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Hokitika Guardian, 1 October 1929, Page 4

The Government appears disposed to do what it can towards improving tourist and holiday resorts. In respect to Rotorua,- for instance,.a very large expenditure is eontempated “to .restore” and improve the palatial bathhouse, provide first-class roads, reconstruct the native pa, and generally give the locality a-decent spring cleaning. Our recollection of the place, is that it needs it, but just why the country should foot the bill for all the' expenditure involved is not quite clear. As Minister in Charge of the Tourist Department, Sir Joseph Ward has been responsible in the main for the .activi* ties of that Department in the past. But the Department rather fell front grace under the late Government, and has been likened to the fifth wheel of a coach. Much of its ordinary duties in regard to advertising etc. were shorn, and given to other specially created Departments, so that the Tourist Branch may 'be said to- have fallen on evil days. It promises now to- be rejuvenated, and in addition to the

large expenditure outlined for Roi'orua, a costly road to Milford Sound is contemplated also. It would ..be .well with- al this new programme in'mind, for Westland to wake up and see that it is not overlooked in the matter of attention under the’new-found zeal of the Turist Department. Here there are many natural attractions, easy of access Which could be featured more than they are for very less cost than the thousands to be expended about Rotorua or in Milford region. A few hundred pounds for Westland would assist materially in giving better access to Lake Mahinapua; completing the road to Dorothv Falls at Lake Tvanici. improving tht route to Hokitika Gorge; constructing tracks to sight-seeing points at Waiho and FoxGlaciers, and generally making more accessible the manv branch spots un and down beautiful Westland. This is a twice-told tale, we know, but grad- I ually we mav hope the scenic features of the district will tome into their » own. Travellers invariably give un- I •stinted nraise to what nature reveals to ' the vbi'or here, and all are imnressed with th« natural features of the district. T'ltr* loca'iH- could do a great deal in advertising itself if served with hotter means for access to the scenic points, and if the Tourist Department could give some special attention to the district, the expenditure of a few hundred pounds would prove to he fully justified hv the ploasino results to visitors which would follow. All this is commended to the host attention of [lie authorities.

Cobweb Social in St. Paul’s Methodist School at 8 o’clock this-evening.— Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify a sale in the mart Sewell St. at noon on Tuesday, October 22nd., a compact and handy-sized dairy farm. Erected on the land are live iron roofed huts and a cottage of four rooms with outbuildings. Full particulars from the Auctioneers.

Clear' out prices at Yarrall’s Novelty J.'/epot 'for fancy cups and saucers, tea sets, salads, etc. AH goods marked down to a price that will quickly <£car the lot. . A small deposit 'will secure any article for Christmas.— Advt. j '

An accident befel Mr P. Magee last night whilst he was' at work on the hold of the steamer Opihi at Greymouth. A tarpaulin thrown from the .deck struck him on the head rendering him unconscious. He recovered suuiciently, however, to proceed to his home, but his condition remained somewhat serious, and medical attention had to be obtained.

Evidence of the severity of the late earthquake are observable on Shanghai beach, Lake Mahinapua. Visitors to that locality the other day were surprised to find several rents in the surface, "while a palpable subsidence of the ground was visible. The disturbed area was. not extensive, and 'in the surroundings there was not any other evidence of , the -visitation.

Messrs W. Weddel and' Co. Ltd. advise dated London,.27th .inst. reading: Danish butter, 200 s to 204 s (last week 196 s to 200 s); Zealand un§a}ted, 178 sto 180 s (176 sto 180 s); New Zealand salte'd, 178 s to 181 s (176 s to 182 s); market firm. New (Zealand cheese, white 94s (935); New Zealand coloured 94s (935); market firm. . Canadian cheese white .94s to 97s (94s to 90s); coloured 95s to 97s (94s to 965).

When the new road via Ruatapu to .Lake Mahinapua is completed, in the course of a few weeks’ time, the run. will be very popular with automobiles. The roa dis now. well advanced' and access is possible, but with some little difficulty yet at the end. Motor cars, however, are finding their way to the lake side where there are ideal, conditions for picnicking. The route from the railway line to Shanghai beach is exceedingly pretty, being flanked with' a natural fernery. When re-opened boating on Lake Mahinapua - should .again become a, popular pastime

Three new models attract attention. Vouched for iiy every detail' of design and construction by “His Master’s Voice” craftsmen—praised unanimously by • authorities on music, critics as well as performers—these n'ew His Master’s Voice cabinets are astonishingly low. in price. For while. .they, are similar in principle to the bigger instruments, they , are a trifle smaller, a little simpler in design, to,, make . the moderate prices possible—yet they incorporate all the latest devices. Next time you are passing, have one of your favourite records played over on one of these new models. We shall be glad to show and tell you all about 'them. Van-all’s Sports and Music [Depot.—Advt.

