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Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1929, Page 4

'run great effort taken in hand by Presi,dent Hi over to stabilise industry and business in the United States, “‘promises to rank as one of the greatest post war actions to restore the equilibrium so greatly unbalanced by the upheaval of the war pmod. The general condition of the world in regard to finance and trade as a result of the tremendous waste during those devastating lour years of conflict, is revealed in many ways. No country has escaped unfavourable conditions during the aftermath. When it is considered that the United States enjoyed such remarkahle-trade prosperity during the war period, and is recovering such vast wealth loaned out during the war. one can the better realise the plight of other countries, where industry was dislocated, and money had to be borrood to carry on during ,the time of the trial. It is no wonder, therefore that there have been the serious visitations of unmp'oyment, the difficulties. in trading and the break-down of industry. Equally there appears to, he no royal road to a rapid recovery. Great efforts have been made to meet unemployment. Often these efforts but temporise, and' do so at a great cost to the country, often so much so that finance becomes more and more difficult. Palliatives have been but of temporary value. The United States with all its vast wealth and great consuming population, has not been able to absorb its /unemployed. Finance has been the difficulty of trading and business, and there have been many serious crashes. The general situation was growing more and more acute, and so it was that President Hoover decided on heroic measures to grapple with this great national issue. He called together a conference of the captains of industry, trade, finance and commerce, and a cable published on Saturday indicated that the magnates had completed their preliminary work. A Grand Executive was being set up to organise men and money for peace work, just as during the Avar, fnen and money were organised to carry on the great, conflict on a scale of magnitude which was undreamed of when the first shot was fired at the commencement of hostilities. The undertaking is a. great one, but it is possible of success, providing the same brains are brought to bear as usefully now as in the previous crisis. The difference in the conditions is very great—wide as the poles apart in fact —but the objective is the same—to win tnrough. The Amercans are thus setting the world a great example in national organisation, and the course of the proceedings will he followed with world-wide interest. Mr Hoover, himself, is credited with being one of America’s greatest organisers, and he is sure to lend his aid to' the great task lie is setting his countrymen.

There was quite a. 1 prolonged earthquake shock experienced on Sunday morning at 11.20 o’clock and the shake was fairly heavy.

Mr Arnold Perry, Surgeon Dentist, notifies patients he will he absent from. Hokitika for three days next week, namely Dec. 17th. 18th. and 10th.

A cordial welcome is extended to the sporting community of Hokitika and surrounding districts to a social and dance to he tendered to Mr F. AY. Cutler, by the various spirting bodies of Kokatahi. at the Public Hall, Ivokatalii on Thursday Dec. 12th. Special music. Ladies a plate.-—Advt.

Nominations' for all events at the Hokitika race meeting on Boxing Day close'on Wednesday evening. The Committee will meet the .same evening to complete preliminary arrangements for the meeting. The sale of rights in connection, with the race meeting takes place next Saturday.

There will he a summarising lecture on first aid by Dr Hayes at the Hospital Board room on Tuesday next at 8 o’clock at which all those intending to sit for the examination in practical work, are desired to attend. Arrangements will be announced in respect to the tie and for the examination.—Advt.

The biggest and best show of toys in town, now on show at the Economical Crockery Shop. Dolls of all descriptions, prices- from 6d to 40s. Dolls prams and tricycles galore. Call and inspect.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.— Advt. :i

No need to worry over your Xmas Gifts. Just come along to the. Economical Crockery Shop and the gift problem is easily solved. Fancy cups and saucers from Is each. Beautiful range of vases from Is. Special Xmas range of tumblers in all sizes, 0d each, hull supply of white coupes now in stock.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.— Advt.

Brahm’s “Requiem” was rendered at Christchurch Cathedral last week. AAriting appreciatively of the producton ol this famous work, the musical, c.ritic ol the “Christchurch Times” goes on to say: “The soprano solo ‘Ye M ho Know Sorrow’ is set high for the voice, but makes genuine appeal. Master Philip AVright gave this excellently, with well-sustained voice and no effort in reaching the notes.” The young chorister is a son of the Revd. Nelson AVright, Vicar of All Saints’ Church.

