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Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1929, Page 4

Waste occasioned by oiAer-capitalisa-tion, particularly of land, which reduces the capital available for cultivation, is regarded by Professor H.. Belshaw, professor of . economics at the Auckland university College, as a

! cause of much industrial waste in New | Zealand. Professor Belshaw considers | there is also much waste in agriculI ture, through land being held in areas = too large for effective utilisation, and ! through too frequent transfers of land jin the past. “The problemjaf i'ndus- | trial waste constitutes a challenge to I society to improve its organisation and | develop ?ts technique,’’ said the,.pro- ! fessor in an address to the Commerce j Students’ Society. Much could be j done, he declared, bv combined and co- [ ordinated action, but much could also ! he achieved by individuals themselves. In his anlysis of the problem he said waste .could be/divided into four classes—waste in consumption, in loss of man power, in the technique of production and distribution, and in the use of materials. Loss of man power arose in various forms, and included the class of idle men, those placed in jobs for which they were not best.suited, and those who . were not putting forward their best efforts. For the week ending February •16th. last, he said, there were 5216 unemployed in New Zealand, out of a total union membership of 56,500. Not only Was there loss of labour power, but, in most cases, there was a corresponding' non-utility of plant, and a decline in the efficiency of men while out of work. Hence the. vital problem in any country was to reduce the volume of unemployed. Through sickness alone, in the United States 30,000,000 workers averaged nine'days a year away from work, which was equivalent to 1,000,000 workers being idle the whole of the time. Yet, by periodic medical examination of the men and other precautions. Professor Irving Fisher estimated 40 per cent, of all sickness could be prevented. Children placed in employment for which they were not fitted, or in industries with high immediate remuneration but low future prospects, were a loss, Professor Belshaw said, and remedies must be sought by giving greater equality of opportunity, hy raising the school age and improving the educational system, and by providing machinery to advise and direct entrants into industry. Faulty arrangement of the plant, and a lack of study of the conditions of work, and j generally the failure to understand the j principles of scientific management, were also highly important considerations in the domain of industrial waste. Taking all the factors together, an enormous saving would result if the environment of the worker were properly studied. As far os New Zealand was concerned, a- net advantage would result if the number of concerns was reduced, and business were concentrated in a few large concerns. This nnnlied particularly in tltri hoot and textile industries,

Mr and Mrs Bert Jones insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Mr H. A. Boddington, Ivoiterangl, offers for sale extra light weight hams and bacon at bedrock prices.

To-night, commencing at 7 o’clock sharp, at the Princess ,Theatre, the Hoitika. Boxing Tourney takes place. There is. a fine entry, and the bouts should prove of an interesting nature. The first test match between Australia and the New Zealand All Blacks is taking place at Sydney this afternoon. At Westport the West Coast rep* are meeting the Buller team. Be with the Black Hand Orchestra to-night—at the boxing. . A desirable residential property in Park Street is offered for sale in this issue. The property is one which, for little expense could be divided . ipito self contained flats, and should ‘attract more than the average attention from buyers. Mr D. J. Evans left for Wellington to-day to'attend the Trotting Conference on Tuesday, and other racing meetings during the coming week. While in Wellington he will join the Okuru deputation to the Government' regarding the ,-Jackson Bay road scheme. ’ Y ■ < •; First bout 7 p.m. f Saturday night. What? Where? Follow the crowd. The French, cruiser Tourville, claimed to be one of the fastest in the world, is due at Auckland on July 30th. staying there uiit.il August 7th. and sailing “the next day for Wellington, where she will remain until August 16th. The Tourville has. a crew of 31 officers, 129 petty officers and 565 ratings, and is one of the Treaty cruisers of 10,000 tons. •'' i

The death occurred yesterday morning at Huntly of Mrs H. Boyle, widow if Mr Hugh* Boyle senr., who died on Monday last. With her late husband Mrs Boyle resided for many years in Gi'eymouth, but for the last 15 years tad been a Huntly resident. She is iurvived by three sdns (Hugh, of Huntv, Joseph,a Charles, of Auckland), ind*' four daughters (Mrs J. Collogan, )f Grevmouth, IMrs W. Masters, of Wanganui, Mrs T. McCarthy of "Mercer, and. Mrs K. Harris, of Huntly).

'J’he Reef ton Times states on Wednesday a somewhat awkward accident 'happened'to. Mr W. F. Brett, bounty Engineer. He was engaged in the motor car shed cranking his car, which refused to function at once 1 owing to the cold; and he put more than ordinary power into it, when lie slipped and struck- the car with' his head, rendering him senseless for a time. Being alone he remained there "until he came to. He has a nasty abrasion on the temple close his- left eye, and it was fortunate indeed that the optic escaped injury. r

Sale: All fashion goods at heavy reductions, comprising coats, furs, juiripers, cardigans, frocks, 'millinery, evening frocks.—Schroder""" and Co.—Advt. ■' - “

Messrs Pienton and' Coy’s two-storey hardware emporium, built of brick was one of the worst damaged structure here at the time of the earthquake, arid is now under repair. The' front of the building which was thrown out ■of alignment has been brought in and well secured. . The sides of the building are now being attended to, and when the work is out of hand will Ire secure. The Carnegie Library adjoining, also of brick, is to be treated in like manner with ties to hold the •sides. It is probable, also, in both case sthat some heavy brick top hamper will be reduced to minimise future danger.

