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Hokitika Guardian, 4 December 1924, Page 2

Tin-: efforts by the Progress League in the direction of developing South Westhind appears to lie complementary to the work done in securing the completion of the Midland railway. One of the strongest arguments for the latter work was that the line would tap a district which was largely Crown hands and so enhance the value of the State property. In South Westland there are vast regions of Crown Uinds. Imth arable and timber bearing, to say nothing of the minerals and scenic resources. The State will benefit richly b.v bringing that region into settlement. for following its development population must grow and production increase. The region specially in mind is the area of country between the north ITnnst and the Cascades, with Jackson Bay as a ready made port. The scheme proposed has been under consideration for some time. It includes a reading proposal from Jackson Bay to north Okuru, including the bridging of the intervening rivers. Opening up facilities such as proposed should lead immediately to dairying developments. With loading conveniences at Jackson Bay there would he certainly an immediate development in timber. There are fine tracts of bush country north and south of the port, and millers woukl he constructing tramways to tho various points. A light tramway suitable for such a traffic might !>e preferable even to a road to Okuru, enabling quicker transit by motor traction on rails. The timber industry would draw population to the district and lead to the establishment of a township, and as the land was cleared economically of the timber, it would come into use for pastoral pursuits. No doubt bv imposing a special royalty on the timber, for raiding and export purposes, a large capital sum would accrue to defray the cost of access and wharf-

aj?e accommodation, so that in the end the enterpri.se would recoup the outlay and return a substantial surplus to the Dominion apart from the value of establish in”; permanent industries and induciue; lasting settlement t<i a territory deserted now because of the lack of access and facilities for transport. The whole scheme promises to secure l-lie certain advancement for South Westland which is most desirable from every point of view.

Nominations for all events at flu' Hokitika races on December fFith. and ‘.’"ill. dose with the Secretary of tlie Westland ltacinir Club fo-inoriow (Friday) ni<;ht at P o’t loch. A "Ood entry is expected. Our linoleums and carpets idler I lie utmost in value for your money they never over step sensible price limits. They are minced to the rc(|uircmcnis of the average borne. \\ e have* just landed special shipments for tho Yuletide trade. Your inspection invited. Harley and Co. hid., linoleum and carpet specialists, (ireymotith.

A nicotine of the Exhibition Committee takes place at the County Chambers at 7.1i1t o'clock this evening. All the goods have been disposed ot and it will now In- possible to close accounts. The meeting will decide also 111 l'elor(•iice to arranging lor the West Coast provincial Court at the Dunedin Kxliibition.

The funeral ol the late David .Mason, ol Kaiiieri. whose body was found washed up on the Colulen htach. mi Sunday last, took place at Civyliiouth yesterday afternoon. The service was conducted by the Rev. I. N. Cuttle at the graveside, and the itiucral was attended by Irieiuls anil tin* immediate relatives ot the deceased.

Those who in the cold days o! winter pined lor the heat ot a tropical isle bad til' ir wish gratified on Tuesday, says a Christchurch paper, li was the linl test, day llui! lias occurred this season. I'lie temperature in the >un rose to I i- degrees, this being an exceptional ti-mp ratine for this time of the year. The uiiipeiatiire in the shade reached its maximum at 3.1 A p.m.. wluMi BI.A degrees was registered. Ihe wind lu bl m the mu tli-wcst during the day. but was never stronger limn a light bree/.c.

Messrs K -rtigasl Urn., of Hibson Ouav, the well-known aerated waters Manufacturers, have secured a special line in siimmor drinks. ‘‘.Disfrulc (it's just, fruit that's all) is a wholesome health giving fruit, tu a. liquid form, a product that is not Merely a luxury. It. is supplied in three true fruit flavours, orange lemnn and lime. -Advr,.

Copies of the l.'et urned Soldier.-, sociation *'|{eview" (the ollit ial nrgi’.ii of Mie organisation) may he obtained ly members mi applierii inn to the Secretary iMr 11. Moorel. The piihlicaiion appears ipian crly . and eontaiiis a budget of interesting matter relating to the work of the Association, and the privileges cl '.. available for the rclurne.l men. t'-dul mailer nbning to pensions, nndii-a! aid ill siekncs- etc., also appears.

