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Hokitika Guardian, 4 January 1929, Page 4

f?ns is the year of loea 1 hotly elections overing municipal and county districts, as well as for hospital and power maids likewise harbor boards. There s thus a general opportunity for civic mthority—to l>e reviewed by the ratepayers generally. In municipal natters there is not much stir at the moment. The local Council is carryng on with some show of enterprise, iinl ii the sitting members offer tlicmelves for re-election there is not much .livelihood of a great deal of change, i ..ere will certainly not Ik? any change n the mayoralty if the present occupant again places his services at the disposal of the town. In county Government ,there is likely to lie more stir on this occasion, and there is talk of lew candidates coming forward for the three Hidings. This is a healthy sign, iml the interest evidenced should have ■is effect on the conduct of local affairs. U the same time it must he admitted tnc present Council has carried on sue•cssfully. A considerable amount of >ork is being done, and there lias not been any fresh taxation. The roads 'enerady may ho described as being in i<md order, and this with the district me lightest rated on the West Coast. I'he Council, in common with other iniilar bodies, has enjoyed benefits rom tlio Alain Highways scheme, and lias not heeli badly treated in the matter of Government grants. This, however, need not lie sot down as preferential treament, for with so large an area of Crown lands supplying no local rates, there is an obligation on the Government to assist with grants to pen up the baekblocks. The hospital administration has been sound, and there will he the disposition on the part >f the ratepayers to leave well alone. I’lie power board is somewhat of a negative body in that it is not in active operation, but the members have played their cards so well that portions of the North Westland are enjoying the privileges and benefits of electric supplies without any loan or rating burden being placed on the electors It is rather a unique accomplishment and we do not know of any other district in New Zealand so well favoured as Westland in this matter The members must he given special credit on this account, and might well he returned again to continue their policy of masterly inactivity lor the effective benefit of the community. ' The Harbour Board is likely to have fresh obligations cast upon it. The move in shipping of late is pleasing to record, and it is Imped it will grow. Any increase will throw special obligations on t lk* Board, and there is room for a progressive body. The gentlemen, who have so far held the port 'u’"" done Well, mid we :ip sure wi'l j realise ivliat is required of them as cir- j cumstances arise On the whole it must be admitted Westhuid is well served bv its local bodies, and the active personnel of same.

A notice of thanks appears in this issue from the family of the late Mr P. Hausen. Mr and Mrs W. Havi I, of Koiterangi insert a notice of thanks in this issue. Acceptances for the Ecul'ton Jockey Club’s Midsummer Meeting on January 7th. close with the Secretary on Saturday, January sth. at 9 p.m. A meeting of the C.inmittcc of toe Westland Racing Club will he held at the Club Rooms, Hamilton Street, at 880 o’clock this evening. Jn addition to settling accounts in connection with the late race meeting, the stewards will deal with a quantity of important business affecting the future of the Cluh. A full attendance is desired. The programme for the Easter Race .Meeting will he drawn up also. With a big Ilispaiio-Kuizn racing car ol 100 horse-power two Englishmen, Captains R. C. Gallop and J. E. P. llowoy, are passengers by the Aorangi for Australia, where their main mission is to try to break the record from Sydney to .Melbourne D\ mad. They are motor engineers and their trip is to combine business and pleasure. The ear is a super-sports model driven by what they describe as “ half the .'!()() Imrse-power aeroplane •iigine.” They will probably attack some of the other speed records in A ustralia.

A mild sensation was caused among the cricket spectators at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, on Wednesday afternoon when a swarm of bees crossed in front of the scoring board. There was a general scatter among the spectators on the bank near the board, and it extended to some of the onlookers on tlie embankment on the west side, when the s"'arm travelled in that direction. The bees, however, were intent on business other than that of annoying the spectators of a cricket match, and they quickly passed out or the park, leaving the “hankers” to "ateli the game in peace.

Memories of Robert Louis Stevenson are recalled by the death, in Samoa, (.if the late Mr Johann Heinrich Kohlliase, one of the best-known traders in the island. Me was a close friend ol “R.li.S.” and frequently visited him in his beautiful home, Y'ailima. Mr Kohlhase was horn at Stockhausen. Thurlington, Saxony, in 1851, hut he had lived and worked in Samoa since the early ’eighties. After spending some years in the employ of Grevsmuhl and Co. at Apia, he took over the Luniitoo plantation, which ho developed into a beautiful estate. He began business as a trader 20 years ago. Mr Kohlhase was much respected by both Europeans and natives, and he will he greatly missed.

The grand sporting ball which takes place in the Rimu Town Hall (his evening, promises to eclipse anything of its kind ever hold in the hall. And how all the sports of Rimu and the ummnding districts will roll up in 'i»mhers to support their selected candidate (Miss Moira Stopforth) who is is extended to all sports to be present the sports representative battling for ■hampionship honours. An invitation is extended to all sports to he present f t Ihp big sporting rally, as the sports committee are endeavouring to make this large sports 'function to he the hall of the New Year in Rimu. Come dong in numbers and ask your friends lo join you. to help in no small w r ay to elect a sport as your queen. From a sport, to the sports, keep the banner if sport on top. First class music, apilnl supper, tip-top floor.

