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Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1928, Page 2

Tins seasonable change in the weather experienced this summer has been very gratifying to those on the land. ! lieextra dryness, combined with the extfn heat, has had its effect on production, ami indicated something of the possibilities of the Coast land under more favouring seasonal conditions. It is some years since there was so tine and Warm a season but they recur at times, and it would he pleasing if the cycle were to recur more often.' However, in previous times there have been the dry, warm periods, and those who recall what the weather prophets have foretold, remind us that in the next, three years there is the promise of drier seasons. J| that be so no doubt the farmers will prepare for the improved good fortune and handle their holdings accordingly. There ,i.s every reason why more should be taken out ol the land, fir it always seems lo strike visitois that the settled districts are not pro duciug as much as they should. It is a fact that in most districts areas aro on the' large size. The exception to this is the Arahura district, where in a very limited space there is an example of community production which suggests Westland holdings in the aggregate should produce more than they are doing. Market values for stock and wool suggest the pecuniary advantage from such prices. While in dairying there are always returns in sympathy with the markets, and wo have seen how Arahura Valley, devoted so much to dairying, lias nourished i;n those prices. The encouragement is there for the settler to produce more and so add to the general prosperity of the district. A forward move in production throughout the Dominion would have a very appreciable .effect on the national fortunes, and it would he well were Westland to participate in the general effort for moro and more nroduction.

Thk passing of the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Oxford and Asquith reminds us what, a fine type of Englishman bo was. A scholarly gentleman, ho bore himself with becoming suavity and dignity and was a notable Prime .Minister. He was at the head of the British Government, when England made the fateful decision to honor “the scrap of paper,” and enter upon her, great part in the Great War. As Mr Asquith, at that time ho was the solid loader, not vainglorious, hut seriousminded of the part he played, and not >hirising his duty. Ho was typical of the English Liberal, and for many vears was a worthy successor of Gladstone. His great speeches were many and notable. Throughout the war he spoke with a superior and arresting diction on the part Great Britain lmd to nlnv, and was no less effective all through his long political career, which began in 1896. He occupied all the principal posts in the Cabinet, and al-ways-proved a powerful advocate in the cause he espoused. He did his country groat service in respect to many largo questions. He was foremost in licensing reform and also in the introduction of old age pensions. Ho was a very active worker for Home Role, worthily following Gladstone’s lead in that task. An important action on his part was the legislation abolishing the veto of the House of Lords. All through the early period of the war he was tireless in the leadership of the nation, till the resignation of the Coalition Ministry was put in. He was not raised to the peerage till 1925, declining the honour previously. He was also honored in many other ways, including the granting of the freedom of the City of London. He was n capable writer and pleader. Many notable works are to his credit, and as a barrister he appeared with success at the bar. His eldest son, Raymond, a remarkably fine personality, was killed in the war, and a very notable character sketch has been written of this outstanding young man. Lady Asquith is well-known in literary and artistic circles. The distinguished Earl played a great part in the nation’s well-being. He was a man who gave his gifted services to the country in generous measure. He had trying and difficult roles to fill at times, hut lie was always a statesman and scholar, and was on a plane which helped to build up and add to the lustre of the standing of Great Britain. He served his country well, a, very nohle gentleman, who filled many positions with the distinguishing credit derived from his great- personal gifts. He will he honored now at something of his true worth, as one who has gone to his rest after a life of long and busy service in the cause of the Empire and nations of which he was so very worthy and earnest a public servant.

