooked animal matter. The abattoir inspector, Mr E*. C. Howard, said that as many as 25 per cent of the pigs which eanV into the abattoirs were diseased, and suffering from tuberculosis, due to the manner of feeding. Tigs slaughtered on farms wore not inspected when killed by the owners. The Slaughtering Act makes it compulsory that all meat fed to swine shall be boiied, so as to minimise the spread of tuberculosis and other diseases. The importance of this law cannot be over estimated. A farmer who allowed pigs to feed off the carcase of a cow which had died in the field was fined C2,

A cable mcs.~a;r,-' from London announce the dentil of Mr I. A. Wilson, founder of tlie “Investors’ Review,” and a well-known critic of Australian finances.

Millinery at stock-taking prices : i Ckildren’s felts and ready-to-wears to ,<o at 7/0. Ladies straws and models "Homing at 10/0. Lew oinl’y velour ' high gristle quality 2-);-. Addison*. Advt.

The death occurred at Auckland on Monday of tlie Rev G, 11. Munro, aged seventy-three, wlm was for forty years minister of St Luke’s Presbyterian Church, Itcnurr:!, prior to 1918, when he retired.

“Treasury vouchers indicate,” says tlie Public Service Commissioner, “very free use of ink eradicators. By this is meant not ink erasers, but a chemical preparation by which ink writing can he completely obliterated.” It is sub. mitted that the use of ink eradicators is dangerous, and should ho absolutely forbidden.

Schroder and Co. are now holding a one week clearing sale of all their millinery, coats and scarves. These goods are now marked at less than cost price to ensure an effective clearance for cash only. Come early so as to get the pick of them. —Advt.

Eels! Eels! Eels! They were in their thousands at the Maori pa at Waitaia yesterday (says the “Taranaki News” of Tuesday), hanging on lines drying and curing, frizzling against a 14ft long fire in the open, or smoking in the smoke-room. They were of the lamprey variety, and, according to Dr I’omare, the total weight amounted to four tons. They were taken out of the bed of the W.iitara river. Bracken fern is thrown in, and the blind eels become entangled, and the skilful Maori throws them out in thousands. They arc regarded as a great delicacy, especially* when they have been exposed to the weather for a week or two.

Corsets of quality- That is what you obtain when buying such famous makes as I).A, Warners and B and C. These are all stocked by Addisons and at reasonable prices. A special line in an extra heavy corset tor stout figures, call and inspect these new models. Advt.

The current number of tlie “St Andrew’s Collegian,” the magazine of St. Andrew’s College, Christchurch, fully maintains the high standard set by previous issues. Tlie latest issues covers tlie activities of the college from the end of last year to the first term of the present year, and full accounts are given of the scholastic doings, as well as:, the sports’ side of the life of the college. It is remarked in one of the articles that the present term “marks a notable milestone in our corporate progress. Only eleven boys left at the end of 15*20, and the newcomers numbered over sixty. Tlie college roll Inis leaped from 119 to 11*2 in the course of a year.” Of this 192 there are (31 hoarders and Dll day hoys. In addition to the reports of scholastic and sports activities, the “St Andrew’s Colle'dan ” contains a number of interesting- articles, and is also illustrate by several views of the college and the grounds.

Children’s tweed eoiits and warm jerseys nre now being cleared at the ridiculous price of 10s each. Ladies mackintoshes ! - (Ul and 15s each. For one week o"' Schroder and Co’s, where you can g'' ecdel hats at loss than half price.--Advt.

Harenins in footwear for men at the “H. 15”. Head about these: Box hide derbys were 42s 6d, now 29s 6d; chrome Oxford boots were 35s now 255; glace Oxford boots were 39s 6d, now 29s 6d; |,ox calf welted derbys were 45s now 35s (id: court evening shoes, 22s 6d; lace evening shoes 25s 9d; good quality shooters (nailed) were 32s fid. now 25s at the NX Clothing Factory.—Advt.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Wood * Great Peppermint Cure