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Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1922, Page 2

In British politics to-day, the man who is saving the position for the Empire is a great Liberal leader. But he has but little honor in his own country. The greatest compliments paid him to-day are from his prominent political opponents. The rabid feeling against Mr Lloyd George seems to he endangered by persona! jealousy ell the pilrt of those whom he has displaced. Those ■ lie lour the greatest confidente iii him. are those who have heel! associated with him during these last few yeilrs Ilf great crisis, Mr Lloyd GeOrgc dh.sp.te the magnitude of his task, has risen superior practically to every difficulty. lii the Great War he was the cbiiSpieinms 'Minister who helped so tretiiehdously to will tlib victory which Uv-.iille dm portkiiV. In thh subsequent period he lias been presented with diitieulties no less great and is meeting them all with a stout heart and crowning success. Tliey were the more difficult beta use so many of them were created by our Allies, aim difficulties of tluu nature had to lie Handled in an entirely different way. Now the lien-pecKing which the Prime Minister is being subjected to, is male- 1 mg him tired. But we hope for the sake of the nation lie will hold on to his nllotod task to the end. It is. clear From Lord Birkmhead’s speech that Mr Lloyd George is the only possible mail for the leadership just now, A Liberal | endowed with a linn belief in the first principles of Liberalism administers those principles for the benefit not alone for the Empire only, but for the world, and so by benign and honest administration he continues to triumph very greatly.

Some eulogistic references have been passed on the New Zealand press. They i have been well deserved. The remarks are not empty compliments—as one may gauge who travels abroad and notes the press of othci- countries. The New Zea- ■ land press has ail outstanding reputation for honest criticism and a just regard of the proprieties. The press :s not a wealthy press, and in that respect escapes from the influence of money in moulding its policy. The press is clean and healthy, and though its politics may he party, it is not personal. The stand the press take is the public , stand always from its own point of view, jand the press has a very happy knack of invariably giving the public point of view. The press here is well printed, and its general production is a credit to the country. But ft is not fair to give, the press a,ll the kudos Lir its many excellencies. This is a democratic country, and the press is n I reflex of the democracy. You cannot give the public anything they do not I want, and that is particularly so -with I the press. The press must needs cater for its readers, and so we have a press set up to the standard of the people. New Zealand is well served with the world’s news. This is due to the composite management, irrespective of poli-1 ties or anything else, governing the association of newspapers which is responsible for the news supply. The world’s news is well supplied. That the public are grateful for the well conducted character of its press service is evidenced by the uniform success attending the newspapers of New Zealand which though not wealthy “carry on” uninterruptedly.

Tlio tinilv disinfection of the house, the office, tlie factory, tlio school, and. all places where neopip congregate, is ahsolutelv necessary and Jeves’ Fluid has for fifty years been acknowledged the best disinfectant TT«r» Jeves’ Fluid for the purpose. Nothing better. Tenders are invited in this issue for the purchase of the Erin-go-Urngh water race, Greenstone. Tenders close on lltli March with Hon Minister of Mines. Tested in thousands of kitchens, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others—worth more. An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOI.FJTS SCHNAITS.

A meeting of the Hokitika Beautifving Association takes place- at the Town Halli to-niglit at 7 o’cleek. A public meeting will be held at Kokntahi on Saturday next at 8 p.m. to arrange for a suitable send-off to Mrs and Master Evemlen, of Rimu. Sir George Hunter, M.P. for Wnipawa, was married at Wellington on Thursday, to Mrs E. M. Mtlliro, of The Terrace, Wellington, The ceremony was performed by the Rev Fielden Taylor. The ladies prize kindly given by Mr Jns King for the euchre tournament to be held oil Friday next. March 3rd. i.-l valued at otic guinea, and the gent’s given by Mr J. A. Murdoch, is valued at itile guilk-a. Admission to ihe euchre tournament |s one shilliHr, and to the fiance oiie shilling,

The new elec; torn I bouhdafies have been approved a lid arß aboilt to be gazetted. The Hoiiildhries as fixe 1' by tlie Electoral Commission,'rs were announced some months ago. Since then the commissioners have li.-ar.l appeals and have made a lew n iimr adjustments. The alterations are no*, important in any aso.

