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Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1931, Page 4

.Messrs J. Baliantyne and Co drapers ol Christchurch have an interesting aitin an. enient in this issue. Caught by the house detective in the act of stealing three pairs of stockings at Bcath and Co.’s half-price sale on Monday morning, Katherine Goddard, aged 44 years, appeared in the Alagistrate’s Court, Christchurch, in the afternoon on a charge of theft. She pleaded not guilty through her counsel, Air A. T. Bell, but the Magistrate (.Mi 11. P. Lawry) refused to believe her story and inflicted a fine of £2 and costs.

Alonday night's shock' of earthquake was felt in Christchurch at 11. oO o’clock. In the city area the movement faintly disturbed suspended lamps, jt was slightly more noticeable iii the suburbs, where in a, feucases the shaking of houses aroused the occupants from their sleep. The ’quake was also fc.lt in Ashburton, Rangiora, Ruknia. Greymouth, Westport. Nelson, Blenheim and Wellington, but' no damage was reported.

Worth seeing, big bargain lines still offering at Yarfall’s. Brunswick Table -Model gramophone original price £22, now .£](). Brunswick Portable original price £lO now £.5. Records Is each.—Advt.

It is being found that several of the men registered as unemployed have not complied with the provisions of the Act, and in some instances are proving ineligible for various reasons. Many men delayed in paying the contribution under the Unemployment Act, while others delay in registering as unemployed. There is a lapse of 14 days after registration as being unemployed before the local bodies may employ men, and this should be noted specially by those desiring work.

St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth. was yesterday morning the scene of a picturesque wedding when AI i .s/s Lucy AlcTveegan, daughter of Airs and the late Air Alc-Keegan, was married to Air Peter James AlcKnancy. The Nuptial A lass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Holohau. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Air J. AfcCormack, wore a charming gown ol beige crepe do chine, with lane capo tailing from the shoulders, with hat of hummer felt and shoes to match, carrying also a bouquet of cactus, dahlias and maiden-hair font, Ihe bridesmaid, AILs Kath. Toinasi, wore it nil green dress, fawn felt hat, and black shoes, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and maiden-hair fern, file duties of best man were carried out by Air H. Dimond. and those of groomsman by Air F. AlcEnanev. brother of the bridegroom. Alter the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at Hnrker’s Tea Rooms, when the usual toasts were duly honoured. The happy couple left subsequently on their houevmuon.

IT»der the heading “Karamea Repays,’’ the. Dmmevirke •‘Evening News” acknowledges gratefully a contribution from the settlers of Karamea to the Earthquake Relief Fund. When the West Coast earthquake occurred thei response in Southern Hawke’s Bay was prompt and generous, and the newspaper telegraphed, on behalf of subscribers to its fund, ,<UIOO to the local relief committee. The “Evening News” article continues; “We received a grateful acknowledgement from Karamea, and our subscribers were able to feel that those who gave quickly gave twice. Yesteiday (Tuesday last) Karamea repaid. A 'money order telegram for £IOO arrived at the ‘News’ office from Karamea, with instructions that it was to l.a applied for the relief of sufferers in the Hawke’s Bay disaster. This incident touches the heart. Bread cast upon the waters has returned after many days. The Karamea settlers however, have not limited their assistance to a cash contribution. On Monday morning there arrived in Wellington by the scow Fairburn a generous gift of goods for the sufferers in the Hawke’s Bay disaster. This was dispatched by the Karamea Relief Committee, and comprised 37 boxes of huttor. 10 sacks of potatoes, three of cabbages, and 11 cases of sundries.” For table use insist on Sharland’s Vinegar—a condiment of absolute purity—strong and piquant. In bottle nr hulk.—Advt. The West- Coast is not so unlucky afterall—there are some extraordinary fine bargains in mens’ wear at Stopforth’s Great Summer Sale. Just take a gaze his his windows to-day.— •Vdvt. 15 per cent, reduction off our new up-to-date stock of shirts, is causing ready sales for cash. Call to-day and secure your shirt requirements, only a limited number left. Frank Bade, ’Phone 179.—Advt. If you want a taxi, day or night, or a trip to Lake Kanieri, ring ’phone \ r o. 176, Thomas Moore, Park Street. - Advt.

The Kokatithi Tennis Club will bold a dance in the Kokalmti Public Hal! on Wednesday, 4th .March. Music by .Melody Five. A meeting of ladies to help with the Earthquake Relief Fund will take place at the Town Hall to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. A large attendance is desired. Don't miss the opportunity of visiting YarralPs Novelty Sale. \\ ithout doubt the greatest value in kitchen goods offered. Saucepans from Is to 17s 6d. Teapots from Is 6d. " e expect t° sell these lines in a few days.— Advt.

Yesterday afternoon at the Liverpool mine, Itcwamii, an accident took place by which a man named W illiiun Steele, employed as a trucker in the Kimbell seam, sustained a fractured leg. He was running a jig wheel when a rake of trucks from the jig above got out of control, and a full truck coming down knocked out the timber which is used to support the roof of the mine, a portion thereof collapsed on top of Steel. The injured man w;\s immediately conveyed to the Hospital.

The little fishing 'steamer Maud, owned by Mr Joseph Cuttalloo, went out into the roadstead yesterday morning on a fishing excursion. In the afternoon owing to some engine trouble the vessel made for the bar. It was almost dead low water when the bar wrts reached, and the vessel stranded at the entrance to the river, As the tide rose the little vessel was washed to south of the south tip head and now lies on the beach there. During the evening the funnel went by the deck and the little vessel was otherwise somewhat knocked about. The three persons on board at the time landed safely on the beach.

A very painful accident befell a young man named William Ryall, aged If), son of Air John Ryall, AT.C.C., of Harr\town, at the Seventeen Mile bluff yesterday afternoon at about 4 o’clock. The voting man, who was employed by the Public AA orlts Department was engaged in chopping a log which proved to be a rotten one, the axe going through suddenly and inflicting a lengthy wound in his right leg below the knee, which expci'ed the bone. A short time afterwards Gibbs’ service car fortunately came along, and with commendable consideration for the sufferer, the ear driver, Mr W. Hill, took him aboard and conveyed him to flie Grey Hospital.

At the Greymouth Court yesterday, James Egan, 22, appeared before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., charged with attempted suicide at .j -ill water. He pleaded guilt} - and elected to be dealt with summarily. Senior Sergeant Roach, prosecuting, stated that the accused was before- the Court on a similar charge, on January loth ot last year. On that occasion he had cut his wrist severely, and had then jumped into the river, but after receiving a ducking lie returned home. The reason given for his action on that occasion was that he had received a hiding from a man at the Dobson mine. This time the cause seemed to be a love affair. Accused had seen his former fiancee with another man, and be promptly went to the bush and drank some iodine. This did not have the desired effect, however, and he came to Greymouth yesterday for medical attention, and was subsequently arrested. Egan was remanded until February 24th.