LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1924, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

'I be arrangements li.r the Ball to he In.!d in the Araliura Schoolroom on 'I imrs.lav next in aid of the Selinol I mills are now well in hand. Ihe I.a. lies ( Oliiniittee in . I large of tie catering are leaving nothing to •■<• de-sii-e.l ill iliac .lire! lion, therefore a vciy dainty sunyer will be . erved. I here will be lii-st .lass music supplied and an excellent ll.inr. Tlie liali will be tastelill!v decorated ter the occasion, (iivcu a Title night this );opular annual ball u ill a- usual be largely attended, tars will be leaving town at 3.15 p.m.

• Ale you married'” asked counsel ,1 a .lebior in ibe Magistrate’s Court at Palmerston North. "Ob. yes," \y:e I lie smiling reply. Counsel: “Judging by y.mr smile I should say you are very mill'll married." Debtor replied Chat be bad eight children. Dm avera"e earnings ware, lie said, L‘3 bs • d l„'i week ; lie paid Cl 5- per "'cek n .,U. and bad seven ebil.lren at bom-. W hen counsel aske.l il lie drank, debtor replied: I drink tea. His Worship l-cplied (liumoniusly) : 'That, is very expansive. (Laughter).

Considerable interest has been taken in the reported new gold find in Hie Tarn worn district, end the work of Hiprospectors (sent- to investigate) is bein,. close!v followed. ( eminent mg ,m ,l„. discovery the Auckland “Star’s AATiakatain* cnrrcspmitlent writes: U will Ik- quit.’ a new discovery to lo.atoavable gold at 'Tarawera. !• r.nii time to' time reports have been circulated regarding th- existence of gold-bearing in the Urewera country. and some vears ago. when the Hon Sir mines Carroll was Native Mmis.er. lie held a big meeting of tin; Ire won, Maoris at Rantoke. at which l»‘t mission was granted for miners to prostil.- eountry. Hitherto no discoveries have been reported, altbougl. there were ..Id millers who affirmed thev could find payable gold it only they were allowed to prospect the l rewera country.