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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1931, Page 4

The Town Clerk notifies that a rebate of five per centum will be granted on all rates for the present year paid before 24th August (except sanitary fees). The weather which was very fine on Saturday was again fine yesterday bub generally cloudy. During the evening light rain began to fall, and it increased in volume as the night wore on, and there was a. steady downpour for several hours. The rain continued early this morning steadily. On Saturday, Mr M. Keenan, County Chairman, paid visit of inspection to the construction of the Kumara Junction to Chesterfield road. About 20 men and five drays are on the work, j in respect to which satisfactory progress is being made, and a useful road is being constructed. The expenditure involved is £1,150. t There are 20 dozen ladies’ hose to be cleared at half price for cash at Schroders Stock-taking Sale. A number of ladies’ jerseys to be cleared at half pree. —Advt. Men’s heavy fleecy lined singlets, usually. 4s lid and 3s lid, now to clear at Is lid. ' McKays.—Advt. Addisons’ bargain table is a real magnet. Call and see for yourself some of the snips which are being replaced each day.—Advt. School children need energy ! Red Diamond 0-tis supplies abundant energy. -■Nourishing 1 Sustaining!—Advt.

The Druids concert and hall which was to have been hold at Kanieri on Wednesday, August 12th., lias been postponed until Sept. lGth. The fortnightly gas cooking demonstration will take place at the Soldiers’ Hall at 2.30 o’clock to-morrow afternoon. . Mrs G. Heinz, demonstrator, will prepare the following : —Vanilla rolls, date scones, pies, waffles. Messrs Oliver and Duff are continuing their clearing sale for one more week, and have made many additional reductions on some lines to enable the whole stock to be cleared. These values will never be beaten and should be seen when they will be fully appreciated.—Advt. On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, and gives them* greatei expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than 'by means of some beautiful and appropriate, gift or floral tribute, which you can procure, at most reasonable cash prices, ■ from the “Heartsease” Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Phone 211, and discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over.—H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt. A fleet of high-speed water taxis will make an appeairance on the Auckland Harbour next summer, the first of these craft, a mahogany runabout' fitted with a folding hood and, propelled by a 100 h.n, to 200 h.p, Motor, is . now under construction' iai Auek* land, and will be ready to fylke the water in .OctSßerJ .Five ’ others are* to. be built for delivery during''the'summer. Each water taxi will be in charge of a uniformed driver, who will have a financial interest in the venture'/ The service, the first of its kind in New Zealand, will be run on similar lines' to those in England," the United' States, and Australia, where these high-powered craft receive profitable patronage from pleasure-seekers, tourists and business people who demand rapid transport day night.

After a number A delays, due to the late arrival in Australia of parts of his motor-car, Mr Nor mam (“Wizard’’) Smith is to arrive in Auckland in October, according to advice received in New Zealand this week by C. C. Wakefield and Company, Limited, says the “New Zealand Herald.” The manager of the Auckland branch of the company, Mr L. J. Harley, states that Mr ►Smith has notified the' head office that he intends to proceed to the Ninetymile Beach, North Auckland, where he :,s to make his attempt on the world’s land speed record shortly after arrival in Auckland. Preparations for the attempt have been made by the Auckland Automobile Racing Club, Limited, which is to control the event, having been empowered by the Auckland Automobile Association, the authorised representative of the English and International controlling authorities, to do

