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Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1929, Page 4

The interest being ; centred in the South Westland tourist traffic by the undertaking of fresh motor ■ services and the desire of outside people to control the hostels at the tourist centres, indicates that the fame of Westland as a tourist centre is now well established. This means that those who have shown their faith in the future. of the district, and have not lacked the courage and enterprise to meet the growing requirements of the traffic, should be in a fair way to reap their reward. It was no small undertaking to set about improving the transportarrangements. When the motor was brought into action by the pioneer service, there were many natural difficulties to contend against. The chief of these was tile open river crossings with their rough beds. Wear and tear was a heavy toll, affecting the life of the car. Still' the plucky ones persisted, and motor traffic has now developed into the indispensible means for transport. So with the accommodation provided. That, too, has made great improvements, and is now in Keeping with the best obtainable anywhere in the Dominion. What has been done by private enterprise in these two respects deserves the thanks and praise of the community who must be delighted to see the natural features of the district brought within the reach of all. Within a very short space of time there have been great strides in the opening up of the available sections of the south territory served by road, and the Government action in helping with the bridges and other public works is to be appreciated, 'ine fact that before the close of the present year all the streams as far as Weheka will be bridged, is something very gratifying, ana while the bridges are being built the road generally is being steadily improved also. The unique attractions of'the glaciej regions are such that the district will be a centre for tourist traffic always. Tiie famb of the country is being well, noised abroad. Last season saw the traffic at record dimensions, and the resultant effect of such liberal patronage, must be' a factor in making wider known still the attractons of the district. It must also be remembered that the' traffic, has been the lever to help settlement, which derives an advantage from the bridges. These could not have materialised as quickly as they are doing but for the scenic attractions of the south, so that in a special way great help lias been given settlement. And it has been made the most of with the result that settlement is flourishing in that part of the district. The hope is now very general that the roading and bridging will be extended further south as quickly as possible to add more and more to the prospering conditions of Westland capable of such general development.

Fuel for winter. Coke on sale at Gas Works, Stafford Street, Is 6d per bag at works;.6 bags delivered in town for ids 6d. Order early.—Advt. The manager cif the Municipal Abattoirs, Greymouth, Mr TV. .Hughes, submitted the following report for the month of July Cows 43, bullocks 171 (condemned 1), sheep 457 (condemned 5), pigs 18, calves 17. Total fees £l'lG os 2d. An employee of the Aicken’s sawmill, Mr L. O'Brien, was admitted to the Grey Hospital last night. As a result df an injury sustained during his work, it is thought that Mr O’Brien will lose two of his fingers. A farewell social will be tendered to Mr and Mrs. A. Jamieson who are leaving the district, on Monday next, August sth, in Koiterangi Public Hall. All friends invited.—Advt.

There will be a blank day on Cass Square to-morrow in regard to Westland Sub-Union fixtures. The two senior teams Excelsior and Kiwi are to meet Greymouth teams at Grey-; mouth, and the junior fixtures are to: be played in the country centres. The West Coast Boxing Championships take place to-morrow evening at the Town Hall Greymouth. Full par-* ticulars appear in this issue. Hokitika, patrons are notified that the Saturday night train from Greymouth has: been delayed till 10 p.m. As we have just landed a consignment of Jusfrute watches, clocks and; pens, all prize-winners who call at the factory will receive their gifts. The Jusfrute competition will now cease until further notice.—Kortegast Bros. —Advt. \ : :j The death took place at Northland, Wellington, on July 19th of Miss Louisa Jean , Crawiford, daughter of : Mr R. M. Crawford, of Wellington, and ■formerly well known residents of Sale Street, Hokitika. Many friends in this district will hear with regret of her passing. Deceased was about 50 years of age. Advice was received yesterday of the death , at Tyellington of Mr William Bray a former well known manager of the New Zealand Clothing Factory at Hokitika for several years up to 1910 wnen lie moved to the North Island. While in Hokitika lie took a keen interest, in Church matters and was secretary of the Bowling Club from its inception, till he 'eft the town, and he was also; a prominent Mason, and took part in musical movements.

