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Hokitika Guardian, 10 August 1923, Page 2

Popular Knnieri Dance, to-night. Admission Is.—Advt.

The annual meeting of the AYestland Branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association takes place this evening at 7.30 o’clock in the County Chambers, when the election of officers and general business will be dealt with.—Advt.

The generous public are reminded that to-morrow will bo Soldiers’ Sale Day at the, depot, Hovell Street, where gifts mav be left- to fie sold lor the benefit- of tho R-.S.A. building fund. All assistance will lie welcomed.

Soldiers’ Social Hall ! To-morn-w Night! Tile Kiwi Football Club are holding their usual Saturday night dance. The excellent condition of the floor ar.d tho good music to bo supplied assures a good night’s enjoyment. Dancing at 8.311 o’clock sharp. Admission Is.—Advt.

Despite tho introduction of the many labour-saving devices now in use to lighten the burdens of tho housewife, the old adage that says “A woman's work is never done’’ still finds credence. Yet this old saying is surely finding less nnd less reason for its acceptance, not the least of its assailants lieing the introduction of stainless cutlery. How fortunate the woman who possesses a set—how frequently do you hear her exclaim : “I wouldn’t’ ho without my stainless knives for a small fortune.” Harley nnd C’o., Greymouth. are offering somo exceptional values in stainless cutlery and nickel stainless spoons and forks, and ' beg that all who read these lines accept this invitation to see this very fine selection.

An ideal spirit for both aexes.— AVOLFE’S SCHNAPPS,

Cups and Saucers, 125., los 6d, 215., a doz., nt Star Stores—Aclvt.

The annual meeting of the lVostlaml branch of the Automobile Association takes plaeo to-night at. 7.30 o’clock nt the County Chambers.

Mrs T. Stuart, assisted by the Ladies Committee of the R.S.A. will direct the Sale depot in Revel! Street to-mor-row. Gifts if notified over telephone 31 will be called for. Home cooking will o welcomed especially.

At the N.Z. Counties Conference on Wednesday a remit was carried to amend the Act .so that local authorities shall derive some revenue received from timber and llnx on Crown lands and State forests.

On Saturday evening the Radio Broadcasting Syndicate will commence operations at Christchurch, when Mr P. R. Climio of the Progress League will deliver an inaugural address. Hokitika receivers have been invited to “listen in.”

The Grevmouth Abattoir Manager’s report to the meeting of the Borough Council last night stated that the following animals had been examined during tho month of July: Cows, 1; bullocks, 190 ; sheep, 70-1; lambs, 38 ; pig 6, 13; calves, 2G. One bullock had been condemned. The fees collected totalled £124 11s Id. '

A northern paper prints the following gem in the course of a leader:— "The liquor question, of course, is regarded by most politicians as a hot potato, and to avoid being impaled upon one or another of its horns, they have with loud professions of a very democratic attitude, left the people at large for many years to debate about

The second reading of the Immigration Restriction Act Amendment Bill was moved in the Legislative Council ou Wednesday by the Hon. Bir Francis Bell, who said that the Bill repealed the requirement of the oath of allegiance from his Majesty’s subjects by birth. Tiie obligation still remained on aliens who had been naturalised. The Bill was read a second time without diseus-

Tlie first truck of tiiiilier to reach Lyttelton direct from the West Coast arrived there on Wednesday morning. Tho load which was 9000 feet, was consigned to Hollis and Brown, of Lyttelton. Produce- is being iunvaided direct to Hokitika and other West Coast centres from Lyttelton. On Monday tivo trucks of oats, chaff, and wheat were dispatched. It has been found that it is cheaper to send produce by rail than by water.

A large quantity of raw sugar will reach Auckland within the next few days (says the “New Zealand Herald”). The I'nion Company's steamer Kaikorni is tine to-morrow from T.atitoka with 1500 tons of Fiji sugar. On Tuesday or Wednesday tho Hutch steamer He Grove, under charter to the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, will arrive with 1700 tons of raw sugar from Java. Tho company's steamer Rena sailed from Auckland on Wednesday night for Fiji to load sugar for Auckland.

Addison’s want room for new season's goods. To secure this, they’ve sacrificed every prestige of profit on jumper's, and these they are offering to you while they last, at ss, 0s 0(1, and 12s Od.—Advt.

The death of Mrs Fred A. Burrows of A haunt, took place at the Reefton Hospital on Wednesday evening. Deceased was spending a few days' holiday with hor parents, Mr and Alt's James Noble when she contracted influenza. Her death was unexpected. The funeral will take place in Reefton to-morrow afternoon. The dot eased lady was only 31 years of age, and was very popular. Previous to her marriage site was school leaching at Granity. Ivor ere (Neb-on), Black's Point, Cronadiiii and Reefton Schools. She leaves one little daughter three years of age.

Mr John Poland, who died in -Auckland on Friday, at. the age of 85 years, was a very old colonist, and a wellknown resident of Tuakati. He arrived it. New Zealand from Ireland in 1833 by the ship Ganges, and shortly altorwards settled at Tuakati, where he resided until ;t few years ago, when lie went to Auckland to live. Mr Poland had a large family of fourteen children, of whom those now living are: Mr M. Poland, Ellerslie ; .Mr ,1. Poland. Onewliero: Mr H. Poland, M.P.. Paeroa : Mr W. Poland, Pukekawa ; Mr T. Poland, Maungnturoto: Mrs V. l.indberg. Pukekawa, and Mrs ,1. .7, Kenney, Manawaru.