At a meeting of the Sub-committee on Thursday night arrangements for he representation of this district at the Canterbury Industrial Exhibition’ were advanced. Particulars of space were received, and Mr Evans, who will be" in Christchurch on Monday, was asked to wait on the Organiser (Mr Marriner) and glean further particulars. Mr ; Evans is also to discuss matters with the Government Publicity Officer at Wellington next week. - Mr' Marriner will be visiting the Coast in about ten days’ time, and will afford particulars of cheap excursions to Christchurch during the (exhibition. The school children are to be invited on a two days’ trip, the railway fare for which will be only 6s and adults' 11s rid. The school children will be admitted free to the exhibition. **

Fuel for winter. Coke on,sale at Gas Works, Stafford Street, Is 6d per. bag at works; 6 bags delivered in town for 10s 6d. Order early.—Advt.' •:

Ladies millinery at less than cost. Ladies coats, cardigans and furs at reduced prices. Make buying worth while at Addisons, Drapers.---Advt. •

Put this in your cruet —Sharland’s Vinegar. The most wholesome and most palatable vinegar in New Zealand. In bottle or bulk.—Advt.

Children’s coats at greatly reduced prices, also a few coats from last season at less than cost. Thrifty buyers should see these bargains at Addisons.—Advt.

Shift that cold! It will prove quite easy if you use “ Nazol.” Powerful nnd penetrating. Acts like a charm. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

A pleasant remedy for worms in children—Wade’s Worm Figs. Very effective. v All chemists.—Advt.

Ross train delayed to 10 p.m. for the Boxing—Saturday evening. -..-A

A number of informalities under the Animals Protection and Game Act are being laid by the Ranger of the Acclimatiation Society in respect to various alleged breaches of the regula- . • tions under the act in question.

• Pride of the West Lodge, No. 55, Plain and Fancy Dress Ball, Memorial Hall, Kumara, Tuesday, July 9th. Black Hand Orchestra. Sumptuous supper. Efficient M.C. Double tickets ss.—das. Murphy, sec.—Advt.

The total amount of coal, timber and general merchandise , railed .from tlife Coast through the Otira tunnel during £ the past week was 13,130 tons.- °(' n^ .. c? pared with 12,562 tons for the correS- j ponding period of last year. :•

, - • .. 1 -rTES It. is understood a representative of the Insurance Companies will make nil. : .r inspection shortly where chimneys ( liaye been rebuilt or repaired on fire insurance properties, to see that they are in a- secure position against any possible spread of firo from tiny actual defect. ‘ . ' " -

genuine sale of all winter goods. .Everything reduced in .price, .40 inch curtain nets from Is. 6d j made-up ■. sheets, single bed at 8k lid, 9s lid,11s 6d per; pair; double from 12s 6dy 15s 6d, 16s 6d.—At fechrpder and; Cojs. —Advt. . /.'■

Four of. th© Matakitaki. refugees at Christchurch have decided to return:to their homes to-day to have ft generallook round, take stock, and commence the work of repairing their property. This decision was reached at a meeting of tii© male members of .the party x of refugees. ‘.

The collapse of timbering in an old prospecting tunnel under the Blackball Domain, after the earthquake, caused /; a subsidence of the. playing .area-‘l2 feet in’ diameter to a depth of 18. feet. In order to enable football matches to be played, the Domain Board have -had N.'. men employed this .week in filling lip the hole, and as the work fs now completed, the Domain will again be avail- , able to-day and to-morrow 'for football : y matches.' . ' c , - ‘ Captain accompanied : by ; Ins -/'.*? Corpora) Smith, took-the air ; in the Mqth ’plane yesterday at; 1.45 .. .. p.m. with a view to crossing the ranges to Christchurch, but owing to Unfavourable atmospheric conditions, he was obliged-to return to Greymoufch. When interviewed later by an “Argus”-, repre- ■ ■ \y sentative, Captain Burrell said- that‘he . ' had- hoped' to .get away that; day; 'and . • • had made a- start by way of the Tere- f y maknu "River, ; but when they had risen to 6000. feet, the; necessary, altitude toy - ’ clear the the ’plane ' coated: with half an inplj of ice,- l wliicli : ' u { added greatly to its weight. "They descended to'2ooo feet for awhile; and then decided to return to dreymouth. They would endeavour to get away :on ' Saturday, but it would dependupoj*- ■ whether they could avoid runnjng into wet "clouds, as directly they did..: so everything began freezing up. ,