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Hokitika Guardian, 1 November 1929, Page 4

| The new railways measure before Parliament indicates certain lines on .vhkh the present Government is prepared to concentrate. The South Island is to ho favoured with the prosecution of the East Coast line to connect North Canterbury with Marlborough by rail and this appears a nost desirable undertaking from a national point of view. On the Wecst Coast, the furtherance of the original Midland railway system, is to be advanced, by the authorisation of the Murchison-! nangahua section. This connection was promoted originally by ine private company founded some forty years ago which undertook the first railway to Reef ton, a,nd brought the E'ast and We-st Coast connection ’ into prominence, leading up to its construction ultimately. On those grounds as part of a complete system,, the Jn-angahmu-Nelison lino should bo put through, but- it is felt that the progress has been and will lie painfully slow. The same delay is being manifested in the Westport-1 nangahua connection, and Mr Holland lias every reason to criticise the delay in regard to the important connection. The delay has been so pronounced that people have gone on agitating for the Coast road, and that route is going to do serious damage to the railway line in the matter of passenger-traffic, when ultimately connected. The Governments in the past have been very unfair in the matter of railway construction. Were it not for the forward decisive move of the Liberal regime under both Mr Seddon and Sir Joseph Ward, the East and West Coast railway would still have been a subject for agitation. The former took firm steps with the original Midland Railway Company, while the latter at a critical time in the history of the railway, and in the face of concerted opposition, had the courage to accept a tender for the Arthur’s Paw tunnel, and so assure the completion of the through line The same Government was responsible for the authorisation of the extension of the railway beyond Rons,' and that work would have gone on, hut for the return of the Reform party, when the work was dropped, and in tlm last session of Mr Coates’ premiership, the authorisation of the line was revealed. Seeing that the line referred to was destined to onon up a great -Crown estate in South Westland, the repeal of the authority appears, to have’ been The most unkindest cut of all. Tt was hoped to apneal to the pro rent Government- to reinstate the authorisation of the line again, and that should not he overlooked in the future. Tt is too late to move in the mattoEthis session, hut it should not be lost sight of before'. next session so that the district

will have fair consideration in the matter of railway communication,

Guy Fawkc’s faces and Guy Fa who’s fireworks in endless varieties at Yarrall’s iSoveltv .Depot.—Advfc.

Nominations' for the Boys’ Boxing Tournament on Thursday, November 2lsl, close with the secretary on Saturday, 'November Kith.

Mr Sloan Morpeth, amateur golf champion of New Zealand, has accepted tiie position of secretary, to the Commonwealth Golf Club, Melbourne, and takes over his duties in Australia about the end of the year.

All roads will lead to Toker’s Hall on Tuesday next, when the Hibernian Bail will take place. The Black Hand Orelicfitra of six instruments has been engaged to play the dance music and so a happy time is assured. The supper arrangements are now almost complete and no effort will he spared to ensure the enjoyment of dancers.

After twenty-five years’ service at Bearn's Brewery, Eiinutra, known since tin' amalgamation of the West Coast breweries as the Westland Brewery Coy., Ltd., Mr Mc-M tillan, the brewer, lias tendered his resignation, to take a similar .position at the new brewery in Hokitika. Air C. Martha, a former employee of Ream's Brewery, will succeed Mr MeMulkm at Kiunara.

The health of Sir Joseph Wand, Prime Minister, appears to be giving coii'.oderal.le eonexm. It is understood the right lion, gentleman will not )>e taking nis seat in Parliament for the remainder of the session, and that the Hon George Forbes will continue the Acting-Leader of the House, and put through the balance of the so-sion’s work, which it is expected will be finished in about ten days or

Prospects for the trout-fishing season at Rotorua and Taupo are bright (states the “ New Zealand Herald ” .

Reports by rangers who have tagged trout in the winter indicate that the improvement in the condition of the fish experienced last season will he fully maintained. The average weight of trout taken from Taupo and the surrounding streams last season was 71b, and there were frequent catches of 121 b and 1/llb.

