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Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1923, Page 2

The Hailway Department- advertise in this issue an alteration to tho liokitil a-Koss train service on Mondays. The Exhibition bureau of accommodation has received quite a number of applications for 'accommodation and these arc being placed satislactorily. 11l order to satisfy additional requirements of tile hotels, a further supply of hods has been ordered. Tlu half yearly meeting of the Druid s | edge. Westland, No 8!>. will he held iu the l,edge room, Town Hall. Hokitika to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 7.at) o’clock. Business includes- Nomination of ollicers. A full attendant*.' is requested. Vi.-itiug hiethren cordially invited. Advt. Tile, final euchre night in aid ot tinU.S.A. building fund will take place at the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock on Thursday night, when special and valuable prizes will he oflereil. A large attendance is expected, and accommodation will be provided for fully 800 players. There will he twelve games of euchre played to decide tile tourney, and after supper, an impromptu dance will be hold. Green peas have a severe enough struggle m their early stages to survive the attacks of birds and snails, but, oil reaching maturity, have generally been considered secure. A I’emuera resident states, however, that nils have attacked his peas in the pod. first carefully shelling them. The ground between the rows is a litter of empty shells, ami, having observed a rat eating the peas, the irate amateur set traps and had tin. 1 sutisfaiition dig' jug the week-end ol catching three of i lie marauders.

\ Commission is being set up in regard lo the proposed alteration ol boundaries of the Borough ot Hokitika. w hereby which is known as South Hokitika is proposed to be merged into the County of Westland. Ihe County Council it, not disposed to accept the proposed addition lo the County area, and at the sitting of the Commission will oppose the request of the petitioning ratepayers of South Hokitika. The Commission will consist of -Messrs W. T. Morpeth, Commissioner of Crown Lands, W. Meldrum, S.M., ami M. Carmichael, District Milner, Nelson. Mr Morpeth is to he Chairman of the Commission which will sit at Hokitika.

No little consternation lias been caused in Christehiirh amongst holders of petrol by the action of a Government official, supported by an inspector of Die (Tiiistelnn-eh City Council. The Government has suddenly decided to -enforce the regulations appertaining to the storage of petrol, whereby owners have to obtain a license to .store any appreciable quantity. Most owners wlm have >.oen caught were ignorant of the regulations practically in the entirety, and have had Die mortification of seeing their petrol commandeered, added to which it is prcalicallv certain that they will have to appear in due course at,' the Magistrate’s Court. The Christchurch City Council is in no way responsible for the action taken, and it is understood that proceedings were instituted from AVellington.

The ” Lyttelton Times” says:—A meeting of prominent members ol the Reform Party was held in ( lnisteluireh on Friday afternoon to consider the organisation ol the party here .Mr A. M’l.eod. a member ot the party in the House of Representatives, tvlm has visited Dnneoin and Invercargill, attended the meeting. Two other Reform memhers ol the House, Messrs Hawken and W. Is. Glenn, were cxpectcd. hat did not arrive in Christchurch. It- is stated that the activity is being shown by flit' party in anticipation ol a general election next year. Iminifies tailed to confirm tins, in reply to iurjuirics it was stated that the meeting was a private one and that there was no announcemeiP for publication. No announcement was made as to tin- direct object ol Mr M’l.eod’s visit to the South Island. Mr M’l.eod left for the north last night. Asked as to the possibilities of a general election next year. Mr M’ bond said: “I know no more about, it than you do.”

It is with pleasure, that we announce that Turner’s go-ahead policy will bring to your door strawberries, freshly picked at 7 in the morning, to your hand at 7.30 same day. Odors placed for same can he had at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. What's more delicious than strawberries and cream in vour own home. You provide the cream—Turner’s will provide the fruit.—Advt. Following an example set in the Old Country, arrangements have been made to hold an "Animals Welfare Week” in New Zealand, beginning on December 1. The organising of the week has been taken in hand hv -Mr J. A. Forbes, Wliarfe Street, Oamarii. "In the cause of dumb and helpless creatures,” lie appeals to readers of this column lor sympathy. His object is to wipe out, as far as possible, the ugliness ill the treatment given by many humans to animals in their power. He appeals particularly to young people, because kindly relations to animals cultivate in them a finer moral sense, lead them to treat their fellows kindly and justly. and help to build up their characters. Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are doing admirable work, mainly in the interests of sheep, cattle, horses and dogs. Mr Forbes appeals tor those animals, and for nil wild animals also. Farmers: Your ideal lantern. .WO c.p. rain, wind and storm proof. Lights with match, suitable for aside or outside lighting. 65s post free. R. P. M. Manning and Co., ,5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt,

Air Oldorog notifies that his horse Gasoleno wit] not ho available to breeders during December, owing to -bis absence from the district.

On tho bowling greon lasi evening, in a game for the Heathers, Coles and Stevenson stalled nfF a challenge by Ward and W. Wilson by 80 to 13. For the Crosses, Conning and Aldridge stalled off a challenge by Grant and Bruce by 22 to 10.

