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Hokitika Guardian, 2 November 1929, Page 4

Thb point raised by the Hon. A. T). McLeod as to the lack of intercourse and understanding between Australia and New Zealand, is not a new one. It has been the subject for serious consideration over a long term. The late Mr Seddon had intentions to improve relations following his last visit to Australia, now upwards of a quarter of a century ago. ft was understood at the time that he had definite proposals to make towards a more intimate relationship with the Commonwealth bill with his demise the subject subsided as a live issue. It seems strange that it has not been more actively revived since. Australia with a population of over six mill:nn would he a useful ally were the trading relations more intimate than tlmv are. There are more than four people to the one in New Zealand, and as they are within the Empire, there is every reason why that unity should he .carried further, and brought into the trading relations. On the occasion of the Great War a very intimate alliance was formed, and out

of it- the new word 6f “Anzac” was added to tiie vocabulary. In sport. New Zealand horses have brought tfie Dominion into special prominence in Australia since the days of Carbine, while to-day there arc New Zealand champions- performing there which also -bring to prominent notice the possibilities of this country as a land callable of producing many equine wonders In other sport, such as football, the All Blacks have done well in Australia. hut the Commonwealth takes the palm lor cricket. The intercourse in respect to these amenities must surely have produced a very cordial feeling between the two lands, apart from the fact of the friendly relations existing as a res.ij.lt of race and nationality. Although divided by the Tasman Ocean, there are many links of common intercourse binding the two peoples together, and facilities ,to bring them closer together, and to .enjoy greater pleasure and profit from the intercourse might well he explored, doth countries sillier from- unemployment, yet if the various avenues of trade were looked into, there must be many matters in which the Commonwealth and the Dominion would he found to lie complimentary one to the other, and so of assistance to each other. If the question of oversea markets nearer home were probed, openings might he found with very profitable results to the two islands divided by the Tasman Sea. Mr McLeod has done well to draw attention to the matter, and following the special notice given to the subject those in authority might well turn attention to ways and means for Triusing about a more intimate relationship between two countries which have so much in common, one with the other.

Notion of a yearling bull straying at Koiterangi appears in this issue. The Conservator of Forests notifies a parcel of timber for sale in Forest Reserve No. T 994 near Aickens railway .station. Some smart worsted costumes are amongst the new goods just opened by Schroder and Co.—Advt, On the bowling green in a two bowl pairs game ior the Batchelor Buttons the holders Messrs 0. J. King and Coles defeated Messrs Dew an.d Sherman by 16 to 12. The Robert Ford Coy. has extended an invitation to the visiting Returned Soldiers to pay a visit of inspection to the new brewery recently opened on Gibson Quay, and sample ; the new brew. It is said that .some hundreds of unemployed in Auckland have refused work in the country, for the simple reason that they cannot, keep two homes going on me rate of pay. offerea. They are satisfied with the scale of wages, provided the work did not take them 1 away from tlidir homes. The funeral of the late Mrs Palmer of Bealey St., took place yesterday morning, and was attended by a large number of friends. The Rev, NelsonWriglit conducted the services at All Saints Church and the graveside. Many fioral tributes were sent by sorrowing friends. In this issue the Railway Department advertise particulars regarding excursion tares and special train arrangements for the Christchurch Races and A. <fc P, Show. A special fast train (stops limited) will leave Greymouth 5.20 a.m, Saturday 9th., for Christchurch and Racecourse. Return train will leave Christchurch 9. (5 a.m. next day (Sunday), On Thursday, 14th. special train (stops limited) will leave Greymouth at 5.20 a.m. for Addington (.Trotting Cup) and Christchurch. drain will return leaving Curistchurch at 7.0 a.m-. sanie day (special excursion fares). The visit of the R..S-.A. railway excursion from Christchurch to-day will create a good deal of local interest. Th© train is due to arrive after the paper goes to press. A comprehensive programme has been arranged for the visitors, particulars of which vjvere published yesterday. Following the arrival of the train, a visit is to he paid to the Cenotaph and as a mark of respect and remembrance a wreath will he laid on the War Memorial. Later, the returned men will be entertained at the Soldiers’ Club, followed by a motor drive to Lake Kanieri. This evening there will he a dance at the Soldiers’ Hull at which the Black Hand Orchestra will assist. The holiday should prove very onjoyu bio to the visitors. There is a new range of frocks on show at Schroder and Co. including printed rayons, georgette, iaee, and art silk. —Advt. Wlmt it costs to keep a boy in clothes and it is surprising how much less it will ecst you if you take advantage of the low prices of boys Lichfield shirts from As (id 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 miilinery lias increased this season considerably—the reason is obvious: Value. Quality and Style. Early insepetion cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. The “ Bini ” Tennis Backet frame is made from two strips of tirst quality ash 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 entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue. Guy Fawke’s faces and Guy Fawke’s fireworks in endless varieties at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt. There is no better way of advertising your own district than by sending a Xmas Number of the Press, Auckland Weekly, Graphic or Star to your friends abroad. Copies are obtainable at King’s, stationer.—Advt. At a meeting of the Duller Rugby Union on Tuesday evening, it was re-_ solved: “That it be a recommendation to the management committee to go into the question of the proper management of touring teams, owing to a. letter recently received from Hokitika concerning the conduct of a touring team from this .district.” The Monach .‘it 25s is the King of Hats. Why pay more? This lint will" retain it’s shape and colour. Obtainable only at Frank Bade’s.—Advt. A telephone refinement made possible by radio amplification valves has been adopted by the Post and Telegraph Department for the benefit of telephone subscribers suffering from deafness. A Gazette notice announces a special charge of sol for installation and £3 extra for annual maintenance of the apparatus, comprising pedestal telephone and amplifier valve, with batteries. i

