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Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1922, Page 2

Territorials and Senior Cadets are notified that all pardes are cancelled until further notice.

An invitation to the A. and I*. social to he held on Friday evening at Preston's appears in this issiipy A grand euchre tfPirnai/cnt will he held in the PiiblioemillVliimii, on Wednesday evening jjniext, n aid of St John’s Four valuable prizes. Admission Ijf— Advt.

Furniture of distinction anj quality at lowest prices is always obtainable at Harley’s furnishing warehouse, Greymouth. All orders are packed and railed free to Hokitika and despatch of goods promptly given. The Firm’s replace advertisement appears in this issue.

The weekly tournament and dance will bo held at St MursS Club Rooms cm to-morrow (WedtUPday) evening. Good prizes will la(P given for the Euelire and undenjfTlie new arrange, incuts dancers ape especially catered for, to start it|rß p.m. sharp. Admission Is. —Achi*. Owing tq the wetv-wenther and having- been unwell drfing the last week, Mr Sliivas (representative for Tymons and Co.) has tift-ided to postpone his trip South He hopes the delay will his customers, and msures them when he comes they wiltyget the best possible value for their money.—Advt.

In connection with Sunday pictures at G-reymouth, in spite of the decision of the Magistrate given on Saturdaylast, further displays were given on the following evening; and it is understood that informations have again been laid by the Polioe against Messrs T. Pollard and A. Behan, picture-show proprietors, in Connection therewith, contrary to Section 17 of the Police Offences Act. The eases will probably be heard at the Grey-mouth Magistrate’s Court on Monday next. In giving judgment in the previous cases it was stated that the maximum penalty was a fine of 20s.

In connection with the Winter School which opened yesterday, the agricultural instructors and a number of farmers visited the Hokitika racecourse, where Mr Dalgliesh, Fields’ Instructor, explained the difficulties in the drainage of forest terrace lands when lieing rendered suitable for agriculture. The large cleared area was inspected, and the different mixtures of grasses discussed. Tlte effect of the shaft drainage was noted, and the difficulties recognised. In one instance where a shaft was not operating, Mr P. Renton lowered a charge of dynamite to the bottom of the shaft, and with a long fuse the charge was exploded. The result was a clearance below, and the gradual draining away of the water. Afterwards Cass Square was inspected, and the value of lime on the lately ploughed area, ns against the part which had not been treated was noted and commented upon. The visiting exports all recognised the difficulties besetting the settler here in regard to drainage, and the best cure advanced was drains and more drains. Among those present at the demonstration was Mr Strawbridge, Government drainage ' engineer for Westland. Mr Strawbridge haR lately completed a survey of the swam plands at Kokatahi stretching from Taminelli creek towards the factory, and is at present engaged ' levelling the Koiterangi swamp lands in the vicinity of the Maori lands. Mr Strawbridge was able to explain a good deal about the subsoil and the difficulties there were in dealing with the tight pan below. I

Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs sports coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Liskurl mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rugs, all at favourable prices. Inspection .-orqirlly invited.—Advt.

Refuse substitutes. Insist on "NA-> JBOL,” scientific remedy and preventive of cough p and polds (SO doses is foods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Far Goughs and Golds*, nwr f|s|j

The Wakaiti, from Okuru, arrived off ♦lie bar last night, and'entered port at 1 p.m. to-day. Beyond the use of only one engine, the trip was without incident. In at least three instances prosecutions are to take place in respect to heavily laden vehicles being taken over roads and bridges whereon the weight of the traffic has been restricted. The lecturers ’ and pupils attending' the Winter School are visiting Ivokatahi this afternoon and evening. Special addresses are being given in the country in connection with the Winter Show which promises to be a great success.

A childrens’ social will be held in All Saints’ Schoolroom on Thursday next at 7.30 p,m., in aid of the Baby’s Stall of the coming bazaar. Supper provided. Admission, children sixpence.— Advt. /

The euchre tournament and dance in the One Mile Hall/Arahura Valley, on Friday neit, Mqy 19th, in aid of Baxter’s Mill Fund promises to he very successful. Music by Mr Reynolds. Admission, gentlemen 2; ladies Is.— Advt.

Mr Geo. Ironside, M.P.S., who has received appointment ns manager of the Christchurch United Friendly Societies’ Dispensary, is an oid Lytteb ton hoy, the son of Mr A. W. Ironside, late governor of the Hokitika and Lyttelton Gaols. lie has had an extensive ox) orieuee in all branches of his profession. He enlisted in the N.Z.E.I-. and left New Zealand with the 2nd Reinforcements. He served four years with the Field Ambulance in Egypt, France and England.

The Winter school will he continued at the Town Hall to-morrow morning when several subjects affecting farmers will come up for treatment. In the afternoon a visit is to be paid to the power house at Kanicri Forks and also to Lake Kanieri. To-morrow night an illustrated lecture by Professor Cond. liffc will be given at the Town Hall. The subject will be “England in the Middle Ages”—at a time when rural life in the Homeland was the predominant feature. The lecture which will lie illustrated with a fine series of pictures will he free. After the lecture to-morrow night, the School will pay a visit to the Chrysanthemum Show at the All Saints Schoolroom;

As yesterday afternoon turned out, very wet, and it was not considered advisable l for the ladies to visit the racecourse in connection with the field demonstrations there, Professor Shelley- very kindly undertook to give the teachers a; special address at St Andrew’s Hall. The subject was "The Modern Tendencies in Education,” and the students had a most delightful time, listening to the Professor who gave an engrossing exposition of his subject. The ladies and gentlemen present were loud in their praises of the very- pleasant and informative time spent with Professor Shelley.

The first day of the Winter Schoo* was brought to a close yesterday by a splendid address at the Town Hall last evening, by Professor Shelley. The subject was “Modern Drama” and there was a fair attendance, but nothing ill proportion to the treat provided. Pro fessor Shelley is a Ilian of literature, widely read and extremely well informed. He gave a graphic exposition of the conditions leading up to the revival of drama in these modern times—coveted by a period of the last 50 years. In the interval since Shakespeare’s time, nothing of no’.e had been produced, and the fresh vein in the dramatic motive emanated from Norway- where Hendrik Ibsen began to pom-tray social subjects for the stage, as a means to awaken the public con science to the realities of life. The drama is a most useful vehicle to that end, for the spoken and acted word are so much more potent than the mere record of the same views in cold print. Ibsen’s mission was realised bv Englishmen, and so Bernard Shaw, Drink water, Goldswortiiy, Barrie and others took up the parable and in their own delightful way, used the drama for tli? furtherance of their advanced thought The Professor finally turned to Barrie, and read the ore act play “The Twelve Pound Look,” giving a most delightful reading and every- value to all tin points of the play. The hour allotte’ to the lecture passed all too quickly for the audience, who enjoyed every moment of the proceedings. A very cordial vote of thanks was moved to Professor Shelley- and carried by prolonged acclamation. The remaining evening lectures should draw crowded attendances so interesting and elevating are the subject mutter of the addresses.

Can you boot thisp Striped brown Turkish towels 4s 9d per pair, extra large 22iu by 48in 5s 9d per pair, best quality- 80in white sheeting at 4s lid per yd ; also football trousers, belts etc. at W. Stopforth’s, opposite W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

For Influenza, take Woods’ Great |Vp|: srinint Cure

Dairymen, farmers : Special reduction of 15 per cent in prices of CERES SEPARATORS. Hrief period only. Buy now and save pounds. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row; Christchurch.