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Hokitika Guardian, 25 October 1928, Page 4

The Reefton. and Westport Bowling Clubs opened their seasons on Monday last. The Runanga Club opens on Saturday next. , > Friday, 26th of this month. Furniture and furnishings at the Soldiers’ Hall. Don’t miss this.—Advt. A meeting of the trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will he held at the office of the hank on Monday next, October 29 th } at 2.30 p.m. The late Mrs Anderson, of Woodstock, was a daughter of the late Mr Robert (not Patrick) Douglas, of Woodstock. Men ! We measure for dinner suits, full dress suits, overcoats etc.—W. H. Stopforth,—Aflrt,

Members of the Druids Lodge are notified to attend at the Lodge room to-morroW at 2 p.m.

The motor-ship Zingara jeft Wellington this morning at 11 o’clock for Hokitika. *

An inspection parade of the Hokitika Fire Brigade is called for tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock, when Inspector Hugo will be present.

Messrs Stewart Dawson and Co. Ltd. of Christchurch direct attention to n fresh announcement of interest, appearing on their behalf on our eighth page, to which we direct the attention of our readers.

Members of the Hokitika Fire Brigade are requested to meet at the Fire Station in Hamilton Street, tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. to attend the funeral of the late Fireman A. A. Androwes. Full uniform to be worn.

Rev. Mother Mary Vincent, of All Saints’ Convent, Greymoutty has received advice off the death of her father, Mr Hugh Maguire, which took place recently in County Cavan, Ireland, Deceased was 80 years of age. Sister Mary Columba/ who is attached to the Grevmouth Convent, is another daughter. Two. other daughters are in religion. Deceased leaves two sons priests, one of them having been recently ordained,

A very pleasing concert and ball was held in the One Mile Hall, Arahura, last evening in aid of the Humphrey’s School. There was a crowded attendance and the entertainment proved highly successful. The programme was a lengthy one and throughout was most enjoyable. At the conclusion ot the concert a dainty supper was dispensed by the ladies, and then followed the ball, the music for which was supplied by Ross’s Orchestra.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on the 22nd. inst., totalled 70, as follows:—Canterbury: Sacrlet fever 38 (in metropolitan area 23) ; diphtheria 2, tuberculosis 9, pneumonia 10, pneumonic influenza 4, hydatids 2, eclampsia 1, infantile paralysis 1, ophthalmia neonatorum. 2. West CoastV Tuberculosis 1. Deaths: Canterbury, scarlet fever 1, tuberculosis 2, pneumonia 2, pneumonic influenza 1— total 6d

Improved mail connection for the residents of Pekanga and neighbourhood was asked through Mr Seddon, wlio has been advised of the acceptance of a tender to provide for the performance of a mail service twice-weekly to Weheka during the summer months, and weekly during the winter—the mail to be conveyed to Weheka on the same day as it arrives at Waiho Gorge. This improvement should be convenient to the applicants, Weheka being their post office.

An inquest concerning the death of Andrew Yuill Bell, who received fatal injuries while working at Ogilvtie’s sawmill, Gladstone, on Tuesday morning, was held at the Courthouse Greymouth, yesterday, before the District Coroner, Mr W. Meldrtim, S.M. After hearing the evidence the coroner returned the following verdict: .—“Thais deceased came to his d6ath on 23rd. October, 1928, from shock resulting from injuries received at Gladstone Siding through accidentally falling in front of a shunting engine. No blame appears to be attachable to anybody.”

The death took place last evening about 6.30 o’clock of Mr A. A. Andrewes ex-Town Clerk of Hokitika, following on a- paralytic seizure earlier in the day* The deceased was a native of Hokitika and 55 years of age. He followed the teaching profession for several years in South Westland and then was appointed nightwatchman for the Hokitika Fire Brigade, a position his father had held for many years. Later he was appointed Town Clerk and he ably filled that position for many years, until a seizure early last year placed him aside, and from which he never fully recovered. Deceased was a prominent member of the Lodge Westland Kilwinning for many years. He leaves a mother, and family of two sons and two daughters, all well known residents of the town. His wife predeceased him several years ago. Mr W. J. Andrewest (Doc) of Hokitika, is a brother.

At the request of several of the residents of Inter-Wanganui and Wataroa, districts, Mr Steddon M.P. has been interesting himself regarding the subsidy to be. paid by the Health Department for the medical officer to he established at Harihari. Mr Seddon made out a strong case for the consideration of the Minister of Health, and the Department, and has been advised in reply by both Hon Young, Minister of Health, and Dr Valentine, head of the Department of Health, that tlie matter is bei,ng looked into further. Mr Seddon gathers from the tone of replies that subject to certain conditions being in order, the subsidy asked for and so necessary for the purpose intended j will be granted ultimately. This will he good news to a large section of the southern residents who will thus he enabled to arrange for a resident medical officer for the district, a matter of very great importance to a locality where there are so many Scattered young families, otherwise far removed from ready medical advice and assistance in .time of need.

Young couples embarking on the sea of matrimony, hold your oi’ders and buy at the Soldiers’ Hall. Unprecedented sale of furniture and furnishings. S. Burnett White.—Advt. Ladies’ “Radio Nusillc” Hose in nine leading shades, a good quality and long wearing stocking. Wonderful value at 3s lid pair at McKay’s,—Advt.