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Hokitika Guardian, 25 June 1930, Page 4

Thi'- developments at Arupuni are going to give the Goyernmeu’t much concern, and the subject will be one of the fust and most pressing],y importnut to be brought before .Parliament, The obvious course after what has been paid, ip l'qr the (Jovernment to order an independent report by outside engineers of standing, and probably a I decision has been reached to that end, Probably at this juncture, enquiry is being made as to tne prominent en- ' gnneers in or elsewhere, 1 readily available, and when this knowledge is gained a definite announcement will, be made The outspoken comment by Mr Semple, M.P,, will assist in formulating public opinion against the scheme, All' Semple lias practical knowledge of tunnelling works, and being familiar with underground works, will have formed his own ideas as to the general features of the country, The Government is taking expert opinion as to the geology of the country, though that information should be really at hand if the former Government had had the Arupuni proposition in all its features investigated at the outset. Something of what was to happen was predicted by independent engineers in ' advance, and it was for their Government tp have probed tjie matter thoroughlyThe Arapuui white elephant, its jt has been described in spine quarters, led as a legacy tp the present Government, which up to the present has been ill the hands pf its own engineers legal'*ling the progress of the works. Nfipw a definite breach must he made, and a proper step is being taken to secure (geological advice, as a first move in up overhaul of the scheme. There bas been a very large expenditure to date, bill if disaster js still iii train, there should really be MO qualms about scrapping the great mistake, and proceeding with some alternative on safer ground, There is behind all the alarm, the insecurity for the resir dents of the lower Waikato as against, a sudden Hooding should there lie n serious breach at Arjipiuii. This is a factor now which will ha ye made more prominence, and in abandoning Arapnnj that great danger would bp avoided .also. The v jews of the Labour members who have been Dll tin* site appeal - to be definitely against saying Arupuni, The cost on top of the past expenditure will lie very great, while there will not lie security for the future, in an earthquake region where Urn format-bill is broken and porous, there are. elemental dangers wliicli .should be avoided. .However the Government will be wise jo seek; tlgi fullest expert and scientific guidance in the i||aht(!|\ and f-lie sooner that aid is nf hand the better to satisly an aroused public opinion.

Every line cut clown in .price. lfar.giiu.s in every department lor cash. \Y. McKay and Son.—Advt. On Saturday night, a. fall of snow look place in Peel ion and district and on Sunday. there was tally two inches of a white mantle over the town. Tim delight of tho juniors was immense, as it enabled them to enjoy snowballing to their hearts’ content. A warm rain commenced' that night and the snow soon disappeared There were ten cases of infectious and Other notifiable diseases rmjojted in the Canterbury Health District last week, the same number as the previous week The cases reported last week were: Svarlot fever 4, diphtheria 1. tuberculosis 5. There was one death from tuberculosis. The eases from the "West Coast district were: Scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 1. and tuberculosis 1. There was another full house at the Princess Theatre last night for the second production of the latest talkie “No, No, Nanette.” This is quite ail outstanding presentation of its kind, and establishes the reputation of this latest form of entertainment as something to slay. in popular favour. The large audience enjoyed every phase of the programme wnich was specially entertaining throughout. The following message has been received by Mr G. C. Black, M.P., from the Minister of Mines (Hon Mr Murdoch):—! have now to advise that, in consequence of the 1 strong representations which you personally have made to me, at your interview, J have directed the Under-Secretary of Mines to arrange pot to close such office, and io keep fhe Inspector qf Metal Mines stationed at Beef ton, All the popd.s in the Botanic Gardens were frozen over as a result of Sunday morning's frost, which was the hardest experienced in Christchurch for nine years. There was also a thin coating of ice oil Victoria bake, and on Monday morning one of the lakes in the Gardens still had a sheet of ice .on it. The most severe frost recorded was that, of June 21, 191)7, when. 18 degrees were registered after snow. Sunday’s frost was 16.1 degrees, the worst since August 7. 1921, when the recorder showed 16.8 degrees. There was a good attendance at the gas-cooking demonstration yesterday, under the conduct of Mrs Heinz. Those using gas appliances find these demonstrations very helpful. Cooking is always a problem, and gas-cooking serves to solve the problem daily in a ready and economical manner. These public demonstrations will be continued fortnightly for the present, the next being ncld on the Bth. July. Meantime Mrs Heinz is available always to give personal instruction in gas cooking to those desiring any help, and calls will be made by arrangement, Tho present year has been nn extraordinarily good one so far in regard to the number of trout eggs obtained from the Sclwyn, according to a statement (made by the curator pf tlie North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society (Mr D. Hope), So successful had the season been to date that 1,750,000 eggs had been delivered to the hatchery situated in the ground adjoining the Botanic Gardens, Ghijisto lurch. The luitclie) / was Mb present full, but orders were 9ison,tolled to various Acclimatisation Societies in the Dominion, and this was relieving the position, As a matter of fact a« many as 700,000 eggs were on order. Tn the past it has been found necessary occasionally to purchase eggs from outside societies so that the present, season was giving every indication of being n profitable one to the Christchurch society. Miss Potts, of Hokitika, who has been touring Great Britain and the Continent these last fifteen months, was to leave Liverpool for Canada, by the “Duchess of Bedford” on 20th June. In the course of a letter Miss Potts, stated she hopes to spend a couple of months in Canada and leaves Vancouver some time in August for New Zealand. During Kuster she toured Holland and Belgium, visiting particularly the New Zealand war cemeteries, She visited the grave of Charles Gunn, of AVataroa, at Armentieres, John Wells, of Woodstock, at Hazelhroupk, Erie Maykny, of Woodstock, at Bullion!, and Garnet Moore, of Hokitika, at JTooge Crater. She found the name of W. Burrow es, of Kanjeri, on. the British Cross of Sacrifice at Messjnes, and Robert Spence, of Rnmi, and Stratford, at Tyne Cot. At Hazel hr ouok she took a snapshot of Private Wilson’s grave, probably of Humphreys, She said if was wonder fill to see tho Men in Gate and to he there ill flic evening for the sounding of the ‘‘Last Post.’’ Tho Economical Crockery Shop is now offering wonderful values in glass tumblers. All sizes suitable for hotel and household use in Stock. Prices right,—Advt. i Monster Clearing Sale—The whole I of th e large stock has been marked J down. Call and secure the bargains, i W. McKay and Bon,—Advt, With nn appeal to both pocket and eye; ladies’ velour and face-cloth coats, in black, nigger, navy and green are to-day the most modestly prieod highgrade coats; also a very fine range of the latest tweed effect coats can be secured af Schroder and Co’s, for which this firm can and will give you satisfaction. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