One of the drawback of I raining vi --tlis for (jositioUs as lead; us is that quire a number merely take advantage of the facilities for training to equip themselves lot’ other professions, ihur blocking the avenue to the t .-aching profession alld making use oi grants which were ifever intended for that purpose. To obviate this pupil-teachers and probationers are required to enter into a bond to serve as teachers for a certain period after their training has been completed.

Several parties of miners are engaged in prospecting work on the Coromandel goldfields. Reports from that district state that the search for gold is proceeding in sixteen different localities. Auriferous quartz is stated to have been discovered in two places at the Mahakirau, on the Tiki Hills; in two places in the Tokatea Ranges; at Kuaotuni; at the Motliangi and at other points between Coromandel and Cabbage Bay. Small parcels of picked stone have been bagged, find nro awaiting bittlei'-y tl'clUmtiilt ill bile (if two cf the lopaiitibs inciltionfid;

The. secretary of. the Cycling Club, Hokitika, lias received the following letter : —“The improvements whicl are being effected 'by your club on the cycling track of Cass Square are much appreciated. The Hokitika Beautifying Society hopes, in conjunction with the Borough Council, to ultimately make the Square the finest recreation and sports ground oil the Wo-d Coast, and it' the various clubs "ill give the same ] radical assistance that tile members of your club are giving, it will stimulate greater interest in the Work. 1 have pleasure in ein losing a cheque- for Cl Is as a prize ill your iiext coinpetition. Faithfully youisi 11, 1., Michel.’’

An Auckland teiegritm da Ps that the hail of tiloil oil Percy liroadhurst, who liiici failed to appear at the criminal sessions on a charge of conspiracy to defraud, was estreated by Mr Justice Stringer. Mis Honour said he was satisfied that the surety had not taken sufficient precautions to ensure the at tendance of the accused. He had consulted with Mr Justice Herdnian, and they 1 ad decided that in future bondsiik n must understand that they would rt be excused unless they could sntisfythe Court that they had taken all reasonable- steps to keep in touch with the accused person, and acted promptly if they saw any reason to susp.-ct that be might Hot attend. The Milliliter of Public Works, who is due ill the district ill about il fortnight’s time, will have with hint, his private secretary (Ml 1 AitkPh). the En-gineer-in-Chief (Mr F. W, F'urkert), and the Resident Engineer (Mr J. D. Gillies). Overseer Carroll will he the escort of the party lVolll Waiho South. The party will proceed to the Waiho by car, and from thence oil horse-back. It is hoped the Ministerial party will pass over the tramway of Stuart and Chapman, Ltd., between Ross and the IVaitalia Junction, and the Minister has been asked specially to visit Waitaha Settlement. Mr Seddon, M.l*., will not he nb e to accompany the Minister,

A reference to his proposal candidature for Parliament was made by General Sir Andrew Bussell at a return cd soldiers’ reception at Nelson last we k. He said lie was going to stand ,as an Independent, and that if he got into Parliament lie -hoped he could work with other returned soldier members. He was not looking for political honours in the ordinary sense of the word, but felt that if be eti'A-red Parliament he would be able to talk without feeling that lie was giving away party secrets, or trying to infiuellre mombers from a party point of view. In that capacity lie might he of some use. “Of course,” lie laughingly concluded, “it is on the cards that I will not get in. There are already Government and Liberal candidates out, and there is hound to be a Labour uric, in fact, 1 don’t know who is going to vote for me.”

Owing to a misunderstanding particularly amongst the country clients, we beg to notify that the old establish. ‘ ed business of Mark Sprot and Co., is being carried on, as heretofore, in the old premises in Mack ay Street, Greymouth, formerly used as produce stores, exactly opposite the two storey brick building, where we will be pleased to meet old and new clients. Our agencies- are; The Atlas Fire, Marine, and Accident Co.; the National Mutual Life Association; Little’s Sheep Dips; Ford Cars, Trucks and Parts; Daniel Crawford’s and Harvey’s Scotch Whiskies (bo-ttled in Scotland); Dunollie Coal etc., etc. We are prepared to bold - auction sales of stock, property, and furniture in town or district, undertake valuations, supply produce of any description, and generally to meet the requirements of customers. The business is under the personal supervision of Mr J. D. Lynch in every detail.— Advt.

