FIRE AT KOITERANGI

Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1928, Page 2

FIRE AT KOITERANGI

A fire this morning about G o’clock destroyed the residence of Mr James Cuttance, at Koiterangi. Mr Cuttancc on rising lit a fire in the kitchen and went across to liis sister’s residence (Mrs Enoch Harris), a short distance away. When he returned a few minutes later he found the place on tire and a hoarder at the house was endeavouring to put it out. There was practically a. shortage of water, and in spite of their efforts the building was destroyed. The fire apparently ran up the side of the fire place and bad a good hold. Practically- everything was lost, beyond a few personal belongings. The house was a fourroomed one with wash-house and outhouse attached. Mr Cuttance had his hand badly burned in his efforts to put out the fire,

Air fSeddon, M.P. returned (from South AA’estlainl to-day, and proceeds by the afternoon train to Greymouth. | A meeting of the Ivokatahi Sports Club will ho held at the Public Hat! on Thursday, March 22nd. at 8 p.m. —Advt. Fifty years ago.—Telegram: Hokitika, Alouday. March 18. 1878.—There lias been a heavy gale for the last two days. The Christchurch coach due last Saturday has not yet arrived. “When winter comes’’ lie ready to meet it by visiting Addison’s Showroom where the latest in millinery, coats, frocks and furs are no" showing. Inspection invited.—Advt. The Ivokatahi Sports Club will be bolding a Leap Year Ball on Wednesday week. Alarcli 28tb. For the event efficient arrangements are being made. The music will he supplied by the Kokatahi Orchestra. The amount of goods, including coal, limber, stuck, produce and general merchandise carried through the Otira Tunnel for the week ended Saturday. -March 17. was 9070 tons. This is an increase ol 573 tons, compared with the tonnage handled m the corresponding period of last year, when Hie total was 8470 tons. The friends of Air and Airs P. .Moran. of Xelson Creek, will regret to learn of the death of their eldest daughter. Alnrgifret. which occurred at the Grey River Hospital yesterday morning. The deceased, who was only 18 years of age, was a native of Xelson Creek, where she was highly- esteemed . 'The death took place yesterday in Christchurch, following an operation, of a well-known AYest Coaster. Airs B. V. O'Brien, the widow of the late Air Dennis O’Brien, hotelkeeper, of Alll lot-ton. Airs O’Brien was a daughter of the Into Air Frank Carmine, of Goldshoi'ough. She leaves throe brothers and two sisters. Air Lawrence Carmine, of Onioto, is a brother and the other relatives are all residents of <- 'hristchureh. The fortnightly mooting of Lodge Westland ua-. hold on Thursday last. A.D. Pro. Blown presiding over a fair attendance of members, including representatives of Star of the West. Sodden. and Deiuiiston Lodge-.. Bro. J. J. Williams was duly installed to the position of District President No. 1.3 District, the ceremony being cur'cl out by D.P. Bro. Ibiiisi.ridge. The Ritual ( ii]i contest was held in which Y.A. Bro. Turner was successful from three other competitors. The judges were D.P. Bro. Boustridge, P.D.P. Bro. McPhce, and I*.A. Bro. Turley. Amongst, the inward correspondence, was an interesting letter from Bro. A. Jamieson. No. 89, now resident of Toronto’. The Lodge was then closed in harmony. \n adjournment was then made to the social room in which the following toast list was presented:—The King and the Order, The A.D. Song. D.P. Bro, Roust ridge. Grand Lodge, proposed by D.R. Bro. Boustridge: responded to by P.D.P. Bros. McPhee and Fox. Song by Bin. Tsherwood. Newly installed D.P.. proposed by P.A. Bro. Turley ; responded to by D.l’. Bro. Williams. Recitation: Bro. Hall. The Visitors, proposed by P.A. Bro. Gronfsky ; responded To by D.P. Bro. Boustridge and P.A. Bro. MePliee. Song by Pro. Pierson. The Ladies, proposed hv .I.P.A. Bro. Furness; responded to by Bros. Hall and AlcPhoe. Song by ji.P Pro. Williams. An enjoyable evening was brought to ~ close with Alibi bang Sync. ,Insi landed 200 cases Pearnuiins, Cox’s Pippins. Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and DO halt-cases tomatoes. The growers instructions arc to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Afichol and Co. Ltd. (’Phone‘Xu. 2). —Advt. The rage oi the season “The Clara Bow Felts” in all the latest shades, This line is very scarce and will soon he sold out. Call early, and make vour choice. Prices 8s lid and 9s lid. —Schroder and Co.—Advt. Paterson’s have opened up a large variety of delightfully new bungalow aprons at a very low cost, prices ranging from Is lid. See our window display.—Advt. Particular cooks specify Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Rich, piquant, and free from mineral acids. In bottle or bulk. Accept no other.—Advt.