It is a strange coincidence, says an Auckland exchange, seeing that there are two vessels named Olivobank in the world, that the pair should lie in Auckland at the same time. The sailing ship Olivebank from the Seychelles has been discharging guano during the past week, while the motorship of the same name arrived 'from Java with sugar. The barque Olivebank was built at Glasgow in 1892, for the shipping firm of Andrew Weir. She was sold, and renamed Caledonia, but on changing bands again her original name was bestowed. She is now owned by the. Finns. The motorship Olivebank was built for Andrew Weir in 1920 to re place her, and was also launched I rom a Glasgow yard. She is nearly twice the tonnage of the barque, and is a modern twin screw vessel. This is the first occasion that the two Olivebanks have met.

Fourteen days in New A ork and two plays each day. This was the way Mr Fred C. Blackman, producer for J. C. Williamson, Ltd., spent his time in the city of super-attractions, and he saw only a quarter off the shows. He loli Sydney on October 20th and he returned by the Aorangi with impressions of tiio latest American plays. He is now in Wellington with the Annie Croft Company to instruct them in the new show, “The Five O’Clock Girl,” a comnig Australian attraction. One or two musical shows were outstanding in New York, Mr Blackman said, and “ New Moon ” had been obtained by bis linn. It would lollow “Show Boat” in London and New Zealanders might possibly see it before it went to England. “ New Moon ”is by Hoinberg, the composer of “ lbe Student ’Prince,” and it is sahl to be well up to bis reputation. “ Jazz is completely eliminated in it and the music is delightful,” Mi 1 Blackman said. He added that he was not very impressed with the straight drama in New York.

Mon’s sports coats, now Ii<4 1 1 fc ft* colours, prices 255, 82s (id, and 40s. at -McKay’s.—Advt. In our col 1111111 sof to-night’s issue, Messrs W. McKay and Son, Drapers, have an advertisemet of special interest to their customers. Mr O’Mricn, MP., advised the Westland County Council id' the approaching visit of the Hon. W. A. Veiteh, Minister of Mines. On Tuesday the Council will draw up a list of matters far presentation to the lion. Minister. Travel ooods Suit cases “Fibricnne’* I Is !'d to Ids (id. Week-end cases 5s fd.—At McKay’s.— Advt.

The crew of the 20lt centreboard yacht Winifred, which was taking part in the ocean race from Auckland to Russell, had a remarkable and exciting experience. After leaving Auckland all went well until Sunday .afternoon, when the rudder of the boat was attacked by a shark. So great was the impact that t. he rudder was 'forced upwards, and temporary repairs were required. The yacht which was then off Wliangamumu, put in there and when an examination was made the teethmarks of the shark could very plainly he seen on the rudder. in the race the 22ft yacht Waima broke her rudder when near the Men and Chicken Islands and put into Whangarei for a new one.

Girl’s blazers, good quality doth in navy, with white silk cord, prices to size. 11s Gd, 12s Gd, 13s 6d, 14s 6d. Rest colonial Ivniapoi make navy all white cord, 25s to 28s Gd at McKay’s. —Advt. The death took place at Westland Hospital last evening of ail old and respected resident 'off Kmnarii in the person of Mr Francis Davis Payn. Deceased was 74 years of age, and a native of Jersey, Channel Islands, nnd had resided in New Zealand for 56 years, living for many years at Kuimira where he followed the occupation \ of a carpenter. He leaves a widow' and family of six daughters and three sons. They are Mesdames K. Olsen Dunedin), Tv. Wallace and R. Honey .Hokitika), J. La lor and H. Honey (Kumara), E. Fleming (Christchurch), .nil Joseph, Albert and Frank-of Kumars). He also leaves one brother, Air H. Payn, of Jersey, Channel Islands. The funeral will take place on Sunday next, leaving the residence of his daughter, Mrs K. Wallace, Hampden street, Hokitika, at ■ 1.15 p.m.

Mr G. C. Mack, M.P. for Motueka, was among the visitors at the meeting of the Westland Trotting yesterday. Air Black states lie ing to Wellington shortly to' attend to some matters affecting his constituency. Ho expects Mr Veitcli, -Minister of Mines, to leave Wellington about the end of next week, to tour the Coast. Mr Veitcli begins lii.s tour in the Motueka electorate, and proposes visiting all the coal and quartz and alluvial mines of importance. His tour will take fully sixteen days, and. it is expected he will visit South Westland, probably as far as Welieka. Air Black who was accompanied by his father, well-known in this district, had a very hearty welcome from numerous friends, and was congratulated on all sides on his political success, which includes also his appointment as Junior Whip of the United Party. Mr Black has the distinction of being the youngest member in the present Parliament. He regards the political situation as being generally stable and secure and states Sir Joseph Ward-is in excellent form. Drink it for pleasure, drink it for h altli ! It’s a .wonderful thirst quencher—Jusffute—your hot weather friend. Just take a glass of Jusfrute, drink it slowly. Relax as you enjoy it—taste it leisurely, appraise its fullbodied ■ flavour; you’ll marvel at the luscious tang. It’s flavoured with real fruit. Obtainable at all shops.—Advt.