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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1918, Page 2

Mrs E. Groufsky inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Mrs Frickleton and her sons have enjoyed greatly their stay here and are much indebted to one unj all for iho kindness show them.

Aii ohl celebrity, Thomas Treacy, formerly oj Chritschureh Road died at Kumarn Old Men's Homo on Saturday last. He was a native of Ireland and 74 years of age Rev. W. B. Browning of Boss will deliver a. lantern lecture in tlic. Town Hall Hokitika on ’Wednesday evening. July 3rd. on “A trip through Scotland.” Admission fret*, hut a retiring collection will bo taken up in aid of the Highland Relief Fund.—Advt.

A man named Charles Quinn, working at tlie binirs, Rewnnni, had the misfortune to meet with "an accident yesterday morning, bv some timber falling ou him. He. was brought into the Grey River Hospital, where be was attended to by the. doctor.

Congratulations to the Hon. J. Grimtnond on liis re-election unopposed to the Canterbury Education ’■Board. As the ward includes a large portion of North Canterbury, the compliment of a “walk over’’ is a mark of appreciation of the good and thorough work done by Mr. Griinmoml to all parts of the district during his term of office.

McLean's Pictures at the Opera House last evening were greeted with a full attendance; when n capit.nl double programme was given. The star features were a Fox drama “High Finance,” and Fatty Arbuekle as “The Butcher Boy,” both great films that caused much pleasure. “The Boy Seouts,’’ the new serial with a full supporting programme made up a first class entertainment.

Parents nnd guardians and the public generally are r«nindod of the opportunity which will present itself to-night for the enrolment of students for the proposed technical classes. The. officials of the Chamber of Commerce will be at- the Dun shop, llovell' Street, facing Weld street, from 7 to 9.30 o’clock, and will be* glad to secure tho names of all intending students. The list will remain open till Monday, and on Tuesday night there will he a. joint meeting of the Chamber of Commerce ami the School Committee to inaugurate tho classes. Mr do. Berry will be acting director so that no time will he lost in launching the proposal by awaiting the appointment of his successor. It is hoped to got the classes running during July. Captain R. J. Soddon, 0.0. on lI.AT. X.Z. Troopship No 101, with reinforcements, writing from “At Sea” in April last, said the voyage was proving one of tho usual routine nnd regular incidents. Tn la te March they made a stop at an interesting port of call. On Easter Monday they had an excellent sports meeting on ship-hoard, winding up with a ripping eoiicort in tho evening. At the port of call the New Zealanders were inspected by the General Officer commanding, and subsequent to the review he requested Captain Seddon to convey the great pleasure experienced in having had the opportunity to inspect tho N.Z. troops. Furthermore, ho expressed his delight with the appearance of all ranks after the day on shore. In addition, the General stated that having had New Zealand soldiers of whom he. wa9 proud, under him in the late South African campaign, ho considered the Both Reinforcements to he worthy chips off the old block Captain Seddon in routine orders stated his appreciation of the manner in which all ranks conducted themselves while, ashore. The behaviour was not only a credit to the Reinforcements hut to New Zealand nnd will benefit the men who follow nt the same port of call. The good conduct will be taken into consideration when considering leave to be granted from time to time. It is un-

derstood Captain R. J. Soddon is now; “Somewhere in France.” ; For Influenza take Woods’ Great j Peppermint Cure. Never fails. 1/8, 2/(1.

Lieut. Frickleton' and party are visiting the Kokatalii district to-day as the guests of the Caledonian Society, 'fhe visitors return north by the f> o'clock

train this evening. Donnelly’s Creek bridge at- the entrance to Boss Borough, is now barricaded to traffic, all traffic passes by the old road (avoiding cemetery hill) to the ford crossing of the creek, which is spanned also by a foot bridgo.

The annual football matches between the Grey and Hokitika District High schools for the AVright-Stophenson cup . will not he played this year owing to the inability of the Grey School i to put two teams into the field.

j At a meeting of the Grey Patriotic Association yosterday, the financial position was discussed, and the Secretary was instructed to communicate with the FI on. Secretary of the Westland , Patriotic Society with regard to , initiating a copper trail competition for , funds for patriotic purposes between ; the two districts.

