LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1931, Page 5

LATE LOCALS.

A reminder is given of the continuation or tne auction sale to-morrow (Wednesday; afternoon at 2 o’clock by .Viesors iVI. Houston and Co. or -Mr A. C. stock or crockery, glassware and household ironmongery. There is a long list of articles to- be sold, and an entire clearance must be effected,

“The Prime Minister will make the announcement in regard to the appointment of the Railway board, but mat cannot be done yet,” said the .v,mister tor Railways, me Hon. W. A. Veitoli, to a reporter at Christchurch. “'Hie public can be assured that goou sensible men will be appointed, and that they will give them assistance wherever possible. -Their job will be difficult- enough even in favourable conuitiuns.”

Ngauruhoo has been move than usually active during the past ten day*, but now appears to be quietening down again, says the “New Zealand Heiald. ’ For a few days last week there were loud rumblings, which were heard distinctly at the Clnfteau and, although the noises have ceased, there is still a heavy pall of smoke over the mountain. The activity last week was accompanied by disorder oi anotiiei description. A violent gale swept down from the mountain, the Chateau being in the centre of the wind’s path. One of the large plate-glass windows in the lounge was blown out, and a- few sheets of the asbestos roofing were lifted. No other damage was done, and no one was injured. The gale raged for 18 hours.