LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1917, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

Mr. C. Cuff, the well-known dredgemaster of Black water, passed away at his residence, Blackwater, yesterday morning. The deceased had been ailing- for a long time ami the end was not unexpected.

In connection with Miss Moynfhan’s dancing class on Thursday evening an exhibition.- of the Hesitaton waltz will be given at tlie dance to bo held after the class. Advanced .dancing classes take place on Wednesday’s in future.

■ Messrs Pollock and Bovan announce an important side by auction, on Saturday at noon on the premises Bealey Street on behalf of Air. Wm. Stewart of a freehold section with substantial five roomed dwelling and all conveniences.

Mr, Joseph Mandl to-da'y handed the Hon. .Secretary of tho Westland Patriotic Fund a cheque for £IOO being a further handsome donation from that gentleman for the Westland sick and wounded soldiers and their dependants The contribution will In- very acceptable and will be specially useful' iri connection with the fund t«> which the money is applied.

The Westland Caledonian Society is busy preparing for the annual gathering at the Now Year. There will be the customary national sports meeting with a' special entertainment at night. For the latter occasion somo of the best musical talent in Now Zealand has ben seeured. Scotch folk and all who love good music will Be making a pilgrimage to Hokitika for New Yeari# night.