”T say. Bill! Where are you going now?” “Oh, I’m going to <get measured for my Xmas Suit at Bade’s. Jack got his last suit there and itVrt perfect fit. Frank Bade certainly knows how to measure. That’s the secret.” Whv not be like.. Jack and get a perfect fitting suit at a reasonable nr ice. All the latest suiting's to choose from at Frank Bade’s.—Advt. Information as to the cost to . the Rnihvav Department of repairs and adjustments to the Garratt engines, and the cost of the trial runs since the engines were assembled, in an effort to make them fit for service, was recently sought bv the Leader of,the Labour Party (Mr H. E. Holland). *A return tabled in the House of Representatives stated the cost was £2203, dr approximately £734 per engine. t

The number of applicants! for positions as probationary teachers under the Canterbury Education Board this year is expected to be as great as. last year, when about 100 applied. Applications closed Thursday. About ninetyone probationers are usuajly required for Canterbury, and some of the 150 who applied last year have not yet found positions. They will not neces-' sarilv be given, preference, over this year’s applicants. The probationers will be boys and girjs .from the high schools who, after a year’s experience of teaching in the primary schools, will'go on to the Training College (for two years..

Commander c! R. Hotham, who has been selected for the command' of tlie sloop Laburnum, New Zealand'Division of the Royal XAvy, is a. member of the Yorkshire family of whidi.. tord‘Hotham is the head, states a .recent* issue of the “Yorkshire Herald.” j England. Hie son of Colonel John Hotham, late Royal Artillery, Commander Hotliam was born in 189], and was appointed a midshipman in 1926. Tn Hie meantime he went through the Great WaY with much credit. He was mentioned in disnatches, and won the Distinguished Service Cross; Snecinlisiny' in navigation, he was appointed navigating officer of the de«trover Lark. Commander Hotham, who relieves Commander F. N. Attwood in command of the Laburnum, was latterly employed as chief executive officer of the St. Vincent, the boys’ training establishment at Foxton.' Gosport. The Fotham.s trace their descent from Sir John Hotham., Bt.. the representative of a very old family long seated at Scarborough Hall, Yorkshire,.

I have a larg9 shipment of fanev goods and toys arriving so must make room to display them. This is why I am going to sacrifice, two dozen of the very latest ladies hand bags. ; T have reduced them ,to practically cost price. Pay a small deposit and your bag will be put away for you. ■ Jas. Toohev.—Advt. ,

I lie latest designs, in. frocks have just opened at Schroder’s, including O.S. at 47s 6d and extra O.S. at 495 : 6d.—Advt.

Many cricketers are purchasing their cricket hats. Now is the time to oil and break them in before the matches start. Hobbs, Macartney, Wainwright and other good makes in stock at Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt.

Avoid disappointment by sliopning at the Economica'. Crockery Sluqp where an unusually attractive displnv of Xmas presents, toys, etc. awaits your inspection.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

There are very large quantities of whitebait showing up j n the Hokitika river this wjeek, likewise are all the magnificent summer frocks and bats in McKays showroom,-Advt.

A few of the numerous snips now offered to you at the Economical Crock--01 .V Shop: Fancy cup, saucer and plate Is lid set, white and gold breakfast cups with saucers 6d. Also a lovely range of salad dishes at 2s each. Remember, we buy for cash, we sell for cash, that’s why we lead.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt. New spring millinery, just in from London. A lovely lot of new hats now on view in our showroom.—McKav’s —Advt. ’