The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. FRIDAY, JULY 3rd, 1925 THE WATER WATER SUPPLY.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 July 1925, Page 2

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. FRIDAY, JULY 3rd, 1925 THE WATER WATER SUPPLY.

iui-.kk are again qualms or real as to the. adequacy of the water supply for the town. It appears that the line of pipes have been well overhauled, and though there has been some improvement in the How of water, the quantity is not deemed sufficient to moi all requirements, and afford the necessary margin. In the circumstances the controlling body is having the matter further investigated and the upshot will he most probably an examinati; i, of the position by an expert, so as to .support a report for the consideration and guidance of the Borough Council. This is a stop which might have I won undertaken some time ago, hut circiimstainos encouraged other action. Though time has been lost, experience has been gained that the .situation is not going to he remedied as easily a.s was thought at the outset, It appears to he the suiindicoiir.se now to consult engineering advice on the matter, and until that is forthcoming, it is useless for the lay mind to venture any further opinion. Ihe necessity of maintaining an ade-

quate water supply is of paramount importance to the town. The supply has become so much of the life of the place that the water could not he done without now. In any ease, looking to the health and cleanliness of the town, it is the Imuiiden duty of the Borough Council to see that any probable, or even possible defect is made good at once. On that account the ratepayers will welcome a definite report on the. matter, and if any expenditure within reason will secure the supply in a definite volume. no doubt the ratepayers would he prepared to sanction such outlay. The money we believe, could l>e raised oil very reasonable terms, and that being the essential aid required to carry outthe works, the townspeople should not he slow to sanction expenditure which will make for security not only in regard to health and cleanliness, but also for fire prevention purposes. With the pressure available, the water supply is indespensible for fire preven-

tion, and if the supply were on a satisfactory footing and removed from contingent doubts of failure, some of the expensive plant of the Brigade could be dispensed with, and the work of the firemen made less exacting and difficult, For a considerable time now

the water supply lias been a source of anxiety. The responsibility resting on those in authority is not fair, for all have done their best to remedy the position. But something more radical is required, and if upon rejiort that course is necessary, it will he for the ratepayers to readily place the means to do the requisite work within the power of the local body.

Possiiilk timber developments arc likely to take place in the Okarito district which might have a good deal of bearing on the progress of the locality. A\ present enterprise has taken representatives of u large North Island industry into the district with a view to acquiring options over standing white pine hush on occupied lands. The area of suggested operations will extend from Wataroa in the north to Wailm in the South, and Okarito would ho the natural shipping centre, as the product is intended for use in the .North Island dairying industry. A tramway would require to radiate from tho port to tin’ different localities where limber was to lie milled. The project is a considerable one, hut there is a largo extent of timber-bearing country involved. The clearing of Lho timber by the means proposed would he of economic advantage all round. In the ordinary course the timber would he felled and burned to clear the land for pastoral pur]loses. In that way there would he a huge waste of good material. By milling the timber as propose! i. not only would the land he cleared for grazing pursuits, hut the crop of tind'cr would he converted into money and use for practical purpose. White pine ground is fairly arable, and pastures would replace tile hush. Seeing that South Westland is so essentially a pastoral territory. the

change would lie all lor tin- permanent liemdit oi the district. in thus opening tip a milling trade for timber which wotihl he lost otherwise tor geticritl |>ro!it, attention will re(|iiire lo he paid to the httrhor. which stands in need ol improvement, l'rohnhly for tlie class of vessel which could ltest serve, a timher export trade, a large outlav net'll not lit' nect'ssary, tor the shipping; to a considerable octree could he adapted to the port. Hut the essential matter is that a shipping trade would he established, and that surely would he of groat value to the locality

witlt in reasonable radius of the shippine centre. It follows that with the exhaustion of the timber on the privatelv owned land-, that on Crown lands will he rmisidcrnil. and ways and means will of necessity he tumid foi extending the milline industry over that scope of country also. What private enterprise promises to do. is to -how the way apparently. Ibis is the usual way for the soundest, development of industry, and the enterprise which i- in hand deserves to succeed. .•-11111111 Westland has great latent pessjhili I ies. and the opening lip of it?

limber i r;u!(' is one til tin' most linptirt:itll. fur it menus tin- U'st economic use of the timber hoToro the land i converted, ns it must lie ultimately, into permanent settlement connected with pastoral pursuits afiertinp; dairy j lie ami ttrazine. 1 lie elearinji of tlie timlier lauds will lie a ureal aid to inereasinp; tlie lloelis and herds of South Westland. The movement certainly deserves to succeed.

There will ho Church Service in the Boss I’rcsbvtci ian Church both morning and evening on Sunday nth insl. The train from Christ church last evening was delayed by a slip mt the line mi the Canterbury side of the divide. with the result that the arrival at Crcvmoutli was laic, and the instils lor Hokitika did mil come through till this morning. A man naicid John Mel.call, belonging to Beef ton, was arrested hv IV-teetive-Scrgeant Voting and Constable Crow lev yesterday morning, at Greymouth. and will appear on remand at the Magistrate's Court there this morning', to answer a charge tit carnally knowing a. girl 'also belonging to licettunj fourteen years ot age. A considerable emit rail for silver pine telegraph polos for the North Island is now being executed in the Okarito district. Some A.<KK> poles are on order, with a contingent request in view for further substantial supplies. The mode of transport to destination is not determined yet. freights by ordinary boat service being considered excessive. Other negotiations are in hand, and an early first shipment is now being arranged for.

