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Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1924, Page 2

1*; discussing the roads question, He linn. Minister made the rather satislactory announcement that the Main !Ji.dnva;.s Board '"oil'd take over the Kumara to Rost toad on April Ist. next. This should he gold ne";. to the b.cu! body, winch some eleven months ago. wu* willy nilly called on to take over tile length of road then in a very unsatisfactory condition. At the time the road was foisted on the Count\ (.Vuncil, it was estimated it would cost, tdl.oOO to place tin- bridges in satisfactory condition ami £2,00(1 for the M ini. On amount of this 'the Government voted £1,290 and promised an additional £.1.000. But it will be seen there is still a large additional sum reneued ■before the road ami bridges " ill be equal to tile traffic—notwithstanding in addition to the Government grants, the local body bad also to expend a substantial .sum, The terms on which the Highways Board will take over the road nave still to be made known. The Bi ard has power to make such condition* as it pleases, and (lie local body lias to subscribe the quota of money tonuired. But unfortunately the main mad from Kumara to Ross traverses a great deal of country which yields very little in the way of local revenue. Yet at the same time it is a most important connecting link for through traffic, and ■ s the main arterial road for northern Westland, and links up likewise with Sontbe: n V. estland. The road is essential not only for internal development. but as a main highway used necessarily by all through traffic. It is very important the thoroughfare should ho kept in good order, for Die advancement- of .South Westland depends so much on road transom t that it is requisite the through road should be equal to tile growing traffic, which should he encouraged, and not retarded by defective reads and bridges. II is important therefore that whatever body is responsible for tlie upkeep of the reads it should see that the rash i* thoroughly done.

It is perhaps difficult to say whether Mr Coates* banter was meant seriously o not, wben lie passed into lighter vein as to the “little requests’' made. But he seemed more sarioiu "ben lie expressed a lack of sympathy regarding assistance to restore Kakapoiahi bridge. Mr Coates hardly had the matter in pro per perspective. The settlers built the bridge originally, and it was lost through an abnormal Hood which brought down a large slip and heavy timber. Tt was a combination of circumstances which had disastrous results to the bridge. Seeing that in the original cost the Government v. ; - not asked to contnlmto, notwithstanding that 11 io will ho iri'tiuineiita] in relieving: some ' »n or twelve miles of the main south road maintained by Hie Government for traffic, the Ministei might have been more sympathetic. '1 hero is also tlie fact, that previously flic local hotly came to the rescue of main south road traffic when the Government would not help, in assisting to place a traffic bridge over ihe Mikotini river. That action relieved the Government of a large expenditure which obviously should have been met bv the public funds a* well as relieving tile Department of which Mr C'oates is tile head, of annual maintenance charges. Knkapotnhi bridge serve* traffic which was not contemplated half a decade ago. and under the changed conditions, and seeing the value the structure is to the settlers in supplying tile- dairy factories or moving stock to market, it is. a work in which legitimate assistance might be given which will help tiie general progress of the south. No doubt when the whole position is fully weighed the justice of the claim will be recognised and n measure of assistance granted.

The entries for Monday’s fat stock aales at Arahuru appear in this issue. Notice of a strayed red and white forward bullock at Huriliari appears in this issue. Jurors summoned to attend the sitting of the Supreme Court next Wednesday me notilied they will not he required North Maud mails mid passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at- Christchurch this morning. Ladies runic and (house your autumn hat at Schroder and Co's, whilst the selection is varied. You will lie delighted with tin- choice Conic soon. Advt. A Canterbury farm of 000 acres is offered tor sul,- m (his issue, or owner is prepared to exchange for a good Westland ilairv farm

Notice of the sale by public auction on 12th Mnri'li ol a soldier's farm is given in ilii- issue. Ii comprises 300 acres Crown leasehold and is situate near Awntuna rail wav station.