Mr TV. R, Urquhart, the popular manager of the the National Bank at Hokitika is under orders to transfer to Oamaru, and will leave early next week. During his 8£ years service at Hokitika Mr "Urquhart has Won the esteem and respect of te bank’s customers and the general community. With Mrs Urquhart "and family, he lias won a large circle of ifriends who will regret their departure from, the district, and they will carry away with them the best of . good wishes for their future prosperity and happiness. Mr Ead off the Dunedin office will succeed Mr Urquhart as manager at Hokitika.

An accident happened last evening to Master Edward Richards. During an interval at the performance at the theatre he walked across Gibson Quay towards the river and fell into an excavation made by the Borough workmen in Sewell Street drain. He fell on his face' on to the concrete pipes and was rendered unconscious. Luckily help was at hand and he was removed to Dr Baird’s for attention. It was found there was no serious damage beyond severe face abrasions. He recovered consciousness a couple of hours later, and this morning is on a fair way to recovery. A line of motor cars darkened • the vicinity and prevented the hole being noticed. * ■

Unavoidable circumstances have prevented the Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Company (from visiting Hokitika earlier m their present tour of the Dominion, but arrangements have now been made for the company to appear here on the evening of September 23rd in the famous comedy, “The Merchant of Venice.” Mr Allan Wilkie will take the part of Shylock, the revengeful moneylender, and Miss Hunter-Watts, the talented leading lady, will appear as Portia. Other prominent roles will b' taken by Mr Alexander Marsh, a distinguished English actor who is now visiting New Zealand for the first time Miss Lorna Forbes, Miss Mildred Howard, an English actress with extensive experience on the stage at Home, Mr Dennis Barry, Miss Marjorie Carr Miss Hilda Scurr, Mr Milton Sands/ Mr Arthur Keane, Mr John Cairns, and others. The company, which totals thirty performers, is the strongest combination which has yet presented Shakespeare in this country.

Mid-winter Sale: All fashion goods at heavy reductions, comprising coats, furs, jumpers, cardigans, frocks, millinery, evening frocks. —Schroder and Co.—Advt. Striped coir matting 27-inch 3s 6d now 2s lid; outside door mats 4s fid now 3s lid; one piece tapestry runner carpets 5s 6d now 3s lid- Me Rav’s Great Sale.—Advt. Men’s trobralco and silk, and fuji line neglige shirts 12s fid to 16s fid now 7s lid to 8s lid. Men’s fancy sox 2s 6d now Is lid. Boys High School monogram caps, small sives only, 2s lid now Is 6d at McKay’s grpnt sale.— A/Iv+. Wade’s Worm Figs—a surei safe remedy for worms. ( Pleasant to take All chomists.—Advt

The order of Masses arid Devotions: in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, Au-A gust 4th, will be as follows: —Arahura 11 , 10 a.m., Hokitika, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 7 p.m. , l \ v 4 - At yesterday’s meeting of the Grey County Council the ( Engineer stated that the County were running two trucks which were five years old, and he was now doubtful whether the expense of upkeep made them a payable proposition. He was inclined to think that it would be more economical to scrap them. With the pressure of work coming on, it would in any case 'ie necessary to replace them at the end of this year. The Council were now using seven lorries, instead of previ- .< ously being able to cope with' the Work with three. The use of lorries gave »- every satisfaction from a revenue point off view, and were earning money for the Council.

Ten only ladies tweed and velour Cuats—back numbers, a gift at 4s lid and 9s lid; 12 last year’s coats, fur trimmed, 60s to 100 s now 19s lid to clear. McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt.

Six men’s “Sincerity” suits £6 19s 6d, now £4 19s 6d; three Kaiapoi box suits 95s now 655; boys grey serge anits 42s 6d now 31s at McKay’s great sale.—Advt.