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Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1923, Page 2

Tift: motion by Mr Heinz at the I!<>rough Council meeting on Tuesday night for a road survey to cut up Whiteombe Squaie for section r ites, was a step in the light, direction. 'I hat is a useful area of land which for Ini too long has lain unused, and been jimiething of an eyesore. Now that it has been tapped for drainage purpuso.s by the Hall Street drain, and the surplus Witter will he further lelieved by the drain under construction in Sale street theiv t. <-vc}v rca: on ,■ by t fi- valuable area should fie brought. into profit by being tendered habitable. The sections will be in demand, and the leveniie will he a useful aid to the operations of the Council. In that connection, the rents ami tenures of many municipal resolves about the town are to he brought under review with a view, first, to provide more income for tlie Council. and. second, to give the occupiers a better tenure si> that they could carryout improvements and add to their own return by putting the land to fuller use. The town is dotted all ever v.ith these reserves, which, if occupied and used as they should he, would give Llie* place quite a. different appearance under the improved conditions which it is due to the tenants of the town should lit* in force. Ir was noticed by a report given out at the recent Borough Council meeting that tiiete is a shortage of local hinds for oidinary street repairs and upkeep. This ran not bo due to the expenditure already taking place under that head, because it is all too apparent the (own lias been starved in that iaspect. It is due to the fact that .the revenue is earmarked for other services with the result that the roads, streets and f. otpaths have to go short.. Thai is perluijs only a partial reply, for the complete answer would he Unit sufficient revenue is not being raised to meet all the obligations facing the Council. When year by year the Council gi.es into the question of levying a rate, it is a question whether enough attention is given to t lie ‘•Estimates.” Now, this year, in inspect to which a warning has boon given already, the rate was 1.-dtlced actually, which suggests that tin- Council did not fully realise its obligations in the matter. That there is a shortage ef revenue is too ayparent. hut the question is how to increase ir in an equitable manner. It wa- suggested the town should he revalued. hut the Council turned tlie proposal down. It is understood that after the ratepayers are consulted shortly on tlie matter, the project will be brought forward again at the C«u::-il table.

Ai.THOt’OH the members of the Grey Harbour Bouid are jealously proud of their harbor, both in being and to he, and look forward with pleasure, if not pride, to the thousands of pounds still to he spent in forming a deep sett basin, the Chairman, of the Board contemplating so great an outlay, has come to the conclusion that the Board has nothing to exhibit at the big Exhibition at Hokitika where next month all the leading people of New Zealand will he flocking to spy out the resources of the Coast. It is surely a poor policy for Mr -Steer t!r> tell doleful tales that he has nothing worthy to show on beha.lt of the port of Grey; nor does he appear to have any ambition to '•ttriut attention to the possibilities of the harbor development scheme with a view to impressing public opinion as to the natural possibilities of the scheme. The inference will be that the scheme is not worth advertising, or it lacks any attractive features to warrant pub. lieity. Now that, this district is tacked on to the Grey Harbor district, willy-nilly, Mr Steer might have been at some pains To use the coming occasion if only to impress local opinion of the value and virtues of the port of Grey to the people of Westland, but even that opportunity is missed, for he ‘'did not know of anything to exhibit” ! Greymouth port is barren of any features worth useful publicity. Perhaps Mr Steer is right, the day of usefulness of the port- is passing away,

Notice of the bankruptcy of Ernest It. Hayes, of Koiterangi, appears in this issue. A meeting of the Farmers Union "ill lie held at Arahura on Monday at 8 p.m. to consider the lime question. Mr Fleming has accepted Mr S. Godfrey's challenge to a clay pigeon match at Kokatahi on Monday next. Colliers Ltd. notify further new goods opened out. Ladies should not fail to inspect the high class costumes. There will he the usual weekly euchre tournament; and dance at the Soldiers’ Hall this evening, card play beginning at 8 o'clock sharp. Tenders for painting engines, He., for the Hokitika Fire Board close on Monday next at -1 p.m. with Mr A. A. Andrewes, Secretary. North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Const express at Christchurch this morning. I.adies now i„ the time to secure vour summer wear -Knitted silk jumpers. dain,ty taffeta silk and voile frocks. Smart costumes in all shades. Large assortment of ladies and childrens millinery at Addison's.—Advt.

