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Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1931, Page 4

Thj? fact that a- general election for Now Zealand is on the tapis, should ease the minds of many folk who have been professing great concern on the subject. In particular if it be decided to hold the elections, Labour will lose a subject, which has been well worried of late, and which will rob the platform orators of much burden of complaint. The suggestion, very properly, is that the .two major parties composing the Coalition Government should go to the polls as one party—practically a National Party—will however not bring so much comfort to the Labour leaders. It is conceivable that their organisation was hoping to see United and Reform candidates in opposition to each other, with the consequence that many triangular contests would result. There is .the obligation on the Coalition Government to see its revised national policy carried out, and with the elections ait hand the parties can, not take sides at .such ,a juncture. An election now in amity with a three year term of office ahead, might well lead to a more permanent union of the parties', and in the plight of the country if would appear to be best- for tbe Dominion. Financial problems are such to-day that all efforts should be concentrated on dealing with the vexed questions, and not upon party squabbles over lesser matters. The present Government is a strong team, probably n.s strong as could be chosen from all the candidates offering for the House, and it would he well to let the Cabinet work out its policy with as little delay as possible. There ha,s been much pinpricking about the suggested postponement of the elections, by those seeking to make political capital out of the situation, but many of them will be disappointed now to find that the elections will come to pass probably, and m?iny of the loudest talkers might he missing ait the roll call after the polls. Tn approaching a general election the .electors should recall the plain words of Mr Downde/Stewart when delivering the supplementary budget, ard realising the import of his review there should be no doubt about the mandate the country will give the Government at the polls. Up to the present tlmre is not any improvement in the national finances, rather the other way. that the gravity of the position calls for support to n safe Government tie members of which appreciate to the full the delicacy of the position.

Tile Grey Bowling Club is opening the season to-morrow afternoon. The Inter Wanganui Dairy Factory Co. is inviting applications trom youths for dairy factory work. Full particulars appear in this issue. The programme of the Westland Racing Club for the Christmas meeting appears in this issue. The stakes total £1250 and a silver cup.

See our full lange of knitted silk underwear including, pyjamas, nights, Princess slips and bloomers in X. 0.5., O.S. and Women’s size. Call early. Addisons.—Advt. For the last few days there has been a large number of cattle on the far south roads the destination being the Wataroa stock sale on Thursday. The cattle are reported to be a very fine lot.

For the concert and hail in the One Mile Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening in aid of the Humphrey’s school fund there lias been a capital concert programme arranged, while the music for the dance will b'e supplied by the Melody Orchestra.

A concert anj ball fn One Mile Hall qn Wednesday, October 28th in aid of Humphrey’s School Prize Fund. Admission 2/-. —Advt.

Guide Aleck, of the Fox Glacier Hostel, and Mr Coxhead left Weheka yesterday for the Mount Cook Hermitage, via the Copeland Pass. The trip is being made lor the purpose of obs wing the conditions of the Pass in preparation for the coming tourist season.

Messrs Oliver and Duff of Revolt Stieet are holding another bargain sale of the whole of their boots and bshoes. commencing on Thursday morning. The premises will be closed all day on Wednesday to enable the whole stock to lie marked down to figures that will astound customers.’

Readers are remind d of the grand presentation bail of the Kokatahi Football Club to be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening in the Kokatahi Hall. The music will be supplied by the Ross Orchestra, and the floor will be in first class order. The ladies’ committee have made arrangements for an excellent stipp.r.

Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. There was a good attendance at the dance held in the new hall at Weheka on Saturday evening. The hall was daintily decorated for the occasion with coloured streamers, which was the work of the staff of Messrs Sullivan Bros., who also served an excellent supper. Visitors were present from Hokitika, Christchurch and Mt. • Cook Hermitage.

■The Main South road between Hokitika and Weheka is in capital order. Quite a'.large number of men are now employed by the Public- Works. Department making improvements to the road, cutting out and widening some of the sharp corners of the road. Further south there are n large .number of men engaged in the work of,the extension of the Main South road.

The weather was fairly fine for the week end. On Saturday, after ram in the morning, nnd a substantial fall of sonw in the hill country, the night was fine, but a light rain fell in the early morning, the rest of the day being fine. Yesterday the weather was overcast, but it remained fine, though generally cloudy.

Those possessing the qualifications to entitle thorn to registration as electors should note that the supplementary rolls will close at 6 p.m. on the day that Registrars of Electors receive the writ. This is a provision in the Statute. No name can be added to the roll after the writ Ims been received. As soon as possible after the closing of the rolls, the supplementary rolls wpl be printed. The date on which nominations close and the date of polling day are set out in the writ.

