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Hokitika Guardian, 6 April 1923, Page 2

The Town Cleric notifies that the supplementary roll for the District Electors’ List closes on Thursday next, lddi inst at -1 p.m.

A meeting of the Committeo of the Westland Racing Club will he held on Monday night to settle accounts in connection with the late race meeting.

The adjourned meeting of the Licensed Victuallers will he held at the County Chambers at 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon to consider the reports in regard to the increase of accommodation for the town.

The Ilorough Council notifies in this issue that Mr John Fox has been appointed Inspector of Nuisances find Waterworks, Registrar of Dogs, Poundkeeper and Collector of rates, licenses and fees of the Borough of Hokitika, from April Ist.

At the Wain la sports a man handling an iron ball weighing LI lb for the heavy weight-throwing event, let it slip out of his hand, and it si ruck a child of four on the forehead, inflicting a terrible gash. The little sullerer was speedily conveyed to the hospital, where the matron put in several stitches, and the little fellow is doing well. He is the youngest son of Mr If. Smith, of Waiuta.

The use of turnips as a cattle feed is stronglv deprecated by many engaged in the dairy industry. The conference of dairy factory manager.-, recently held at Auckland decided to renew their protest at the custom, and carried a resolution expressing the conviction that ••turnips should not he grown for the leoding of dairy cattle, v. hose milk or cream is used for butter or cheese manufacture or oilier dairy products.''

To lie rated by a imiiil.r council foi land which you do not possess and which does not even exist is perhaps a unique experience, but that is the position of a ratepayer of the Inglewood County (says the ‘•’iaranaki Herald.") The land has been assessed, hut the “owner ’ claims that it does not exist, though he is naturally

anxious to discover it. The position is supposed to have arisen through a surveyor s mistake.

Saturday last marked the eightythird anniversary of the landing oi the first settlers on the shores which were subsequently to become the site ot New Plymouth. On March .'II, 1H!, the William Bryant, after a long voy-

age from Plymouth, was anchored v m th roadsteal o(f Moturoa, and, of the hardy band of settlers who lauded that wav. it is believed that only two survive, viz.. Mrs I!. H. Ward, of Waitaia, and Mr J. K. Rcvoll. Mrs Ward was then a girl, and Mr Revcll was a babv.

One of the oldest residents of Toiara Elat, Mr Hugh McLaughlin, a highlyrespected citizen of 50 years’ standing in tiic distiicl, died at his residence yesterday morning, aged El. -Ml' McLaughlin pursued the occupation of a farmer, which, even to the last, wa< bis favourite bobby. His wile died some years ago and lie leaves a family of eight four hoys, John. Henry, Joseph, and Neil (Taurauga). nil ! Arthur Toiara Flat . and four daughters, Mrs J. P. Doolan (Toiara Flat). Mrs W. 11 iley 'Cobden). Mrs Gavin Shanks iC'ohdcn). and Miss Kathleen McLaughlin, who lives at home. An inquest was held at the Liv.vnioiiih ('mu 1 house yesterday morning before Mr F. H. Kilgour <ncimg-( orolier) and a jury ol four, into the death of l.eo Francis Kidd, v.lm was louvd banged at Goal ( reck yesterday morning. Sergeant Fryer conducted the proceedings oil behall oi tbe police. Evidence of the finding oi the body and of the following letter was given: “Goal ('icelt. 3M'23. Dear Father,1 have taken my life as there is nothing in this world for me. 1 am going to lily dear mother. Good-bye to all that I love so dear.—-Tour loving son, l.eo. Please give me a decent funeral." After hearing further evidence the imy, after a short retirement, returned a verdict as billows:— "The deceased, l.eo Ennuis Kidd, commit tod suicide whilst temporarily of unsound mind."

Referring to the denial given hy the Prime Minister to the runmiir that Ino Education Hoard Vote was to he cut liy when the next Estimates were prepared, the April number oi

"National Education” states : —e timl that so far as the rumour applied to the next Parliamentary Estimates there is nothing in it. Vt hat our informant meant to convoy was this: A very large stun of money has been saved out of the last authorisation for educational expenditure by the adoption of a cheese-paring policy that is now beginning to he teit everywhere. In other words, the Government is not spending on education the amount of money which Parliament authorised it to spend. CM,(XX), it. is stated, is really an under-estimate. It almost looks ns if the Government had proviouslv desired to make a cut in ihe Education Vote, and, to avoid unpleasantness. had taken this circuitous method of doing it."