The first meeting of the Distiict High ways Council for Westland, Grey, Inaugaliua, and Buller. will be held at the Public Works Office, Groymouth. to-mor-row. The District Engineer (Mr Gillies) will preside, an'tl each of the counties will he represented by one representative.

A meeting of members of the Kokatahi C'ailiolie Church fluid will lie held at the Public Hall, Kokatahi, on Salniday next, 17th. ins'... at 8 p.m. Business urgent. M. Moynihan. Sccretaiv. - Advt.

The death occurred yesterday ot Mrs Wilson, wife ol Mr Robert Milson, id Bunauga. Deciased. v. ho was -b yea is of age. had been ailing for a couple of years past, and h til at dill'erent limes to undergo hospital treatment. She leaves besides a husband, a family of several.

'Ill,: usual weekly cuohie and dance look place at St. Mary’s. Chib Booms on Tuesday evening, the attendance being good. Alter keen competition, (he folio-' first prize was won by Airs \. sum; ci, and the se: (ml by Mrs I. Stnplorlli. The gentleman's first prize was won by Mr T. Ilaussmann. iiml the second by Mr Harrison. Miss \ King supplied the music for the dame, which was largely attended.

Addison’s can show you good value in: Ladies cotton vests Is lid to 8s ■|l,|; children's cotton bloomers 2s (id. Is lid: silk hose, in all shades and prices; ginghams Is lid to 2s Ad; oigamlis, ill ill! shades, 2s lid to .'ls (Id; check and striped crepes Is lid and Is G. Advt.

Mr .lames McArthur, a railway porter, had his arm seriously injured yesterday morning, says the Grey "Star, on the wharf opposite the 11.8. Clothing Factory. He was endeavouring to put the brake on a truck load of timber, which was travelling at a failspeed, so as to prevent the truck from crashing into a number of carriages in front. According to Mr McArthur Hie brake did not act. The timber moved forward on tin* truck, causing his aim to became jammed. With the aid oi a crowbar the siillerer was freed Iron) his painful predicament after about five minutes. On medical examination it was found that no bones were broken.

Mr H. K. Payne, piano tuner and repairer for the Bristol Piano nr! Organ Co., has arrived in Hokitika All ordeis left with d. King. Agent f u the Bristol Company, will be promptly attended to.- Advt. Owing in the incnmpletinn ol the Borough drain, the 'Westland Dairv Company will not he able to commence operations on the llfih as anticipated. It appears this drain, a special one, which is now being constructed ■ " speedily as possible by the Borough ..ialf, and is financially a:-- i;■ t vd by ti>e onipany. will take ala.at a l orteight to complete. The Company had hop..-.! to commence Oil tin* lflth, but lias nowdecided to open on the Ist December. It is understood that the Health Act compels completion oi the drain before refuse from a factory can he discharged. The marriage was solemnised tit St. Cni hhert’s Church. Ilarihari. oil Wednesday of last week, ot Miss Annie Shearer, daughter of Air and Mrs C. Shearer, of Ilarihari, and Mr Simon Moore, late of Reefton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev A tiling. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked well ill a frock of crepe tie chine, with hat to match. She was attended by her sister (Mrs Thomas Ferguson). .Ur Rohcri Ferguson tarried ' tit the duties of best man. A reception was held after the ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents when the health of the married couple wots cordially toasted. The newly wedded pair later left per special ear on a honeymoon visit to Christchurch, carrying with them the best wishes of a wde circle of friends for their future happiness and prosperity. Kc.iuoniy days. One week only, com meiicing Friday, N'uv. Kith. Sensational economic bargains in every department. Buy now and hank the savings. Special good quality C.lb corsets and sports corsets in white and pink, were 8s lid, now os lid, la lies' good quality large size cotton vests with shnrt sleeves, were .'ls lid, now 2- (id, ladies' heavy wide ribbed it!! wool cashmere hose in black and colours, were os lid, now 2s lid. Hundreds of other snips during economy week. AlcGitti r's, Hokitika and Grey mom b. Advt. McKay's great Clearing Sale is nowin. full swing. Wonderful bargains in all departments. Lots of goods, practically given away. Get in early. W. McKay and Son. the 1 .ending Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt. Electric Lamps: All sizes from eight to three thousand candle power '. vat: and metallic filament. All voltages Get our low quotes. R. lb M. Manning and Co., 3 Bedford Row, Ciristt hurt h.—Advt.