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Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1932, Page 4

According to the views expressed by -Ur A. Spencer, who recently represented Auckland Employers Association at the International Labour Conference at Geneva, many of the European representatives at Geneva were there not for the good of the world at large, but for their own selfish political purposes. Goodwill and sincerity arc absolutely necessary to-day if any permanent cure is to be found for our present troubles. But those are two qualities in which most European representatives, at Geneva seem to he deficient. But there is more to it than that. Full discussions took place at the conference upon many question« affecting labour, hours of work, rates of pay, measures to make improvements in working conditions and to raise the standard of living, and also upon important schemes dealing with economic problems which nations are faced with throughout the world. But it does not seem liko’v that a solution of these problems which are affecting the different nations would he the means of improving the conditions of work in Australia and New Zealand. The fact of the matter is that condition,s in three two countries, the Dominion and tli'e Commonwealth of Australia, are so far ahead of those obtaining in European countries that in the ordinary course of events years or even generations must, elan 0 before they improve sufficiently to bring the mas ■ of tho people up to our own 'standards of living. UruVw Those' loir, (•iihistane.es he found it difficult, n»d also imnoreilJe, to make one single anggref inn likelv to lit In this country, or to roc aie’ for the Fmrlhlisoeakinrr nations from these m«lWenoos, at all events not unless European nations bring their conditions more into liro with cur own.

The Gael arrived 011 Saturday afternoon from the north and io due to sail this afternoon -at 4 oclock if the sea permits, for Wellington.

Look out for a big sale of millinery now in progrens, wonderful bargains. Tho opportunity of a life time uon’t miss it at Schroder’s.—Advt.

A dance in aid of the Koiterangi Tennis Club will be held in tho ball on Wednesday July 6. Modern and old time dances will be included; good supper and music.

Butter, sugar and flour comprises the Ist. prize at the R.S.A. euchre in the Soldiers’ Hail on Tuesday night. The 2nd. prize’ is f ton of coal. A good night's elitertalinment.

Advice was received by Dr Adams, Government Astronomer,- of the discovery of Mr Geddes, a well-known observes, in Otekura, Otago of a new comet. It was first observed on Friday the position being given as 9fir lomin ascension, decreasing, and 84 deg. 36min declination decreasing, magnitude 10, with a brighter nucleus.

J. Munroe, skipper of the trawler Dorothy M, declares that he and two members of the crew saw a sea monster on the run lrom Three Kings to North Cape on Monday evening, states an Auckland corr. opondent. The monster rose almost perpendicular from the water until thirty feet of the carcase protruded. There was no sign of fin or tail and the fish, which was about fifty yards away, appeared ns round as the trawler’s funnel. It broke water four times altogether,

For hotter quality hose, inspect opp complete stock of wool, Ijle, pure silk at W. H, Stopforth’s,—Advt

After several adjournments, cases in which two hotelkeepers and Ashburton •agents for liquor were charged with bleaches of the licensing regulations regarding the taking of order,} and tile delivering of liquor, within a noliceneo district, came on again before Mr C. R. Orr Walker, at the Magistrate’s Court. All were withdrawn by,the police. The informations were laid at the same time as the charge against the Ashburton Club and M.S. A., and in the first instance were adjourned pending the appeal in the case in which the club was sluccessful.

Durng Friday night or early Saturday morning, unsuccessful attempts were made by some person or persons to force entries into Mr E. McDonnell’s bond store and the shop of the West Coast Fanners’ Co-operative Dairy Factory in Whall Street, Greymouth. The four padlocked doors of the bond store were all interfered with, and the padlock on the main door was burst open, but the ordinary lock held. Tho attempt on the door of the Dairy Factory was made with a sharp instrument which damaged the panel without forcing the door.

A collision between a motor bus and a motor lorry took place early Sunday morning at Coal Creek, the bus running into the lorry which war, stationary, the driver being engaged in adjusting the lights. The bus, although fairly extensively damaged about the radiator and lamps, w,as able to proceed on its way. Mr Scott’s lorry, however, was knocked into the ditch and it was Sunday morning before it could be extricated. At the time of the accident, visability was bad due to rain and apparently the driver of the bus did not see the unlighted lorry. The passengers in the bus escaped with a few minor abrasions and shock, although Miss K, Crowe received an injury to the leg,

The death took place at Grey mouth on Saturday, of Mrs Bignell, wife of Mr Henry J, Biignell the well-known contractor, and a member of the Canterbury Education Board. Deceased had been ill for only two days. A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, the late Mrs Bignell tame to New Zealand fifty-nine years ago, landing at Oamaru and for the past forty-five years she had been resident of Greymouth. She was 71 years of age. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs M. Bailey (Wellington), Mrs C. Judison (Cust), Mrs G. Joyce and Miss E. Bignell (Greymouth), and three sons, Charles (Westport), George (Timaru), and Henry (Petone).

Brighten your home with the beautiful and inexpensive . tulips, dahlias, anemones and gladioli now showing at Addisons. —Advt,

Hajr kept in healthy and brilliant condition by using Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle from W. E. Williams, Chemist,—Advt.