At the apprenticeship eonlcrenee called by the Minister of Labour, and heltl at Wellington, the problem ol scarcity of apprentices, and its serious etfeet upon Ihe skilled occupations iu New Zealand, is to be the subject of discussion. The question has been the subject of ti Koval Commission in New Smith Wales. It lias demanded oflicial attention in many other countries, and the Government in New Zealand has decided that the time lias arrived to secure, it possible by legislation, such conditions as will attract ail adequate supply of apprentices to maintain the skilled trades in effective strength, which is not the ease at present. The Minister’s intention is to have all sides of the question investigated. lie lias therefore invited trade unions, employers’ federations, industrial associations and other bodies in-tc-re.-led in the subject to elect delegates to the conference, which will he asl-ed to frame proposals for incorporation in legislation. As the proposed Hill will go through the usual course of consideration by the Labour Pills Committee of the House of Representatives opportunity will be given of submitting evidence ->n its proposals. It is hoped that, eventually, a measure "ill emerge embodying the best ideas for effectively encouraging apprenticeship on lines which will secure the co-operation of both employers and workmen.

A creditable reflection! See how floors and furniture shine when polished with liquid “TAX-OL.”

A saving worth making. Our inillinerv this season is the best for some years and the prices are petty. Models from 355, trimmed velours 32s fid, untrimmed fur velours 27s fid. "We are also showing a good range or woollen jumpers and cardigans. Our selection of marabouts is the best on the Coast. —Addisons.—Advt.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to ell oUro stinmWDts-

The Gazette notifies tho appointment of William Meldrtim as chairman and Charles William Carver a.s clerk to the Westland Licensing Committee. .

Included in the last list of Justices of the Peace, gazetted, appears the names of AYilliarn Alexander Jamieson of Koiterangi, Frederick Walter Shallerass of Greyinouth.

In connection with the coming football season nominations for the Third Grade competitions will be received by the Westland Sub-Cnion up to Monday evening.

Messrs W. McKay and Son., notify seasonable lines in Gents’ Fish Brand Oilcoats at 19s fid ; Gents Canvas Coats riding or walking at 355; Gens all-wool tweed overcoats from 55>.

Opening Dance! To-morrow Night! At the Supreme llall the Kiwi Football Club are opening their Assemblies. Good music. Good floor. Dancing commences at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Admission Is. Advt.

“It may be possible to make a small reduction in the telephone charges as announced hv the Minister, and before very long proposals in ibis direction will bo placed before him.” remarked Air A. T. Markmnn. Assistant-Secre-tary of the Post and Telegraph Department to a “Daily News" representative at New Plymouth.

The New Zealand Meat Producers Board has received cable advice limn the Port ,of Mnmiliester Authorities to the efl'eei tout there has been a drastic revision in the handling rates from alongside ship for frozen meat and other produce, resulting in a considerable reduction viz: Storing, including one week’s rent, reduced front 3Gs per ton. to 12s per ton, and (Is C l per ton per week alter the first week.

The golden wedding of Air and Airs James Quinn took phu - at their residence “Airden." Afokihinui, on Alonday. Mr and Airs Quinn have lived mi the AYest Coast [or It) years, and for 33 years have resided at Alokihinui. They .are held in v ry high esteem in the "district and many congratulations were roc: 'wd. Air and Airs .las lluntor (best man and bridesmaid at tbe wedding in Scotland) were present. There are two sons in America, and mi,, in the district, and three daughters. one being Nurse Quinn of tbe District Hospital. There are 21 giandi liildi . n.

Some specially big values in Alell's Rendv-io-AYenr Suits arc announced this week by Messrs Paterson and J.loyd. lie veil St., (ncpixite National Hank). It is seldom that a man has an opportunity o! purchasing a stylishly cut and really well made suit at prices ranging from 75s upwards. Tins is what Ale.--as Paterson and Lloyd arc now offering. Good serviceable materials have been used in the manufacture of these suits—Loth inside and cut and they will give lasting service and complete satisfaction to the purchaser. Alen who make Messrs Paters,m and Lloyd the headquarters for their clothing requirements are always well-dressed, fur this up-to-date finn keeps only the Le<t stock on its shelves. Note the address. Revcll Ft. (Opp. National Bank.)

Goats , f charm and durability. Ihe new- styles are , xeeplionclly attractive, embracing tbe very latest ideas '"o.n the centres of the Old World. Sonm have fur collars, and are .nr-hned. whil,. ~11 are .suggestive of warmth, elegance and comfort. In the matter of finidi and workmanship these coats are perfect in every detail, -elect > Olll u .w coat here lor satisfaction. AlcGriief’s Limited. Hokitika and Greymouth.

As .Madame Menore. ike fashion Furrier, is importing direct Mom England and America quality fur garments, her prices are exceedingly reasonable and she is doing a huge business at her Salon, corner of Cashel and Colombo Streets. Christchurch. She welcomes enquiries irom tin* Coast. Advt. Just landed a consignment, of 200 cases various varieties dessert and cooking apples: also Of) J eases tomatoes.—Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (phone, No 2.)- -Advt.