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Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1929, Page 4

It is hoped that the bar wiH have improved enoilgh to allow the Gael to enter port on Friday morning’s tide. Yesterday there was a heavy frost and the morning was cold with an easterly wind. Last night there was another heavy frost, and this morning was fine but sharp. A clear sun soon melted away the frost. The funeral of the late Mr James Meharry, of Upper Kokatahi took place yesterday, and was attended by a large number of friends, the cortege being a lengthy one. The Rev. T. W. Hayward conducted the service at the graveside. . As we have just landed a consignment of Jusfrute watches, clocks and pens, all prize-winners who call at the factory will receive their gifts. The Jusfrute competition will now cease until further notice.—Kortegast Bros. —Advt.

The Kokatahi Ladies’ Hockey Club’s Ball takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall, Hokitika, this evening. Very complete arrangements have been made for a very enjoyable gathering. It is considered likely that the Budget will not be brought down- until Friday as on, Wednesday and Thursday private members’ Bills wiTi he considered. An attempt was made to break the mercery shop of Collins Bros., at the corner of Stanmore road and Worcester Street, Christchurch, during the week-end. Splintered wood showed that a iemmy was used on the door. The office of Mr J . S. Caere, solicitoi, in Hereford Street was also entered over the week-end. \Vhcn the caretaker arrived he found the door open. Nothing was missing. During the week ended noon on Monday, lb cases of scarlet fever were reported in me Canterbury Health Distinct. Of this total o were in the metropolitan area, 2 being in the City. For the 48 hours ended noon, 6 cases were reported as follows: —City (Sydenham) 1, one each in Ellesmere County, Ashburton Borough, Waimate Borough, Waimate County and Timaru Borough. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday totalled 49. Canterbury: Scarlet fever,T9; diphtheria 6; enteric fever 1; tuberculosis 3; pneumonia 9; pneumonic influenza 5; erysipelas 4; eclampsia 1. West Coast: Pneumonic influenza 1. Deaths totalled 5. Canterbury: Tuberculosis 1; pneumonia 2; pneumonic influenza 2,'"

A Christchurch paper says as a result of the recent burst of incendiarism, ‘breeders of Alsatians and Airedales are getting numerous enquiries from , prospective purchasers. A well-known breeder said on Monday that many people who were beginning to have fears about the safety of their property on account of the lawlessness which has lately become so common are making arrangements to procure watchdogs as soon as possible.

A verdict was returned at Greymouth on Monday by the Coroner, Mr Meldrum,' in the inquest proceedings concerning the death of the late George Gardner, to the effect that deceased died at the Grey Hospital on October 14th. 1928 from shock resulting from injuries caused by the accidental explosion of a boiler at the State Mine at Rewanui on October 10th. *1928. “I do not add any rider to this verdict,” said Mr Meldrum, “because an inquiry has since been held and the report of the commission has been transmitted to the Minister.

For some years past, Hokitika has been without any club or society whither those interested in art, literature and music may meet for their mutual pleasure and benefit. Canterbury College has generously promoted a scheme whereby the acknowledged need for such club or society in this and other outlying centres may be met. Mr J. Johnston, M.A., tutor in charge, will be visiting Hokitika on Wednesday, 31st July, and you are cordinlly invited to attend a meeting at 8 p».m. in the St. Andrew’s Hall. The meeting is convened for the purpose of meeting Mr Johnston who is travelling on behalf of the W.E.A.—Advt.

During the past week or so considerable quantities of materials have arrived at Blenheim from YVelington and have been railed from Picton to Wliaranui in connection with the construcuon of the unfin’ished section of the South Main Trunk railway (says the Marlborough Express). An important shipment which was transferred to the scene of operations at the end of last week, comprised several truck loads of steel girders for the completion of the bridge across the stream near Wliaranui where the lonely-looking piles have been awaiting the erection of the superstructure for years. This bridge should be completed shortly, making available a length of line laid years ago as far as Tirohanga. Thousands .of sleepers and large quantities of rails to be used for the laying of ballast sidings have also been transported to the scene,of operations.

