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Hokitika Guardian, 3 April 1929, Page 4

Mr James Wool house, family butcher, Wold Street (late Horry and Son) inserts a business notice in tliis issue inviting general support. Some members of the TTir© Brigade under Superintendent Mclntosh and iycputy-vS iperintenuent Hess visited the racecourse yesterday afternoon, and tried out the fire service now being provided. The Club , has lately spent upwards of £\l{X) in providing a high pressure water service to* command the racecourse buildings. In the test yesterday, the supply was found to be adequate and the plant was operated with every satisfaction. Speaking at Auckland, Hon. E. A. Hansom, Minister of Public Works, said that, on his return to Wellington he proposed to invite every farmer who was unable to obtain workers to'get in touch with the Public Works Department. “and,” he added, “1 will undertake to find men. If a man looking for a job is not prepared to worn on a farm be is not any good to New Zealand. I propose to constitute a ifrce labour bureau at the Public Works; Department Offices, and will invite the co-operation of all farmers to assist in the provision of work for the genuine worker.” You will be astounded when you see the great values that are offered in all Household requirements at the Economical Crockery Shop. The prices and. values of our stainless cutlery will surprise you. Call and see for yourselves.—Advt. A special offer 30 only ladies all wool jumpers in plain colours and stripes,. the usual prices are 15s to 2os, for quick sale these are to be sold at TO.s fid for plain colors, 14s fid For stripes. He early and secure one. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Every hat, new and fashionable, at McKay’s. Call in and see the charming new models in felt and velour, prices Js lld t.. 32s fid —Advt. A palatable medicine for children— Wade’s Worm Figs. Keeps children absolutely free from worms.—Advt.

A meeting of the Kokatahi Sports O'lub will be held at Kokntahi Public Mall on Saturday, April (sth, at 8 p.m. —Advt. 'File Railway Department advertises in this issue train arrangements and •.leap fares in connection with the races at Reefton on Wednesday, lOtli. April. Pure bred Irish setter dog pups are offered for sale in this issue. They are by Lord Kerry by Rheola Yoeman, an English dog imported in 192(5 and prize-winner at Wellington in 1927. In connection with the Three Mile Sports on Friday, the Blackball Pipe Hand will be in attendance at tlu sports and provide a musical programme.—Advt. It is understood that preliminary steps are in hand 'for the erection o) another brewery in Hokitika. It is stated that a site has been secured and that the requisite plant is being procured. The erection of a substantial building equal to requirements is expected to be put in hand next’month. -Northern Wairoa is having a wonderful season, as the dairying pay-outs from June Ist. 1928 to February 20th. L 929 have totalled £313,338, an increase )i £70,000 on the 1927-28 figures. Besides this wealth, mostly circulated in .Tie district by the 750 suppliers, there are now 400 men in the railway construction camp at Tangowahine and tneir four-weekly wages of £B6OO on the Kirikopuni-Dargaville section now goes to Dargaville instead of Whangarei. where the money went before the camp was shifted from Pukehuia.

The young mail, Mervyn Barrett whose death took place suddenly a Evans Creek yesterday morning, lirn been a resident of the district ifor tb past five years. Along with his i'athei lie was engaged in milking on a farn in the Evans Creek locality. Decease* was about 2d years of age, and wa much respected in the district. FT leaves, besides his father (who wa present at the time of his death), hi mother, who is at present a resident r Wanganui, and two brothers Ceci /Manager of the Inter-Wanganui Dair Coy., of Flerepo) and Archie (driver foi Toohey’s Motors). The autumn race meeting of the loca lub is set down for to-morrow. The rirst race is timed to start at a quartei past twelve, and as there are eight events on tiie card, it will be necessary to run the races punctually to time, dince the Christmas meeting the newly enlarged stand has been painted and now presents a finished appearance, setting off the grounds. The course and appointments generally are in good irdcr, and the meeting should pass off very pleasantly. Gas has been laid on to the totalisator house which should facilitate business in the late afternoons of the autumn race days. Altogether the Club lias endeavoured to meet all requirements to the best advantage and tbe meeting should prove both enjoyable and successful.

In the course of 11 note from the Fo> Glacier Hostel, .Mr Eric James state.' the tour of the Government Publicity photographers is nearing completion It lias been very successful. Three camera men (including one movie man] were sent out. 'lll© party left Lake Wanaka on February 21st. and will conclude the tour this week. A largo number of photographs were taken, as also about 40(10 feet of moving pictures. The result should lie a. splendid advertisement for South \Vestlaml wiivn the photographic matter is published abroad -Mr .James who was instrumental in promoting the trip, and was at great pains to assist the camera ■veil to reach all points of interest, is naturally pleased that .the trip has been made, and that the results promise so well for the publicity of the south district, which is so very remarkaide for its scenic attractions. Once .tiiey are known, there will lie greater interest taken in me opening up and

development of tlie country south. Sharia lid’s Vinegar is mellow and lull flavoured. Ideal for salads, sauces, pickles or ordinary table use. In bottle or bulk,—Advt.