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Hokitika Guardian, 17 August 1923, Page 2

Through trains will run l*etween Groymouth and Christchurch, both ways on Monday next.

80 tins of Biscuits, choice varieties. Aulxebrook's cakes, ginger, raisin, sul tana and cherry. Luncheon Sausage. At Star Stores.-- Advt.

The adjourned annual meeting ot the Westland branch of the Canterbury Automobile Asociatiun tvi 11 be held tit the County Chambers tins flrtday) evening at t .39 o'eloek. All member.are requested to make a point of attending.

Soldiers’ Social Hall! ‘Wednesday, August 22m1. Ladies Hotkey Club will hold a dance. Come along and have an enjoyable time. Supper. Admission 2s and Is. —Advt.

Our furniture looks, icels, and igood quality. It will pay you to iotsult Ifarleys, Groymouth, for your requirements and save you money. A wonderful stock to select Horn at eitv prices. Harley and Co. Furniture Manufacturers, Groymouth.

The Westland Sub-Fnioit invites tenders from motor proprietors for the conveyance of 21 players from Hokitika to Westport, leaving on a Thursday at 9 a.m. and returning to Hokitika on the Sunday night. Tenders close on Saturday next with Mr F.. \\ . Hcenan, Box 37.--Advt..

The last shipment from the Auckland Sugar Company’s works under Government control left that port last Week. The price for the future will he fixed by the Sugar Company. Although no one professes to know what change in price may take place says Die

"Manawatu Daily Times"’, it is generally thought in commercial circles that there will be an advance ot L‘2 10s a

ton, or thereabouts

A while ago prominence was given to the fact that the motor lorry was competing seriously with the railways as a carrier of freight (says the “AA’anga nu i Herald”), hut now it. has been learnt that this competition is not so great as it used to lie. Two factors were stated to lie responsible for this

—had roads and restrictions imposed by county councils on (he weight ol lurries using their roads.

Speaking at. Christchurch on Wednesday night at a. meeting of the Industrial Association, and when addressing the assemblage jega riling the scheme to harness the Waimnkiriri for hydro-electric power. Mr l.ythgoe, the City Council K.leetrieal engineer, afiet referring to the presence of West Coast visitors, said that whatevei allocted Christchurch also affected the West Coast, and any benefits front the A\ aimakiiiri scheme would have a hearing on the prosperity not only of Canterbury and Chi'isteliuieli, but also on the prosperity ol the West Coast.

Even blouses take up room on the shelves of a slore. After stock-taking Addison's find they must have more room to house now season's Roods, so have derided to saerilice present stocks. Here are prices that will ensure speedv clearance: .s tjd, Ids Od. Ms lid.—Advt.

Messrs It. F. JVrliam and 1). J. Evans who visited Christchurch on Tuesday in regard to Exhibition matters, returned by the midland service last, night. The run through the tunnel was voted a huge success, particularly as yesterday it was snowing heavily at Arthur’s I‘ns.s and raining at (Him. The coach ride under such conditions was well worth missing. While in Christchurch the members of the Progress Tongue brought under the notiro of the authorities the necessity lor through passenger carriages to Hokitika,. Tt appears the guard's van is taken straight thiough between Christchurch and Hokitika, lml the passe.nge:s arc put to the inconvenience of Having to detrain and wait for fresh carriages to lie shunted to the platform at Creymouth.

A novel excuse for not attending court to answer a- charge of assault was read by .Mr .1. K. Bartholomew, S.M., at the Port Chalmers Court (says the “Otago Daily Times”). An aggressive female, it seemed, had met an acquaintance in the street and had a difference of opinion. Ihe tonne: had been summoned for assaulting the latter by striking her on the head with a stick. The aggressor was not present when the case was called, and was still absent when the ease was again called later. Her legal adviser was present, and tendered a plea of “Not guilty.” The magistrate then said he had received a note trotn defendant stating she had ittst had a hot hath. The impropriety of tending such letters was censured by the magistrate, who, mtiking allowance for probable ignorant e, proceeded to instruct the sergeant to issue a. warrant, if necessary, to ensure attendance at next sitting of the court.

The problem of obtaining funds for roading was mentioned by the Mon d. fi. Coates, Minister of Public Works, in tbe House, who said that the tyre tax made certain provision lor road purposes and provision was also made for certain contributions from the Consolidated Fund, hut nothing like enough yet had been done. They were not meeting the position at present, hut were just struggling along trying to find a way out of difficulties. Parlia- | ment was apparently not ready to 'face a motor license Hill. He understood, however, that most motorists in the Dominion agreed to the principle of a flat tax. He did not subscribe to concrete roads in general, the question being more or less controlled hj finance. A 12ft to 14ft concrete road cost £1)000 a mile, and it was clear that any wide extension of such policy would prove very costly. No doubt next session legislation would he placed before Parliament to enable them to meet the growing needs for transportation, whether by road oi rail. If these needs were not met a verv serious economic position would arise. It was not sound economics to have branch railway lines and motor roads alongside. They should get rid of the one that was not paying its wav.

That sleep-spoiling cough can be stopped by “NAZOL.” Take sonib drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. 60 deses Is 6d ;

Saturday night nt the Soldiers’ Fall at 8.30, the Monthly R.S.A. Assembly; admission Is.—Advt.

