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Hokitika Guardian, 17 July 1926, Page 2

According to Mr H. E. Holland. “Nationalisation is not Socialism, but is on the road to Socialism.” In a notice appearing in this issue the Defence Department advertise that winter clothing, rifles, etc., are on sale at reasonable prices at the Disposal Depot in Wellington. The many friends of Mr T. Stuart, injured in a. bush accident on Wednesday. will be glad to learn lie is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. He is still an inmate of the Westliand Hospital. The Conservator of Forests invites tenders in this issue for the purchase of milling timber, 122,000 ft. near Chesterfield, 2,200,000 ft. near Ngahere, 1.025,0C0ft. near South Beach and 861, 000 ft. near Rum. Tenders close on 26th. July.

The President of the Westland Acclimatisation Society, Air H. B'ank. has communicated with the Minister of Marine, strongly protesting on behalf of the Society at the deposit of sawdust in the Hokitika River, the menace now being worse than ever. Some little time ago the fishermen sent a petition to 'the Government on the matter, and enquiry is made as to the fate of the’ petition. Found, at Addisons Clearing Sale of -Men’s Clothing, suits from 525, also overcoats from 30s.—Advt. Special bargains at Addison’s—Velveteens, wine, violet and bottle green at 3s per yard, maroon at 2s 6d per yard.—Advt. Men’s Double Knee and Seated DorDenims. To clear at 8s 6d a pair. At Hallensteins, Revell Street.—Advt. Bankers, lawyers, doctors, journalists, painters and mechanics all favour “No-Rubbing Laundry Help” for washing clothes.—Advt.

Mustard is keen, but the prices at Addisons’ Clearing Sale for men’s trousers, from size 3 to BJ, is keener.— Advt.

During the week some 250 slips cf pines have been planted in Cass Square by members of the Forest Service staff.

Mr .J. A. Murdoch, who will represent tho Westland County Council at the New Zealand Counties’ Asocial ion meeting at Wellington on‘Tuesday lelt this morning for Christchurch.

"It is generally conceded by the miners in New Zealand, that whatever faults our mining legislation has, t is probably the best mining legislation in the world.”—Mr If. E. Holland. Leader of the Laobnr Party.

‘•New Zealand is not tlie culprit,” said Mr Hurst Seager in a lecture at Auckland, when referring to the recent complaint by France that the overseas Dominions were erecting battlefield memorials on a- scale that France could not emulate. “All our memorials are on a modest scale. ’ he added. “Simplicity is their keynote, and we have retained round each memorial a little ground which Ims been planted with New Zealand shrubs, and which is reserved to the villagers as a park.”

Trespassers.—Any person or persons found on the premises of Addisons, drapers, will be rewarded with special bargains in boys’ suits, Irom size 4 to size 17. also shorts, in all sizes.— Advt.

“I would like to say that when the driver of a motor-car lights a cigarette or takes his hand off the wheel in any way lie should be prosecuted.” said Mr F. :K. Hunt. S.M., in the Police Court at Auckland at. tlie conclusion of a, case in which a bus driver, Alfred William Hep'll, was charged with negligently driving a. motor-bus, thereby causing tho death of Lorins 'Taylor. Defendant admitted taking his hand, off the wheel to open tho windscreen immediately helore the bus collided with a pole.

There was a fair attendance at the R.S.A. euchre evening at the Soldiers’ Hall last night. Ten games of cards were played, and when the scores were called tlie following proved to be the winners:—First (sea grass chair) All 11. Vintent ■Ritutapu); second (sen grass chain Mr A. .Johansen; third (hearthrug) Mr R. Paterson; fourth (door mat) Airs Roddn. Supper was served at the close of the play, and the prizes for next week placed on exhibition. They include larder supplies consisting of sugar. Hour, tea and butter; afternoon ten set, crystal dishes, and tins of fruit. The prizes are among the most useful and valuable yet offered.-

A quiet wedding was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church. Greymouth, on Thursday, when Erin, second dauglitei of Air and AHs O’Reilly. Shnkespearo street, was united in holy bonds of mat'rilnidnv to Pntu’ick, son of ATrs ami the late Air Kane, of Westport. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air W. O’Reilly. looked charming in a model frock of navy crepe de chine, with hat of navy, tiimmed with French flowers. She was attended by Aliss Helen Kilgour, as bridesmaid, who wore delphinium blue kasha cloth, relieved with grey, and hat to tone. Air Thomas Higgins acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Long, assisted by Rev. rather Houlalian.

The current. number <>t New Zealand “Truth” contains a front nage story which bears the interesting < :iption “J.s the ba-k door of AA'estland to become the front door of Otagor” The article in question is from the manager of the paper who toured the Coast district lately, and who writes glowingly of tho motor roads on the Coast, and in particular the scenic wonders on the trip from Hokitika to. AYaiho Gorge. The writer has gleamed much information in respect to South Westland which is conveyed to the readers in typical journalistic style. Tho, publicity is certainly a good advertisement for the Coast generally, and in particular cf South AYestland. which some day must come into its own as the great country it

In connection with the proposed tour of England by a New Zealand cricket team in 1927, the following cable meswas received yesterday by Air J. F. Peake, secretary of the New Zealand Cricket Council, from Mr Arthur Sims, who, together with Afr H. D. Swan, is looking after the Council’s interests in connection with the tour, in England:—“Have arranged that the tour begin on Alay 14. and continue up to August 19, including 16 first "lass counties who will give half takings, plus universities, Scotland, etc. Propeso August 2!) to September 9 to play AA’ales, Mtirylebone South England, etc.” All cricket associations in New Zealand have been circularised by tlie seeertary of the council, in connection with the tour.

