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Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1924, Page 2

Till*. lion. .Minister of .Minos who was v. ith us the other day, made reference to back country prospecting. Mr Amlet•on holds settled views on this point ol a positive character, and it is to lie hoped the time is not distant when he will bo able to establish a policy movement to give effect to his ideas. We believe lie is on tin- right lines; namely in organise a prospecting venture on scientific lines. There s liven ton much haphazard work done in the past. Prospecting should lie under more direct control, so as to be systematised, and above all be directed by those who lave the scientific knowledge to read accurately the story which the natural d. posits reveal. The average, untrained prospector, seeking only for guild, may pa>- over much mineral wealth through he k of training and knowledge as to the value of deposits passed th'ough. ft. is very important m a country such as this where there is a) much diversified mineial wealth, that iiecrcditocl prospecting parties should be (quipped as much in scientific knowledge, ns in capable workmen and necessary tools. If Mr Anderson gives effect to his ideas, the possibilities are that rhe discovery of much mineral wealth in this territory will he hastened very greatly.

Till- Fields Instructor of the Westland Agricultural Department, is circularising the A. and I’. Associations and Kitrmets' Unions in respect to holding

i winter school in ills- Westland dist'ict this year. M Dalgleish ;.s moving betimes, and it i-, Imped I is action

v d! icsiili in encouraging support from tlu various bodies interested. r ;be Exhibition now in progress has helped to concentrate public opinion on the dairying and pastoral possibilities of the Coast, and while interest is thus aroused. it would he well to push the winter school project to the point ol accomplishment. To that etal we would suggest that at the time of the A. am l P. Show here this month, a confeienco of Coast fanning representatives he lonvouod to discuss details, and definitely launch the proposal. The farm school proposal should have general support throughout the district. It will he nn opportunity for the settlers to meet and exchange views, and acquire useful knowledge from the experience to lie picked up from others on the laud. In niLisidering the matter. ) reliably a camping school could le arranged for. The difficulty in the way iff holding a camp, say at the leal racecourse, would not. lie insuperable, and the school under such conditions would become more practical and interesting. Besides, at the racecourse, certain ox'peiieiital work has been going on for some time in regard to the treatment of land ynd in the matter of tree-growmg. The buildings would supply good accommodation with all necessary conveniences and the grounds are central enough to town, and the farming centres of the neighborhood, to make Hokitika a very suitable locale for the purpose in mind. So doubt iba citizens would unite in the effort To make the school a success socially if the farmers determine to organise it.

Yesterday’s rainfall from 0 a.m. to 9 a.m. to-day totalled the substantial amount of 2. 5 inches. Mr 11. Wild left, for Christchurch today to attend the monthly meeting of the Canterbury Education Board. Mr Ceo. Witty, M.P. for Uircarton. will arrive here to-morrow. .Mr VS it ty will ho accompanied by Mrs Witty. Mr and Mrs (lirling, of Blenheim, are duo here on Saturday. Mr (tilling i„ M.P. for Woirau. Tho visiting parliamentarians will stay at Keller's Hotel. Derry’s hard left for the north this nirniing. For to-day the Baud is hooked to give two performances at Oiovniotith, this afternoon anil this evening, and returns to Canterbury to-mor-row. The (treymouth Jockey Club paid on its recent meeting, taxation amounting to t‘2.Sd7 Ids fid including the following amounts : Dividend tax, £1369 175.1 d, lotalisutor, gates and privileges L’fXl! L’s fid ; -take Cds'9 I Os; amusement tax CO7 17s 3d. Flood damage repairs are in hand throughout the district. Traffic on the Boss road was to he restored early to-day. The County party had an unpleasant task at the repairs yesterday. but the work was pushed on despite the drawbacks of the weather. A -lip has occurred on Donnelly’- Creek hill, which will probably require a good deal of attention to prevent further serious erosion. The special attraction yesterday afternoon was undoubtedly the arrival of Wirths’ Circus and menagerie. From ■> o’clock on a large crowd was gathered in the vicinity watching operations of unloading the big train that brought the circus from Christchurch. The herd of about a dozen elephants were a special attraction and their antics were closely watched. The animals seemed to enjoy the rain anil one large animal made itself an impromptu bath in a large mud hole in the station yard, much to the delight of the youngsters. Tho elephants were made extremely useful in unloading operations and the hauling of the immense gear to Cass Square and it was wonderful how easily Ihey were kept in command. Ford Owners: Lengthen your car’s life by using ■•King’’ Automatic Oiler. Xo fussing. Engine repairs reduced. More power, more speed, smoother running. R. P. M. Manning and Co., f. Bedford Roty, Christ < ’h" rot '-~ Vlyt,

A G-cylinder Mitchell car is offered 'or sale for £220. Apply Box 11.

