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Hokitika Guardian, 23 November 1923, Page 2

Tin: Coast continues to be indebted to the friendly attentions and interest o. tile Canterbury Progress League. Ihe delegation ..of that veiy important pub. lie body which lately visited this side of the Island, has icportcd on the needs and re<|iiirenient.s in regard to improved traffic facilities. The mere completion of the tunnel has not solved the situation ;i> was anticipated. There is

si ill the nflioial mind to overcome, and to succeed requires as much organisation and alert ties:, as was necessary ever the yea is during which the agitation went on for t he completion of the tunnel. The visitors who came here, saw the possibilities, mid realising tbo development "lih'b must be of national advantage, are strongly urging an improved railway s.ivio*. 'I his district must, be picpar-d r,, light iis own battle so far as tin- b oast is concerned in this matter. <mr n.-ig’dniuiin the north, jealous or otherwise of our pi's, jeets. ate shortsighted enough not to lend a helping hand to ;e-i:-t in seeming a better train service. On the con. trarv, they so*!; to block any lie!;, m that direction by stating thole should m : lie any “cxpi'c-s” from l brisirlnnrli in Hokitika. When that- attitude is not taken they ado] t a coldly negative bearing, leaving this end of the district to the tender merries of the officials. As the matter stands, i hen, the folk here in n-t associate themselves very closely in the matter seeking the relief they feel enlitled to. Whim tin.* Minister of Railways was lime, there wore promises made, which there is everv reason to believe "ill be fulfilled

-bill we hope their realisat iim w ill not ho deferred too long. The officials have a way of moving slowly, hui at i'll juncture with traffic increasing all tile time it is very armoring to find the iik-ome condition?, of changing ! rains at Grcymouth still maintained. That is a matter which a simple direction could alter at a moment's notice. There are not any s|>eeinl preparations to he made. Travellers doing the through journey find the necessity of changing, imposed on them hy the present official arrangement, most vexatious. Seeing llinl this can he lemedied hy the more issue of a verbal order, it. should be done. There are other inconvenient arrangements with the service, which will take some time to adjust, hut where some measure of relief can he given the community we hope the Department will he considerate enough of the pulilie convenience to authorise the much desired change with the least- possible delay.

In a recent issue of the ‘AYnll Street Journal”, a very striking fiibute is paid to the British banker, or man of large affairs, in. the way in which lie keeps his word. If he has an engagement down in black and white lie mav dispute as to its exact meaning, but when lie has given his word lie never tries to wriggle ("it of his obligatin'’ An American, writing from England, refers to the way a large bond or stock i.-suc would be handled. IIi“ stiys: “Here half a dozen private bankers meet together in a loom and make their agreement bv word of moiii'i. eaeh one stating the amount he will underwrite. One of them may make a pencil tiote, hut there is no contract !of any kind drawn up. It would do the Englishman an injustice, however, u sav that his word is merely as good as his bond. It is for melt purposes a great deal letter than any bond could | he. because a lawyer could quibble about ! his word. Not one of the parties to this verbal understanding ever dreams of lying down on his pledges. As Lord Sway titling says, be would nor. be there it there were the slightest rNk of his doing so. Americans would haiv * , !y credit Lite, volume of Biitish business 1 which is done by the metest word or ] mouth without written evidence of the | transaction, although we have the honourable example of our own New York Stoc k Exchange. Other countries know ibis, and the Brazilians have two phrases for integrity, current indeed when ver Portuguese is spoken. These are, respectively, ‘word of an Englishman’ and ‘English time.’ the latter for an engagement wrtieh has to be kept to the minute." This i* unequivocal and striking testimony to British dealing;, and it will be corroborated probably wherever the Englishman does business. Fur generations and centuries the world has been imbibing tire impression that w hether at home or abroad, the Bi item plays fair and keeps his word, and this is a reputation which is worth more than gold.”

Nctico of a bay mare impounded, appears in this issue.

Batv’s Garage, GreyraouUi. are •West 'Coast agents for tlie famous Dodge motor cars and trucks, and invito enquiries. Fall particulars on application.

A farewell social will be tendered Mrs Marshall, by i\hc residents of Three .Mile and district in the Three Mile Hall this (Friday) evening. All friends cordially invited. 8011etti’s jazz band will be present.—Advt

The latest Parisian model hats and costumes to be worn for the Exhibition season are now to hand at Schrdoer and Co. Call early as the demand is extremely heavy owing to the very reasonable cost, and high quality.— Advt.

Acting under instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court, liarley and Co., Ltd., will submit to public auction on Thursday, 20th December at 11.,‘10 a.m. a valuable farm dtuated at Awatuna. For full particular* read the advertisement.

