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Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1928, Page 4

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify further entries for their stock sale at Kokatahi Yards on Friday next. Kingsford Smith in his flight across the Tasman has but set a precedent which will not fade in our memory, as did the Military Ball of a few' years back, the pleasant memories of whicn will be revived on Wednesday, October 3rd. The Government has appointed Mr William Clayton (chairman of tlm Inangahua County Council, a member of the Grey Power Board, and of the Westland Land Board) a member of the Greymouth Harbour Board, in succession to Mr Jesse Steer (resigned).

Fourteen years ago last night, on Sept 25th. 1914, the steamer Kairaki, belonging to the Kaiapoi Shipping Coy Ltd. of 151 tons, was lost with all hands off Point Elizabeth during oxceptioually stormy weather, such as lias been experienced here during the last few days.

The marriage was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Hokitika, yesterday morning by the Rev. Father Mackay, who celebrated nuptial Mass, when Mr Thomas Syron, second son of Mrs Syron, of Waimangaroa, near WestIfyron, of Waimangaroa, near Westport. was united to Miss Maud Moynihan, youngest daughter of the late Mrs Moynihan, of Kokatahi. The wedding breakfast was held at Kokatahi, the happy couple leaving for Christchurch this afternoon on their honeymoon.

A Christchurch paper says the date of the general election has not yet been announced, but the general opinion in the Parliamentary lobbies Is that it will be held on Wednesday, November 21st. Assuming that the session ends in a fortnight, as is considered likely, it would give the candidates sufficient time to conduct their campaigns. Moreover, an election on November 21 would not interfere with Christmas shopping to any extent. Already there are 185 candidates in the field and the parties are busy with the work of selecting others. Probably when nominations close it will be found that over 200 candidates will go to the poll. Brighten your homes with “Quaker Pelt Rugs,” with the new “ Accolac ” finish. The most favoured square on the market. Also opening in a few days shipment of ” Floortex ” and linoleum squares.—Schroder and Co. - Advt : .

The Grey mouth Fire Brigade received a call about 6.30 o’clock last evening, an outbreak having incurred at the Row a Maternity Hospital. The firo was located in the washhouse, an.: was extinguished before any serious, damage was done. * The weather yesterday continued on its had behaviour and there was another stormy night with heavy showers at intervals. This morning the wind had dropped somewhat and there was some improvement promised. The Druids Ball takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening. Very complete arrangements have been made for a successful meeting and patrons will find many novelties introduced to add to the interest and success of the gathering. Music will he supplied by Ross’s Orchestra. Mr A. Behan, of Greymouth, yesterday received a telegram from Mr Tom Heeney, as follows-—‘'Gisborne, Sept 25: Have received from America cablegram directing my early return, and having therefore to leave on October 23, I am sorry to advise that I will be unable to visit Greymouth as promised, as my departure has to he earlier than I had anticipated.” The Christchurch “ Press ” reports— For the second time within the past ‘few weeks (articles have been stolen from a church. The latest report is from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Merivale. where thieves removed an overcoat, J -~" scarves, and two pairs of gloves from the porch during the evening service. The first report was from Governor’s Vpv, when wine was taken and a collection box rifled..

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 64, as follows :— Canterbury : Scarlet fever 28, diphtheria 3, tuberculosis 11, pneumonia 9, pneumonic influenza 5, puerperal, septicaemia 1, hydatids 1, eclampsia 1. West Coast: Diphtheria o. Deaths (in Canterbury) were :—Tuberculosis 4, pneumonic influenza 2, penumonia 2.

Mr J. Murray, engineer of the Grey Valley Collieries, Ltd., at Dobson, sustained severe shock and burns on the arms and face through coming into contact with a high-tension wire carrying 11,000 volts of electrictiy. He was engaged in adjusting tlie apparatus at the mine sub-station on Monday, when the accident happened. After medical attention lie was able to proceed home, and is reported to be making a good recovery. -

An old identity of Ross, Mrs Margaret Mary Moye died in the O’Connor Home on Monday morning. The late Mrs Moye entered the O’Connor Home about seven years ago, coming from Ross. She was a n a rive of Limerick, Ireland, and was 33 years ot age. She came to New- /.caland 62 years ago and had spent most of that time on the Coast. She leaves a family of four sons and five daugh ters. The body of the late Mrs Moye was taken to Ross, the interment taking place at Boss cemetery this morning.

At a meeting of the Committee of the West Coast Rugby Union held last evening at Greymoutn it was re,solved to request the Buller Union to forward their account re All Black match to the New Zealand Union, if was resolved to ask the Kumar a Club to have the ground put in order for the seven-a-side tourney on 6th October, and to advise them that the West Coa-rt Union'officials «»nd referees would attend on that day. 7en teams have nominated for the tournament