The death took place on Wednesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs C. Chalk, Shakespeare Street, Greymouth, of Mrs Ellen Cornwall, an old resident of the West Coast. The late Airs Cornwall was aged 70 and a native of Cornwall. She lived for several years at Nelson, then at Black’s Point, Reefton, from whence she shifted to Greymouth, where she had been residing (for about twenty years. Her husband predeceased her 21 years ago. She leaves a family of six daughters:— Afesdames (Dr.) Usher (AVellington), C. Chalk, and. N. Thompson (Greymouth), 'ihursa (AVellington), Nell (Mart’on), and Ress (Greymouth), • and one son, Harry (Murchison).

AVliat amounts to a Maori Trade Union has been set up in Pukekohe to protect the interests of Maori market gardeners. The Maori Komiti. as it is called, lias fixed certain conditions for governing the emnlomicnt of Maoris by Chinese and Hindus in flic PukeTohe district. A smle rif payment for digging potatoes lias been drawn up, and Leonard Albert lias been appoint-I ed warden to sec that the scale is! adhered to. The Komiti prohibits ATnori girls from working in gardens, | but raises no objection to the employ-| mont of Maori women, provided that they work with their husbands. The, Komiti proposes to interview any cm- J plover who might dismiss a labourer 1 demanding wages in accordance with the Komiti’s scale. " . !

A settler from Aim Aim A r nlley. brought into AAhinganui one hundred wild pig snouts to deposit with the authorities and claim the Government bonus of one shilling per unit. The wild pig menace i.s a sore trial to

settlers in this part of Wanganui’s hinterland, whose lamb losses in some cases represent 50 pfer cent, states a “Times” correspondent. Another settler has killed over 150, and yet another 250, while it is estimated that no fewer than 1200 wild pigs have been killed already this season. Wild pig depredations are carried out at nights, and the settlers have perforce to meet the difficulty by hunting by night, as well as by day, strong torches being used in the evenings to locate the pigs when they are bailed up by dogs. So serious is the menace that settlers are willing to assist shooting parties bv putting them up at nights.

There is a new range of frocks on show at Schroder and Co. including printed ravon.s, georgette, iace, and art silk.—Advt.

What it costs to keep a boy in clothes and it is surprising how much less it will erst you if you take advantage of the low >prices of boys Lichfield shirts from 3s 6d to 8s Pd, in white and gray canoe.—at McKays. —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 insepetiou cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The “ Hiui ” Tenuis Racket frame is made from two strips of first quality asli with the grain reversed. The inner surfaces of the sections are tongued and grooved and when glued are compressed the one into the other. The strongest form of construction for tennis rackets. Obtainable from Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt,

The quarterly communion service will he held at St. Andrew’s Church oil" Sunday morning next.

Tn this issue McConnick-Dcoring announces that a demonstration will ho given at Mr 'l’. O’Neill’s farm, with the new top dresser.

The now brewery recently erected for Messrs R. Ford and Co. Ltd., on Gibson Quay, is now in full operation, brewing regularly, specially tor the ’Xmas trade.

' Service will be conducted in the Foss Methodist Church at 11 a.m. ni. Sunday next and in the Waitaha Public Hal! at 2.30 p.lll. by ltev. G. Knowlcs-Sniitli. ‘ *

At Rewanui mine yesterday, one of the rope boys, T. Adamson, slipped and a truck Went over his leg, bruising it severely. The injured lad \yas conveyed to liis home.

Golfers are always interested in stories about themselves and will certainly enjoy the trials and worries of a golfer's family in “The Cure That Failed ” on Thursday next .at the Princess Theatre.

The parishioners of All Saints Church are reminded of the Anniversary Service tiiis evening at 7.30 o’clock, when Archdeacon Jerinyn, IT.A., will he the preacher. The service is to be followed with a social gathering in the schoolroom when refreshments will ’be provided by the ladies and a musical programme given. All are welcome. The Festival services will bo continued on Sunday,next.

The plans ifor the new banking chambers for the Bank of New Zealand are now being finalised.. The new building will be erected on the site of the present hank, but will be more commodious, occupying greater ground space. It will be modern in design and completed detail, and will include residential quarters for a bank officer. 'l’lie new building will be erected during the coining year.

