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Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1925, Page 2

At St. Andrew's Church to-morrow evening, Rev. li. Hutson will preach on the parable of The Prodigal and His Stny-at-Honie elder brother. The following have particulars of latest Singer Sewing Machines, and have in stock belts, needles, spools and oil : —Miss F. A. Thompson, Hokitika; Miss B. Ryan, lloss; Mr Clias. Woolhouse, Kokatahi; and Mr M. Moynihan, Kanieri.—Advt. Mr \V. J. Poison, president of the Dominion Farmers’ Union, said that New Zealand should go as far as any other country in developing scientific knowledge of agriculture. There should he only one college of agriculture in New Zealand, and it should he located at Wellington as being the most central citv.

Addison’s Great Summer Sale ends Saturday 7th. March. Special bargains in every department for the last lew da vs.—-Addison’s.—Aav t.

Mill Owners; Get the best at lowest cost. Our quotes for “ Tuffoid ” Belting, Greases, Jointings, Boiler Compound, Files, Saws, Paint, etc., will convince you. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch,=— Advt,

The entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue. Last three days of McKay's Greot Sale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. —A dvt. Gloaming and the two-year-old Xineomppop and Chignon, had their departure for Sydney postponed at the eleventh hour on Wednesday, hut they have yet ample time to arrive in New South Wales to take part in the autumn fixtures.

Gas in the home is proving indispensible for domestic- purposes now. Some of the latest appliances are now on sale locally and these are all of great assistance in disposing ol the daily round of work in the homes. Both at the Gas Works and at the Show-rooms, Revel I Street (Mr W. 11. Shannon’s), many novelties may now he inspected. The cold snap suggests the uselul nature of gas fires in the houses, and many of these are being installed now. They are a comfort and a convenience, and as they supply heat and w.armth are a great saving in labour and cost.

The Commerce Super Eleven, liewmodel U toil, chassis, bigger and better than ever, wheelbase 127 inches against ]42 inches. Heavier frame and wheels and much more powerful motor. Other models, twelve, lj-2 tons, model fourteen 2-2) tons, model twenty-five 3-3 J tons. Full particulars in catalogues. Price and extended terms upon application to Mark Sprot and Company Ltd., Grcymouth, sole West Coast Distributors, also at 165, Manchester St.. Christchurch.—A dvt.

“Hon W. E. Massey is improving steadily and is doing very well,” said the Hon- A. D. M’Leml at Christchurch. on Thursday, when asked if he had any later news concerning the Prime .Minister’s health. Mr M’T.eod said he had seen Mr Massey at his private house on Monday morning, hut he had not heard how he had been getting on since then. On L riday night, alter his visit to the Aorangi, Mr Mas soy was suffering from stiffness of the joints, hut the next day he was a good deal better. Mr Massey was not yet able to attend meetings of Cabinet, but lie was dealing with a small amount of Ids business at his home, where lie also received Ministers, sometimes as many as three at one time.

A circular letter was received by the .Marlborough League from the Publicity Board of the Tourist Department. asking for the assistance of Pro gross Leagues in endeavouring to secure an improvement in hotel accommodation in view of an expected influx of tourists next year. The Department mentioned as a case in point that a party of 400 Americans would he vis.iing the Dominion. The meeting agreed that hotel accommodation in Blenheim compared poorly with that in some other centres, Kaikoura being quoted in this connexion, and the view was expressed that pom- accommodation often prevented travelling. The suggestion was made that a syndicate should he formed to take over one ol the existing hotels and rebuild it or modern lines, hut nothing definite was done in the matter.

Sir dames Parr speaking of Mr Frank Tate (Director of Education in I ic-tor-in) now on a visit to Xew Zealand said that -Mr Tate was an inspiring speaker. West Coast people were delighted with his courtesy and good nature. Alihough he was engaged on a specia' and restricted mission, he gave severa addresses on the West Coast on cduc-a tional subjects of local interest. He had the ideals of the new education, but lie was practical. His loot- were on the earth, lie was not, like some educa ticnfalists, up in the clouds all the time. He was helpful to teachers, whom he addressed at refresher courses at Nelson, Westport and Grcymouth. and they were enthusiastic in showing their appreciation. It was very gratifying til find a leading Australian educationalist like Mr Tate willing to give teachers and parents of this Dominion the benefit of his ripe experience and culture.

