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Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1922, Page 2

A six-horse power vertical boiler ’"s offered for sale in. this issue by the State Collieries, Grey mouth. Mr and Mrs C. Dennison of Awatuna, suffered the loss of their youngest son, aged four years, this morning. The lad had been ailing for some time.

Spend these hot sunny days surfbathing, and secure your costume at Lloyd’s who have just opened up all sizes in boys’, mnid’s, ladies’ and men’s.

There was an interesting afternoon’s play on the local bowling green on Saturday afternoon. Afternoon tea was kindly arranged by Mesdames Stevenson and Benjamin.

Many friends of Mr W. C. Braddlon, superintendent of the Fire Brigade, will regret to hear that as a result of a fall from a step, ladder at his home on Saturday afternoon he fractured two top ribs. He suffered considerable pain for the past two days, but was considerably easier this morning.

A good deal of concern is being expressed about the cancelling of several votes in the Westland district which appeared on the Public Works’ Estimates previously. The reduction under this head appears to be unduly large and embraces works of importance all over the County.

Bargains offering this week at the H.B. Men’s cellular singlets, 5s lid and 7s lid; women’s hose, 2s 6d; men’s sox Is lid; men’s tweed trousers, 17s Gd; strong denims 8s lid: police braces 2s 9d; strong braces Is 9d. There are scores of bargains offering. Call and see them at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A visitor, to beautiful Westland, writes:—The road from Rimu to Hokitika is a very good road, but owing to the Kanicri bridge being closed for repairs for a whole week and all vehicle traffic has to go by Arthurstown, 1 must certainly say I have seen bad roods but never in my life did I have such a rough ride a- I did to-day from llimu to Hokitika. Ib is in my opinion a disgrace to any local body.

Answering a letter from a Dunedin house, the manager of a leading London fluff of piano makers writes: — ‘Trade is very brisk now, and we are unable to satisfy, all the demands that are made upon us. We are greatly hampered by the want of efficient labour, especially polishers. Out of about twenty engaged during the last three weeks two-thirds have had to be diselmrged as unable to produce the highclass of work demanded. This is a sorry position to be in after such a long period of depressed trade.”

Wear “H. 8.” Footwear! but think about purchasing now! Read about jSieae values, they’re astounding: Ladies court shoes, patent and glace, 27s 6d, 29s 6d, 32s 6d; women’s derby shoes 23s 6d, 27s 6d; nigger brown Oxfords, 29s 6d; mien’s derby boots, black or tan, 27s Gd; brogue shoes, 355; willow calf shoes, 37s 6di; men’s heel and toe plate boots 26s 6d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

The Hon J. G. Coates on Friday night stated that the Inangaliua-West-port railway extension was a matter that would be considered next session. It would depend upon the amount of money available. Owing to the large expenditure on the Otira line, nothing could he done this year. He thought it was generally recognised that this was one of the lines that should be gone on with. Once the tunnel was finished, it was necessary to join up that system, connected as it was with the coalmines, with the trunk system of the South Island.

“There is no other medium in New Zealand that will give you the same results at the same proportionate cost as newspaper advertising,” Mr Y Appleton told the Nurserymen’s Association’s Conference at Christchurch when discussing “Co-operative Advertising.” Mr Appleton added that his reasons for the remark quoted were that practically every person in the Dominion could read the daily newspaper, and there was absolute distribution there was no country in the world better served with newspapers than little New Zealand. Newspaper advertising cost one-tenth of advertising by circular through the post. ‘‘For the best allround value, you cannot beat the daily Press,” said Mr Appleton in conclusion.

The question of New Zealand’s contribution to the funds of the League of Nations was raised iu the House of Representatives by Mr Clutha Mackenzie, who asked the Prime Minister whether New Zealand was still paying £25,000 annually to the League of Nations. If so, in view of the fact that the League wn« fading from the field of international politics and that its place was being taken by such more practical gatherings as the Conferences at Washington, Cannes, and Genoa, would the Prime Minister consider a reduction of the sum to, say, £2OOO annually? Mr Massey said that be bad only just had the opportunity of looking at a document giving the details of New Zealand’s liability. This showed that the sums were for the year 192021 £1948, and for 1921-22 £B2OI, or total payments to date of £10,209. He did not think that he could quite agree with the opinion impressed by his questioner, because he was anxious in every wav t</ promote peace so far as it was possible to do it. He was watching the position very carefully, and if he thought it necessary at any time to make a recommendation to the House for a revision, he would be glad to do so.

Messrs Lac© and Baigent, carpenters, notify they are prepared to accept contracts or work by the day. All orders or letters sent to the Red Lion Hotel will be promptly attended to.

The wet West Coast put up a big sunshine reeoird for the past !week ending at 9 a.m. to-day the total being 90 hours 59 minutes, for seven days, within a fraction of 13 hours a day.

A grand euchre and dance will be held in the Woodstock School this (Monday) evening in aid of the Woodstock: Memorial tablet fund. Four’ excellent prizes are being given. Admission to euchre Is; to danco Is.—Advt-.

General Russell will be visiting Hokitika on Friday, IGtb February, aloiig with other officers of the Returned Soldiers’ Association and is likely to give a public address in the Town Hall here to stimulate interest in the soldier movement.

The Revd Captain Mullineaux is expected to visit Hokitika about the Bth February. Captain Mullineaux has been engaged in regard to the identification of war graves, arid will be glad to meet relative and friends in reference to thte location and care of the graves.

The schools re-open on February 6th. next. Now is the time for parents to think about the school outfits. H.B. can supply school outfits that will give the best service. School hose, 3s 6d to 5s lid.; school shirts, 4s lid and 5s lid; school pants 6s lid 1 and 7s lid; school jerseys 7s to 10s 6d; school ties Is 3d; school hats, washing, Is lid; school varsity suits, 19s 6d; school hoots,, all sizes at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

The Hon J. G. Coates stated on Friday night that the electrification of the Otira tunnel would be finished before the year ended, if no accidents happened. Owing to the coal strike in England, there had been delay in getting the maohinery. Some of the machinery was on the water, and the rest was now ready for shipment. By the middle of next month, all of it would be on the way to New Zealand. The machinery sheds and powerhouse were will under way. There had been a slight delay in connexion with the cottages, because now they had received better quotations than they had got before. Tenders were now in the hands of the Department, but bad not yet been accepted. There would he a saving round about £BOOO.

The State Collieries picnic on Saturday was favored with glorious weather for their excursion to Hokitika. Cass Square was the headquarters and was the scene of a busy scene all day long, especially in the afternooil when the children’s sports were in progress. The hot water supply was greatly appreciated by the visitors. Tiie Runanga Band, nearly 30 strong, accompanied the excursion and they rendered a very enjoyable musical programme, first in the streets and later on in Cass square. Their efforts drew a large number of listeners, and was a veiy decided acquisition, enlivening the proceedings considerably. The visitors returned homewards in two trains at 6.15 end 6.30, apparently well satisfied v.it i t' e day’s outing.

BELTING.— Buy your belting from us and save money. Nothing to equal the genuine “GANDY’S BALATA BELTING.” Also best quality leather. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford How, Christchurch.

Cakes to make— scones to bake—:;ow easy, pleasant and sure is the work when you use SHAII LAND’S linking IVaJ.-i