Ur J. 3L Dempsey inserts a worn- i r notice in this issue. ! ii I e; riie Borough of Oninaru expects to lefit to the extent of aliout £BOO per it- from the petrol tax. h C A meeting of the ltiimi Sports Comttec.will he held in the Himn Town ill this evening at 8 o’clock.—-Advt. i? t< Bushman's Oily Canvas Butterfly t ipes, from 8s lid. ltoadman’s Oily nvas Coats from fils (id, men’s Oily invas Biding Coats rfom 19s lid.— . H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. The preparations for the Grey Dis- '' ic-t Diamond Jubilee are now moving lead rapidly. The opening features . II he the two trotting meetings on e 25th. and 27th. inst. respectively. ‘ r n the 26th. there •will he church serces, and some public recognition of ie pioneers. The programme for the maindcr of the husv week appears this issue, j Tenders for the Tawa Flat railway ( mnel, which is an undertaking coinirahle in magnitude with the Otira ( mnel, close next Tuesday. Employicnt will he given to nearly 500 men. n 1 James Behan, whose co-operative arty was responsible for the Xo. 2 mnel at Lake Coleridge, is one ol lie tenderers, having secured the serines oi a large number of skilled f' oilers. A Canadian firm is also said > he likely to submit a price. the Arahura Dairy Factory Company ? having a very successful season this ear. there being an abundance of feed II over the district. It is understood hat last year's record output of 81 mis ol butter promises to he very stibtnntially increased, and il there are io unfavourable feature.- in the closing iionlhs of the season the output lor he year should reach within a moas.rahle distance of 100 tons. It is dousing to know also that the high [Utility of the previous season is .-till icing continued by the popular manger, Mr 31. Wallace. During the lunch hour at the .Mental lospita! workshops yesterday a pleasmt little function took place, when the aembers of the artesan staff met to nake a presentation to Mr F. Keen, vho is retiring from the Public Service m superannuation. Hie presentation, viiieh consisted of a handsome drawing mom clock was made by Mr C. Wormngton. who in his speech, referred to Lhe recipients’ lengtli of service, his dlicieney as a tradesman, and the happy sociability of his disposition. On behull all his fellow workmen the speaker ivished Mr Keen vigorous health with ivliich to enjoy his well-earned retirement. Mr G. Bailie and other members of the staff followed in similar strain. Mr Keen feelingly replied thanking bis late associates for then very nice present, which, he said, would serve always to remind him of the happy relations which existed between them. A pleasant little gatlieiing then dispersed. At the Magistrate’s Court, Greviiioiith. before -Mr W. Meldrum, S.M.. Edward John Hill proceeded against Victor Stevens for damage done to his Chevrolet car, through a motor cycle ridden hv the latter colliding with the car oil the Greymouth-Bunanga road on September 20, 1927. The amount claimed was L'M, the actual sum disbursed in repairs. After reviewing the evidence, the S..M. said plaintiff appeared to have taken reasonable precautions and bad detailed what he had done, which indicated that lie had done his best to avert the collision. He admitted having been in the middle ol the road when he first, saw the lnotoi cvcle coining down the hill. Assuming he was partly at fault, lie had his car under control. On the other hand, owing to the tendency of motor cyclists fo travel at a fast speed, the history ol the impact as given by defendant showed that he had not rounded the road at the top of the hill at a reasonable speed, his machine was not under control or il would not have skidded as jt did. lie could only conclude that the immediate cause of the accident was the excessive speed of the motor cycle. The collision could have been avoided had the defendant not been travelling so fast. Judgment would hr awarded the plaintiff for the cost m repairs £l4. Court costs Cl lJs, solicitor’s fees £2 12s, witnesses’ expense? 10s; total CIS 15s. ’l'lie municipal baths yesterday nltormina wore a more animated appearaiic, than usual, the State School swimminn sports being in progress. The pupil? under their teachers inarched from school in orderly fashion, and the noncompetitors were seated decorously or the stands. Parents and friends assembled in considerable force and watched the proceedings which were novel allowed to Hag. The events were contested keenly and the partisanship oi the spectators seemed to he most evenly divided. Vociferous appreciation o the efforts and encouragement for tin swimmers was given in each and even contest. The spectacle was quite ai inspiring one and the amount oi pleas lire and interest derived by those pres out made the occasion fully wort' while. The pupils showed a liking loi their work and the number competin' in the healthy exercise and sport lull.' justifies the existence of the baths The amount of instruction derived am 'the healthy exercise obtained by lie rising generation more than "arrant tlie existence oi the baths, and those in authority should see that they ait maintained in the best order possible Willing assistance was given by tin officials of the Swimming Club in th conduct of the sport, while -Mr Keesim gave a splendid exhibition til divilg and swimming, all loafs being olennß performed. The whole afternoon liras' have been n very pleasureahle one foi all present. Just arriving from Nelson and Otagr large consignments of tomatoes, apri. cots, nectarines and plums. Our instructions are to sell at lowest market prices, Paterson, Alichel and Go, Ltd., (phone No. 2L—Advt. McKay’s Idealisation Sale prices: White Honeycomb Quilts, full size, regular prices 19s 6d—Realisation prices los 6d.—Advt. Instructed by the Public Trustee, a; executor in the estate of "W illiam 3lckTav. deceased, to realise immediately on stocks, Messrs W. McKay and Ror offer £IO,OOO worth of drapery, clothing furnishings etc. at extraordinary loa prices. A great Beal i sat ion Sale, non proceeding. Stocks must be sold. Advt. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Sheetings, 400yds best quality high grade at prices that cannot be repeated.—Realisation prices: 54in. Is lid. 72iu. 2s 6d. 80in. 2s lid.--Advt. An opportunity of securing drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, ladies’ apparel and underclothing, furnishing? etc. etc. at extraordinary low price? presents itself at AlcKay and Son’s Great Realisation Sale now on.—Advt. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Printed Bed Spread, double-led size, regular price 16s 4d—Realisation price 10s ii.d.—Advt. Balance of voile frock lengths marked 4s lid, os lid, to 7s lid. All millinery reduced to less than quarter price 2s' 6d, 3s lid. os lid. Latest style? in floral voile frocks from 10s M.Scliroder’s sale.—Advt.