.Look at George Pelhridge’s advertisement in ibis issue. He is making a special display of ladies’ velour and fur coats, and fur necklets. The display is a lirst class one and ladies should not miss R. MY regret to record ihe dent It <■: Lucy Finma. the 11-yeur old ijanghier ilr and Mrs Alm-rt t rope, : of ]\oitcrangi which took \ lat e early this warning. The deceased had been ailing lor seme time |.ao Peep -vmpaihy will 1 c extended io ihe bet caved piircnt.s. A young man natiled ('. Trov.c; met with a very paiolul accident at Mi' Morris' .Sawmill. CYnimdun. ,ui ’1 dimeday morlliltg. II''; i' - ■ 11;; I i 1 1 - I,e \ Riling Dr Cmihm loi' surgical iiilentio!:. It appears that one of !':■• hands was engaged knocking up a skid and struck the unfortunate man on the forehead, inflicting a ghastli wound. At a meeting of the Cantei'hiirv

School Committee's Association, the Secretary reported tiiati the executive had forwarded a re,solution to tile Minister as follows:—“That this association supports the Canterbury Education Board in its endeavour to have altered the present system of appointment of teachers on the grading system, believing that this system is against the true interests of the school, as well as being in many cases unfair to members of the teaching profession.

Just lauded, a large consignment of peurmuins and other varieties of choice apples.— I’aierson, Michel A Co., Ltd. ’Rhone No. 2.—Advt.

“I never realised before the magnitude or the magnificence of your country,’’ said a speaker at the Southland League dinner to the members of Parliament states the “Southland Tinies"i. "It is the best agricultural country I have ever seen, and your province has A great future. Your settlers have done great work and dose ive I'vrrv credit that can he given to them for the way they have tackled the problem. But what .1 must emphasise is the fact- that so far you have merely scratched the surface and tlmt vou should go in for more intensive cultivation, otherwise it is not rendering to the owners the return that it, is capable of giving." A freak in the form of a puppy with

six leg. me horn among a litter of seven spaniels at Christchurch. The little animal, which belonged to Mr B. Fiihrid, was perfectly formed in the upper part of its body, hut the lower part had two pairs of hind legs which were facing each other, and which, owing to their position, would have prevented the puppy from walking. The hodv altogether was about threettimes as large as that of any of the other puppies, and when hold fit an upright position was not unlike the shape of a pmir. The puppy, with which its mother would have nothin." to do, way kept, alive by means of a feeding bottle.

Admire! Dudley Kevvn. S: :r ford do Chair. K.C .?... the m-v-'v appointed Governor >..:•• tirouli M a lowa s iig'g! ad-v "i t F : Office from 1?1$ to VY H- entered the Royal Navy m 1 :: f Ha served through the .Egyptian 'Aar, and wn« naval attache io the l iiited Stales ol North and South Amorna in 1292. During the years l!K)o-12 lie commanded 11.M.5. Barcliante. 11.21.8. Cochrane and 11.M.5. Colossti*. in 1912 lie was appointed Naval Secretary to tiie First l.ord of the Admiralty. In 4914 lie was placed in command of the Kith. Cruiser Squadron, and was appointed to the command of the 3rd Battle Squadron ill 1916. In 1917 he was with l.ord Balfour’s mission to Washington. Dalgety and Co., held a sale at Totera Flat on Thursday. There was a good aticndanee of buyers from vaiieiis districts. Them was a fair yard-

ing, comprising springers, store cows, and a lino of 71 bullocks from the C-ni-teiliurv side. A few fat cattle were sold at satisfactory prices. Bidding for C o other lines was erratic, springers selling up to £.'} Ins, and good store cows up to £,'! 10s. Tiie Canterbury imllocks sold were: Eighteen 18-iiiontli steers £2 lbs, seventeen 2-ycar-old steers £-1. 12s Gd, and three and four year old bullocks up to Co 12s Gd. There was a .small entry of breeding ev.es, competition for which was flirty luisk. .selling up to 30s 3d. All the ya’ding wax di-; oxed of under (lie iiam-

Tlie reed loom furniture shown by Harley's l.td. aL the Greyinoulh Show was one of tiie oustamiiag oxiiiliits. 11 will last, a life-time, is liglit. strong and serviceaiile. and i* spleml-l lor the sitting-room, bedroom or verandah. It is finished in cream and grey and is wonderful value at the prices. Eui! particulars on request to Harleys. House Furnishers, Grey month.-—Ad vt. Tiie programme for the Swimming Cai nival to lie held at tiie Baths next Tuesday evening lias been arranged and comprises a varied number of events, copies of which may lie seen at the Baths or at Mr A. H. I.awn's, tobacconist simp, Revel I St.—Advt. G rea t Ila 1 f-Brice Salo—Thu r - lay. Friday and Saturday. .Finn! days oi McKay's Great Summer Sale. Fun her lu’g reduction- in all Departments. Eveeptional opportunity to buy economically .it half and Ess than half-price. Sale ends on Saturday March ]*t. 'A. Mcixav and Sen. the Reading Draper-. - -Advt.

