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Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1927, Page 2

Tiie week in Parliament has not been of very great value to the country. The best that can he hoped for is that the leisurely method of procedure, involving as it does such a wastage of time, will have its effect on the public mind and will lead to rather sooner than later a material reform in parliamentary procedure. As far as can be seen the dual debate on the Address-in-Reply and the No-eonfidence Motion will proceed indefinitely yet. so many members being desirous of airing their eloquence. The principal sidelight of the session so far has been the situation at Samoa. There under authority from the New Zealand Government, deportations are being approved, steps which are taken without formal trial. The situation appears somewhat ol>scure, and comment may he omitted for the time being, pending the return of the Hon Nosworthy, Minister of External Affairs, to-day. The case has received considerable outside importance, and the action of the Government has been commented on by the British press. As New Zealand is acting under mandate, a very clear exposition of all the circumstances will

require to be made for the satisfaction of all critics, including international nations more or less interested in Samoa. One other event of moment was with regard to taxation. A report became current that fresh taxation was to he brought down last week affecting customs duties. This spread with such success throughout the Dominion, that the Treasury is now much the richer, due to large duty payments endeavouring to anticipate a ri.se mainly in respect to wines and spirits. The Minister of Finance would find the contribution a very welcome sum in these times of stringency, and the rush payments will afford him time to study the position in relation to actual duties to bo imposed. The report of the Tariff Revision Committee is not likely to lie known for some little time yet. The Government has confirmed the offer of assistance for the unemployed with relief works at reduced rates of pay. The latter action is being contested, but it is obvious relief works, as such, cannot be carried on at standard rates, as with the number of men seeking employment, the burden would bo too great for the country. With the co-operation of the local bodies some increase is Icing given by the workmen being placed in different classes, and the situation is being met to some extent. The country just now would welcome Parliament turning its attention directly to the business of the country, and avoid a waste of time as at present with debates on motions doomed to failure while important matters await decisive decision.

The monthly meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee takes place to-night at 7 o’clock.

Atlas Assurance Company has a notice in this issue. Particulars from P Kidd, local agent.

The coal, timber, produce and general merchandise curried through the Otiia Tunnel for the week ended July 2nd. was 9113 tons. Of this amount 20!K> tons was transported on Wednesday.

Mrs C. M. Malfroy and Miss Mar

garet Alalfroy. of Wellington, formerly of ( hristchurch and Hokitika, are leaving this month for a visit to Britain. They hope to be. in i'higland to meet Mr Jules Malfroy on liis return from Argentina with the English football team.

An unusual mishap recurred to O. Williams, a member o’l the Marist 4th. grade League team. While playing in a match at Onioto on Sunday, lie 'collared an opponent, and 'bit bis own tongue so severely that four .stitches were necessary.

Peerless Pictures present at Woodstock on Wednesday night a special picture, “The Shadow of the .Mosque. ’ There will be excellent supports, inc'i'uding the “Go-Getters. Comedy.” The above programme will lie shown at Kokatahi on Friday night.—Advt.

There will be the usual weekly euchre tournament held at St. Marys Club Rooms this evening at eighto’clock sharp. The prizes to be awarded arc: First, six yards of runner and two slip mats ; second, a sofa square; third, three fancy jugs ; fourth, half a dozen spoons in case. Admission 2s ; supper provided.—Advt.

During his speech on the Addross-in-K"ply in the Legislative Council, the lion G. .1. Garland, when dealing \wFli t lit- timber industry, remarked that a. kauri tree would come to maturity just as quickly as api mis insiguis. 'I he statement vas received with expressions of incredibility by many members of the Council.

At a meeting at 1 e Kniti last week addressed by Mr AY. E. Turnbull, organising secretary of tlie N’c" /.ealand Timber Industry AdvanceiiKVit League, tlie following motion was carried and ordered to be telegraphed to the Government: - ‘'T hat owing to distress among mill workers, the Government be asked to treat the Tariff Commission's finding as a matter ol urgency, and allow the House to discuss it as soon as it comes to hand.

