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Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1925, Page 2

A contemporary suggests that the New Zealand l.abor party .should put itself on side with regard to the British .seamen’s strike in Australian and New Zealand waiters. The “Dominion'' of Wellington remarks that it is a serious weakness of the* local situation that the leaders of the New Zealand Labour I'arty persist in maintaining

what can only lie regarded as a studied silence on the subject of the strike. Some of the secondary or minor lights of the Labour I’arty have ranged themselves with the British seamen who

are attacking their own union, and the majority of their own fellow-members. The leaders of the ) arty thus far have had nothing at all to say about these matters. It should hardly he necessary to point, out that this silence has made a very had impression. Trade unionists, whom the Labour I’arty claims in a special sense to represent, and the (ample of the Dominion generally are entitled to know whether the lenders of this party are or are not prepared to assist in bringing

about, or even to eotintename, in this country such conditions as have arisen. Precisely the same initial issues are raised in tins country as were raised in the Commonwealth. Oversea ships are held up in our ports liecause a malcontent, minority of British seamen refuse to abide by the majority decision of their fellows. Here, as in Australia, professing trade unionists are encouraging these malcontents in their attitude. This plainly is a situation holding dangerous possibilities, and one that the rosjtonsible leaders of the Labour Party are not entitled to ignore. Trade unionism is being attacked and there is a self-evident danger that the community as a w hole may be attacked as it is now being attacked in Australia. The leader- ~f the New Zealand Labour Party have yetto say one word that would indicate

whether they are or are net prepared to uphold the rights of trade unionism and the rights of the community. Their silence can only be construed as indenting that they are in sympathy with the law-breakers or that they lack the courage to do their obvious dtttv.

Newmnns Motors Ltd notify that on and after Friday. October 2nd, they will run services to and from Wailio three times a week, leaving Hokitika on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and Wailio on Sundays, Tuesdays and Frida vs.

The birthday party and reunion of the Second Hokitika Troup of Hoy Scouts will lie held at St. Andrew's Hall at 7..'in o'clock on Saturday, instead cf Friday as announced previously. At 8.10 the same evening a meeting of parents and committee will he held to deal with the annual business.

At the Kxeelsiur F.uchre Assembly ill the Soldiers’ Hall last- evening there was a lair attendance. The prizewinners were. Mr W. Henderson (marrellu quilt) Ist; Mr R. Roberts (sofa square) 2nd; Mr T. Cillonly (two pairs oi towe's) 3rd; Mr R. Paterson (tablecloth) -Ith. Next week the tournament will revert hack to I ttesday night- as usual, when the following prizes will he given : —First prize, halt dozen each dessert and table staiide--knives and set- of carvers; second prize, one pair of fancy sweet dishes; third prize, ease of afternoon tea spoons: fourth prize, thermos flask.

Soldiers’ Hall this evening at S o’clock: monster benefit euchre tendered by Buy Scouts to R.S.A. hall fund.-; special competition to highest scorer for L.R. mulliner set in case: lady's first. crocodile leather companion : second, pair good towel-: gent > first, leather pocket, wallet: second, safety razor, four other prizes; nine in all: supper served. Admission Is (id. Following Thursday fresh euchre tournament begins tor Christmas hamper a great household prize. Advt .

It is with regret that we record the death of Mrs Campbell (nee Mi.-s Alary Davidson) wife of Mr .1. K. lamphell a former Town Clerk of Hokitika, which took I lace this morning at Invercargill. Mi- Campbell had been in ill-health for some months suffering from a heart trouble. She was a nativc of Hokitika and s(i years of age. She leaves a husband and family of three, one son and two daughters, and two brothers (Messrs George and Duncan Davidson of Hokitika).

A very mean theft was committed oil the premises of Mr Williams, chemist, some time on Tuesday night. Owing to the demise of Mrs ’Williams, Mr Williams had not been able to give his customary attention to hi- business. and the till of the cash register was not cleared as usual on Tuesday night. During that time some one made a forced entry through a back window, and opened the cash register. Afoul £K was removed from the till, a few pennies only being left. It is not known what else was removed. The police are making nit investigation. In the sad circinn.-tances the t licit is a paid ieulai ly mean one. and much In he condemned.

A large number of friends gathered at Keller's Hotel yesterday afternoon to farewell Mr F. Ai. Brndic. .Manager of the Hank of New South Wales, who with Airs Hrodie and family left to-day on transfer to Ashburton. HiWorship the .Mayor (Air G. A. Perry) presided and there was a very representative gathering of citizens, dhe Alavor proposed Air Hrodie’s health, and referred in complimentary terms to His citizen worth while here tor the past three years. Other speakers included Dr. Teiclielmaim. Ales-rs .1. C. AI »e fa rla in-. It. F. Pelham. W. I). Alaekav, W. Wilson. H. AI. ('unison. ,1. B. 'Ward and I.es. Alirliel. The toast was honoured with enthusiasm, and Mr Hrodie replied expressing grateful thank- for the kind things said, and also stating he regretted Ills removal had come so soon a- he had made many warm friends here. Ihe health ol All's Hrodie was honoured also. Air and ADs, Hrodie lelt to-day. .dr Cooke, ol Lawrence (Otago), is to succeed to the mu lingers)] ip ol the Haul; ol New South Wales at Hokitika.

.Another line ot girls Navy Riibboi lined waterproof coats just- received front London io-dav. Sizes 30 to -12 im-lt 17- (id to 22s (id. also gild- Rubber Capes with hoods los (id to 21s. Ladies Rubber (Vais 32- (id. .Mens Hubhet Coat- 27s (id ai- W. McKay and Sou the leading drapers. Advl .

New neckwear, handkerchiefs, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery and glove .section are being shown at Schrodct and Co’s. Inspection t ordially invited.—Ad vt.

Opening >1(1 to-day 250 model millinery and ready to wear hats just landed ex L..M.S. Ttirakitm from London. Milliners this particular shipment- is absolutely exclusive to ourselves and no two arc alike, also by the same boat the latest in Ladies Summer _ Coats. .Jumpers and Brocks. \\ . .McKay and Son, Specialists in London Millinery and Apparel.—Advt. Croat preparations are being made at Schroder and Co’s. Special arrangements have been made to keep us supplied with the latest novelties in millinerv, frocks, hosiery, gloves and fancy departments. —Advt. The new spring goods are here presenting a wonderful array of new ideas in Millinery, Neckwear. Gloves, Frocks. Cost nines, dumpers etc. We have a gorgeous range designed in that styles that combine beauty and dignity. MeGrucr’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Sure and certain —WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them.—Advt.