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Hokitika Guardian, 2 November 1931, Page 4

Tub well-attended meeting at the Town Hall on Friday afternoon in ICgaird' to unemployment, was able to draw up a schedule, of useful works to which attention might be given as labour was available. It was unfortunate, however, that particulars of land available for treatment a view to an extension of settlement, was not available, for it was chiefly in 'regard' 'to- greater utility of the land that Mr Coates has. hopes ot dealing most effectively with the problem of unemployment-. It will now be for the executive set up to deal actively with this aspect as soon as the information is available. The various proposals adopted by the meeting will supply various avenues for employment mostly of a directly useful purpose. These will require to be submitted to the Minister for Unemployment. The proposals with »»■ gaixl to prospecting for gold ■ will break new .ground, but it -is a. course of action long considered desirable, and put into practice should -bear good fruit. Useful roading works were also proposed and these should ibe helpful to development. But it can be appreciated if the men can be placed on the land permanently, there avill bo a definite step towards the ‘solution of the present situation. At the same time it will be realised that only a percentage of those out of work would have the bent or would be suitable men for farming. There will be in addition, many for whom J'vore congenial occupations will require to be found. Because of that fact, the scheme promoted by Mr Coatr-s must be made more elastic, and other work than- farming or thebreaking in of land, provided to meet flip necessities of. the classes of labour now seeking work.

Gentlemen! When patronising the Elite Billiard Parlour be Gentlemen. —: A dvt.

Mr Cecil Reese of Christchurch has joined the editorial staff of the “Guardian” commencing his duties to-day.

The annual meeting of delegates to the West Coast Centre of the N.Z. Bowling Association takes place at Greymouth oir Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.

The popularity of Community singspngs was exemplified in Wellington on Saturday night when the Town Hall was crowded to capacity with over three thousand enthusiastic patrons, while thousands overflowed - outside unable to gain admission, the occasion being/ a final session of the season and a farewell to Mr and Mrs Albert Russell, two of the leaders of the Community singsongs of the season. The proceedings were very enthusiastic and the reception given to the guests was of a most flattering nature,

A woman who entered a public telephone booth at the corner of Edgeware Road and Colombo Street on Tuesday was nearly blinded when she went to talk into the mouthpiece. Someone had almost filled it with pepper, which was blown into her face. She stumbled out of the booth and across the road, with water streaming from her eyes, and in considerable pain. She managed to get home without assistance. There she had to bathe her eyes with lotion and rinse her throat. Yesterday she will still troubled with her eves.

A quiet wedding of considerable local interest was solemnised in (the Basilica, Wellington, on the 29th. October, the contracting parties being Mary Margarett,, younger daughter oi Mrs Toker of Arahura and Lawrence HerlVrt Evans, of Hokitika. The bride who was given away by her mother was attended by her cousin, Miss J. Tokey, as bridesmaid, whilst Mr L. Beveridge of Wellington acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the morning room of Kircaldie and Stains, where a number of relatives were entertained by the bride’s mother. The happy couple later left on an extended motor tour 4 ,of both Islands.

Real snips in carpets squares, offer ing to-day at Addison's—Advt.

,Smart cretonne', zampa and linen beach hats in all sizes and designs Prices from 2/9 at McKays.—Advt.

This week’s special parcel at the Economic Crockery Shop: 1 round sponge tin, 1 cake sand soap, 1 biscuit cutter, 1 pot scrub, 1 apple cover, a v l for 2s 3d, at the Economical Crockery Shop.—P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Our new traced goods are now being displayed. Everything suitable for ’Xmas gifts. Organdi • throw-overs, duchess-sets, supper cloths, runners, cushions, aprons etc. McKay’s.—Advt.

Oliver and Buff are clearing their wliqle stock of boots and shoes, in readiness for summer stock arriving. Prices all cut down below cost.—Advt.

Spring cleaning time —Reductions are now offered in McKays’ furnishing department. Carpet and lino squares, Axminister hearth rugs, runners etc; all reduced.—Advt.

