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Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1930, Page 4

Although the Dominions have their own impressive buildings in London, which act a. 4 centres for their commercial activities, ito cbiTesptjiiding United Kingdom Mouses exist in the Dominion Capitals. lit a letter to The Times, Lord Herbert fSoott, PresIdemt of the London Chamber of Commerce, draws' attention to this fact, and putis forward the interesting suggestion, made by a member of the Chamber, that the establishment of such Houses would do a great deal to raise Great Britain’s dommercial jprestige and keep prominently before the people the bonds that unite the British Commonwealth. Tn addition to accommodating tIU offices of the High Commissioner and Trade Commissioner, and of leading home firms, these United Kingdom Houses, Lord Herbert, points out, might be used as the Dominion Houses in London are used, for the exhibition of goods. The objection to such permanent exhibitions -has always been that so many of the Brit'ifih products ,fo.r vat iious reasons, do not; lend themselves to a display of this kind. It would be practically impossible for instance, to keep up to date an exhibit of textiles, owing to the variety of patterns and the constant changes of fashion, and the difficulties in the case of the heavier industyrieii are obvious. But there are many classes of United Kingdom goods that could be shown with the greatest advantage. Hardware, leatlier goods, and all kinds of proprietary articles may be mentioned as exam,pies. And, further, the houses would serve as admirable centres to which British manufacturers might send catalogues of those products that could not easily be shown. It appears, in fact, that Houses established on these lines would offer solid practical benefits, apart from their value to British prestige, and the constructive suggestion that Lord Herbert has put forward certainly merits serious consideration.

A five ton Leyland truck is offered for sale in this issue at £650.

The Nelson Import Coy. requires distributors for a specialty lino in this district.

The Commissioner of Crown Lands notifies that sections of education endowment reserve, known as the Poerua run will be open for selection on 13th October.

The annual school concert and ball in aid of the funds of Kanieri State School takes place on Wednesday <of next week. A capital programme is being arranged for.

A meeting of the Rimu Football Club will be held in the Itimu Town Hail to-night (Tuesday), September 2.3 rd, when all members are requested to attend. Business important.— Advt.

At a meeting of the executive of the Westland Sub-Union last evening A'lr H. M. Coulson (President) occupying the chair, the referee's, report on Saturday's game was received as (satisfactory. The Excelsior Glufc requested permission for the seniors to travel to Westport and juniors to (ireymouth Received and request* granted.

Messrs \V. Weddel and Co., Ltd., dated London, 19th inst,, as follows: “Danish butter 150 sto 152 s (last week 1545). New Zealand, unsalted, 146 s to 150 s (146 s to 150 s). New Zealand, salted, 127 s to 130 a (124 a to 128 s;. Market steady. New Zealand cheese, white, 75s to 76s (71s t 0.725). New Zealand, checpe, coloured, 74s to 75s (72s to 745). Market firm. Canadian cheese, tvhite, 77s to 80s (76s to 78s). Canadian cheese, coloured, 78s to 80s (78s to 80s).’’

The Public Works Department in charge of the main highway is completing a temporary bridge over the Three Mile Creek on the Arahuni road. The existing bridge is to be replaced later with a more substantial structure, and the temporary bridge will serve traffic meantime. As the latter hap been built very substantially, it would appear it will be some time before the principal structure is built, and at the present time there is not, any. provision on the estimates for the new bridge. The temporary bridge will, therefore, probably do duty for at least a couple of years.

They Say—Jumpers and jumper suits are the correct thing for spring and summer wear. We have these in great variety. Floral silk voiles are pjoing to be most popular this year for ladies dainty frocks. Ladies summer underwear. Pleated isilk skirts in assorted colours, tweed coats and girls navy cotton gym. frocks are amohg the other lilies of interest liow shcbVilig at AddisdiiS.—Advt.

pieturo patrons were .present in force at Princess Theatre last .night to witness the presentation of “Disraeli,’’ a picture which conveys instruction with entertainment. The story is revealed in the atmosphere of the seventies, and many 'interesting scenes of the times and manners were reproduced. All the characters were well portrayed, and the settings fitted the scenes. The political atmosphere was not without special interest, revealing as it did the ever readiness for a clash between Liberal and Conservative. Disraeli was , portrayed by a, great English actor who has made a study of characterisation. He is the central figure in many notable scenes. The best are the meetings with the Governor of the Bank of. England. The dialogue is bright, and' relieved of any heaviness by much smart repartee. Altogether the picture is one greatly to fie enjoyed for it impresses on the memory an incident cd outstanding importance to the life and growth of England. The shoi’ts supplementing the star picture are all interesting. Schubert’s songs are a delight, and the amusing patter of the comedians who follow, recalls memories of the comic turns of other days on the stage.

