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Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1923, Page 2

A meeting of the Entertainment Committee in connection with the Exhibition will be held to-morrow evening at 7.30 o’clock at the County Chambers.

Owing to the absence of the Hon. Secretary, the monthly meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Society has been postponed for a week. The annual meeting of the Westland County Council takes place at noon tomorrow. The ordinary meeting will be held at 2 p.m.

The Railway Department advise that the Overland service between Greymouth and Christchurch will, provided nothing unforseon happens, be maintained after Tuesday, 22nd May. For restrictions as to luggage, etc., see advertisement in this issue.

The Borough Council meets on Friday at 7.30 p.m. Cr. Coulson has given notice to move: (1) ‘That the Forestry Department lie asked to furnish the Council with a report on the best method of planting the Ocean Beach at tho rear of the town with a view of stopping the sand drift, and at the same time beautifying the foreshore”; (2) “That the report of a competent engineer be obtained as to the wisdom and practicability of installing a second reservoir at the foot of the Hau Hau Hill with a view of ,supplenianting the Town water-sup-ply-”

"“NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help weifds a magic charm for men, women and children, and keeps us busy.—Deo 8r05.., agent* for ENQ-TSG3HING,''

Copies of tli© Weekly Press containing a full supply of pictures of the various floods are now obtainable at King’s.

The annual weekly euclire tournament in aid of the R.S.A. building fund takes place at Stow’s rooms on Thursday night. Good prizes. See window of Patterson and Lloyd for aggregate prizes. Admission Is.—Advt.

The Wellington R.S.A. in its annual report refers to the fact that the Pensions Commission report has not yet been published, although tho “Executive understands on very good authority that the report is in every way favourable to returned men, especially 75 per cent cases, etc.”

“New Zealand can manufacture better rugs than ever ue see at Hojne, yet nobody can ever give a reason for the difference,” stated Colonel .MacDonald at the woollen mills meeting at Alasterton. llis opinion was that tho climatic conditions in New Zealand were more suited than at Home, this being an important factor in the manufacture of woollen goods.

What is home without a carpet. The answer is best known to thoso wh# have withheld their purchasing on account of scarcity and the corresponding high import value. To-day Messrs Harley and Co. announce the loveliest weaves at lowest cost, due to the manufacturing impetus in. the old country, and to our keen buying. See tho new Axminsfers, Wilton piles, Mirzaporcs and other famous makes in carpets, runners and squares. A splendid range of British linoleums also to band. An early call is respectfully recommended.

Tho series of educational films which have been selected for screening in Auckland picture theatres for school children was discussed by the Auckland City Schools’ Committee (states the “New Zealand Herald”). The chairman, Mr M. Pardington, remarked that the small attendance of pupils al these pictures was probably due to the fact that many parents wore unable to pay tho charge for admission. It would he a pity il so many children were to he denied these entertainments hoeauso of the circumstances of their parents. While recognising the value of such films, the committee resolved that there must ho a reduction in the admission charges before children could I>o urged to attend these entertainments.

There is scarcely a name better known throughout the (oast than J. Tcuiient, jeweller of Grey mouth. His fair and generous dealings have placed him in high esteem and his business has grown and prospered until now it stands as the leading business in that line on the Coast. His policy always has been to think of the customer as well as himself and it never has been a one-sided transaction at any time, merely himself to ho considered. No less is this principle extended to his Hokitika branch and customers can rely mi that absolutely whether it he for a purchase made or for any work carried out.

An interesting document of other days and other manners came under our notice yesterday. It was tho voting sheets for an election to the Aralmra Road Board held on February 7tli. 1808. In those days it was open voting. The voter appeared before the returning officer, signed his name on the voting sheet and then indicated tor whom ho wished to vote. There were eight candidates on the occasion in question, four to be elected. Flumping was in vogue and was exercised in sonic instances. Where electors were marksmen—and there were several—their marks were duly witnessed l>v an official. There are many old familiar names on the voting sheets, including that of Richard .T. Seddon. who voted for three candidates at the election in question. The voting sheets .were rescued from oblivion by the late C. A. Barton, and sent to Mr Seddon in 19fi5. Thev have now been forwarded hv Mr T. K. V. Seddon to the County Clerk, and should he an interesting exhibit at the Jubilee celebrations here in January next.