Lake Mahinapua promises to be very attractive in the near future; as the water lilies which invest a good deal of the shadow 'waters, are now in bud, and will break out shortly into flower. Owing to the extent of the vegetation the sight when in full bloom should be a very striking one. It is hoped that the Tourist Department will provide a vote for a new landing at Shanghai Point in the' near future. When this is supplied boating will increase, as a deep water landing is obtainable clear of the weeds etc. With the lake growing in popularity as a regular resort, the aquatic possibilities will be more developed and boating. to and from Mahinapua will come into favour again. ! . o-• ‘ u

The. monthly meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee was'held last evening at 7 o’clock. Present—Messrs D. J. ’.Evans (cliair), J. Niven, H. M. Coulsoh, J. L. Turner, J. Maloney, W. Wilson, and. T .W. Duff. Apology was made for the absence of Dr Teichelmann. Correspondence read included a reply from the Hon. W. A. Veitch, Minister of Mines, stating the Inspector of Mines at Iteefton; had been detailed to classify the mineral specimens in the museum room. The- Chairman stated he had been in touch with Mr .Scoble and the Inspector would look into ' the matter on the occasion of his next visit to the district. Mr Duff stated there was a. collection of minerals at . the Coronation Hall, Stafford, front the defunct School of Mines which might he added to the local collection, if thought advisable. The offer was received with thanks and the matter referred to Air Niven to investigate further 1 . Mrs E. Stewart, Lower, Hutt, wrote through the Mayor of Hokitika, donating Island trophies which her late husband had left at Hokitika prior to leaving the. district. —Received with thanks. Accounts to tlie amount of £l4 >4s lid were passed for payment. An offer of secondhand books was referred to the. Book Purchase Committee. A motion to delete a volume from the Library list, recently procured, was agreed to after a short discussion, and the meeting concluded at 7.30 o’clock.

My new season’s Tennis Rackets have arrived and include all the best makes. A feature racket this season is a model designed by Geoff. Ollivier and is a beautifully finished article. Don’t delay. Call and inspect at Yarrall’s Sports and Music Depot.— Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. give a reminder of their auction sale of furniture in the mart to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 p.m. In addition 20 pairs of ducks etc. will be sold. • ‘ A

The planet Mercury sets on October Ist at 7.28 p.m.;. it will be in inferior conjunction with the sun on-October Bth, and a few days later will be visible in the eastern sky; it rises on October 25th at 4.26 a.m., and on October loth at 4.55 a.m.; Mars sets on these dates at 7.39 p.m;, and 8.4 p.m. respectively. Jupiter . rises on October Ist at 11.53 p.m.,. and on October 15th at 11.28 p.m.; -Saturn, sets on theseidates at 0.30 a.m. and--0.9 p.m. respectively.

“The new Commissioner, Mr John Cunningham is a Scotsman,” said Com missioner Hay at the meeting in the Salvation Army Citadel, Christchurch on Saturday evening. “I do not know why .there are so many Scotsmen in the Army. It must be that God.knows that he needs Scotsmen to save the world from going wrong. There will be a Scots commissioner in Sydney ,a Scots commissioner in New Zealand, .a Scoss commissioner in Canada and a Scots commissioner in China. Though the General cannot claim to be a Scotsman. 1 will be surprised if some day he does hot call himself MacHigginsl” At.

The death of an old and respected resident of, Greymouth' Mrs Elizabeth McSlierry, of Murray St., took- place yesterday ai the Grey Haver Hospital, as the result of a comparatively.. brief illness, j The deceased) who was 74 years of age, and' a native of County Limerick, Ireland, came to New Zealand over fifty years; ago, and Had resided almost ever since on, fh® West Coast, first at Barrytown and, the ( Ly-' ell, and later at Reefton and' Grey- - mouth. Her husband, the late Edward McSlierry, died thirty., years ago, and she-is survived by her soil, Mr Arthur (McSherry. Supervisor of the Christchurch Telegraph Office. -

The people'of; Hokitika and other: West Coast towns will be pleased to know that Mr R. T. Carter, F.8.0.A., representing Messrs John R. Proctor Ltd., opticians, of Christchurch, is again visiting here. Mr Carter is taking Mr E. Cholerton’s place since that , gentlemen purchased the business of John R.. Proctor, Ltd. , The highest of. - English diplomas coupled with -world-, ’■ wide experience place Mr , Carter ajmongst the leaders of his. profession in New Zealand, and it. is gratifying to know that- the West Coast people, are-so well, catered for, and need nqt take' the.Vlong tedious journey t 0.... Christchurch 'to receive the best.,pos-. , sible attention for the welfare of their . sight wlrich is of such vital importance . - to aH. Now opening, new furnishings in. carpets, ; rugsv " linoleum, runners,.hearth rugs, and floortex ; squares, sizes.—Schrsd6F,mnd7 i Co.-^A(jvt. : v? '"Ts f 7 f'7’•- ,-•< ..,-,V JDon’t I pay!>b|g (prices .for eggs--prfhj •; serve a supply with Sharland’s" “Moa M Brand Egg Preservative while they are cheap. Keeps them fresh for months. —Advt. v -