The Exhibition authorities are 'ailing for applications from males and females for duties at the Exhibition Buildings over the period of the .Exhibition. All applications should he in writing and delivered at the County Office not later than .‘1 o’clock on Monday afternoon. The positions open will include those of the ticket office, door keepers, attendants for cloak rooms and general assistants, including a cleaning stall'.

To secure a made to order costume, it will he well to place your order at once with Schroder and Co., before it gels too late.—Advt.

l'crusing Mr Hanop's work on the caily days of Westland, there is a vciy irdoiesting account of the provincial d,i vs in Westland. To student'- ;>t ],,(•:ii government the pd'i-rcnoo and the infoi nuitmn i- very interesting. It is a ] eg- of the past, and it is told in detail recounting the cuti-"* leading up to a form of government which seems In have ended all too soon, and which nr'eht yet ‘come back."

Summer 1 nderwear, -Now the warm weather has anived the- time is ripe to change from winter to snmmei unde, wear Our stocks this season include the best makes in cotton "Oitex and meridian in singlets, underpants and short underpants. Cotton singlets -Is (id, und( rpants and shorts os, aertex -iaglets 4s lid and Gs lid. slants 7s Gd. meridian (the best of all) mi n'» singlets, underpants and shorts Ss lid. huge si/rs Gs lid. - Addison’s.- Advt.

The Rev .1. E. Holloway, D.So., at present vicar of l.cexton, has been appointed lecturer in botany at Otago Ini varsity. Dr Holloway, wlm i- one of New Zealand's leading botanists, had a distinguished scholastic cared ; ,L St. .lohn’s College. Auckland, and Auckland University. He graduated 15. Sc. in 11)01, M .Sc. 'with lirsi-olas:. honours in natural science) in 1907, and D.Se. in 1917. After holding various curacies in England and New Zealand, he became vicar of Oxiord in 1912. of Hokitika in 191 H. and of Leeston in 1922.

A Wanganui correspondent says— Stupid looking and almost oblivious ol the charge against him, William Sheehan surrendered to his hail at the Supreme Court this afternoon. The Gaoler Citing intimated to an astonished court that Sheehan was under the inlluenee of drink, and absolutely stupid. Sir Robert Stool said il was not- fair to try him in that slatt . and ordered that the ease should stand down till to-morrow morning, accused in the meantime to he detained in custody. His Honor remarked that this showed the wisdom of not giving hail to a certain class of people.

‘swimming Tog-. ■ Now tin' Laths are ol en. clnl.ir .t and adults who c.m't

sunn should make thi- their opportunity and learn. For those who have aheady mastered the ail we recommend continuity of Gif finest and mot pleasant summer exercise. lo Loth we speeiaiU I eeoniit. end it'll s\i in;Uiing togs for girls, hoys, ladies and gent-. Von will find our prices tight.— Addison's.—Advt.

The petrol road roller for the AA eslhtnil County Council is arriving and will he erected shortly by the workmen who are coming from Christchurch. As

soon as it is ready for work, it will he taken to Kaniori, where a supply of broken metal is to be provided for the roads, anil after distribution by tho motor lorry, will he rolled by the roller. It is probable that the section ot main road between Hokitika and Kaniori will be scarified, graded and rolled as soon as the circumstances will permit after the holidays, attention which should make the section the host length of road in the district.

Till" report of the Medical Superintendent of the (Ire.v River Hospital <T)r ,|, T. C. Moore) stated that at the beginning of tile nioiitli oi October there had been (it patients in the Hospital : ,‘il in tin* llospitiil (17 males and li females), and 22 in the old building. Thirty-five patients hail heen admitted during the month, 20 males and 15 females). A total of 00 patients were dealt with tit the Hospital (hirin'; the month, of whom 05 (17 males and IS fenmles) were discharged and three (two males and one female) had died. There was tut average of 05.1 paiients a day and of 20.1 days tt patient. The swimming baths are proving very popular this season. It has heen possible owing to installation of an electric pumping plant, to ensure a good water supply, and greater advantage can be taken of the season which promises to he an extended one. Very fittingly the younger generation is making the most use of the baths, and enjoys the sport of the aquatic pastime in quite a marked "manner. Since hist year the buildings have heen painted neatly and present a well-kept appearance. Over the holiday season the baths are sure to he in great demand, and visitors are certain to enjoy the convenience which tie baths afford. With the increasing number of youths using the baths it has boon found necessary to increase the dressing room accommodation, and proposals at"* now in hand to extend the accommodation accordingly. The question of tepid water for the late summer has not heen lost sight of, and with the discharge of tin* present liabilities. that will he the liexi move in the direction of popularising the baths as a more useful adjunct lo the town’s amenities.

The Manager of tho Grey mouth Abbatoirs reported for tho month of October: animals examined.: cows 17, Bullocks, 186, sheep 499, lambs 12, pigs 13, calves 11 : condemned bullocks 2, pigs 1.

