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Hokitika Guardian, 7 June 1928, Page 2

The “Church News” states that the Cathedral Chapter has decided to instill ten large gas heaters of a special kind for winter heating in the Christchurch Cathedral.

Both the Police and Forestry officers have been specially alert at present with regard opossum pouching, and some additional cases ol alleged hrechcs of the law in respect to the matter will lie set down for the next sitting of the Magistrate’s Court.

The weekly euchre assembly takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night when eight useful prizes (this being the first Thursday in the month) are o|kmi for competition. Play will fie in the annexe which will lie comfortably boated, and supper will be served at tbe close of tbo play.

A start bus been made by tbe cooperative parties with the contracts on tbe Ruatapu-Mnliinapua. road. Three parties have some 08 chains, of clearing and forming to carry out to link tbe road from tbe junction at lluatapu with tbe road leading to Lake Mahimipua.

The concert ami ball in the Public Hall, Kokatalii on Monday evening next should attract a very large attendance. For tbe concert, a capital programme is being arranged that will give pleasure to patrons, while for tbe ball to follow a strong orchestra will supply special music of a sparkling nature. There should he a large influx of visitors for the special occasion.

The conference of representatives of mine owners and miners’ unions, which has been sitting at Westport since last Wednesday framing agreements .for miners and engineers, lias concluded, agreements lining reached in regard to both parties. These will be submitted to tbe unions on Sunday for ratification or otherwise. Wages and rates are. unaltered, but there are some slight changes in the machinery clauses,

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended Monday at noon totalled 57, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 44 diphtheria, 1; tuberculosis, 2; pneumonia, 5; pneumonic influenza 1; erysipelas, 1; hydatids, 1. West Const: Scarlet fever, 1; diphtheria, I. Deaths: Canterbury, one each scarlet fever, tuberculosis, and enteric; West Coast, tuberculosis 1.

There will be eight prizes at tbe Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament this 'Thursday) evening in the Soldiers’ Hall:—lst. double bed down quilt; 2nd. set aluminium pots; 3rd. suit ease; 4th. set kitchen utensils; sth. household mincer; Gth. Burns bread knife; '7th. Valet safety razor; Bth. thermos flask. All winners play off at the end of the season for aggregate prizes. Admission 2s. Supper. Play commences at 8 o’clock sharp.— Advt.

At the meeting of the Hokitika Free Library on Tuesday night reference was made to tlie action of the Government in handing over the Provincial Council Chambers at Christchurch to Canterbury and Westland Provinces. Pleasure was expressed at the government remembering Westland’s part in the early pijgvincinl history. It was resolved to forward a letter of thanks and appreciation to Sir Francis D. Bell who made the announcement at Christchurch on behalf of the Government.

A record run of 439 miles in twentyfour hours was made by the Royal Mail liner Aorangi on her last trip from Auckland to Sydney. It is the greatest speed yet attained by the vessel since she was built, over three years ago, and is probably the fastest time made in one day by a merchant vessel in the Tasman Sea. The Aorangi was three days two hours forty-one minutes oil the trip, which is not a record, the Niagara having covered l the distance in three days twenty-three minutes.

Mr Seddon, M.P., who communicated with the Minister of Lands relative to Little Wanganui river erosion, and the danger to Inter-Wanganui settlement, has received advice from Hon. McLeod that the Minster of Public Works has issued authority to the District Engineer to enable a earful survey to be made in the locality, and the necessary levels, cross-sections, etc-., to be taken, so that the extent of the menace might he determined definitely. This action will also meet the wishes of tlie settlers, who desire a comprehensive report so that the position can be dealt with effectively.

For evening wear we are now showing the latest in silks, georgettes, crepe de chenes, velvets, also gold and silver lace and 36-inch lace nets. New evening frocks now opening in taffeta, georgette, crepe de chenes and art eilltsp —Schroder and Cp,—Advt,

Tlie demonstration of the new Ford ear will not take place until a later date which will be duly notified.—Advt.

The Secretary of the Fire Brigade desires to acknowledge donations from Princess Theatre Coy. of £2 2s Od and Mr J. J. Mclntosh £5.

For the vacancy on the Westland Land Board Messrs James Muleare of Ngahere and John Eyall of Barrytown (sitting member) have been nominated.

The ball postponed some time ago is now announced to take place on Monday June 18th. in the Public Hall Koiterangi in aid of the Koiterangi Tennis Club.

To-morrow (Friday) Nurse Spring of the Plunkeb Society will visit Hokitika. Messages roquring her attention should be loft with Mrs George Perry (Hall Street) as early as possible. In the afternoon the nurse will be in attendance at St. Andrew’s Hall from 2.30 to 4.30.

Captain M. Buckley, of the Wigram Aerodrome, Christchurch,' is coming to the Coast to-day. The object of bis visit is to select a suitable site to be sot aside for the future requirements of aviation. Captain Buckley is wellknown on the West Coast, having been in charge of an Avro machine here, at the time of the Hokitika Exhibition.

“Heroes of the Silver Fern” being a Souvenir Programme of the 1928 lour and a record of previous matches of the All Black Rugby Football teams. A concise history of Now Zealand's National game; a pictorial handbook that every Rugby follower will treasure. Price 2s Cd at Van-all's Sports Depot. —Advt.

The annual meeting of the Westland Licensing Com mil to yesterday was of record briefness, tho whole of the business of transfers and renewals being dealt with in under an hour. The police reports generally were of a favourable nature and in no case was any strong exception taken to renewals being granted, while the requirements of the Inspector of the Health Department appeared to have generally been complied with.

New games for the winter evenings: “Liulo,” “Snakes and Ladders,” “Motoring,"’ “Blow Football.” “The Zoo Sinner,” “Steeplechase,” “Bl’d P’g,” “The Down Mail,” “The Fairy Princess,’’ “Flight Around the World,” “Big Game Hunting.” “Whizz” and Draughts at Is; Table Tennis 2s 3d, 3s, 7s (id, 10s, 13s Cd at Van-all's Novelty Depot, Revell St.—Advt.

Now shipments just opened from London to-day of ladies’ water-proof rubber coats with bats to match, fancy snake and lizard designs; Coats 15s Gd, bats to match Gs Oil. Fancy designs with piped edges: Coats 22s Gd, bats to match 8s Gd. Coloured art silk coats 22s Gd. bats to match 8s Gd. Fancy pattern art silk coats 28s Gd. bats to match 10s Gd. Sec our window display.—l Ic K ay's. —-Ad vt.