The Hon K. F. Bollard said that the next-of-kin of soldiers who were reported missing, and whose remains have not vet been recovered, would be grcatlv pleased to know that the work of the Imperial War Graves Commission to try ami find means of ideal I-

float ion of the remains <;f soldiers recovered was still going on with great success, lie added that the remains of unknown soldiers recovered in the fields of France are icinterred in soldiers’ cemeteries.

The benefit hall at the Soldiers Ifall in aid of the Hokitika Beautifying Society to-morrow night, is sure to tie

a papular event. the occasion is worthy of liberal public patronage, tiie aim and object- of the society being to do what it can. ns far as funds will permit, in assisting to beautify the town. .Much evidence of the good work of the Society is manifest already and the work is limited only Uv financial resources of the organisation. Ihe

arrangements for to-morrow evening are in the hands of the -Ia •/:/. Club, which has organised the 'benefit. Capital music will be supplied by an orchestra of seven instruments, and the floor is always in first class order. A very enjoyable evening is sure to result.

Reference was made by the Hon G. .1. Garland, in the Legislative Council to the Oil in Territorial Waters Act which made it an offence for any ship to discharge oil into the «tiler of any harbour or along the coast. He suggested that something should be done to cheek the dropping of oii or petrol by motor-cars in the streets. Much of it was carried hv storm water into harbours, especially at Auckland, where there was much pollution of the foreshores, lie was an ardent fisherman and he had recently tried 100 places about Auckland harbour and had not got even a bite. On many of the beaches there not a pipi or cockle or shell-fish of any kind was now to be found and this lie attributed to the pollution of the harbour by the waste oils from motor-cars.

These hosiery values cannot be 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 -Is Gd. now 1 one juice only. Is !)d ; cashmere sox at Gd 9d and Is. ribbed hose, small size_. Od pair at Schroder’s Winter Sale.—Advt. 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. Prices start at Os lid. —Advt.

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

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

10 Men's Woollen Cardigans, plain colours, usually 15s Gd, now 8s Gd at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale. — Advt.

In cold, damp weather, always keep “ Xazol ” handy. Take some drops on sugar, or inhale occasionally. The surest, safeguard. 60 doses Is 6d.— Advt.

A meeting of Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will be held oil l'riday next, July Bth. at 2.30 p.m.

’The half-yearly meeting of the Hibernian Society will be held in St. Mary’s Club Rooms to-morrow (Wednesday 1 evening; at S o’clock.—Advt.

We have been asked hv the Secretary of the Fire Brigade to convey the thanks of members to the several residents who supplied very welcome refreshments to members during the progress of this morning’s fire.

Notice of motion has been given for Friday’s meeting of the Borough Council by Mr Evans to move: “That the resolution adopted oil June Bth.. reducing the retaining fee to the Borough Solicitor from £2!) to £K> per annum, he rescinded.”

The homestead of Mr James Botirkc at Barrytown, the oldest residence in the locality, having been erected about 50 years ago. and containing five rooms, was destroyed by fire between 8 and !) o'clock on Sunday night. There was only a small insurance. Mr Bourke lost all his furniture and effects, and is a heavy loser.

Mr W. B. Gilbert, secretary of the Greymouth Harbour Board, underwent an operation at the Bowen Street Hospital. AYollington. on Saturday. He has been in ill-health tor some time, and was absent from Greymouth on sick leave. Ho visited Gisborne, and was returning South when bis condition became worse. The operation was successful, but Mr Gilbert is not vet out of danger.

Messrs W. Weddell and Co. advise, dated London. July Ist. as follows: “Danish butler 102 s (last week 100 s t,, New Zealand unsnlted butter 1 i;t; s Li 172 s (170 s to 171 s). salted 15Ss to IC,2s (158 sto 102 s); market steady. Cheese, white 83s to 81s (82s to 81s): coloured cheese 81s to 80s (8-ls to 80s); market steady. Canadian cheese, white i)Ss to 102 s (00s to 102 s), coloured 9G* to IOUs (00s to 102 s).

