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Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1921, Page 2

The entries for Monday’s lat stock sale appear in this issue.

The result of the third test match will he posted on the "Guardian” notice hoard immediately on receipt this afternoon.

The Beautifying Association have arranged for the painting ol Alacandrow Square hy Messrs Jones and Bnvd.

The annual meeting of the Westland Racing Club takes place on Friday evening next at 8 o’clock. I lie business includes the reception and adoption of report and balance sheet and election of officers.

It is understood that the name of Miss Moyne, of Christchurch has keen submitted for appointment as Mistress for the Hokitika District High School. There were .some nine applicants for the position.

Hi connection with tlq. tenders for painting Cass Square fences, the following are tilts cmrrected figures of the tenders received by the Beautifying west sides £123, north, west and south sides Cl 08; four triangles £10; A. Scott, north and west sides, £128; north-west and south sides, £200; four triangles, £l2. The tenders leeeived were deemed too high and the work has boon deferred for the time being.

Further acts of vandalism to the fencing round Cass Square are noticeable. Several further pickets have been wantonly removed of late, and it is a pity the culprits 1 are not discoverable, and an example made of such foolish acts. The fences are tlie public property, and it should be the piido of the people to protect them. Any information which would load to the discovery of the offenders should certainly be communicated to the police.

On being advised yesterday through the courtesy of Mr Seddou M.C. that t Ip. Government had approved the acceptance of a tender for Little M an■gnmii bridge, Mr B. Ward, County Chairman despatched the following telegram to the Hon J. G. Coates. Minister of Public Works“Kx.-eed-ingly pleased to learn through Member fm Westland, tender approved 1 ittle Wanganui bridge. Information afforded great gratification throughout district. Desire to thank yourself and Government for kind attention to this important matter.”

A good story is told of Huberts, the billiards champion, when lie was in the Dominion. Some time ago he was sent up to Stratford to oversee the installation of new tables and to perhaps give an exhibition or two. While in tin billiard room a Maori came in, mull asked him casually to have a game. Refusing at first, Huberts eventually agreed, provided the Maori, who said lie was Taranaki champion, gave l’im .-,() |n f(X). The condition was that the Maori should break them up. This he did, and sat down while Huberts began and made the ,100 before lie stopped. Then said the Maori, “Have you ever played RolHirts?” “No,” said tint other. “Do you know him?" said the Maori. “I am Roberts,” Then, at’ ’ ~d the Maori: “When, you go to England you tell, all the people there that the Maori champion of Taranaki gave you ~io in 100."

At the Catletta tea rooms (Christchurch) on Saturday night, a largo number of West Coasters foregathered and ttreatlv enjoyed the social arranged by the West Coasters Association, which owes a debt of gralittitle to its president, Mr Fraser, and to its indefatigable secretary, Mr I . ]> Fogarty. At intervals in the dancing, for which the music was supplied bv Mr Jones, songs were contributed by Miss Watchman and by Mr McGrath, who had to respond to an emphatic encore, and stop-dance by Miss Sharpe. For those who did not wish to dance, card tables were arraneed in an ante-room, and already many of those present were looui*g forward to the next West Coaster’s social.

The marriage of Miss Lottie Anderson, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Anderson, of Boss, to Mr John M>v Walters, fifth sen of Mr A. Waiters of “The Rigi,” Northland, and late of Kumara, took place recently at St Peter’s Church, Wellington. The bride was given away by Mrs J. Harris, Kolhurn (also late of Westland), and wore a frock ot white crepe do chine trimmed with pearls and orange blossom. The veil was embroidered with true lover’s knots, and the wedding bouquet was of freeslas and pale pink hyacinths, with white tulle streamers. Miss Ruby Mattels was the bridesmaid, wearing a frock of vellow satin with an overdress of georgette, finished with a hunch of buttercups at the waist. Her bouquet was of vellow daffodils and pale pink hyacinths, with pink tulle streamers, and she wore a black picture bat trimmed with yellow buttercups and black tulle. Miss Jean Vrede was a flower girl, and wore a pretty frock ot pale blue crepe de chine, with a pmk sash, a black tulle hat trimmed with pinkj and carried a posie of freesias and primroses tied with hunches ot pale pink ribbon. Mr ML Mills was the best man. The bride and bridegroom left for Auckland, the bride travelling in a navy blue tailored costume and navy and fawn velour hat.

