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Hokitika Guardian, 3 February 1930, Page 4

Arch Little notifies an After Xmas •-.Me, every pair of boots and shoes in stock being reduced.

The Hon. Minister of Mines, who has been on a visit to South Westland, returns this afternoon, and proceeds to Greymouth. whence lie departs tomorrow for Christchurch.

An important conference of Acclimalisation Societies is to be held early next month to deal with the deer menace. The Hon. Minister of Internal affairs is convening the conference.

The Hon. Minister in charge of the Tourist Resorts is now making a tour of the North Island visiting the various tourist certies. A similar tour C/f the South Island will he made later.

Take a trip through Ford’s mammoth factory at the Princess Theatre Hokitika on Monday, February 3rd, depicting the methods of lord car production.—Advt.

Dancing enthusiasts are informed that a grand ball will be held in the Kanieri Public Hall on Wednesday Feb. 19th. in aid of the hall funds. The music will he in the hands of the Black Hand Orchestra and with the splendid arrangements being made a very enjoyable dance should eventuate.

After heavy rain on Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday broke fine, a beautiful day resulting for the Runanga picnic excursion, which comprised two long trains. Cass Square was made the rendezvous of a happy crowd and the merry-go-round etc. had a record day. All through the town the visitors spread out and all appeared to be having a happy outing. The trains returned in the evening, conveying a happy crowd who appeared well pleased with the outing.

A short time ago we published a press association message from New Plymouth reporting that a gathering of 600 school teachers there had wel-. coined 'the Minister for Education with combined singing, asking for increased pay. This caused a general feeling of resentment at such a degradation of an honourable profession, the extent of this feeling being somewhat surprising, objection being voiced in many unexpected quarters to such an unusual procedure. The message did not say how the Minister acted in their request, but the teachers’ journal "National Education,” reports the incident a.s follows: For Mr Atmore the students’ ditty ran to the song “How Do You Do, Mr Atmore, How Do You Do.” The motive was “This would be a happy day if you would increase our pay.” Mr Atmore said lie would have appreciated the song much more if it had not had that sordid little line at the end. We congratulate the Minister on his courage and directness in administering so neatly a well merited rebuke. In concluding his speech on that occasion, the Minister said the comparative salaries of secondnry and primary school teachers were for a school of 600 and more, £920 against £585. “That state of affairs,” he said, “would be altered at the earliest possible moment.” It is to be hoped that in the levelling process Mr Aimore will not level up from the bottom only.

3000 feet of new film, with a first class supporting programme will be screened at the Princess Theatre on Monday, February 3rd, depicting the methods otf Ford car production.—Advt We wish to thank our numerous clients for their patronage during the past year and trust that we will be privileged to again render you the satisfactory service as in the past. Patersons for value,—Advt. Paterson’s Summer Sale commences on Saturday next, Ist. February. Watch for our window display for sensational bargains.—Advt. You are always in want of towels. We have just what you want in a large assortment. Prices from Is 9d per pair to 13s Cd per pair at Frank Bade’s. ’Phone 179.—Advt. For one week only the Economical Crockery shop offers you 21 piece teasets in the latest designs at the ridiculously low prices of—9s lid, 10s (>a, and 11s 6d set. P. Stephens proprietoress.—Advt. A salad is not a salad without Sharland’s Vinegar. Get it at your grocers < —in bottle or bulk.—Advt.

The Trustees of' the Hokitika Savings Bank meet to-morrow (Tuesday) at 2.30 p.m.

Mr J. Haines offers for sale in tin’s issue a number of good used cars. Fuller particulars on application.

Miss Aileen Daly, teacher of pianoforte notifies she will resume teaching at her residence, Fitzherbert St. on Thursday next, Feb. 6th.

The death occurred yesterday of a well-known and esteemed resident of Runanga, Mr Wm. Rebel t Wainman, who after a gradual decline in health, passed away at the Drev Hospital. The deceased, who was a native of Ballarat, Victoria, was 54 years of age, and had been for many years identified with mining on the West Coast. He leaves a wile, th reo sons and two- daughters.

Fire demolished the home of Mr J. Somerville at Mawheraiti, Reefton line, yesterday afternoon at 1 p.m. The occupants were all at the League picnic, and upon their returning nothing but smouldering ruins were visible. The cause of the fire is unknown. The insurance on the house- was £l5O, there being no insurance on the contents, and as a result the owner is a very heavy loser, his loss being estimated at about £450.

A serious accident happened to Mr 'John Glass on Thursday ■ afternoon while cutting, sleepers and poles in the bush of Stuart and Chapman’s at Kakapotahi -South Westland. He slipped while cutting vines from- a tree, his axe catching his foot and pinning it to the log. Those going to his rescue found that three toes were off (the big toe and the two smaller ones); The -boot was out right in. half. The injured man only recently left the Westland Hospital, where he had been under treatment for a considerable time for injuries to his leg,

See the model Ford climb the highest peak in the British Isles, Ben Nevis, Scotland; at the Princess Theatre on Monday February 3rd.—Advt. Good tennis balls are as essential as a good, racket if you wish to play at your best. That is why good players demand Davis (1930) balls, 3s 6d a pair at Ross’s Sports Depot.—7. To celebrate the opening of our new shop-windows, we have imported a fine selection of exclusive hats at usual price 69s 6d and over to be sold only at Schroder and Co. for 455.-PAISO large selection of Cimmic Hats; you must and will be delighted at the moderate price. Visit Schroders Emporium early.—Advt. You will quickly relieve a cough or cold if you inhale “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. A unique, never-fail-ing ren-edy. Price Is 6d.--Advt.