Mr C. At l.insei!, "f Can! I'l'bury , the w liner of several swimming chaiii| s-1 1111 mill a New Zealand leprcsenia11ve at nlympia, gave an interesting dciiioiist.ration in swimming at the Municipal liatlis Westport, on Tuesday in the presence ol a very large atleiidam e ol sebool children anil parents. The ilenniiisl rat ion was tittle'll nppreeialed by all present, and youthful swimmers immediately pro-ceded to pill the lessons into practice. In the evening a meeting was held to form a West port Amateur Swimming Association. Mr Atkinson attended and promised to try to arrange for a party -of fifteen or twenty Canterbury swimmers 'in visit- the Coast during Christmas week, lie was authorised to get in turn'll with the Crcvnumlli Club,

with a view to arranging laniivals at each eil lhe lour ii'litri'S on the West. Coast - Hokitika. Hivy mom li. Roeitoii. and Westport.

The Committee ol tlic .11.5. A. nut at the Soldiers’ Hall last night. Present: Messrs Kvans (President). Tomlinson. Shand. Stuart, and Moore (lion, secretary). A circular was received from Headquarters forwarding copies of the H.S.A. Bi-view for members. It was resolved to procure an additional IS collies for free distribution among financial members. The issue cuiituins much interesting matter and valuable information for ex-soldiers. Dues to the amount of £3 Is od to Headquarters were passed for payment, as also local accounts totalling £lo. The letting of the hall for Saturday night dances was left to the Secretary to deal with on the proposals made. It was resolved to hold the usual monthly Saturday night dance this week-end; also to hold dances as follows during the Christmas and New Year holidays: December 23th and 27th (race night). January 3rd (monthly Saturday dance'). January oth. (lung night with supper). The Secretary reported subscriptions were coming in for the year. It was resolved to hold the next monthly meeting on 12th. January. Matters in connection with the tuning of the piano, the caretaking etc., were dealt with and the mooting adjourned.

Schroder and Co are now showing a splendid line of chubby umnbrollns at till prices. A special line of children’s umbrellas, knitted frocks, lints and foxy rubber capes. These are suitable lines for Christmas gifts.—Advt. Nothing like being in a position to huy direct from the source of supply. McKav’s have just landed from the factory a line of Men’s Felt Hats. Newest shapes. The usual price is 12s (id hut McKay’s direct buying enables them to sell at 8s (id.—Advt.

“Tnn-ol” the perfect furniture and Hour polish, is sold in liquid or paste form. Kasv and economical. —Advt.

Direct from Ireland it new lot of table damasks and serviettes at prices greatly reduced. Call and see t.lio grand values in these lines. White damask 3s 3d, 3s !)d, -Is (id, a yard, unbleached damask 2s (id and 3s 3d a yard; serviettes mercerised and till linen Is, Is 3d, Is (id. 2s, to 3s (id. Croat value and minus the middleman’s profit. .McKay and Son. Hokitika.—Advt.

Don’t he a drudge! Liquid "Tan-ol” lightens labour. Splendid for polishing floors and furniture.—Advt.

Motorists: Petrol reduced in cost. Distal tin “ Air-Friction ” Carburettor which increases power one-third to onehalf and ensures considerably more mileage. Booklet free. B. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

The All lllncks may not lose a mulch I.at you arc sure to -be a winner if you buy your groceries at the Star Stores. —Advt.

On the bowling green Inst evening, ill a game for the Cresses. Messrs Breeze and J’.liink, the holders wen- defeated by Messrs 1). Stevenson sour., and I). Stevenson junr.. by !) to ID.

Mr C. (Hitram. of the Clyde Bakery. Weld Street, announces that- lie is now taking orders for Xmas cakes, iced and | iped in various designs. Further particulars in his advertisement.

\\‘e have landing fur tlic Xmas season, new potatoes, muscatels, i rvstali-■, -d cherries, almonds, tigs, l-'oiir Crown .sultanas and fruits ot all descriptions including our lamoiis sliced peaches.—At tin- Star Stores, Rcvcll St. Advt.

The dosing day for the sale of the Mammoth Art Fnimi of ISC prizes to tin- value of £IOOO has been extended until Wednesday Dec. 10th. Tickets 2s (id can be obtained from A. H. Lawn, the local agent. Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify an important am tuni sale on behalf ol Messrs Maekell and Co. of the valuable sawmill, complete, on the Kanieri Lake mail: and also a l.eyliuul motor lorry. Fuller part n uni's appear in another column.

Tile funeral of the late Mr •lames Stoiilnni-.e took place yesterday altermam at Karoro Cemetery. There was a large al t' lidaiiee. including iiii iiibcrs of -polls and local bodies and the Hisjlau b Foundry l.til. The .service nt the ”’raveside was ciiiubicted by the lie- . T. X. Cuttle.