Writing of the Blenheim races oil Thursday a correspondent says that an evenly balanced field of seven saddic'd no for the Marlborough Clip, hut the public fancied Viewpoint, who carried more money than his performances justified. Happy Days got a knock hack at the start that settled his chances, Sunbath was )4ie first t' reach out and led past the stand trom Prosperity. Kalakaua and Viewpoint, hut the field soon dosed up. Stream put in a run after covering a mile and at the entrance to the straight was leading Prosperity and Viewpoint. In the run home, however, Kalakaua, who had never been too far hack, came with a rattle and heat Stream by a

head in the last few strides. The winner is probably at the top ol his form. Stream ran a nice race, hut Viewpoint and Prosperity were disappointing. The last-mentioned was in fourth place. According to the public Big Push, now owned hv Mr IV. Jeffries, hail only to start to win the Summer Handicap, and he was hacked accordingly. The race, however, was not run his way. Prince Charleroi streaked out of the barrier and ran the field off their legs until well into the straight, where he gave wav to Crown Star. Marble Bar and Big Push, who finished in that order ahead of him.. The favourite had every show but the pace was too hot for him in the early stages, and he had not enough in hand to finish last.

A statement of his policy in regard to granting tenants on leasehold lands the right of obtaining the freehold was made by the Hon. A. I). M’Leod. Minister of I.amls, in reply to a deputation of small innholders on the Cheviot Estate who asked him on Thursday for the right of the freehold. The .Minister said the deputation should he well aware of his attitude in connection with the freehold generally. He had always been a staunch supporter of the freehold tenure for a great deal of the lands which, in the North Island especially, were at present held as endowment lands. “It is my intention during the coming session.” Mr M.’Leod added, “to give Parliament an opportunity of deciding whether these tenants should have the right of the freehold.” In regard to the .areas in Cheviot and elsewhere which were held as small grazing runs, while he believed the freehold to he the best tenure, he was not prepared, without further investigation of the position as regards these leases, to sav definitely wheter they would he included. Greater safeguards than existed at present would probably he necessary in regard to prevention of reaggregation of such areas. The future freehold policy would he a small holding one. and without proper safeguards in this respect he was not prepared to make a definite pronouncement. but sneaking ns Minister of Lands he wished to make it clear that he was strongly in favour of the freehold tenure as being the best.

Special bargains in Millinery till Saturday next, your choice of two dozen read.v-to-wears at 3s each. —Addisons.—Advt. Petrol Bill cut in half when “ AirFriction ” Carburettor installed in car. Ensures greater power and speed with better running high gear and easier starting. Booklet from R. P. M. Manning and Co, ,1 Bedford Row, Ch ristchu rchAdv t.

The West -Coast- Bakers Association notify in another column that the price of bread will he Is Id cash over the counter and is 2jcl delivered. At a meeting of the Westport Trotting Club’s .Judicial Committee on Wednesday night, the owners of Imprint and Some Wilkes were disqualified for six mouths. The Rime hill testing competitions of the Hokitika .Motor Cycle Club postponed a week ago owing to the weather will take place to-morrow i.Sunday) aft enioon at 2 o ’clock. Motor vehicles passing over the Tercmakail railway bridge will in future be enabled to make a wider sweep at the southern approach by the moving of the gate to a more convenient situation. To provide an insurance against accident, a fence is being erected along the river bank on the south side.

The Grey Motorcycle. Club has been informed by the Grey Jockey Cluu. that the motor cycle sports must not lie held on the Omoto course before the next race meting. The reson for this decision is that the Jockey Club considers that the motor sports would cut the course up badly. '1 ho Cycle Club is holding a meeting on Monday night to consider the matter.

At a meeting at the Soldiers Hall yesterday afternoon the following ladies were appointed to the general committee (with power t:> add to their number) to. eo-operato in the eftort to raise funds for the additions to the 11.5. A. Hall:—Mosdames Benjamin. Brookes, Butland, Fane*. Lynn, Parkhill, Stuart. The first task of the ladies will be in connection with the euchre evening fixed for next Thursday, for which a dinner set will he the principal prize. Other schemes have been spoken of. including a gift shop to he open loi lnightly in Re veil St. The plans for the proposed activities were placed before the meeting yesterday. There is to he a committee room, a ladies’ dressing room, and a gents’ dressing room, with a front entrance, hall-wav and roomy passage. The cost of the work in sight is £350. being the first section of the front to complete the full club room quarters. Arrangements have Ik-oii made for the supply of the timber. and building operations are to begin in a fortnight’s time. '1 he Club will he glad of all possible assistance in gifts of any kind. With the active assistance of the. ladies it is hoped to have the work carried out quickly and the ready co-operation of the public with financial help will be of the greatest assistance.

\ line of GO distinctive art silk jumpers, just landed from home at unprecedented price reductions. Plain, white and colours in a variety of shapes. Wonderful value at Ss 4d. 12s Gd, 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, vcltet and maroeain frocks. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.