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Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1921, Page 2

Some interesting references to Hok- | itikn and the gold'rush of 1805 nppear in. this issue gleaned from the . columns of the Wellington “Eeenii'.g Post” of that year

The .Medical Officer of Health. Christchurch, has written to the Greynunttli Borough Council, stilting that Inspector Russell had bden instructed to make the necessary arrangements in conjunction with the Uorougli Inspector to carry out a thorough inspection of the Borough, as suggested l»v the Council.

"I visited Hokitika recently,” said Cr. \Y. C. S. Colclough at Thursday evening’s meeting of tlie (Ireymouth Borough Council, when referring to beautifying the town. His opening remark caused councillors to smile broadly, no doubt reviving a previous statement made by him, to the effect that the snutlierVi town was.a “epuntrv village” ah opinion with which the Hokitika people did not exactly agree.—Grey “Star.”

Visitors to Christchurch for the November show and races are being well catered for by the Railway Department who advertise in this issue special overland trains on Friday, 4th, and Monday. 14th Xovcndier. Morning train from Hokitika ivill connect null the overland train oil Friday, lilt No vein her, and the overland train will connect with evening train to Hokitika on Monday, lltli November.

The citizens presentation to the Mayor and Mayoress on Monday evening should prove a very happy function ’Hie citizens will have an opportunity of marking their appreciation of the many years of excellent service to the town rendered by tlie present occupant of the Mayoral chair. A very pleasine musical programme has been arranged by Airs Stavelev so that the gathering should prove a very success, ful one.

\ well-known Australian, writing from New York to a friend in Wellington, says:—“The workmen here are accepting big reductions in salary, and are working 70 and 72 hours. I wonder if the working men throughout tho British Empire realise that they are going to he left in the lurch through their country being flooded with German goods via America while the British factories nre out of business.”

It was on last Sunday afternoon says a Wellington paper that a dishevelled individual rushed into a suburban hostelry and dug out the proprietor. “Quick!” said the visitor, “Case of sickness —a bottle of whisky, <|uick. Mine host flew to the loeked-up cupboard and brought out a bottle, which tlie visitor giahtied, and paid for. At this stage the proprietor thought he ought to make further inquiries. “Hold on a minute,” he said. ‘ld like to know a little more about this. What is the ease of sickness!'” _ “R s my mate across the road,” said the now grinning visitor, with lus hand safely on the door handle, “lie's sick of waiting till Monday!”

The Kiwi Kail took place last evening and proved a huge success from every point of view. The floor was tilled with da utters and tlie music supplied by Mr Lawn, and later by the Orchestra was all that could he desired. During the evening, Mr McGregor (President) on bchalt oi the sub-union presented the banner won bv the Kiwi 'Juniors to Air .1. Simpson (captain), and in a few words expressed his great pleasure at being able to present the banner to the Kiwi Juniors who had won it tor the !i time. Mr Mclntosh replied on k»-. half of the Kiwi Juniors. Air Kortegast then, on Isdialf of the Kiwi Seniors presented Air AleTntosh with a framed enlajrgement of the team. Tlie oclnipany then rose and sang “Foil' HJe’s A Jolly Good Fellow. - ' Air Mclntosh replied, expressing his sincere thanks to the Club for the gift which he would always treasure. Supper was then handed round and afterwards dancing was resumed and kept going merrily till the early hours of tlie morning. A Juvenile Ball takes place to-night.

Thor© is in existence in Wellington (remarks :i southern paper) a sort of “chamber of horrors,” or black museum where the instruments of many notable crimes are lioiisihl. A\ ithin the next few days this gruesome eollectio* is to he increased—enriched is scarcely the word—by three articles from Dunedin. two of which were recently •unearthed after lying hidden in some police store-room for about forty years. The most interesting of these is a large blunt axe which figured in the trial of Robert Butler for the alleged murder of the Dewar family in a house in Cumberland Street early in the year 1880. Butler, although acquitted on the charge of murder, was sentenced to 18 years* penal servitude for burglary from a residence in High Street and another concurrent sentence of 10 years was imposed for iarceney from the late illisliop Moran. The accused conducted his own defence of the murder trial, anil addressed the jury for some four hours. He was later hanged for murder in Australia. The second article to l>e forwarded to Wellington is a sledgehammer handle with which a prisoner who escaped from custody in Deremher 1888, is said to have knocked down a detective who sought to arrest him.

