The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1930. CANADIAN TRADE.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1930, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1930. CANADIAN TRADE.

The complimentary banquet tendered to Hon G. W. Forbes, the first Cam terbury-born Prime Minister, at Christchurch on Saturday night, was a social rather than political event, and all parties joined to do honor to the guest. Politic in the party strain, were definitely avoided by all the speakers, but Mr Forbes referred appropriately to general matters outside the party sphere, when he referred to taxation and the Canadian tariff. “I know it won’t do to mention taxation,” said Mr Forbes amidst laughter. ‘‘One man has said to me that it is not mentioned in the best circles, but unless tne public business is conducted on business lines there is no prospect of prosperity in the future. I receive a good deal of advice, and I have been told that we would have been able to get through bv using up some of our reserves and that we could get round the position without asking tile people to carry the extra burden. That might have been .so, but I do not believe that it would be in the best interests of i New Zealand. I feel that nothing will redound more to the credit of the country when the financial position lias been disclosed than the effort immediately to place matters on a sound footing. No doubt owing to the fall in the prices for our produce we shall be considerably short in our revenue but we can make up that leeway by an increase in our production. We must expect keener competition in our principal market, and the only way it

can be met is for ns to produce more from the- land we are cultivating. I have no fear that New' Zealand will not be able to hold its own on the world’s market. I do not feel any need for pessimism, but wliat we require is thrift, which has been defined as the habit of spending wisely. By that I do not mean closing down on all expenditure, but so long as the money is spent in the right direction and wisely the country will get the benefit. The Imperial Conference, which is one of the most important happenings in the Empire, comes at a most inconvenient time right in the middle of the business session when the Prime Minister should be present especially when he is also Minister of Finance and of Customs. I am hopeful that we shall be able to get there, but there is a considerable amount of business to dispose of in the next few weeks. It will depend on Parliament, but there is a desire throughout that we should he represented. One of the important questions there will he trade within the Empire, to which we shall have'to devote more attention as the years go on. All mairlcets outside of Great Britain are being, closed to us by the erection of high tariff walls, and our duty is to put as much trade in the hands of the Old Country as possible. There is no question about the poli y of doing our best for Britain,' as we can hardly • estimate ' the disastrous effect if that market is closed to tis. If we assist her the business will be. returned to us. We have had a good market in Canada for our butter, and last year this 'trade' meant about £3,0C0,000 to us, but through a differ'.’ euce made in the tariff the Customs duty has been raised against us to 2a a pound. Wo gave Canada the full benfiet of our preferential tariff, and we did not think we were being fairly treated to raise the duty ’oil our butter.' If that market is closed to us it will make our difficulties in trading with Canada greater. It is. a very shortsiglitel policy, as the balance of trade is all in favour of Canada. The Comptroller of Customs is going to Canada to discuss the question of a reciprocal treaty with them. The raising of a tariff wall against us is a very importnt matter, and I hope that we shall be able to obtain more favourable terms than have been conveyed to us. I am sure you' are with us in our endeavours to see that our accounts are balanced. I Have been told • that we should have gone in For" a few big taxes instead of a lot of litt’e ones, but in spreading them over the community we make everyone feel that he is doing his part in bearing the burden. I'ani sure people will recognise that it is a national duty, and I feel that I am taking that line', and wheh the temporary irritation passes it will be recognised that what has been done has been done with the very best intentions. I recognise that while we do not all see eye to eye in politics, all ate at one in the goal We should him at—the happiness aiid prosperity of the people of New Zealntul as a whole.” Mr F'orbee’ spirited remarks were well revived, and the general effect of his heartening address will be felt throughout the community. He said quite the' 'right thing in the right way.

