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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1927, Page 2

In tlie :i lit ]*m which has been expressed he the press ol N'eir Zealand with regard to the dairy control methods, there has been a very unanimous opinion expressed as to (lie "rauiii" danger of the situation, ft. is almost amusing to note that the press are being blamed in certain (pinners for gi'ing biased views, and that in point ot laet, there has been an. unholy alliance between the press of the Dominion and some organisation “to break’’ control methods in the interests of the speculators. This is pare imagination, for it is impossible to think that any organisation could set about muzzling the press of t’ country. Xew Zealand has a very democratic press of diversified views generally and politically. It has also a very honest press, as has been remarked over and over again. In a word, it has a press to be proud of—one which is thoroughly independent in the public interests. The criticism of the press has veered strongly in favour of control of late because of the trend of events as they presented themselves in regard to the butter market. The signs and portents of the trade, and its prospects clearly pointed to wlutt was happening. Much outside advice came to the country against price-fixing. This advice was tendered by people qualified to speak. Last, but not least, came the cabled advice of Mr Coates (then at Home) to the following effect : “I am convinc'd strongly it would be a great mistake to attempt anything in the nature of minimum price-fixing, and in view of the serious position. anv methods at this juncture likely to engender an* • gon.ism should he avoided." There were other warnings and rumblings, hut tile price-fixing was brought in. and then the trade barometer began to indicate the coining storm. There was an obvious “set” against Xew Zealand produce and this was realised when butter in store began to accumulate. Xew Zealand had lost the goodwill of its best, customer, win found he could do his business in his own way in other quarters The crash had to come, it was obvious. The press foretold it, but that is no reason why they should he roundly rated for predicting what was forecasted long in advance bv those with a personal knowledge of the London market. The situation is most regrettable, but blaming the press will not- relieve the situation. The farmers must think more clearly about business methods and not permit themselves to be carried awav by the glamour of theories which it is impossible to see realised in the face of inimitable workings of supply and demand all the world over

A meeting of Justices of the Pence will be held at the Magistrate’s Courthouse to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock to revise the jury lists.

Mr F. \V. Furkert. Engineer inC’liicl. Public AYorks Department, Wellington, is expected to return to New Zealand from Australia on April sth.

The meeting of the Kokataln-Koi-terangi Winter Show Committee announced for Saturday next, will not be held until a week inter, Saturday, April llth.

l)r Mor ice of Gtvymoitfh. accompanied by -Mrs Alorice, arrived from the north to-dav, and left later for the glaciers on a short holiday stay. While south, they will visit Weheka am! are expect oil to return about Tuesday next.

•• I’m a police station eonstabled at Auckland,” said a constable at the Auckland Police Court on Monday, when giving evidence. Almost everybody laughed. Then the witness corrected himself and the case went

Choppers and competitors for the axemen's events of the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club's Sports met ting on Faster Tuesday are reminded that nominations dose with the Secretary at p.m. on Saturday. April find.—Add. The Grey Acclimatisation Society has received a consignment of year old quinnnt for liberation in the streams in the vicinity of Grc.vmoutli. The young fish were landed in fine healthy condition, and the committee considers the consignment very satisfactory. The deputation to the Prime Minister in regard to the timber industry will meet at Wellington on Wednday of next week. The ili-legali > leave on Tuesday. It is being arranged for a local delegate to represent the ( .unity. Borough. Progress Dengue and Chamber of Commerce. YI l-\ \Y. Schramm. wlm i-. ;i solirilor at Auckland, and president of the New Zealand Natives’ Association, lias acccpled iioniiiiation for the (‘ii.y Council. lie is a native of llok'lllka. all'l was formerly in the Justice Department. ( liristrliurcli and Wellington. Some years ago Mr Schramm was a noted nerforiner on the at hid ic t racks at Hokitika and Greymnuth.

It was stated by the Secretary a! the meeting of the Westland Hospital Board on Monday night that the ac-

counts of the Hoard for the year will show an over expenditure for the year of some L-7(K). and that this a ill entail

an increase in next year’s levy accordingly. The Board meets on April (it 1 1 . to make tiic annual levy, ami on the lit it li. to confirm same, after tin levies have been submitted to tV local bodies aflected.

There wax a remarkably quick change in the weatlii r conditions yesterday afternoon. About o'clock a shower fell and llieie were inky black clouds towards the hills. Halt an hour later the ei'omls had disappeared and there was bright sunshine with the hilb. shoving in a glory ot recentlyfallvn siio v. The night was fine and there was a cold snap, there being tile

first substantial frnsi of winter this morning. To-day is gloriously line and the Soiu hern Ain- make a very fine

Mr .1. A. Murdoch, accompanied by Mis Murdoch, left for Wellington, todav- to join t lie 8.M.1’.5. .Mamma to-

morrow for Sydney. They will' spend six or -even week'- in Australia on holiday and hope to lie among trie spootntors at the opening of the Federal Parliament ai Canberra (the new (''iiiimonwealt.il capital) by the Duke of York in .May next. A arums parts of Australia will he visited, Alt' Murdoch combining business with pleasure, in the course ot which he will i'.mk into some mining projects ot great importance to Westland.

U ltli i.-night's issue is :in inset supplying pari iculars of lie* very till ' rntcrlaimncnl announced for Friday nielli: nt the Town Hall in aid of the I’lunket Society's local branch- that very line organisation which is doing so much lor the mothers and the yoiiny children of New Zealand. Apart from the merits of the benefit, the general excellence of the programme prepared should attract a biiiniier house. The performers will supply a varied programme in which the elocutionary art takes a prominent pari, supported as it is hv the host in vocal and instrumental music. There is the promise of a very excellent evening's elitetaiumcnt in the first-class fare set out.

The Hon. .). A. A'ouiig, Minister of Puhiic Health and Minister in Charge of Mental'i Hospitals, arrived by motor in (Ireymoutli from Reelton yesterday afternoon. To-morrow the Hon. Afr Young will pay a visit to 'Westland, and at the Westland Hospital in the afternoon he will hr’ met hv the members of the Westland Hospital Board, while he will also make a visit to the Sea View Mental' Hospital. ITe will leave hv Tuesday’s express for Christchurch on route for Wellington, where he arrives on Wednesday mora-

Stoek-taking Specials—s4in. tweeds, suitable for hard wear, usual price 10s 6d, now all one price. .‘ls lid: oOin. tweeds for hoys’ wear, usual price 17s fid, now os lid Schroder and Co.— Advt. Ladies’ unihrollas, 7s 6d to 21s. newest handles at McKay's.—Advt. More than double value for your money. Extraordinary clearance of ■summer goods at the popular price of 4s lid each and 2s for 4s lid. This wonderful bargain 4s lid sale begins at !) o’clock Saturday. March 26th. The bargains are mighty and many and wii’l eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. AfcGruer’s, Hokitika and Orcymouth.—Advt. Now landing, large consignments of choice dessert, and cooking apples. Nelson tomatoes etc. Paterson. Michel and Co. (’phone No. 2).—Advt. When buying sheetings, pillow cottons and damasks it is essential that you buy goods that will wash and wear well. The qualities we sell have proved their genuineness. We guarantee every yard distributed, and will replace free, any cloth hearing the ‘Ahanco” brand not giving absolute wash and wear satisfaction. 54in. from Is Od, 80in. from 2s 3d, pillow cotton from Is 2d.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Special line of Silk Hose in all want ed shades. This week’s price 3s lid —Addisons.—Advt.