The extent to which motor-lorries are becoming a rival to the railways may be gauged from the tact that already this means of transport- is being largely availed of for carting wool from as far afield as Waiarapa into Wellington. Since tlm Public Works Department has taken over the regrading of the Himutaka Hill road a very great improvement lias been elfected, and it, is now a payable proposition to use lorries over this route lor the tfarriage of heavy goods from Wairarapa to Wellington. A considerable quantity ol tlie Wairarapa wool offered at the recent sales here was conveyed by this means.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday last throe days of sale. -Special bargain concessions in every Department, buy now. The buying is good and will be most profitable to every purchaser- Prices cut to the barest minimum. He who buys now buys well. Thrift and economy can now he put into practice. We mean to give our customers the benefit of unprecedented values. McG’iuer’s, Spot Cash Stores, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

The Mines Department is satisfied with the output at the State mines at the present time, and it is pointed out that a record was established one day reeen tlv. However, the Department is very favourable to n scheme to pul the whole of the colliery on tho cooperative system of working, which is regarded as a team system. With this object, Mr W. H. Kimbell, I'ndorSeerotarv ol M.mos, lias communicated with the State Miners’ Union asking that, it appoint six members to discuss with the manager ami himself the proposed change. This eonlcronee will eventuate to-ilav (Wednesday).

The Bov George Miller, of St. Andrew’s Church. Ashburton, who has been elected Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly for 1984 was nominated for the post each year for the past three y ears, but on each occasion he withdrew. For over 30 years Mr Miller has been an active preacher in the Presbyterian Church. His first charge was Wuikaka Valley, near Gore, where be remained fur years. Then, the past three years, but on each oocliarge somewhat larger than that of Ash fill rton, because of the strong Presbyterian element. Mr Miller has been in Ashburton ten years. The post of .Moderator is the highest one in the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. It is an annual appointment, and involves the presidency of the General Assembly. Tho office very often entails a good deal of travelling among the Presbyterian churches of New Zealand.

A well-known farmer in the Makirikiri Valiev sowed some seed, and in order to frighten away tho starling, fire yellow hummer, and other birds of insatiable appetites, he erected a scarecrow. He fashioned it in the likeness of his ow n image (n duels tho Wanganui "Herald":, or rather he stuffed one of bis old suits with straw, and gave the figure an attitude that was very ebaraoteristic of himself. In other words, lie attempted to "pas» the dummy” to the birds, and was very successful in the result. Other tilings happened as well. A neighbour going by called out, “Good morning.” but got no response. Another neighbour passed the time of day. but by way of repiv heard nothing but tile bleating of distant sheep. "You’re very proud, aren't you ” lie shouted again, and attain bis remark was received with indifl'eret ice. Later came a stock buyer with speech that was flattering, and a smile that was meant to induce business. He trudged across the paddock, full bis on Is tie Lebed band dropped limply to his side when lie discovered Die* his geniality had been wasted, and that for a minute or two ho had been talking merely to himself. The Timaru Herald of last Saturday says that Air L. .1. Schmitt, representing the Government Department of Industries and Commerce paid a short visit to Timaru the previous day in connection with the Hokitika Exhibition, and did quite a lot of useful work. Mr Schmitt states that the Exhibifon will lie one of the most complete ever held ill New Zealand. The building will cover 109.000 square feet, and the exhibits will he attractive and varied, many coming from overseas, both British anil intercolonial. Speaking to a “Herald” reporter, he said that the return trip to the West Const bv train would i.nlv he £3 (is lid first class and £2 5= fid second class, and for either of these sums the visitor will see the Otira Tunnel, the beauties of the trans-al-ltine scenery, and Dial of the West Coast, lie can also h- present at the celebration of flic sixtieth anniversary of ilit- West Coast, take part in Die linking-lip- eelehrat-ions of flic East and West bv means of the railway, and enjoy the beauties and reap the advantages of the Exhibition. Ample accommodation is being provided bv the A Vest Coast people. Visitors will bo guaranteed an atfraeiive anil enjoyable time, and will be welcomed with Die usual lavish hospitality of the warm-hearted West Coast. Ihe Government Departments are making special exhibits at the Exhibition, and these in themselves will be well worth a visit.

The latest Parisien model hats and costumes to he worn lor the exhibition season are now to hand at Schrdoei and Co. Call early as the demand is extremely heavy owing to the very reasonable cost, and high quality.— Advt.

Special values in carpets and runners this week. New lot of carpet squares and sofa squares just arrived. Wo sell linoleums cheap.—McKay and Son, Hokitika. —Advt. The pungent refreshing aroma arising from “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help suds only further confirms its great scientific sanitary value.—Advt. Colds vanish in double quick time when “NAZOL” comes on the scene; 60 doses, Is Od. Chemists and stores.