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Hokitika Guardian, 6 June 1927, Page 2

Short-effect coloured rubber raincoats, great- value at- 18s fid at McKay's.—Advt.

The Elsie sailed on Saturday from Okarito at mid-day, arriving at Hokitika yesterday morning.

Boys’ Fancy Coat Sweaters, wear guaranteed, 6s lid at Hallenstein’s, lle-vell St.—Advt.

Tenders are invited for the leasing of the Church of England Paddock. Upper Gibson Quay.

A meeting of all those interested in the proposed supply of electricity in the Kokatahi and Koitemngi districts will he held in the Kokntahi Public Hall on Thursday evening at Bo’clock.

The new hall at Harihari now being erected by the settlers is to be opened officially by Mr Soddon M.P. on Monday. June 20th.. when there will be a gala night to celebrate the oc-

The funeral of the late Mr Martin Donnghue took place yesterday afternoon. and was attended by a largo number of friends. The Rev. Father McKay conducted the service at the graveside.

A grand benefit hall in aid of the Westland Hospital funds will he held ill the Public Hall. Kokatahi on Wednesday, June 25th, when Messrs Ross’ Orchestra will supply the music. A capable committee will he in charge of the general arrangements.

On June loth, there will lie a total eclipse of the moon, visible generally over the Pacific Ocean. The •moon enters the penumbra at 5.4 p.m.. the total eclipse begins at 7.14 p.m. and the total eclipse ends at 8.5 p.m.. the moon leaving the penumbra at 10.15 p.m.

The work of eroding the traffic bridge over Dry Creek on the main South road is now being pushed ahead. Pile-driving will start Ibis week, and no time is to he lost over the coiv struction, all material being at hand. The bridge is expected to b:> ready lor traffic about October, and it will lie a great boon to all classes of traffic.

Colonel Gardiner (Southern Command) will inspect the local cadet company on Tuesday evening, when the Dominion Championship licit and Medal will he presented to Corporal C. Coll.ver. Corporal Collyer has also won the Lady Godley Cup, which is shot for yearly. This is the third year Collyol has been successlul in winning this Cup, which will also he presented on Tuesday. Parents of the cadets are invited.

The funeral of the late Mr Lorraine Uonar took place on Thursday afternoon and was followed by a large number of friends, the Kokatahi and Koiterangi districts being well represented, The Rev. Canon Hamilton eonducted the service at All Saints’ Church, and the service at the graveside on v.hid) were placed a number of floral tributes.

The death occurred on Saturday morning of Fdith Lillian, wife of Mr Alexander Thomson Mobster, of Preston Road. The late Mrs Webster was 53 years of age. and was born in Christchurch. Deceased had not been in good health for some c nsiderable time. She is survived !>v her husband, and a. family of eight children- five hovs and three girls,

The death took place at Ross last evening at ft o’clock of a very old and highly respected resident, in the person of Mrs Catherine Sharkey, which took plaee after a short illness. The deceased was a native of Newrv, County Doiui, Ireland, and was 02 years of age. The deceased came from Dunedin to She West Coast with her family in 1865 in the Lady Darling, ir shipmate being the centenarian, Mrs SV. H. West, of Carterton. She first went to Okarito and tlien to Ross, where she settled down and had resided there ever since, highly res|ieetcd by all who knew her. Her husband predeceased her many years ago. She had a family of 13 children of whom eight survived her, 6 grand children and five great grand children. Her sons include Andrew at Ross, Thomas in Waikato and John at Murchison, and daughters, Mrs Sherlock, of Stratford and Mrs Farmer, of Murchison. The funeral takes place to Ross cemetery to-morrow morning at 11 o’clock.

The fireMls runs out nil alarm of lire to-day at ten minutes after noon. The scene of the outbreak was tlie motor garage of Mr Robert Renton in Rollestoil street. Thanks to the proximity of the hose reel station in Upper Sale street, a line of hose was promptly run out, and the fire was soon extinguished. A motor car was in the shed at the time, hut this was got out safely without damage. The motor sihed was gutted. The Brigade mustered promptly and a reel and the hook and ladder carriage went away from No. 1 station in quick time, hut their services were not required.

The following have been appointed a Commission to inquire and report on the Dobson colliery disaster <ST December fil'd., Messrs Page, S.AL, John Watson, superintendent of the Taupiri Mine, and William Balderstone, secretary of. the West Coast Miners’ Council. It is Imped that the Commission will commence ile sittings this week. The reiKirt is returnable by June 20th. The order of reference is of wide scope, and includes suggestions for the prevention, as far as possible, of similar accidents and the safe working of this and other mines.

Mr .Soddon. ALP., who was in South Westland last week was interviewed at various points in regard to different matters. At Hariha.ri the Farmers’ Union held a. formal interview when several district matters were referred to, including railway extension, Petersen road extension, La Fontaine road extension, One One swamp drainage and by roads, restoration of tri-weekly mail, and dwellings for workmen on permanent road works. Air Seddon made a note of the several matters, and promised to go into the matters at once. He hoped to be with them again on the 20th. inst. for the opening of the new lnill, and congratulated the district on the enterprise shown in the matter. Later. Mr SeTldon took occasion to inspect some of the workmen’s hemes and stated the matter would have his attention without a moment’s delay, recognising as he did the urgency of the matter.

There was a very representative gathering of ladies, and a. number of gentlemen, Hon. H. L. Michel, presiding. on Thursday afternoon at Preston’s tea-rooms, to bid good bye to Miss Jessie Smith, prior to her departure from Hokitika, to reside in Wellington. Mr Michel referred to the many years of residence in Hokitika, of Miss Smith, of her good and useful life in the community, and her devotion to her late mother. He asked acceptance of a purse of sovereigns from her many friends ns a small token of the esteem and respect in which she was held hy the community. Rev. Hayward, Messrs Aitkeii, J. A. Murdoch (County Chairman). D. .T. Evans, and T. E. A*. Seddon. ALP., also joined in the expression of appreciation and good wishes. Afiss Smith feelingly acknowledged the very kind expressions of good will. The singing of Ayld Lang Syne concluded a very successful function. Afiss Smith left on Saturday morning en route to Wellington. Don’t experiment with cough syrups. Take “ Nazol ” and get instant relief. A powerful and most effective germkiller. Is 6d buys CO doses, ready for use.—Advt.