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Hokitika Guardian, 29 January 1927, Page 2

l-\' tlie wonders of wireless a new development is taking place which should ho of great value to New Zetdiuid in general and Westland in particular, l ests are now being made in Persia ol a new process lor prospecting for oil -and minerals. The cable teles us, tiiat the invention will save immense sums by replacing the present costly methods. 'I lie application of electricity to see underground for the treasuies which lie below, open out another and greater page in tno romance of mining. The tedious 'and costly methods ol prospecting by blind stabbing means, it it be possible to dispense witn them, will be a great boon for the future. The new invention calls Jor scientific direction, and its practical application opens out a very promis>ng vista for the future, ii it proves a success where now being tried, the Government of New Zealand should lose no time in acquiring the rights tor this country. New Zealand is so highly mineralised that any cheaper methods of prospecting for minenJ.s "ill bo an immense boon. There are

wide fields for operation for coal, gold i allc f in particular, and the Coast 3 "Inch is said to yield specimens of every known minerals in the world, would appear to be an ideal locality ’ 011 "'hith to begin field operations, once t the success of the new diving methods [ are assured. Naturally the effect .all . over the world will be wonderful, and , ** i s possible this great discovery may lead to a remarkable transformation in world affairs. But hero at least with a country teeming with mineral wealth. New Zealand should be one of the earliest objectives for electrical prospecting once the new methods gn e promise of real results under effective control. The invention is another reminder that the wonders of electricity are still far from being exhausted, anil tivat it still carries in its train many more wonders which time and practical application will reveal, so that as the decades roll by this wonderful world will grow more wonderful still.

Mr and Mrs A, Thorpe and family insert two notices of thanks in this issue.

Miss C. Wylie, A.T.C.L., notifies she has resumed teaching at her residence, Knnieri. Hie Ross P.S.A. will be held in the Methodist Church Ross at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday. Everybody invited. Alexander Hvnins.

At 'Wednesday’s meeting which marked the jubilee ol the Immgahua County Council, that body having been formed in C 877, appropriate references were made to the anniversary.

While crossing the river from Cobden to Rlaketown in a. boat on Thursday evening, Mrs T. Negri, of Rlaketown, tripped in the boat and fell, breaking her right arm.

Mr H. M. Collision, surgeon dentist who left this morning by the express for Christchurch on the first stage of his holiday and busi-ness jaunt to America and ’England, notifies that during has absence, ]\!r W. T. Keosiug wiTI be in charge of his practice in Hokitika.

Flic re was quite a large exodus by the express this morning, holiday makers making the return journey, scholars returning to their schools, and others, including the Deputy-Mayor. Mr 11. M. Coulson. who left on a trip to America. A large number are expected to arrive from the East Coast, by the express tins evening.

Archdeacon Julius visits J lokitika today and will be the preacher at All Saints to-morrow evening. The Archdeacon. while here will discuss the

question of making Kninara a separate ■Cure. The Archdeacon will he leaving here for the South on M omlay. Owing to the Archdeacon’s visit there will not he any service at Kadicri to-mor-row. Talented Maori Singers and Orators are accompanying the General Superintendent of the Methodist- Home Missions. Rev. A. -1. Sea mer, on his tour throughout this District and an opportunity will he, given local people to hear a marvellous story of the romance, tragedy and triumph of Maori and Home Missions and to see and hear the party in weird wniatas (so lilom heard by Europeans) sacred poi action songs, hymn singing. Maori greetings and speeches etc. at the Home Mission anniversary rallies as advertised in this issue. The dismantling and overhauling ol the air compressor and Cameron pump at- the State mine is still in progress. 'When the overhaul i.s completed the plant will he transported to Dobson, where it should arrive early next week. Meanwhile the necessary concrete foundations are being prepared at Dobson and Hie plant will on arrival, he reereeled as soon as possible. It was reported on Thursday that pumping would not actually commence until a fortnight or three weeks lienee. If that is correct the mine is likely to remain in a flooded condition for a eonsidera hie t imo.

In this issue appears the railway timetable for the Hokitika district excursion to Point Elizabeth on Thursday next. Eeh. ;}id. It will lie seen that Hokitika patrons mu!>( all leave by the train leaving Hokitilca at 8.3!) a.m. and the train will leave prompt- to time as the ordinary express has to clear a few minutes laler. All other patrons will leave- by the other train, which leaves Ross at 8.10 a.m. picking up passengers at all the wayside stations. The first train to leave Rapa hoe in. the evening at .A.lO p.m. will carry all ptis.su ngers for wayside stations right on to Ross; the second train leaving at J. 30 p.m. will fnke passengers for Hokitika only. Tho fares from the various slat ions are notified in the advertisement. Milk, sugar and hot water will he provided, and Hokitika will observe a full holidav on Thursday, iu lieu of the weekly half-holiday.

•Jerseys and Hull-overs—Boys’ gro.v all wool colonial school jerseys—Special sale prices 4s (id, 4s I Id. ds Gd, and ds lid; 8 only men’s white pull-overs and cardigans, usually 12s Gd to IGs Gd —Sale price 8s lid and °s lid.— McKay's Summer Sale.—Advt.

