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Hokitika Guardian, 19 February 1930, Page 4

A meeting of the Westland Progress League will be held on Thursday evening.

The Westland County Council invites tenders in this issue for the purchase for removal of about 500 ft. of 12in. water pipes, and a giant sluicing nozzle at the road-side, Slip Hill, .Lake Kanied road. The amount of coal, timber, and general merchandise transported via the Otira- tunnel last week was 13,130 tons, an increase of 1609 tons, compared with the total for the corresponding period in 1929, the figures for 1928 lieing 10,040 tons. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday totalled 26. Canterbury: Scarlet fever 9, diphtheria 2, tuberculosis 6, pneumonia 3, puerperal sepsis 1, erysipelas 1. West Coast: Diphtheria 4. There were three deaths in the Canterbury district —one tuberculosis, pneumonia and erysipelas. Ladies’ voile frocks only 7s 6d, dress lengths in the newest rayons and voiles, also from 7s 6d, hats at correspondingly reduced prices—At F. Schroder’s end of season sale.—Advt.

The Greymouth Trades Picnic Excursion to Lake Alain napua passed through Hokitika this morning. The train consisted of 17 well-filled passenger carriages and two vans.

Mr Albert l’erotti, while fishing yesterday at the Cobdon tip bead, slipped while crossing from one rock to another, causing a fracture of bis right arm above the eloow.

A long night dance will be held in Three Mile Hall on Friday, Feb. 21st. in aid of the Tennis Club. Home-made supper'. Admission : Gents 2s Cd, ladies Is 6d.—Advt.

A contest between George Walker, British Empire champion, and Karongh Khan, who lias the championship of India to his credit, has been arranged by the Greymouth Boxing Association. The contest will take place at Greymouth on A larch 17th.

The wedding took place yesterday morning in St. John’s Presbyterian Church of Mr Albert Thompson, of the loco staff of the railways at Greymouth and Miss Emma Greig, of Barry town. The Rev. T. N. Cuttle officiated. Mis Stella Greig was bridesmaid and Mr Arnold Thompson, of Hokitika, best man. A large gathering of friends attended at the railway station yesterday morning and showered the couple with confetti prior to their departure for Palmerston North, where the honey-moon will be spent.

1 To-night week the social event of the Arahura District takes place when the Arahura Tennis Club Ball will be held in- Toker’s Hall. No doubt many of you who have attended such functions out there will have a pleasant recollection of the time spent, and you are assured that a good time is in store for all who attend next week’s ball. To ensure that tlie floor will he in first class order it was given a polished surface last evening by some young enthusiasts, and so dancing will be a pleasure. The music will he provided by the Black Hand Orchestra, and patrons are assured of the latest “hits” in dance music.

Mr E. C. Adams, Registrar of Deeds and Stamps, at Hokitika for the past eight years, who is under transfer to Nelson, leaves on Thursday morning for his new location. Mr Adams has at all times proved a capable, courteous officer, and those who have had business with the Department under his charge have nothing but praise for the efficient manner in which he carried out the duties. In his private capacity he has taken a general interest in civic affairs, and has been a valued member of the Golf and Bowling Clubs, who will regret losing his regular attendance on links and green. During his stay Air Adams has made many friends who will wish him every success in his new home.

Mrs Honora O’Brien, relict of the late Michael Finnesey O’Brien, passed away at the residence of her daughter, Airs AlcGrath, Westport, at 8 o’clock on Saturday evening at the age of 90 years. She was born in Ivanturk, County Cork, Ireland, and came out to Melbourne in 1862. Mrs O’Brien joined her husband at Welshman’s Terrace in 1866, and she remained at Brighton till -20 years ago, when, after the death of her husband she removed to Westport, residing with her daughter Airs McGrath. Deceased leaves a family of four daughters and fours sons, 40 granchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. The late Airs O’Brien is the last of the women pioneers of the Brighton rush of 1866 and up to a few days ago enjoyed good health. Though of late years only known to a small circle of friends, an old resident of Brighton, a neighbour of the deceased for many years, states that a better and more kindly person never lived.