Patrons aro notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt.

Mr Joseph Cooper and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Mr W. Houston of Woodlands Dairy has reduced the price of milk to five pence per quart for prompt monthly payments.

Mr and Mrs E. H. Wethev, former residents of Hokitika, when the latter was chief accountant at the Bank of New Zealand, is on a brief visit, having arrived on Saturday evening.

New season’s tennis goods have arrived and this year’s prices are cheaper than ever. Beautiful rackets, well made and strung with good gut 12s 6d; other prices, 15s, 20s and 22s 6d. Call and inspect these goods at" Yarrall’s, Revel 1 Street.—Advt-

. The gale on Saturday increased as the day wore on, and out door gatherings had to be called off. The gale dropped during the night and Sunday broke fine and clear, a marked contrast to the experience of the previous day.

Guy Fawkes Day on Thursday next will be celebrated with a dance in the Soldiers’ Hall that evening. Music by the Gaiety Dance Band. Masks will be procurable at the door. Popular prices.

All kinds of taxi work undertaken, day or night, special trips to lakes, for particulars and prices ’phone 176. Thos. Moore, Park Street.—Advt.

The Directors of the Inter Wanganui Dairy Factory Company received so many applications -for the position of the youth for the factory, that they regretted only one appointment was available. The successful applicant was Mr Sid Diedrichs, son of Mr D. Diedrichs of Hokitika.

For those wishing 'to have their hair permanently waved, arrangements can be made with Miss P. .Dowell of The Divinia Toilet Salon for terms. A small deposit accepted, th<? balance in easy payments with no extra charge for terms. Ladies with falling hair would be advised to tiy Divinia hot oil treatment. Eyebrow arching, manicuring, facial packs and otlyer aids to beauty are all ably carried out in strictest privacy the Divinia; being a- Ladies Salon only.

A Salvation Army appointment which affects New Zealand is announced. It is that of Lieutenant-Commissioner Alfred Cunningham to be International iSecretary for Europe and the British dominions. This appointment has been rendered necessary through the breakdown of Commissioner Sowton, who was suddenly taken ill while on his way to conduct the annual congress in Sweden, and has not since been able to resume' his work at international headquarters. The new international secretary has served in South Africa and St. Helena and latterly had done valuable work in London in connection with the Army’s literary and publicity department.

Analyses of scores of milk samples last year have led the Dominion Analyst to the conclusion that the percentage of adulterated milk in the four., centres is small. His annual report states, however, that more .supervision in country districts would appear 'to be warranted. In other classes of foodstuffs examined at the Dominion Laboratory there was little evidence of serious adulteration. An inspection of' the report shows that the laboratory’s work covers a wide range, including several cases of supposed poisoning. Innumerable samples of so ls, rocks and reading materials were analysed during the year.

Alt Greymouth on Thursday night some time after 6 p.m. a six cylinder, four-door Essex s-dau, valued a,t £l5O, the property of Mr A. Kyle, was stolen from the lane at the rear of the Oriental Hotel. The car, which is of a faded green colour, was numbered 121-906. It. has several nickel-plated bars at the back to piotect .the ie,..r of the body from luggage, whilst i<t has no window in the door of the front side of the driver’s seat. The police would be pleased if any person hearing of the whereabouts or the abandonment of fth e car, would advise the nearest police station.

On Saturday morning there was another illustration of the dangerous nature of the railway crossing of Herbert Street, Greymouth, when the lorry of Messrs Ogilvie and Co., Ltd., was extensively damaged. At 10.5 a.m. the driver of the lorry, Mr J. James, pulled up near the crossing whilst the express from Hokitika was passing. He then proceeded to cross (the fine in the direction of the foundry, when the lorry was struck “amidships” by an engine on the other railway line' that was returning alone to the Elmer Lane yards. Hie approach of the locomotive to the crossing was hidden by the express from the view of the lorry driver, who escaped injury. The back wheels of the lorry were severely twisted whilst the body of the vehicle was also considerable damaged.