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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1929, Page 4

liie County Elections on "Wednesday, despite unfavourable weather, drew large polling for tile several contesis. llu results in general were an en-U-’i'sement of tiie sitting Council, .v'JucJi could hardly be otherwise, in /lew of the success revealed by the .mances during the expiring term. Ihe ...mtescs, however, should have a healthy effect on the Council. Such events arouses public interest, and the .wakening has a stimulating effect all round. The district on the whole, it is often admitted, is well served by its public bodies. Good and conscientious wont is done in the public .orvite, and the atmosphere generally prevailing is a, tribute to the probity ind patience of the public men in the discharge oi their duties. in the .vonheru Hiding the electors did well m return the sitting members who nave discharged such useful service .or the County as a whole. What appears to have been a. well organised effort to oust one of the members, was attempted, but it was doomed to I’ailire, any pique or feeling in one section of the community not extending to other parts of the Hiding, and Mr Ward and .Mr Murdoch very deservedly, had their actions well endorsed by the electors as a whole. For the Central Riding, Mr Keenan renders the Council in place of Mr Morel who has left the district, and lias the distinction of heading the xill over his former colleagues, Messrs Wells and Chcsterman who have been always painstaking members of the Council Mr O’Neil, for his first attempt, polled well, but it is evident idle farmer"' must organise unitedly if Lliey wish to have a direct representative' returned. The veteran, Mr Bauckc, put up a good fight, and gave the others a lead in showing a willingness to meet the electors and discuss public affairs, but the personal opposition of the more popular candidates accounted for the clear defeat of the ex-councillor. The Southern Riding probabTy aroused 'the most general interest of the three contests. \ new member, Mr Houston, wellknown throughout the district, headed the poll, with the result that Mr Chinn, one ol the most painstaking and conscientious of members, was displaced. Messrs "Donovan, Sear'e and Jeffries retain their seats, and with M,r Houston supply a strong team for the south district. Messrs T)uft. mud Mclntosh were unsuccessful in their essay for County honors, thouch both polled well, indicating that the voting favours of the electors wovr well distributed. The new Council! will soon be taking up its duties, and as the present is ail era when finance is loss stringent, should be capable of doing good work in the interests of the district as a whole.

'flic usual monthly service of the Presbyterian Church will be held at Jvolcalalii on Sunday at 2.30 p.in.

The telephone number of Messrs Taylor and Cumming of the City 1 ulclierv is No. 72m.

We stock only reliable underwear for men. If you want value for your money see us first. —W. H. Stopfortii s —Advt.

An "old pioneer settler of the West Coast passed away yesterday at Reefton Hospital, in the person iff Mr John Camp Graham, aged 77 years. Perrons oii was born in Australia, and participated "in the Charleston gold rush, latter he worked m the Ikamatua and lvopara districts.

Do you play football or bo-key ? if so, call and sec a great range of footballs and hockey sticks at Boss’s ■Sports Depot.—Advt.

Ask to see our fine range of boys’ cardigans, pull-overs, etc. We stock only the best quality in boys’ wear.— W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

In the Canterbury Health district for the 24 hours ended at noon on Wednesday, eight cases of scarlet fever were reported. Of the total, tluee were in the metropolitan area (one ench in St! Albans, Wuimairi County, and Paparua County). The remainder were: One each from Cheviot County, Ashburton County, Mackenzie County, and two from Timaru borough. Three cases were reported from the Vest Coast Health District: Grey County. 1 j Buffer County, 2.

Call and see Ross’s wonderful range of rifles, guns and ammunition. All new and latest models and marked at city prices.—Advt.

The scrutiny of the rolls and the official count in connect! n with the palling at Wednesday’s County Elec-t-on is proceeding to-day. The Central and Northern Ridings are being dealt with to-day, and the Southern Riding will be commenced to-mor-row. The official results are expected to be announced on Monday. There will be a meeting of the n-'wlv constituted Council on the 22nd. inst. when the members meet at noon to elect a Chairman and deal with tenders, and some special business.

The wedding was solemnised at Holy Trinty Church, Greymouth, yesterday of Miss Hannah Tindale, youngest daughter of Mr J. Tindale, Punakaiki. and Mr Henry Stephen Langridge, son of Mr and Mrs H. E. Langridge, Barry town. The Rev. J. A. Jennyn officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr W. Foster, was charmingly attired in a frock of blue celnnese crepe de chine, with a crinoline hat to tone. She carried a beautiful bouquet. Miss Amy Laing, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a frock oi apricot taffeta and georgette, and crinoline hat; and also carried a bouquet. Mr B. Tindale, cousin iff the Tiride. was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Harker ? 'lea Rooms, and later -Mr and Mrs Langridge left for the North Island, the bride travelling in a blue cliarmaline frock, and brown coat and hat.

Harley and Co. the Complete House Furnishers wish to notify the residents of Hokitika and district, especially' those who are contemplating refurnishing, that they can give most exceptional easy terms and supply every necessity for the home. They have a-huge stock to choose from: furniture m all the latest designs, tapestry and drapino- curtains, eiderdowns in latest shades. Their traveller, Mr Robertson, will be pleased to call on anyone wishing to see patterns or designs, and will he pleased to give prices etc.. A letter to headquarters requesting him to call will he immediately attended to.— Advt. ’ Whatever the cause of a cold might he there is one tiling sure—the rcmeciv is “ Nazol.” Gives instant relief. GO doses for Is Sd.—Advt.

Ross’s Sports Depot have been .successful in obtaining the Westland agency of W. S. Clayton and Co. As this is one of the largest sporting •houses in the Dominion, sportsmen m all branches of sport may be assured of tlie best of service—Advt.

Club together this winter. Visit Yarrall’s and buy a really line gramonlione. Nothing better for entertainment on winter evenings. Ynrrnll s. Be veil Street, for the latest gramophone records. —Advt.