A total of 136 infectious and other throughout the Dominion for the week ended October 18th, as compared with 106 the previous we'ek. Pneumonia influenza cases totalled 27 and deaths ten, as compared with 18 cases anr 8 deaths the previous week. To thPse totals the Canterbury district contributed 9 cases and 2 deaths (two cases and one death the previous week), and the Taranaki district 7 cases and three deaths (6 cases and I death the previous week).. Cases of diptheria were 24 as compared with II ; and of tuberculosis 28, as compared with 29, The latest in dress lengths ca n now be procured at McKays, including the new coin spot shantung, celanese and voiles.—Advt. We are now opening out new season’s millinery. Schroder and Co.— Advt. Influenza is prevalent. Protect yourself by inhaling “Nazol,” Disinfects the points of infection. Safe and sure. 120 rlosps for 2s 6d. 60 for Is 6d.—Advt. Beware of Bromides! Eat Yeaston Tablets for better health. Free from harmful habit-forming drugs. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. Why buy dear eggs? Preserve a supply while they are cheap. Sharland'f “Aloa” Brand Egg Preservative keeps them perfectly fresh. One bottle does 20 dozen.—Advt.

Weekly social St. Mary’s Club Rooms to-morrow evening at 8 o’clock. Admission Is—Advt. Entries for tiro Stock Sale at Arahura tomorrow (AVedneMay) appear in this issue. AT. Houston a>:.<l Co. will hold a sale at the Wataroa Sale Yards on Thursday next, October 29th. Ladies please note, a meeting of all members and intending members of the Hokitika Ladies Croquet Club will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday next, 29th. inst. at 3 o’clock.—Advt.

The Gael arrived on Saturday from Wellington and Grey mouth and after unloading yesterday, loaded up cargo for Eruce Bay and Okuru, sailing this morning for the latter posts. On her it turn the vessel sails for Nelson on Saturday. . *

1 Lines of interest just opened at Addisons, Ladies’ millinery, frocks, blouses and frants. Dress, materials and printed fujis and cotton goods.—Advt.

The Greymouth trotting meeting, and a number of church members gatherings took most of the travellers to the north yesterday while the motor boat races at Lake Kanieri in the afternoon attracted a large number of visitors.

While strolling along the shore at Lake Rotorua last week, Mr W. Light a patient at the sanatorium, had one of his feet seft’ded. The crust of earth over a hot spot gave way and his foot was plunged into boiling water. Ho was ablo to make his way back to tire sanatorium.

The Westland Hospital Board notify that written tender's will v, ° received for the purchase of three cottages on Reserve No. 473, Sewell Street, known as Ellis Cottages. Tenders close on Monday, November 16th. at 5 p.m.

The annual ball of the Kanieri Tennis Club was held last evening and proved very sucoessfu. An excellent supper was .served by the Ladies’ Committee and the floor was in first class order. Excellent music was provided and dancing was. kept going until the early hours.

Mr John Nelson, a resident of Mine Creek, Bailor, was admitted to the Westport Hospital on Thursday suffering from injuries caused by a fall of coal while be was working in the Alillerton mine. His injuries. were fortunately not very serious.

A schoomaster at Waiotahi, near Opotiki, Air F. K. Grant, wlu> was suffering from appendicitis, was carried by aeroplane from Opotiki to Auckland in two and a quarter hours on Saturday morning, and three-quart-ers of an hour after reaching the aerodrome was in bed in hospital. His wife accompanied him on the flin'ht, which was made in a three-seater Puss Moth . aeroplane.

A resident of Stiva, who made a tentative claim for £4lO from the Auckland Hospital Board for alleged negligence by an honorary surgeon seven yvgrs ago, and whose claim was repudiated by the Board, has now written demanding £I4OO. The Finance Committee reported at a meeting of the Board last week that the Board’s so.icitors had advised that in law the claim should have been' commenced within six years, so that even were negligence proved, neither the Board nor the surgeon was now liable.

The skeleton of a Maori who must have stood eight feet in height is reported by the “Marlborough Express" to have been found by Air Hamilton Pod wood, at Okaha, Pelorus Sound. Particulars of the discovery are not available, but it is believed that the local natives claimed to know the identity of the remains, which were accordingly re-interred. Dismissing the report with a. reporter, Air W. J. Elvy, of the Lands and Survey Department, who is making a study of the Maori history of Atari borough, said it recalled the traditional existence of a race of giants, known as the Rnpuwai, in the district. Some little time ago, said Al,r Elvy, he was informed by Air Peter AlcDonald (Alakjtanara-) that the tradition was quite clear amongst his people. The Bapuwai were reported to be of abnormal height and strength, so much so that in combat they were able to handle two ordinary men, taking one in each hand and clashing their heads together. Air Elvy thought that the discovery of the remains might possibly lead to the confirmation of the native tradition, hut it was a question requiring careful investigation. It was dangerous to jump instantly to a conclusion, for the skeleton might have been that of an abnormally tall, individ. ual in a tribe of quite ordinary stature. This week’s special parcel at the Economical Crockery Shop contains 2 white and gold cups, 2 white and gold saucers, 2 desert spoons, 2 desert forks, 1 jelly mould, all for 2s 3d at the Econmical Crockery Shop.—P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt. “Beauty that comes from health haf a gentle quality.’’ Pimples and coarse skin are caused by indigestion. To restore the skin to its original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three timerdaily. W. E, Williams, Chemist.— Advt