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Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1923, Page 2

The Prime Minister is paidmily perturbed over Oamaru. We arc quite sure it would not have done for the enterprising pressman wim interviewed Mr Massey rs, hag and baggage, he boarded the ferry steamer the other night with the Oamaru polling in his pocket, to have reprinted exactly what the Premier thought about the result. Mr Massey tries hard to excuse his cv.n failure by attributing unlives to tile electors. He forgets they are human beings with minds of their own, and were able to see through his little scheme to cajole the men and women into voting willy nilly for Mr Leo. Tho appeal of the Premier was for practical sympathy to save the face ci the Government, and when the sympathy of the voters went the other way he is constrained to jibe at the sympathy, and consider it is ill-placed with Mr Macplurson. But if anyone was entitled to sympathy it was Mr Alaepherson, and Air Massey practically confessed to that when lie said lie never knew of an election result being reversed when the fresh contest was the outcome of an upsetting petition. Exactly so, and to that extent the folk were sympathetic, and Mr Massey need not try to camouflage the position he finds himself in by any innuendoes calculated to do his opponent a wrong—for Mr Macphcrson appears to have fought fair and above hoard throughout.

The detailed plan setting out the scheme for the Exhibition display as prepared by Mr T. AT. Wor.drofle of Christchurch, who vei.v kindly volunteered to take this matter ill hand, is as m'iglit he expected, an impressive lay-out. An inspection of the plan affords some idea of the scope of tho undertaking, and indicates at once it is an undertaking of some considerable magnitude. The Exhibition space approximates 15,000 square feet, and at the average cost this represents an income of nearly £3.000. Ihe lay-out of the buildings is a very good one. Available premises are utilised to the liost advantage, and what is impoitant the corridors or avenues are commodius The preparation will entail a good deal of work and no doubt the special committee on which this devolves will begin betimes. It will he necessary to lean on the Borough Council for certain concessions in regard to existing open spaces which will he required, but no doubt that body, in view of the interests of the town generally living so much at stake, will do all that is possible to assist. \\ itli the circulation of the Exhibition prospectus there seems no doubt but that there will he a ready demand for space, and that from a display point ol view assured success is in sight.

Reference has been made to the equable climate this district enjoys. It has been remarked that the season is really an all the year round one. without extreme heat or extreme cold in the summer or winter seasons. A return of the thermometer records for last year, l)ears this statement out very fully as the following will show : 1922 Afax. Min. Mean. Average

Tho average mean temperature for six months covering autumn and winter was 51; and for the six months covering Spring and Summer, the average 52? —S- wonderfully even record,

A meeting cf the Building Committee of t!ie 11.5. A. will be held at the Depot premises Re veil Street at 9 o’clock to-morrow evening.

Mr William Searlo invites the support of the doctors of the Southern Riding at the forthcoming County election, to bo held on Wednesday next.

At a meeting of the Canterbury Progress League cm Wednesday 1 , the Chairman stated that from inquiries made by the organiser it was reasonable to expect that the Arthur’s Pass tunnel would he opened for traffic in the second week in June.

To-morrow Night! In the Supreme Hall, the Kiwi Football Cluf> are holding their usual dance. Tire Kumaia team are being invited to attend and a big crowd is expected to roll along. The floor is specially prepared, and a capital night’s dancing is assuied. Admission Is. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

The Government steamer Tutnnokai is about to start on her annual trip to the Kormadcc Islands. She will visit Curtis, Sunday and Macaulay Islands and French Jloclc. The officers and crew will make the usual search for castaways on the uninhabited islands, will inspect food depots, and erect a new depot on Sunday Island.

Writing to “Victor” in “The Wanganui Herald,” under a iccent date, Dick A rust stated that lie fully intended to row Paddon for the championship, but Hadfield got in first with his challenge. Arnst says he will now give up the idea and quit rowing for good, lie says he lias been doing very well with the gun in Sydney. Earnlast month he divided a €'2oo shoot, and n few days later won the championship of Australia. The birds were a strong lot, as may he gathered from the fact that Dick won with 18 kills out of 29 birds.

At a meeting of a local body the other evening a letter was rend from the General .Manager of New Zealand Railways, Mr R. McYilly subscribing himself to the local body—“Yonr obedient servant.” l, f wish he wine our obedient servant,” feelingly remarked one of the local representatives present. The reform of the railways would of course, follow as a matter of course if Mr McYilly were “the obedient servant” < f his employers—that was what was to he inferred from the tone of the interjeelor.

One evening recently a commercial traveller left his motor-car, together with his samples, sianding outside in the street all night at New Plymouth, says tin' “Taranaki Herald." Next morning the samples had disappeared. Tne thief would he considerably disappointed upon opening the eases, as till the bents, being samples,- were for the same foot. The joke, however, was not onlv against the light-lingered gentleman. The owner of the goods visited the police station and laid hi.* complaint regarding the disappearance of his goods, lb- took back with him a cordial written invitation to explain the reason for leaving a car out on a public road unattended at night.

The Grey mouth Bowling Green was the centre of attraction with howlers on Wednesday, says the Grey “Star.’ when the final match for the Pairs’ Competition between Messrs F. Wise and P. Buck (s) and Messrs W. Graham and .1. Chalk <s), took place. Right throughout the game play was most interesting and at the 21st head the scores were 20—20. An extra head had to he played with the result that -Mr Wise was lying with-three ol his howls when the skips had to play .Mr Buck endeavoured to protect the howls while Mr Chalk tried to run them off ami succeeded in removing two. On his last bowl he tailed to draw, which left -Messrs Wise and Puck winners kv one point.