Useful presents llint will be apprecciatiil. Hosiery. Cloves, halltlket'chiels, toys, fancy novelties, bags, neckwear, dain't v lingerie, etc., etc. New stocks of the very latest novelties just to band. .Make yout pure lease s now whileyou have a lull rang.' l» s-b'-'i from. (>n r miecs arc li-vw-e. Mctiitlee s, I l-jktt ikn and (.'rev nth.- Advt.

Arising out of the. death ot her suit William Dudley. Mrs M. A. Dmllev. ,-laimeil £7At) eumpeiisation from the l.ake Brunner Haw milling Company in whese employ Im was aecielciitnlly killed. I'lie ease was liearel at a sitting of the Arbitration Court, tit Creymoiilh. yesterday, presided over by -MY .1 11 si ice- Frazer. The Court awarded £;!.',it. with funeral expenses L'2S 2s (id. anil the' witni'ssi's' e-x| e'li-es. * oui'l liisls CIO 10s Would lie given against ilcl'ciiilauts.

At a w'-11-aUe'inli''.l meeting of th*' Hokitika, Motor Cycle ( lull which was 1 1, -Id in Mr Toohe.v’s pretniscs. Ilevcll Street, last Moiulay evening, prelinuuar'.' arrangi'tiUMits were m:td>' tor a ..ports meeting wliii'il the Chib proposes holding early in the new year. Besides the events for racing machines' the programme will elude a slow motor race and aLs-i a race for “old stagers" opt - n to machines e.!' a mode I not later titan |!>l'i. The main even! of the daywill |,r the Westland Championship, which, togetber with the heavy ami light-weight handicaps, should soeni'c a good entry. Novi'c.s will also leave the opportunity of trying themselves out. while eon- and two mile t.vele hit lic 1 1 t-a ] -s will also lie included ill the programme.

A sad eli'iiu niug in i blent occurred at l.ake Brunner vestcr'lay alTcniinm, the victim being Mrs W. Ilclcm. e-1 .'bntiia. Pile. I,oelv was rerovci'cel after being in tin* water lor an hour, and lhoug.li artilicial jespiiatioii wa.- tried for over tin hour cH'.irts to i'cih'w life wdc unavailing. It appeal's that Mrs Ilclcm no-tie'-tl -t beset which Was used by leer liu.sbanil. adrift oil the lake. She boardeel a dinghy, eejuippeel with a solitary oar. and pmleilt'd out inwards the boat. Several men watching liit movements saw lief sinlileuly over-balanie, when nearing the bnat and disappear. Ibe alarm wiisiiuieklygive.il. but tile scni'ch-t-rs were fruitless in their efforts lor an hour. The decease'll leave's live' c.hildivii. t.we; id whom are in (‘anterbiiry. Hew hush.tud, Mr \V. Ilcli'in, is employed on Mr .Noel Beat's farm, wlu-iv 1m was working at the time of the aceielent. He' only reie'iii ly re.'iioved bis family Iroiu Canterbury to Mnnna. The news of Mrs Helem's eleatli mine as a great slunk to Moana residents, with whom she was oxii'i'dingly well like'il and respei'leil. An inquest will be held before Mr Noel Beat. J. 8.. at Moana to-day.

Sawm.iling Machinery: Bush locomotives, Steam Saw Feeds, Steam Cross Cut Saws, Logging Blocks, Timber Jacks etc., from 11. P. .11, Manning and Co. ‘> Bedford l!ow, Christchurch, representing A. and (L Price Ltd., Thames.—Advt.

Do you know that you can now buy 0 foot floorcloth at os (kl a yard. -McKay’s have brought down the price to that figure. You can cover a 1. by 0 foot mom for .‘Ms or a l’J by 12 loot room for 11s. .McKay’s have reduced the prices of (I foot floorcloths, 8s (Id to ds (Id; 0 foot linoleums 3rd quality Os Od to 7s lid; 2nd quality 11s lid to 9s 3d. They have also reduced the prices of 0 foot and 12 foot floorcloths and linoleums by from 3s to -Is a yard. Heine direct dealers with the linoleum makers, McKay and Son are enabled to buy at bedrock prices and thus save the middleman’s profits usually passed on to the people.—Advt. Arriving end next week a large consignment of choice apricots from Central Otago. Our instructions are to sell at lowest ruling price. Book orders early. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. —Advt.