Now arriving, largo eonsignmonlA of choice apricots, tomatoes, peaches, etc. Paterson Michel and Co.. Ltd. (Phone 2).—Advt.

The monthly mooting of the Lodge Vestland Kilwinning, No 88. will l:a held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7.110 o'clock. Visiting hrethreu are ecrdiallv invited.

After an extremely wet day yesterday the weather eleared during the early morning and to-day was fine, the sun proving very welcome after the wet spell experienced.

The aeroplane resumed its lliglit bolore noon to-day, and made a number of interesting ascents. The plane Hew very low to-day and a very clear view of it was obtainable, much interest being shown.

I.c Hoy, MacJ.ogan, and other reliable oily canvas coats, from C7s Gd to 72$ Gd. Inspection invited. AY. M. ■Stopforth.—Ad vt.

The attention of the authorities is directed to the Weld Street railway crossing which needs immediate attention, the footway being an immense rmtdholc. A few loads of gravel would relieve the trouble.

Two mentor ears chased inlu one another in the Puller Gorge, on Saturday, both being so badly damaged that they had to he towed hack toWestport. The machines that met in collision were a l.eylnnd lorry, and a new Studebakor ear, owned by Or Dunn, Westport, who, with hi-, son, was on his way to Gioyinotlth. The collision took place whilst rounding a bend in the road near Berlins, and both machines were considerably damaged as tlie result of the impact.

Will'll-’ Circus .struck Hokitika yesterday under tho most unfavorable weather conditions, but the splendid management of this world-famed combination was not deterred and the preparations for the opening in the evening went on without the slightest hitch in

spite of the dampest of conditions, and the Circus was ready well to time, though the conditions underfoot were very wet and depressing. In spite ot tliis. a wonderfully fine programme was given in its entirety to the appreciative delight of a very large audience.

At the Dunedin police court a man aged twenty-five, was chared with abducting a girl under sixteen. The police said that the parties were married in Australia subsequent to the alleged abduction. There was. however, a matter of false declaration, the girl having given her age a.s twenty-one. The charge was laid on the information of the girl's lather. Counsel |nr

accused said that the parents imw ienlist'd that accused was a dec-:it young man and desired to make it up with him. The girl’s home lilo had been of an undesirable character and accused 'had taken her away. The police were granted a remand for further enquiries.

An instance where clever cargo pillaged- had been at work was revealed Iho other day ill Auckland, says the "Herald.” when a ease which should have contained spanners to the value of about I'HO was found to he full of bricks. The spanners were ordered from an American firm by Mr V. H. Twigg. engineer. The hoop iron binding appeared to he intact hetore the case nas opened in Auckland and there was nothing to arouse suspicion. The neatly packed bricks in.-ide the

case were neither of Australian nor New Zealand mnnufae! tire, and this fcads to the conclusion that the ease was interfered with before it was shipped at New York. Customs and other officials declare that the pillaging work uas about the neatest that had been discovered locally.

Dairy Farmers: Save every ounce of butter fat. Use “Ceres’’ Separator. Soon pars for itself. Self-balancing. Self-oiling. Has no equal. R. P. M. Manning and Co.. J Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

One of London's leading niainilaefurers lias appointed Madame Meiiere, Corner of Cashel and Colombo Sts., Christchurch, their sole New Zealand agent and they have just exported to her four thousand pounds worth of samples embracing the very latest fashions and each one of a different style. To make favourably known the goods Madame Menerc has reccnvcd instructions to sell them at wholesale prices which means a saving of very many pounds—Advt.

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