To-morrow afternoon at 2.30 the inaugural auction sale of the Central Auction Mart, Revell Street, will take place, when a large quantity of fancy goods, hoots, hardware etc., will l>c offered at the mart, late Larsen and Cr,’s shop, opposite -Mr W. E. Williams,

.Saturday Night! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s dance in the Soldiers’ Hall. The floor is in perfect order, while the music, by Ilonetti’s Jazz Band will be all that could l>e desired. Dancing commences at B.3<i o'clock sharp. Admission Is.—Advt.

At Harihari on Friday, Nov. 30th. a grand bazaar and jumble sale, and sale of live stock, will take place in aid of the Harihari Domain Hoard, to raise funds to build a new hall. A mixed lot of sheep mid cattle will he on sale.

The Ceremonial Committee of the Exhibition Council is sitting this afternoon for the purpose of drafting tho order of the programme for the opening ceremony, and arranging for the reception of guests. On Monday al tornoon the Space Committee will meet at 2.30 o’clock, the Publicity Committee at 3 o’clock and the Appointments Committee at I o’clock. The Executive Council will hold its usual weekly meeting on Monday night at 7 o’clock.

Furnishings. We impoit direct from the manufacturer, hence can offer hearth tugs, carpet runners, linoleum etc., at prices which defy competition. Velvet hearth rugs front 21s, tapestry runner 18in. (is 3d. °2lin. 7s lid. 2, in. 8s Gd, Axminstei- runner 27in. Horn 17s Gd to 19s (id. Linoleum Ist. qualitv 12s (id, 2nd quality 11s Gil, also a big range of Dursley reversible rug-', slip mats, health rugs, sofa squares, and corridor rugs. Our Axminster squares arc the cheapest in town. Addison’s. - Advt.

Tho “Press” savs:’- Christchurch began to rock gently, under the inlluenee of a visiting earth tremor, at 5.13 on Wednesday morning, and continued to tin so for a little over a minute. The 'quake was far ft out being a severe one, nnd the majority of residents were not awakened hv the slight swaying of their beds. No damage has been repotted. The observatory repo; ted that the-waves reached the city at 5.13.2 a.in., and continued strongly until 5.1 n. Slight motion was recorded lor live minutes after that. The amplitude of the eastwest component was of the orilm of two-thirds of a milli-mctrc.

The weekly euchre tournament, at the Soldiers’ Hall was brought to a close last evening when there was a good attendance. The prizes lor the evening were won !»v Miss fleenau and M» T. Lynch, while the consolation prizes were won lie Miss rwhredor and Alt Sc.-itt. The gent's prize was dutch auctioned. Supper was served and a danc u followed, Mr Joyce supplying pleasing music. It was announced that the card evenings for the season would conclude next Thursday night, when the special prizes lor the tournament will he distributed. Messrs Alright and Tint broil were appointed scrutineers to count the games won in the contest lor which the prizes are a pair ot large vases (lady's), and a trevclling mg (gents). Next Thursday will he a "long” night for euchre, twelve games being played. The highest score (lady or gentleman) will win a dinner mv v ice. value about IM. The highest lady's score other than the service winner will receive a large picture, and the highest gent's score other than the service winner /"should a ladv not win that prize) will receive a valuable prize also. Admission will he Is ltd.

McMahon and Lee's usual -ale fixture at the lnangaltunga Junction yards was held last Alonday. The yarding comprised 53 prime quality lat cattle and llsheep. Only about half the Usual range ol buyer.' were present consequently competition was very weak, buyers evidently anticipating a drop in prices for beef, in svnipathy with larger markets. This, coupled with the diminishing consumption throughout- the AA'eslport field, owing to the coal mining trouble, made buyers shy of operating and to buy hare requirements only. As a consequence there was a marked drop in prices, and sales were difficult to make. Only 33 head were cleared. the remaining 19 head King passed. Sales were: - 1 fat bullocks at Lit lbs: 2 at ill2; 1 at CIO 15s; 10 at CIO; 2 fat cows at Cil 10s; 1 at L 8 15s; 1 fat heifer at £8 8 at- C 7: 1 store cow at 32s (id; 25 shorn sheen at 27s (Id ; 10 mixed store sheen at 225.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Alild Yellow Label AAhiskv. They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Murk Sprot and C’o. Ltd., Groymouth, sole distributors.—Advt. Motor Fuel of low grade successfully utilised for motor use and -greater speed and power and easy starting guaranteed by us with “Air-Friction" Carburettor. R. I*. Al. Alanning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch, — Advt.

Special values in carpets and runners this week. New lot of carpet squares and sofa squares just arrived. AA’o sell linoleums cheap.—Ali-Kay and Son, Hokitika.—Advt.