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Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1929, Page 4

Tim livelier interest manifested in .Municipal affairs should have satislactorv results, in that the public will be ;birred to interest themselves the more in local government. For a considerable ciine past the Mayoralty has gone unontested. That condition was a tribute to the Mayor (Mr Perry) who has talent which lit him in many respects to fill the nost to the satisfaction of the ratepayers. Mr Perry has the record of being a safe man. ft is true, as mentioned in Mr .Jeffries’ address, that Mr Perry has not displayed a great; deal of initiative, but if slow, he has been sure, and in a borough of restricted means, the result has not been unsatisfactory. Mr Jeffries has a more ig<rressive personality, and in that 10sport will he a contrast to Mr Perr\. At the Council table and in other local bodies, Air Jeffrie has shown a wide knowledge and experience in public administration, and has done good service also in the interests of the ratenayers. It seems the electors are going to have an excellent choice. Afore o because Air Coulson, the third candidate, comes before the electors. "With years of long and useful service as a councillor, Air Coulson was an active Chairman of Finance in difficult days, and has a claim on the people because of those generous services. The contest for the Alayoralty is a surprise, but in view ot the fact that there aio very capable aspirants for the position,' it is a pleasant one. The electors, no doubt, will he afforded the opportunity of hearing the views of the candidates, and that declaration it is hoped will convey something of the municipal policy for the next two years. The candidates offering for the lesser scats on the local bodies have been sufficient to create polls in all hut one instance, and the electors will have the opportunity of expressing their choice, so that there should ho renewed vitality all rnuii'd in local government. There has not been any fierce light heating on local government locally. Nor has there 11 " been any disturbing issues. The electors rather will have to make a choice of personalities, unless there is a distinctive municipal programme produced on which issue may he joined. However, the poll itself should have an enlivening effect and is sure to create considerable local interest.

Nominations for the Comity Cl returns close nt noon on Saturday next

Poppies will lie on sale on Saturday. 1/. cacli. Wear one on A nzao Day.— A<lvt. .

Traced floods at Addisons at lowest prices. Jnspecti< n invited.—Advl.

The funeral of the late Mr Ernest .MiUnci' took place on Thursday afternoon, a largo number of friends attending to mark their respect. The Rev. Nelson Wright conducted the services at All Saints’ Church and the graveside, on which a large number (?! floral tributes were placed.

The death occurred at Wellington on Thursday, of Mrs It. O’Brien, widow of the late Mr 1). O’Brien. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs •I. White, of Kumara, and was horn at: Westbrook. She is survived by four sons, also a sister, Mrs (>. Burger, and a brother, Mr S. White, both o Paroa.

Intending exhibitors for the Chrysanthemum Show are reminded that the entries for Class A close on Monday, April 29tli. at 5 p.m. To avoid any confusion, the committee at their last meeting decided that the rule be strictly adhered to. The remaining Classes dose on the next day, Tuesday, nt the same hour. If the present fine weather continues a record show is to be expected.

Commenting on Sir Joseph Ward’s decision to revise the form in which the Estimates are presented, the Wellington “Dominion” says: General approval will be given to Sir Joseph Ward’s plan for checking expenditure on Public Works undertakings. Estimates of cost frequently are prepared in a spirit of optimism, and public works embarked on with little prospect of their coming within the estimated expenditure. A progressive comparison of actual with estimated expenditure as the work proceeds should have a wholesome effect, not merely in keeping those in charge of the works up to the mark, but also in ensuring greater care in the preparation of the estimates.”

Mr H. F. fekey, who is in charge of the Magnetic Observatory in Christchurch, when questioned about an assertion made in a letter said that Arthur’s Pass was perfectly safe from heavy earthquake damage. The damage, lie said, bad been very small indeed. Only one rock in situ lmd been cracked, .and that was along a line of weakness already existing, and meant nothing at all. The other cracks were in made ground and built-up roads. In fact, the earthquake, be said, from his point of view, was disappointing. Arthur’s Pass was really a perfectly safe place. The report of the fissure in the bills was only a rumour, and had been disclaimed by tlie survey party. Except for falls of loose rock the only damage as lie said was in made ground.

Tlie day of the drab colourless apron is past. We have just opened the nice bright smart designs now worn, in styles to suit every figure. Black satte'eu overalls with gay strappings in tone. U.S. sizes. Children’s bahetle style in plain linens, 18 inch, from Is 3d, to 24 inch 2s. Good value at Addison’s, ’phone 89. —Advt.

At this week’s meeting of the British Red Cross Society at Christchurch, Sister Christian’s report on peace time work in the Westland district for the month of March last was before the committee. She stated that lectures on health and home nursing were being given in the Hokitika, Kanieri, Woodstock, R.imu, Arahura and Koiterangi districts;- that the students were displaying great enthusiasm and the numbers had increased. A total of 134 tudents were now receiving instruction at these places. In every district ■he was given the use of the public ball, schoolroom or library and lighting free'for class purposes and she asked that letters or thanks he sent. She also asked that letters of thanks he sent to people in the various districts who so kindly assisted her in organising the work. The report was received. It was resolved that Sister Christian be asked to get a first aid class under way as early as possible.