The Westland Power Ltd. is now completing the electric supply to the Kokatahi district, the transmission line now extending to Upper Kokatahi. 'dost of the settlors are being linked up, and those served already speak highly of the convenience of the light and [lower, and the quality of same. Later, the power line will be extended to Tvoitorangi. The district promises to he well served with this adjunctive aid to progress.

The death took place earlyyesterda> at her residence, Sheil Street, Reefton, of Mrs Grace Richards Edwards, wife of Mr James Edwards. The deceased had been in indifferent health for some time past, but was thought to be out of danger, and on Tuesday morning last her daughter, Mrs Campbell,- left on return to Christchurch. An attack of bronchitis, however, supervened, and, the unfortunate lady had not sufficient strength to combat it, and she passed away as stated. The deceased was a native of Opawa, Canterbury, and (12 years of age, and had been a member of the Salvation Army since her early girlhood. In addition to her husband, she leaves a family of two daughters, Mrs Campbell ('Christchurch) and Miss Edwards (Reefton).

Man y cricketers are purchasing their cricket bats. Xow is the time to oil and break them in before the matches start. Hobbs, Macartney, Wainwricrht and other good makes in stock at Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Adi t.

At the Kokatahi Public. Hall last evening, Messrs W. • Wilson, D. J. Evans and li. G. Coles, of the Westland Progress League, met the settlers an respect to a district bay at the Christchurch Winter, Show in August of next year. Mr W. A. Jamieson o - cupied the chair and explained the object of the meeting, and Mr Evans outlined the proposal, which had been approved by the settlers of Arahura Valley. Messrs J. Fleming, P. Jones, T Furlong, H. A. Boddington, M. Wallace and T. Ecclesfield, in addition to the Chairman, spoke generally in support of the movement, and gen-, era] interest was manifested. Various details were discussed as regards the group exhibits and the points awarded, anti those present with power to add to their number were appointed a Committee to organise exhibits for the district. Messrs Wilson and Coles indicated that the Progress Leagueyvould meet next week, and arrange further details and keep in touch with the Kokatahi and Arahura Committees, as well as opening correspondence with the branches of the Farmers’ Union at Harihari, Matainui, and Waiho, so that assistance with wool, skins etc. from that quarter may also he expected. From the general interest displayed it now appears assured that the proposal will go forward and the cLsp'av made in due course.

Avoid disappointment by shopping at the Economical Crockery Shop, where an unusually attractive display of Xmas presents, toys, etc. awaits your inspection.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

There are very large quantities of whitebait showing up in the Hokitika river this week, likewise are all the magnificent summer frocks and hats in McKays showroom, —Advt. .

A few of the numerous snips now offered to you at the Economical Crockery Shop: Fancy cup, saucer and plate Is lid sot, white and gold breakfast cups with saucers Od. Also a lovely range ol salad dishes at 2s each. Renicniber, wo buy for cash, we sell for cash, that’s why we lead.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

It is understood tbe tennis courts and bowling -green will be available for visiting excursionists from Christchurch to-morrow, and will be made welcome. Tbe order of Masses and Devotions in fit. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, November 3rd will be as follows:—; Kokatahi TO a.m., Kanieri 8.30 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 7 p.m. All membei-s and intending members of the Hokitika Cricket Club are reminded of the practice match at the Mental Hospital grounds on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock sharp. —Advt. I have a large shipment of fancy goods and toys arriving so must make room to display them. This is why I am going to sacrifice two dozen of tbe vii y latest ladies hand bags. I have reduced them to p’tactically cost price. Pay a small deposit and your bag will be put away for you. Jas.) , Toohcy.—Advt. ~ Mr Henry Jones notifies all-friends'; that be has again taken over the management of the Railway Hotel, Hokitiak, where patrons are assured of the care, attention, and comfort that was always so appreciated in previous years.—Advt. We have just opened up a beautiful selection of silk ninons, figured satins, Rayons, voiles etc., in all the most fashionable shades. Inspect these attractions to-day at Stephens’ Bros, — Advt. : ■' , • ,