THE PUBLIC'S RIGHTS

Hokitika Guardian, 21 February 1925, Page 2

THE PUBLIC'S RIGHTS

(To the Editor)

Sir.—He “Fail-play” and Andrews letter—re Lake Kanieri track. 'Now as a neutral in the matter, I fail to see how any person can have the -ole right ol way along our waters in New Zealand. Rivers, lakes etc., are accessible by the public independent of notices ot trespassing, and, it owners ot said property adjoining lakes and rivers think they aro going to stop the public from going along the same, they want t 1 waive tin and pinch themselves to see il the;. a>-'e awake, or look into lntvs appertaining to water rights in New Zealand. Thanking von for trouble — 1 remain. CRUX CRITICORUM Hokitika. Feb, 20th.

Notice of a sitting of the Assessment Court on March 4th, appears in this issue, to deal with County mining valuation objections.

The death took place in the Boiler Hospital on Thursday of Catherine Teresa Galvin. Deceased was 51 years of age and a native of County Kerry, Ireland. She had been a resident in New Zealand for 30 years. Deceased leaves a husband and one son.

l'f you want good health you must eat plenty of fruit. Call at ’1 timer’s where von will get the largest variety in Westland to chose from Oranges, grapes, peaches, nectarines, apples, bananas, lemons, passion limit. Beais gib. for Is. Choice tomatoes front 3d per Ui. Call and see for yourself. Local eggs at Turner’s Station Mart. —Advt.

West End scenes following the England v. All Blacks Rugby match at Twickenham had an echo at Marlborough street Police Court on the Monday 'states a London paper). Arthur Frederick Blakiston. aged thirty-two, a schoolmaster, one of the England forwards, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly. “What was the disorderly conduct : asked the Magistrate’s clerk. A constable replied: “ Ho was being carried shoulder high along Regent street, causing a large crowd to gather. I asked him to go away, and lie became very abusive. T bad to take him into custody." Blakiston, who said he was very son.', " ,1S fined 30s, with 10s costs, or seven days.

A sensational motor smash occurred on Monday evening at Ross’s cutting 2H miles up tlie Ashburton Gorge. The Mount Somers Motor Company s sixton lorry was taking a load of rock salt to Mt. Potts, and was going to return with a load of wool which was lying at the foot of Ross’s cutting. At the top the lorry got away, and though efforts were made to turn it against the side of the cutting it swung round and went straight over a liundreiUfoot hank, carrying away part of a flimsy wooden railing along tho edge. Mr Goodrich, who was driving, and Mr V) ilhams. jumped clear just in time. The lorry was reduced to matchwood.

Tlie only way to appreciate the extent of the money-savers offering at McKav’s Great Sale is by inspection. Prices' are being utterly smashed.Advt.

Further news from the south regarding Hood damage shows that Evans Creek helmv the road crossing lias broken through the settlers’ land doing considrahle damage. Some protection was in hand at the danger point, but was not far enough advanced to be effective l) bold the storm waters. At Little Waitaha. the northern approach to t"ie new Kakapoahi bridge was at-ta-'ko.l by the flood. The river has made a considerable set against tlie up-stream bank, and a line ol protection work will be necessary to cope with the menace. The river in flood overflowed ihe adjacent land, and threatens to do damage unless controlled. Ihe need for a light traffic bridge above the ford of Granity creek near Fergusons was evidenced twice during the wee It. motor traffic being held up by the little stream owing to the unusual depth Of water when in flood. This crossing and Cowhide creek at Big Wanganui arc iiow the chief bugbears to motor traffic on the main south road.

A meeting of the Committee of the ILS.A. was held last evening. Mr Evans presiding, but owing to the wet weather and other engagements the principal business was postponed to next week. It was resolved to order tlie usual number of poppies for Anzac Day. and make the necessary arrangements for the sale of same next month. With regard to the building scheme, the chairman reported Mr A. Wilson’s estimate of the work proposed was £:;.">0. This provided for three rooms mid u vestibule, and would give excellent accommodation for social purposes. Tenders had been called for the timber and the tender of Malfrov and Coy., had been recommended lor acceptance. It was intended to enlist the services ol the holies in the effort to raise lunds. and with promises already given it was hoped to have the work pushed on. am! the looms available for use in the winter season. The additions would enable a new entrance to the hall to be made from the front, and generally would greatly improve the convenience of the social hall. Tho Secretary was directed to convene a meeting as early as possible in the coming week to determine matters finally.

'Wonderful value in unbleached table damask, 5-lin. wide, ordinary price Is lid per yd. ; 120yds only, now 2s (id yd. at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt. Schroder’s Stock-taking Sale is one of great attraction. All summer millinery is marked below cost to vicar. Beautiful hearth-rugs 7s fid. 10s (id. 15s Gd each. Ladies frocks 7s Gd, bs <.d, 9s Gd, 12s Gd each. These are not the cheap-Jack common kind. All latest productions.—Advt.

-Is lid Sale! 4s lid great one price bargain event seven days only commencing Saturday, February l-lth. Hundreds of articles usually (is lid to Slss. Now one price 4s lid. A quick and busy disposal of all summer goods. We’re going to make our store a beehive of bargain activity. Follow the thrifty. See our windows. McGruers, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt. No more grinding of teeth with Wade’s Worm l’igs.—Advt. Sensational offerings in ladies’ reanv to wear and trimmed millinery. 1 rices down to 3s lid, 7s lid. Ss lid to clear at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt.

Boiler Owners: Use “ Stopskale ” for cleaning. Keeps boiler Dec lruin oil, grease ami scale, prevents pitting, corrosion. galvanic action. M rite Ln booklet, li. P. -M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

The pure, sweet cmolheiils used m Rexona Soap are suited to baby s delicate skin, and keep it m the best condition. Rexona babies are contented babies, because they feel well cared for and comfortable. Rexona Soap, Is f.d per tablet. Obtainable everywhere. Smiling floors reflect smiling faces when “ Tan-ol ” liquid polish is used. Cuts cost —lightens labour.—Advt.