,' The report on harbour stionling supplied by the District Engineer (Mr T. A. ; Johnston) .for the information'of the Hokitika. Harbour Board, is of B 1 interest to the public generally, for it deals with a subject that has a wider application even than in respect to the berthage of vesreils. It has to he remembered that there is a daily discharge into the river of a considerable quantity of sewerage from the town, and in the interests of public health it is important that this matter should be carried away rapidly. While the street drains discharging into the river carry 1 storm water, the position is relieved, ' but in extended dry periods such as at present, and with the river abnor T mally low, the situation is altered', and in a time of warm weather, the dis-' charge between tides becomes offensive. In the interest of public health, therefore, it is necessary to cope with the position Apparently from the Engineer’s report, the matter is one for money. Belief can be afforded, but at a considerable cost. Mr Johnston in ; *

looking into the probable cause of the water leaving the harbour channel naturally looked for the primal reason and to that end favours a general survey of the river for a considerable -distance up stream so that the matter of more direct control of the river flow may be undertaken. Naturally any considerble. river work in this direction will be more or less of substantial, and the Board may be in the same predicament in the end. Some attempt at relieving the position in the meantime should be made with the idea of carrying out progressively, a definite undertaking. The Board has adopted some restrictions regarding the placing of whitebait groynes, and it would be wise to administer the restrictions strictly in the locality where the river at present turns from the north hank. Indeed, something should -lie done without delay to remove obstructions still remaining from last fishing season, which are solid enough, to affect the flow of the stream. These barriers still remain in the direct course of a favourable break through, and are a bar to the river cutting a. relief channel at present. The Board has yet to take the engineer’s report into consideration, hut in the main will follow, no doubt, the suggestion regarding a detailed survey This will entail a period of delay, and in the meantime anything which can be done of a temporary character to relieve the situation steadily growing worse, should bo taken in hand. For the reasons given earlier, the mailer is of special interest, not to say concern, to the general public of the town.

Mr John Findlay inserts a notjce of thanks in this issue.

The Three Mile Tennis Club ball is scheduled to take place on Wednesday next, August 13th, at the Hall Three Mile. Excellent home-made supper will be provided, and the music will be first class. • •

The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society takes place to-night a.t the County Chambers,. The meeting is called for 7.15 on account of an entertainment later in the .evening at the theatre.

Miss Dorothy Thwaites has opened a class for highland, fancy and ball 7 rom dancing at the Polders' -Ha'l.-or Saturdays Miss Thwaites, will visit, Hokitika on Satyr' l ".;- afternoon and will conduct a children’s class from 2.30 to 4, and from 4 to ,5, private tuition for adults in ballroom dancing. Intending patrons are requested to make appointments early.

" The Kuniara Memorial bull is one of the attractions for to-riiorrow qjght. This annual event always proves popular with dancing enthusiasts and this year year’s fixture will 'be even more so. Given a fine evening the function should be well patronised and the preparations that are being liiado are bound to satisfy dancers.

Blaclpdtter Mines! Return for July • Crushed 3650 toils yielding 1343 fine 02 gold, valued at £5701, working expenses £484, In addition the furnace treated 90 tons concentrates for a re*, turn of 106 02s. gold valued at £450,' working expenses £135. Working jiroi fit £1012.' Development expenditure £722; capital expenditure £145. Pro’fit [over 'all' is £i6s, to which must be ; added premium to be obtained on gold of £320, making total profit £485. 1

The •music produced by the Parryphone at the dance last night was quite': a pleasant surprise to those present. Mr Parry was the recipient of many compliments from dancers on the excellent production. A very striking feature is the instrument’s capacity for considerable volume with flawless rendering. The amplifier produces music from. records . wjiich appears equal to, if not greater 'in volume than i the ;orchestral production originally making the record. Its reception last night proves it to be a very valuable" addition to the dancing hall and Mr T>**yrr is to b ; e congratulated on the success attained with his experimenVi.

To-night at the Princess. Theatre, the Hokitika amateurs under the leadership of Mrs Nelson-Wright, will present the “Unique Revue,” as a benefit for' funds to enlarge the Parish Hall and to assist the Ladies’ Hockey Club in t-heVforthcoming Invercargill tour. Both are deserving objects, btllt, in' addition there. Will .be a Very attractive- programme. Several popular theme so,tigs and operatic items Will be drawn on, and there will be an entertaining pinyette, There are to be dancing items and a grant spectacular finals “The Wedding of the Painted Doll.” Doors will open at 7.39, and, the overture will be played by the orchestra under Mr W. E. Perry at 8 o’clock. With the heavy booking recorded there is every appearance of ,a crowded attendance. , •