J. Tonnent, jeweller, Hfimiltim St., lias an advertisement of intorest in this issue. Have you seen Schroder’s new autumn millinery.—A very choice selection. Pirces moderate.—Advt. Soldiers’ Hall to-night, usual monthly daneo in aid of the ITS.A. Building Fund. Good music and first class floor. Paneing B.3t> Admission- One Shilling. _ At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr A. E. Benjamin, J.P., an offender charged with being found * helplessly drunk in Medley Street yesterday morning was convicted and lined As. The death of a veteran miner Mr John Tobin took place yesterday at the Old People's Home. Ivumara. Deceased was 8-3 years of age and . had ~— been in the district from the early days. The period of grace having expired to-day. County ratepayers whose rates me in arrears are now liable to he sued fm- tin- amount owing, without further notice. Batches of summonses lor overdue rates arc to he i -sued during the present month. To-day is St David's Day —the national day. At Christchurch tongihi t’-'-o Cambrian Society will hold a celebration in the Chora! Hall where Madame Gower Burns will sing. Tomorrow afternoon there will he a M'ceinl AYclsh service in the Anglican C'ailii lr«d. whereat Archbishop Julius will 1”' the preacher.

flic ••\Ycst|>e>rr News" of Friday stales - A blaekberrying party making toi Organ’s island bv boat from Westport, had ihe misfortune to lose a laily's gold wristlet watch just as flm boat was about to leave the skids at theI*"' 1 *"'

K R.C. shed. It slipped out of the leather casing into the river in some 12 feet of water Efforts to recover u at the time failed but on ’Wednesday

morning, when there was 8 or 9 feet of water, the watch was observable from the punt and a lad, Ivor Friend, wiio came on the scene, promptly retrieved it. The same lad yesterday von the diving competition at the school sports.

In the days of A aid Lang Syne a A./, tobacco made its appearance on tile market, bin failed io get a hold of the smoking public. 'I he leaf was alright, hut there was something deficient. in ihe curing, and the industry lanquished and fizzled out. A much more recent attempt to solve the problem resulted in the production of the National Tobacco Go’s brands, now firmly established ill the favour of the smokers. The secret of this success is said to be due to the new toasting process which the manufacturers are now applying to their tobacco, and which has resulted m the most remarkable improvement' in the smoking quality, —, The difference between the toasted and the noil-toasted product is as wide as a caiked potato differs in taste fium a raw one. Auv smoker can easily (onvinie himself by trying just a few pines of any of the tollowing brands: Riverboad Gold, very mild; Toasted Navy Gut. of medium strength and Cut Ring No. 10 for those nho prefer a full body.—Advt. Professor Sarolea says that the destruction in Russia is only temporary ami superficial. Lenin lias often been compared to Attain, King of the Huns. The old chroniclers tell us of a popular m...;; t -val saving—-‘“Wherever the horse of Auiki had passed, the grass ceased to grow.” Tlie popular saying was wrong. Immediately alter the hordes of At tils had left the green grass started to grow again. It will he with the villages of Russia as with the French villages of the devastated areas. The recovery ol Russian agriculture will he equally rapid. A few good .harvests, a. few years of strong govei'ninciit, and the influx of foreign capita! will .suffice to restore the former prosperity,of the Russian Continent. Even if ihe material ruins are to I jir repaired in a brief space of time, tlicro ii, teas, another tide of the picture. Thei'i are other values intellectual and moral which cannot be so easily - replaced. The big event Is lid sale commences Saturday next, Feb. 23rd, and continues for six days only. Tito gnat one price saie. Hundreds of articles worth from fis lid to 120 s, now all one price Is lid each. Look out for big price list. See our windows, drastic reductions every department. Poors open 9 a.m. McGruer’s, MYsibiml Ltd., Spot Cash Drapers, liokilika and Greymoutli.—Advt.