“The school owes more to the play group and the playground than it does to any other educational factor,” states the annual report of the Wellington Training College, “and that community which fails to provide adequately for the proper direction of this most natural of youthful impulses must ne prepared to pay dearly for its lack of foresight in a stunted, physical, moilsocial, and moral life. AVe stress this aspect of the play question, because (1) we wish the assistance we have received from both the Education Board and committee to bo fully appreciated, and beeauso (2) tho public are inclined to overestimate tho physical at the expense of the mental and social benefits derived from properly organised play.”

On Saturday, June 2nd, on Cass Square, there is to he a benefit football match in aid of the R.S.A. building fund. The saw-millers of Kanieri Lake road have issued a challenge for a football match to the saw-millers of Arahura Valley, and the challenge lias been accepted. Two good teams will enter the field, and the public will enjoy a good afternoon’s sport. The rival teams will arrive by lorry, which will shed a sawdust trail, along this route to the plvaing field. The northern team will include some ol the members of the Arahura team, and a haka is to he danced prior to the commencement of the play. A collection will be talren up at the gates and tbo funds derived should be a welcome addition. At night a dance will be held in the Town Hall to wind up the proceedings, and the proceeds will go also to the building fund. Mr Gillooly is the organiser of the match, and ho anticipates that a spirited contest will result. The ladies’ hockey dub is likely to put oil a match the same afternoon between A and I? teams to further interest the public.

Ford new .prices.—Truck Chassis £loo, touring £164 with starter £lB2, runabout with starter £l6B, all f.o.b. Wellington. We also offer used Ford runabouts with starter £9O, touring car ditto £IBO in Grey mouth. Mark Sprot and Company Ltd. Selling Agents, Greymouth.-—Advt.

“Fibrinc” paint black anil red, unequalled for efficiency and economy. Its covering capacity double that of ordinary paints and labour costs just half. R. F. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

A true and tried remedy for coughs, colds, influenza, and sore throat is “NAZOL.” 60 doses Is 6d.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, tbo territory including from Murchison to South V estland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky gold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line in New Zealand and is a fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive' early next month when the firm will be pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributors for West Coast.—Advt.

Apples! apples! Just landed a fine consignment of dessert and cooking apples, all varieties. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phone No. 2.)—Advt.

Doctors recommend Oatmalt Stout, brewed by the Lion Brewery Coy., Auckland, bottled in crown top. Bottles in quarts' and pints especially for Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. On sale at all leading hotels, any of which will supply small bottes for homo consump-" tion at one shilling per bottle. Lion ale, too, is par excellence, light and refreshing.—-Advt,

Drill Hnlll Wednesday, May 23. Monster Empire Eve Ball. Come and have a good time and assist in raising funds f<?h the R.S.A. building scheme. Entrance bv Town Hall.—Advt.

At Messrs Jeffries and Co.’s, show room in Hamilton Street, Josephine is showing a large assortment of Ladies wear of the very lately fashions, the prices being very reasonable. Ladies should not fail to visit and inspect the display.

The final of the single handicaps of the Westport Bowling Club, played during the weex-end, between Messrs F. Blaxall and R. Gooding, ill which Gooding was conceded three points, resulted in a win for Gooding by 21 to 15. The play throughout was of an interesting character and was watched by a large number of bowlers.

