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Hokitika Guardian, 29 July 1927, Page 2

Tiik suggestion by 1 1 it> Aleniber for West hi ml tn endeavour to increase the study of Shakespeare by some process of (tovcriiment subsidy is :i reminder that the .National Bard is being neglected. .Just at presold there is a very line combination in Xeiv Zealand producing; on tlie stage a series of Shakespeare's plays. Those who have had the good fortune of attending any of the presentations must realise the vast difference there is be-

tween the work of the modern play-

wright and Shakespeare; and how satisfying the latter is to the former. •Shakespeare stands out prominently right down through history. It as remarkable how many of the daily quotations in use we owe t > Shakespeare, and how many of his characters are typical of every day life and happenings. Shakespeare in his day wrote for the masses. In those times’ education was a restricted accomplishment, and so it was he had to express in simple

language or plain metaphor just what lie wished his eliaraetcrs to express. Shakespeare is thus very direct in his meanings, and except for the old English words and expressions, is very readily understood. And what a world of human nature he unfolds. TTow romnrablv true to life, even in these modern days of advancement, are his allusions to every day topics. And his themes are as varied as his plays are numbered. He wrote of the times, or of history which was of common krrnv-

leodge, or again of phantasies wind were set in scenes typically rural am essentially English. He certainly lia;

a vogue, and a great service i.s done to the race by the revival of his plays

as a means to give understanding and knowledge of England and the English. Shakespeare has his vogue, too. outside the Empire, and ill Europe particularly the plays of the Immortal Bard are specially well-known. Perhaps in the overseas we know him least, of all. It is a fact that at many of our secondary schools Shakes; tea re constitutes a part ot the reading. But there should be more of it. and no doubt that is what Hr Seddon i.s aiming at. A closer study of Shakespeare should he helpful in gauging character and appreciating those elements in human nature which count so much in the life and being of a country. Xcw Zealand mnv not have its stock Shakosrerian company hut it may do something to assist in the pcurtrnvnl of the plays which are so educational. There are very few centres which could not help themselves in the matter of local productions, and could profit greatly thereby. Shakespeare is something more than an entertainment, and for that reason the study and production ■f his plays are well worth while, and he practice might well become a uni■crsal one in British speaking conn-

The monthly service at the Woodstock Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday afternoon.

A notice by the Public- Trustee in the estate of the late Archibald McArthur of Hokitika, appears in this Issue.

The weekly euchre takes place at the Soldiers' Hall to-night when four useful prizes are to he competed for. Play begins at 8 o'clock and patrons should roll up in force punctually.

Mr Sodden M.P.. arrived on the Coast last evening. Mrs Keddon (who is now much improved in health) will return to Wellington with him immediately. for the remainder of the .session. In Parliament Mr Sodden (Westland) enquired if the Government will lie bringing down a Bill •dealing with forestry matters this .session, and if there will be an opportunity given to members to review the whole matter. A question i.s being addressed by the member for Westland also to enquire, if ihe Minister for Education will assist in the production of Shakespeare’s plays by subsidising such productions.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued in tile Soldiers’ Hall this (Friday) evening at S o’clock- sharp, when the following useful prizes will be for competition. First. 12-1 honeycomb quilt and a pair of double white sheets; second, wool reversible hearth rug; third, velvet pile hearth rug; fourth, clock. The annexe will lie heated, ensuring a comfortable night’s play. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—A dvt.

The erection of a boring plant on lTarrytown Flat was commenced on Tuesday, under the supervision of Mr E. Broun, for the Clntint Development Company Ltd. The company lias secured 100 acres of ground and will put down many bares with the object of installing one or more gold dredges. They expert that the work will take lour months to complete. Meanwhile four men will he permanently employed on the ground. An unfortunate accident happened (lie other evening to a young couple who went house-hunting (stales the Nelson “Mail”). They were inspecting a desirable modern residence” that was the agent’s description of it—when the husband leaned against the sit ting-mom wall and fell through info the kitchen, where lie uas discovered by his wife as she fell through between the floorboards of one of the bedmom-.. The accident to the husband shows the incredible folly of bouse ag’iit.s in allowing new houses to lie inspected before the walls have been papered.

American parties of tourists visiting New /calami in the new year arc now being hooked up for Hokitika and the glaciers ill February and March next. Tin- parties will number about a store each and will he specially conducted from the Enited States. Regarding tourist traffic the “I‘ress"

says:—The rush season as regards tourist Iraflie in the South Island will hardly begin until late next month. The ollicer in < barge of the Government Tourist Bureau says that several parties have been hooked lor New IMvinniith and the Waitqmo Caves, and a few for the round tour of the West Coast.