An inquest touching on the death of John Lyes, who was killed at his sluicing claim at Coal Creek on Monday, was held yesterday before the Coroner Mr W. Meldrum. Evidence was given by John Baty, a farmer of Coal Creek, that deceased, who was 69 years of age, left home at llo’clock on Monday morning to go to his claim. On his failure to return at 3 p.m. his sister went to look £pr him, but was unsuccessful, and called witness at 5.30 p.m., and he found deceased at his claim, pinned under a log, and his head crushed. Witness was of the opinion that the fatality occurred at mid-dav, as deceased’s lunch was not touched. Miss Lyes told witness that her brother left home with the intention of blowing out stumps at the claim. The indications were that the shot had been successful, but a falling lon- had caught and killed Lyes. Constable Henriekson stated that the fractured skull was the only injury on +bp body. A verdict was returned +hn+ deceased came to his death at Coal Creek on Februarv 17th. 1930, through a 100- accidentally falling on him during blasting operations, and crushing his skull.

fp h J s week’s specials at the Economi-. cal Croc'-evy Shop. Fancy cups and saucers 6d each ; 7-nieee Sandwich sets and Salad sets in lovolv designs at 6/d sot. Tea sets from 9s lid set. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. .. Men’s superior O'inlitv nll-wnei Un+i,. In" enstnme.’.. Solo nrfnp 6s lid to Vs lid. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt. Double soots in bov’s shorts which means double wear, is a special line iiist onened at. Addison’s. All sizes from 5s 9d.—Advt. All wool bush rugs, large size, limited quantity. Sale orieo 9s lid to clear. W. H. Stopforth’ s.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify a special entry list for the Arabura stock sale on Monday next.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. give notice of the sale on March 12th of the, whole of the furniture and effects of Mr W. T. Morepth.

'l'he Town Clerk (Mr H. 0. F. Coles) notifies that ten per cent, penalty will he added to all rates unpaid on 18th. March and that legal proceedings will then be taken to recover all rates etc. outstanding.

Great values in stainless cutlery now offering at the Economical Crockery Shop. Aluminium saucepans in all sizes, hc-t quality at lowest possible prices. Coll and inspect. P. Stephen, Proprietress.—Advt.

The death took place on Monday week at her residence, Main Street, Reefton, of Mrs Ida Meibom, wife of Mr Charles Meibom, a well known and much respected resident. The deceased was 71 years of age and a native of Sweden, and arrived in Reefton some 2-5 years ago. She leaves a husband and family of one son and four daughters.

Emil Ludwig’s new War Book, July. 1914, describes the causes of the war. It is an analysis and, a drama. There are vid : d character sketches of European statesmen and politicians and a considerable amount of dialogue based on official records. Emil Ludwig blames no particular Nations. He emphasises the concilintoriness of the peoples generally and the weakness and incompetence of Cabinets. In short he armings a system. Price 10s 8d at Toohey’s Arcade.—Advt.

Duncan Angus McLean, of Ivumara, sawmill manager, was charged at the Grey mouth Court yesterday with negligently driving a motor vehicle in Tainui Street, and also with failing to keep to the left, on December 24 last. Senior-Sergeant Roach, stated that the case arose out of a collision which occurred outside the State School on Christmas Eve at about 9.20 p.m. Defendant was driving his car along Tainui Street in the direction of Ivumara and collided with Gould’s motor bus. After hearing evidence the S.M. said it had been suggested by some of the witnesses that defendant was the worse for liqour, but that evidence was contradicted by the police. The question then was, whether defendant had lieen driving negligently. The suggested ‘shimmyevidently did not impress defendant at the time, but if there was one, it must have l>een of a very minor nature, otherwise it woulc] have impressed him. He was not driving at a dangerous speed, but made an error of judgment, when, in passing the bus and cyclists he got too far on the road. There was no proof that he was really negligent. He would enter a conviction against defendant for failing to keep to the left, and fine him £l. with 10s court costs, and £l 11s 2d witnesses’ 1 expenses.