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Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1924, Page 2

Second-hand pines are inquired tor in this i-sne

Tho Ross Sports Committee extend an invitation to all Pioneers to attend the sports meeting at Ross in Saturday next.

There was only a small muster on the howling green on Saturday afternoon. when afternoon tea was kindly supplied hy Mrs .T. H. Wilson.

Owing to there not being many visiting isnvlers available it has been decided to allow tho proposed rink tournament during th * we, k to lapse.

Mr and Mrs J. A. McCartney of Dunedin are on a visit to Ross, and are 'ho guests of Mr and Mrs Colin Bell.

The County Chairman (Mr Duff) has declared a public holiday within the County for Wednesday, in honor of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the goldfields, commencing that day.

On Wednesday afternoon on Cass Square a. sports gathering will he held under the auspices of the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club. There will he. running, cycling and chopping events, and a pleasant afternoon should result.

Saturday and Sunday were perfect summer days, and the outdoor traffic was extremely large. Yesterday every available motor vehicle was commandeered and the various scenic resorts were well patronised, Kanieri Lake attracting a large nurazer of visitors, while large contingents went south. The aeroplane had a busy afternoon taking passengers for a short spin in the air.

A meeting of Indies of the. two local tennis clubs and others interested in the approaching tenni; tournament will ho held in the Hokitika Club pavilion on Wednesday afternoon ;.t 5 o’clock. To-night there will be a dame at -he Soldiers’ Hall, commencing at !. ! o’clock for the benefit of the R.S.A. building fund. The music will be supplied by the Hoyal Orchestra.

Hokitika’s sunshine record last year was 2095 hours 44 minutes. It apparently compares more than favourably with Northern Europe, as a cutting from the “Tatler” states that in “Glorious Guernsey” there is the highest average of sunshine to be found in Northern Europe, viz.. 1900 hours per annum.

A meeting of the Finance Committee of the Westland County Council will he held to-morrow forenoon to pass wages accounts for month of December. There will not he any ordinary meeting of the Council this month, but the Council will meet for tile discharge of general business on the first Tuesday in February, the Ith. pros.

The aeroplane accomplished several flights yesterday. About sixteen trips were carried out during the afternoon, and one longer flight in the evening when a range to the south was made. Between thirty and forty people were taken up yesterday, and all alighted thrilled with the delight of their aerial experience. All agreed that the now view of Hokitika and the surrounding country gave a fresh impression altogether of the district. The aeroplane is now a popular institutiou.

The flood in the South last- week did minor damage also to the road approaches to the Waitaiigi and Little Wanganui bridges, hut nothing sufficient to seriously interrupt traffic. Some of the small creeks on the south road were scoured out badly.- In the ease < l .McCullough creel; a motor car discovered a rather dorp hole in which the eat was submerged practically and liad to be teeovered bv horse power. The driver of the ear had a narrow escape in making his escape In dry land.

The very heavy rain on Friday forenoon extended into Smith Westland. 1 he worst damage done so far reported, was on the road connecting W.ailio and Weheka. At the Slippery Bluff Siding ihe mail was carried right away, cutting off all vehicle traffic. It is a very bad slip and as there it a high bluff to contend with on the inside oil which the extra cutting will have to be made, it will take some weeks before the road is restored for wheeled IralFic. !i i. a point of the road subject to freononi interruption in wet. weather, and the ret erring cost, of reopening the road suggests that a deviation might lie the cheapest in the long run. With aeroplane facilities for a reconnaissance survey from the air it would he not unprofitable to lonic for a new route from an elevated position, and so save heavy costs in trial surveys for a fresh line.

Although Friday's heavy rain in the south caused a high flood, the waters subsided rapidly and on Saturday normal conditions of traffic prevailed. A party coming up from Welicka had a rather rough experience. The crossing of the Waikuknpa stream was negotiated with safety after some trouble, hut at the rough creek crossing ,iust beyond the river, one of the party walking ahead dropped into a deep hole in the creek lad, and had to be re ■ cued by her companions. To get "die vehicle across the creek all hands had to set to work and throw stones into tin- hole, and in thi„ way a leniporarv I'onl was made, and the crossing nl the party completed in safety. At \\ aiho a motor ear was waiting, and inside nl twelve hours from Welieka the party arrived safely in Hokitika, a very good performance in view of the condition • f the roads following the Hood damage, major and minor.

We have received a copy of I lie first weekly issue of "Humour.” a magazine of witticisms that has gained great popularity in this country. Previously Ibis magazine was published fortnightly, hut to meet an ever growing demand, is to he issued weekly commencing with the number dated January -lilt. A feature of the new issuo is a greatly improved and enlarged production published at the same price as 3d. We can appreciate the great popularity of this paper, giving as it. does a summary of the literary and artistic ■efforts of the world’s most famous humorists. Here we find the brightest and best of laughs that come from England. Franco. Germany, Italy. Russia, Spain America and remote parts of the globe. The magazine has a universal appeal; it gratifies the taste of the intellectual for subtle and line humour, provides a feast of general laughter to the humble worker, has its share of gentle humor for the ladies, and finally has a greater appeal to the kiddie than the coloured comic.

Tho sail uows was received by his relatives lain mi Saturday nielli that .Mr Henry L. Thomas, the well-known resident of Arnhura had passed away at. To Puke, Isav of Plenty, where he had recently gone on a visit to his brother George. Deceased was in apparently jierfeet. health wncn he left on his holiday jaunt. and the news of Ids death as the lirsi intimation the family received. A native of Victoria and (17 years of age, Mr Thomas came to the West Const 57 years ago, and he has been a sterling resident ever since, following the occupation of miner, farmer and sawiniller. and winning the respect and esteem of the whole community, lie hits enjoyed splendid health, and there was no warning of any untoward happening. A widow and family of nine are left, all grown lip. There are five (Istlighters (.Mrs W. Ziegler of Hokitika. Airs I lopkinson. of tlreymouth, .Mrs 11. Finch. .Mrs . Finch and Mrs Doyie of Arahura). and four sous (Richard of the Lands Office, Hokitika, Henry ul Christchurch. and John and George of Hokitika). Airs John Morris, of Kunieri and Mrs A. Thomson of Rmitapu are sisters, and Mr George Thomn.s of Te Puke is a brother. The family v.ill have the il-op sympathy of mam' friend® in their sudden bereavement. The deceased will buried at To Puke where itis lather lies at rest.

A very fine selection in clothing and costumes for all. at lowest price, can lav found at Sell ruder and Co's, who also can lit you out in men's and hoy’s suits, ties and shirt*, holts and knickers. Tents and hammocks also make useful Christmas gifts at Schroder and Co's. The best value shop in town.—Advt.