Dr Thacker and Mrs Thacker left by the ferry boat on Saturday night on a trip round the world. They will connect with the Maunganui for San Francisco, and,after visiting a nuinboT of places in the United States will go to Europe and the Ofd Country, returning via Amorim, Japan, China, the Philippines and Australia. It is expected that they "ill he absent from the Dominion for about a year. A number ot their personal friends were present at the Christchurch Railway Station on Saturday to say good-bye to them.

Advice to keep out of debt was offered by Sir Harry Lauder when speaking at the Rotary Club at Wellington. “Debt,” ho said, “entices dishonest men to do dishonest things. Tt’s a very good feeling to walk down the street in your own boots— (laughter)- —or even to sit down in your own trousers —(renewed laughter)—or to sit in your own motor-car. I mean that the Scottish at Home do not ride in motor-ears unless they have absolutely paid for them.”

St. Mary’s Club Room held a very large gathering last evening, when the usual weekly tournament was held, 112 players competing for the valuable prizes offered. After keen competition the ladies’ Ist prize (a large ham) was won by Mrs J. Sullivan, the second (an iced cake) won by Mis J. Mt-Vicar. The gent’s Ist prize (a bicycle lamp) was won .by Mr J. Robinson, the 2nd, (a bicycle pump and outfit) to Mr Muir. The consolation prizes wore secured by Mrs J. Cameron and Mr E. Breeze. After supper dancing was indulged in for a couple of hours, the music being capably supplied by Mrs B. Breeze, patrons voting the evening most pleasant.

An inquest touching the death ol James Seddon. miner, Denniston, was held at Denniston on Thursday by Mr G. 11. Sinclair, Coroner. Lengthy evidence was heard, including that T. Whittle and Jas. Wardrope, workmen’s inspectors, reported, under date May 16th: “AVe, the undersigned, have this day examined the scene of the fatal accident which occurred in No. 8 section of the Cascade Aline, whereby James Seddon lost his life. AA’e arc of the opinion that it was aw accident pure and simple, and that no blame is attachable to any person or persons,” Tlh l Coroner returned a verdict that James Seddon came by his death on the 15th inst. al the Cascade Mine, Denniston. He was accidentally killed by a lull of coal. No blame was attachable to anyone.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Orevmmith, yesterday, an interesting point of law arose in the charge against two youths of wilful damage to a Chinese fruit shop window to the extent of £l. Defendants who were represented by Mr AV. J. Joyce, pleaded not guilty. Senior-Sergt. AlcCartliy outlined the facts, which 'were that after “talking of football” in front of tho shop, defendants began to skylark, with the result that in a scuffle one of them pushed liih elbow through the window. He had brought the action under the heading of “mischief,” under the Justice of tho Peace Act. The Afagistrate said he questioned whether the charge would succeed. AA'ilful damage, judging from the facts, could not he proved, and the civil proceedings could not he taken against minors. “I contend that in skylarking ifi front ef an expensive glass window thev knew that they were likely to cause dornage,” said the Senr-Sorgt. “Tho damage must he intentional,” .said the Magistrate. “Then these boys can break every shop window in the stlreet and still ho immune?” asked the Senr-Sergt. “Not at all,” said the Afagistrate. “The damage would then ho wilful.” “1 don’t suggest,” said the Senior-Sergeant, “that these hoys intentionally broke tho windows. Under the circumstances, I don’t, think I can go anv furi,her.” “A peculiarity of torts,” said AH Joyce, “is that although a husband may ho sued for an assault by his wife, parents are not liable for damage done by children in this case, the parents cannot ho charged.” “I don’t flunk it is of any use wasting your AA’orsliip’s time by going any further,” said the Senior Sergeant. “1 brought the case as a warning to these lads, who belong to a pack of young hoodlums—a Preston Road “push”—who arc causing a lot of trouble. The case was dismissed.

Factory owners: Cover your boilers and pipes with “Scott’s” Mica nonconducting composition which is economical and indestructible. Manning anil Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt.

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, leading makes, in satins. Oriental anil floral. Japan silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited. —Advt.