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Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1928, Page 4

Applications are invited in this issue tor a chief cook at tiie Hokitika Mental Hospital. In this issue will be found Harley’s Ltd., the well-known Quality House Furnishers, Greymoutli, change of advertisement. The firm have now removed to the new two-storey furnishing warehouse in Mackay Street, where all the latest designs in modern and antique furniture and furnishings can be viewed.

In connection with the vote of £1,500 (on account) on the Supplementary Estimates of the Public Works Department, it is understood survey works will be put in band immediately, probably starting from Webeka onward, to determine definitely the route for the Cooks river deviation to reach the site for the proposed bridge across the river. This- route is expected to open up additional land on the south side for settlement. The Fox. river will he the first crossing before reaching the Cook river. The new road will, therefore approach towards the Fox Glacier for some distance. New Linoleum Designs, reduced prices-—fis 6d 8s fid, 8s lid per yard ; 12ft. wide 19s fid and 21s yard at McKay’s.—Advt.

Mr Bed do 11 M.P. left Wellington last evening for the Coast. He hopes to join the Empire Forestry delegation at Christchurch, and in that event will come through by special train this afternoon. Mr Seddon will accompany the Forestry party during their tour of thq district. The rainfall at Otira* for September was the heaviest recorded since -1922,. the total for the month being 45.4 in., compared with bin for the corresponding month last year. Bain fell on twenty-three days, and the heaviest fall was recorded-on the 21th, when 5.24 in fell. The rainfall for the present month is SO in, taken at 9 a.in. on Monday.

Filght-Licutennnt Ulm is now the equal of a full-fledged pilot. Though lie has had the handling of the Sou then) Cross, for many hours in the air, ■lie has not been through the tests for a pilot’s license. During his recoi.il visits to the Wigram Aerodrome I o had some practice in an Avro machine, and since being in Blenheim he has been on solo flights in tbe Bristol machines. The Public' Petition's Committee reporting to the House, had decided to make no recommendation oil tlio petitions of W. Cooper and other Christchurch residents praying for an amendment of the law so as to legalise the holding df euchre tournaments by school committees. Several Canterbury members endeavoured to extract from the Minister of Justice a further expression of opinion on this question, but they were unsuccessful.

The Greymouth Jockey Club has resolved to reduce the prize-money of the Greymouth Cup from £3OO (£250 and a cup valued at £SO) by £SO. making the pnxe £2OO cash and cup valued at £SO, and to leave all other galloping prizes’ as they are at present. Jt was resolved to make prizes for,the trotting events £IOO each, and to handicap on the yards system, j In view of the occurrence at the Auckland races on Saturday through the start of the Mitchelson Cup, the chairman thought that some device should be adopted to prevent such a happening at the Greymouth course being possible. It was resolved that the chairman make any arrangement deemed necessary by him.

The heavy gale yesterday caused a considerable amount of minor damage to fences, and outhouses, finding out the weak spots. The repeated hailstorm? during the day also affected the gardens which have been having a rough time o.f late. Residents along the sea beach have, found the shifting sands accumulating in considerable quality and adding to”the general damage to the gardens. The sea has been very' rough, there being a white expanse of angry billow's.' Last evening there was a considerable drop in temperature, the westerly gale blowing be-: in.g bitterly cold, while there were a number of very heavy hail showers, one in particular, about midnight being very severe.

A further healthy indication of tbe material progress accruing to South Westland is the new’s of the 'purchase of’ a large pastoral, holding between Wait an gi and Okarito held by Mr N. Friend. It is stated that following close inspection the areas held by Mr Friend are being acquired by outside capital which contemplates utilising the land .for the flax industry as w'dl as in connection with sawmilling. The enterprise is* considerable venture giving further proof of the stability of the southern district and the part it must plav in the future prosperity of Westland.

The twenty-third annual report of the Arahura Dairy Factory Company chronicles a record season. The output of butter was 10(5 tons 3 cwt, being an increase of 21 tons 11 cwt over the previous season. The increase is attributed to the fine season and improved farming methods. The average price paid for butter-fat was 1G.79cl per lb, the price for the finest being 16.98 d. It egret was expressed at the loss of Mr M. H. Wallace, manager, who received a Government appointment. Mr Ward Bennitt, the new manager, bad taken up his duties. Some additions were made to the factory, a new freezer being installed, and arrangements being in hand to run the factory by electric? power. A dividend of 6 per cent to shareholders was recommended.

