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Hokitika Guardian, 23 November 1927, Page 2

The Magistrate, Mr Meldrum, will not be able to attend to-morrow’s sitting of the court, and whore possible the cases set down will be beard by Justices. The suit. Bond v. "Westland County Council, claim for damages, will be adjourned till the next court day.

With Christmas little more than a month away, interest is being centred in the Midsummer Meeting of the Westland Ttacing Club, which will take place on the Hokitika racecourse on Boxing Day and the day following. This year both days will be close public holidays. Nominations for the meeting close next Wednesday week, and the sale of rights will take place the following Saturday.

The prospects of a revival in goldmining in the northern part of the district is one of the expected certainties to follow the introduction of hydro-electric power to North Westland. Several propositions are under consideration, some in fact being on the point of being taken up. In certain instances where prospecting has been in hand some very encouraging results have l>een obtained.

.Master Rupert Kay, only son of Miami Mrs John Kay, Cowper Street, a scholar at the Grey Main School, has won tlie Watkins’ Medal for 1927. He put up a remarkably good performance coming first in the term examination and Headmaster’s examination and gaining the highest marks in the proficiency examination. He is therefore dux of the school.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday totalled 35, as follows :—Canterbury—Scarlet fever, 9; diphtheria, 3; tuberculosis, 10; pneumonia, 3; pneumonic influenza,-!; puerperal sepsis, 3; ophthalmia neonatorum, 1. West CoastDiphtheria, 1; tuberculosis, 1. Deaths: Canterbury—Pneumonic influenza, 2. West Coast—lnfantile paralysis, 1.

Influenza convalescents should frequently take a few drops of “ Nazol

on lump sugar. Immediately banishes hacking and tickling coughs. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

Mr ,T. Cuttance lias completed the purchase of a small steam fishing smack, the “ Tui ” of 4 tons; delivery to be made early next year.

Mr J. B. Phillips, advance representative of Hawaiian Troubadours, arrived here yesterday evening to arrange for a one-night season at the Princess Theatre on Thursday, Dec. Ist.

The death in County Antrim, Ireland, of Mr James Ballance, brother of the late John Ballance (Premier of New Zealand in the early ’nineties), is recorded in a London telegram. His death followed upon a bus accident.

A notice appears in this issue to the effect that a cordial invitation is extended to all those interested in the Hospital Day project to attend a public meeting which will lie held in the Hospital Rooms on Monday evening, Nov. 23th. at 7.30 p.m.

The Canterbury Education Hoard lias received 159 applications for !)J positions of probationary teachers. The applicants will be asked to interview Board members, and the senior inspector, with a view to selection. They will be expected to teach in schools nearest their own homes.

As a result of the proposed Harbour Improvements at Okarito the ketch Elsie, in conjunction with the surveyors, spent last Thursday sounding in various directions from the bar, commencing from 2 fathoms and extending to about Id fathoms in the roadstead.

An Area Rifle Meeting for cadets was held at Hokitika, on 9th and 12th. The following are the prize-winners.— Sergt. M. Connolly, Cdt. IV. F. Keen, Celt” N. Dale, Sergt. 11. J. Cooper, Cdt. C. Schroder, Celt. C. J. Wilson, Cdt. A. Mitchell, Cdt. J. V. Andrews. Sergt. M. Connolly won the aggregate prize with a score of 110 out ot a possible score of 125.

The wedding of Miss Mabel M.cCullam, formerly of (ireymouth, to Mr Owen Tancred, of Sydney, took place yesterday morning at the residence o! the bride’s mother, "Winnie Street, Clreymoutli, the ceremony being petformed Til Archdeacon Carr. The newly-married couple leit by yesterday’s express on their way to Sydney, where they are to reside.

Messrs IV. Weddel and Co. Ltd. advise dated London 18th inst: —-Danish butter, 208 s to 210 s (last week 193 s to 200 s); New Zealand, unsalted, 188 s to 190 s (181 sto 138 s) ; salted, 172 sto 180 s (172 s to 170 s). Market steady. Cheese, white and coloured, 97s to 100 s (98s to 100 s). Market steady. New Zealand cheese, white and coloured old season’s. 103 s to 101 s; Canadian cheese; white and coloured, 102 sto 100 s (last week 100 s to 103 s).

It is often said that Hokitika has all the airs and graces ol a large city. It certainly has many of the appurtenances of a city in its l'uhlic Offices, Banks, library. Town Hall, etc., hut there is no institution in its midst it is more proud of than its Hospital, .and it is acknowledged l,y all our visitors. Its pride is fully warranted. A line opportunity to display our personal enthusiasm is given in the meeting being held on November 28th to inaugurate Hospital Day. Make it a point of being there.

Mr B. C. Wold, and Mr J. A. C. Bayne, Chief Inspector of Coal Minos, accompanied by Miss Hunter, ol luangaliua Junction, were proceeding along the Boiler Road near Croiuuluu in a motor car on Monday, "lien the\ encountered some loose shingle on the road, and the ear became unmanageable and ran into a deep ditch on the side of Hie road, throwing the occupants out. Messrs Weld, and Bayne sustained severe cuts and abrasions about the head, face and hands, hut no serious injuries, while Miss Hunter was practically unhurt.

The wedding was solemnised at St. Patrick's Church, Groymouth, yesterday of Mr John Joseph Crooks (eldest son of Mrs Crooks, of Greymouth) and .Miss irisa A. Allan (eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo. Allan, ol Cobden). The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr J. Allan, wore a saxe blue repp frock with hat to match, and was attended as bridesmaid, by Miss Cecilia Donovan, wearing a navy blue repp frock, with hat to match. Mr Colin Crooks filled the role of best man. Rev. Father ilolohan performed the ceremony, after which the guests were entertained at the wedding breakfast, at the residence of the bride’s parents.

At Christchurch last week a great deal of interest was evinced in the first appearance of the New Zealand cricket team, when a friendly match was p! ed between the tourists and the Christ’s College first eleven. The outstanding performance of the day was that of R. J. S. Dean (son of Canon Bean), the College stock bowler, who in thirteen overs, three of which were maidens, took six wickets for 50 runs. A fast-medium trundler. Bean keeps a steady length, and his knack of turning the hall makes him a dangerous bowler. He was at his best in the match, and always commanded respect. His performance. says the “Lyttelton ’limes,” against such first-class batsmen, was, for a school-boy, a remarkable one.

Men! Don’t miss the bus—Get measured for your holiday suit right now. The ’Xmas rush is now on. * The tailors soon will be saying: We cannot take any more orders for delivery before ’Xmas.—Get measured at McKay’s, immediately. ' You can take delivery at any time it suits you. McKay’s, AVeld Street, Hold turn.—Advt.

Have you seen Paterson’s selection of dainty aprons and house-frocks. A not a pleasure in store awaits you.— Advt.

Just opened direct from the best manufacturers a large assortment ot hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster, Tapestry and reversible, also new designs in sofa squares and carpet runners. Rest value obtainable rugs from 8s Dd, 12s fid to -12 fid.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.