The Hokitika Guardian THURSDAY. SEPT. 8th. 1924. HTCH YOUR WAGGON TO A STAR

Hokitika Guardian, 8 September 1921, Page 2

The Hokitika Guardian THURSDAY. SEPT. Bth. 1924. HTCH YOUR WAGGON TO A STAR

In ti.e paper prepared for the (. bomber ol Commerce meeting this week, the writer takes it very optimistic view ol the future of South Westland. Mr Evans is an enthusiast iu all matters

pertaining to Westland, and ntluully his confidence is well founded. I lie future of South Westland as he de- ( lilies it. has its foundation on two main facts the natural resources ot the district, and the possible output of the primary and pastoral products. Il is sure I, ,imitation certainly, veil uii’ing but the enterprise to create the development. The possibilities of South Westland’s future are very great because of its inexhaustible richness and variety in regard to its natural resources, and tin* great return to collie from the expansion of its settlement. The value of the pastoral products alone, stamp it as a country with a great future, it is well known that its dairying centres occupy but a trivial part of the land available tor closer settlement. As time gees on. and as cultivation becomes more intensive, dairying will expand enejnmusty, and tbe annual yield iu wealth will bo not ten;; of thousands of rounds as at present, but hundreds of thousands of pounds- -and it will he possible in time, not only to emulate but

even to excel tbc great annual returns won in Taranaki by dairying, for Ibe reason that the tract ii>f country in South Westland is more expansive, and will carry the extra stock to give the enhanced return. So with fat

stock, the runs at present in use arc but. dotted over the country. There are very considerable tracts oi f-’rri-t: ry in between which do no as xrt carry a hoof. This in time will be altered. and the expansion will give to tlie south district greater and greater prosperity. Tile land, the economists tell ns. is tbc source of all wealth. There is a vast area in South Westland. but very indifferently treated as yet. When the clearings spread with the growth of settlement, the wealth production, satisfactory as it is to the comparatively limited number of settlors now in the south, will grow in proportion. and actually the success of the southern district should nwer lie diminished—it should always increase in value. It lias the climate suitable for the production of fodder, ami that is the mainstay of stock raising. With regard to its timber, its mineral deposits, its hydro-electric nussibilities. these are all sources ot wealth to lie tapped in the future. The district certainly needs improved access for the transport of its heavy commodities. Of a surety the railway should lie pushed south. We have seen how the short line to Ross has paid, and the progress of the line south will tap natural resources as valuable as those along the Ross line. It would be a good tiling, too, to have

an improved line of steam eoinniunieation by sea. Bruce Hay and Okuru districts will lie handicapped till they have regular ocean carriage. Above all. the roads roi|iiire extending. Thu bridges as far as tlie.Wailio within a year or two should he an iiceomplislirff fact, and this convenience will do much to forge the district ahead. Whatever the cost might he now, it is all part of the developmental work the country should do to open up its heritage. The cost will lie returned manifold. Optimism about the future of South Westland can hardly lie misplaced if the people set about tlie, development of the district in the courageous manner they should. Tn >he natural features, and the soil of the country there is ample guarantee to warrant the fullest enterprise for steady development.

Statk prospecting why not' 'II, is depart tire was advocated in the paper prepared for the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday night, tear by yeai the Mines Department has at its disposal considerable sums of money to aid prospecting. I’lie amount is tmt spent under any system, and the whole application of the expenditure is so disorganised as to get nowhere In the end. I’rospeetfng for which State aid is given, is left to the private individual. and to begin with, it is gen<’r»||y t-MiTH'd out In (|!iitt> an unscientific way. The individual aeeonliuj*; to his lights selects his locality and ptobes for tbe gold lien ring strata. If he limls gold he knows it of course, but other minerals*, if lie comes across them or other possible prospects passed through, lie is ignorant of. Hn this view alone, it is clear that the country is not getting value for its money. Science plays so important a part now. that its relation to mining discoveries cannot he ignored. This is a highl\ mineralised country, and in the oruin,irv course it Should "pay” the Gnverii,l.cut to lit.ow just what is economically valuable, and tthat is not. The gnat yield of gold in the Dominion m its

Uriel European occupation, is warrantry enough for probing the depths and searching lhe out of the way places, for further payable deposits of gold. Least of all do we know the mineral value of the back, high country where the reel's arc situated. Yet, often there are indications of gold bearing lodes to lie seen, but never tin* enterprise to follow them 'up. State prospecting on a proper system and under scientific leadership is wliat is t'“-

ipiired, and the task could lie set about with the staff already engaged with very little delay. There i, a geological department let it he put to a legitimate use by prospecting the lack country, and peeking out the golden secrets which must be in hiding tlieie.