Wonder mires in men’s wear at McCruer’s Huge Winter Sale. Men’s Woven Stripe Neglige Shirts, II to li. were 7s lid, now os lid. Men s Dark Grey llardwear Trousers and Overalls, now Ss lid a pair. Men s Genuine Palmer Nap Trousers and Overalls, now UK fid a pair. Hoys’ Palmer Nap Trousers, sizes 2 to (i. now os lid; 7 to 12. now tis lid a pair. Only at .WeGruer’s, If okif ik a and Greymouth.—Ailvi.

There was a good att Cndanee at the H.S.A. euchre last evening n t the Soldiers’ Hall. The result of the hue tournament for a Kaiapoi rue tvas announced, Air C. Sanders being the winner with 53 points. '1 he runners up were .Mr S. .Miller anil Air .1. Breeze IB points and Airs Stunner and Air AV. I.tikin -18 points. Last night a handsome afternoon tea set, kindly donated by “A.8.C.” was competed for specially. This was won by Aliss Connolly. Other prizes were won as follows; ;—.Mrs Lynch (silk jersey), Aliss Bell (umbrella). Air A. Benjamin (thermos flask). Air Sto| forth (safety razor). Those at the lucky table were:— Afesdames Cotilsou. Lawn and Baigent and Air 0. Bakin (writing pads). The season will he continued next Thursday when a four night tournament will he opened for a return motor trip to lhe Wnitio Glacier ilonatei] hy Messrs Newmans Ltd. fn ailditfon there will he two prizes for ladies and two prizes for gents, as well as the lucky table surprise packets. Bast night after the presentation of the prizes, supper was served, and a dunce followed. 'I lie evening proved a very pleasant one.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, in sin 1 going order, £lls in Greymonth. Ford Tonring ear. good second hand, £9o.—Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd Groytnnnth.—.idrt

No cold is “NAZOL” proof. And no cold or cold remedy is so economical as “XAZOB.” Eightoenpenee buys GO dozes—more than three a penny.—Advt.

Fourteen only Trimmed Hats, were 30s to 49s Gd—-Sale price 10s lid. Sixteen only Heady-to-Wear Hats, usually 17s Gd to 19s Gd—Sale price 10s Gd io 15s Gd. Fur Felts and Ready-toWenr Hats, usually 12s Gd to ‘2ss—Sale price 7s Gd. Ladies’ and Girls’ AVatorproof Hats—Sale price 8s Gil to 9s Gd.—AleKay’s Great Clearing Sale.—Advt.

Ford Owners: Instal “ King” Automatic Oiler Saves oil. increases reliability, reduces carbon, and prevents all engine lubrication trouble. Write for booklet. R. R. AT. ALanning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt. AVoods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For coughs and colds, never fails. Aren’s trousers 9s Gd, 12s Gd. 19s Gd each, dungaree trousers 9s Gd. 7s 4d. 10s Gd each. Boys’ suits 9s Gd, 15s Gd, 23s Gd each. Men’s collars, white linen, Bd, 9d, lOd. Is and Is 3d each. These are some of the huge bargains offering at Schroder’s Spot Cash AA'inter Sale. Inspection cordially invited, —.Advt,

Particulars of an innovation in the Railway Department appear in another column, which should la; of great interest to the travelling; public.

Mr J. T. Petrie, at one time editor of the (ireynunith Evening Star, and latterly sub-editor of the Southland Times, has been appointed assistant sub-editor of the Otago Daily Times.

Mr A. tVilerman. iron founder, has kindly donated to the Beautifying Society for Cass Square, a east iron sent which will lie placed oil the eastern side of the ground. These gifts are very welcome, and needless to say there is room for more within the Square.

The death took place at Creymoiith yesterday of Mr John (Johnnie) Ceorge, after an illness extending over about six month.-. Deceased, who was about sixty years of age, and a native of Victoria, arrived on the West Coast many years ago. and for a number of years followed the occupation oi gold mining in the liuthcrglen district, alter which he removed to Umoto. where he acted as caretaker of Omolo Racecourse for nearly 2J years, lie leaves a widow.

Yesterday, says the " Argus," two representatives of the Hokitika Borough Council. Councillor H. Blank and Mr Mi Ivor (Borough Overseer) visited Oreyinoilth to in-pect the local municipal tar-hoi ling plant and the asphalting operations in the streets ol the town. They examined the apparatus at the Cas works, and inspected various streets, being very favourably impressed with all they saw. Mr Williams i Borough Engineer i showed the visitors over the works and streets.

Mr and Mrs ,1. I lowat of Arthurstiiwn gave a most enjoyable social and dance at the Public llall. Kanieri, on Eridav last, the event being in honor of their daughter Horne's marriage to Mr J. Woolhou-e. As the young couple are well known and very popular, a large number of friends assembled to welcome them hack from their honeymoon trip. Music was supplied

by Mr A. I.awn. During the evening Mr T. R. Chosterman '.County Chairman) in a neat speech welcomed Mr and Airs Woolhoiiso and trusted that they would he spared to enjoy many year- of happiness. Messrs A. Lawn and M.anson also spoke. Songs were rendered during the evening by Messrs Malison. Curtain, and l.ockyer and a recitation by .Mr T. R. Chesterman. During- the evening Mr T. Boyd on behalf ol the Woodstock and Ilium residents presented Alls Weolhfuise with a silver cake dish. A dainty supper was supplied and dancing was kept up until |,iie. Mr Tony Boyd acted a- M.C. assisted liy T. Oardyne. Extras were supplied h\ Miss Diedrich and .Messrs (• Romish. Munson and l.ockyer. T!function closed with the strains of •• A ll Id Lang Syne " and the National Anthem.

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Thrifty housewives should note that for two weeks we oiler a special discount of -A- in the V for cash on all lines other than sale prices.—At Addisons. Advt.