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Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1925, Page 2

Tm: deeiMoi: oi the Franklin election v.’a> si pronouncedly in favour of the (iovorunieiit, that it places the Al inistry in a very .-Cong position regarding the dviioriation <if Lyons, who has been described as coming under the Undesirable Immigrants Exclusion Act. A little more than a week ago, Labor through its political party, made a strong demonstration in the endeavor U> stampede the Government. Earlier than that .Mr Holland, at long range, had heeu bombarding the AttorneyGeneral with wordy telegrams which for tlie sake of the publicity, and ii, reflected limelight. .Mr Holland was careful to have published fully in the newspapers. The Wellington demonstration was headed by three Gabor .Members of Parliament, and included the heads of the maritime organisations as well as other ieprssentatives of political Labor, lint it was all of no avail. .Mr Coates was no less linn than tlit' A t tonicy-Geniral, and at the same time was -I. frank as to earn the (hanks of the. deputation for the unequivocal character of lii.s reply. Labor understood the stand of the Government, and that, stand it is coneeivah! to believe, beetime an issue before the electors of Franklin. Their verdict is that the law of tile land is to be upheld. Franklin lias voted for upholding the constitution, and has given the Government a clear mandate on the question. The Prime Alinistcr limls himself now doubly fortitb.-il on the question of upholding tile law ot the land.

Somk interesting facts relating to the Hokitika Savings Hank are enshrined in a. «t.ate.inelit circulated by the local institution with particulars of the last annual balance sheet. The Bank v.a opened for business oil the 17th. November. ]Stili, and 33 depositors were registered that evening. At the end of December lSlili, there were 71 depositors with a total ol tLOI. This was three months before the Post <>tlicc Savings Bank "as opened. The continual progress ol the flank s bu-i----i„.., ,-hnwn by tile table in the printed !mime o sheet. The deposits now amount to £ll-1.1-Hi. and the number of depositors is 11.T7. There are live of these institutions in the Dominion, <iz.. Auckland, established in 1.517: Yew Plymouth in IS.MI. Dunedin in lHlil. Invercargill in I HU. 1. Hokitika in ]HI kb The Auckland Savings Bank is far and a." ay the most important in point- of \ieg of the money handled: their deposits at close of this iiliau- ■ ial sear being over four millions. Ihe Bank's investments are all made uitliin ihe provincial Districts ol WcstI.' nd and Ye Ism i and ii. gees without saving (hal it .serves a useful purpose in • tie Hiragiiie. -idHenieiii and enlerpn.se. The T: unices are allowed by tic A■ -r, rcgiila:mg the working of toe Bank t.i .innate a portion of their jirolits to eerlnin in-ti tut ions as defined bv law. 11l a dam e w itii this prov ision the Trustees have sinee 1237 donated Hie -uni nl e.'l.iktir nl übieli £l'.i2-i lias lieen given t> the Westland Hospital. ll Is interesting in note the big im-reasc in i deposits under the laic ATr A\ iTTiarn Duncan's careful management rip 1 101.‘J when only 1 per cent was paid. The. Bank now pays 11 per rout on deposits up to £2OO and tlie balance sheet bears credit- to the thrift, ol the popular ion, considering the- fact that "I? also have the Post Office Savings Bank in operation in our town.

In connection with tin* Hokitika Savings Hank, during tin:* year a movement Ini' been mailc in the direction of emetine new and enlarged premises to cope with the ever-increasing volume of business. Preliminary sketches of the proposed new building have heen siibmitted for the consideration ol the. Trustees. Next, year is the Diamond Jubilee of the Bank and it is suggested that by the close of the next linaneial year the new building should l>e an established fact. The linaneial year ended Hist. March, last was a satisfactory one. The deposits increased by £5,92(1 Its Bd. showing tiie gradually increasing popnlaniy of the institution. It is pleasing to note that the number of younger depositors is increasing. the Bank taking deposits as low as one shilling. The Bank has 1137 separate accounts, the average amount to the credit of each depositor being about £(ls. There were 7.200 actual transactions during the year, deposits and withdrawals, averaging about £lO each, so it- will he seen that it is essentially a. Savings Bank rather than a. depository for spare funds of large investors. The total number of hook entries for the year amounted to about 10,000. The interest credited to Depositors accounts amounts to £3.911 I Is. The advances under 23 new loans totalled £11.231 lOs oil averaging £490, and tin' amount of £9,803 11s 7xl was repaid hy mortgagors. Five hundred pounds was donated to the Westland Hospital in the last year. The reserve now amounts to £IB.OIO 13s Bd. and is equal to 31 per cent of the amount of the mortgages. The funds of the Bank amounts to £112.750 and are equal to 1 111.7-V' of the liability to depositors, viz £91.110. Liquid asxtes in which are included Government Securities and cash at call totalling in all £18.599 are equal to 51 of the liability to depositors From the foregoing it will he seen that the Bank is in a very strong position financially and is a safe and worthy repository for the thrift of the local people.

