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Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1927, Page 2

The Westland County Council gives notice of the annual rates in this issue. An important meeting of the Winter Show Committee will be held in the Public Hali', Kokatahi, on Monday next, at 7 p.m. sharp.—Advt. Air Seddon M.P. will arrive at Greymouth this afternoon for a week-end visit. He returns to Wellington on T uesday. 40 pairs of Ladies’ Corsets, formerly 16s lid to 33s 6d, now Is lid to clear at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale,— Advt.

The insurance of £l5O on the launch Oknru, destroyed the other day, was with the British Traders’ Insurance Company, not the .South British Coy. as stated in Thursday’ issue. Tlie Show Ball in the Public Hall. Ivokatahi on Monday evening will prove an interesting one. when there will l>e a presentation of trophies to winners at the recent Winter Show. Excellent music is arranged for.

Mr T. Moure, representing Everyhodys Pictures, has kindly given a picture benefit next Tuesday. July nth, in aid of the Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club, and, weather permitting, the Municipal Hand will play a programme outside the theatre. Prices as usual.— Advt.

'• It is necessary in a country like this to turn out experts .and we Haim that we have done it. There are now twenty-six or twenty-seven in the Agricultural Department, and wo are still turning them out,” said Mr K. E. Alexander, director of the Canterbury Agricultural College, to a gathering of West Coast farmers at the College on Thursday.

Mr Petition. M.P.. who communicated with the Minister of Public Works regarding roadmen’s dwellings in South Westland, lots been advised the matter is being taken up by the Highway’s Board, and where necessary repairs arc to he carried out and improvements made, action which will fat considered very satisfactory.

Busy day at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale—Extraordinary reductions In every department. Get in early for tlie best bargain.s.—Advt.

The Rev. J. Perkins will tie returning to Hokitika in about a week’s time. When writing recently trom Tapanui where lie was recruiting alter a serious illness. Mr Perkins expressed his desire to return to Hokitika as soon as possible as lie ielt tlie people of bis parish bad been so good to him. lb* was regaining bis strength, though

at the time of writing was not strong enough to take up bis whole duties. [|is many friends here will he pleased In hear of his recovery, and will be glad to know be is improving so satisfactorily.

bailies’ Fancy Handkerchiefs, usually (id each, now 1 for Is at McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale. —-Advt.

There was a g :od attendance at the weekly euchre at, the Soldiers’ Hall last night.- about ninety players participating. The eight prize winners in order were: - .Mrs Ingram. Mr \\ . Thompson, Mrs T. Lynch. Mrs Bennett. Mr F. f'hesterman. Mr W. .Reid. Mr Edwards and Mrs Hall. For five last four prizes there were seven tits, and the deciding of the prize winners created much merriment. Slipper was

served before the party separated. Mis Paterson being the hostess lor tlie evening. Next Friday night the tournament will be continued and four special prizes are being olTcrod for (ompetition. including a serviceable <1 i n ncr sot for first prize.

AVlnn the Farmers' Excursion train reached Arthur’s Pass yesterday, an opportunity was taken by the excursionists to present Mr F. Pawson

(Railway Business Agent) with a ease of Loetve pipes, ill recognition of the Milling assistance lie had given the farmers during the trip, apart from his official duties. The presentation was made by Mr J. Mulcare (President of the Westland Union), whose complimentary remarks concerning the recipient were heartily endorsed by Mr T. O’Neill (vice-president), and Mr \V. Clayton ((trey Valley). A similar gift was presented on behalf of the farmers to Mr Chapman (District Traffic Manager. Christchurch), who Mas not present. Mr Pawson suitably responded on behalf of his colleague and himself.

Sixty veal's successful trading on the Coast and still going good is evidence of good business principles ! McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale will tic noted for outstanding bargains in all departments. Advt.

The depression in the timber trade groats more acute. In addition, to - nue of the larger sawmills in the district being closed already other mills of considerable magnitude are closing now or contemplating an early step in that direction. The effect of this is serious for the district as a v!i do

creating more and more iinomib syment. So tar the unemployment lias not been so very serious, but the late-t developments indicate the worst has not yet been reached and that it will he more serious still in the w.'jlcs ahead. Tn connection with the matter of work for the unemployed in this district. .Mr Seddon AI.P. advises he is consulting the .Minister of Public Works with a view to relieving the tension and tiding over the difficult time ahead.

McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale now going strong—Ladies’ Velour and Tweed Coats are walking out at next to nothing prices. Buying coats now is good buying. Brices start at Its lid. —Advt.