Congratulations to the Hon. ,T. Griminond, on his re-election unopposed to j the Canterbury Education Board. As ; the ward includes a large portion of 'North Canterbury, the compliment of , “walk-over” is a mark of appreciation of the good and thorough work done bv Air Grimmond to all parts of the district during his term of office, j The death toolc place at Reofton yesterday of Ai rs Alary Long a former wellknown resident of Rimu district for ' many years. Her husband pre-deceased her many years ago. .She has been rei fiiding of late at Reofton with her daughter Mrs W. A. Stapleton. The funeral takes'place on Monday afteinoon to Hokitika Cemetery, j An interesting and important mining [ suit has been set down for hearing at j the sitting of the. Warden’s Court, Hokitika oti Thursday next. It is a suit for the cancellation of a sawmill license of -IDO acres and throe timber reservations of 100 acres ea.ch making a total of 1000 acres situated near tho Loopline, on the grounds of abandonment. The plaintiff is Guthrie and Co., of Auckland and the defendants are the K.K., Sawmilling Company Ltd. Afr At. Hannan, and Mr C. Sellers appear lor plaintiffs, and Afr J. A. Murdoch for the defence.

Parents and guardians and tile public generally are reminded of the opportunity which will present itself tonight for the enrolment of students for the proposed technical classes. The officials of the Chamber of Commerce will be at the Don shop, Revell Street, facing Weld Street, from 7 to 9.30. o’clock, and will be glad to secure the names of all intending students. The list will remain open till Monday ,and on luesdav night there will be a joint meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and the school committee to inaugurate the, classes. Air < Berry will be Acting-Director, so that no /time will be lost in launching the proposal by awaiting the appointment of his successor. It is hoped to get the classes running during July. At a meeting on Thursday night of the Greymouth Borough Council, the Mayor (AD- .1. D. Lynch), intimated that on the 16th July next, Greymouth would reach the 50 years’ mark of its history as a Borough. It had been suggested that there should he some fitting celebration. The Otira Tunnel would be pierced, and the “hole in the bill” a reality about the 16th of next month, and it might be possible to synchronise- the two events. He asked the Councillors for an expression

opion. Personally, he did not think they should celebrate locally in view of the war, but might join in with Canterbury in the matter of the Otira Tunnel. 'After discussion it was resolved that the celebration of the jubilee be. postponed until after the war. 01 a more opportune time.

On Tuesday last at Wellington, an up-hound tramcar, traversing Adelaide Road, caught up to a dray that was well laden with bricks, and was proeeeding leisurely along tho tramway track in the same direction. The motor man ia said to have sounded his gong and applied the brakes, but seemingly the brakes did not act, or did not act

quick enough, for the car f<hot full into the dray, there was a crash ot splintered glass and a scene of excitement. The fore-part of the tramcar was pretty badly damaged, the glass screen being smashed and the apron bent upwards. Luckily no one was injured. The motormait, seeing his danger, jumped front tho car just, before the collision, but so close was the shave that a piece of the glass from the screen, nicked u piece

of cloth out of his cap. At the conference regarding advertising of Westlaml, last night, there were present representatives of the Westland Chamber of Commerce, Acclimatization and Tourist Association, Hokitika Borough and Westland County Council. Tho Mayor (Mr Perry) was voted to the chair. It was reported £35 had been promised to the fund, and it was stated it was probable that the amount might be augmented. In the discussion which ensued it was agreed that steps should ho taken to advertise the district in advance of the coming summer season, and tho preparation of cinematograph films was favoured. The Government offer in this respect was detailed and it was decided to obtain further particulars on the matter to ascertain what control the district would have in the making and future management of the picture film. It was decided also to enquire ns to the cost of an independent operator working solely for the local bodies. In this connection Air W. Gooch offered to provide free transport for tho operator through the district. The sfyle of the picture considered most, effective for advertising purposes was discussed, and various proposals were made. A small sub-com-mittee was appointed to consider leading industrial, scenic, and other features to include in the picture. It was pointed out that if the bodies desired to net independently of the Government offer, a cost of ohout £IOO would require to be provided for. The feeling was that the hire of the picture would more than recoup the cost. A final suggestion was to arrange a series of Westland i views, something in the form of a j serial, and so sustain the public int, in tho features of the district for a long- , ?r period than a one night’s display. j

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