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Hokitika Guardian, 22 April 1931, Page 4

Alosxrs Barry and Stouppe. Opticians of Christchurch, will lie visiting Hokitika on Alay oth and following days.

It is understood there will he a Mayoral contest at Boss where Air H. Osmers (the present Mayor) will be opposed by Air John Alurdoch, a new aspirant to civic honours.

The public of town and country are reminded of the concert at the Princess Theatre on Saturday night in connection with the Anzac Day commemorations. A well arranged programim of vocal and instrumental items will he submitted for the enjoyment of patrons.

Call to-day at Yamills and inspect lun'e range of beautiful pot plants; Asparagus Plumosus, Asparagus Sprengeri, Maiden Hair etc. ap lowest price’s from Is 9d.—Advt,

In connection with the iorthcoming Chrysanthemum Show to be held on May 6th. Mrs AT. Jackson of Revel! Street has donated a handsome silver (-.up for competition in the cut bloom section- The cup has been allotted to class 11 on the schedule and is to Dewon four times in succession or six times at intervals.

On his rounds at ‘AYestport on Sunday evening, the nightwatchman, Air H. H. Todd found a man, almost naked, lying on the footpath in front of an hotel in Palmerston Street (says the “News”). The police were informed and Dr boote attended to the man. who was found to have some head injuries, hut apparently not'of a grave nature. He had been sleeping in an upstairs room and apparently did not realise this when he stepped or climbed out.

Mr 'l'. A. Johnston. District Engin- j cor, visited Koitorangi yesterday in connection with the serious menace of the Hokitika river below the Gorge to the settlement along the banks of the river. The Good Friday Hood made considerable inroads, while at one period due to a high rush of water through the gorge, the surrounding country was inundated generally, and all the roads scoured. Several paddocks became lakelets. many homesteads being surrounded by water. Tt was the highest known flood in the locality. A survey is to be carried out to check the fall and provide levels a t various points; al-o to ascertain the amount of actual erosion of late. Some protection and diversion work is necessary at various points, including the blocking of several hyehaimcls which bring the water dangerously near the cleared laud. A tairlx large expenditure will he involved in the remedial works necessary to cope with the threatened danger.

rue nrogramme for tlie Anz-.u- Day ceh-brations on Saturday next is distributed with this issue as an inset.

Motorists! Wo have just opened our new season's gauntlet motor gloves. Prices from 10/6 to 17/G pair. See these at Frank Hade’s.—Advt.

The Westland Racing Club is having the grandstand site at the racecourse cleared of the lire debris preparatory to reconsidering a rebuilding scheme if the funds can he raised. The subscription list for voluntary donations is to remain open till next Monday cven-

At the meeting of the West Coast Rugby Union held al Crevmouth last evening, nominations for the coming season were received from the following clubs: United, senior, junior, third grade; lHaketov n, senior, junior A and 13, third grade, fourth grade; Kuimira, junior; Stars, senior, junior; Brunner, junior; Hokitika Sub-Union: Excelsior, senior; Rivals, senior.

Nominations for all civic representative positions close at the Town Hall at noon to-morrow. The positions include the Mayoralty, nine Councillors, and three members each of the Hokitika Harbour Hoard and Westland Hospital Board. It is understood Mr J. Turner is not offering himself for reelection as tt member of the Borough CoUiicil, a fill Mr 1); p. Stuart, has been nominated for the office.

There appeal's to be considerable delay (in tlm part of those lately engaged on unemployed works, seiulim tile completed enquiry sheets in re spent to their individual positions. Til! that information reaches the Postmaster their eligibility cannot be determined, and work will rot be available Tor them next week. It is nrd sufficient in their case to register :Iunemploved ; the* comp'eted ennuir.' sheet is the essential factor to did- Tmine if Hic.v are eligible urdei the new regulations for further work under No. 5 scheme.

A final reminder is given of the concert and ball in the Kokatahi Public Hall to-night in aid of the Kok-atahi-Koiterangi Sports Club. Ibe concert is being provided by the Kokatahi Lillies, who have established themselves as first class entertainers. The programme to-night will be a com pete change and so many new song hits will be a feature. Ihe object is i worthy one and deserves patronage. The ball to follow will be an added attraction and patrons are assured of a good time.

The entries received for the W ostland Competitions opening on the 7th. prox total about 520 which is an increase over last year’s record total. There lias been considerable gain in the dancing section where there are about ]4O entries, to facilitate the judging both Princess Theatre and All Saint’s Hull will be utilised for several sessions, and it will. be hoeessary to hold an extra night session on this occasion. This will be fitted in on Friday night following the opening of All Saints’ Hall. The book of entries and time table is now with the printer.

Poppies are now on sale throughout the district as reminders of Anzac Day. I’he nroeeeds are devoted to the unemployed soldiers’ funds. Locally Mrs Diedrich’s shop in Revell Street (adjoining Millers) has been placed very kindly at the- disposal of the R.S.A. and poppies will he on sale there from to-morrow. On Friday ladies will be engaged on the. premises making wreaths for the cemetery, and assistance will he welcomed at this task during the afternoon and evening. It is hoped to augment considerably this year the sale of poppies and the cooperation of the public to that end is invited.

Air T. A. Johnston. District Engineer tor Public AYorks, who has made a visit of inspection ol the recent Hood damage at Karamea, states that a pack track was onened on Friday from the point where the highvey was damaged by slips, etc., to Karamea. Ihe highway between Taffytown and Corby vale was opened to-day, thus reducing the walking and riding distance between C'orbvvalo and Big Bluff to about font miles. Given fine weather, the road would be open right through in about three weeks. On the length bejond the Bluff the damage to the road and , the slips was as great as at the time of the big earthquake. At the Arapito siding a number of men were employed making a deviation, rendered neeossa rv owing to the erosion oi the Karamea river. The fm?.l restoration of the country roads and bridges affected in the Karamea sector would cost about £3OOO. With regard to the Karamea harbour. Air Johnston stated that though the bar was in good condition, the port was not workable. Owing to the amount of debris still be. iug carried down from the upper reach, es of the river, the prospects of shipping working the port at an early date were not promising. Despite their setbacks. Air Johnston was pleased to find the residents in good heart. Great value in traced goods, white and coloured embroidery cottons and silks, lamp shade frames, silks, gimps, bead fringe and tassels. Addisons, 'phone 39. —-Advt. Addisons for men’s and boy’s winter weight underwear. Afodcrate prices, good selection of shirts, pyjamas, sox. ties, pullovers and cardigans. —Advt