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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1932, Page 4

;Sinoe a tariff wag is in operation ncross the Irish Sea the- assessment - of the economic strength of the parties assumes importance. Last year the Free State exported goods worth £36 millions of which £35 millions were sold to Great Britain. The latter’s exports to the Free- State were valued at £32 mi’Jions. On values, therefore, the co’rtp.at s~ems evenly drawn. When the relative- importance of the two trader? are compared; however, the overwhelming advantage of Britain is apparent. , The Free State does 96 per cent, of her total! export track with Britain but Britain’s exports to the Free, State -are only 8 per cent, of British, total exports. Thus the British market is 12 time-s more important to the Free .State than the latter’s market is to Britain. No wonder the Irish farmer, who will' suffer most in the. first place, is apprehensive. Yet, from the tone of British public opinion Mr de Valera could still avert economic ruin: for his c-Oirntry by substituting for his policy of defiance and repudiation. Latest.reports do not admit of any hope that he will listen to reason-. Whether he 'does or does not he has 0 Beady created a dangerous poOitical -situation,, between the Irish Republican Army and others irre-coricilables on the one hand, and the farmers on the other. >

Every comfort and a good n'ght’s entertainment, with good : priz:s for the, winners at the Returned 'Soldiers' As-, sociation on Tuesday night.

The Hokitika O'd Gi'.-ls Basket-hall Club >vil'l hold an invitation, annual dance in All Saints’ Hall on Monday, August 3rd.—‘Advt.

A 32 piece, bine bordered di nr or set is the first prize at.the Returned Soldiers’ Association Euchre on Tuesday night. . 1 . . '/ , v

Good quality, 80in. whitebait "netting at, 2s 6d a yard-now procurable at Ajdd.isons.—Advt.

: A me'eting of Hokitika Old Girts Basketball Club will be held to-night at 7 o’clock at Mr, D. son’s residence: Hall Street.—Advt. , ;■ ■

Tennent’s advise that their optician will be in attendance at their Hokitika shop on Thursday next, 21st irist., and may b e consulted on all your optical requirements. Make your appointment now.—Advt.

The fortnightly gas cooking exhibition wilt be given in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow afternoon commencing at 2.30 o’clock when Mrs Heinz will prepare the following menu:—Ginger cake, melting moments, apple tart, shell pies, girdle scones, waffles. ■ ' .

B.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, July 19th, at 8 o’clock, Ist. prize, 32 piece blue bordered Dinner Sbt; 2nd, prize, large: Suit Case; 3rd. prize, Pocket Torch * 4th. prize, Hot Water Bottle.. Good prizes.' Admission 2ft, —Advfc.

Arrested on Friday, two young men Thomas ' Hill, aged', twenty-four, and Thomas Adolphus , Whale, aged twentyioar, appeared before Mr E; Stratford J.P., on Saturday morning, charged cha'a, on June 27, at Blaketown, they ’.jroke into the dwelling of Hannah ilackman and stole a silk han'dhag ontaining £l24'in notes. They were remanded to appear on Monday,. July 25. Bail was allowed in;, the ; sum of 2210 eocli and one surety each of £2OO or two of £IOO. Men’s oil coats, leggings and workmen’s capes guaranteed to keep out the rain. Ab Addison’s usual keen prices.—Advt. ••/"'? The Westport : “Times” office (evening paper) caught fire this morning about 12.50 o’clock. v The- outbreak appeared to begin in the centre of the The Fire Brigade got the mastery in about half an hour. The extent of the damage could not then hi) assessed, and. it was not known whether tli'e fire .would interfere,,with publication to-day. It is to be hoped that it will not have proved so -serious. The paper is owned by Mr T. Williams. In 1910' the office was damaged when a wall fell on it, arid in 1929* the earthquake, caused a week’s stoppage in publication. 4

■ With the good weather prevailing there is every prospect o.f an early run of whitebait in the local river Wise fishermen wll have their nets ready in case of emergency, Paterson’s , ( are offering the correct mesh netting in 30in. at Is 9d and 2s 3d yard, This is ft proved netting and new season’s stock and, intending fishermen would be wise to procure , early,—Advt,

Mr S, S, Dean (chairman of' the Managemen Committee of the N.Z. Rugby Union) and Mr H. Leith (Treasurer of N.Z.R.U.), arrived, a Greymouth yesterday from Westpprt, and 'left to-day by train for Christchurch en route to Wellington. At Westport on Saturday Mr Leith:,re:ereed the Bulier-Marlborough smateh. During their stay here the visitor'.; held a conference/ with the West Gbast Rugby Union Executive on matters connected with the Rugby code ijn this district;

Messrs W. Hardie, managing director, of the Westport-Stock ton Coal Comphy, W. A. Flavell, general manager Westport Coal Company, T. 0. Bishop, secretary of the Mine-Owners’ Federation; C., 0. Curtis, Christchurch manager Westport Coai Company; A. E. H. Christie, secretary to the Grey Valley Colleries, Ltd., arrived at Greymouth by Saturday’s express and later left for Westport, where the? will to-day sit in conference with the miners’ representatives regarding the new award for the West Coast Coal mines. There is scarcely a home where the double strength Cpugh Balsam is not unquestionably accepted as standihu. for health and freedom from colds. People everywhere acdlaim it. Wh\ not join the happy throng? Call a’ Messrs Gooch and Co’s store and get your bottle without delay.—Advt.