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Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1922, Page 2

Community singing is ail the rage in New Zealand just now, and is about to he introduced in Hokitika. Its oh o ;t is to promote cheerfulness among t’uo people. It is very fitting that tie fi.rlt occasion on which it should he tried here, it should he used with t’:e obje.it of endeavouring to raise funds t > brii g cheerfulness into the lives of the blind. In Australia towards the end of laut year, community singing had a gre it vogue. In the ease of Melbourne, t!ie movement cnlininated'in a Music Week wherein all through tho city and its environs, conceits and singing of all description were the order of both the day and night. At the workshops the dinner hour was given up to singing. lj> the tea rooms and halls a portion af the afternoon was set apart for eh ir js singing. Night-time was the gala occasion. Church choirs, music clubs and all musical organisations had their gatherings, and Melbourne resounded wifjh music. Dame Melba lent her patronage to the week, the culminating event of which was a great gathering of so trie thousands of people in the Exhibition Building, where Melba sang to tl|e masses, who in turn lifted up their great volume of voices in joyful son;*;. Music week is to he an annual eveqt in Melbourne, and it grew out of community singing. In entering upon tl>e experiment here folk will find it a pleasurable venture, The proposal i s jo re.

vive some of the old songs and most familiar choruses and the audience will j provide very largely their own enter- ’ tuinment. Solos of well known will he interspersed, and altogether a very happy gathering should us L. Old and young should enjoy ti e oceasijit. Tne songs of yesterday will mingle wi.h the pi pub r chu. i.ses if to-.lay and each and all wiil'find some familiar air in which they may j is a novel experim ’lit but t e si.c. ess eI-ewhere ] rotnises distinct sueiess hc.e. Tun retirement of Mr B. Ward from the position of County Chi i linn, <l’ e to the effuxion of time, is an event of some remark, seeing that Mr Ward proved a very capable executive officer for the Westland County Council doling liis term of office. Tne past year was a busy and important one for the Council, loans being raised for district works, a motor lorry being purchased, and other matters out of the usual course being dealt with. The question of road maintenance has become something of a problem as a result of the heavier an ( | speedier means of tiansport developing. Mr Waul dealt with that issue in a practical way. A beginning was made with the purchase of a motor tipping lorry which ensures the work being more quickly and therefore more effectively dealt with. But owing to the wide range of roads to be treated and particularly as a result of the continued "et weather, Mr Ward had to direct the thoughts of the Council in other directions and a very fair attempt has been made to secure the co-operation of the motor lorry p.roprietods in maintaining the rrfads. This was a very important side of Mr Ward’s work. At the Council table and generally in the work of the local body hi- lias proved a very capable ehaiim ni and executive officer. His successor is Mr .Jeffries who has yet to win his spins in County government. Air Je!"fties. however, has an exceptionally good knowledge of tho whole district, am) is well versed in the methods of local government. He should prove a ’ very capable successor to Mr Ward and assist in directing the affairs of tho County Council very effectively. The Council is an active body ready to assist in all local progress and Mr Jeffries should find plenty of scope for his activities in flic direction of progress having the faith lie has in the prospering future of Westland.

A ball will he held in the Koiterangi I’lildie Hall on Wednesday next in aid ■ I tin’ funds of the Kokafahi Football Club.

Arriving Fridayc-iuoming, fresh groper. crayfish, oyjwrs and smoked barracoota. FresM#ggs. Order early. McVirar and Shannon. Commercial Supper Rooms, Revell St.—Ailvt.

The death toil; pi ice at Wei ington on Tuesday of Mr K. Xordon, for many years, Secretary of the Canterbury Licensed Victuallers Association, a well known supporter of the various s|o ting bodies and editor of the Masonic join - mil ‘The Craftsman.”

Many old residents will hear with regret of the death on Friday last, ot Miss Alice Kawden, Matron of Tauranga Hospital. Deceased was a daughter ol the late Air Harry’ Bawden, formerly a well-known grocer in Xort i Revill Street. Deceased was very popular with all who knew her. She had been in tailing health for some time.

Make up your mind that this wintei you will have all the generous overcoat luxury your money will command. So go where the good overcoats are and examine them; 1(1 per cent, reduction of all men’s and hoys’ tweed and rainproof coats for 14 days. You can buy men’s overcoats both in tweed and rainproof materials from 59s Gd. all good coats too, nothing shoddy at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. Largest outfitters in the Dominion.—Ailvt.

Our local saw milling industry is suffering a temporary .setback, and some of the mills are closing down, while others are retiming hands. The white pine market affected by the Australian trade has shown s drop of five shillings per hundred, while there is a scarcity of orders. It is said that a recent large shipment of white pine sent away from Greynionth and valued in the region of £12.000 went purely on consignment to go into stock in Melbourne. This condition of the market is had for this district, and restriction of output has to he imposed. One of the causes leading up to this unfavourable condition of affairs is the rush of Baltic timber into Australia. Recently three large bottoms brought some thirteen million feet into Australia .the freight being 3s 3d. as against a freight of 7s 6d from New Zealand. The handienn in this respect is at once n'dnithle. There are hopes that when the reciprocal arrangements between New Zealand and Australia are disclosed shortly, something favourable to the Dominion trade will he revealed. This, however, is only speculative, but, it is hoped something will soon transpire which will assist, the industry to return to its norma) activities, and he the important factor in employment it has been now for so long past, assuring the general prosperity of the district.

