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Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1928, Page 2

Tiikkh iii'f mmu'i'oiis Borough .Reserves spread through tlit* town of Hokitika. Those responsible for the original planning of the town, did remarkably well in that respect, and reserves for all public purposes were set aside. Those for municipal purposes as a means of additional local revenue for the municipality are the most numerous, while recreation and other reserves are pro- • ided in considerable area over the Borough The designers of the town planned a Borough very replete with reserves indeed, indicating a foresight in keeping with the same praiseworthy i onsideration for the future as marked what had been done for Canterbury. «hence came the pioneering officials to establish the town here in the early days of the gold rush. Of the numerous reserves about the Borough, the local body has never derived the income the founders must have intended from that source. The tenure was never on a proper foundation. This was due probably to the fact that of flic Borough area there remains still a considerable section of Crown lauds, representing sections which have never boon taken up. However, the Council, which has had the matter under consideration. has' now brought matters to a head, and through the research of the Town Clerk has adopted a scheme whereby occupiers can secure a tenure "ii definite lines. It is surprising that many have erected dwellings on reserves with prnoioallv only a squatting title. Certainly the rental has been nominal, hut here lias been always the risk of being disturbed. There are said to he quite a number of useful building sections about the town, and those will now lie procurable over an extended tenure which will give a measure of security not enjoyed or obtainable previously. Xo doubt the Council will he looking for more revenue. and lightly so. so that the intention under which the land was set apart for municipal purposes might be realised at last. The stops now taken are certainly in the right direction.

A notice of thanks appears in this issue from the family of the late Mr T. J. Hanipson.

A notice of intention to apply for a discharge in bankruptcy api>ears in this issue.

r ihe balance sheet of the Westland County Council for the year ended 31st. March. 1027. is distributed as a supplement with this issue.

