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Hokitika Guardian, 16 July 1929, Page 4

The opportunity to advertise the scenic attractions of the district at the Canterbury Winter Show is, we understand, likely to be availed of. Just at present very successful winter shows are being held up and down New Zealand. At. Dunedin a very successful exhibition was lield last month, while another similar display is just concluding at Auckland. At Wellington the finest exhibition of its kind yet held there is in progress. Canterbury follows with its annual Show next month. These Shows are attended by thousands of people, many of them visitors attracted to the cities bv reason of other festive events being in progress. The decision to have Westland represented by a court, should result in valuable publicity. Canterbury as our nearest neihbour has a large population, and with the steeplechase race meeting in progress and the Show at the same time, there will be a large influx of visitors to the city. The time is therefore very opportune to publish abroad the attractions of the district, and draw the attention of parons to the Show to the facilities for spending their next or subsequent holidays in Westland. The Show should prove a very useful channel for*'such a purpose, and by an effective display the publicity derived should have a far-reaching effect. The management of the Show on this occasion, in conjunction with the Railway Department contemplates attracting Westlanders to the Show by a special train excursion at very cheap fares. This enterprise is to be commended, particularly as it has been decided very wisely to extend the trip to two days. An exodus from here on such an occasion would also be useful in advertising propaganda, and would show the interesting relationship between the two provinces in the matter of mutual intercourse. There should be more intimacy between the two Coasts than there actually is. Now that .railway communication is so well established there is not any excuse for not knowing more 'of each other. On this account in particular the invitation to Canterbury folk to holiday-make in Westland appears to be very appropriate and should command that degree of success desired. It is therefore to be hoped that the arrangements to make a good display will go forward successfully and that an attractive advertisement for Westland will result.

Mr Tlios. Harris and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue. The annual hall of the Druids’ Lodge No. 89 will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday, August 7th. Messrs I. Brown and Co. Cycles Manufacturers, Rovelt St. announce particulars of their large stocks. Patrons are insured the same attention and workmanship as in the past, with very reasonable prices for every line. A cottage at Paroa, owned l>y Mr Ray Hartshorne, was destroyed by fire on Thursday evening. The owner, who was away at the time, lost everything except his working clothes. It is understood there was no insurance. Don’t forget the Fire Brigade is always at your call in the event of an outbreak of fire at your home. Return the compliment and be sure you attend their ball at the Soldiers’ Hall to-mor-row (Wednesday) evening. If you cannot go then buy. a ticket, and so help on the movement to assist the members funds. The death took place yesterday morning, of Henry. John James, of Ahaitra. Deceased, who was 78 years of age, was a native of Essex, England, and was identified with gold mining in the early days of the Ahaura boom. He was proprietor for some time of James’s Hotel, at Ahaura. He leaves' a widow and family. . Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd. advise dated London, 12th inst.—Danish butter, 173 s to 174 s (last week 176 s to 177s)'• New Zealand unsalted, 168 sto 172 s (170 sto 1725); New Zealand salted, 169 s to' 172 s (170 sto 1735); market slow. Cheese, white; 89s to 90s (90s to 925); cheese, coloured, 91s to 92s (92s to 945); market steady. Canadian cheese, white, 89s to 90s (90s); coloured, 91s (925). At the meeting of the Westland Hospital Board last evening, a discussion was taking place in connection with damage done at the hospital by the main earthquake, Mr Jeffries having the floor, when a sharp shock shook the building. The speaker continued his speech, though some members were prepared to move out of the room; but the shock passed and the business proceeded! ‘without stoppage, though members afterwards voiced the opinion that “it had been a fairly hot one.”

1 Newman’s White Star motor coach resumed the service from Nelson to ltecfton yesterday, this being the first time a through trip has been accomplished since the big earthquake. The usual route could not, of course, be followed, and the road was taken by way of Maruia, a distance of approximately 25 miles being thereby added to the journey. The coach left Nelson at 8.30 a.m., and arrived at Reefton about 6 p.m. The road is stated to be pretty rough in places, and the party had to plough through a certain ahiouht of snow, but .otherwise it was not bad going. f! '* ■ •

A tired-looking, woman carrying a number of parcels and a child climbed on to a tram in Wellington on Friday afternoon. The child was crying plaintively; for she had dropped her old fag doll in the roadway. ' The conductor started the car, and then lie noticed the little tag doll: He saw the Grving • child and understood. In a moment ho had recovered the doll and restored it to its little owner. The child ceased crying and hugged the old doll gleefully. Passengers, old and young, then smiled, for they also understood. It was that one touch of nature which makes the whole world kin.