An inquest was held at the Police Station vesterdav evening touching the death of James Smeiton who passed away suddenly in Revell Street yesterday miming. Mr D. J. Evans, District Coroner, nresid’d. Evidence was given b- Dr I. Bruce Baird. Constable McViiupv. Messrs D. Clark and E. C. Treihev. The evidence led hv Sergt King went to show that the deceased im'-rcd Toohev’s shop for the purpose ef ar-nigbig to take a gate at the snorts meeting yesterday. Air Toohov i... t add’oesed Smeaton. who suddenly e-llaos-i without lenlving. Tl‘ was e”c.rhf 111 bis fall, and laid on his hack, Medical aid was summoned and the police ealh’d. Restoratives were offered. but when Dr To’chelmnnn arrived mi a few minutes, life was pronounced cx-Miiet. The death was very sudden—a few moments only passing. Dr Baird who Md a nos* mortem examination, said death was due to aneurysm of the aorta, and from that immediate cause death would certainly he very sudden. \ verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony. Deceased who was a widower residing in Hampden Street, was 79 years of age.

An Inspection of the following will convince yon of the quality of goods selling at Air AV. Rtopforth’s. Boy’s all wool grey heather jerseys from Rs Oil, men’s' from 11s 6d, cardigan jackets from 18s (id, Petone all-wool singlets and pants front 8s Oil, all-wool mufflers from 5s 6d; also shirts, collars, ties, overcoats, towels etc. at prices to suit.—Advt. One UNDERWRITERS’ EXTINGUISHER will put out more fire than many pails of water and with very much less damage. Always ready for instant service. Booklet from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Rqtv, Christchurch.

Catholic- residents arc notified that Mass will he celebrated in Kokn’ubi on Sunday next Olay - > ‘Hh) at 8 a.m. and at One Mile Hall, Arahura, at 10 a.m. A seven aside football tournament and drop and place kicking competition will he held on Cass Square on June 3rd. Particulars appear in this issue. Nominations for all events close on Mon day next at 7 p.m. Now that we are getting cold and snappy (lacs and nig. _>on will iin . it lucl'ssary to .have warm nmlerweai an 1 blankets on hand. A visit to Lio.vd’s will prove of benefit. Me have t.eecv lined and all wool vests and bloomers in all siz s. wtirm hosiery, con.fv nights, hkmkets in all sizes and a eights and eiderdowns. Pi ices to suit every purse. —Advt. Overcoat time now! at the “11. H.” per fourteen days we are allowing 10 per cent, reducion olf all overcoats, jjuy now! The weather has set m cold and our oiler will not last longer than 14 days. Men’s tweed overcoats, oJs tat. Smart gabardine raincoats from 59s 6d. I.e llov oily convas coats now ids Ocl. Bov’s oilskins 19s. men’s “7s (id buttertlvs roadmen’s coats ail reduced N.Z. Clothing Factory, largest ""‘utters in the Dominion. Advt The eouceert in the l»wn H-ll 1 st evening in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Beautifying Association i nssed off, very successfully. There was a fair audience prenent and the ptogramme submitted proved ve.y enj..ya|,le. ft was as follows : —S- led am •‘May Tune” McLean's orcliest.a; Song “My Ships”, Miss E. Kelly (enco.cd); Flute solo “Life Ft us Cherts..” Mr T. Uvlie (encored); Song “The old Bassoon,” Air L. Aldiidge (encored); Seng Miss D. Shaiid; pianoforte duct, Misses Streeter (encored); Song Mr F. Lovatt. Hon. H. L. Michel then thanked the audience for their attendance, Mr Gibbons and those associated with him lor the excellent programme submitted, and referred at some length to the work of the Beautifying Association in the past and their aims in the future, asking for a continuance of the loyal support given during the past year in their work to improve the general ap- , earanee of the town. The second half of the programme was then proceeded with consisting of Orchestral selection ••Garden Dance” McLean’s Orchestra; Solo, Mr H. E. Caldwell; recitation Miss B. Hickson; Solo, Mr Lovatt; vo. cal duet. Mis s Morris and Aysu» (euI cored); solo. Air L. Aldridge (encored); I recitation. Air Carter; monologue, Air E. AfcFaciyen ; and selection by McLean’s Ore best ia. The National An. them was the concluding item. The accompanists during the evening were .Misses Giese. Daly, Webster, Wylie and Morris.

Shopkeepers will oblige by ordering early “Keep Smiling” pumice soap,

“Keep Smiling” hoot polish, “Keep Smiling” floor polish to facilitate prompt del.very.—Houston and Co., wholesale agents for “Keep Smiling.” That the public appreciate good value * R quite evident by the number of people who visit “Patei son's” when in town. AVe have still a few sample stockings in cashmere and silk, also men’s sucks, and if you have not already purchased vour winter requirements do so at once while you have the opportunity. A fmther consignment of blankets just to hand in white and grey. Single 29s 6d; three-quarter 37s 6d and double 49s 6d. Prepare for the cob weather. AA’onderful values in men’t clothing etc. Agents for O. Tnvlor and Co., Expert Dyeis and Dry French Cleaners. Box 86 “Pateisons”, Cash Drapers. Opposite National Bank, Revell St. Atail orders promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Advt.

Special big purchase of Glasson and Co., Greymouth and AA’estport stocks bought at a great discount tor cash. Big giant clearing sale commences on Friday, May 19th. This is the best value purchase we ever made. AA’e can now give you extra value. Big preparations have been made for this big sale. Look out for price list. This is the occasion of good investment sensational saving if you act now. AlcGrticr and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

Advice to motorists:—Get “OIL DAG.” Lubricates even when there is no oil. Reduces wear, friction and carbonising. Prevents pitting of valves, improves comprosdon. Manning A!eel’inerv Co., 5 Bedlord Bow, ( Itris*ehnrcli.