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Hokitika Guardian, 12 October 1929, Page 4

While politicians and economist!:, throughout the world are standing helplessly before the problem of the high cost of living, and while housewives in neighbouring States are attacking 'the problem by boycotting high-priced provisions, it is pleasant to view the enorts that are being made by a local institution, says the Otago 'limes, to find a solution at the opposite end of the line. One of the chief aims of the Home Science School of the Otago l niversity is the application to housewifery and home-making of those principles of expert management careful costing, and economical methods whuh we associate with a well-run business. The world is slowly but surely coining to realise the importance of household economics, used in the broadest sense, to individual happiness and to communal welfare. The haphazard cooking too frequently met with, the ignorance ol food values, the bad preparation of good food, the over-consumption of useless food, the faulty designing of kitchens, the tasteless de.oration 01 living rooms probably account for more of this world’s pain, sorrow, and fatigue than are dreamt of in man’s philosophy. As Colonel P. S. Leland, Professor of Public Health in the University of Edinburgh, said recently, “Unsuitable, ill-cooked food damages the workers, and hence the State; injures the mothers, and hence the State; mars the development of the children who, if they and their mothers were properly fed, could restore the dignity of health of mankind within the life span of thengeneration.” The Home Science School carries on its crusade in many ways. The Education Department imposes compulsory knowledge of home science on the pupils of all girls’ schools under its control, but depends almost solely on the graduates of the Otago Home Science School for the necessary instructors—for tlie supply of teachers, who .besides knowing their subjects, will have such scientific and general educational status as will endow their work with the necessary authority and prestige—and the demand exceeds the supply. Another line of activity of the Home Science School is the training of dietitians. Institutions that have to do with the feeding of a large number of mouths—hospitals, hostels, hoarding-schools, charitable institutions- are realising more and more the extent to which efficient snd economical management of the eommi sariat brings hotter service'with reduced cost. Already the school has lmd inquiries Ironi various parts of Australia and New Zealand where expert dietitians are being looked lev, and its graduates are doing excellent work in hosp'tnls and hostels throughout New Zealand. One of them has recently been appointed food supervisor for mental homes, under the Director of I*uulic Health.

Tenders close with Mr R. Wild for painting of a house (labour only) on Wednesday next.

Summer time comes into force tomorrow at 2 a.m. The clock will then be advanced 30 minutes, as from 2 a.m. and it will be put back 30 minutes as from 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16th. 1030.

On sale for a few days only, in the premises of the late A. H. Keller, tailor, Revell Street, the stock in trade consisting of suit lengths, remnants, etc. Brices reasonable to enable a speedy clearance. —Advt.

Five car loads of pupils from the District High School leit here yesterday afternoon for Reef ton, consisting of the hoys’ football team and the girls’ basketball team in charge of the Rector, Mr Partridge, and Miss Reid. Gaines will be played at Reeiton today and a return will be made this evening. The cars were supplied by the Rector, parents and friends.

Preparations are already in hand for the expedition which is to go from New Zealand to “ Tin Can ” Island to observe the total eclipse of the sun. This does not take place until October next year, but much preliminary work is necessary. A cablegram has been received from L. J. Comrie, of the National Almanack Office, London, to the effect that New Zealand astronomers will be able to borrow-., a 19in coronagraph camera and a 12in ceolostat.

A meeting of the creditors in the estate of John Drake, contractor, was held at Greymouth on Thursday afternoon, Mr A. Naylor, Deputy Official Assignee, presiding. 'lhe statement showed £2208 9s Id owing to unsecured creditors, and £829 4s to secured creditors, ike value of the security was estimated at £2250, stock-in-trade £45, and hook debts (estimated good) £BOO. Bankrupt said he had been 30 years in business. He attributed his position to losses suffered in his business some years ago, and to his present shortage of funds. Owing to these handicaps he decided not to contest Miss Saraty’s petition to have him made bankrupt. The Deputy Official Assignee said the bankrupt’s statement showed there was 20s in the £ for the creditors. He hoped realisation would produce that. Tne meeting then adjourned.

