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Hokitika Guardian, 2 March 1925, Page 2

The tourist traffic during February was rpiite above the average. The number passing south last week was a record for this time of the year.

On Saturday morning coal was struck in the incline shaft of the Dobson Coal Company and was proved during the day to a depth of several feet. The fuJ depth of the seam will take some days to determine.

The sundial donated by Mrs \V. IT. Shannon of ltevell St., to the memory of her father, who died lately in Christchurch, lias now been erected in Alaeandrew Square. The work has been well carried out by -Mr H. A. Thompson. and an interesting ornamental addition to the grounds is the result.

Car troubles on the south road were a feature of minor floods in that locality last week. The. Dry Creek crossing was chiefly responsible, due to the soft bottom, where the live sand proved a trap for both motor car and lorry. Some unpleasant experiences resulted, and there was a hold up in the traffic for a time.

The weather for the week-end was of an unsatisfactory nature. On Saturday morning there was a light rain, with further showers in the afternoon that stopped outdoor fixtures. The night was fine, hut early on Sunday morning rain again commenced to fall and there was a steady downpour at intervals during the day, preventing anv outdoor activities.

The Boss Lime Coy are olfering for sale their 2-J ton Duplex, 1 wheeldrive, motor lorry. Owing to the large increase of orders for lime during the spring months and the improved access since building the new bridge, the company purpose purchasing a larger lorrv capable of hauling a 3-tou trail-

A complaint was made at this office on Saturday in regard to conveyances not noting the rules ot the road, an accident, being narrowly averted in Weld St. from this cause. The matter is of great importance with the ever increasing motor traffic, hut in many instances it seems that the motor drivers seek to hold all the rights to the road, and their consideration of those of the horse-drawn vehicles or cyclists is ol tile most meagre nature. Each party has its own remedy, and their complaints should he taken further if they desire to improve present, conditions.

Timber,orders, particularly for riinu, are very scare just now. T his is attributed, not to a dearth in building, hut to tin* increased import of oregon. It is calculated that to produce in red pine the quantity of oregon imported into the Dominion last year, some sixty mills with an output of 20,070 weekly could he employed. It, would appear that the importation of timber is likely to have on milling the same effect as the importation of coal is having on coal mining—creating a; continuous dearth of employment in a, very important avenue of industry.

“Well, we are not sorry that the tour is over,” wrote Mr S. S. Dean (manager of the All Black team) to the Xew Zealand Rngbv l uion Irom Eondon on January 23rd. "It has been very strenuous; lint we have had a very line time, taken all through. Yesterday's functions at the Piccadilly and Victoria hotels were attended by sportsmen of England and of our own people, and were very line inactions, and the medals and cut) which were presented to us were wondciTul. ’ Iho trophies, said Mr Dean would he sent out through the High Commissioner’s Office to the Government.

The American tourist party, after visiting Rotorua, were impressed duly by tin l sights, and later, at Wairakei, their enthusiasm was aroused hv the wonderful sights of the famous swimniing hat.il. The ladies ol the party got the male guests at Wairakei House to shorten their swimming hours, so that the ladies could have longer in hot "‘a id'. One lady cx claimed in cclasy: “(fee! This is a hit of heaven below,” hut what impressed the party most of all was the glowworm chamber at AA aitomo. I hey reckoned not half enough was made if it, -one gentleman describing it thus: “It is like an ancient temple lit with a thousand lights.”

Enfield Lodge, a well-known Christchurch training establishment, was com i Jet My desfi'oyed by fire early Friday evening. The building, which was situated oil the Alain South Road, near Sockburn, was occupied by Air A\ . Bryce, a well-known trainer of trotting horses. The stables, which were some little distance from the house escaped with damage. The building was an old one. and it was quickly consumed by the flames. There were no fire-fighting appliances available, and the locality is outside the fire brigade area. There was CSOO insurance on the house, and C2OO on the furniture, both insurances being in the South British office. A strong gale was blowing at the time of the lire, and as the property was old and very dry, it was quickly consumed by the flames.

Mr Brock. chief inspector of the Canterbury Education Board on Friday announced that in a low mouths lie would he retiring from the service. During his connection with the Inspectorate he had received nothing hut kindness at the hands of the teachers in Canterbury. The high standard of primary education in this district was. in no small measure, due to the loyalty with which the teachers had hacked no the inspectors. He urged them to have in mind continually that theirs was a noble calling, one that .called for the best effort from the best type in the community. They were fortunate to be citizens in “ Clod’s Own Country,” and it was their duty and their privilege to educate the children along sound paths, that would develop a race worthy of the country in which they lived.

A line of CO distinctive art silkjumpers, just lauded from home at unprecedented price reductions. Plain, white and colours in a variety of shapes. Wonderful value at 8s 4d, ]2.s fid, to 19s lid at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. have opened out a splendid range of new knitted costumes and sports coats; silk, velvet and marocain frocks. Inspection cordiallv invited.—Advt.

Sensational offerings in ladies’ ready to wear and trimmed millinery. Prices down to 3s lid, 7s lid. 8s lid to clear at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt. The pure, sweet emollients used in Rexona Soap are suited to baby’s delicate skin, and keep it in the best condition. Rexona babies are contented babies, because they feel well cared for and comfortable. Rexona Soap, is fid per tablet. Obtainable everywhere.

Regard Infantile Paralysis as highly infectious. XAZOL kills germs in nose and throat. Mix with Olive Oil for children.—Advt.