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Hokitika Guardian, 19 March 1925, Page 2

About 40 licenses to drive motor vehicles were issued locally yesterday. Alt Green, the examiner, will he in at tendance again at the County Office or Monday next throughout the day.

.Alining interests in the Southern district continue to attract attention, and those with faith in the localities are persevering with prospecting operations. Two or three parties are engaged in that direction at present, and it is not unlikely that important developments will follow. >

The usual weekly euchre evening will he held at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night, play commencing at 8 o'clock. .Nine prizes are to b" distributed. Supper will he provided and a dance with music by Goodlcllow Bros., will follow. I lie R.S.A. is anxious for liberal support to swell the building fund, work in connection with the additions to the Hall having commenced.

hast days of Sale -four days only, Friday. March 20tli to Tuesday, 'larch 22m1. The closing days of our great Summer Sale will he marked hv an array of bigger bargains in every department. Big drop in prices. Four days of great thrift and economy : come along early.—McCruer s. Hokitika and Grevinouth. Advt.

The Westland Acclimatisation Society made renrcsontalions regarding an open season for shooting in Westland. The Department ol Internal Aflairs has indicated tlrat it is considering the question of declaring an open season lor paradise duck. It i v proposed, however, to permit the shooting of grey duck and ptikcko. Grey duck nirv 1-e shot during the open season over the full free months of the t-ea-s,i-ii . tun it is vnqinsed to allow I'likcko (~ |,o shot only in the liist month of tin' season . Shooting may lie carried out only under license, which will he obtainable from the Postmaster in due

Tilt* (loath of Mrs Eleanor Pool, widow of the late Mr ( Hailes Pool, a wellknown earlier of Staflord in the eighties, took place at DillmaiiKtown yesterday morning. Mrs Pool, who had been ailing for some time, was S') years of ago, and had been do years on the West Coast, most of which time she had lived at Stafford and Dillsinantown. Her husband died some years ago. and her son Charles was killed at the war. She is survived by one son, John, who resides at Dillmanstown. and three daughters, Mesdamo.s Watson and "Williams of Dillmanstown, and Mrs Frank Marshall of Runanga. The funeral is taking place to the Stafford cemetery this afternoon.

A question of jurisdiction arose at the meeting of the Westland Land Hoard, yesterday afternoon, as between the Hoard and the Warden's Court. The question arose from an application for a temporary grazing license over an acre at Rimti, to which an objection was raised, the objector having made an application to the Warden’s Court" for a residence site over the same niece of land. It was stated that the area in question, which is in the l!imu township, was held until recently as a residence site hv a former resident, who had the license cancelled. Then application was mado for a residence site over the area by a resident, whose husband also holds a residence site. The applicant to the Hoard for a T.G.L. was unable to apply for a residence site as she already holds one. The Commissioner discussing the applications said the Hoard had no notice of an prior right by application to the Warden's Court, and even if it had he did not know that he would take notice of it. fie did not approve of adjourning the application as it would be like letting down the applicant before the Hoard. It was pointed out by counsel for the objector that the pegging out of a mining right gave an exclusive Tight. '1 he Commissioner emphasised that the Hoard had power to grant the present application for a I.G.L. and il the Warden thought tit, he could grant a residence site over the same area. Mr Park stated that if that course were followed it would probably cause a conflict of interests between the two parties. Mr Ward thought that the circumstances showed the necessity of due courtesy being shown as between the Hoard and the Warden. They were told that there was an application over the same area to come before the Warden who would have prior jurisdiction. Under these circumstances, the Hoard should postpone consideration until the Warden had dealt with the application to come before him. The present applicant before the Hoard could appear at the "Warden’s Court and object to the granting of the application. and if this was upheld then the Hoard could deal with the present application at its next meeting. Mr Ward’s attitude met with the approval of other members and the application was accordingly adjourned till next meeting.

Just landed a large consignment of Johnathan and other choice apples; also 50 half-cases of peaches.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. Advt.

Schroder and Co. have opened out a splendid range of new knitted costumes and sports coats; silk, velvet and marocain frocks. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

St. -Alary’s Church service at Kokatahi on Sunday next will be at 10 a.in., not 8 a.m. as stated yesterday.

'the new coat's have arrived, a great display at McKay’s.—Advt.

Messrs AlcGrtter’s (Westland) Ltd., distribute particulars of their halfprice sale in an inset with this issue.

Tenders closing on Saturday week, are invited by the County Council for the construction of the north approach to Knkapotahi Bridge, 1 -ittie AVaitnhn.

The following team will he picked from Himu against I'nited A. on Sunday 22nd, at 10.30 sharp in the semifinal of the AVingham Cup:—ll. AN oils, E. Stoop, J. Griffiths. K. Baker, W. O’Connor, .1. Boyd. T. Boyd, and Starkey, AA'. AVilloughby, J. Cooper, L. I nwood, J. O’Connor, H. Cooper.

Tickets are now available for the Grand Ball which takes place on AA cdnesday the 29th April, in aid ol the fluids of the Hokitika Beautifying Society. The event promises to he most success! til.