Tut: news of the return of the. intrepid Amundsen and his companions from tlieir attempted trip to the North Pole was good to hear yesterday. Although their mission was not fulfilled i e.mpleiely. their journey, seeing that they -returned in safety, may he described as a. success fill failure. It was a hazardous venture from every point of view, for even if the region of the Polo "ore attained, the means of transport back again was not likely to remain ill Use oilce the machinery was allowed to stop. No doubt the story I of the trip and the experiences will ho full of interesting detail. The journey adds another to the many remarkable ventures of the greatest explorer of modern times, if not of all time. In the matter of Arctic and Antarctic exploration Amundsen lias achieved a wonderful record, and to return safely from the attempted flight to the North Pole may not- prove to he the least notable of his journeys. It was pioneer work, testing out possibilities and F orie.s, and the party at least has returned with their knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of a flying feat into a rigorous region. The whole venture was a great gamble with fate, and to emerge and return from the enveloping fog and iey cold regions safely, gives more than a tinge of success to a journey which was abortive so far as the main objective was concerned.

The adjourned meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place on Monday night at 7.30 o’clock.

The usual monthly Saturday niglit dance for the Jf.S.A. Building Fund takes place at the Soldiers’ llall tonight at 3.30 o’clock. Everything will he in excellent order for patrons, who may rely oil a pleasant evening.

The Yew Zealand Pacing Coiilcrcnee will sit at Wellington on the Bth pros. The meeting this year is likely to he of unusual interest owing to the Into difference of opinion in the allocation ol racing permits, and other aspects of the sport, including a revision ot the constitution of the Conference. The presentation of a valuable piece of jdate to Hit Geo. Clifford will also take place during the assembly ol the Conference. The Y.Z. Trotting Conference will sit the >aine day in Wellington.

Bv buying your blankets at Schroder and Co yon save money. All-wool single bed blankets- -2!'s: Id: double bed blankets—3ll- fid and -lb- Id: tor Cast’s four-ply angering. 3d p-r skein: all wool tlaiiue! 2- 3d per yard- Yovv is you: lime at Schroder’s.—Advt. A 11 :iiet though very pretty wedding was celebrated at -A. Stephens Church Rodion. on Wednesday, when Norman .lames, third -on iif .Mr .lullii Dick, of Beefton. was married to .Myrtle, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs ( ate, of l pper Broadway. Heel ton, the Rev. W. .1. Bloyee tying tlm nuptial knot. The bride looked esi r.-nn-ly pretty in a lawn i n-; nine elaborately braided and fawn bat with flame crown and streamers, ami carried an exquisite bouquet. Tic bride was attended by .Miss I'.lva Car- and Miss Audrey Did;, the former .ling n glee gabardine coat frock. I.raided, and white chenille, mushroom hat. Mi-s Dick wore a white gabardine coat froclc and white hat. and both carried beautiful bouquets. Mr L. Walker was best man.

Sec our range nl line worsted trousers in grey, navy and brown. I sual price 32s (id to 3.T-. Sale price 21s (id. to 27s Od at W. H. Stopfurth’s alteration Sale. Advt.

The Judicial Committee nl the Westland Sub-Union met last evening. Present : —.Me-sr- Beniamin (chair. . Breeze and Mooie. Belerec Mi Ivor reported Ihe ordering nil' of a Kokatahi player during a mulch at Kokatahi for illegal tackling. The player wrote cx-pre-sing regret for the incident.. A favourable report was puL in of the past record of the offender and il was resolved to give a warning as to fill lire behaviour. Hefeive Gay lor reported an Excel.-ior third player for interfering with a inticii-line judge, the use of unsuitnblo language and with the use of threatening language later in the evening. The player did not appear. II was resolved to place the offender on tlm caution list and that he be debarred from playing until he had supplied a written apology lor his behavior to t he referee. Wednesday night, June 2-lth., is the night for all lovers of dancing to keep in mind. The All Saints Tennis (..Tub Ball on this night will be the. delight of all hearts. .Music by .Messrs Lawn and Gibbons. Dancing at B.3<b Admission 2s (id. Tickets obtainable from (Tub members.- Advt.

Tin- growing popularity of St. Marveuelire and dame was evidenced bet Monday night when twenty-live tables were occupied by the players and a record number participating in the dance. The warm ores arc always appreciated by tb- patrons some of whom travel a number of miles every Monday evening to he present. Yext Monday commencing at eight o'clock sharp ten game- ol cii-hiv "ill be played and the prizes oiferej are of a most useful and valuable nature. In addition four prizes .'ill be given f-r players at the hc-hy tnlih Supper will lie served by the hide - and Good fellow Bros., will -up) 1 y mu-ic fi r the dance.—Advt.