11l the opinion of Mr F. Dawson. Railway Business Agent, the success of the farmer/ train lias exceeded an-

ticipations. On the excursions, into and from Canterbury, the trains have carried I Sift) persons, and when the .Marlborough farmers’ visit to Canterbury is made next month, it is anticipated that the total for the season will he well ever 2009. Mr I’awsoil states that the cost of providing motor transport by farmers entertaining visitors is, in his opinion, an unfair tax, and it is intended to ascertain in fulme what the motor ear lares would he. and add them to the cost of ilie visitors' tickets. A great deal of good had resulted from the excursions, and for the success of the scheme much was due to the co-opera-tion of the Agricultural Department. Advice lias been received that the new engines for the auxiliary ketch Elsie for the South Westland trade will reach the Dominion about the middle of next month. The Elsie is at Pieloti at present being overhauled and. altered. She will re-enter the Southern trade in September, when she will have increased power as well as added carrying capacity. The little boat will he adapted to transport live stock from the south for the outside markets, and is expected to make monthly trips to Ok.-lrilo. Bruce Bay and Okuru. In between she wilt he utilised for deep sen fishing. Captain Ingram, who will he retained as Master. is leaving immediately for a short holiday, and will join Ihc ship at I’ieton ns soon as the boat is ready to re-enter the coastal trade.

A large car pulled up in [rout of a petrol pump in a small town mid the driver asked the proprietor to fill the enr took, whieh held nine gallons of petrol (relates an exchange). The iill--1110 operation eompleted, the driver, fee!ill}; in his pockets, re;;retted that lie had nut the price of the 'benzine on him. hut said 110 w;is a well-known man in an adjoining city. The petrol pump owner demurred and said he did not give credit. Then a thought struck him and lie invited the purchaser to step inside and write his name, and while he did so the bowser man took possession of a spare wheel at the hack of the ear and Incited it up. The car owner was then informed that when the petrol was paid for he would return the wheel. This had the desired effect of producing the cash, and the wheel was returned and the ear left with the least possible delay.

lor nuiek sale, eight only all won! jiunpor-suits. shades of oroani. snx<?. fawn, rose at 29s G<l and 39 s Cd. usual prices 49s Gd to 67s 6d. Ladies' wool jumpers from 4s lid at Schroder's Sale. Schroder and Co.—Advfc.

-Millinery. Hats! Hats! Hats! All Is to clear. The remains of our season's millinery. At .McKay's .Jubilee Sale.— Add.

An extraordinary coat offer. Light ladies winter coats; the sale prices were 29s lid; now half price 14s lid. Don’t miss this offer. At McKay's .Jubilee Sale.—Advt. G only ladies three-quarter woollen knitted touts; regular prices Sts to lOd.s. Give away price 19s lid. At McKay's Jubileo Sale.—Add.. Half price, specials, fj men's pullovers; regular price Ids lid; half price , s lid. At .McKay’s .Itibi'ee Sale. —Advt. o only ladies’ frocks in reps and gabardines; formerly sds to 7">s. A great, bargain at Its lid. At McKay's .Tubilee Sale.—Advt. Another Ibnrgain offer. 40 suits ladies’ combinations ‘•Vedonis'' and ‘‘Minerva" makes; regular prices 8s lid to Ids lid. Special offer Is lid. At McKay's Jubilee Sale.—Advt. Sufferers from bronchitis or asthma will get speedy relief by taking *• Xazol ” on lump sugar, or inhaling. Penetrating and soothing. Is Gd buys GO doses.—Advt. If your child is fretful and wakeful, it needs Wade Worm’s Figs. Saffe and sure. All chemists and stores. — i 1

The topic for the Ross Methodist P.S.A. on Sunday next at 2.30 p.m. will be: “ Three Attitudes to Sin.”

If sufficient inducement offers cars will leave Toohcy’s Garage on Thursday morning next for the Hockey Match at Nelson, returning oil Sunday,

The order of (Masses and Devotions in St. Mjary ! s Parish on Sunday, July 31st will he as follows.:—Kokatahi. 10 a.m., Knnieri 8 a.m.. Hokitika 8 a.in,, 10 a.m.. 7 p.ing.

Dee’s Grocery. Revell St. notify tTiat as irom August Ist. the business' will he carried oh strictly on a cash and carry basis, reduced prices ’ ruling as a result of the now move.

Special gilt bargains. 4 only ladies best gabardine costumes: navy, nigger, fawn grey, trimmed braid. Formerly (i to !) guineas. A real gilt 10s lid. At AlcKav's Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Boy's golf hose, grey and black, all sizes; regular price 3s lid. Half price Is lid. At McKay's Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

•1 men’s waterproof coats, rubberlined; regular price 30s. Half price I S ] id. At McKay's Jubilee Sale.— Advt,

Half price specials, 5 dozen white and coloured towels; regular price Is IHI. Half price IHd. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.--Advt.

One piece each black and saxe lace flouncing 43 inches wide; regulai pi o ■ 5 s 11<1 yd: to clear at Is Gd. At McKay's Jubilee Sale. — Advt.