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Hokitika Guardian, 21 November 1931, Page 4

Events political are casting, their shadows before. With two Ministers of .the Coalition Government, and two strong Coalitionists elected unopposed, the Government has made.a good start towards victory. Were it not for the superfluous' candidates in some of the city electorates causing vote splitting (which will of course favour Labour) the result of the election would likely be a very sweeping victory. As it is the general feeling portends a somewhat remarkable success. Westland has the opportunity of participating in the success by adding to the strength of the Government bent on doing the sane thing for New Zealand, and there seems to. be a growfeeling, that the right thing will be done in the right way. The number of candidates in the field are less than in former times, and were there the right kind of political loyalty there would be less still. It is surprising to find notable citizens aware of the issue at stake who put their personal interests- before the country’s interests in seeking political honours. It is to be hoped the electors will consider the promptings- of those who are not politically loyal to their country at this juncture, and not throw votes away on these unwanted candidates. It will be noticed that Buller has found a David ready to meet Goliahth, and though the chances are uneven it is not outside the bounds of possibility for David to turn the tables, and in any case to poll heavily.. There are several interesting contests in sight, and Westland is one where the result will be watched keenly even off the Coast, for the district is expected to give up its brief love for labour.

Messrs McMahon and Lee notify an auction sale of draught horses at 1 p.m. on Wednesday next, November 25th. at Brazil’s farm four miles north of Reefton.

At a meeting of the Directors of the Hokitika Gas Coy. Ltd. yesterday, the usual half-yearly dividend was declared and was made payable next month.

The Westland Supplementary Roll is now printed. The total number on the general and supplementary rolls is 10,710, while there have been 485 names removed from the general roll since it was printed, leaving the net number on the roll 10,225.

Boys’ dark and light grey worsted suits in all sizes. Prices from 22/6 to 45/-. Also boys’ canoe sh'irts in the newest shades and styles at McKays —Advt.

Although there is no licencing poll this yen', according to the Electoral Act, of 1927, Election Day, December 2, will be deemed a public holiday after mid-day, and it will r.ot be lawful to sell intoxicating liquors in any licensed premises between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. l ( atories need not close during working hours on polling day provided that each employee is given a reasonable opportunity to record his vote without any deduction from his wages.

The dehtli occurred at Wellington of Mr Thomas Bush. He was born in Kent, England, in 1852, and came to Now Zealand with his parents at an early age, living for a number of years at Nelson and- Wanganui. In 1889 Mr Bush went to Wellington, with his family, and until his retirement in 1914, he was actively interested in business. He was'elected to the Wellington City Council in 1915, and remained in office until 19L. Mr Bush was Past President of the New Zealand Bowling Association, and of the Wellington Bowling Club. In the eighties, Mr Bush was a keen oarsman, and won ffiany trophies at Wanganui. There are four sons: George (Auckland), Charles and Sidney (Wellington), and Pirie (Adelaide).

Fifteen Public Works Department emplyoyees will be sent from Invercargill to Milford Sound by boat within the next few days to improve the road to Quinton huts, where , the men will later instal a hot-water service and erect bath houses (states the Otago iiily Times). They will also erect boat landings at Sandfly Point and the Milford Hostel to enable oassengers to be more conveniently ferried across the sound. Owing to the shallowness of the water at the hostel the landing will be erected a. short distance from the building with which it will be connected by thirty chains of new road. The first partv will be joined later by another, and, after the work at the sound itself has been completed, a tourist track will be made over Gertrude Saddle.

Dr D. Miller of the Cawthorn Institute, Nelson, has visited Otago this month to investigate the resuls of the latest experiment in the control of gorse by the liberating of Apion weevils. These weevils, of Euiopean origin, live on the seeds of gorse, burrowing into the pods and sucking them dry, and depositing eggs for the increasing of their race. Great iare wag taken before liberating these weevils to make sure that they would not at the same time destroy vegetables other than gorse. It was found that they would not take to peas or beans or any of the other varieties submitted. The gorse land chosen for their liberation is at Mnnuherikia. Saddle Hill and Flagstaff. Dr Miller was so satisfied with the Otago experiment that be Sps undertaken to send down another consignment of the Apion.

Prettier than ever and so reasonable are the ’Xmas Gifts that ar e now on display at Addisons Remember lie who buys early buys well. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Preparations for the poll in the Westland electorate are going on apace. Mr R. Cox, Returning Officer, has matters well in hand, despite the •short time at his disposal for the preparations over such a large electorate as Westland. In some localities where there is not a polling booth on this occasion, the electors may vote by post. As far as could be ascertained application forms have been sent to the respective localities, and electors should call at the post offices, fill in their forms and return same to 'the Returning Officer at Hokitika. This will enable a postal vote to the recorded, so that none need be disfranchised if there is not a polling booth within easy reach. This is a matter to which electoi-s should give prompt attention so that there will not be any unnecessary delay in attending to the applications. But it is essential to make the application on tbo proper form in advance before the voting paper may be issued. Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. McKays now' have a wonderful display of Xmas novelties. Perfumes, Powders, Soa.p Sets, Fancy Boxes Handkerchiefs; also many assorted designs in Chinese handmade handkerchiefs.—Advt.

More wonderful bargains for the last week of the sale at Oliver and Duffs. 'Don’t miss them.—Adv*t.

Billiards and how the game should be played can be seen at the Elite Billiard Parlour.—Advt. '

The entries for the fat stock sales at Arahura. on Monday appear in' this issue.

Mr M. Keenan, County Chairman, will be visiting the Wataroa and Inter Wanganui district's on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, to look into various local matters.

Mr J. .O'Brien wifi address tile electors at Ross to-night at 8 o’clock. To-mor-row he will be at Ruatapu in the afternoon 'and at Kumara at 8 p.m. On ■Monday he will address the electors at the Town Hall, Greymouth, at 8 p.m. .

Is a mofher-in law an asset or a liability? Will love find a way? Why can’t young married men behave them, selves jwhjle their wives are away on holidays? These questions will he answered hv the St. Paul’s Amateurs on December 10th.

When a young married man desires to emulate the example of Haroun Al Raschid, that renowned Eastern philanthropist, lie should chose his beneficiaries with finer discrimination if he desires to avoid domestic, complications ; especially when there is a lynxeyed mother-in law in attendance. See the St. Paul’s Amateurs handle this delicate question on December 10th.

The funds for the unemployed in the County where the number has increased of late, is still short for full requirements. This week £llO was re« quired, but only £9O is available. Next week an increased amount was needed but only £75 has been allocated and in consequence the available amount has to be rationed drastically. The following week’s allocation will oe reduced further to £SO, although additional men are registering, so that there will be less employment still.

The present' dry spell being experienced throughout Southland is declared to be the driest for; many years, and is causing a number of residents at Winton a good deal of v anxiety (state s a Southland exchange)., Winton has no water supply, and the majority of the residents depend on rain water for their supply for daily use. As no rain has fallen for some time, tanks are very low, and in a number of cases water has had to bo carried for. the past three weeks, The farmers of the district have been affected considerably. At this time of the year the pastures should present a healthy' arer-v anuearance, but the present conditions do not paint such a picture.

Ladies’ striped silk 'bloomers, in all shades, usual price 8/11 and 9/6. Now all reduced to 4/11 at McKays.—Advt.