Folio vying his arrest by r Constable Paddy, the previous night, yesterday before Mr Naylor J.P. at Greymouth Daniel Patrick. Maloney, 24, an Australian, was charged: (1). That, on August 5, he broke and entered the premises of Thomas Grankshnw. tailor, and stole one, penny; ,(2) that he broke and entered the /prendre* of Mrs E. Marsh, confectioner, with intent to commit the crime of theft 1 (3) that he attempted to break and enter the premises of John. Durable, hairdresser, with intent to commit the crime of theft; (4) that, on July 30, he broke and entered the premises of Edward Flood, hairdresser. Mst/kay Street, and . stole a me+aJ watch valued at 9s, a pocked knife valued at 3s fid, and 30s in cash. Senior-Sergeant C. E. Reach applied for a remand until Monday next, and this, was granted, ......

Whitebait are now making their appearance throughout the Coast. Patersons have just opened their new of whitebait netting, 80in. at Is lid and 2s 6d yard. Be prepared for an early run.—Advt. The Eerlei foundation garment is,designed to mould the figure to lines of beauty—to achieve the harmony of contour which is the perfect foundation for all fashions—and to do this whilst allowing full freedom and suppleness of movement. Schroder and Co.—Advt. . A sniffle or a sneeze is just a warning that it is time for you to inhale “Nazol.” Do not ignore it. “Nazol” will save you from a bad cold if taken in time. Economic*! double size contains 120 full doses for 2s 6d. i Never before as in the new season’s range of Rerlei foundations have we offered such wonderful values. Charming and beautiful, the new models come in lovely Satin Glo, soft and subtly rose, two-tone Broclie, floral brocade, Swami Silk, and Coutil. . . . and these lovely garments are as comfortable as they are beautiful. For figure beauty, comfort, poise, and elegance such as you have never known before, choose and wear one of these new Berleis to-day. There are models to suit all varying types of figures. Schroder and Co. —Advt. ' A grand display of crystal and china ware, fruit sets, awaits your inspection at the Economical Crockery Shop —Advt, i

The ketch Elsie arrived last night at 5.30 o’clock from Okarito and Bruce Bay. Owing to the two senior games to be played at Hokitika on Saturday, the junior match, Kiwis v. Excelsiors, unless it can bo arranged for 1.30 p.m. will have to be postponed. Patrons of dancing are reminded that the Kumara Memorial Ball will. be: held to-morrow . night..: The com- ’ mittee with their customary foresight' have engaged th® Coast’s most popular dance band, The Melody Six, who will be featuring the latest danco bits from Australia and America. Do your friends a good turn and. persuade them to inalo up a car load for Ku* mara’s Memorial Ball. y The ball held by the Druids last evening was a very successful and enjoyable one, a large attendance testifying to the popularity of this dance. During the evening several novelty events twere staged. 1 The Black Hand. Orchestra played in its usual style of merriment, and the Parryphone gave'quite a revelation„iu dance music production. Continuity of music gave every facility for fullest enjoyment and dancers one and all voted the night’s entertainmentas one of the best, The general arrangements were very complete. .. The agreement between the.tinijber * workers and the various West Coast Hospital Boards, regarding-the payment of hospital fees contracted by ; members cf the union, expired ~ on June 39, and a conference of Board representatives was held at Greymouth on Tuesday to consider a renewal of the agreement.'. •* The' man of the Grey Hospital Board (Mr AT; W. Hannan) presided, and Mr :G. ; Harker also represented the Grey Board. Other delegates were as,, follow: Buller. Hon. W. H. Mclntyre; Tnangahua, Messrs Niven and Auld; ’Westland, Messrs Bruce and Breeze. During the year ended June 30, the t.timber workers provided £1550 under the agreement, which, represented about 40 per cent, of the total fees payable. For the current year, ; ’ the Board decided to ask . for a guarantee of 50 per cent. .of the.' total After' discussion,, it; was decided .'to . accept the offer of the timber, workers to- pay £BSO for the six; ..months. commencing on July 1, andtoreiiew the agreement for that period. This represents an increase.'in, the. guarantee- of £l5O per annum, compared, with last year. . . ' :; , •• . v . . . ; A few drops of “Nazol” on your handkerchief every morning will protect you from colds all day. ' Taife^hia;3ci€riti-' : fic precaution right throughout the; winter. Economical size contains 120 doses for 2s 6d.—Advt. V, f ; V '