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Hokitika Guardian, 14 May 1929, Page 4

funniNG by the remarks of tlie- Hon. .Mini ter of Internal Affairs at Danaevirke last week, tlie racing dubs ire n t going to receive any reduction in taxation. The Minister has dismissed the situation with Sir Joseph Ward, who as Minister of Finance is the king pin when financial issues are it stake. It is unfortunate that just it this juncture the national accounts are showing a deficit. Sir Joseph ha r tatcd that t xati n has to be reviewed with the idea of adjustment, and it is intimated that the alteration in nind will give consideration in the iirst intance to farming and secondary industries. The case as made on for the racing clubs has been a strong me, ami it is a fact if the Clubs had u t been granted the rebate on totali■<ator taxation, which was received ■iome three seasons ago, many of the -mailer clubs would lie out of business. One aspect of the matter is. if the Clubs are not assisted to carry on, and hare to wind-up, means of raising considerable sums very easily for Hie Treasury will he lost, and the deficit tl>y that means' might easily bo ■ar greater than some concessions through additional rebate for deserving cases. Probably the fact that tlr ■ebnte was given to all clubs irrespeetvc of their financial position was one if the chief weaknesses of the rein issi n system. C ribs, whether in need of the financial help or not are receiving the financial benefit, and though the amount may be most helpful to a small struggling club, the maximum of'£2so is a mere trifle to a flourishing club in the'year’s receipts. It is not likely that the matter will rest with the statement from the Minister. Many of the Clubs are in special need of greater help and are sure to press for it. Meantime there appears to he some prospect of a measure of gaming legislation boimj proposed in respect to the publication of dividends and the telegraphing of money to racecourses for investment. Those concessions arc long overdue, and will, certainly he a protection to the public who to invest in distant racing events have to place themselves in the hands of bookmakers or their agents.

Snow on the hills ! —See the. new winter glovos ,at McKay’s. Undies’ fur top fabric 3s (id. men’s weoii.ii gloves 4s Gd, boys’ woollen gloves Is Gd pair.—Ad >'t.

Visitors to town are delighted with the wonderful view of Mount Cook I'mm Hade’s corner, hut they are in raptures over the wonderlul values in down quilts, blankets, and mattresses in Frank Hade’s shop.—Advt.

Motor vehicles owners are given a reminder that there is now only a lortnight to lapse before new number plates must he placed on cars. lhe Postmaster (Mr 11. Cox) advises that out of 400 odd, only 10 have availed themselves'ol the early issue ol p...tes.

In connection with the flax industry io he developed at Groves Swamp South Hokitika, tenders are to lie called shortly for extensive drainage works whereby a large area ol country will be brought into use lor the purpose intended. The area Will lie drained into Monts Rivulet.

Kokntnlii-Koitorangi Winter Show entries close on Friday evening next, with the secretary, Mr I. Kcclesfiekl. The prize list is on liberal teims somewhat- on the lines oi last .\o<u. Jn the poultry section, which is this year run under the rules of the Suotli Island Poultry Association, two championships have been allotted for Sussex and Indian Game.

Another slip occurred on Saturday morning at Stitt’s Bluff, in the Duller Gorge, and tho service cars between Inangaliua and Westport had to exchange passengers at the obstruction. A slip occurred last week, and the road was closed last Sunday to allow repairs to be effected. A number of students returning from Nelson College to Westport, were held un and bad to spend the night at Berlins.

Mr Thomas Dunn, of Thames, celebrated his 9l)th birthday last week. Air Dunn arrived in Auckland in the ship Dauntless in Mav. 1835, and went to Thames a year later, before the •district was called a goldfield. Ho worked in all the principal mines, and also -trfbuted on his own account, and was successful in winning a lot of gold.

School within a mile of Hokitika- — term examination just e piled—firs, standard children asked by teacher to read examiner’s' remarks on their papers. “ Well, Duggie, what' have you got? ” Duggie: “ Please sir, I’ve got 1 Fair ’ ifor arithmetic and ‘ Puck ’ for writing.” Teacher: “What? 1 Puck ’ for writing ? ” Duggie: “ Yes sir. ir-u-c-k—Puck.” Teacher: “Let* me see.— Oh! that’s not ‘Puck,’ Dugrie,’ that’s ‘Poor.’” Duggie: “Oh ;s it.” '

The death of Air Patrick McGlone which took place at Palmerston North last week as the result of injuries received through being struck by a motor car, removes a pioneer who was asso"iateil with the, goldfields in the early days. Born at Desert Martin, County Derry, Ireland, 77 years ago, deceased had resided 53 years in New Zealand. He settled in Kumara in the early days, and engaged in gold digging experiencing all the vicissitudes ol the pioners’. He was working a claim with the late R. J. Seddon. After spending in uneventful period on • tho West Coast, Mr McGlone went to Wyndham in Australia, find was one of the gold -inspectors in the Kimberley rush. Returning to New Zealand lie was coalmining at Westport for 26 jeais, and at the termination of his service in tit at occupation, held the position of deputy mine manager. Again changing his means of livelihood, he undeitook ■ farming operations in the Manavvntu.

Whatever the cause of a cold might ‘•c there is one thing sure —the reniedv is “ Nazol.” Gives instant relief. 6(1 loses for Is Sd. —Advt.

Boss’s Sports Depot have been successful in obtaining the Westland agency of W. S. Clayton and Co. As this is one of the largest sporting houses in the Dominion, sportsmen 111 all branches of sport may bo assured of the best of service.—Advt.

Ciub together this winter. Visit Vnrrall’s aiul buy a really fine grnmonhone. Nothing better for entertainment on winter evenings. Yarrnll’s. Kevell Street, for the latest gramophone records.—Advt.