Make this ’X-nias a distinction by giving your boy a new suit. Our men’s department are quoting four dozen or more boy’s suits, in all sizes, including the famous Petone navy and gray worsteds, at prices ranging from 17s Gd to 27s 6d. McKay and Son.—Advt. The dance set down at the Soldiers’ Hall on AVednesday night is something out of the ordinary. It is a special benefit conducted without any expense at all, aiid the whole of the proceeds is to be devoted to a very deserving object. The object is to provide an invalid chair for a hospital patient, and as the charge for admission is only 2s there should be a bumper house. The fact that the Block Hand Orchestra is providing the music will be a further inducement to ensure a large attendance. Those unable to attend and desirous of contributing to a worthy cause may send their contributions to Air A. H. Lawn, Revell Street. That good must result from tbe present Education Commission is the opinion of Mr R. Wild, Chairman of the Canterbury Education Board. It cannot but help that the members of Parliament detailed to deal with Education, should have had personal contact with its various activities. The Committee are working very hard in their endeavour to get more than a superficial knowledge of their subject. On Friday at Christchurch, starting at 9 a.m. they visited various schools of diverse type until 1.3(1 pfm.. and from 2.15 until 9.30 n.m. less an hour for dinner, were occupied in taking evidence, Air Wild himself being crossquestioned for two hours. Before reaching Canterbury the file of evidence taken had reached 1000 type script foolscap sheets.

Commander Byrd, our hero of the moment, was delighted with the icedad mountain peaks of the Polar Regions—the snoAvy white with beautiful shadings. Resemblance to these is to he seen in the Pyramid Handkerchiefs at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

The older we get the faster whirls the round of tlve year. It seems but yesterday since Father Christmas, having mopped his brow after his labours of 1928, spluttered off in his old motorwaggon to fresh fields. And now he is almost upon us again. As before, one cannot do better during the coming season of Merry Christmas than “Say it with music.” A. W. Yarrall’s December records have a strong Christmas flavour and perplexed present-givers will find easy and pleasant ways out of their difficulties by looking over and hearing some of its features.—Advt.

New goods just arrived for the ’Xmas season: Boxed ’Xmas cards, Is to Is 6d each; ladies’ handbags, 6s to 35s ; fountain pens, Swan, Sheaffers, Con-way-Stewart, ’Xmas boxed stationary, 2s to 13s 6d, reward books Is 6d to 5s (id ; toy books, large variety, children’s annuals, 2s 6d to 8s Gd.—At Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

—Hr- ., • \ f ~ A meeting of the No. 12 Highways Council will be hold at Grevmouth AA’ednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. A meeting of the Westland Power Board will He held at the County Chambers at 4.15 o’clock to-morrow afterlife noon. The death took place at Wostlaiud Hospital yesterday of Vivian Joyce, the four year old daughter of Mr and Airs Sydney Knight, of AVeld Street. Mr A. S. Jones, of Timaru, will be the ( Stipendiary Steward at the AVestlanfl Racing Club’s Christmas Meting, and Air Black, of AA r ellington, will be the Racecourse Inspector. 'Phe Public AA T orks Department is now well advanced with its proposals for completing the' small bridges required on the main south road to AA’aiho Gorge. Plans for some five or six are now being finalised, and the works will be put in hand in the New Year. Tbe bridges include Butler’s Creek, Rogers Creek, Alapourika Creek, Donovan’s Creek and Paganini Creek. Shopping these days is a pleasure and it is surrpising when buying gifts for tbe family how tfar your money goes when shopping at Paterson’s. A special selection of the newest, popiilah*, practical and useful gifts that will be appreciated at the keenest of prices. —Advt. .. • •' '■t * N. The denth took place at Westland Hospital this morning of -Mr Patrick John Walsh, husband of Mrs Ellen A\ r alsh of Waitangi, South Westland. The deceased was 47 years of age and a. native of Gillespie’s Beach.' He fok ailing for a considerable time, his 'illness being tbe result of war wounds. He joined up with the 21st. Reinforcement and served for two years at "tie front. Besides a wife and a family ( of + hyee girls nnd Hvo tux’s, deceased leaves a mother (Airs Walsh, of Park St), three brothers (Thomas and John o Hokitika, and Edmond of Weheka) and seven sisters (Airs Carmody, Taumaranui; Mrs J. Heveklt, Greymoutli; Airs .1. AUmera, Ross; Mrs T. Nolan, Matainui; Airs M. Carroll, Waihoj Mrs Lawrence, Palmerston North and Miss Walsh, Greymouth). To the bereaved relatives the sympathy of the community will be extended in the sad loss they have sustained. ! Come to McKay’s for Moray’s—bath powder, boxes of soap, and face powder, also lavendar water No. 65.—Advt,