Children like Wade’s Worm Figs. A safe and certain remedy. Pleasant to take. Chemists and stores.—Adv*.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell | p ~ the; mart on Friday at 3 p.m. 80 U \ases of fruit. 3len! AVe have a few pair of shoes left in sizes o, 6, and 7 at 19s lid. July at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. The Westland County Council in this issue conveys thanks and appreciation to all those who assisted in suppressing | the fire which recently seriously en- tl< dan cored 51 alt roy ’ s Bridge, Arahuia t- n h< Valley. . al Nurse Spring of the Plunket Society will resume her visit to Hokitika to-morrow (Friday) following her us- K ual programme of visits in the morn- ei ing. In the afternoon she will bo in w attendance at St. Andrew’s Hall from tl 2.30 o’clock to 4.30 o’clock. Messages J-i may bo left with 3frs George Perry, 1 Hall Street, si ,•, , S Before purchasing your waterproof garments, look in and see our stock of Bushmen’s Butterfly Capes. Roadman’s £ Oily Canvas Coats, Men’s Oily Canvas Riding Coats. Our cash prices defy competition.—W. Stopforth’s.—Advt. Advt. | In this issue Messrs Holmes and g Sons, bedding manufacturers and house t furnishers, of 291 St. Asaph Street, v Christchurch, have nil interesting busi- t ness announcement. 31r lorn. Cahill. <: formerly a well-known resident ol I Hokitika for many years is in charge i as manager and customers can he as- ] slived every .satisfaction. A trial is 1 asked for. 1 Mr T. K. Y. Scihlon lias received the ' following letter from the Minister ol Internal Affairs relative in the closing , of the Government Offices in Westland on Jubilee Day, l-ebruat\ -8. With reference to my letter to you the 6th. inst.. relative to the declaring of a public holiday in certain districts on the West Coast. 1 have been in communication with the Public Scivice Commissioner, who has arranged for the closing of Government Offices in Reefton. O rev mouth. Cohden, Hruu nc-r. Kumara. Hokitika, and Ross oi Tuesday, the T'Stli instant, lor the purpose of the Greymouth Diamond Jubilee. .Miss Beatrice 31’Grath, a student of the secondary department of tin oxford District High School, Canto, bury, met with a serious accident recently in a most unusual way. She was bringing in the cows for miiking. A horse had strayed into a wbeatfiold, and a youth, in order to frighten it out, discharged a gun at long range. Miss 31’Gratlr at this time was at almost right angels to the line of lire, and at least ninety yards from ine horse. In some mysterious way a pellet. either reboundnig from something or breaking away from the charge, cut across the front of her eye, laynig open ' the cornea. She was immediately taken • to the hospital, hut as a result of 111cinjury she will lose entirely the sight ol the eye. St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, , was the scene of a wedding on 1 ties- : day morning, the contracting parties > being -nr George Regis, second son ol i ,M r and Mrs P. Heslin, Runanga, and ’ Stella Fanny, only daughter of Air apd 1 Mrs G. Stanton, Greymouth. Nuptial t mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father - llolohan. The bride, who was given ' away by her father, wore a frock ol f white crepe do chine with trills and - sleeves of georgette and the usual I wreath and veil. She carried a bouquet o of choice flowers. Silver shoes to - match completed her toilette. She "- ls 1 was attended by Miss Nin Little, who r W ore a frock of cornflower blue and 2 lawn with a black crinoline hat and r carried a bouquet of blue and fawn , tints. Mr Fred. Heslin, brother of the s bridegroom, was best man. 3L- and 4' Mrs Heslin left by the express lor t Auckland, where the honeymoon will be e spent, the bride travelling in an cni- soluble suit of hois de rose repp with r j, small hat to match and a handsome “ fox fur.

Lmlies’ Model Hats at 3s lid, silk stockings at Is 3d a pair, and Children's Frocks from 2s lid, lire some of the bargains now offering at Paterson’s sale.—Advt.