Men! We have now the new goods in our Men’s Department. The latest in Richfield shirts, Parisian ties and fancy sox. Prices right at McKay’s.—Advt.

The game of tenuis steadily increases in popularity and there is a growing demand among players for racket strings 'locally. ’ To meet this demand L. S. Ross has installed a stringing machine which automatically puts even tension on every string and retains the original shape of the frame. Mr Ross extends a hearty invitation to players to see the machine in operation.—2l. We have now in stock a splendid variety of general household crockery at prices that can’t be beaten. 1. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt. With the continued fine weather tennis players will be looking forward to early playing this, season. With this in view A. W. Yarrall has landed his new season’s tennis rackets, and is now showing all the best makes, and as usual the prices are right; ranging from 15s. Call and inspect.—Advt. s Our new frock lengths are now opened out in silk voile, art r silk morecajns, art silk crepe, figured satins, silk rayon, silk rayon brocade, organdie and many other novelties. All cordially invited. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for infiuen?;* wide.

Mr James Johnson, butcher, notifies that from Wednesday, October Ist, all busincHs will be-.conducted on a purely cash basis/

On Saturday lteefton was visited by showers ol hail and there . wan fresh snow on the ranges. Next morning a. severe frost was experienced perhaps the heaviest for the past month.

‘ Addisons can show you value in hosiery. We stock the best,brands in all wanted shades. Ladies should also be pleased to avail themselves of our repair service for silk hose which should fill a long felt want\im Hokitika. —Advt.

The excursion party, organised by the Railway Department, which toured South Westland, returned to Ghrihtehiirch on Saturday. ; Under •ideal weather conditions, the .excursionists spent a most enjoyulue week, oassiiig through beautiful bush country and seeing much of the splendour of the Southern Alpß. Leaving Christchurch nine days before the party travel fed by rail to Hokitika where, they were met by motor-cars which conveyed them to the Waiho Hostel at the Franz Josef Glacier. The run to the hostel was made in fine weather. and the ninety-five mile trip took the excursionists through beautiful scenery. Tuesday afternoon was spent ill sight-seeing in the neighbour--hood of ihe hostel, and on Wednesday the party climbed the glacier, spending several hours on the Icefield On the following day a visit was made to the Fox Glacier and to the Cook River, from which point some magnificent views of the Southern Alps were obtained. Mount Cook, Mount Sefton and several other fine peaks were seen at their best. The party began the homeward - journey on Friday. A .stop was made at Lake Mupourika, where the excursionists spent an - enjoyable interval iti cruising by motor launch., Stopping at Hokitika- on Friday night, the party came on to Christchurch by train the next day, completing a trip that was one of the most successful that(the Department has organised. ,-t .. ..

The 1 ‘Don. Bradman” cricket bat. New stocks just arrived. 62s 6d each at Yarrail’s . Sports Depot, . Revell Street. —-Advt. -•- T-T

Girl’s gym. frocks with bloomers to match in tussore coloured aglin cloth all sizes, now in at McKay’s.—Adyt...

Everything for the cricketer,.' New goods just arrived, including ,all'the best makes of bats, balls, leg guards, etc., at Yar rail’is Sports Depot,- Revell Street. —Advt.

“Prevention is better than cure.?’ Why not protect yourself from, colds this winter P You can with the scientific germicidal fumes of“Nazol._” -Disinfect the circle of nasal and bronchial passages. New-double slßfr-120 full doses for 2s /fld.—AAvt.-

Just arrived now stock of Lyale how in all shades, at MyKaya.—Adyt