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Hokitika Guardian, 11 December 1929, Page 4

A recent visitor to New Zealand lias been passing some caustic, comments on the restrictions imposed by the authorities. On. arrival at Wellington, a newspaper man ventured to ask for some impressions from the distinguished visitor and he was quite outspoken and very candid in his remarks He said: “The first thing that strikes one coming to New Zealand is the amount of formality required by the authorities in order to enter New Zealand. Before one can buy a ticket for New Zealand one has to make a declaration, before lie can land be lias to make another declaration, and before be can buy a ticket to leave New Zealand one lias to make still another declaration. Then there is the medical inspection on arriving fr< m Sydney or Melbourne at Auckland or Wellington. 'I bis ,surely, in the ,case of passengers from Australia, is entirely unnecessary, and a tax on the 1,

and patience of passengers. One b called an hour before one s required to ho medically dealt with, and in my own case I just passed before the doctor and lie said, ‘All right,’ and that was the inspection so far as 1 was concerned. When my secretary went up for examination the doctor was not there. The ship’s doctor, who would he well known to the authorities, is in a much better position than the port medical officer, taking a merely cursory glance, to report upon the health of the passengers and crew. All these restrictions add to the cost of things, and their utility is extremely doubtful. Goods held up in bond, port delays, and general restrictions of rapid transport are all costly, and so many of them are as unnecessary as they are vexation. In particular they may seem small, but in the aggregate more money is required to do the same volume of business. Then, ships do not turn round as expeditiously as they should do, ancl this is largely due to inci/trictions of one sort or another in the ports.” Those who have arrived overseas can hear out the futility of the medical examination carried out by the Health Officer, and the annoyance and delay imposed on passengers hyi this routine orocedure. All folk have to submit—whether returning New Zealanders or not, and there is always a liberal measure of criticism passed on the authorities by those subjected to the reclining, annoyance.

A notice' of thanks from the Tainui family of Ana hum, appears in this issue. Addison’s—The house for gifts. Goods at keen, competitive prices. Call and inspect.—Advt. A full attendance of members of the Lake Kaniori Boat Club is called for to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30 o’clock at Mclntosh’s C’lub Rooms.

A grand concert and ball in aid of Woodstock School fund takes place in the Woodstock Hall on Friday evening.’ Complete arrangements are being made for a successful gathering.

Owing to the Plunkot Society ’Xmas Tree on Friday next the Kindergarten Party of the All Saints Sunday School will he held on Monday, December 16th.—Advt.

The prem'ses of Donald Mclntosh, cycle dealer at Kumara, were entered on Saturday, a number of tyres and cycle accessories being stolen. Entrance was made by the front door, the theif evidently possessing a key capable of fitting the lock. The back door of tiie shop was found open.

Grand ball, Harihari Hall, Thursday, December 18th, in aid of the Plunkot Society. Prices -ss. '3s, 2s 6d, children 6d. Orchestral music. Good floor, Good supiper. Balloon, Monte Carlo and Ribbon-partner dances; also old and new dances. Come old and young.—Advt.

The death took place on Saturday evening of an old and highly esteemed resident of Westport in the person of Mrs Spillane. Deceased was a native of Ireland, hut had been a resident for many years in Westport, where her late husband predeceased her. She is survived by four sons, Charles, Edward, Jack and Janies, and one daughter Mary.

Nominatiions for the Westland Trotting Clubs meeting on January 3rd close with Mr M. Houston, Hon. Secretary, on Friday next December 13th at 9 p.m. The programme is practically the same as that of last year £7OO being offered in stakes, the principal event being the Westland Trotting Club Handicap of 140 sovs. and a silver cup to be presented by the Licensed Victuallers Association.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled twenty-six. Canterbury: Scarlet fever 5, diptheria 2, tuberculosis 6, pneumonia 5, puerperal sepsis 1, erysipelas 1, eclampsia. West Coat: Diphtheria 4, enteric fever 1. There were three deaths in the Canterbury district; two were from tuberculosis and one from pneumonia.

Mr J. H. Miller who has been a member of the Greymouth Magistrate's Court for the past twelve months, will leave for Dunedin on transfer on Saturday. He was met by the Court staff yesterday and, on their behalf, was presented with a Loewe pipe by Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., who stated that during bis short period here Mr Miller bad proved himself a most capable and willing officer, and they were sorry to lose him. Mr L. W. Louisson stated that no officer could have given more satisfaction than had Mr Miller. In an appropriate reply, Mr Miller returned thanks for the gift, and expressed regret fit leaving the Greymouth staff. He will be succeeded by Mr J. King of Hokitika.

