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Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1929, Page 4

It is notified in this issue that the opossum trapping season in the Westland Acclimatisation District has been extended until August 14tli. The Westland County Council to-day issued notices for the annual County rates. Rebate of five, per centum will he allowed on the current year’s rates paid oil or before August 22nd. The rebate cannot ho allowed after the date stipulated. Popular Gene Austin (tenor), in “ I Can’t Give You Anything but Love ” and “ I Wonder if You Miss Me Tonight.” H.M.V., E.A.470. Two attractive songs by one of the most popular artists of the day.—At Yarrall’s. The death of Charles W. Petersen took place at the Old People’s Home, Westport on Friday. Deceased had reached the age of 89 years. He was torn in Denmark ,and was known among the old gold miners as “Copenhagen Charlie.” He came to New Zealand 61 yeark ago and followed the gold rushes to many parts of the Coast. He never married and had no known relations in New Zealand. Capital accounts are heard of the. preparation of “Rip Van Winkle” opera set down for presentation here in three weeks’ time. There is an unusually strong caste, and the promise of a very fine display. There are over 80 performers in the troupe, and with the staging and dressing and, special lighting, a very hrave display should he made. It has been deckled to open the box plan on August sth. Mrs Stavelev has tne production in a very advanced stage already. At a meeting of the Executive of the Westland Progress League yesterday, arrangements were advanced for the proposed local display at the Canterbury Winter Show, opening on the 10th. August. Mr Evans reported on. arrangements made with the Government officers at Wellington, and made suggestions regarding the local display which were approved. Mr E. M. Marriner, the organiser of the Winter Show, who was present, gave particulars regarding details, and promised assistance in respect to various matters affecting the stand. The proposals generally were approved and Mr Coles or Mr Evans should be advised of any local exhibit of interest to add to the display. Mr El. M. Marriner, of Christchurch, Organiser for the Winter Show, who was In town yesterday, met members of the local school committees and teaching staffs in respect to the proposed schools excursion to Christchurch. Mr Evans presided at an informal meeting yesterday, when the scheme was outlined. The excursion is suggested for a month hence, to extend over tln'ee days—Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 22nd. 23rd. and 24th. Very reasonable fares are proposed for schools, and billeting will be arranged in Christchurch for the children if required. The return fare from Hokitika for children under 15 is Gs Id, under 19 (attending school) 9s, teachers 11s 2d, adults 19s. These fares include free admission to the Show on presentation of the railway ticket. Approval of the proposal was voiced by Messrs Armstrong and Partridge and Rev Father McKay. Mr Armstrong agreed to call a special meeting of the local committee the next day to consider the matter. Dr Teichelman, Rev Father McKay and Mr Evans were appointed a sub-committee, with two to ho appointed, by the School Committee, Mr Conning to assist Mr Coles with the secretarial work. For evening wear we offer 3G inch crepe de chene, all leading colours at 3s lid; two only beaded frocks in pink, usual price 955, sale 59s 6d. One only georgette frock, shade apricot, trimmed gold lace, usual price 97 s fid, sale 75s.—Schroder and Co.— Advt. Wade’s Worm Figs quickly ex-pel worms. Pleasant to take and absolutelv harmless. All demists and stores. —Advfi.

Social and dance, Three Mile Hall, Friday, July 26th. Good music ( and supper. Admission: Gents 2s ; ladies Is.—Advt. •>* J' Bullcy Valley Dairy Coy’s output for the year is a record—2l2 tons ot butter as compared with 190 as too previous highest output. / Three cases of scarlet fever were reported on paturday. Two were in tne Canterbury health district—one from ivaxapoi borough, and one from Ashburton county. One case in the West Least district was from Greymouth borough, r Owing to tides on the West Coast beaches being unsuitable, the departure of an aeroplane from the Wigram Aerodrome to commence an aerial survey of the west coast of Nelson, lu-is ueen delayed until Wednesday or Thursday of this wek, when tides will be low during the daytime. The amount of timber exported from the West Coast for the quarter ended June 3Uth. 1929, was super feet, an increase of 1,974,100 super feet over the previous quarter. The timber railed through the Otira tunnel ’ for the June quarter amounted to 9,711;000 super reet, leaving 9,167,600 super feet for shipping, Australian and New’' Zealand coastal and local sales. At St. Columba Club Rooms, Greymouth, to-night, a debate will be held between a team from St. Mary’s-; (Hb>-' kuiKa) and St. Columba (Greymouth) 1 for the Stuart Challenge Cup. The subject set -down for debate is: That state control in land and industry is preferable to private enterprise! The Hokitika team will take the affirmative and St. Columba the negative. ; Country schools have been invited. ’ to join in the proposed excursion to Christchurch next month, and will be dealt witli on the same lines as the Hokitika children. Fares vary according to distance, namely: Kumara os 9d, Arahura os lid, Hokitika 6s Id, Ross 6s 7dLfor scholars up to 15 years. Standard 4 and upwards are proposed as a suitable limit of ages. Scholars below Standard 4 will require to be accompanied by parents.

A statement that earthquakes.-had Aitlittle effect-on glasshouses was made , by Mr L.'Paynter- (Government ard., Instructor) <• at a- meeting of- the Christchurch Tomato and'Stone FruitGrowers’ Association, held on Saturday . ■ evening. IHe said that lie had recently returned from the West Coast, and had been through the stricken area. In one place a dwelling' was lklmost completely destroyed, but' a glasshouse, near the back , door, was not damaged -' in the slightest degree. -Not even a pane of glass wgs cracked. An inquest was held on Friday at the 'Court-house at Westport, before . Mr E. R. Fox, Coroner., into l the | death of Martin Samuelson. After’ hearing the evidence, the Coroner found death was due to heart fail- y ure, resulting from fatty degeneration A.; ’ accelerated by injuries sustained and the. fact that--he had, been drinking. The said injuries were caused; by deceased falling down a ladder, whj]e going on board the auxiliary < scow; ; , Fairbur.n at Westport wharf on. the 15th July. - •' r L-iv' V'lr.-ar. - :- An unsuccessful, attempt to, enter,-. > Mr P. Beck’s grocery store in.Mqckay • Street, Greymouth, was made during the week-end by some person or persons unknown. . Precautions-.taken, byr ' Mr Beck for safeguarding his property against such undesirable visitors prevented an entry being effected. The woukl-he thief or thieves had obtained A a ladder from the adjoining premises of Miss B. Saraty, where building operations have been in progress, and used it to reach a window in Mr Beck’s , building situated about Bft Ifrom the ground, and the glass was smashed v and entrance effected. Disappointment awaited- the. intruder or intruders, however, for they found themselves in the lavatory, the door of which had been locked by Mr Beck on,, the outside. Progress was thus stopped, and the unwelcome visitor or visitors had to return empty-handed by way of the window.