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Hokitika Guardian, 15 February 1922, Page 2

Thkhe is some small satisfaction in finding at least a portion of the Westland votes removed from the Public Works Estimates have been replaced on the Supplementary Estimates. For his assistance in that direction there is occasion to be thankful to Mr Scddon, and if lie can as is indicated induce the Minister of Public Works to call for tenders for the Waitangi bridge on the slender vote now remaining on the appropriations, the folk generally will be appreciative. What is to be regretted though is tlie fact that the Tourist vote# which were so wantonly cancelled, are not reinstated. The Kanieri Lake road vote in particular is badly wanted, and it is a. reflection on The authorities that a comprehensive scheme to make the road one of tlie best in the district is not gone on with. The road leads to one of the most beautiful scenic resorts in the Dominion, and if it were in more favored districts such as Rotorua, Hanmer, Mt Cook or Cold Lakes, money would ho available in abundance to widen the road and make; it safe and comfortable for the steady stream of traffic using that popular route. The wiping out of the Tourist votes in this district calls for explanation, and the matter should he strongly stressed next month. As to the votes for general roads and bridges in the Public Works Department, the district will be disposed to meet the Government in its retrenchment cut-, if Waitangi I)ridge is proceeded with. This is but asking the Ministry to fulfill a definite promise, and that carried out the “cut” in other directions will he rendered with some fortitude for the remainder of the financial! year.

The relations between the Westland Hospital Board and the Wailio Committee are in conflict in regard to a matter which might, easily be adjusted between the two parties. The facts as we recall them ar t > that the Board some time ago sent its then Chairman (Hr Norman) to discuss the position with the local subscribers, and Mr Norman J 'returned with what was considered a satisfactory arrangement-. It should meet tliei case therefore if that agreement were carried put—for the panties can expected neither more nor less. If this simple process for settlement does not appeal to the parties, the next consideration would lie for the Board to j despatch another delegation south, and meet the local subscribers. The Wailio Committee is composed of earnest young men who have the welfare of the district very much at heart, and a round-the-ta.ble talk with one or two members of the Board, would quickly heal any breach and put an end to the misunderstanding. The Wailio people who have subsidised liberally to the nurse’s cottage desire the building on a site on the south side of the Wailio river. Tt is reasonable to expect that within the next two or three years that treacherous stream will he bridged. Meanwhile a wire-suspension bridge is available for pedestrians, and there is a rough ford for vehicles. The Wailio is eoing to grow more and more a. busy centre. It is the terminus of the motel road and for that reason is a) useful centre! as serving the long expanse of Westland further south. If two or three members of the Board combined j business with pleasure and took a jaunt into the sunny south, they would see the local conditions, gauge the local feeling and study local requirements on the snot. Such a visit would end the present misunderstanding, heal any breach, and do justice to a very useful public servant.

The Defence Department notifies for sale a quantity of wagon harness and saddles.

A mushroom measuring 131 inches across the top, was found by Mr J. ! Moore at Waihaorunga, South Canter- < bury, last week.

The annual meeting of members of the Hokitika Trades Association will be held at Messrs Oliver and Duff’s llevell St., on Thursday"l6th. Febru— ! ary at 5.30 p.m. sharp. 1

The result of the election for a member of the Post and Telegraph Promo- , tion Board, under the Post and Tele- j graph Department Act 1918, is as un- I tier : —Hills, Lancelot Lewis 2341, Coad ' William Thomas 2159, Hamlin Donald I Constantine Percy 1597; informal 30. j The weekly bulletin of infectious diseases reported to the local office of the Health Department up to noon on Monday is a fi follows: —Buller: Scarlet fever 1. Grey : Scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 3, tuberculosis 2, puerperal septicaemia 5, erysipelas 1, varicella 2. Ashburton —Scarlet fever 1, varicella 2. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 2, tuberculosis 1. Total 26. • Mr J. Drummond in the Lyttelton Times says:—Two plants of the crimson rata, or ironwood, have been found with white flowers, one near the head of the Otira Gorge, where the crimson blooms ore particuDaijly bright and the other down the Otira Valley. A single plant of the pohutukn,wa, a species famous for its brilliant scarlet flowers, was found at Eangaunu Harbour. North Auckland with yellow flowers.

A mild building boom is setting in locally. Some lour of five new dwellings are now under way, and it is said upwards of a score of buildings most residential, are to be put in hand within the next few weeks. This is a very healthy sign, but the movement is long overdue for some time past there has been a dearth of dwelling houses, and there will be quite a demand for the new places, most of which are bespokes already. One or two new business promises are to be erected is Revell Street, also. Ladies’ strong derby shoes 23s (id, ladies’ smart glace derby oboes 27s Gd, strap shoes 27s Gd, willow calf tan derby shoes 32s Gd and 355. nigger brown Oxford 29s Gd, men’s dress boots 27s Gd, 29s Gd, 355, best welted calf boots 39s Gd, heel and toe plate bals 26s Gd, nailed shooters 23s Gd, pegged shooters 27s Gd at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt. The Canterbury Progress league has written to the Minister of Public Works (Hon. ,J. G. Coates) suggesting for his consideration that it would be conducive to efficiency and progress if a date for the official opening eeremony of the Arthur’s Pass tunnel were fixed some distane ahead. If the Ministci favours, the suggestion, the League has further suggested, providing it is possible, that the date should be fixed for Wedneday, November Ist. In view of the fact that the Minister has al-

ready confirmed the League’s estimate of the work being completed about the end of the present year, it is thought that it should be possible, by speeding up the work to have it ready to be 1 officially opened by the date mentioned, bearing in mind that if it is left later in the year it would be, probably, interfered with by the general election. Tuesday’s “Lyttelton Times” says: “We think most people will r e gi'°t that the Government considered it right to make a gift of £IOOO to the High Commissioner, outside of his salary, to help pay the cost o? his home and furniture in London. Only a week or so before the Prime Minister explained that the High Commissioner was not included in the salary reduction because his contract extended beyond New Zealand, and it does seem strange that this excuse, or explanation. should l>e followed by a gratuity of £IOOO. The salary provided for the High Commissioner ought to be a sufficient one (we are inclined to think it is), without such questionable votes as that under discussion. At all events, when every man in the public pay in New Zealand is called upon to accept a reduction in salary, the time seems in appropriate for a large gift to a public servant outside the Dominion.