A very unusual experience befell Messrs K. Pratt and G. C. Hamilton while out Dear hunting at Bushy Park during the week-end (says the Southland Times). The dogs were sent out to round up a boar, which had caused considerable destruction among the early lambs, and they eventually hailed it up in the bush near a creek. The sportsmen followed and took up a position on a hams just above where the boar had been located. . One held the undergrowth aside while-the other had a shot at the boar a few yards away. Considerable commotion followed’ the report of the gun, but on looking down joth men were surprised to find the ooar still standing there. Ariother snot followed and the boar disappeared. On going down to investigate the sportsmen were further astonished to ind that instead of one, there were two fully-grown hoars lying side by side. The first shot had not missed after all.

Messrs Harley and Co. beg to advise their numerous clients of Hokitika district that their representative, Mr A. Robertson, is in town and will be pleased to call on old and new clients. Now is the time to furnish. Anyone wishing to order can see patterns of all the new linoleums, curtains, drapings, etc. and photos of the numerous styles of furniture which is made at their factory. Easy terms arranged. A letter or ’phone message asking him to call left at Red Lion Hotel will be immediately attended to. —Advt.

A few more of latest: “The Lake of Enchantment” “Dear Acquaintance’ (Rosemary Rees); “The Poet and the Lunatics” (G. K. Chesterman); “First Quarter” (S. P. B. Mais); “Rapidem” (Jackson Gregory); “The Maracot Deep” (A. Conan Doyle); “The Woman of Knockaloe” (Hall Caine) ; “Six Mrs Greens” Rea); “How the Soviet Works” (H. N. Brailsford); “Me an’ gliorty” (Mulford); “The Affair at the Chateau (Mrs Bailie Reynolds); “Buy My Silence” (Hernia Hanlon); “Kitty Sees Life” (May Christie); “The Little Yellow House” (Beautric Burton); “The Actor” (Horice Annesley Vaehell); “Queen Dick” (Alfred Tresidder Sheppard)—James Tooliey, juevell St.—Advt.

The anglers of the Hokitika district will be pleased to know that a full range of the well-known Shakespeare products may be viewed at the popular sports depot of L. S. (Paddy) Ross. Casting rods, split cane, from 27s 6d to 655. Level winding reels 15s to 555. Super silk lines 8s to 10s per 50 yard reel. These are all genuine Shakespeare products. Honour built and honour sold.—l.

We direct your attention to our special window display oT new Christmas goods arriving. Presentation goods suitable for all ages and a small deposit secures any article. Call early at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot and save disappointment.—Advt.

We are now opening out our second shipment of summer millinery. The demand for millinery has increased this season considerably—the reason is obvious : Value, Quality and Style. Early insepetion cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Keep your children free from worms —give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant to take—absolutely effective. —Advt.

The Grey Power Board has made / satisfactory arrangements for its loan \ ol TiliqUOU for tne Arnold River liydrovj electric scheme. A portion of the/ amount has been secured, at 5k per cent., and the balance arranged for through the Bank otf New. Zealand.

Bargains for 6d at the Economical Crockery Shop: Oups and saucers 6d, large size dinner plates 6d, taoie spoons and forks Gd, dessert spoons and forks 6cl The snips are too . numerous to mention, so come and see for yourselves—Advt.

Mr Henry Jones notifies all 'friends that,he has again taken over the mamh ngement of the Railway Hotel, Hokitiak, where patrons are assured of theX\ care, attention, and comfort that was .§~ always so appreciated in previous ;• >ears. —Advt.

Lines of interest opened this week at Addisons :—Tinsel and embroidered motifs in great ‘ variety, bedspreads, bead fringe for lamp shades, millinery and jumper suits. —Advt.

Ladies’ coloured overalls or smocks, in all sizes, price 9s lid at McKay’s.— Advt.

Music just as clear as that from the bigger “His Master’s Voice’* models but lower prices for these three new instruments. Each of these three latest models has the new patented tone- -1 chamber and a No. 5A soundbox.. The j( cabinets are finely finished in polished oak or satin mahogany. Every detail of design and construction is vouched for by “His Master’s Voice” craftsmen—the men who build the gramophones that have won the enthusiastic approval of the great musicians. Hear these news models now at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt. . .

How’s the tension in your racket? If the sting has all gone out of it bring it along to Yarrall’s Sports Depot and have it attended to*i Only the finest gut obtainable used. A large stock of new. rackets to choose from.—Advt.

Boys’ best quality golf (hose, sizes 4’s to 9’s; price 2s lid to’.4s 3d.—At McKay’s.—Advt. , ‘