Patrons are advised not to miss the special feature picture. “The Man Alone,” which forms .the star attraction at Alcl.eans Pictures on Friday night. It is a sea story full of exciting incidents and is highly commended in Wellington Press comments. —Advt.

The death is reported at Christchurch of Mr Patrick llanrahan, lather of the Dev. Fathers T. and J. llanrahan, of Uiccarton and Papanui, and formerly stationed at Ahaura and Doss respectively.

The weekly euchre evening will bo held at the Soldiers’ Hall this evening in aid ol the D.S.A. Building Fund. Prize for highest scorer, tea set (21 pieces), eight other prizes, including lucky table. Supiwtr provided; dance follows. Admission Is (id. —Advt

At live Magistrate’s Court Greymouth. yesterday before Afr AA . Al.oldrum. 5..A1.. Charles Drown was charged that on March 11, 1920. at AA aiV.ta be did steal a chestnut gelding, the propertv of Walter Preen. After hearing evidence defendant was commited for trial.

...vs AVyait’s house at Gnmity was totally destroyed by fire just alter midnight on Sunday. Mrs Wyatt, "ho is the well-known picture proprietress, is at AVellington and Mr AH AA heat lev was sleeping on the premises. He "as awakened by hearing a noise and found the house on lire. Nothing was saved. The origin of the fire is a mystery. Insurances were not available, but it is believed that Mrs AYyatt is a heavy loser.

As the AVestland Sub-Union of the West, Const Rugby Union will he 'holding 'its annual general meeting within a short period now. the secretaries of the football clubs under its jurisdiction arc requested to call meetings to discuss any suggestions that they wish to bring under the notice of the Union. —Advt.

Addisons are showing new dress materials and dress Ihmnels in popular shades.—Advt.

The Greymouth Motor Cycle Clubs annual meeting takes place next Saturday on the Omoto Racecourse. Greymouth. Large entries have been received for all events, and New Zealand’s best riders will he seen in action. Coleman and Stratton, the world s champion grass track ridets are competing. also champions from Nelson and Christchurch as well as local cracks. This is considered the greatest, attraction ever seen on the Coast and should he worth while going to Omoto to \

11l answer to deputations which waited on the Hon. Sir James Parr in South AVestland recently, urging that a veterinary surgeon lie appointed to the district, and that a slock inspector visit the district more frequently, Mr J. O’Brien, M.P.. has received :i nimniuiiical inn I min the Department iil Agriculture m the died that Mr J. Kerrigan, the District Superintendent, will visit South AVestland this month, and inquire into the matters laid before Sir James Parr. Those wishing the services of a veterinary surgeon and more frequent visits ol a stock inspector should get in touch with All Kerrigan while he is on the Coast.

The National Concert in Hie Opera House last evening attracted a large attendance. when a capital programme was fully appreciated, the various performers meeting with a flat lining receution, encores being numerous. Ibe programme was as pillows : Dart 1. overture. “ Krin-gn-BraughMcLean s Orchestra; song. “Irish Folk Song.” Miss It. Gillooly; song. “ Maeushla,” Mr J. Hadland • dance, “Irish Jig,” .Miss Norma Gibbons; song. “ Gome io the Fair.” .Mrs C. Harrison; song, Mr T. Clarke: flute solo. “The Harp That Once,” Mr C. Gibbons; song. “The Last Hose of Summer,” Miss Jones. Halt 11: orchestra selection. McLean’s Orchestra: song. .Mr T. Clarke; pianoforte trio. “Hungarian Dances.” Misses Duly, iGieso and Devaney ; song. “ Snowy Breasted Hearl,” Miss Knowles; song, “ Believe Me, ’ Air J. Hadland; dance, “ Sailor’s Hornpipe.” Melba Gibbons (N.X. champion); song. “ I),ills of Donegal," Mr T. Stopforth ; vocal duet. “Mother Maehree.” Misses Jones and Ward.

The trouble which has existed at the State Mines came to an end yesterday morning. Mr Kimbell (Under Secretary of Mines), Mr I. A. James, (Superintendent of State Coal Mines), Air (). Davies (Mine Manager), and Mill. Miller (Engineer) met the representatives of the co-operative parties in conference. Messrs l'attinson and KnighC representing one of the partties, the Binns Extended decided to cancel their agreement with the State ’line P'wsartment, and to place their fuse in the hands of the Miners' Union. After some discussion, the representatives of Air 11 arderott s Party, and of Air Cooper’s Party decided to leave the question of whether there should he co-operative coal hewing parties or not to the Minors’ Union to decide. The State Afine mansigcrment. with Mr Kimbell. will meet representatives of the Miners’ Union to-day. and it is understood that work will ho resumed at the State Mines either to-morrow or on Monday.

Schroder and Co’s Great Stock-taking Sale is now finished. In thanking you very much for the liberal patronage, we mrv advise you, that we have opened our first shipment of new autumn millinery. velveteens in plain colors, embossed and printed effects. —Advt. Small Fires cannot become big fires if attacked at once with “ T nderwriters” Fire Extinguisher. Safe, sure, reliable, effective. Booklet from K. P. M. Alanning and Co., 5 Bedford Kow, Christchurch. —Advt.