There was some excitement in a Wellington restaurant one day last week when trouble arose with the chefs. It is understood that their services were not satisfactory for the class of business done there, and the management decided to dispense with them, giving them the usual notice. This Drought about a process of what may be termed “go slow,” oncj individual making himself so objectionable that police aid had to be called in to bring him to order. Fish cakes, potatoes, and other missiles, were thrown at the waitresses, and excitement was rife for a. while. Order was restored later, and although the usual menu could not he served in full, the management succeeded in meeting the immediate wants of their patrons, who, realising the situation did not get impatient at the slight delay.

A youth, aged 17, appeared before Mr W. Meidrum, 'S.M., at a sitting of the Juvenile Court, Greymouth, in answer to a charge .of stealing, on April 17, eight slides of honey valued at £1 the property of Michael McDonald, of Roa. The defendant was convicted and reprimanded. His father was ordered to pay 10s damages and 6s 4d witnesses expenses. A similar charge was preferred against another youth, aged 18, in the Magistrate’s Court. Mr W. P. McCarthy, who appeared for .defendant and entered a plea of guilty, stated that the facts were the same as in the case heard in the Children’s Court. Ho asked that defendant’s name should he suppressed, as both the boys had committed the same offence, and it was only fair that they should bo treated the same way. Restitution would be made to the owner of the honey. The Magistrate convicted defendant, and made a similar order to that in the first case, and also an order that defendant’s name be suppressed.

Men’s high class “Woolsey” brand underpants and singlets regular prices 19s lid to 22s 6d, now reduced to lbs 6d to clear. McKay’s Great Sale.— Advt.

The departure of the s.s. Gael from Wellington lor HokitiKa is delated and sho is now expected to leave on Thursday. A benefit dance in aid of the .Earthquake Fund will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday next commencing at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Music by the Southern Uross Orchestra. ' The music for the Fire Brigade Ball to-morrow night will be provided by Ross’ orchestra of six instruments, and the catering for supper is in the capable hands of Mrs H. Preston. . ~A good floor is assured for dancing and {a pleasant evening should result. An Auckland press wire states that Mr J. B. Henry, Manager of the Bank of N.Z. at Auckland, who next will complete 41 years’ service with the bank, will retire as from September 30th, and will then leave on a year’s holiday visit to the Old Country. He intends to return to reside in Auckland. Mr Henry was formerly stationed at Hokitika. A rake of coal trucks collided with a goods train on the Greyinoath wharf at Richmond Quay, about 10.15 a.m. yesterday,’ resulting in a Iv van and L waggon (fully loaded) beijig derailed. The goods train was cross- , ing the points on to the main .line -j when the rake of trucks, which was . proceeding in the same direction, struck the fore part of a K van, de* ( railing the two trucks ahead of it. A railway breakdown gang; was.. quickly on the scene, and got; to work ..witk .. jacks, crowbars and hammers, and in a little over half an ; .£c>ur the lins 1.771 was again clear. The damage resulting from the accident was corifined to. the breaking of two couplings and brake rods on the L waggon, while the Iv van was smashed in where it had come in contact with the engine. Children’s'coats at greaHy reduced / prices, also a few coats .(from last season at less than cost. Thrifty buyers should see these bargains at Addisons.—Advt. ' 'i Just landed a further shipment of lino, mats, 14 x 27, 4; shades,. Is jlß.x i 2 , 36, 3 shades, ,Ts 6d;„l8 x 36, glazed, ( .3, r shades, 2s 6d ; .27 x 54, oval\bedroom , J ~ patterns, 4s bl; alsp wool flake down ~ quilts, sateen panels, 29s 6d; sating panels,. 37s 6d., These goods ! are well.' worth, inspection at Paterson's, Revell Street.—Advt. v ..v j,., A .scientific, cbmmonsense remedy for^ 1 ‘ coughs, colds, arthma, bronchitis, and " ’ mflgenza —“ Naz01.”,. ( ... Brings . infant relief. Keep a bottle handy. 60“ doses for Tb fid.—Advt. mi j