Our Spring frocks and millinery arriving, Mrs J. Lloyd is making a big end of season clearance of winter milliner}-, frocks, wools etc. Hero is a genuine chance to purchase goods far below- original cost.

The old argument, horse v. motor, cropped up ot the Ekctahuna County Council. It was stated that a horso drawn wagon carrying 1000 ft of timber would weigh about 3 tons, while a motor-lorry with the same amount of timber would weight about t£ tons. The motor, moreover, was more prone to damage the roads.

“Oh Dear! The clothes that boy wears out. He costs ns a small fortune every year.” Ho needn’t cost nearly so much if you take advantage of the stock-taking offers in boys’ suits at Addison’s. Prices from 31s Gd to 455, sizxi 7 to 14.—Advt.

‘'Are you aware, sir," said the good man, “that you are going straight to perdition r” ‘Am 17” asked the wicked one, as lie stopped, balanced himself unsteadily, and looked hnlf-incredu-lously at the other; ‘then Hi’ teller 1 met back there on riexsh cornersh blame liar; lie said I wash wobblin’ all ofer lb’ shtreet.”

Auckland deals severely with “free” tram trippers (remarks the "Star”). Last week a man who contended he was a holder of a pass was brought before the S.M., and in an extenuating explanation, said he had had a few drinks. “If he can have a few drinks lie can pay his fare,” observed the magistrate. "Fined -10 s.”

"T am in the middle ol hatching,*' was a somewhat astounding statement made by a juror at the Supremo Court yesterday, when applying for exemption. lie qualified his explanation, however, by stating that lie was a poultry farmer. His request was granted.

Have you ever felt annoyed with yourself because you let a bargain go and wanted it a few weeks afterwards? You’ll be very glad if you snap these bargains in men’s underclothing at Addison’s. Fh-ecy-liiiod singlets and underpants, Gs Oil each.- Advt.

A severe wanting to young lawbreakers was uttered in the Supreme Court at Wellington by the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout), when he had a young prisoner convicted of theft before him. "1 am not going to allow young lads to break and enter without punishment." ho declared. "All these young lads who break into shops must go to gaol.” The Chief Justice added he had noted that his brother judges had arrived at the same view. Young nion who broke and entered shops must bo punished.

The death took j lace on Thursday morning of Air Andrew Thomas of Toreniakau Settlement. Deceased had not enjoyed the best of health for some time. but. latterly had an attack of influenza, from which lie was apparently recovering when he suffered a relapse with fatal results. Prior to coming to this district, about seven years ago. lie followed farming pursuits at Rhiekwnter (Grey Valley). He leave,s a. widow, one son, AYilliam, and four daughters. Alts John Nicholas (Greenstone). .Mrs Cl. Painter (Afaruia), and Albs Jane and .Margaret Thomas at home.

Air K. W. Hennan, the weli-kmiwn

wireless experimenter, pul up a. splendid record for the reception ot wireless telephony at his home la-t evening. With weather conditions nt their worst a start- was made at 7.45 to tune in the International electric broadcast. After a lew minutes adjusting, the carrier wave was picked up and in a lew soenuds the announcer was heard artmmiicing t!i( i item which proved to be a song hv Mr Fitzgerald. The next item, a violin solo, was much plainer and clearer. The next item was a song entitled "Sweetheart,” by Airs Alva Crowley and this proved the gem of the evening. The next was a selection played by the bagpipes splendidly received. .Miss .Crotvlev again sang, this time the song ‘‘Sunshine.” and was followed by another violin solo ami a selection by the orchestra. Tito concert closed down at ten minutes to ten after one hour and titty minutes of splendid amusement. The receiving set worked very well and the items were received as if they were being rendered in the same room, despite the tact that the weai her conditions were extreme! v boisterous.

In the opinion of a Wellington pro dime merchant just returned from a business visit to the South Island, the utmost has been made by the potatogrowers of the calamity of the recent floods in Canterbury. No doubt, he admitted, much damage has been done to the potato crops, but the reports were exaggerated in order to stiffen the market. It had that effect, but there certainly was a shortage in the crop, and an unusual quantity of seed or small potatoes is on the market. The flood, of course, made matters worse, but the crop was short anyway. Delayed planting through had weather will account for the Auckland (Pukokohe) crop of potatoes being a full fortnight or three weeks later this year. “I do not expect to see new potatoes in this market.” said the merchant, ‘‘much before the middle or towards the end of November. In that ease l , the old will go higher than they are at present. The tug-of-war between Auckland buyers and Southland sellers continues. Imports from Australia and Tasmania are, 1 think, out of the question on account of the heavy charges the potatoes would have to carry before they could go into consumption hero.” Ft r Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Ladies! Keep pace with the time; washboard drudgery eliminated since the arrival of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. ('. J. Linnomann.—Advt. Belting: Onr list of satisfied customers is growing. We stock the famous

“Gandy's” Genuine Batata and “Mangrovite” leather ladling. Our quotes are low. U. I’. M. Manning and Co., Bedford How, Christchurch.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. are making a special display of evening goods that have just eomo to hand in good time for the Hospital Ball and other functions. An early inspection will he necessary See changes of advt. Schroder and Co. —Advt.