The marriage took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, Totarn Flat, on Wednesday, of Miss ('. Baybutt, younger daughter of Mr and Airs D. Haylmtt, of Totara Flat, and Mr W. 11. K. Cilmour, son of Mrs K. K. Gilinour, of Napier, the Rev Mr Browning officiating. The ceremony was performed in the dining room, where a number of friends were gathered, the bridal party standing beneath a pretty floral wedding bell. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a smart coat frock of lavender cloth, a very pretty effect being obtained by an aecordeon-pleated panel which formed the front of the skirt. The simply-made bodice was finished with chenille work in a darker shade. A large grey . crinoline hat trimmed with a floral trail in tones of lavender and violet, completed a dainty toilette. Miss V. Hannan acted as bridesmaid, jvoaring a pretty white stockinette frock and a Foghorn hat relieved with saxe blue. Both had bouquets to match their frocks. Mr M. M.irfiu carried out the duties of Dost limn. Afternoon tea was served and the usual toasts honoured, after which the bridal pair motored to Grey mouth, prior to leaving for the North Island. Mrs Gilinour travelled in an okl rose costume, the sac coat lieiug effectively braided, and ail old rose hat eu suite. No bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm Worriers.

To-night! To-night! At the Drill Shed, a Juvenile Ball ,is hqiiig held bv the Kiwi Football Club. Good music. Supper provided. Children admitted f|reo. Adults Is. —Advt. Como along to tho Rivoli Ice. Cream Parlour to-day and have » strawberry sundae, raspberry sundae, pineapple Sundae, passion-fruit, cherries, black currants, or any kind of sundae you would like. Also Iced drinks, peaches and cream, pineapple and cream, pears and cream, apricots and cream. Our sundaes are the latest American craze sundaes. Don’t forget our parlour is opened to-day.—Advt.

AlcAlahou and Lee report holding a stock sale at the Inangaliua Junction yards oil Tuesday. The yarding consisted of 78 fat cattle and 112 fat wetheks. Practically tile whole of the fat cattle yarded were from Kokatahi and South West-land and were of exceptionally good quality. There was the usual attendance of buyers from Westport and Reefton and competition was well sustained right throughout the sale. The whole yarding was cleared under. the hammer. The range of prices were: Prime fat bullocks £ls 2s )3d to £l2 1 > - (id: | Prime fat heifers £ll 2s fid to Ci'* ss: one stag £lO 12s 6d; do, £3 7s. I 0d; fat cows £7 10s; fat Wethers -- i at 28/(1; (id at 20/-: 21 at 25/-.

A girl, seventeen years of age. had a beautiful head of hair ruined whilst leaving a picture theatre tho other evening (says the “Lyttelton Times”), hv someone cutting half-way through tlie plait apparently with a pair of scissors. The girl visited the theatre in company with two friends, and at half, time tliey left to go home. On her way out the girl felt a tug at the plait, but she did not pay much attention to the incident. However, on arrival home she found a cut half-way through the plait at about a level with her shoulders. The girl’s hair was particularly long and beautiful, and it attracted the attention of two ushers at the theatre, who distinctly remember her visit. They state that a man and woman were shown into seats immediately behind the girl and her friends, and went out just behind them at half-time. These two people did not return to the theatre after tlie interval.

Saturday, Oet. 29th, opening day great summer stale. Rig savings oil the new season's wearing apparel and household goods. Everything in every department is substantially marked down. Spot cash trading enables us to sell at a small margin of commission. Be thrifty and wise, buy now. JleGruer and Co., cash drapers, Hokitika aml Grey mouth.—Advt. Lost-all faith in imitations! “N'> RUBBING” laundry Help is ours heoouse it DOES THE WORK;./.ls a carton, sold everywhere.—Advt.