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Hokitika Guardian, 19 May 1933, Page 4

A reminder is given of the dance >n the Public Rail Kanieri to-night. Music' by.' Messrs Cook and Ackers.

The 'official results of the Great Easter .Art Union appear in. this

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■ Th e appointment ;of ’Mr J. G. L. Hewitt,'of : M-aftoai, as Chairman of the Railways -Appeal Board is gazetted. Jt is also announced that Mr Hewitt is to remain in" Gisborne as Stipendiary Magistrate until an appointment is made to fill the vacancy on the Bench 'caused"by the death of Mr P, H, Harper,

At a jpeeting of the coninfittcc of the Reef ton Jockey Club, the statement of accounts in connection with the repent meeting wa,s submitted, showing -a small credit balance This was considered eminently satisfactory and was adopted. The other business was confined to routing matters. -.

The annual meeting of the Westland County Council takes place at noon on Wednesday when the election of Chairman for the year will be the business. At 2 p.m. the same day the Council will hold an ordinary meeting for the transaction of general business.

During the week an investigation was made by Public Works officers into the feasibility of extending the Humphreys Gully water race for the purpose of mining at Blue Spur and other localities where adequate water supplies are net available at present The proposal has come through the Unemployed 'Board, it having been suggested that useful work could be provided and lucrative mining employment would result when the water is brought on the field. There is a very large area of country capable of h®ing served with a good deal of auriferous terrace country ’suitable for sluicing. The main race is owned privately and is. an excellent water-right, and it is expected arrangements can he made to utilise the water, if the scheme for extension can bo carried through.

“The wonderful organisation of the British factories was one---of the things that impressed me most while I was Home,” said -Mr R. Bauchop, a. Southland sawmillev, on his return by the Remucra from London. Mr Bauchop w.’s in particularly -close touch with th e . motor industry, and said that the English factories were very busy. Exports to- all parts of the world hact shown a tendency to increase. Although difficult times were being experienced in the North of England ayd in Scotland, there were few sig n s oi depression in the South. In London only 5 per cent, of the employable population was without work, and it was wonderful to see the industrial activity in the capital.

~Vhy ■. ..dure the cold when you can n-r, ,3re at Addisons’ just the warm comiy garments that you require, excellent value in nights, fed jackets, hng-ine-tights, dressing gowns, vests, bloomers, and hosiery of all description. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Got a cold? Then you want Tonking’s Linseed Ernlsion—it’s a really wonderful remedy. Gives relief from the first dose. Builds up the system against more serious resultant ailments. Sold everywhere. Is Gd, 2s 6d and 4s 6d. —Advb.

The . A n ghcan service at Koit e rangi on Sunday will he evensong at 2 p.m.

The Golden Coast Co-operative Dairy Factory, JReefton, are paying out the price of 8d per lb. for butteri'at for the month of A'pril.

The sea continued too heavy for shipping movements, hut ha, s moderated to-day and the G’el is announced to sail to-night at 6 o’clock for Wellington.

Multum pro parvo (much for little) ci.u be obtained at the Band dance at All -Saints’ 'Hall tonight; Only !■- each for a good night’s amusement. Come and help the Band, which ,is m need of funds.—Advt.

T'b’s week’s illustrations m the Auckland Weekly News a-re a special sport.ng issue, and is a very fine number embracing -all the kinds of sport to be had in New Zealand, and very suitable for sending to friends abroad. Copies are obtainable at King’s.

The Hokitika Women’s Institute will hold a cabaret at the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday, July sth. Arrangements by Mrs A. E. Perry. Keep the date clear for a gala night.—Advt.

The death occurred at Westport on Wednesday, of Mr Patrick Lee, aged 72 years. A"native of Kimhara, County Galway, he arrived in New Zealand 50 ij(3ar s ago, and followed gold-mining at Peefton, and later, coil-mining at Dehmiston. He was employed on the harbour works at Westport, -until he retired owing to ill-health. He is . survived by his widow, one -daughter, Mrs J. McLoy, and two sisters, Mis?. A. llfee and Mrs Roberts, all of Westport. He also leaves ,a, step-daughter, Mrs A'( B. Cameron, of the Leaver Settlement, -and a step-son, Mr A. Dove, of Auckland.

“It seems rather strange that while the banks have inflated our currency by the Government’s orders, they are still circulating rotes on the 'face of which they promise to pay one pound sterling,” said Mr J. Hisiop at' a- meeiing of the Economic Society last evening. He added that the word “sterling’’ hrd been omitted from many of the newer Australian notes.. The president, Mr W. H. Cocker, said the word seemed to be only “a pleasing appellation.” So far as he was aware the original meaning of the word was simply, “full value.” Some people still made out cheques for “one pound sterling.”' .Mr H. !R. Bod well remarked that it wou’d be interestirg to hear what such people would say if the bank debited' their account with an extra 25 per cent, every time the word appeared.

A resident of Smithfield, Wanganui, was puzzled for two or three -nights by strange noises about the house. A search revealed a number of articles overturned in the wash-house, but ct'd hot bring to light the idehtity of the ilttjutdeiY After a- vaitl built about the wash-house; the owner decided to try the chimney of the sitting room. He kindled a fire and sent his wife outside to watch the top of the chimney. As the fire gathered strength he heard a sneeze behind th e register grate. He appl-ed more wood, but still ft was a long time before the modern salamander made its appearance. At last an opossum, unable to stand the heat and smoke any longer, hopped out into the sitting room and was quickly despatched.

Tim Hokitika Poultry Chib's annual show will be held here on June 21 and 22 in the Soldiers’ Hall The C’ub lv-s been allotted four of the South Island Association’s championships, which will be conducted in conjunction with the show. Of these, three .are for poultry, and one for pigeons, and they will be undoubtedly responsible for attracting considerable outside entries. A special cup has bee, n donated for the best pigeon in the show, and local fanciers will b e well to the fore with their entries. The ..schedule, which will be available shortly, makes provision for a- wide range of classes, and will meet with the approval of all exhibitors. Entries will be called for at an early date, and already wide support h?s been assured, so that prospects for a successful show at this early stage are heartening. Necessary particulars are available from the secretary (Mr T. Lynch).

The medical .superintendent of Greymouth Hospital (Dr L. G. Bel 1 -) reported for the month of April: Patients in at beginning of month; Hospital, males 63, females 41; Old People’s Home, males 33, females 8 ; Patients .admitted during month: Hospital, males 45, females 30 ; Old People’s Home, males 1, females 0; Pat fonts discharged during month: Hospital, males 39, females 33; Old People’s Home, males 0, females 1. Patients died during month : Hospital, males 7, females 1; Old People’s Home, males 0, females 0. Patients remaining at end of month: Hospital, male,? , 62, females 37 : Obi People’s Home, males; 34. females 7, Dr Fraser commenced duties on April 22, and Drs Bird and Ber.nett I took up duties as honorary physicians I on May Ist. Alterations as .approved to the massage department are being <'avvied out bv the Board’s staff. This will enable the ultra-violet ray to be run in conjunction with the massage department. The matron of the Leva Hospital reported us follows from April 29;—Admitted 12 patients, disenargleid 13, birth s 11. ‘Remaining in 8 patients, and 5 infants.