A \Vogtport correspondent referring to the coal miners trouble there says the union miners’ main objection to the tribute system—the cause of the dispute which has thrown the whole of the mines in the Buffer district idle—is that it threatens seriously the conditions which exist in mines worked by union labour. 'A tribute miner contracts to deliver coal to a certain place and at ai certain price. He lias no fixed hours, and is thus able to produce much more coal per man than the union miner. There are no separte sets of regulations regarding the working of “wot” or “dry” places in the mine for the- tribnter. His pace is unrestricted by the conditions which allegedly protect the union man ; privileges in the working of dangerous or difficult portions of the mine he forgoes for increased production and better money than comes the way of the 'unionist; and in place of the underviewers, deputies, and: hatch of officials who supervise the safety of the miner, the tribnter takes his own precautions; lie does nis own timbering. In fact, the tributer works under conditions which make the unionist fearful that sooner or later he will lose the concessions which for years have been hard fought for. In Westport ,it is being realised more than ever that the system will spread, and there are hopes that the Government will step in and impose some restrictions on the tribute miners in • order to . bring the conditions under which they work into line with those of the union mines, for the unions are emphatic- that they will leave no stone unturned to wipe out the system.

Special reductions in beddings, single bed 29s 6d, double bed 49s 6d. Pillows from 2s 6d, at McKays sale.— Aclyt. Special line of white and gold breakfast cups a' 3d each, just landed at the Economical Crockery Shop, also large size breakfast plates 4d each. Be wise and secure these bargains today. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. See Addisons’ window display for real snips in winter coats, fashionable tweed and face cloths with handsome fur collar and cuffs. All ' new stock. Call to-day.—Advt. Judge Ware Enamel Kettles from 2 pints to 8 pints now in stock- at tlie Economical Crockery Shop. Also Judge Ware Saucepans. Call and inspect these lines to-day. P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt. % Men’s fancy and plain half hose. Usual price 4s 6d. Now clearing from Is to 2s lid, also men’s striped ties, usual price 4s 6d, sale price Is lid to 2s lid at McKays,— Advt.

Don’t miss the old time and modern dance assembly to-night in the Soldiers’ Hall. Ladies Is, gents Is Gd. Time and tide waits for no man. The first waltz starts at 8 o’clock at the old time and modern dance assembly to-night. Don't come late and then want an extension of programme. Members pf the Ladies’ Committee of the Hospital Ball will be making their usual annual call on householders during the next few days. The insurances on the fire at Kanieri on Saturday morning were £l5O on the house, £SO on furniture and £75 on piano, all in the Victoria Company. The Gael arrived from Bruce Bay on Sunday morning at 7 o'clock with, a cargo of sheep. The vessel sails for Wellington to-morrow with a cargo of timber. News ; was recently received from Clogher Head:, County Louth, Ireland, recording the death at a ripe old age of Katherine Kinvain. Deceased was a sister of the late Mrs M. Dwan of Hokitika, and Mrs Dolph of Greymouth, and of Mr Peter Kirwan senior of Hokitika. On Saturday evening the members of the Rival Football Club met in McIntosh's Club Rooms to make a presentation to their fellow member Mr F, Carter who is shortly to be married. Representatives of the Referees Association, Excelsior Football Club, and the Rinm Football Club were also present. In the unavoidable absence of the President, Mr .J. Mclntosh, Mr M. Houston junr, with a few well ohosen remarks congratulated Mr Carter on the step ho was about to take and asked him to accept a liandisome set of hair brushes. Mr Carter suitably replied. During the evening numerous toasts were proposed . and responded to by those present, and the singing of Auld Lang Syne concluded a very pleasant function. At a meeting of the Buller Hospital. Board last week Mr G. M. Powell, secretary, pointed, out that the ex- | penditure was greater than the estimated amount. The Director-General of Health had written in respect to this. It was evident that the board’s serj vices could not be maintained, on the reduced finance allowed. So far- the. donations received towards the further £7O required to pay for the X-ray had amounted, to £25: It was decided to ask the Progress League to help collect more for this object. The Returned Soldiers’ Association offered to hand in £33 collected from the sale of poppies, provided the money was spent on employment for unemployed returned soldiers. This was agreed to. It was decided that in future probationer nurses be signed on for one year only before their appointment man confirmed. Splendid range of S4.in, • Tailors Tweed to be cleaied at 5/6 per yard—This is vary suitable for making ladies’ coats, or boys’ suits, at Schroder and Co’s, Stock-taking Sale.—Advt.