At AL-Af alum and Lee’s yards last Monday, the yarding consisted of to prime fat cattle, I'-’ ::ro\ni store builocks, 220 lat sheep and 250 store ewes and wethers. The quality of the fat cattle was exceptionally stood. In sympathy with the larger centres competition for hoof was very slack and sales were hard to make. All classes of sheep were easier and also difficult to quit. A smaller attendance ef buyers than usual were present. Sales were:—Two fat bullocks, CO 10s ; 7 do at C oos ; 2 do at i. ft ; 2do at CS Ids; 10 do at C 8 10s; 1 do at L 8 7s (id ; 2 fat cows at .Co 15s; 5 four years old store bullocks at C 5 os; 7do at Co; 1 stag at Cf 10s. Fat sheep.—dl wethers at 25s Oil; 118 do at 2ds ; 22 do (light) at 23. x; and ill) do (light) at 225. No store ewes or wethers were sold. The next ewes or wethers were sold.

Although the weather proved unpropit ions hist evening, there was a. very good attendance at the Princess Theatre to enjoy the one night visit of tlie Westminster dice Singers, who arrived in the late* afternoon after a

smart run frr.ni Christchurch in the large char-a- hane of Clements Motors I.td. The company of singers had a most friendly reception, and the programme submitted proved very acieptahle to the audience. The singers were all in goryl voice, the fresh soprano voices of the lads being a. special delight. The men’s voices were all good and the harmonics were quite delightfid. Several unaccompanied numbers wore given and acre excellently rendered. The whole of the singing was marked with special finish, the expression being well brought out. The solo singing, particularly by the bass voices was or an outstanding nature. Mention should he made also of the boy soprano who sang two well known numbers in a finished manner. Altogether it was a very delightful concert programme. There was some disappointment that saerod numbers were not rendered, but the response in other avenues was very generous, and all the vocalists were loudly applauded. It should lx? mentioned that the vocal accompaniments were most tastefully rendered. Tho company went north to-day.

Inventory sale at McGruor’s, commencing Friday, May 4th. The great annual business nulling event to reduce stocks for stocktaking. fie unique opportnn itv for the thriftv to buy the new season's goods at end of the season’s low prices. Every article marked down to zero. This special sale for a short period only. Come prepared for big bargains. Meflruer’s, Hokitika and Greymoutli.—Advt.

Engineers: Fix that leaking pipejoint effectively and permanently with “Hewsons" invincible jointing cement. Ammonia or super beat- successfully withstood. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects, 54 inches wide, are now in great dev mand at Schroder and Co's, at much below Christchurch price. Also splendid display of velour coats for ladies and maids. A visit to Schroder’s will always repay you.—Advt. For Nasal Catarrh, “NAZOL” acts like a charm. Penetrating and germkilling. No cold ’ 3 NAZOL-proof. Sixtv doses Is 6d.

Men! The early buyer gets the choice. So act quickly and choose your winter overcoat. Tho latest shades and stvles in Petone and Roslyn tweeds, from 65s at AY. H. Stopforth’s, opposite \Y. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Mothers who wish to,have their children warmly clad should see the assortment of children’s knitted jersey suits, all sizes and colours at Stephens Bros.—Advt.

A meeting of the Ladies’ Hoc-key Club will be held this (Friday) evening at 7 o’clock. All members are , requested to attend. Business important.—Advt.

At the Eceftun Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, before Mr W. Moldrum, S.M., C~. CL Grieve, Inspector of Awards, proceeded against \Y. J. Morris for a breach of the limber Workers’ Award, in that lie tailed to paywages fortnightly. Defendant declared ho lfad obtained the verbal consent of the men to pay wages monthly. He added that F. L. Turley, the union secretary, asked and obtained from him €lO cash and a Co promissory note to settle the matter. W itness paid to save loss of Ids time attending the Court, as lie wanted to go to Christchurch. He got a receipt (produced) from Turley. At that time no proceedings laid been commenced by tbo Union. Giving judgment, the Magistrate said the award must be observed. With regard to the paylnentsrto Turley, the defendant had been bounced. It was an extraordinary arrangement to make. No doubt the matter would he dealt with outside the Court. It was a serious thing lor a union secretary to do. The receipt would he impounded. He would take the circumstances into consideration, and impose a line of £6 only oil the two charges, with costs.

When your child cannot, sleep because of cold in the 'head, use “NAZOL.” Sprinkle some drops on nightgown or pillow. Quick relief will follow. 60 doses Is Gd.

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range of colours; reliable qualities at much reduced price is now offering at Schroder and Co’s., where also a huge stock of new silks, leadini'; makes, in satins, Oiiental and floral. Japan silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited.-—Advt.

Grocers kindly oblige by lot-warding us vottr orders early lor "NO-RUB-BING” Laundry Help. “KEEP SMILING” Floor Polish and “GOLDEN RULE” Candles to facilitate prompt delivery.—Witt Berry and Co., Ltd. wholesale distributors.

Motorists; Use “Oil Dag” and secure easier starting, smoother running, increased power, reduced wear, friction and carbonising and saving of oil. Manning Machinery Co., o, Bediord Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

February 70 54 62 Mnrr-li 02 47 51 Autumn 56 April 60 47 53 May 57 43 50 June 54 31 44 Winter 46 July 54 34 44 August ... 54 38 40 Spring 49 September 57 41 49 October ... 50 40 53 November 59 42 51 December 62 50 50 Summer 56 January 63 55 61