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Hokitika Guardian, 21 February 1925, Page 2

Mr T. K. Y. Sediiun has presented n riding whip to the Wataroa-'NVaitangi Racing C'luli to ho presented to tlie rider in one of tlie races at the forthcoming meeting, as the C lub may think lit. The rain of the week brought down considerable floods in the river, which tarried down a considerable amount of driftwood, which lias been washing up on the bench doting the past few days. Quite a large number of residents have been taking advantage of the opportunity to lay in a stock of firewood for the coming winter. The speed mania still holds good among both motor car and motor cycle drivers. Every day examples of excessive speed in the streets’ come under our notice, it is a pity that the municipal authorities do not carry out the resolution of the P trough Council on the subject. One of these days there will he someone run into or over with disastrous results, and then there will be an outcry and perhaps a move will be made. It would be far more preferable to take precautionary action before such an occurrence took place. If not stopped it is only n matter of time ltefore some accident will }iappen.

The entries for the fat stock sales at Arahura on Monday next, appear in this issue.

A dance will he held iiv-tlie Soldiers’ Tall this (Saturday) night. Music by Toodfellow’s Orchestra. Admission: tents Is (id. ladies Is.—Advt.

Mr Thos. Irvine who has been Hector of the Hokitika State School for some years past, has been appointed headmaster of Civile School, Wellington. which has a maximum of 800 scholars. Mr Irvine lias proved a capable teacher and it will be a matter for regret that the district is losing his services. The Gazette announces the appointment of Messrs Edward lleatheote Williams and C. Gray as representatives of the Government on the Fruit Export Control Board, Messrs Henry Stratton Izard, Alxaucler Moris Itobertsoii. Thomas Ciuldio Brash and Herbert Edward Stephens are gazetted representatives of the producers on the Fruit Control Board. The. wedding of Hr St Eager 11. Gribben ,son of the late Hugh Giibbcn (formerly. Supt. of the Sea View Mental Hospital, and a- brother of Mrs •). D. Lynch) and Miss Winifred M. dakins. of Christchurch, took place in St. John’s Church, Christchurch, on Wednesday last. Hie ceremony was i.eformed by tlie Rev. J. Y. Course;,-. The bridesmaid was Miss Aileen Jal-.m. sister of the bride, and the best man Mr F. Bushel!. Wellington.

Mr Frank Tate, Director of Education in Victoria, who is investigating the question of post-primary education in Now Zealand, by arrangement with the Minister of Education, has left Wellington for Auclkand, where he will commence his observation-. He will pass right, through the Dominion, devoting about four weeks to his tour, mid will then return to Australia, h ) Slav in the Dominion has been saoi tened bv reason of bis late arrival, caused bv the recent shipping trouble Ml Tate’S itinerary is not yet complete.

Tho crowd that assembled on the ierrv whajj at Lyttelton on I bursdax evcning,%ys a Christchurch PM**'- "; ls the largest for many months Hie crowd consisted of many friends and supporters of the Woolston Band, who assembled to give the hand a send-ofi. The Invercargill Artillery Baud and the Grey mouth -Municipal Hand were also passengers by toe leiiv. - I .vttelton residents were present, bopiu'.r t„ hear the baud play. I bey wen not disappointed, for prior to Gm departure of the Waliine four selec ions were rendered, two by tlm \moston Band and two by the Grcymouth Land.

The question of the continuous telephone service is, we understand, hein.r brought forward again. --ow lml the new cables to tlie outskirts ol the town are laid, several additional subscribers are being added, and these is now ample room for further additions without delay. It is necessary to obtain the consent ol 75 per cent, ol the subscribers to secure the continuous service. The total number on.the Exchange is now in excess of >, • that roughly about 150 will require to (five their consent. Tlie increase in The fee is small compared with t lie greatly improved service it will be possible to secure.

The “Lyttelton Times” reports that a live-year-old boy, the son of Mr G. H. Holstein, of Duvam belle, was electrocuted on the Okaius Bay Hoad on Thursday morning. On Wednesday a storin' broke one of the power line pules mi the Okaius Bay road, opposite Mr Holstein's farm, and next morning a linesman, in company with Mr Holstein. set out to repair the damage. Unknown to them, the little boy. whose full name was William Henry Charles Holstein, followed ihenv. Before tliev knew that the boy was there he had touched the wires, and as a result was immediately electrocuted. >eiiuf badly burnt. The accident occurred a few minutes before the power was cut off. An inquest will ho held.

Mr Henry Hawkins of Chapel Street died yesterday morning in the Grey Hosptial after an illness of a few days. Mr Hawkins was a native of England, and sixty-six years of age. Jle had resided in Greymoufli about six years, having been associated with the Opera House and Town Hall pictures, as wet. as carrying nil music-teaching. He came fro,,. England in 18! >2 as musical director for G. 11. Snnz"lb>. afterwards tawin. f the musical directorship tor . icKards* Vaudeville Co. in Sydney M-m twenty-six years ago he _jomed lotlard’s Opera Company, afterwards g»iu<f to Brisbane, and tbem-e to svi ~,,'v Six years ago be joined lorn I olliird’s enterprises, in Greymouth and took up bis permanent residence, there. Mr Hawkins Was a capable organist and also a composer of ability. He is survived by bis wife and one stepdaughter.

The " Kiceman's .Journal,” Dublin’s oldest newspaper, published its last number on the tilth December. Ihe editor in his closing notes said: Dining its long existenso ot Bit years, the paper lots experienced many ' icissitudes and many Inilletiugs; nut rt no period have these keen so i erustent or so severe as during the p"st live years in the light., first against British tyranny, and later against the no less formidable terrorism of Ireland’s internal enemies. 'J lie people ol Ireland are masters in their own land, uncowed ami untrammelled by foreign or domestic loc: hut the " Kreeiiuii’s Journal” lias paid the price. Ihe suppressions, the slcdgiogs. the 1 untings, the bombings, flic imprisonment, the raids, the lines, the destruction, the intimidation of employees and c ! newsagents, all have done their work.” The announcement adds that alter the decisive blow delivered by the irregulars, who destroyed the premises in Ifloo, strenuous efforts and heavy maticial sacrifices had failed to rcpaii tile results. The “ Westminster Gazette” says that the paper may resume shortlv, under new management.

Blasting: Simplest safest ami most effective high explosive is “ Bit-byte.” Fp to 20 per cent, stronger than others Equally good in hard, soft, moist or dry ground. Particulars from R. Ry 1 Manning and Co., 5 Bed lord Bow. Christchurch. —Advt.

Now arrived, a large consignment of choice apricots.—Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2. —Advt.

If you have not paid Schroder end Co’s Stock-taking Sale a visit, it will lie votir neighbours’ gains—hundreds ot bargains daily offering. Now is the time to save money by attending Schroder and Co’s Stock-taking bale. Call early.—Advt. ______