There are .328 cases of honey in the Greymouth Harbour Board’s honey store ;for the first grading this year. This represents 28 tons 4cwt. of honey, compared with 1367 cases, containing 73 tons 4cwt at this grading a year ago. The season has been a poor one for bee-keepers otving to the wet and foggy summer and to the rata bloom not having been as good as usual. Afost of the stock is consequently birch honey, and it is drawn from all parts of the Coast. At the second grading last year (542 cases were handled, but it is doubtful whether much more will be forthcoming by ■June and the season’s total will fall far short of the 2009 eases put through the grading store in 1928, or even the 1093 cases in 1927. As indicative of flu* way in which supplies have fallen off the following figures of cases sent in by some of the leading suppliers, with corresponding figures for last year in parentheses, are interesting; Messrs Batv Bros., of Coal Creek, 28 (3-11), AleKeowan, of Barrytown, 83 (110). Norton, of Rotomanu 79 (293), Rrvor, of Ross, 61 (13(5), and Clark, of Blackball 3(5 (112).

Everything for baby at Addisons. We can show you just the nice fleecy garments you like in pram sets, matinee jackets, caps, hoottees, infantees. A nice selection of cream shawls, cot blankets and pram rugs. Also Aga, Blanket, and Doctor flannel. Clydella, Twilltaf. Inspection invited.—Advt.

The junior game Excelsior v. Boss, set down for this afternoon is not tak-. ing place, Boss being unable to field a team ibis week.

In connection with the County elections, ratepayers whoso rates arc in arrears after noon on next Saturday, although their names may lie on the roll, will he debarred from voting on the polling day.

A few weeks ago the Pacing Club’s horse was gored by a bullock which charged into tlie horse when standing in a gravel pit. The horse was badly gored, and although everything was done to save it, it was found necessary this week to destroy the animal. \

To-day poppies are on sale for the unemployed fund of the Be tu mod Soldiers’ Association, and meeting witu a ready sale. Poppies may be procured at Mr R. .Paterson’s, Revel 1 Street, to-night, also during next week. The young ladies will also continue their street sales on Monday and Tuesday.

Notice of the poll for a representative of the Westland Hospital Board for the combined boroughs of Kumara and Boss, appears, in this issue. There are two candidates, W. H. Evenden and A. B. Spiers. Polling day is on May Ist.

Hon. W. B. Taverner, Minister of Railways, who will be here on Monday evening, is also Minister in charge of State Forests, and while in this district will inspect the nursery at Back Creek and the plantations along tho Boss road.

Mr E. A. Wells, County Chairman, left for the south to-day and will spend the week-end between Waitaha and Webcka in connection with the road-grading works now in hand on the various County roads. Mr Wells will return on Monday in time to meet the Hon. Minister of Railways.

Groat interest is being centred in the mayoral contest. The town :s honoured in having three such estimable citizens offering their services for the position. The candidates represent a mayor, deputy-mayor, and ex-deputy-mayor, all gentlemen of local body experience and well versed in the affairs of the Council.

At the invitation of the Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry) a meeting was held at the Town Hall yesterday to arrange for the Anzac Day memorial service next Thursday afternoon. The local clergy and returned soldiers were represented, and a programme on the lines of last year will he followed. The Rev. J. W. Hayward will be the occasional speaker. The order of service will be printed and circulated through the press’ on Tuesday.

Mr O’Brien, M.P., advised tho County office as follows last evening. “Tlie Minister of Railways will arrive Hokitika by motor next Monday even- ] ing. On Tuesday lie will motor to Weheka. Wednesday return to G mouth, and will leave the following day for Murchison.” It is understood that any local deputations will he taken at tlie Town Clerk’s office at 7.30 o’clock on Monday evening. „■

In another column will he found an advertisement by the Ross bime Coy. offering during the months of April, May, and June, six ton trucks of topdressing mixture, reduced from £lO 13s 6d to £B.los Od per truck. ’ Under the new regulations the words exclusively engaged as such,” arc omitted so that any bona-fide farmer no matter if he is engaged in any other occupation or not. can get free railage for liis lime for a distance of 100 miles from Ross.

A meeting of the Ho cit-ka Poultry Society was held last night in the Pulilic Library, when Mr Taylor presided over a fair attendance of members. Inward correspondence was read and approved. It was decided to appoint at next AVednesday’s meeting a delegate to represent the Club at the New Zealand Utility Conference to he held next month at Christchurch. A full attendance of members is required at that meeting to make final arrangements for tlie local show on July 12th and 13th.

The District Racing Committee met at Greymouth yesterday, Air T. E. Coates presiding. Racing dates as submitted by the Clubs for next season were approved. Reports and fines in connection with the late circuit race meeting were received and approved. The disqualification of Joseph Norah, expiring at the end of this year in the ordinary course, was lifted as Irani yesterday. Alterations to the rules proposed by Air Evans and Mr Dongan respectively were submitted as notices of motion for the Racing Conference in July next.

For the winter evening the popular games for sale at Yarrall’s Ixoveltv Depot, Revell St. will help von pass away main a pleasant hour. Pop-in day and see them.—Advt. if