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Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1924, Page 2

The usual fortnightly service will bo held in the Ross Methodist Church tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 7.(10.

The Nellie Bramley Coy is expected to pay a return visit to the -Coast for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

A grand ball to celebrate the Ross Football Club’s soven-a-sitle victory is to be held in the Totnra Hall on Friday October 17th, when the lintsia wilt lie supplied by ISonelli’s orchestra.

Mr li. Walkinsoii, Resident ’Kngiiieer for the Public Works Department, went south yesterday on a general visit of inspection of the main roads and bridges which now constitute part of the main highways of the "Dominion.

If you find it necessary to buy floorcoverings this season you would he well advised to examine our huge assortment of rugs and linoleum. Our prices as usual are the lowest possible. Addison’s.—Advt.

Tapestry runner I-un wide (5s .‘ld a yard; U’J.jin, 7s (id; 27in, Ss (id. Axminster *J7iu wide Bis (id, specially good designs. Linoleum. (>lt lirst quality 12s (id, second 11s fid, in a large range of designs and colourings. Addison.-. Advt.

A net profit of L'l'.ll.* was made last, month by the lilackwater Mines. The work done was: - Stone crushed, .itSo tons, yielding 17)71 line ozs. of gold, valued' at £7107). Working expenses were £4.1.*.-); working profit £2710: Development cost £'(;:>. and capital expenditure ClllKh Tile gold is valued at £ I ]ls per fine ounce.

The Westport "News” says that

inquiries liv overseas owners of a vessel Ititl feet in length as to hunkering aL Westport did not lead to business. It is a pitv for this is the trade Westport requires to keen its mines going. T f West port is going to have a Inline in keeping its great mineral resources, its harbour and equipment must he brought up-to-date.

.Mr Kanamori had a good meeting at Ross last night, and was listened to with great interest. Our readers are reminded of his address in the Town Hall to-night, when the Mayor will mi nin' the chair. Mr Kannmnri’s subject, will lie his personal experiences in the great earthquake which destroyed Tokio ami Yokohama last year. There will bo a collection at the close of the meeting.

Fire! Fire! Fire! Where’s the Brigade. That’s the civ when the hell rings. Well, we are always on the job in gootl time and on to-night wo will lie at the Soldier’s Hall to attend to the crowd that will he at the brigade hall. A ball that is going to lie a huge success. Ihe music will he .sublime. When McLean’s orchestra (days you will jar.", to the latest music ami oh girls you will onioy it. Dancing will commence at S..’!o o’clock sharp.—Advt.

There was a good attendance at the weekly dame and euchre tourney at St Mary’s Club rooms on Monday, over ltll) card players competing. The ladies’ lirst prize was won liv Miss K. Murphy, and the second by -Mrs I'. Groiifskv. The ■ melt’s first prize was won by Mr Errant. and the second by Mr MoCavin. Messrs Lawn and GibInns supplied the music lor the nance, which was largely attended.

Legislation wlihli the prime Minister hopes to [ass daring the present sessum includes measures ‘.or the provision. of it system of agi i. altural credits, based <ii ilii- expeiiimie of other coun-

tries; pensions for the indigent blind, an amendment of Dm law providing widows’ pensions, as well as oilier aspects of the Commission’s ] elision system, and measures dealing with highways, lit casing, and gaming.

The return of Mr Justice Busking to New Zealand will add another judge.

and icpmplcte the strength of the Supreme Court Bench. This may possibly obviate the immediate necessity rf appointing a site-esser to the late Si, John Sal It l . Ill,ell . lee.. ever, that .A 1 1 Jie.tue Stringer will leave .shortly on a visit to England on twelve months’ hoi,may.

The claim which the Hokitika Fire Brigade has on the public, will be demonstrated this oveiing no doubt, when there .should be a bumper attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall for the ball. It is some years now .since the Brigade made an appeal of this nature, and the call is sure to he well responded to. The hall has been tastefully decorated and every attention in regard to music, floor, etc., has been given to ensure the ienjoyment of dancers. Special supper arrangements have been made bv an active committee of ladies.

Tt v.as mentioned at the last meeting of the Beautifying Society that a .move was to he made to have a sun-dia’ placed on Cass .Square. The authorities of the So iety have keen advised now that a I oil v resident of the Borough is prepaid! to donate the sun-dial if the gift is acceptable. This is sure to •he appreciated, and the Society will apply to the Borough -Council for leave ti: nlaee the dial in some suitable location in the Square. The gifts which are being made in connection with Cass Square, suggest that there is a very pleasing civic spirit abroad in the town which is fortunate in having its public interested so much in the appearance and wolfare of Hie place.

An accident which might have resulted I a tally took place yesterday forenoon at the mouth of the Teromalrau River. .Mr R. Curl is who is employed a:; yardman at the K.lf. Sawmill at Kumnrn Jimetion, in company with a youth named Trevor Brown left. Creyin.outh yesterday in a small sailing boat. All went well until the little craft was headed I’nr the entrance of the Tereninknu River, when ii goL broadside on the breakers and capsized. The two occupants clung to the upturned boat. .Meanwhile urgent news of the disaster wnsent to the Police Department, who at once arranged with Cant. Cox to despatch a launch to the scene. Those ill charge of the launch succeeded ill re-cuing Curtis and Brown who made their way back to Groyinoiith.—Grcv “ Star.”

Important legislation concerning pensions will be introduced this Parliament. There will lie a measure providing for pension for the indigent blind, and the v.ilows’ pension will be statu tori I v reviewed." But a measure of more than general interest to the whole community will be one dealing with the pension system general!'.'. This will have its foundation on the contributory basis, which economic and State authorities throughout the world have come to regard a.s the most equitable form of pension law. li is understood that the Bill will be introduced before the ,session ends, with the intention that, during the ensuing recess, members of Parliament, public bodies interested, and the people generally may express an opinion on it. so that Parliament will be fortified with full information regarding its pnEaMo ef-

fect by the time it discusses the measure next session. This is in keeping with a promise already given hv the Prime Minister and the Minister in Charge of Pensions.

French, Swiss and English knitted woo! costumes, jumpers, jumper frocks in silk, silk and wool, and line wools is another prominent feature at Schroder and C’o’s Spring show, now on. Inspection cordially invited. Evening frocks and flowers a speciality at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt.