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Hokitika Guardian, 6 March 1928, Page 2

A notice of thanks appears in tin's j s-nic. , | Mrs ]{. J. Seddon and her daugh--*r, Mrs At. S. Hay, were visitors to Hokitika to-day. accompanied hv Air seddon M.P. Messrs \Y. Jeffries and Co. give a reminder of their auction .sale in the mart to-morrow afternoon of the furniture and effects of Air AV. T. Shaw. A grand concert and hall will he held in Arahura I’nhlic School on Wednesday. April -llh. in aid of the school prize fund. The death occurred at the Cireyluoutli Hospital on Sunday of Air Bernard lainiiii. at the age ol 93 years. He was a native of Switzerland, hut had resiiled at Koldsboiough for over titty years, and had enjoyed good health until about three weeks n;r<), when lie was admitted to the (ireyinouth Hospital, lie is survived hv a widow and Inmily ol lour, \\ 1 1 - |jam (Railway Department. t hristcliureh). Jack (Stillwater). Airs C. Xailor (Paroa) and Alls C. Hunt (Kuliiara). rnnsual interest was token at the Arahura Yards yesterday when very high prices ruled tor stock. A shortage in the cattle pens sent beef up at least -As ]>er hundred as compared with the last sale and while there was a good entry ot sheep there Wits also an exceptional demand. A pen of -YJ Iwu-footli ewes from ,Air .1. Condon of the Alahitalii were eagerly sought for and tiller spirited competition were knocked down to Air R. A. Harcourt of Koiterailgi. They were a real good lino and re Heeled the Longhead) Stud characteristics in no small way, being well framed and closely woolled a- Romneys go. The same vendor obtained the sum of Ills for his line ol fat wethers. The visit of the Mayor of Christchurch (Air J. K. Areheri to the West Coast in connexion with the (Irev District Diamond Jubilee celebrations was his first, to that part of the Dominion, and though unable to visit the I* ranz Josef Clavier, he and the .Mayoress visited most of the recognised beauty spots. Two things impressed Mr Archer in tin undesirable way—the ruin left behind by the gold diggers and Hie way the countryside appears to he getting overgrown with blackberries. Ihe way some parts of the country have been ruined for agriculture or horticulture made him wonder whether the whole business of gold-getting, especially when the human tragedies connected therewith were borne in mind, was justified. As to the blackberry, he remarked tlml unless something drastic were done within the next: lew years the position would boeoirre irremediable. A meeting of ladies was held yesterday to arrange for the forthcoming benefit for the Beautifying Society. 1 |on 11. !.. Alichel (President) presided, and in thanking the ladies for their attendance, said how much they were indebted to them for their help in the past. Since the estaUlislmiont of the Society, upwards of £I,OOO had been raised and expended for the benefit of tin' town reserves. The Society was more contributing to the funds of the local body, assisting in regard to various expenditure which the Council was carrying out. ATesdtimes Rutland and Parkhill were deputed to take charge of the supper arrangements for the dance at till* Soldiers' Hall on St. Patrick s T.vo (10th. jnstA and Alcsilamcs Heinz and Stuart in charge of the tea-rooms on Cass Square on i.lie afternoon of the Cain Day (Mareli 17th). Arrangements Were suggested also in regard to a gift, stall and a sweets' stall, and donations towards these stalls will he 'cry acceptable. Help with regard to the various stalls was also volunteered b> Mesdamcs Michel. Beniamin, Conning and S. Preston, and gratefully accepted. AYitb the ready assistance of the ladies the President felt sure yh" rorfh-f-omiug function would prove very successful. Kcletahi hot springs, fin the north slope ol .Mount Tmigarifo. winch occasionally deielop unusual activity, were leioutlv responsible for a ••blow-out of some magnitude (says tin- " .'ow Zealand I lerald < 'olunms of steam were seen rising to a great height, and judging Iroln the alter elieels, tin* blowhole to the east of the main valley must have been temporarily a geyser on a grand scale, lorciiig water and steam to a considerable height. I'hc How descended on the other side ol tin ridge and cascaded across the trail that leads from the central crater to Kcletahi. It destroyed almost all vestige of the track at that spot. Ihe springs are situated in a short valley high ut> on the north Hank of the mountain, and within a comparatively small area there are three large steam blow-holes and live geysers, all continuously active. The hot stream coming down tile valley has lately lalleii in volume, and in order to bathe in the high-charged mineral water it has been necessary to form pools by constructing dams ol stones. Ihe track round from the central crater is still passable to the experienced mountaineer, but care is necessary, and a fresh trail will require to be made ho- . fore the next tourist season. The public social tendered to AH' and Airs Keesing at the Soldiers' Hall last evening was very largely attended. The function was organised by lhe Hokitika Swimming Club, of which Mr Keesing was prominent and very useful member. The attendance was a distinctly representative one, including many young folk in whom Air Keesing had taken a special interest in assisting to develop the art of swimming and in instruction in the general rules of life saving ill the water. I lie general arrangements for tile evening were in good hands mid the function went oil* most pleasantly. Air Hawn s orchestra of seven instruments supplied compelling music, and the floor was alwavs ciowdod. while there were many encores and extras. Airs Preston was in charge of the catering mid a tasty supper was provided, hollowing supper Air D. I. Keans (President) on behalf of the Swimming Club, made a presentation to Mr and Mrs Keesing of a silver mounted entree service. Tn <loing so the good work oi Air Keesing in the community in regard to swimming was eulogised specially. His dforts among the rising generation were appreciated, and thanks were expressed very cordially. It was mentioned also that Air Keesing had upheld the honor of the Club in all the various Coast swimming centres, and his services would lie missed greatly following his departure. Hearty cheers were given for Air and Airs Keesing ami the young folk, and when the presentation was made musical honors were accorded. Air Keesing. in a neat reply, thanked the Club mid all friends for their kindness. He bad come as a stranger among them and made himself and family very much at home. They were now loath to leave. He spoke of the value of swimming to the rising generation and hoped the tuition would be made a compulsory subject at the schools. On behalf of his family and himself he felt he could not thank them as adequately as he should for all the kindness shown them.

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