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Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1931, Page 4

Relative to the foregoing, it will, be noticed that the northern hemisphere writer does not bring Now Zealand into the picture as a possible field for I'ntnre gold production. Yet this country is so highly mineralised that all things are really possible in the way of new discoveries. It is probably a fact that at the present juncture more gold than of late years is being produced. This is the time when the country needs gold, and it is remarkable that more is not being done to encourage its production. While it is the fashion to help other industries to produce and establish themselves by the offering of subsidies or bonuses, the gold mining industry continues very much neglected. Small subsidies anoffered hut most difficult to obtain. There was some report current about a further attempt to help gold prospecting but nothing lias been beard of it of late, and the Mines Department in relation to gold production continues dormant. A bonus lor gold, that is an increase in current prices on the actual yield, would Im helpful. Gold in some countries is at a premium aetuallv in any ease, and the producer is deriving some measure o! help and encouragement through that channel. Hut the premium is subject to exchange rater which fluctuate uncertainly, and a straightout bonus is needed. More gold produced in New

Zealand at this stage would he a great economic value to the country, with expert; prices so low. Gold retains its stand rd value, and any apparent loss would he made good by the Ia it that ill" minors were in profitable employment- and outside the a: my of unemployed who have to he found work of an improductive character mostly, 'file value and virtue of a bonus to aid gold production in the Dominion has liiueli to commend it. and the question should have the serious thought of the movers that lie.

Tin-: Speech by the Governor-General published yesterday to mark Ihe re-

opening of Parliament for special business. was commendable for its brevity. It was not overloaded with a surplus of words to indicate very little. Whui was said indicated that the stern business of the session is to he devoted to tin- proposals Mr Forbes broadcasted a month ago That statement covered tlu l essentials, for it revealed the state of the lotmlry and the policy enunciated by the Prime Minister to meet the difficult financial situation. New Zealand lias drifted financially, and the national accounts must he put in order. Tliis should be obvious to any clean thinking person of ordinary intelligence, yet there are those abroad

who are, putting the telescope to me blind eye and refusing to acknowledge the facts. Instead, they propose to set about embarrassing the country to the fullest extent. The Labour leaders dearly love a strike to disorganise the national well being, and a general strike is spoken of. Officers of the civil service are being induced to join up with this wrecking party, and if they do, the outcome must bo had for Liieinselves in the end. No State will permit disloyalty in the service expected from its officers, and any who attempt to go so far on the present situation will find their last state very rniieli worse than their present. How. ever, the supreme power of Parliament is to deal with the matter. The Government party proposes to stick to its policy. Who will follow the lead? It will he interesting to watch the outcome of the political battle now being entered upon. The Government stands for putting the country’s affairs in order and keeping Now Zealand on an even financial keel so that the State may voyage safely for the good of the whole company. Those opposed to the Government policy will be the party seeking to wreck the shin of State on the financial rocks now in the fair wav, and without offering any constructive policy for an alternative course to lead in to a harbour of safety and future prosperity. The next few days should he pregnant with great political nossibilitics.

Messrs W. Jeffries ami Co will sell m the mart to-morrow at 2.30 p.m., drapery, furniture, personal effects, harness and mixed fruit.

The Gala night takes place on Cass Square this evening, the sports starting at 7 o’clock. Tho admission i« one shilling, school children being free.

Ring 'phone 17(1 if you require ft taxi day or night, special trips arranged to Lake. Ivauieri. Tims. Moure, Park Street.— Ad vt.

Paddy’s Market will he the event of the week end. It will be conducted in Weld Street in aid of the Earthquake fund, and the deserving object should ensure success. Gifts are being received from all parts of the district, and there should be a brave display of goods.

'Che event of next week will he the monster concert and community sing at the Princess Theatre in aid of the Earthquake fund. .Mr A. Wylde of Greymouth "ill he the song leader, and Mr A. Lawn accompanist. Miss (tie.se will be the accompaniste for soloists. There will he several special items including sketches liv Messrs Wylde and Coll, both of Greymouth, also items hv visiting performers, as well as several local favourites. It will he a big night.

