The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is in corporated the West Coast Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1932. THE PRINCE’S APPEAL.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1932, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is in corporated the West Coast Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1932. THE PRINCE’S APPEAL.

iHjj Prince of AY ales did the Empire a gieat service hv his appeal to the youth of Britain last month, at a memorable gathering of 10,000 nu-.-s and girls at Albert Hail. Prince Edj ward has been called our greatest ambassador, for time and again ne has voiced his views, on Empire traue, and done his bit in the urge towards increased overseas trading. His t language in his latest utterances was plain—it was a model of concise and deep Judgment. Although ibis talk ( was intended mainly for lijs vast audience in the ball and within reach of the wireless broadcast, the virile , message applies to all parts of the Empire. It is well to stir up me , young minds to the duties and tasic ahead. The youth of the world in general are not having a bright time at the moment. The depression lias levelled out the jobs of their elders,' and there is an army of unemployed, and little chance of the juniors finding places in trades and occupations when they go out into The battle of life. Yet the youth are seeking service, the highest duty possible leading to a resolution of our economic ills. How is the barrier to full service to be overcome ? The Prince said that now was youth’s opportunity —to discover knowledge, to conquer sickness and to right wrongs. In effect that means to be good citizens, conforming to' the needs of the times, and doing their duty in whatever sphere is open. The Prince realised the difficulties of the times, and in particular that they were not going to pass quickly. He said: “We are now facing a few months of grin and 1 bear it; we must train for a Jong | effort. The world is sick with doubt, and weary with disappointment.” Those brief sentences sum up the issues of the times. There are real difficulties, and because they are not being overcome quickly, the impatient show signs of revolt, and i there is weariness in the land. That state of affairs is the same all over the world where the aftermath of tlip war has revealed the burdens of debt j to be carried, and the consequent poverty of the nations to meet their obligations with the case and comfort of pro war times. The people of . the war time generation had their i sufferings and uncertainties, and those stringent feelings are being passed on now to the rising generation. But tin* Prince asks the youths not to hedowncast, hut. to face the position, 1 and manfully to tight to overcome tVc I besotting tronh'es. It is we,ll that the y< utli should ponder those tilin'* 7 * lor youth is p"one to turn too re-a-dilv to the pleasure:; of life and .neglect tlio duties. Duty is not, always pleas- J ant nor acceptable, luif (lie world stale to-day shows I hat il cannot he thru while oppressed with t lie burdens of the war’s aftermath. The I’riuee has issued a i-:d l "in | ' '"'v :-• ■< T 1

has u'jven the youth of Britain in particular a rallvjug point. We mw now bow Ihe ’ UiM'orhi n-1 d ,v iug

better wilh new affairs. There i- a silver linin' a( Home and heartened by the Prince’• anneal I lie yout h of I lie ()bl Count’-- will now liti’-e (.lie opportunity la film t inn as the I’rili'e advises, and so belli to reefm-o Dm national ennlidei 7 -e to Unit biuli pu> uncle which will assure a reign of prosperity and all round betterment.

With the filling of the Mines portlolio again it is to be hoped the new Minister will overhaul the machinery of his Department- and that it is in full working order again as soon as possible. Mr D. Jones, the exMinister, gave evidence of being a live wite in the brief occupancy of the position, but being turned down by the electors, way was made for Mr McMillan, the new Minister, who mav or may not know more about mining . than Mr Jones. The ms; mentioned did not profess to know it great deal, hut lie gave promise of being a good administrator, and ir' the new Minister acts similarly lie has' opportunities to go far. So much is being heard about gold mining of late that in these difficult times the Government cannot ignore it. What is being done is mainly by the effort of private enterprise. There is every reason for the State to join in and help cnLerpri.se where the prospects are inviting. The different Mining or Prospecting Associations on the Coast should unite in an -invitation to theMinister to come amongst us, and learn first hand what is required. It would be in the interests of the country tit at the Minister should be in touch with those eudeavouting to promote and develop' gold mining, anS glean the local knowledge necessary of the several mining centres. The country needs the gold which can be produced, and every opportunity to increase the output should have encouragement from the Department. Such a tour would be educational for the Minister, who could give to the country an official report of what he bud gleaned fltt-d of t-lifi future possiblitlea. The visit in that way would be a stimulus, and give an impetus to gold mining on the West Coast,

Returned Soldiers’ Euchre, Tuesday at- 8 o’clock in Soldiers’ Hall. The Leap Year Ball is the talk of the town among both young and old. It will he too good to be missed. in tile -New Zealand University examinations, chemistry, AY. Ridland (son of Mr and Mrs S. AY. Ridland of AA r eld Street) has passed his final section for the B. Sc. degree. Rejuvenation at your back door. A isit Kokatalii with the Black Hand on AA ednesday night, and later finish treatment at the Toaroha- Hot Springs. —Advt. Schroder’s big clearing, sale is now 7 drawing to a close. Frocks reduced from 10s 6d up. Hats reduced from 5,s 6d up. Ladies’ hose reduced to Is 6d up. Ladies’ gloves reduced to Is up for the last few days. Men’s sox to be cleared Is 3d up. Men’s ties reduced to l s up. Linen collars reduced to 9d up. Boy’s suits all at half price for the last few days. At Schroder’s great clearing sale. Now is your time to purchase. A meeting of the R.S.A. Ladies’ Committee along with all ladies willing to assist with the Leap Year Ball wi.) be held in the iS-oldieis’ Hall next AA’ednesday evening at 7.30 o’clock,— Advt,

To-morrow at the Kokatalii yards, AA . Jeffries and Co., will offer a particularly large entry of fat stock, com prising young cattle, fats, weaner pigs, sheep and flock rams. The sael 'commences at 1 p.m. sharp. Ladies! Aou are invited to inspect full range of winter overcoats and jumper -suits in all sizes. Mr Clark, Duncan’s Sample Room. Final day, Tuesday, 23rd. February.— Advt. “There is a gold rush occurring in the cities at the present time,” said Mr F. Hamilton, of a firm of Australian gold refiners, who is in New Zerjland on busiiien*. “People who have old jewellery are selling it in large quantities.” Anything containing gold is readily saleable, and Mr Hamilton has obtained as much a,s four shillings’ worth of it from a gilt picture frame. This trade in jewellery is not, according to Mr Hamilton, because people are in desperate straits, but because gold ornaments have gone out of fashion, and they are being reconverted into bullion.

Mullins Fal's, “the highest and 1 most beautiful i n AA'estland,” to quote from Dr. Bell’s geology of North AAestlrl’id. One hour’s walk from Toaroha Springs Hut. The safest way to get there, vi a the Big Ball at 1 Kokatalii in aid ol Toaroha hut and baths re-building fund. Plenty of novel ty dances. Advt. Hon! Our .suits are superior to most others and are being ottered at ispeeial cash prices. Call early. W. 11. Stopl'orth’s.— Advt. Ibe very latest in shirts, with two semi-still collars to mnitch, priced I rom (is lid. AV. 11. Stopforth’s. Advt. -At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality. The most up-to-date equipment for hair waving, shampooing, and other treatments lias been installed, and your most exacting requirements have been eater, d for. Miss Zilia Stephens, Revel! Slice:.—Advt.

Help the R.S.A. and come along io the euclirc on Tuesday night. Hood prizos are a good night’s entertainment for 2s at the Soldiers’ Euchre on Tuesday night. All roads lead to the Soldiers’ Hall next Monday night, February 29t1i., tor the Leap Year Ball. The Railway Department .notify that on Wednesday the 4.45 p.m. Grey-inouth-Hokilika train will be delayed and leave Gieymouth at 5.30 p.m. Steps to prevent ice cream vendors from ringing bells within the cminry are to he taken, the ,Hutt County Council decided at a recent meetm-. Councillor J. M. Whiteman remarked: “It we get too many ot them, the people will he thinking that we have the carillon.” Returned Soldiers’ Euchre, ' Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, February 23rd., at 8 o’clock. Ist. prize, pair of Finlay’s double hod sheets; 2nd. prize, Jdoz. white hath towels; 3rd. prize, linen table cloth 4th. prize, coloured bordered table doth. Good prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt. For reliable oil coats, butterfly capes, leggings and roadman’s coats, try us and have satisfaction. W. IT. Stopforth’s.—Advt. Patrons are notified that cream may now he purchased as usual in any quantity a* the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. A wonderful display of toys of all descriptions can be «?en at the Economical Crockery Shop, including dolls’ prams, dolls, all sizes; wooden toys in great variety, tennis racquets, beach balls, gun sets, teddy bears, golliwogs, play balls, aeroplanes, motor cars, menagerie railway .gets, also exclusive firework novelties, Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Glorious “high-lights" in your hair by using Rachel 'flair Tonic. Preserves beauty and prevents greyness. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.