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday a Rewamii miner. Fdwin James Barron, was charged with having broken a window at the store of Mrs O’Connor, cutting his hand in the process. He then pushed his hand and arm through the broken window and removed crockery valued at £1 7s Oil from the shelves within reach. He pleaded guilty to breaking wilfully a pane of glass, valued at £l. the -property of the. Runanga Co-operative Society. but denied tbo theft of crockery valued at £1 7s fid. the property Mrs O’Connor. Mr Orr Walker, S.AI. indicted a fine of £5 for theft and £1 for breaking tlie window, and ordered accused to pay for the damage; also 10s witness’s expenses. It was also decided that Cl 7s fid out of the fine should be paid to Mrs O'Connor, in return for the missing goods.

Tlu* Masses Barton were farewelled yesterday afternoon at- a large gathering of personal friends at the residence of Mrs AY. .1. Butler. -Stafford St. During the afternoon a competition was hold among the ladies present and afternoon tea was served, several ladies assisting Mrs Butler. At an appropriate interval the Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry) made a presentation to the Alisses Barton of a lady’s hand bag from Mr A. AY. A'arrall and a monetary gift from friends. Canon Hamilton, the Hon H. L. Michel, M.L.C.. .Messrs J. A. Murdoch, County Chairman and 1). .f, Evans, spoke extending good wishes to the departing ladies who were leaving so many friends behind. l)r Tciclielmann replied on behalf'of the Alisses Barton, ■who are leaving immediately for Wellington. Musical honours for the guests closed the proceedings.

Ml- Redden .M.l’.. who was in the district for the week end -returning to Wellington to-day—enquired into the position of unemployment. It was ascertained that a,s a result of sawmills ceasing work there were twelve married men unemployed at Boss and sixteen at Mananui. At Ruatapu there wore twenty-five married men employed on part time only, and work may cease at any period now. This information was communicated to the Minister of Public Works through the District Engineer at Greymouth. As suitable work in the locality the County authorities are laying off about 70 chains of roadway to connect Ruatapu with Lake Mnhimvpua for which a vote of £4OO lias been asked. If the Minister approves the .unemployed married men will lie offered werk on the road in question, which is well situated to their homes. Mr Seddon on his return to Wellington will suggest to the Minister the advisability of also undertaking tbe widening and improving of the/Main South road at any necessary points as a further field for useful work in tbe interests of both the unemployed and tbe district at large.

The Minister of Customs (the Hon W. Downie Stewart) has forwarded the following letter, concerning the importation of potatoes from Tasmania, to Mr H .Watts, who telegraphed to the Minister, on behalf of a meeting of potato-growers held at Timvald recently, requesting an inquiry into the situation:—“With reference to your telegram of June 23 and my reply of June 27, 1 have to inform you that inquiries have now been made with respect to the importation of potatoes from Tasmania. So far as I can learn, no shipment lias yet come to hand, and from information obtained respecting present market quotations here and in Tasmania, it does not appear likely that any considerable* quantities will bo imi>orted in the near future. You can rest- assured that the regulations under the Orchard and Garden Diseases Act will be enforced as far as any shipments of potatoes are concerned. I may say that the Government will koej) a close watch on the jiosition. and will see that as far as possible tbe interests of Xew Zealand growers are duly conserved.”

40 pairs of Ladies’ Corsets, formerly 16 s lid to 33s Gd. now Is lid to clear at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale. Advt. Avoid chills and ills by taking “Xazol,” the surest protection against coughs, colds, and all bronchial troubles. Acts like a charm. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza Just to hand: Twenty Men’s Tweed Overcoats, sizes 3,4, and 5. Great value at 42s Gd. W. 11. Stopforth.— Advt.