LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 April 1926, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club "ill he held on Friday night at B.AH o'clock at the Club room, Hiiin 111 11 n Street. 'The work of pumping out- the Brunner Collieries. Ltd . Wallsiuid mine shaft lots been effected. A start has been ui-nK villi clearing the underground work inti.- for the erection of the elect ideal pump, uhich is on its way from England. Tin- Marine Department has i-iini-.uewi-d operations for netting the Chitlin River no quiuunt for sale, and is getting ready i.o trap qiiinnat for spawn in Ihe Ahuriri and Hakataramea River.-, in North dago, and Atlantic •almon in the To A,tan .streams. An incident which should prove a warning to all ladies "ho arc tlm possessors of purses with long handles, occurred ill Qimen street. Auckland, last week. A lai.y with a- purse hanging from her wrist stopped to look in a shop window, and when commencing Lo move on become conscious that her purse I'clt considerably lighter. Oil glancing down she was surprised to see the straps hanging loosely Irom her wrist. In the course of the few minutes she iiad paused in her walk, someone had with expert skill neatly (lipped the straps of her hag.

Every justice of the peace carries a medallion to signily bis status, and these badges have on many occasions been a great convenience to the holders in gaining them admittance to railway stations, wharves, etc. At the annual meeting of the Wellington Justices’ Association, a member related an amusing experience which a display of bis medallion had brought about. He was incited to visit an important vessel, but when lie arrived at the wliart be could not find liis invitation. A policeman stood on one side of the gangway, and a steward on the other, and there seemed no ('banco ot getting aboard. The policeman, however, noticed (lie mallinn banging from the justice’s watclicliain. and be touched the steward on the shoulder. “It’s all right,” lie said in a loud whisper. “ he’s a member of Parliament.” Belting: “Tuffoid” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisfaction to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. B. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.