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Hokitika Guardian, 26 June 1933, Page 4

Mr E. A. Murrell, representing E. Cholerton, optical specialist, is at present in Hokitika.

The dance in Toker’s Hall, arranged by the Arahura Pah Women’s Institute for next Friday evening, has been postpc ned until further notice owing to abereavement,

The County Clerk mentioned at the Mining Executive meeting on Saturday night that gifts of old clothes suitable for worKing in the high back country, would ne very .acceptable to some of the moil. Any such gifts may be left at the County office, or if notified, will be called for.

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, c(n Tuesday evening, June 27th, at eight o’clock, Ist. prize, 701 b. bag of sugar, 251 b. of flour and 51b. of butter; 2nd. rorize, olb. tea; 3rd. prizie*, 501 b. bag of flour; 4tli. prize, 51b. butter. Gooci prizes. Admission 2s. —Advt.

The funeral of the late Mr Charles Evans took place on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of friends. The Rev. H. JW. Knights conducted the services au All Saint’s Church and the graveside. A large number of floral tributes were placed on the grave.

At the Mining Executive meeting on Saturday night 'an important mining development suggested near Hokitika, was discussed. One of the speakers referred to the possibility of a “Young Kumara” being opened up if the. project were gone on with. Meantime the area has been protected. A report of the matter appears in another column.

The Taipo track is now being opened for prospectors. A party of men sent forward by the Unemployed Board has the work in hand, and the Superior (Mr J. Cooper), (reported to the Mining Executive on Saturday night that despite the bad weather excellent progress has been made, and the track is - now open for horse traffic for considerable distance. As an instance of the spirit of the men the Supervisor said that on occasions work went on on Sundays so as to make up lost time through bad weather.

Rugby Park at Greymouth, where Saturday’s match took place between Grey and Westland, is now in very good order for play. It is situate only a few hundred yards to the east of Karoro railway station, and local patrons who desired to witness the game had ample time, to reach the side station and catch the evening train on the return journey. The ground has two playing fields and a start has been made with comfortable conveniences, while an open stand gives seating accommodation for a good number, and affords a comfortable view of the game, when played on No. 1 ground.

We regret to record the sudden death on Saturday evening of Mr James L. Martin, a well known resident of Three Mile. Deceased, who was a bushman employed by Messrs Malfroy and Co., had been at work during the week as usual, and wa s taken suddenly ill on Saturday evening, the cause of deatn being heart failure. JJe .leaves a widow, two sons "and two daughters, one of the latter being Mrs Wakelin of Three Mile, and two sisters, Mrs Skillon of Kaitua and Mrs McCarthy of Wellington, and one brother, Mr John Martin of Waitaha.

A commencement was made tc-day with the preparation of the Soldiers’ Hall for the Debuntants’ Ball on Wednesday night. The hall is being decorated specially, and special attention will be devoted to the floor. There will be a rehearsal to-night, and also a working bee of those assisting with the decorations. The function, which begins at 8 o’clock on Wednesday evening will be well patronised. An invitation has been extended to the Hon. Minister of Public Works and party to be present during the evening.

Nappa trousers size 4,5 s 3d each ■ ladies’ cardigans 3s 6d and 5s 6d each; boys’ suits hailf price ere some o.f the week end bargain* offering at Schroder and C'o. It will pay you to visit this firm.—Aidvt.

A number of special week end bargains are offering in another column at Schroder.-.—Advt.

The injury sustained in Saturday’s Dittman Shield Rugby match by Y. Negri, of Blaketown, th, 3 Grey centre three-quarter, consisted of a double fracture of the bones of the right forearm just above the wrist.

Latest company registrations include —Spiers (M.R.) Ltd., registered as a private company, May 19, 1933. Capital £IOOO in- 1000 shares of £1 each. Subscribers: Greymouth—M. R. Spiers 999, W. Lraithwaite 1. Objects: Coal cartage contractor and general carrier.

Was it a very fine sense of humour, or a lack of it, which led a preacher last night during a heavy shower of rain to announce for the first hymn to a congregation of ten only, “What various hindrances we meet in coming to the Mercy Seat?’’

As the result of a fall in’ the back yard of her residence, Blake Street, Blaketown,’ yesterday morning, Mrs Brennan, senr., aged 75 years, sustained a fractured arm and a dislocated shoulder. She was attended by Dr. F. O. Bennett.

The death of Mrs Henrietta Payne, of Alexander Street, Greymouth, wife of Mr William Payne, of the Railway Department staff took place on Saturday evening. She was a native of Melbourne, and, was 47 years of age. She leaves ft family of three, one daughter, Muriel, and two sons, William and Leonard, of Greymouth.

Come along to the Municipal Bnpd dance at AU Saints’ Hall on Friday evening. These are the popular danoes this season as shown by the attend* ances. There is a splendid programme of old and modern dances, and Mr A. Thomas is out on his own as M.C.. Good music, and the admission is only Is. Dancing commences at 8 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

As evidencing the further interest ill gold mining in the district, it is pleasing to record that a revival is promised in the Stafford district, where the Wheel of Fortune claim has been taken by a Dunedin syndicate. A manager is arriving from Dunedin immediately, and it is expected work will be started within a fortnight. There is a substantial expenditure in connection w.itli the preliminary work t<> be done.

Shortly before midnight on Saturday fire completely destroyed an almost new Singer bus, belonging to Mr Neil Mouatt, and the shed in which it was garaged at Punakaiki. In attempting to prevent the flames spreading to the dwelling house adjacent, a young man, Redmond O’Brien, aged 20, sustained severe burns to the hands and arms, which necessitated medical attention. In addition to the bus, which is valued at over £4OO, the shed, valued at £3O, and a quantity of tools and accessories were destroyed by the blaze, the origin of which is unknown.

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