In spite of the very inclement weather conditions last evening the Princess Theatre held a large and very appreciative audience to greet the J. C. Williamson Ltd. Cov’s Comedy Company in the farce comedy “A Cuckoo in the Nest’' from the book by Ben Travers. There was comedy in abundance, and .if the plot was thin, the situations abounded in amusing complications. The troubles of Peter Wykeham and Margaret Hickett, in their enforced stranding at a wayside inn owned by a landlady of extreme puretanical aspect, are woven into the play, and the fun runs fast and furious, till all ends well at the finish. The principals, Mr Hastings Lynn (Peter Wykeliam), Miss Helen Simon (Margaret Hickett), Miss Minnie Ravner (landlady), Miss Nellie Mortvne (Mrs Bone). Mr Cyril Vernon (Major Bone), and Miss Beth Mackey (Peter’s wife) acquitted themselves excellent! v, and there was not a dull moment. the whole production going with an enjoyable swing. The various scenes were well presented and a capital orchestra supplied a bright musical programme. The Company left for Christchurch by the morning train. Preserved eggs can he poached, boiled or fried if preserved with Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. Does not affect the flavour.—Advt.

Mr Hi R. Blaudford, Conservator of Forests,' Burma, who is with--the Empire Forestry Delegation, arriving this afternoon, is an ardent fisherman, and intends to try his luck in the frts'ar-bjb streams this evening and to-morrow. Tyre tax collected in New Zealand from January 1, 1922, till March 31, 1928, totalled £1,043,629, according to a -parliamentary special return tabled. The amount collected at North Island ports wais £726,536 arid at South Island ports £317,093. The death took place at Auckland yesterday of Mr Charles Illingworth, , aged 54 years. He is survived j widow, 1 two sisters, Mrs Mayo ,(Hamilton), Mrs Frank Garth (Greymouth), and two brothers, John William (Wellington) and George (Dunedin). A return presented to Parliament on f lic motion of Mr H. G. R. Mason shows that during the' last financial year the - State Departments placed printing orders with private firms to the extent of £16,098, the Railway Department’s orders comprising, £14,300 off this total. ' •<.. ) - Some of the members of the Forestry Delegation arriving by special train this afternoon are anxious to see more of South Westland than the itinerary arranged permits. Two cars are to leave shortly after the arrival of the train from Christchuch, tfor Waiho Gorge, and the visitors will*,return tomorrow afternoon. The Wataroa devi- , ation cossing which had interrupted traffic is now' clear.

It was 61 years on last Saturday since the first newspaper was printed at Charleston during the big gold fields rush. - Mr J. Tyrell, the first proprietor of the Westport Times, was the man who started the paper and it \vas kept going until about 16 years ago.. An opposition paper was also started at Charleston called the Charleston Argus, but it lasted only a year or so. A nasty and unfortunate accident happened to Mr Cyril Rochford, of Kumara. He was cranking a car when the handle struck him, breaking v his arm at the wrist. He waS taken to the Greymouth Hospital. This is the second time he has met with a similat accident. Mr \Villiam Rochford also f suffered a nasty injury through inflicting a severe cut on his foot with an axe. He is confined to his home. Mr H’ R. Blandford, conservator of forests, Burma, speaking on exotic trees at Wellington, said he had a natural preference for the woods that God , had given them, and he was not altogether in favour of exotics, for he had found that some which, had been tried in India had not been successful. Exotics should only be introduced with great care, and only after a study of the climate and soil. The seed should : be introduced • from a country where** - the climate was similar to that of the country to which the introduction tfhs made. Exotics could only be said to have succeeded when they reproduced themselves. v Success could only be gained after long experience.

A schedule of the business of the House- of Representatives during the session just closed shows that the House sat on sixty-tivo days, the sittings occupying 453 hours 21 minutes, or an average of 7 hours 19 minutes. Public Bills passed numbered eighty and Bills dropped or otherwise disposed of 27, while one was reserved for the Royal assent. Private Bills to re- * c-eive the Royal assent numbered four. There were fifteen divisions in the House and thirty-three in committee. Papers laid on the - table numbered 227, reports from committees totalled 306, and thei-e were 261 questions asked of Ministers.

The Ivoiterangi Hall was the scene of a popular demonstration on Monday night, when Mr and Mrs R. AHarcourt were ifarewelled. The hall was filled to overflowing, despite the inclement weather. Dancing and music was enjoyed and a merry time spent. Mr W. Jamieson, on behalf ol the settlers, made a presentation of/a solid leather suitcase and a goldmounted walking stick. He said thej would all miss Mr Harcourt from the district, as lie had always been associated with schemes for the advancement of the district.' Everyone would wish the guests happiness and health in their retired life in Canterbury. The assemblage sang “ For They Are Jolly Fellows.” Mr Harcourt, in responding, thanking the friends in Koiterangi and district for their many kindnesses, said he was not departing without some regret. He would always remember the kindnesses he and his wife had received at Koiteraugi and wished everyone prosperity.