A fire broke out in a Ford motorear owned by Mr Brown, of Blalcetown .about 9.2(1 last evening. The oar bad been taken to Kennedy's Oarage, and was drawn up at a bowser pump for the purpose of tilling the tank with benzine. Mr W. Kennedy was attending to this and was unaware that a ligated lamp was standing on the floor at the rear of the ear. The lain]) ignited the fumes from (lie benzine and a tongue of flame sliofc up, quickly enveloping the car. Mr Kennedy pushed the car from the front of the garage where it was standing to the other side of the road. In doing this he had an arm slightly burnt, necessitating bandaging up. The Fire Brigade hastened to the scene and bad no difficulty in extinguishing the flames. The front and rear seats and the hood and screen of the car were damaged. It was not known last evening whether the vehicle was insured or not.

Fuller instructions from his executive. Air .J. How. secretary of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, recently wrote to the Secretary of the General Host Office, asking that no mail fee should lie charged settlers whose property is situated more than a mile beyond the point of delivery. The secretary. Air 0. APNamara. lias replied stating that, while it is true that settlers have to travel some distance to the point of delivery in order to despatch and receive their mail, it must be remembered that they would probably he required to undertake a longer journey were there no rural delivery in existence. If the suggestion were agreed to. says Air Al'Xnmara. the progressive policy in regard to rural delivery extension would have to he considerably curtailed. Without rural fees from all settlers participating in rural delivery it. would not have been possible to establish quite n number of existing services. At the present time tbe Department is actually losing on the majority of rural deliveries, and cannot favourably entertain the question of exempting settlers residing; a mile and over from a rural route.

Ho prepared for tlic warm weather .uni Keep cool with one of our Japanese sunshades: Lady's 3s lid, maid’s :is (id, girl’s Is (id, less than half-price. Sell rod or and Co.—Advt.

Millinery bargains—B only models, regular prices 49s (id to *sos—Sale prices 255; 0 only model hats, regular price ids—Sale price 19s lid; ready-to-wear hats, regular prices Ids (id to 35s—Sale prices 4s lid to 12s (id ; children’s hats—all reduced to special sale prices, from 2s lid.—At McKay's Summer Sale.—Advt.

Artificial Silk Holeproof Hose Nonladder. usual price 5s lid. sale 2s (id. One Step, guaranteed quality, all shades 2s lid. Marl Cotton Ho<e Is 3d, children’s from fid per pair.— Schroder and Co.—Advt. Bargains at McKay’s Summer Sale—--20 dozen ladies’ white cotton vests, regular price Is Gd—Sale price 10<J; 12 dozen superior white cotton vests, usually 2s 3d—Sale price Is Gd ; 2dozen heavy minerva cotton vests, usually 4s Gd—Sale price 3s Gd.—Advt. Use Sharland’s Table Vinegar, for flavour, purity and strength. In bulk and bottle. Free from mineral acids. All the best grocers.—Adrt.

St. Columbkilles Convent boarding and day schools and also music lessons will resume on Tuesday, February Ist.

The Railway Department notify alterations to the Ross-Ilokitika trains on Thursday next (picnic day).

Mass will he celebrated in Rimu tomorrow (Sunday; at 8 a.m. and Ross at 10 a.m. Nominations tor the Hokitika Swimming Club’s Carnival on Tuesday night next close this (Saturday) evening with Mr A. H. Lawn (lion sec.).

Mr J. B. Douglas .of Arahura . notifies that he will not he- responsible for any debts except those incurred personally and all money should he paid to him nersoimlly.

The Greymnuth AYalersiders excursion train arrived at Hokitika this morning about 10.30 o’clock. 1 here were a large crowd of men, women and children aboard who made Cass Square their location. The .weather is fine and hot for the outing.

Miss Melba Gibbons was farewelied last evening by the staff of Turner and Co. also her pupils and friends, at Airs Turner’s residence, Sewell St. Mrs Turner presented Miss Gibbons with a pretty tea set. with pictures of Hokitika on it. Miss Pat Cillooly also presented her with a travelling bag and made a happy speech on behalf of the pupils, saying that Hokitika’s loss would he Dunedin’s gain. Miss Gibbons very feeling responded. Aliss Gibbons left this morning by the express to join her parents in Dunedin. Her friends met again at the station and farewelied her with streamers, singing I ’For She’s a .Tolly Good Fellow’’ as the express departed.

Sperm I Sale discounts —All linoleums art. fill and 12ft wide, prices ranging from os 9d to 21s (id a yard—Less 2s (ul in the C during sale period; 20 linoleum squares. 911 x 9ft. oft x 10ft (jin. Oft x 12lt—Special sale discount of •_>s fid in the C: carpet runners, hearth rugts. carpet squares, sola rugs—all subject- to 2s fid in the -C discount daring AlcKay’s Summer Sale.—Advt.

Come to Greymnuth—Huge Eire Salvage Sale at McGrucr’s begins on Friday, January 28th, at 9 a.m. The huge fire salvage stocks cost us nothing. All we ask are silly prices to cover cost of drying and preparing for sale. No better value anywhere in New /ealand. We will refund your travelling expenses if you are not sntiHioil. A few shillings will buy much. AlcGfiler's temporary premises, Greyinou tih.—Advt. Insist on Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Best for salads and pickles. Free from mineral acids. Bottle and hulk. AH the best grocers.—Advt.