A Christchurch paper reports that in conversation, Mr T. O’Neil, of Koka-. tahi, said that money had never been tighter on the West Coast than now, hut the slump was common to New Zealand. However, recently there had been farm sales indicating that there was a hrightening-up. In his opinion, the season in his district had been fairly good. Unlike Canterbury, they did not have a dead season and they did not have to grow winter feed. The country was always green because of the humid climate, and oats could he put in and relied upon to grow at any time of the year. If it was too wet at any time, the ground caked, hut a harrowing remedied that. Afr O’Neil said that he had found the trip informative and lie knew the general opinion was that the excursionists had enjoyed themselves.

After nearly seven months’ cessation laden coal trucks have again commenced to traverse the haulage road at the Dobson .Mine, and yesterday coal was once more rattling down into the bins. The story of the disastrous explosion in December fast is now a matter of history. The feeling, as to the future, is one of distinct optimism, and it is felt that the lessons of the disaster will not lie forgotten. One of the outward and visible signs of this is the adoption of " Safety First.” as n slogan, and every man on the pay-roll is expected to do his duty and to see that the slogan is put into permanent practice. The extensive work that was necessary before mining operations could he resumed, lntd reached its final stages when, under the supervision of

“ Lyttelton Times.” visited the mine yesterday. Under the supervision of the manager, Mr J. Hughes, a test of the haulage road was being made. Everything was satisfactory, empty trucks travelling into the mine and full trucks coming out i'ike clockwork. The debris left on the surface by the explosions has all been cleared away, tho damaged portions of the haulage road have been replaced, and everything above ground is spic and span. The underground workings have been thoroughly cleaned up and stone dusted everywhere.”

These hosiery values cannot he repeated—2o dozen children's three quarter all-wool seamless cashmere hose in black and tan sizes, 6 to 12. usual price 2s 3d to 4s 6d, now one price only, Is fkl; cashmere sox at 6d Od and Is, ribbed hose, small size, 9d pair at Schroder’s Winter Sale. —Advt.

10 Men’s Woollen Cardigans, plain colours, usually 1.5 s 6d, now 8s Gd at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale. — Advt.

The Misses Barton are shortly to leave Hokitika to take up their residence in Wellington. Both ladies have many friends in Hokitika and district who will regrot their departure, but join in wishing them every success in the larger sphere where they will reside. The Misses Barton will he entertained before leaving for their new home.

Arrangements are in hand for an excursion of Canterbury fanners to the West Coast. The party will number between '-’CO and 300. The provisional programme is to arrive at Hokitika on Monday July 18th.. visit Kokatahi, Koiterangi and Lake Katiieri on luesday HHh. llarihari on Wednesday 20th. and return to Greymoutli that night: Thursday visit Punakaiki and Totara Flat and return to Canterbury on Friday. Mr Paw,son. the railway agent, is now in the district completing arrangements for the tour.

The West Coast Farmers excursion to Canterbury returned to the Coast last evening. Members of the party arrived at Hokitika last evening by the (i. 20 train. All spoke in the highest terms of the enjoyable nature oi the excursion. 1 lie people ot Canterbury wherever they went could not do enough to make their stay a pleas-

ant one, and the holiday makers cattle home*well pleased with the outing and loud in their praise of the hospitality extended. With reference to unemployment among married men Irom sawmills at Ross or along the Ross railway line.

tlie Mayor of Ross and Mr G. Trippner of Ruatnpu have been asked to notiiy the authorities as to the number likely to require work. It is contemplated starting the clearing of the Buniapu to Lake Maliiuaptm road as a moans of meeting the immediate difficulties in the nay of employment.

To the surprise of the miners at the James State Colliery, if flow of gas Mils yesterday discovered in the mine. Hitherto there has been in evidence of a gas Mow. the mine being regarded as me of the safest in the Dominion. In the main heading section'yesterday, however, the firing of a shot was followed by an issue of gas. I lie Manager. Mr Jits Armstrong, at once advised the Superintendent. Air J. A. James, vho imodiately inspected the place in question, lie forbade the tiling of any further shots, and had all the miners in the section withdrawn at once, directing at the same time that no more work be done there until safe’v lamps Mere issued to the miners.

Addisons have opened up a line ot gents cardigans in three shades, extra heavy weight., price 12s 9d. —Advt.

A special discount of 5s in the pound off this season's stock of evening frocks comprising georgettes, taffetas, erepe-de-ebilies-, embossed velvets and Chenilles at S’hr ’der’s Winter Sale.—Advt.