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Hokitika Guardian, 21 October 1924, Page 2

Nki.sox day to-day falls appropriately in tho midst of the very important Hritish general election now proceeding. It can he imagined that the memorable signal, “England Expects,’’ will be the text for many a jxditical address throughout the United Kingdom. The anniversary of Trafalgar will also bring naval matters to mind, and the people of Australia and New Zealand will be interested in the references to tho Singapore Rase question. This is a, matter which the Labor Government agreed to drop, hut in regard to which there is a strong naval feeling as to the. necessity for this arm ot Empire defence beng created a reality. As to the day itself, it is a reminder of what the British Navy has done not only for the Empire, but the "hole world at large. It was hut recently stated in connection with League of Nation matters, that the British Navy should he used to police the waters of the world, and the foreign advocates of this policy paid a special tribute to the British Navy hv remarking on its work and worth, its deeds and humanity, during the ireriod of the Great War. The Navy is the Empire’s first lino of defence, and has ever proved a sure shield. In times of ponce there is the tendency to forget all Wo owe to the Navy for- the comfort and stability wo enjoy as a nation to-day. It i.s only in war times and in the hours of peril, that our thoughts turn to the Navy. That is selfish and ungenerous. The Navy lias performed sttch deeds as to call for our grateful remembrance at all times. To-day’s anniversary is at least a reminder of tho Navy, serving to recall

r.ot only Trafalgar, which made Britain mistress of the seas, but also, of the long years intervening, duriilg which the Navy was able to retain its proud, title beyond effective challenge. During the war period the Navy performed prodigious service and valor, succouring all the Adies joined with our land forces, ajul making the final victory swifter. It was a great and notable service, and it is a proud thing to feel that those great and glorious services are appreciated ns much in other countries within the British Empire. The Navy well deserves that high honor.

Tim Central Dairy Factory at Hokitika, which had its annual meeting yesterday, appears to have begun very well, and is well launched on its second year of active operations. The factory is confined to butter making, and is receiving its cream from all parts of the Coast reaching from Teremakau to Inter-Wanganui. At the meeting yesterday it was pointed out that the operations of the Company wore instrumental iu keepineg up the juice of butter fat to the dairy fanner, by reason of the increased competition for dairy produce. This is an obvious result, and tlie local Company has served that good purpose at least. It is jawing from all accounts a much appreciated acijuisitoiu .locally by 'rilason that sweet cream and iic may now be procured readily in town. This is a great convenience to town residents "ho appreciate it in a practical way by liberal patronage. The local article produced is of uniform quality and the Westland brand of Imtter seems to be in general demand. In Mr 11. T. Parry, the Company lias a cajiablc and resourceful manager who has done excellent work in bringing the Comjiany so quickly to the fore and keoping it there.