No expense has been spared in making Cherimal (double strength) Cough Balsam the one and only sure remedy for nil coughs and colds. You can reap'tho benefit by getting your bottle of Cherimal now from Messrs. Gooch and Co’s store. Be sure to nek for Cherimal. Two shillings and sixpence per bottle.—Advt.

Special reductions are now being made qn our beautiful stock of millinery; every bat is reduced in price for cash at F, Schroder and Co. —Advt,

Doping tho stomach can’t cure a cold in the head. That’s illogical. For such ailment you need the com-mon-sense s eientilic remedy—Nazol. Treats it as tho points of infection. Gives prompt relief. 60 dose s for Is 6d. 120 doses for 2s Gd.—Advt.

Mr James O’Brien, M.P., will address a. public meeting at the Town ii.,11 to-uiorrow evening at 8 o’clock.

Addison’s have opened up some new shades in wool, including llair.e, orange, blue, emerald, bottle green and rust.

A warning to trespassers at Ferguson’s is published in this a-:sue by Messrs A. and G. Elcock.

Hokitika Old Girls basket ball teams are requested to practice at the Kiwi shed, Tancrcd Street tonight at 6.30 o’clock.—Advt.

Watch for Maekay and Son’s announcement of a monster clearing sale at the end of the week, when great bargains will be given.—Advt.

The local aeroplane piloted by Mr A. Nancekivell set out for Christchurch this morning at 10.30 o’clock, but returned an hour later to the aerodrome.

The body of Thomas Phelan, who jumped into the Grey river on the nigt of Friday June 10th, and was drowned was recovered this morning on the beach at South Beach, Greymouth.

The funeral of the late Miss Christina Mulvihill took place on Saturday afternoon to Hokitika cemetery. There was a representative attendance of mourners including a good contingent from Kumara district. The Rev. Father Finorty conducted tbo service at the graveside,

A, motor collision occurred in Re r ell Street on Saturday evening at about '6.30 o’clock, when an Austin motor, driven by Mr J. Kerr, senr., collided with, a Hupmobile ear driven by Mr D. Kerr, junr. Nobody was injured, although Mr Kerr, senr., received a shaking. The right wheel and side of tiie Austin were damaged while the bumper bar and a mudguard of the other machine were dented in.

The village of Wairoa, which was buried 46 years ago in the Tarawera eruption was violently shaken by an earthquake on Tuesday morning, just before daybreak. The earthquake was accompanied by a terrific noise, which caused consternation among the inhabitants, but although the shaking continued for may seconds no damage was done.

New stock of men’s Le Roy oil coats, butterfly capes, roadman coats, leggings etc. at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

Ces. Williams and his “Happiness Boys’’ who comprise the Rivals Dance Band report that a first class musical programme is O.K. for the Rivals and Rovers Oombined Dance in the All 'Saints’ Hall on Wednesday night. The hockey girts will provide an excellent supper and the popular prices of gents 2s, and ladies Is 6d should appeal to lovers of dancing.

The weather on Saturday afternoon was wet and stormy, with occasional hail ehovvers. This continued during the night, a northerly blowing. There wo 3 no improvement yesterday it being cjld and showery throughout, Last night the unpleasant conditions still continued and to-day was showery with a cold wind blowing. Rain fell every, day last week, the fall totalling over 5J inches.

A collision occurred, about five o’clock on Saturday morning, in Tainui Street Greymouth. Mr E. J. Bundle was driving his car out of Town Belt when a hearse, belonging to Mr H. A. Thompson, undertaker of Hokitika, met it in a collision. The front axle of Mr Bundle's car, and the front mudguard, sustained damage, but the extent of damage to the hearse, was confined to the bumper which was twisted. •>

It is very easy to catch a cold, says mother. Father cays it is! very easy to get lid of it. Go to Messrs Gooch and Co.’s store and buy a bottle of Clierimal (double strength) Cough Balsam, for an outlay of two shillings and sixpence.- It very soon cured mine, says father. Get your bottle now.—Advt.

Advice has been received by the Vicar of Ail Saints’ (the Rev. H. J. W. Knights) that the Bishop of Bhristchurcb, Dr Campbell West Watson, is in the hospital awaiting an operation for tonsilitis. Consequently the Bishop’s visit to the West Coast will have to bo postponed, and the Confirmation which was to have been held in All Saints’ Churchc on Sunday, July 17th., and also the Mothers Union Festival on Tuesday, July 19th., will also not be held until a later date.

Special line of boys fancy jerseys, fit for boys one to six. Clearing cash price 3s lid at IV. H. Stopforth’s. -r-Advt.

Safety first. Remedy colds promptly and efficiently—they might develop into more serious chest and lung complaints. Use Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Brakes up the worst cough or cold. Sold everywhere Is fid, 2s fid and 4s fid.—Advt.

For that irritating flatulence after oating try X-AN Mixture, X-AN freshens up the stomach glands, multiplies the digestive juices, purifies the blood and restores the muscular •action to the intestines thus ensuring proper elimination. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

First aid for Coughs, Odds, Influenza WOODS’ GREAT PEPPFRMINT CURE