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Hokitika Guardian, 13 April 1922, Page 2

The hospital levy proposed for this year came in for lees criticism 1 1 ':. •

usual at the County Council meeting. The County is the principal contributing local hotly, and its attitude counts for a good deal in the reception accorded the annual levy. The fact that the levy on the County is £330 less than last year, and. £962 less than two years ago, probably eased off the local comment. Still, it must he recognised that the levy on the local bodies and Government over and above the income is very substantial. But there is yet another saving aspect, and that is the proposed reduction in hospital maintenance. It is proposed to reduce the cost of Westland Hospital this year by £1126; Otira, by £IOO, and Kumarn by £306. Tliis practical evidence of economies is something to be thankful for. One special item remarked upon at the County meeting, was the cost of the steam laundry, amounting to £3677. It was represented, however, that this branch had an earning capacity, and instead of being “a white elephant” as was suggested, it would earn sufficient to make the difference in cost a saving. On this aspect it was stated that no provision appeared to be made in the estimates for the recoveries said to be in sight. The Board closed its financial year with a debit of £1,332, but against this were outstanding levies and subsidies to the amount of £1644, and in that respect tho Board had done better than usual. Last year as in previous years, (thanks to Hon G. W. Russell), the Departmental grant of £IOOO had been helpful, but it was indicated this was not now in sight. This is a matter on

wUiuh the local bodies concerned should Concentrate when the Hon Parr, Minister of Hospitals is here shortly. A very good case can he made "out, apart from the precedent established already. .The Board is being asked by the County Council to review the figures of the levj, aiu. no doubt that will he done with every fairness to all concerned

The liability of public authorities to provide roads suitable lor heavy traffic Ims been the subject of an important judgment by the House of Lords. The case was on e which has Involved three years and a. half of litigation. The suit was that of Henry Butt and Coy Ltd., v. the Weston-super-Mare District Council, a.nd the judgment was finally delivered on an appeal case arising out of the action. The question was whether a change in the mode of conducting ordinary traffic, from horse-drawn to mechanically propelled vehicles, if the new inode is itself a, reasonable one, and .generally adopted, is sufficient to constitute /that traffic extraordinary. The action was begun in June 1918; was befoixl the Court of Appeal in March 1919; in the House of Lords in June 1929; went back in May 1921 to the judge who first tried it; and returned to the House of Lords last month. Their lordships dismissed Messrs Butt’s appeal, with costs, being of opinion that in this case there was excessive wet ght causing extraordinary expense in the repair of tho roods. Lord Haldane said it was the duty of the road authority to keep every highway under its control fit to accommodate the ordinary traffic which passed or might ordinarily be expected to pass. Ordinary traffic might change it' the course of time, and the road must he made and kept suitable to serve such changing requirements, but it did not follow that traffic which was ordinarily on some iparticuhvr main road in the neighbourhood which had been made specially fit for it was necessary to be taken as the ordinary traffic forming the standard in the case of a different kind of road near. It could hardly he the intention of the statute, said Lord Haldane, to compel the authority to pul every country lane in such a condition as to be able to carry traffic which only a main road could bear.

It was not unlawful for a person to use the highway, subject to “excessive weight” or “extraordinary traffic” being conducted on the condition of mak ing compensation for damage done. Lord Shaw said the “extraordinary expenses” incurred could not be run up against the private user so as to include more than the most of restoration of the road into a state substantially equal to that in which it was before his excessive wear and tear.

The • Guardian” will nut he published to-morrow (Good Friday).

W. Jeffries and Co.’s usual fortnightly fat stock sale is announced in another column. .The sale takes place on Tuesday 18th., at 10.30 n.m.

It is notified that in connection with the athletic sport*; at Hokitika on Easter Tuesday, tbe afternoon train to Greymouth from Hokitika will leave at 5.15 p.m. and a train will leave Ross at 11.15 a.m. and Hokitika for Ross at 5.30 p.m.

The following ..s the team to represent the Grey Rifle Club in their thatch .with Kanieri Rifle Club on Good Friday on the Greytttoutii range—Messrs C. Richardson, E. Moss, YV. Garth, F. gotherftn, J. Yourlg, F. Stent, J. Kyle, •N. Lawson. Emergencies—A. Baker, W. Kyle, T. Groom.

Special offering to men and boys for Easter weekA discount of 3s in the £ off all suits, tweed trousers, knickers, overcoals. We also have lull stocks of shirts, underwear, ties, sox, etc at Addisons.—Advi.

In the boring operations near Brunner, coal have been discovered at a depth of 114 feet in the Kiwi shaft, aftr several months’ boring. The seam is about 12 feet thick and the coal of good quality. The area is on the old Tynside lease, being a continuation of the Brunner seam. When the seam i s opened up, 100 men will be given employment, in working it.

The condition of Mr Felix Campbell yesterday showed no noticeable change lie being almost all the time unconscious, and the paralysis continuing last evening. As Mr Campbell is now over 86 years of age, his condition is causing his relatives and friends much anxiety. Dr McEvedy, accompanied by Mrs McEvedy, daughter of Mr Felix Campbell are expected to arrive there by to-night’s express, in consequence of Mr Campbell’s serious illness. Mr Thomas Campbell, son of Mr Felix Campbell, who has been absent at Christchurch for the last few weeks, also* 'returns home to-morrow.

Astounding values at “ll.'B’s” reliable footwear at manufacturer’s cost. Read! compare our prices and he convinced. 4 adies’ Oxford lace shoes, 21s, Bostock courts 21s, glace Derby shoes 27s 6d, men’s box-hide dress, hoots 24s 6d, nailed shooters 23s Gd, bluchers 14s lid, hoy’s strong school hoots, (10 to 13), 16s 9d, (1 to 5) ISs 9d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. Largest outfitters in the Dominion.— Advt.

Special Millinery offering for Easter at Addisons: —3s in the £ discount off all our high-grade models usual prices 39s 6d, 455, 49s 6d, 555, 59s 6d and 655, now 33s 6d, 37s 6d, 425, 46s 6d, 50s, and 55s.—Advt.

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