Otiiuii departments of Government t bait (If Mines do not lake up

se negative an attitude in regard to tbc operations considered necessary to advance the public interests in their cliaree. The Agricultural Department per forms a tremendous amount of scientific work to advance the interests of flic settler. Even the Tourist De-

partment goes on year after year creating nrtilieial scenic resorts in order to please the tourist more and more. It has been mentioned £120.000 were voted last year lo promote the Interests of tourist traffic. Cannot something be done to test the mineral resources of the country which accomplished would bring more people and create more permanent prosperity liiitn all the tourist traffic can do in a decade. A fraction of the £120,(100 would suffice, providing only for a well <->-<llll prtl nartv enthusinseticallv led hv scientific men. The Mines Dc-

mrtniont requires to wake up i pride in its work ns in the days of rore. It is a department .seldom beard if these days. It is hybernating, and there must bo a lack of enthusiasm alien the conditions are so somnolent. |’he Mines Department is no doubt very ably managed in an official way ; that of course is all very well; but thcre is practical work to do also, and tile public expect the ,department to Like it up. As lias been suggested before. there is the need for a mining policy. A country which lias produced about ninety million pounds worth of gold can surely afford to pay some attention to so remunerative an industry. 'Public opinion needs to make itself beard on this matter if any advance is to be made, and as a simple beginning it would not be unwise to urge the Government to spend a modest thousand or two in undertaking some welldirected State Prospecting in the likely auriferous quarters of New Zealand. North Island mails bv the Maori connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council takes place next Tuesday at the usual hour.

New Dig Rivet -The iel urn lor tin* mouth' of duly and August was 702 <i>-.s 5 dwts ntelieil gcl.l from *-77 lons nf .stone crushed. There was no return from the cyanide.

Tin' Timber Workers Union is holding a meeting in the Supreme Hall, to-niorroiv night commencing at 7 p.m. sharp. All members are requested to attend.

On and alter Monday 12th. September circulars and other printed matter addressed “Householder' 1 whether enclosed in covers or not are to he accepted at the rate of one half penny for <si ell packet up to two ounces.

Tim polling for the Kakapmabi Islidgc loan is to take place in a fortnight’s time. A good deal of interest is being centred in lliu project in that portion of South Westland concerned, in flic bridging of the Little Waitalia river, and it is expected there will he a fairly strong vote recorded on polling day.

Knell purchase made in "11.11.” lootwear means a fine bargain, because the quality is good, and the prices generally are much reduced. I-a<li«s’ linstock court slices 25s and 20s lid. ladies’ glace derbvs 22s to 2!ls lid, men’s box hide tlerhv limits 32s lid. chronic Oxford hoots 27s (ill, liox calf (Jerb.v limits 30s (id, strong shunters 2(is lid, strong d rhys, heel and foe plates, 31s (id, ill ;hc N'.Z. Clothing Factory. -Ailvt.

,\ sudden death occurred at Reclli u on Tuesdav evening. Mrs Payne, a very idd resident, being found dead. Hci s ii-in-laiv, Mi .lames Roxburniigli. inn. visited her at 5.30 p.m.. when he toiiml Mr., Payne quite well and ohecrlul. i'n Mi-. Rox I, rough reluming ahoiii :111 hour later she found hei imithri dead mi her chair before the file. Tin deceased was about 8(1 years ot age, and for many years lived at I.yell. She l aves two daughters, Mrs Ruxhorougli (ReeftmO. and Mrs .1. Fleming !<'•’ - taliib A further lecture in the series of free public k'clture.4 inaugurated by the Progress League will !>e delivered by Mr J. Rtisliby Cowing of Otiru at the Town Hall on Wednesday 14th. inst. at 8 p.m., the subject being 'The Story of the (Kira Tunnel” The lecture has been delivered in various centres and is particularly interesting being profusely illustrated by lantern slides. To help to defray the cost of tile lecture a collection will be made. All are heal.oy invited to he present.--Ailvt. | The formation of the new training irack at tin* Hokitika racecourse is now completed. It is hoped to have it rolled well during the month, and it is intended shortly to call for tenders for tin delivery of beach sand to top-dress the track. When this work is completed. the track will be ready for legular training operations, practically at all times, as the drainage of the track has been specially seen to The advantage of the training track will lie to relieve the racing track of the extra wear and tear which hitherto had to he put up with. »s the horses hail to be exercised. Tbe length of the track is about six furlongs. New Spring millinery. An exhibition of the very latest London, Paris :tn■ ' Colonial made models, ready to wear, and utifrimmed lints.• New Irliit and ribbon trimming etc. Pay an early visit to our showroom and inspect these handsome hats. New Spring goods 'ire being opened in all departments. Mc(liner and Co.. Hokitika and (.reyii'out h. Ailvt. The marriage of bis Worship the Mayor (C. A. Perry Esq.) and Miss 1 L. haycock which took place at Durham Street Methodist Church. Christchurch, yesterday afternoon was a notable function. ’ The wedding party was a large one. and the attendance of the interested public was also very large the church being crowded. In the late afternoon the bridal party caught the boat train for Lyttelton and left by steamer for Wellington, where they join the s.s. Uliniawa sailing to-Way f°’' Sydney. Melbourne and Adelaide are to Ik' visited on the honeymoon trip, and Mr and Mrs Perrv will return to Hokitika towards the end of next month. j Working men’s apparel branded "H ,B.” gives entire satislaction in hard v.car. that is why “H.H.” brand is the working men’s friend. Here’s some values:- Colonial flannels 8s (id, knitted underpants 8s fid, woollen sox •> s ,'!,l strong working shirts 8s fid and Os fid. best denims 0s 1 Id. tweed truii-,-ers 19s (id. at the N'.Z. Clothing Factory. -Ailvt. Now that spring cleaning is the old uof the day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleums, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder art' Co’s.--Ailvt. For Coughs and Colds never fail-'. \V 'od .’ Great P< "permint Cure. For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “NAZOL” through the Naznl Inhaler. Immediate relief will follow. (i() tinsels 6d.

Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment of Spring Millinery sit very reasonable prices opening out for Saturday ui —Advt. Dainty frocks are never injured when washed ' with ‘’NO-RUBBING”—the positive labour-saving Laundry Help.— Advt,

Mrs R. Johnstone, Gibson Quay, notiies she Ims resumed teaching and lias fancies for a limited number o' nipils for singing and piano. At ilii" meeting of tile West Coast jcj 1 f Association last evening, it was leeided to hold the next A\ ost ( oast Championships at Hokitika. See the splendid range in men’s smart felt hats at “ll.lt’s.’ You can procure every make in felt hats from us, including the lionsalino, Carrick, Stetson, and Rattorsby. Note the prices, they’re right. Smart felt hats Ills (id. 11s (id, 12s lid, for felts 2t!s (id to 27s (id, velours tbs (id, Carrieks, Rolsalitio and Battershy hats tills (id at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. Millowiters, lememhet F. \Y. Arche:' carries tt huge stock ot first-class s.eam coal and we are prepared to supply otders immediately. Ohtaiii ottr ptices hrlore purchasing elsewhere. Ac cat. supple householders and hotelkeepers with truck lots and no need to worry about the carting, lieinemher we can deliver the coal right in your bins. Ring Rhone 120 or ti2.

The special tournament held tit St .Mary's Clnh rooms last evening "its tt pronounced success. 1 wenty-lico tobies contested tor tlte prizes. Ihe winners were ladies' firftt, Mrs do Freitas, and Miss Rower (DennistojC second. Mr II- Sltttud and Mr 1. (tilloolv won the first and second gcttls prizes respectively. Alter supper the hall was cleared and (lam ing wtt ,

dulged in. Mr K. Stewart had e 1... of the Hour. The mnsie was su.-pl' hv Misses A. Oiily. K. lleid, and G" looly. During the evening Mr S. Bran, rendered two songs. Miss I'.. Beid no' eiiiiipanying.

The funeral of the late Unlit. William (Bert) White took place front liis parents' residence, Novell Street north, yesterday afternoon and was very numerously attended. The pall bearers were six members of the Grevmouth Municipal Band, which headed the faneral cortege. There were over thirty play ing bandsmen, and at various stages along the route to the cemetery the Dead March in ‘’Saul” was rendered. Following the band came a firing party of the Territorials under Sci'gt. Ward, Sergt.-Major Mclntosh M.C. being in eltarge of the parade, llic hearse followed, the coffin being draped with the Union Jack and covered with tlornl wreaths, a very large number Iseing so deposited. In the public portion of the procession assembled many members of the Masonic fraternity, several .of the brethren from Greymouth linking up with local members. Tlte attendance of the public was unusually large, testifving to the widespread esteem in which the deceased was held. At the graveside the Revd. P. B. Fraser, M.A. conducted tlte service of the Rrcsbpterian Church, and Bro Pierson of Bazar Lodge. Greymouth, read the Masonic burial service. The Territorials fired three volleys and Bandsman Ross sounded the “Last Post.” The large concourse gathered at the Cemetery then slowly dispersed.

Coughing is unnecessary with “N ' /OB.” It touches the tickle and gives southing relief. Is (Id.