The following letter has been received by Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., from me Minister of Education, the Hon H. Atmore: “You were present at the deputation which waited upon me at Greymouth last month when Mr W. G. Scott, chairman of the School Committee, asked for an amendment of the Education Act to enable the School Committee to pay one of its members as secretary. At the time I expressed the hope that tnis work would be provided for in an honorary' capacity. Since returning to Wellington I have looked furthei into the matter and 1 find a rather serious objection to the proposal; in fact that no local 'body has power to pay one of its members for services rendered. This is a rule applying to all members of local bodies. Indeed no member of a loca 1 body can claim payment from that body for services rendered, or for goods supplied under any contract. J am informed that there is generally ir> difficulty in obtaining voluntary services in the capacity of secretana school committee, and T trust tha' Grevmotith will not be an exception to the rule.

Men’s high class “Woolsey” brand underpants and singlets regular prices 19s lid to 22s 6d. now reduced to lbs 6d to clear. McKay’s Great Sale.— Advt.

The Hokitika Chrysanthemum Society notifies that all accounts against the above-named Society must be rendered to Mr W. E. Richards before Wednesday, Aug. 7th. at 8 p.m. t Although a first appearance with the St. Paul's Amateur’s Prince Hard-to-x'lease will, we are sure, be so popular that future appearances will be eagerly looked forward to. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. give a final reminder of their important auction sale or the valuable household fur-, nii-ure and effects of Mr P. Kortegast, on the premises, Gibson Quay, to-mor-row afternoon. The goods will be on view from noon. | In this issue the Railway Department advertises the issue of tickets at Holiday Excursion Fares, also train alterations and additions in connection with the Grand National Races and Tro ting Meeting at Christchurch, 10th to 17th. August, and Winter Show and ; Exhibition of Industries at Christchurch, 10th. to 24th. August. Music always adds a charm to the stage and this department of the Kiss for Cinderella' production is well catered for by Mr P. Goodfellow and his club orchestra. With Mr M. Houston on the violin, Mr Christensen with his cornet, Miss Jacobs at the piano, and Mr Eric Goodfellow with his drums a lively, fascinating, and appropriate' programme of . music is assured. ,

Mrs George Doig died yesterday morning 'at the residence of her daughter, Mrs W. O’Malley, Ikamatua. Deceased was a native of Belfast, Ireland, and went to Melbourne as a child of three years. She was educated ' there and came to New Zealand in 1878 and was married to the late Mr George Doig, of Blackwater, where she resided for over 50 years. Her ' husband, who predeceased her about two and a-lialf years ago, reached the age of 88 years. Deceased leaves a family of four (Mrs W. O’Malley, of Ikamatua; Mrs Cuff, of Blackwater; Andrew (Wanganui), and Alexander (Blackwater). Mr R. T. Stewart, of the Five Mile ) Gold Dredging Coy. arrived from Okarito yesterday.' Operations in preparing for the erection of the plant are now being advanced steadily. A large number of' pipes / have been taken through to Ross by rail, and thence by motor lorry to Okarito. . From there, ~ ..he pipes are sleighed over the bluff track, and will be used later in pro- ( viding hydro-power from Lake Alpine for the working of the plant. A saw- ,■ mill is being erected at Five Mile to mt the timber necessary for huts and sheds, and also for the dredge pon- \ toons, while road access along the beach is being provided also. The works are progressing satisfactorily, and will be further expedited as addi- 1 tional plant comes to hand and is available for the workmen. 4

Men’s trobralco and silk, and fujiline neglige shirts 12s 6d to 16s 6d now 7s lid to 8s lid. Men’s Taney sox 2s 6d now Is lid. Boys High School monogram caps, Bmall sizes only, 2s lid now Is Bd at McKay s great sale-