Speaking at the dose of the County meeting yesterday when file Chairman congratulated members on thepleasant year enjoyed, and wished them the compliments of the season, with a bright year ahead. Mr Murdoch remarked that there were two matters in the correspondence that day which presaged important developments immediately ahead. The first was the application of the Ivanieri Electric Coy. for water rights at McKay’s creek in connection with im-' portant hydro-electric power developments involving a large outlay of capital and the employment of much labour. The second was the notification by Butler Bros. Ltd. of the sale of 2,162 acres of freehold land in the Mahinapua Survey District to the Flaxlands Development Ltd. of Auckland. This would be another large and important enterprise quite adjacent to Hokitika, and this large deal in freehold security was evidence of confidence in the future of the district. Mr Murdoch thought the prospects of the place were never brighter, for he knew of other important deals that were in hand and industry and production' would be increased thereby.

AYe are now making a display of the better class of toy and invite your inspection Motor cars from Gd to £6 10s, boys’ tricycles 25s to £4, horses on stands £2 to £5, school tennis rackets and cricket sets in all prices at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

Hand bags for the ladies. Our complete shipments have now arrived; our range of styles, designs and colourings is large. Our values are unbeatable. Our prices range from 5s to 50s. See the special window display at Yarrall’s, Revell St.—Advt.

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

The Town Cloak notifies the fees ifor registration of dogs in the'Borough of Hokitika for the ensuing year will be 10s (slice]) and cattle dogs 2s 6d.) At the recent examination conducted'" A by Mr S. J. Invin, the following pupils of Humphreys School were successful: Proficiency—David Bradley, Jim Hewlett, Muureen Martin, Ivan Olson; Competency —Hazel Harris.

Tho biggest trout landed in Canterbury lor a number of years was caught in the Number Two Selwyn during the week-end. One of a basket of seven caught by Mr L. Brunt on, it weighed twenty pounds. It was taken, at night on a large fly under water.

Fun for the children at the Soldiers . Hall on Friday afternoon- next when Father Xmas will be in attendance* The Tree will be laden with attractive W toys etc., and Brownies will be in charge of the Fairy Well. Girl Guides- f will serve fruit salad and 1 cream, and ) afternoon tea will be provided by the ladies. " .-7

In connection with they schoolboys cricket tour from Hokitika and Greyinouth to Christchurch next week; the players will leave on Tuesday morning (not Monday morning owing to the train not running) and will return on Friday. Mr C. J. King of Hokitika will probably travel in charge of the lads.

Friday being the day 'for-the visit of the Plunket nurse, Nurse - Spring will follow her usual programme in the morning. In the afternoon,for the convenience of mothers attending the Xmas Tree and sale she may be consulted in one of the ante-rooms at the Soldiers Hall from 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

M. Houston and Co. will sell by public auction at Cameron’s Stables Rovell (Street, on Friday, December 13th, at 2.30 p.m., six first class draught horses on. account of C. Timpson (Canterbury). Also on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Princess Theatre, privileges for the Westland Trotting: Cluh’s approaching summer meeting.

“To help the mothers and to save the babies,” is the motto of the plunket Society whose work is recognised all over the world. The citizens of Hokitika are invited to help in carrying on -: the work in this town, for which pur- "W pose the Christmas Tree and sale have ,;.J been arranged for Friday next-Dec. s 13th'. In this connection’the committee will he especially grateful for gifts, for the cake and produce stall and for the tea room. Gifts may be sent ,to) any member of the committee, or- to, the Soldiers Hall on Thursday evening 'pr Friday morning. 1

Tire extraordinary likeness of twin brothers who were called as witnesses in a case heard in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court a few days 'ago caused the Magistrate to evince amazement. ■)( One of the brothers wasTcalled, \ after he had been sworn, Senior- . Sergeant Sweeny"asked,’ “Your name jl is Maurice Victor West, ..is it not?” “No sir,” the witness replied. ‘‘lt is Philip Arthur.” A little later the witness’s brother was called. The Magistrate, Mr Wyvern Wilson, looked in wonder at the brothers in turn. They were dressed alike and were as similar as two peas. The Magistrate remarked that he could quite understand the senior-sergeant’s mistake. )•

Shopping these days is a pleasure and it is surrpising when buying gifts for the’ family how far your money goes when shopping at Paterson’s. , A special selection of the newest, popular, practical and useful gifts that .will be appreciated at the keenest of prices. —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 4Qs. Dolls prams and tricycles Call and inspect.—P. Stephens, . Proprietress.— Advt. 1