Discussing tho earthquake shocks recorded last year in the Taupo district, the annual report of the Geological Survey Brandi of the Mines Department, states that the number of shocks was very large, and probably had seldom been equalled in earthquake records The loose unconsolidated nature of the surface rooks and perhaps the weakness of the deepersealed rocks were probably contributing factors to this distribution of the seismic energy. The shocks were undoubtedly of a tectonic nature. and had their origins along a north-nortli-onst-striking fault-zone, a. few miles to the west of Taupo township and Warrakei. They were not •‘volcanic,” nor directly due to movements of magma in subterranean reservoirs.

Dominion Museum officers have carried out a series of experiments on sea water with a view to throwing light on t.lie distribution of fishes along the coast. Samples have lieen collected from Wellington harbour, Ifutt River, Cook Strait and Lyttelton Harbour, 'tides, temperature, etc., have been recorded and water tested for specific gravity, salinity, refractive index, total organic content, total inorganic content and various elements. It has not been possible to enter upon much new work in research. Knowledge can only l>e obtained on the fishing grounds and for reasons of economy the expenditure which would be entailed could not be authorised 1 . A work has been commenced on the specific gravity of food fishes. It is hoped it may be possible to correlate the data so obtained with experiments on sea water.

“I like you new hearthrug, Ada. 1 wish I could afford one; but they’re so expensive.” ‘‘Not if you take advantage of Addison’s stocktaking offer — this one only cost me fils, and they’ve more at that price; better qualities at 21s 6d, 26s Gd, if you like.” A log range of “Dursloy ” reversible rugs.— Advt.

Tne reports of the Knquiry Boards ill regard to soldier settlement i emarks and recommendations by the T'nder-S caret ary of Lands, and opinions of f,and Boards on the Enquiry Board’s reports, were presented to Parliament on Wednesday. The M estland land district inquiry board states that the soldier settlers in this distric t took up land and bought their stork in most cases during the period of high prices. Generallv speaking, they had little or no caniial of their own. AH their operations were carried on with borrowed monev. So long as high prices lasted thev were able to pay their way, but the slump made it difficult for them to carrv on. On the whole they have come through the ordeal well a» could be expected and, given fair prices in the future, To to SO per cent, shoulu win through. The Department s valuations of land are in general very good and not inflated, but many of the settlers who are now in difficult.es hottelit their land at high prices above the Department’s valuation and against the Department’s advice and gave second mortgages for the balance of the purchase money. In these casethe second mortgages, owing to the drop, have ceased to have any value.

The order of services in St (Mary’s parish for Sunday next will bo: Hokitika 8 n.m. and 7 p.m.; Kokatnhi, 10 a.m.

A number of New Zealanders will shortly he appointed to constitute a special staff to represent tho Dominion at tho British Empire Exhibition. The appointments, which will ho ndvertisod shortly by tho New Zealand Advisory Committee, will comprise a commissioner, an assistant-commissioner, secretary, accountant, and two information officers. Big one price pull event 4s lid, sale 4s lid, the supremo Bargain Fair commencing, Friday, Aug. 10th. at McGruer’s. Hundreds of articles worth from os lid to 40a, now all one price ■ls lid each. We offer this great buying advantage to make room for heavy summer shipments now on the way. Make this big sale your savings bank. Look out for big price list. MeGrucr’s the cash drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Despite counter attractions there wits a good attendance at the Soldiers' Hall last night for the R.S.A. weekly euchre tournament. Prizes were won by Mrs T. Brown, and Mr E. Rooney, with consolation gifts to Mrs Linklater and Mr T. Gillooly. Alter supper was served, a dance was held, Misses Reid, Olson and King, kindly supply the music. Next Thursday Mrs Lynn is organising a monster euchre night, when extra tables will he installed. The principal prizes will be sealed envelopes. Music lias been arranged with jazz effects for the subsequent assembly, and an ‘'Excuse Me” waltz will be introduced, with other amusing novelties.

Sailing out of the Thames ou June 23, the steamer Armagh, of 12,200 tons the largest cargo steamer in the l toon Co.'s fleet, carried about 10,000 tons measurement of general cargo. This is said to be the largest shipment ot cargo that has ever loft London in one bottom for the colonies. It included 1300 ions lor Suva, 4000 tons for Auckland, ami the balance for Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Blufl. In spite of her large cargo the Armagh made a fast outward voyage, averaging 14.02 knots throughout. From Balboa to Suva she took eighteen and a hall days, which ranks as a record for that route.

“Your new linoleum looks nice, Jane. I’ve been trying to save enough to recover my kitchen ; but all I’ve looked at so far are too expansive.” " I non you should see the stock-taking lines Addison’s are olfering from Us 6d a yard.” Short lengths of 2 and 3 yards iteavilv reduced.—Advt.

Stamps to the value of —,93(1,052 and postal notes to the value ol £14,701 were printed at the Government, Printing Office during the veto ended March 31 last. Railway tickets to tho number of 9,*270.127 were also printed, l lie larges! number being 1,109,771 in May. 1922. The number of rubber stamps made was 1335. Of the “Gazette,” 1120 of each issue was printed, the number of subscribers being 435. and the amount received from sales being 1*2702. The annual report of the Government Printer (Mr W. A. G. Skinner) states that the profit for the year amounted to £lOll, against .07901 lor tho previous year, but this was due in a great measure to the reduced charges for the work done. This decrease had consequently been to the benefit of the other Governments Departments.

The pungent refreshing aroma arising from “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help suds only further confirms its great scientific sanitary value.—Advt. Sihroder and Co. are making a special display of evening goods that have just come to hand in good timo for the Hospital Ball and other functions. An early inspection will be necessary See changes of advt. Schroder and Co. —Advt.