A ;-n feivnre i- to he held at Boss at 2 o'clock mi Monday afternoon in resI .(■( i t'> ma'ii-rs governing the use oi the iramwav oi t-'tuar! and Chapman Ltd by GnvermttoUi rolling stock. A representative oi the Bailway Board will be present. In addition. representatives ol Stuart and Chapman Ltd will he present. as also the County Chairman (Mr T. B. Choslorman), the. members of the South Biding, and delegates from the settlers interested, and the Farmers Cnion. The point is the use of the line with Government rolling stock for the direct transport of fat lambs and other stock and produce from Waitaha to any station in the Smith Island railway system. At present the Bailwav Department Is holding the matter up on the grounds that the tramline is not up to the standard considered safe for the use oi rolling stock which would have to pass subsequently over the main railway line. The meeting will discuss this difficulty with a view , if possible, of linding ways and means to overcome it.

New patterns in linoleums just to hand—must he sold for I Is lid cash at Schroder and Co’s, where you will find a splendid range of carpets and rugs • in Velvet Pile. Tapestry, Axminstcr and Wilton. All marked at bedrock prices. Tweed 54 and oil inches wide to he cleared at 5s (id. 7s Id and 0s Id per yard.—Come and see them.-—Advt. Nursery Flannelette—Bs fid dozen. Good white flannelette—ls 3d and Is (id a yard. Hyrdoscopic diaper—ls 8d a yard. Horroehses’ best quality striped and coloured flannelette Is lid a yard, at .McKay's, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Genuine full weight Palmer Nap trousers—lds (id a pair. Fight dozen Blue Genuine Nelson Denim Trousers si s i;d a pair. Denim Trousers with double seat and fronts Ids 9d a pair at McKay’s, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika. - Advt. Fire in County : No Brigade, only buckets unless you have “ Underwrit-c-r.s' " l-'ire K\tinguisliers. Promptly suppre-s most dangerous outbreaks. Busy lo handle. Always ready lor action. Booklet from B. I’. .M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —Advt. A cold in the head makes one miserable. Lose no time in getting “N’AZOL.” Clears out colds and catarrh in double-quick time. Is fid for 00 (loses.—-Advt. |

Opened to-day at Addison’s the latest. crepe do chine neck scarves.—Advt.

The annual meeting of the Yew Zealand Country Having ('lulls Association will he held at Wellington on July 7.

On Sunday evening a masonic church parade will he held to All Saints Church, the first licit! here for many v-ears.

To-night! Soldiers’ Hall! To-night! Ii.S.A monthly Saturday night dance. Music bv -Messrs Goodlcllow. Admission. ladies Is; gents Is (id. trout 8.30 o’clock to midnight .—Advt. Heavt dark grey saddle t"ecd trousers. Usual price 2fi- o*l. sale price .1 Os Gd. at AY. Jl. Stopfnrth’s alteration Sale.—Advt,

Captain llawkiu-. an c\-A1.1’.. t- at present visiting the ( oast ami "ill speak on the ITohibitioii .Question in tlm Ross Hall on Tuesday evening and in the Town Hull. Hokitika on Wednesday evening. Advt.

The death incurred at Roclton on AYednesday of a very old resident of that district, in the person of Mrs Jane Moore, relief of James Moore, at the age of eighty-live years. Deceased was a native of Dublin, and arrived in New Zealand nearly fifty years ago. She resided for many years at Black’s Point. She leaves a family of two sons and six daughters.

The Commerce Super Eleven, new model 1J ton. chassis, bigger anil better than ever, wheelbase 127 inches against 1-12 inches. Heavier frame and wheels and much more powerful motor. Other models, twelve, IJ-2 tons, model fourteen 2-2! tons, model twenty-five 3-3! tons. Full particulars in catalogues. Price and extended terms upon application to Mark Sprot and Company Ltd., Greymouth. sole AYest Coast Distributors, also at 16-3, Manchester St., Christchurch. —Advt.

Sure and certain—AAADl.’S AAORM FIGS. Children like them.—Advt.

Motorists: Easier starting in winter when “ Air-Friction ” Carburettor installed. Quickly pays for itself in petrol saved. Means greater power and speed with better running on high gear. B. P. M. Manning and ( n., -3 Bedlord Bow, Christchurch.- -Advt.

At the first signs of Influenza take “NAZOb ” —a simple, safe, speedy and sure specific. Penetrating and germkilling, Is Gd for GO doses.—Advt. Figures talk, look til these:— Girls’ woollen jerseys, were Os lid now Ls j]il; ladies’ heavy tweed coats, now 10s fid : ladies’ heavy woollen hose in grey, lovat, heather, black, were 3s Fid now 2s lid: ladies’ woollen gloves, all shades. Is lid per pair at our Great Stock-taking Sale, now in full swing. McGruer’s. Hokitika and Grey month.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For toughs and colds, never fails.