Consumers of gas are reminded that f accounts for December and .January I are due for payment at the office of 1 the Hokitika Gas Company to-morrow * (Tuesday) before 4 p.m. ! On a charge of l>oing found drunk , on Saturday evening, an offender was | convicted and fined .js at the M'agis- ] trate's Court this morning by Mr A. K. - lienjainili. J.P. , An inquest was held on Saturday by .Mr \\ . Meldrum, Coroner, touching the death of .lames Bourkc, contractor who was on Thursday killed by a fall oi rock at Mabel's Bay, on the ClroyWestpurt coastal road. Alter hearing evid. me the Coroner found that James Bourkc was accidently killed hv a fall ol sionc. following blasting operations a! .Mabel's Bay. on Febuary 9th. The • Cireymouih Municipal Band leaves on Thursday for Christchurch to take part in the Dominion contest, and will he absent for tho bettor part of a fortnight. The Band lias practised with great enthusiasm, reports the ‘‘Argus” and it probably will he the host hand that Oreymouth has ever sent to contest. It- is expected to give an excellent account of itself in the test selections. About a. dozen of the members are competing in the solo and quartette terns, including three bass players, one baritone, one euphonium, three tenors, two cornet players as well as tho entrants for the quartette and trombone trio. Bake Kanieri is not losing any of its popularity. During the week-end. despite the overcast weather, there was the usual Urge patronage from all parts oil' the district, including many visitors from Givvmoutli. Tho road towards Dorothy Falls is living steadily extended. Beyond the end of the road is a pretty bush track leading to the falls, and many enjoy the walk along the route. Sunny Bight is always well patronised by bathers, the spot being ideal. There is a sheafing beach with a clean clear botto.ni. the. conditions being ideal for swimming. Tho roads to and about the lake have been greatly improved of kite. The Hov. J. H. Young ol the Ros.sSoiilli Westland Circuit, is leaving immediately for the North Island, where lie takes charge of llawera. While in this district .Mr Young has been very successful and lias made himself well known and esteemed throughout the district. This lias been evidenced bv the numerous farewells accorded him. At every’little centre there lias been a presentation, and the voice of regret lias been beard at bis departure. At Wailin last week on lieliall ol ibe parishioners, subsequent to a week-day church service, which was numerously attended. Mr Seddon. M.P., was called on to make a presentation, when a cheque was handed over. Mr Young acknowledged the gift and said how much he regretted leaving the people and the district. Among those present at the presentation was the Hon. O. Ilawken into whose electorate Mr Young is now moving. There ' s every prospect that at an earlv date a new moth will ho liberated to attack the ragwort, slates the , A\ ellinglon correspondent ol the " LvtI tolton Times.” The insect, T.vria jaeolia', lias hecn submitted to rigid tests at the Cawthron Institute, aet mating to a recent decision ol the Noxious Weeds ( 'ollllliit lee of the Council of Scientific and Industrial ReI search. ■' From the result of test-,,'' 'ii\s l)r Tillyard, in a letter -to Ihe Department. " we can -late positively two things. The caterpillars do t re- ' inendoiis damage to ragwort and they ' do not damage any other plant of economic importance. I therefore wish to 1 apply to the Minister o! Internal Allairs lor an upon permit to liberate this insert in New Zealand and would ask you to consult with our committee ) ami obtain a decision as soon as pos--1 silde.” 1 One of the best known (Ireymouth athletes, Kieliard George Pascoe, met his death under tragic circumstances yesterday evening on the road between ' Heel ton and the lnangahua Banding. The tyre of his motor cycle burst while he was proceeding to the Landing with j a companion, Richard Gil.sennaii, of * .lnangahua Banding and both were ? thrown from the machine, with the resuit that Dick Pascoe was fatally injured. Medical aid was summoned, but before the doctor was unable to ake an examination, the victim laid succumb- ’ ed. The deceased was in Groynioutli on--1 ly yesterday, having cycled down from 1 the Banding where he was engaged in contracting for the supply of props for the Blackball State Coal Mines. After visiting his parents left there .shortly alter o o'clock, ami. after visiting ' Blackball in connection with his contract, lie proceeded homewards, with Mr Gilscmmn riding in the side car id his machine. He evidently made lgood profess on the journey towards the Banding, as tho accident occurred ‘ before dark. The late Diehard Pascoe was the thiixl son of Mr and Airs R. ’ Pascoe. of Franktun Street. Groymoui.li and was a native of that town ami 2A years of age. He leaves a widow (a daughter of Air and Airs C'. Swcetman. of Maekav Street) and a young family ol two sons and one 1 daughter, the eldest eight years of age, who only recently went to reside at fmnigaliua Banding. He is also survived by lour brothers. Robert (Syd- ' noy). Percy. Fred and Philip (Greymouth). lie also leaves two sisters, : Airs R. AlcDonald. of Christchurch and MBs K. Pascoe. Groynioutli. To them ’ the sincere sympathy of very many ‘ friends will be extended.

Just arriving from Nelson and Otago large consignments of tomatoes. apricots, nectarines and plums. Our instructions are to soil at lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd., (plume Xo. 2).—Advt. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: White Honeycomb Quilts, full size, regular prices 10s 6d—Realisation prices los 6d.—Advt. Instructed l\v the Public Trustee, as executor in the estate of W illinin MeKay. deceased, to realise immediately on stocks, Messrs W. McKay and Son offer £IO.OOO worth of drapery, clothing furnishings etc. at extraordinary low prices, A great Realisation Sale, now proceeding. Stocks must be sold.— Advt. The surest remedy for worms is Wade’s Worm Figs. Children like them. Xo bad after-effects. Chemists and stores. —Advt. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Sheetings. 400yds best quality high grade at prices that cannot be repented.—Realisation prices: 54in. Is lid, 72in. 2s 6d, 80in. 2s lid.--Advt. An opportunity of securing drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, ladies’ .apparel and underclothing, furnishings etc. etc. at extraordinary low prices presents itself at McKay and Son’s Great Realisation Sale now on.—Advt. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Printed Bed Spread, double-bed size, regular price 16s 4d—Realisation price 10s lid.—Advt.