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Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1926, Page 2

Newmans cars will leave at 8 p.m. on Friday for the Ruatapu dance. Book seats early. Tlie serious illness is reported of Dfrs V. Gardiner, of Ross, who is at present residing at Hokitika. The local Minorca breeder sent some of bis prize birds to the Greymouth Poultry Show this morning. Those interested in poultry breeding will wish him success.

Dliss Diary Kennedy, one of the oldest residents in the Grey district, died on Tuesday evening after a long illness. Deceased was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and about 80 years of age. Slie is survived by numerous relatives in Greymouth and the Grey district. Dir Pat Kennedy, farmer, of Totara Flat, is a brother.

Public interest is beginning to he manifested in the Westland Competitions to he held now in a little over a month’s time. The entries for the events close on the 13th. August, which is just about three weeks off. It is hoped to have good support from the country schools ,seeing that the competitions will he held during the term holidays. Those requiring the book of words should make early application for same.

The programme for the. Greymouth Trotting Club’s 1 Spring meeting has been issued, and for the two dates the club will distribute £262.5 in stakes. The principal attractions on opening day are the Mawhera Handicap of 235 sovs., twelve and a Half furlongs, and the Free for All of 350 sows., distance about twelve furlongs and a- half, while on the concluding day the Labour Day Handicap, of sixteen and a half furlongs, endowed with 230 sows., and the Jubilee Handicap, of twelve and a half furlongs, 2.14 class, carrying the useful stake of 260 sows, will be decided. Further evidence of the mildness of the season in the North Island is supplied by a resident of Waiuku, who is now digging the last of an early crop of potatoes. He states that about the end of April he planted half-an-acre of potatoes for early digging and they came on very well, giving an even crop and missing the few frosts. The first of the crop was dug during the third week in June, the new potatoes proving to be of very fair quality. The balance of the crop is now being harvested and the plot is to be replanted with potatoes immediately. Worms sap strength and undermine the constitution. Wade’s Worm Figs are pleasant to take, and perfectly safe for all ages. No bad after-effects. Wade’s Worm Figs obtainable trom vour chemist.—Advt.

Don’t forget Nazol, the big .remedy for influenza and all throat and chest disorders. Inhale it regularly for winter fitness. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

“ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” —a positive definite boon to toiling housewives. That’s what it is!—Advt.

Mr A. McArthur inserts a notice o thanks in this issue.

During onr Sale we are making some very special reductions in one-piece frocks, comprising nigger and blue garbadines, repp cloths in Cinnamon and other leading shades, from 39s Gd to G9s Gd.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. The Salvation Army are holding a Gift Tree in aid of the local cause, this (Thursday) evening. There will bo a stall of goods; also a scientific display bv Mr H. Lawn’s miscroscope and half an hour’s pictures. A great evening is anticipated.

A valuable find of high-quality greenstone is reported alongside the road near Greenstone. Dir R,. Kean, a roadman, made the “strike,” and n is understood that the greenstone lias nl ready found a purchaser. It- is a block measuring approximately four feet six inches by two feet six inches, and will have to- be broken up for removal. The present value of greenstone is •Is Gd per pound.

A wedding of local interest took plac-e yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church when Aliss Eva Goudio of Hampden Street, was married to Mr'.T. Aitken. formerly of Hokitika, now residing in the North Island. The church was crowded for the occasion, and the bridal party had the best id wishes from the many friends present The Rev. T. N. Cuttle, of Groymouth, performed the marriage service.

The completion of the- Westport* Groymouth road was urged on Hon. K. S. M’illiams by a deputation at. Wellington yesterday. Dir Holland asked that a grant he made this year for the work. Dfr Seddon said the road would he very popular if completed. DTr Ryall (Grey County) said that the formation would cost about £7OOO. The Minister said that lie would go properly into the matter, and be glad to do the best lie could. He would visit the district, if possible, after the session.

Speaking on the second reading of the Hospitals Bill, the Hon Mr Young said there was a feeling among some members of his Department that too many surgical operations were being performed on people in this country. He was making enquiries and getting statistical information, and if lie found it necessary to have legisaltion control, ling surgical operations, then he would submit proposals to the Government.

The position on the West Coast in connexion with the slump in the timber industry is regarded by those competent to judge, as the worst experienced for 20 years. It must also he borne in mind that twenty years ago the timber industry was only in its infancy on the Const, as compared with present day conditions, and a far larger proportion of the population is now dependent on timber production for their livelihood. It is understood that by the end of this week about fifteen mills will be closed down.

Nearly the whole of the afternoon in the House of Reresentatives on Tuesday was occupied with a debate on the Government’s immigration policy. The debate was notable for a trenchant speech by Dir David Jones, member for Ellesmere, who replied to the continuous stream of criticism that has come from the Labour Party. Mr Jones assured the House tfiat tlie Labour Party were not the only sympathisers with the working man. There were, he said, hut few complaints of hardship from immigrants. Dir .Tones added that They would not find anything in Hansard this session setting out the Labour policy.

There is a gradual hut steady increase in the quantity of traffic passing east through the Otira. r l unnel. For the week ending July Dili, the total tonnage hauled through the funnel was 8921 tons. For three weeks in July last year the total tonnage'passed through was 23,479 tons. This year, for the same period, it was 25,889 tons, showing an increase of 2410 tons. The figures 'are mounting every year, GO per cent, of the freight being coal. Very little timber is being canned at present, tlie trade being slack. Had the carriage of timber been normal, a still greater increase in tonnage would have been recorded..

The Spinsters’ Ball lias come to lie regarded as one of the chief seasonal events of the year. Last night’s function kept up the reputation of this pleasant social reunion. The; Committee excelled itself in the decorations of the Soldiers’ Hall. The color scheme was worked out in pink, and the effect the designers aimed at was moonlight and roses. The result desired was effectively achieved. There was a delicate pink used with a profusion of roses and streamers. The roses were entwined in festoons of green creeper, from which also were suspended, numerous silver stars. The man in the moon looked down heninglv on the gay scone below, diffusing a soft light which fitted tlia occasion. It was all a very happy decorative effect. The annexe- where the supper was served was no less pleasantly decorated, the whole indicating much patient work and industry of a most artistic nature. There was n large attendance. Somo 300 were catered for, and four relays "ere arranged for at supper ' time. The floor as usual was in excellent order, and first class dance music supplied by tlie orchestra of Messrs Ross Bros. The scene when dancing was i’i progress was a very gay one, and. the evening Was evidently enjoyed vert pleasantly hv the large gathering present. The young ladies responsible for the organisation of so successful a c un > tion deserve all credit for tlie hi toilless manner in which the proceedings passed off.

During this week we will offer extra value in Ladies' Tweed Coats. These will be marked down to less than one quarter of their value. Lot 1 at 12s Gd : Lot 2 at 15s; Lot 3 at 25s.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

DVe have no patience with slavery in any form, hence our enthusiasm for

“Mo-Rubbing Laundry Help” the rescuer of beautiful womanhood from washboard slaveiy.—Advt.