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Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1933, Page 4

A large skate some' five feet across was caught by a fisherman on the sea beach yesterday afternoon.

Farmers are notified that Mr Gorringe. Inspector of swine husbandry will deliver addresses at Kokatalii on Wednesday and at Arahura on Thursday, ,at 8 p.m., in each instance,

The trawler Silver Fern came jn frojn the roadstead qn Thursday night with a good catch of fish, which met with a ready sale at the wharf. The trawler went out again yesterday morning, returning at 2 p.m. with a. fair catch, nearly all soles. These also met with a quick sale.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of train arrangements on the Ross-Hokitika-Greymouth line in connection with King’s Birthday holiday, seven-a-side football tournaments at Hokitika ana Greymouth, and races at Ornoto on 3rd June.

A party of Arahura residents engaged in black sanding operations on the (jeacli at the rear of the Club Hotel yesterday, interested-a number who had made their way to the seashore. There was a fair amount of black sand available, and the returns if not large, promised to prove satisfactory.

While engaged at work on the bridge over the Arahura river yesterday, a young man, Mr George Cooper. of Riniu, suffered an injury to Iris back Tie was- brought- to town for medical attention. It- is understood that tne young man will have to remain in bed for at least three weeks as the result of his injury. .

The encroachment of the sea at.the rear of-Re veil btreet has of late been at a standstill, and at present does mn threaten any further danger,; though the beach has not made up any of the lost ground, but there is not the depth of water close m to the shore as there was a. couple of weeks back. The spring tu.es have now passed- without any further encroachment, and be-ore the next springs come round the beach will probauiy Have commenced to make up again.

A meeting of the West Coast Women’s iustiiuite sub-committee was held at tlie Wesley Hall, Greymouth, yesterday, Mrs Black presided, and others present were Mrs Dale, Mrs Meade (Runanga), Mrs Mead (Otira), Mrs Mclntyre (Hokitika), Airs Watson (iteefton), Airs AlcKay (Hariliari). An apology was received from Mrs Brown (Otira). The sub-commit-tee’s report that the Greymouth shop be discontinued for the present, as there had not been sufficient support, but resumed later, probably in October, was adopted. The secretary was asked to make arrangements lor special can riages fr Dominion conference visitors from the West Coast.

Like most of the Coast rivers, there are constant changes in its course taking place in the Urey river. AY here tne stream strikes Coal Creek, in flood time it cannons across to tiie racecourse. Many residents remember the paddocks oh the west side of the grand-. stand and the mouth or Omoto Creek being some down from uts present position. On the Coal Creek side of the river Reyman's farm land and portion ol S. Stewart’s farm land have been washed away. At one period it looked as though one of the grandstands would be in peril, but the lower land on the Coal Creek side offered less resistance. The widened river has resulted in a deposit of shingle on the higher side, and in normal state, acres «». river-bed are available for grazing which originally was the area of Coal C.’cek dairymen. In the vicinity of the Racecourse all clanger of river encroachment is past. At places the river has washed into the bank along the Brunner railway, but protective works have been effective in avoiding trouble Further down the river, erosion was considerable on the Coal Creek side, So much so that a long san'cly spit at the mouth of Coal Creeir, evas washed away, and acres of shingle deposited °u the Gre'ymouth side of the river ft is considered ;that .probably in a few years the river will force a new course, close to the main road, and flow very much straighter than al present.

Work at Lawson^s 1 Flat claim, Callaghans, is now so well advanced, 1 that mining operations are expected to begin next week.

Messrs W. McKay and Son hare a special notification in this issue in regard to stockings, which should prove of interest to the fair sex.

It is exppectod that preparations will be in nand shortly to establish a box making plant on Gibson Quay. White pine will be brought in irom Kokatahi and Koitermigi, and converted into butter boxes and cheese crates.

Keep next Friday night free for the Rowling Club social dance. It is the popular gathering of the year and is alwavs ail enjoyable one. This year it promises to be as successful as ever. Popular prices to suit the times are being charged, and the ladies’ committee are arranging for a capital sup-

. Another mining venture in the district is about to take definite shape. The location is yt Ruatapu where tiie Aylmer lead will be picked up and worked adjacent to Lake Mahinapua and into Butler’s freehold. Electric power is to be supplied by Westland Power Ltd. which will run a line from 'South Hokitika, the present terminus of the southern, reticulation.

Tile Coast road between Greymoutli and Westport has been blocked by a largt- slip at Mabel Bay, according to advice received by the Public Works department. It is stated that the slip ib of an- extensive nature, the debris being three feet deep at the edge in the road, A' gang was at once put on to clear the slip, but it is pot expected that the road will be reopened before this afternoon,

An accident happened t° Mr Rasmussen last week on the lvumara road, with very painful results. He wa s riding a motor cycle, and when reaching down to make an adjustment to the gear, a stone flew up and jammed i hand against a cog wheel with the result that the first joint of the three first fingers of the right hand Wcr© taken off. The patient is now progressing as well as can be expected.

The funeral of the late Mr Thomas Chough took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large following of mourners, testifying to the - general esteem in which, the -deceased was Held by the community. There was a large number in from the country districts, the cortege including over forty motor cars. The service at the grave-, side was conducted by the. Rev, Father Finerty. There were many floral received.