The directors of the Grcv .Valley Collieries have decided to arrange for an extension of the present railway siding accommodation at Dobson to provide for handling the largely increased ounut which is certain, when the bins and screens now nearing completion are in working order. The main drive into the mine has now been widened over the full distance to provide for a double line of trucks. The quality of the c-aal produced is up to the expectations of the directors. No difficulty has been experienced in disposing of the full output. The company’s capital account, now sthnds at nearly £100,003. With further developmental expenditure to follow a considerable sum will he spent in providing housing accommodation for the miners at Dobson. Further provision in this direction is foreshadowed. Roys’ Tweed Overcoats in Greys and Browns, trench belt or half belt. To clear at 21s to 355. At Hallensteins, Revell Street.—Advt.

Golden opportunity for keen buyers special-Slump Sale. The great attraction of the day. Christchurch warehouse slump stocks bought at less than half prices. The full benefits of this great purchase now bping passed on to the purchasing public. Savings greater than any ordinary bargain sale. Don’t hesitate, buy to-day. Mc-Gruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Safe for babies and children. Na/.0l sprinkled on pillow works wonders. Clears clogged passages; assists breathing. Nothing like it for influenza. Is 6d buys 60 doses.—Advt.

We are in a position to offer exceptional value in sheetings, towels, flannels and all household furnishings to make room for large shipments coming forward, white and grey sheetings from 2s 3d to 3s lid, extra large she in towels at 3s lid a pair. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Men’s Working Combinations 12s, Bib Overalls 7s lid. Painters’ Overalls 5s lid. At Hallensteins. Revell Street.—Advt. During the next few days we will make still further reductions in the price of our ladies’ coats and costumes. We cordially invite you to visit our showroom and inspect these goods without being pressed to buy. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Wet feet mean liability to influenza and chills. Take Naxol promptly. A few drops,on sugar gives prompt relief, Is fid for fiO doses.—Advt,

North Island mails and passengers connected with the AA’est Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

Tlie Three AUle euchre and dance will he held next' Wednesday, 21st, at 8 o’clock sharp. First prize 21 piece tea set, second tin biscuits; lucky table. Admission Is.—Advt.

In our advertising columns to-day Air E. Hnussnian of Brittain street, notifies that he is prepared to undertake house painting and decorating in all the latest city styles. Only the best materials arc used by him.

Harris Creek bridge, on the Koitelangi road, is lieing completed to-day by the AA’estland Comity staff. Next week the road bridge over Taminelli by-wash on the Kokatahi road will be put in hand by the road staff.

Dr Thacker stated at Christchurch that lie would like to notify the public that the Rugby League team to tour England would not be called “All Blacks.” He did not wish the people of England to think that the team was comprised of blacks. Fie would suggest that they, be called “Kia-Oras.” The name of New Zealand would not grow less by the work that they would do.

The Argus says that a start is shortly to he made on the Greymouth Trotting Club’s new grand stand, which was destroyed by fire a short time ago. The concrete walls of the old stand will be used in the new building, the plans of which will arrive from 'Christchurch next week. The Club does not expect to have the new stand completed in time for the October meeting, but they hope to have seating accommodation and a tweighing room available.

The Inangahua “Times” of Thursday says:—-The members of,the Pirate Football C lub met last evening to farewell Mr F. Christianson (who has been transferred to the Hokitika I’. 'and T. Office), and presented him with a gold eversharp pencil. In making the presentation on behalf of the Club, Afr F. Keating referred with regret to Air Christianson's departure. He had been a good player and citizen, and bis loss would be keenly felt by the Club. Air T. La wry endorsed Air Keating’s remarks, saying that the departing guest would Jie a distinct gain to Hokitika Rugbyites. Air Christianson 'feelingly replied regretting his departure, and hoped to return to Beefton at no distant date. Air Christianson left for Hokitika tv this morning’s train.

“I do not like to prophesy,” said Archbishop Averill at the annual meeting of tho Alothers’ Union, “but I think we have a majority of members of Parliament at present who are pitictically pledged to the support ol the Religious Exercises in Schools Bill,, and I am quite hopeful that we will get the Bill through before very long. Alothers have been the strongest factor behind rho Bill, and I say to you to-day, go cn bombarding your memcanuot turn you down, for heads hers. They are all humans. They count in politics, tho women’s just ask much as the men’s. Do not be fainthearted ; keep on agitating until you get what you want; for the more pressure the Alothers’ Union can bring to bear tho better it will be for the success ol tho Bill.”

Cold in the head? Perhaps a forerunner of influenza. Take Nazol and obtain certain and prompt relief. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.

Tlie king unto bis jester spake—- “[ counsel seek from thee, wise clown.. Pray tell me, what’s tho best to take AVlicn cough and cold shall get mo down ?” The jester answered with a grin—- “ U, sire, the best of all, be sure, For coughs and colds awaits within A bottle of Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.”