Now that spring cleaning is the order of the day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of l.noleuiw, carpet runners, hearth rugs squares , m d hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder ard C'o’s.—Advt. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. WtmJs' Great Peppermint Cure.

North Island mails by the Maori connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

To-night! To-night! In the Supreme Hall, the usual Kiwi Font ia 11 Club’s dance. Good music. flood floor. Dancing commences at 8 o'clock. Admission I.—Advt.

Mr G. H. Frank, postmaster at Methvon will retire on tlie 24th inst.. after 44 years’ service. During his* long period in the department lie has been stationed at Heefton, Ncb-.m, Blenheim, Kuniarn, Grcymoutli, Dnnnevirke and Metliven.

Reports from South Westland state that a high gale was prevailing in the I nter-Wnngaiuii district to-day. Somo outbuildings were unrooted. It "as the highest wind felt in the district for many a year, being quite a hurricane in fact.

Tlie death took place in the Westport Hospital on Wednesday of Mr George Farley, a native of Capleston, near Heefton, at the age of 30 years. Deceased was a carpenter hy trade. He took a prominent part in football, was a member of the Westport I'ootl,all Club, and was also an active member of the Bullet- Druids Lodge, and of the Westport Volunteer Fire Brigade.

A very pleasant children’s social was held in St Mary’s Club rooms last evening. A great assemblage of children attended and seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. The ladies’ committee provided supper and attended to the children’s enjoyment. Miss N. Scott kindly supplied the music for the evening, assisted by Miss K. Lock and H. Jacobs. During the evening Miss and Master Gibbons danced an Irish Jig in costume. Miss V. Groufsky, Highland Fling, and Misses Mclntosh and Gibbons “Baggy Breeches.” The performers danced very gracefully and their efforts were much appreciated by those present.

It is announced in this issue that next Saturday night at the Brin ess Theatre Mrs Staveley by special re-r quest will produce the rare and radiant revuo “Somewhere—Sonic Night” in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Beautifying Association. The programme will be supplemented by a number of novelties in which the juveniles and others will participate. Tlie vocal numbers, grouping and dancing will make a very bright entertainment, and for the worthy object, should attract a largo Saturday night audience—Unit evening lieing more convenient for the attendance of country visitors. Popular prices will be charged and a good attendance man be looked tor.

Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, ALP., returned from South Westland hist evening. During the three days he managed to cover a large amount of territory, and met the people of the district general; ]v. He .stated that the ceremony at Hari Mari yesterday was a very touching one. The people have done really well and their memorial is in every way creditable. Mr Seddou had to leave for Wellington to-day, departing by motor ear for Otira. Mr Seddon expressed his pleasure that a tender had been accepted for the Little Wanganui bridge. It was very much needed and would be a great boon .to southern traffic. On his return to Wellington next week he would thank the Minister, Mr Coates, for his action, and point out other necessary works along the main south road to facilitate t rathe.

The crossing at the Little (Waitaha. river on the main south road, continues to be a menace to motor traffic south. The weir put in some time ago by the Public Works Department is in need of attention, as it has caused a boil ill flood time, with the result that u hole lias been made and this is a trap for traffic. On Wednesday last following the previous night’s ram, four or live motor cars were held «p, and at first Mr S. 0. Ferguson, who very kindly lias been working a horse ferry at the ford for some time ior tiie convenience of the travelling motor public, did not think it advisable to attempt a crossing. Alter the waters had fallen somewhat, lie essayed a crossing with Mr W. Searle’s light ear. Mr Ferguson has a particularly active and staunch mare for the service, and this fact alone ensured a crossing without disaster. As it was the ear was afloat and washed down close to the brink of the weir. Hearty cheers went up from the assembled motorists when the crossing was made safely. A heavier ear was taken next, but the task was again a difficult one. In fact, each crossing had its dangers, hut accident was avoided, and Mi feign* son was cheered and praised for his success. Something should be done to improve the ford or accident may result to the unwary. Several motorists have made the suggestion that the top logs of the weir sould be removed to let more water away, and reduce the depth where the bottom is scoured out The authorities should certainly see to it that relief of some nature is afforded for there have been many narrow escapes from serious accident at the ford.