Real snips—eight short ends oi linoleum at prices that must clear at Addisons. —Advt.

A ball in aid of the Cancer Research Eund will be held m the Woodstock Hull to-night. Juvenile Ball to-mor-row night. Excellent arrangements made lor both functions.

A dead kingfisher, with a young trout firmly jammed in its beak and half-swallowed, has been forwarded, to Mr 'O. W H’ervey, secretary of the 'Acclimatisation 00.-iety. 'The bird was found under a tree near the 101lesmere bridge, it' appeal's to have misjudged the size of is victim. A party of 37 farmers from Otago arrived by train last evening, and left for a six days’ sojourn in South Westland, their time being mainly divided between the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. 'Hie‘excursion is under conduct of the New Zealand Railways. J lie party return on Monday next, and proceed the next day to Christchurch and Dunedin. The weather of the past few days has been cold and miserable, and today shows no improvement, 'steady rain setting in this morning, the day being bleak and miserable. There has been a good fall of snow in the hills of late, and. when the hills cleared temporarily yesterday afternoon were seen to be well covered with a winter mantle. The death took place at the Westland Hospital laßt evening of Mr John Oil]or who had bedn working at Weheka for a few months, having come from Auckland in search of health. He was a single man, a native of Auckland and 22 years, of age, and bad been an inmate of the Hospital for upwards of two months, One sister Miss Ellen Dillon of Auckland is left, There was a splendid attendance at St. Mary’s Club last evening for the card, tournament in aid of the St. Marys School Fund. Euchre and forty-fives were played and throughout the games were thoroughly enjoyed. The prizes were as follows: Euchre, Ist. Mr’ K. Hamilton, 2nd. Mrs Veale; Forty-fives, Ist, Mr J. Pedder; 2nd. Mr C. Friend. Jn addition to the cards an excellent musical entertainment followed and was much enjoyed. A dainty supper was served by the ladies and thanks are due to them for the successful outcome of the function. Mr James Carter, a well-known figure in fire brigade circles, has decided to retire from the position of superintendent of the Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade, after 45 years in the service, 38 years of which he has spent at Sumner. Mr Carter’s resignation was received by the Sumner Borough Council on Monday evening. The Mayor (Mr W. H. Nicholson) said it was a matter for regret that Mr Carter was retiring. His record of 45 years of service was one of which he could be very proud, hut it could very well be realised that it would not he fair to ask Mr Carter to oarry on such strenuous work. He was one of the best-known and respected figures in the Ibopmigh and ho thought that as a mark of appreciation of his long service to the borough, leave of absence for three months on full pay should be granted. On behalf of the residents he expressed appreciation of Mr Gaiter’s service in the interests of the borough,

This weeks specials at the Economical Crockery shop. White and gold cups 3d each, plain white bread and butter plates 3d each, dinner plates 5d each. Coupes Qd each, also a large selection of jugs. All sizes and prices. Call and inspect.—Advt,

Maori Musi?; Actually recorded at. Rotorua by the Rotorua Maori Choir, with soloists and quartettes: “Karo Ka.ru” (A Fishing Chanty) and “To Ope Tuatahi” (M arching Song); “Pokarekare” and “Te Taniwha” (Maori love ditties); “Po Atarua” (A Song ol' Farewell) and “He Moke Moke” (My Lover is Far Away); “Matangi” (1 grieve for you) and :“E Hotu Nei” (I long for you); “Au E. IhuV::(Jesu. Lover of My Soul) and “Karaunatia” (Crown Him); “Take Turanga Ake" (Maori Chant) and “Reti Mai” (Maori Love Song) ; .“Aroha-Pumai” (I Love You Truly) and “E Moe Te !Ra” (Shadows of Evening); “Ako Ako OTe Rangi (Whisper of Heaven) and “The Maoriy Flute.” Price 4s each. Call and hear theso wonderfu records. On sale at Yarrall’s Music Depot, Revell St.—Advt.

Woods’ Croat Peppermint Curo First aid for Coughs, Colds, Influenza No cold is "Nazol” proof, the bronchial passages giving relief. Safe for all ages, lump sugar or inhale, 60 Is 6d.—Advt. Clears speedy Take on does for