After agitating for the past twelve years, the Greymoutli 1 Automobile Association seems likely, at ;■ an early, date, to realise its scheme for the shortening by nine and a-half miles of the route between Greymouth and Hokitika. Advice was received, yesterday by the secretary of the Association (Mr W. F. Harley), from the motorists’- representative on. the Main Highway Board (Mr Wynyard), that the. Board, is now unanimous that this important work should be undertaken «s soon ns’bunds are available, and will be one of the first works carried out.

A highly respected resident ’of Kanieri, Mrs Elizabeth Boucher, celebrated her 99th birthday yesterday. Born in Helston, Cornwall, Mrs Boucher arrived at Kanieri in 1870, and has resided there since. Despite her great age, she retains all her faculties, and still, takes a keen interset in life. Her husband, who was engaged in gold-mining in the early days, died 25 years ago. She has two sons (Messrs W. H. Boucher, of Greymouth, and Richard Boucher, of Kanieri). Mr s Boucher is one of the oldest adherents of the Methodist Church on the West Coast.

A correspondent at Welieka forwards the following interesting item of news: —The pontoon for Gillespies Beach Gold Dredging Coy. was successfully launched op Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The pontoon is 95 feet in length, 38 feet at beam, 27 feet at bow, and 5 feet 6 inches in depth. It is substantially built of hardwood tad heart of red pine for framing with heart of totara for planking. The work of erecting the top structure and erection of machinery is to be proceeded with as rapidly as possible tad it is expected that the dredge will be ready for working in September. There was a considerable gathering for the event upwards of fifty people being present at this outpost of mining in the far south. The proceedings passed off very successfully and the visitors enjoyed the outing greatly.

There was <a representative attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening, when all preliminary arrangements were made for the benefit ball for the Racing Club. Mr H. T. Parry, the organiser, was in the - chair. A strong ladies’ committee, with Mrs 11. Thompson as chairwoman, was sset up. The gentleman present undertook to dispose of tickets which will be circulated throughout the- district. Mrs Thompson said entries were being received from debutantes. It was resolved to arrange to have the young ladies photographed, and also to arrange for a flash-light photograph of the assemblage. Various matters were discussed and sub-committees set up, much enthusiasm being shown in the proceedings.

•Treat that cold scientifically—inhale “Nazol”. Treat all such ailments at the points of infection—the passages of the nose and throat. Prompt relief assured. 120 for 2s 6d. 60 doses for lg 6d.—Advt.

Millers Ltd. notify spriflaH values iii this issue. ~ ,

A dance will he held in-Upper JKoiterangi Hall iu aid of the Tennis iClub on June 9. Music by the Happiness Boys. - A notice to truck owners' in connection- with the Transport Licensing Act. 1931, appears in this issue. ' -’ * •• > > ‘ The Crabtree boiler' for sale by the Inter-Wanganui Dairy Factory' is- of 25 h.p'., not 120 h.p. - ■

Fresh fish for sale at Hokitika wharf tliis (Saturday) afternoon at 2'.3p. Come to the wharf and buy direct from the local trawler “Silver Fern.”—Advt.

. The Canterbury Education. Board notifies an election of school • committees will be held on Monday,- June 19, at several centres where an election was not held ou May Ist., including Okuru and Waitaha.

Tenneiits wish to advise that their optician will be in Attendance at their Hokitika branch. Revel! Street, next Thursday, Ist June, and may.; be'consulted on all eye troubles) Make your appointment early..—Advt.“

R.S.A. 1 Euchre 1 ; Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, May 30bh.Vat 8 o’clock, Ist. prize, 70lb. bag of sugar, 251 b. of flour •and olb. of butter; 2nd. prize, v olb, tea; 3rd. prize, 501 b. bag of flour; 4th. prize, olb. butter. Good prizes, Admission 2s.—-Advt,

The wedding Svas celebrated / last Wednesday,' at Auckland, ;a! Miss Felicity Bamford, daughter of Mr and Mrs A, M, Bamford, Auckland, to Dr, lan Logan (Waiuta), 'son of the late Dr, Logan (England) find’ Mrs Logan, Wellington, The ceremony took place at the Chapel of St. John’s College, and way -performed by the Rev. Erie Bamford, uncle of the bride. The bride wore a tailored suit of tabac brown, and her small felt hat was of the same colour.

A very interesting talk on aviation was given by Mr B. Flynn (ground engineer to the Hokitika Aero ! Club), to the All Saints’ Young 'Men’s .Club last , _ evening. Mr Flynn referred, to, the ... Wonderful progress aviation had made „• . in.thirty years.. He ,also illustrated.,by sketches the construction, -flying, -and , ~,, navigation of a machine.' A number of magazines were Illustrated •so.mQ'; jnouefjj .planes, _ culafs. of which; the speaker). fully plained. -,,j_ ...... Why i-.-uu.ca the eojd when you .can p-i\ .are at Addisonsb just' the) (warm ' comly garments that- you- requirev ex-/ , ) ;' t: cellent value in nights/ bed jackets, hug-me-tights, dressing gowns,; vests,. . bloomers, and hosiery of all- descrip- 't--tion. Inspection- invited.—Advt........ '