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Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1930, Page 4

The opening of the’-'sixth annual competitions to-night brings to the people a very useful and popular form of entertainment. Competitions now have considerable vogue in New Zealand, and it is well that it is scf, for in these days of '‘canned” music and broadcasting, to say nothing of the talkies, there is formidable opposition to individual culture in the way of providing either personal or public entertainment. In these times when rabots stalk the earth in so many forms, there is the disposition to wind tiie figure up and take our music or our elocution, or our general entertainment, mechanically. Competition work provides the means to circumvent that easy-going method. The educational value of competitions is their greatest service—both to the performer and the auditor. The performer enters .a new world even-time a fresh piece is mastered, and the auditor is very often assisted in his education by enjoying the delivery of a fresh work by some master .of song or prose, the standard of the Competitions is invariaßly.a growing one, and performer an auditor alike are again carried higher in their thoughts and expressions by the study of the greater masters, whose work is reproduced. Competitions are a very pleasant method or administering entertainment of an educational value. The test pieces are selected invariably 'because of some special work, and those who learn them charge their minds with gems of thought or expression it is not easy to forget afterwards. In particular, Competitions open the way for the young people to grow interested in better* literature, better music, and certainly in an improved expression of their accomplishments as actual performers. Parents should do all in their power to encourage the, young folk to interest’'themselves in competition work. It is not the mere winning of the' prize that counts. That excellence is of course very worthy, and a great reward, but the study and knowedge gained, and the stored up influence in the mind which is a reward to carry with one all through life. Because of this great service to the community which the Competitions can serve, the festival deserves and should command the fullest public support. The slightest intimacy with the Competitions will bring to mina the amount of work necessary to bring them to a successful issue. That lanour and sef-saerifiee on the part of the many honorary workers connected with the management should bring to the mind of the public the obligation to recognise the good work being done in n practical wav. We hope to see the various session well attended by the public, and the performers, thereby encouraged to do their best. A

successful festival moans the planning of a greater festival next year, and the betterment must be nil for the good of ov.r community.

Addisons can show you the best value in Men’s Winter underwear at lowest prices. Call and inspect.—Advt.

The proposed refresher course for tone hors nt .Greymouth during the holidays will not be held.

. 54 inch White Linen Finish Twill Sheeting, 2s a yard.' Postage Paid. Mills Despatch ‘Company P.O. Box 213, To Aro, Wellington.—Advt.

Addison’s draw attention to special reductions in Axminster R.unners, at special prices to clear.—Advt.

The scow Moa will sail from Wellington on Saturday afternoon for Hokitika direct. Cargo will be ac epted ;p till sailing time. Merchants and others requiring cargo shipped from .Wellington are requested to telegraph their orders immediately and avail themselves of direct servi.e and cheap freight rates.—Advt.

A final reminder is given of the pub lie address in the Town Hall to-night •it 8 o'clock by Mr W. J. Poison M.P. •.President ,of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union) who will speak on a number of leading matters of general interest to the whole community. Mr Poison has been conduting a campaign throughout the South Island and arrives by the express to-night. The Mayor will take the chair at 8 p.in. Finance, high costs, taxation, unemployment, land settlement, land taxation etc., will be included in the subjects referred to by the speaker.

Presiding at the Magistrate’s Court at Kuniara yesterday, Air W. Aleldrum S.AI, heard a charge by the Inspector of Weights and Aleasures (Mr F. G. Davies) proceeded agftinst Fahey Bros., for failing to provide a properly stamped weighing machine as required by the regulations.- The Inspector stated that he had paid a visp' to defendants last December and had varned them that 'their scales: must V repaired, and made to comply with the law. He again visited them in Alarch last and found that they had substituted lead for the proportions' weights, and in view of their not having taken notice of his warnings he had instituted proceedings. A fine of £2 and costs 10s was imposed.

Huge clearance sale of men’s , wear now on at Stephens’ Bros, tobacconist shop. Everything in men’s drapery line must be cleared. Alcn’s suits in navy blue, worsted and tweed, 100 pair of trousers must be sold. Underpants, all sorts ancl sizes, singlets, shirts, hats, overcoats, dungarees, ties, collars, -ox, boots and shoes, etc.; also um'bjrellas, suitcases, and half-a-dozen

•esc. British made* gramophones to be cleared. No reasonable offer refused, inspection invited.—Advt.

