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Hokitika Guardian, 11 March 1922, Page 2

The weather this morning was not too promising for the Bowling Gala, a light rain falling at intervals. The Gala will take place if the wfialtlier holds up. In the eVeiit of rftiil falling sufficiently to prevent the Gala, taking place, the prodtich, cakes amt other perishable goods will be removed t-o the Dob shop iil lldveli Street where they will he bit sale during the afternoon niid evening.

The family of the late Mrs Mcl'Ue insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

A liotice iii connection with unpaid Harbour Board rates appears in this

The monthly meeting of the Returned Soldiers Association, Hokitika Branch takes place at the Drill Shed at 7.30 o’clock on Monday evening..

Residents of Stafford and district are tendering n farewell social and dance to Mr and Mrs George Linklater on Tuesday evening next at Turner’s Hall, Stafford, prior to their removing to Hokitika.

Mrs Hacked of the Excelsior Book Depot desires to notify her friends that s'he has disposed of the Weld Street business to Mrs T. Robinson who will continue to carry on same on her own account. — Advt.

The Hokitika Cycling Club is organising a sports meeting to be held on Cass Square on Easter Tuesday. The prize money will total about £75 ( and the events will include, cycling, athletic, wood-chopping and dancing items A varied programme, has been drawn up and submitted to the sports authority for approval.

The Supreme Court which will sit in Greymouth next Meek will have a very light “list” to deal with. Criminal cases to come up for judgment are, D. McCarthy, alleged bookmaking and John Lee, alleged theft front the person. A civil case will also be heard, that of Allen v. Hill for possession.

An accident occurred oil Tuesday to Mr Wallace, employed a.t Jackson’s sawmill, liiangalum. It appears that lie was walking along a log when he tripped and the axe he was carrying fell oil his hand, severing one finger and cutting another badly. He came into Reefton and was taken to the Hospital, whereat was found| necessary to amputate the second finger. The patient is progressing satisfactorily.

i The Hon Minister of Public Works travelled yesterday from Wtestport to Greymouth by the bench route via Barry town, where he was entertained. The party arrived at Greymouth late in the evening, but deputations were taken. This morning the Ministerial party under the escort of the Grey County Council proceeded to Lake i Brunner by the t)tira express. On arrival at Moana the party took launches and crossed the lake to Mitchells where road works were to be inspected. The party then motored into Kuniara via the north Teremakau settlement. The Grey County Council entertained tine Minister at lunch at Kuniara, and dur- i ing the afternoon Hon Coates and party I will’ motor into Hokitika. The Hon | Minister will stay at Keller’s Hotel, and i at 7.30 to-night deputations will be j taken at the County Chamber's. The Ministerial party will leave for South Westland at 8 o’clock to-morrow morning, lunching at Hari Hari, with Okarito the destination for the night. I