A serious accident happened yesterday at Inchhonnie. to Mr Janies Hill, a worker, employed at the Inchhonnie Mill. He was engaged as fireman on the hush locomotive .part of his work being to jump ofF and open the gates. By some means, the wheels passed over one of his legs, badly fracturing and crushing below the knee. Mr Hill, who belongs to Dobson, and is a brother of Mrs Fred Williams of Brunner, was picked up by the overland express at Inchhonnie, and conveyed to Greymouth in care of Messrs Baird (Cobden), and Coldwell (Otira). The sufferer was then conveyed to the Grey River Hospital, where he received medical attention, and on enquiries being made later, he was reported to be doing satisfactorily.

Ford Cars lend the way as usual. Prices are down and within the reach of nil. Minimum prices,, Runabout, £213; Touring, £226, any color, other than black £5 extra, all f.o.b. Wellington. We sell Fords only and genuine Ford parts. Beware of imitations.— Mark Sprot and Co., Ford West Coast Dealers, Greymouth.—Advt.

.Mill and factory supplies: Belting, holt dressing, boiler compound, “Hewson’s” Jointing Cement, “Underwriters” fire extinguisher, electric lamps, “Climax” packing, graphite grease, lubricants, highest quality, moderate prices, Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

An economy hint—lnsist on getting PH All LAND'S FLUID. MAGNESIA. Fresher than the in»p n rtod WOLFE’S SCHNAPI*S. V n T' odh hot uifh D.non hfd'imn. The freshest FLUID MAGNESIA is SHARLAND’S. Always pure, agreeable, and full strength. Remember, it’s rubbing wears out clothes! Use “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help for washing them. Is a packet, all stores. All the best cooks say SHARLAND’S m the best Baking Powder. It is cheapest, too. Ask your grocer.

A Wellington correspondent reports —Mr Massey says he' intends to carry out his previously announced intention of visiting Samoa and the Cook Islands about the end of April. ! Clements’ Motors Ltd. notify, on page one, special motor services in connec- ' tion with the coming South Westland races at Okarito on Feb. 20th., Wataroa Waitangi races on Feb. 23rd., and Hari | Hari races on Feb. 25th. j I Mr J. Patrick Byrne, an old and highly esteemed resident, passed away in the Westport Hospital- on Friday j i night at the age of 78 years. Deceased j I was engaged in mining at Lyell and , ! Reef ton. Deceased is survived by two 1 sons—James of Westport, and Joseph ! of Ikamatua. ! I A serious accident happened at the Top Mine, ltewanui yesterday to Mr Jack Sweeney, Under Manager. He was struck with a set of full trucks, the first two passing over him. It is though some of his ribs may be broken, whilst he sustained severe laceration about the body and hip. He is being attended to at his residence by Dr liruce Roy. Latest reports are that he is progressing favourably.—“Argus.” , It is always interesting to read about the good values offering at the “H. 8.” We don’t boast about selling cheap goods; they don’t pay the public. Our campaign is to see good articles at the lowest possible figure. Here’s some value snaps for you. Men’s woollen sox Is lid, men’s holeproof trousers 17s fid, strong braces Is fid, and 2s 9d, smart neglige shirts 8s fid, deniriis 8s lid and 9s lid, working shirts 8s lid and 9s lid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. It is with sincere regret that we re- ' cord the death of an old and highly re-

spected resident of Greymouth, in the person of Mrs Elizabeth Jane Thomas, 69, of Alexander Street, who passed a way ,after a long illness, at 5.30 p.m. yesterday, at the Grey River Hospital, in her 60th year. A native of Bendigo, she came in 1887 with Tier husband to reside at Nelson Creek. The deceased lady who later liver for a time at Memjigs in the Inangafiua district, and whose husband predeceased her, had reared a large family, many of whom are well-known residents of the disI trict. The late Mrs Thomas leaves a ' grown-up family of three daughters and j four sons, two of the former being I married (Mrs Olson), of Humphreys, j Westland; and Mrs Yates of Cobden): and the third. Miss Eva; Thomas; re-

i siding at home. The sons are: Messrs , William Thomas (Omoto), James Thoms as (Greymouth), and Arthur and Al- • bert Thomas (of the staff of the Rinni j Flat dredge). A fifth son, Richard, made the supreme sacrifice in the late ’ war.—“ Argus.” Bring down the cost of living. You have it in your own hands. Refuse to ; buy goods at .high prices. Transfer your custom to McGrucr’s, the leading ; spot cash drapers, the firm that brought • the drapery prices down. Now on, great summer sale, wonderful bargains in s every department. Pay a visit early to Mcuruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Motor accessories: “Air-friction” carburettors. Spark plugs, “Inland” rings, “Permamte” repair outfits, “Ford oilers”, “Oil-dag,” graphite lubricants, “Radiator” compound, “Presto” fire extinguishers from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford R»w, Christchurch.

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