Make up. something worth while. We stock the best value in dress tweeds, Flannel, flannelette, .winceyette, table damask, sheeting and ticking, Addisons.—Advt.

Replying to- deputations representations, Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., has been advised by the Hon. W. B. Tayerner. Minister of Railways as follows.— With reference to the representation made by the deputation of settlers which you introduced to the Hon. Minister of Labour at Harihari some time ago ’ relative to the need of certain improvements at Ross Railway station, I desire to inform you that in response to the request of the deputation, arrangements have now been nade to provide a suitable platform facilitate the unloading of sheep from motor lorries, The lighting at the yards will also be attended to. The present lamp will be put into a proper .state of repay-, and an addition” 1 lamp will be provided. . With’ regard to the train arrangements for conveyance of stock on Tuesdays for Addington my enquiries indicate that the quantity of stock offering varies a good deal. On one day .there were only three waggons, while on another day there were sixteen. Arrangements will, however, be made to run a special train when there are ten or more trucks offering. The special train will leave Ross at about 10 a.m., and will connect with the train leaving Hokitika at 11.35 a.m. This arrangement will, no doulbt, bo appreciated by the settlers.

Mothers 1 We are offering boys all wool cardigans, assorted shades, all sizes, at 8s lid. See them at W. H. Stopi'orth’s.—Advt.

What !—A double bed down quilt at 29s 6d P Yes, Bade’s have them and they are- real good value for the money. Of course they have superior quality quilts up to 97s 6d. .Phone 179.—Advt.

There has been much discussion about the advent of long skirts in feminine fashions—but the chic and ciiarm of the new styles is capturing the heart of smartly dressed women: See the new models at McKay and Sons.— Advt

Men ! It costs very little more to buy a good quality overcoat. We have no old stock, absolutely the latest in shade, style etc., showing in Men’s Winter Overcoats. See them at W. H. Siopforth’s.—Advt.

Our keen cash prices for Finlay’s Sheets will appeal to the thrifty housewife. Inspection invited. I W. 11. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Don’t use an ordinary polish for good f irniture and linoleums. Use the best - -“Tan-01.” Gives a lasting shine— Advt.

Yes, Frank Bade lias a line of good heavy Grey blankets at 19s 6d per pair, only a limited quantity. Buy now. Plume 179.—Advt.

No one regrets buying quality For best value in blankets and down quilts try Addisions.—Advt.

Mr Geo. Johns, optician of Dunedin will be at Keller's Hotel to-morrow and Saturday.

Owing to the competitions the Church of England service at Koiterangi will be held on Sunday afternoon next at 2.30 p.in. instead of Tuesday evening.

A ‘ special meeting of the Arahura Football Club will be held in Token’s Hall, Arahura, on May 11th, at 2 p.m. All members ate requested to attend. Business important. K. Hamilton, Hon. Sec.—Advt.-

The death occurred yesterday at the Grey Hospital of Mrs Stella Tracey, wife of Mr Con. Tracey. Th e deceased. who was a native of Greymouth, and was twenty-nine years of age, had been an inmate of the Hospital for several years past, and her death was not unexpected. She was a

• --vi,ot ttie late Mr and Mrs Richard Morresey, and leaves a family of three children, being also snr vived by two brothers residing in the uisn'ict.

Full size pillow slips Is, Is 3d,.1s 9d; i.eavy o4in. U.B. sheeting, Is 9d yd.; bOin. at 2s lid yd. This sheeting is reliable. Splendid range of coloured and white towels 9d to 4s Gd each. Striped tea towels at lOd each at Frank Bade’s. Phone 179.—Advt.

AVe have just landed, a large assortment- of white and gold • dinner ware which we are offering at bedrock prices. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

There’s a charm about shopping in a friendly comfortable store like McKay and Sons. There, first shoppers become lasting customers. OH customers are good friends. Shop at McKaj and Son’s, for real satisfaction.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.