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Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1926, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place at the County Chambers to-night at 7.30 o’clock.

Dunedin sales of opossum skins last Friday by Dalgcty and Coy:—Blacks, 6s to 10s 2d; browns, 4to 7s 3d. The West Coast average price was 6s to 8s 9d gross.

An elderly man was admitted to the Westland Hospital yesterday, suffering from wounds to the neck. The ease is reported not to he serious, so that a few days’ treatment should restore the ujJ'orlunate to health again.

“ ] feel my rosponsiility in being unable to do anything but talk about unemployment.”—flight Hon. Sir .1. Ward in informing the House recently that members of families were working to keep the house going while the breadwinner was out of employment.

Air W. 8. Glenn wants to know if there is any foundation for the statements appearing in some newspapers that it is the intention of the Government to legislate for '.a universal Ailfliolday, and also to restrict the hours during which shops may be kept open for the transaction of business.

The Hon -Minister of Mines replying to the telegram sent last week by Mr If. Blank, President of the Westland Acclimatisation Society, said Replying to your telegram, I have given instructions that the deposit of sawdust in the river is to cease. (Signed) G. Jas. Anderson.”

A local taxi with five passengers returning from Kokatahi encountered four head of cattle on the Kokatahi road. As a. result of the collision the car was overturned and a young man named Rainc, ol Hokitika, was rather severely hurt, and had to be removed to the Westland Hospital. Later in the evening the wandering stock v. as impounded. 'The police were informed of the accident. Rninc’s leg is cut but not badly and lie is improving.

Arthur’s Pass was under snow on Thursday, and the indications are that the visitors to the Otira Gorge by the excursion from Christchurch on July 25th will see it under ideal winter conditions. Included in the number arranging for accommodation on the train is an organised party of over 50 people from Christchurch.

The attention of the. authorities is drawn to the drift in tlie appearance of Cass Square of late, the grounds being in need of some attention to restore the trim appearance presented when in charge of the regular caretaker. Since the grounds have been neglected the appearance and state of the lawns and pathways show up in considerable contrast to their former well kept- nppenr-

Interest in the contemplated demolition of a section of the tree plantation on Cass Square has spread to tho State School. On Friday, in one of the npiHir standards a debate took place among tlie scholars, the pros and cons being argued at some length. AVhon a vote was taken those opposed to the cutting down of tho trees carried the day. There is a moral to this discussion. for somewhere there is a saying about wisdom being dispensed out of the months of the young.

lii the House of Representatives, Sir George Hunter asked the Government to arrange for more treatment for retimed soldiers 'who are T.B. patients. He said that though, with some, tho disease was not directly attributable to war service, it was indirectly attributable, and in any case the benefit of any doubt should lie extended to them : “I make a very sincere appeal to the Minister in charge of the Pensions Department for more generous and sympathetic consideration for them,” lie added.

Mr Horn (Wakatipu) is seeking i lot of information about Nauru aud Ocean Island phosphates. He wants to know if .any arrangement has been made to solid thorn direct to the South Island ,and thus avoid cost of transhipment from the North Island. Mo also wants to know the actual quautily of the phosphates landed since, the acquisition of New Zealand’s rights in the deposits, various particulars as to costs and prices, and whether there is any regulation of the prices charged by agents.

The erection of the new turntable at Hokitika, to enable the bigger class of locomotives to turn at the station yard, is now hearing completion. When the work is completed the changing of locomotives at Greymouth on express days will not he necessary. The re-laying of the Westland section between Hokitika and Greymouth with heavier rails, lias now been, complete between Hokitika and Arahura. Jt is understood that a. relaying gang will arrive from Christchurch at an early date to proceed with operations between Arahura and Greymouth.

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 being passed on to the purchasing public. Savings greater than any ordinary bargain sale. Don’t hesitate, buy to-day. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Bankers, lawyers, doctors, journalists, painters and mechanics all favour “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help” for washing clothes. —Advt. Cold in the head? Perhaps a forerunner of influenza. Take Nazol and obtain certain and prompt relief. 60 doses Is 6d.—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 Narco 1 promptly. A few drops on sugar gives prompt relief. Is 6d for 60 doses.—Adrt.

Evidence of the timber slump is furnished in the fact that on the West Coast alone 120 men have been put off during the last three weeks, thus justifying the statement that the state of affairs which lias conic to pass in the industry to-day is the worst since the slump of some twenty years ago.

While walking along the Greymouth waterfront shortly after 6 o’clock last evening, a young man named Lees missed” his footing and slipped over the wharf near the Orewn’s anchorage and fell into the water. He was luckily caught amongst the timberwork of the wharf and was rescued from this position by Mr Frank Dick.

Shortly before mid-night on Saturday a fire broke out in Hahn's smaller bus. when it was standing for the night in Nelson street, Greymouth. at the southern end of the town. The driver. Mr Stuart Andrews, had some time before retired to bed, and when awakened he saw the .vehicle burning in the cab. The firebells gave an alarm and the Fire Brigade, on arrival found the fire had such a hold that they directed their efforts with the chemical engine towards saving the engine, in which work they were apparently .successful. Tile body of the car was ruined, the engine alone escaping. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The bus. which was the first used bv Mr Halm in his service, was insured for about C4CO in the South British Office.