At: a meeting of citizens at the n Hall yesterday afteraouu, the Mayor (Mr Perry) presiding, it was resolved to tender the management of the Kanieri Electric Ltd. and the Ilimu Dredging Coy.. Ltd. a complimentary recognition of their service and enterprise in the district in appreciation of the readiness of the management of both companies to come forward willingly at all times to help local functions. The launching of the new dredge on Wednesday, March 25th, will be seized as the occasion for the function. It. is intended to present an appreciative address to the management, signed by the Chairmen of all local bodies, including Borough and County Councils, Harbour, Hospital and High School Boards, and the Westland Progress League, A committee consisting of the Mayor, Dr Toichelmnmi, Men-o-s Murdoch and Evans was deputed to attend to the preparation of the address. A social committee consisting of Messrs Lawn, Parry. Renton .Jnr., Murdoch, Evans, Einhards and Bruce was set up to organise a complimentary hall in the Soldiers’ Hall in the evening. The management and eta ft and New Zealand representatives will be invited to the gathering, and a number of free tickets handed to the companies for distribution among thr>s« of the workmen who care to attend. Admission to the general public will bo bv ticket. 7s fid double, or -Is single. Messrs Lawn. Lvnn and Pnrrv wore asked to attend to a new decoration scheme tor the ball, and to arrange for the supply of supper. It is into”' 1 - v *<•> nmk" the function an outstanding gathering, and no doubt the hall will bo taxed to the utmost on the occasion in question.

Mr F. H. Clark (lato of J. Tenn;it's) notifies lie lias opened in husiness oil his own amount in a shop next to An-h Little's, with a. stock of fancy (.roods and stationery. All classes of jewellery repair work "ill be carried out, workmanship being guaranteed.

The two remaining spans, one ol SOl't and the other (50ft, are to he taken from the bridge near Greenstone. which was lelt high and dry. and will be used by the Grey County Council on other works. The fill loot span will be used for the second crossing over the Little Tlohonu river. The 80-foot span will replace‘the- present footbridge across the Oraiigipuku river. This will enable linhbonnk: residents to connect with Mitchells, and as a. result of the bridge, it will not be necessary for them to travel to Groymouth via Rotomami and KoLttku. the distance by way of Mitchells being from Id to l-l miles shorter.

The Borough Council is having a good deal of useful work carri-d out tinder No. 5 Ea pbymont Scheme. A large new drain is being opened along the east belt to take the flooded waters which hitherto caused inconvenience near Mr Caliari’s. The large drain on "the north belt is also being opined to the sea, and this drain will capture much of the overflow water "hich now givos trouble in Sewell »St, above Hampden Street, .Juilie Street is being constructed to join up Stafford and Hampden Streets, providing an extra route to deal with racecourse traffic. The cemetery is being subjected to a general clean up also, and several of the footpaths are to be tarred, while new ground is alro living cleared for further interments. The Borough Council lifts been putting op n ll available labour to carry on the several works referred to, and if will he possible to continue that policy for the remainder of the month, when the Xo. r> scheme likely to terminate, though it is probable pome thing similar will he required to replace it.

An inquest was held at the Police Station this forenoon, helore Air Lvans. District Coroner, touching the death of one Louis Singer, who was found dead in bis hut at' Rimu yesterday morning. Evidence was given by |)r. Hopkins, Constable Drummond, and Alessrs T. O’Connor and J. Smgenor. It appears the deceased who was about 50 years of age, moved to Riniu on Saturday last. About tile end of last year, following the death ol his wife in the North Island, lie came to Kanieri. and rejoined other members of the Singer family who are wellknown in that locality. He was a labourer and has been doing casual work of late. On Monday lie started working for the State Forest Service at tinplantation near Rimu, hence his rea. son for moving to that locality. He was seen about” on Monday evening in Rimu township, and' in the course of conversation complained he was not fooling well, suffering from internal pains, Tie was not seen about cm Tuesday. T. O’Connor who owned the hut where deceased resided, took an axe head there yesterday for the use of Singer, and discovered deceased lying on the bed fully clothed. J. Sur* gc-nor, a neighbour nearby was called, and on entering the lmt, it wfts seen the man was dead. The matter was reported by telephone to Constable Drummond at Kanieri who received authority from the Coroner to remove the body to Hokitika for a post mortem. This took place at the public morgue, and the medical evidence was to the effect that acute pneumonia was the cause of death, which apparently took place the day previously. A verdict was returned in accordance with the medical evidence, ihe deceased who was well known in the district enlisted for the South African War .‘kj years ago. Wad ham’s “Balanced Ration” Poultry Spice increases egg production without forcing. All Grocers and Stores. —Advt.