MOTOR ACCESSORIES: which reduce the cost of motoring. “Air-fric-tion” Carburettors, “King Oilers,” “Inland” Piston Rings, “Permatitie” repair outfits, spark plugs, radiator compound, etc., obtainable from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, vastly sip ' perior to all other f

In connection with the signatures to a Woodstock notice on. Saturday, the last one should have read Mrs A. Muir, not Miss A. Irwin; as printed. The Chairman (Mr A ,H, Lawn), and members of the hokitikn Swimming Club will meet Miss Kellerman on arrival on Wednesday morning and give her a formal reception. We are specially requested to state that Miss Annette Kellerman is to bring her glass tank, and tlie full show, the same as given at the big centres. The theatre Will be specially lighted for the occasioni Saturday's “ Lyttelton Times" says that Mr IE J, E'vaiis, of Hokitika * has written th@ special article for Monday’s (to-day’s) issue of tlie ‘‘Lyttelton Times,” tiie subject being “ HydroElectric Power— The Wliitti Coal Re-

stmi'ces Of Westland.” The A. and A. Stores publish to-day a sjiecial list of tinned fish at cut rates, which will defy competition. Our firm has also landed a full range of English china, including some tempting lines of cups and saucers, also some splendid value in Belgium tumblers. Inspection invited.

Mr Hairy (Jordon, touring manager for the Annette Kellerman Company, including her Tivoli Follies, is in town making arrangements for the. season on Wednesday and Thursday. Air Gordo’s last visit wits with tlie Tog.cs and Louis At sacO, tile violinist:

Air T. E. Y. Seddoii, M.P., advised tlie civic and County authorities today that the Hon -las. Anderson, Afinister of Alines, would arrive on the Coast on Thursday 'evening, and Would visit Kumara on Friday morning in regard to the disposal of tlie Kumara wafer race. Mr Seddoii is anxious that representatives of tlie AYest Coast local bodies should meet the Afinister at Kumara, and confer in regard to the future of the water-race, flic fate of which means so much to the district. Mr Seddoii expects that the Hon Minister will visit Hokitika on Friday afternoon for the ptiipose of inspecting the Rimtt Flat dredge, and go north again on Saturday.

Mi‘ W: P: Altfrglin, District Land Pegs it r:ir. jixamiiler of Titles, Registrar Of Dt'cds, Assistant-Registrar of Companies, ilnd Deputy Coriimissioner of Stamps for Westland for the last fourteen years, has received notice of transfer as District Land Registrar; Examiner cf Titles and Registration of Deeds for Otago, with .headquarters at Dunedin, for which city lie will shortly lej,ive. Air Alorgan is a son of Mr W. Alorgan of Lake Brunner. During bis lengthy term of office in Hokitika lie has lul l a long list of duties to perform, the amusement tax adding considerably to his duties as cc.lector thereof. His denature fron Hokitika will bts regretted by main friends.

Our Kanieri coiTespcllJeltt writes; At Kaiiieri oil Friday eveii.iig, Constable T: A. Evelldeii wits larewelled by tiies meitibers of the Kaiiieri Rifle Club df which he iiiis boefi the eiihusir.stic President for some years. The function took the form of a very enjoyable social, consisting of song and story. During the evening, Air Fvenden was p.esented bv Mr R. Wells, the Chairman, with a, handsome set of carvers as a small token of the esteem in which lie was held by the Club :,nd the best of good wishes wore expressed by all the members to him and his family for their future happiness and prosperity. Air Fvenden feelingly replied and ill tlie course of bis remarks stated that he was olferitlg to tini Club for competition ,n trophy to lie won in a. three days’ shoot at 301). u'X). and COO yards. The siilgiiig of “Auid La.tig Svite” find the National -A ttthoin brought the evening to a close.

A very stnrtrt lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafore blouses suitable for the holidays are creating a great demand at Schroder and Co’s; who also stock a fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk underwear.—Advt

M.ILL and FACTORY SUPPLIES cf all descriptions obtainable from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch, including belt dressing, “Climax” packing, lubricants, electin' lamps, lathes, machine tools, pumps, etc. All stores are giving away “NORUBBING” Lmuulty Help at Is a packet! So litre is voitr chance to procure it. . Bring down the cost of living. You have it in your own hands. Refuse to buy goods at .high prices. Transfer your custom to McGruer’s, the leading spot cash drapers, the firm that brought the drapery prices down. Now on, great summer sale, wonderful bargains in every department. Pay a visit early to McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS Ii an efTpo* ! '’o hekl;h preservative