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Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1933, Page 4

The Hokitika Transport Service has a notice inserted in this issue.

A notice appears to-day regarding an application by R- S. Hurford to the Westland Land Bord, for a license over Section 3264, Town of Hokitika,

All Saint’s Young Mens’ Club hold their usual dance to-night at AJ Safnt’s Hall. Special prize of 10s bd Monte Carlo and Marina dance competition. Admission Is—Advt.

The representatives of nine West Coast centres will he competing on Saturday week next at the annua West Coast Fire Brigades demonstration, which is being held this year in Grey mouth. The members of the visiting teams will all be entertained by the local Brigade m Schaef’s Hall on Friday evening, Nov. 3rd, at a dance. '

A misunderstanding in regard to telephonic instructions yesterday caused an error to r be made in the announcement of the postponement of the National Mortgage sale at Wataroa to-day. This statement was incorrect the sale being held as announced. What was postponed till a later date was the sale of horses arranged to be held at Greymouth on Saturday. This sale.stands postponed till a later date about the middle of November.

Mr W. W'idermoth, an employee of the Mount David Sluicing Company, was injured by a fall of earth from the face, while engaged at his work on Tuesday. He was buried almost to the neck, and was fortunate to escape with only a bad bruising, severe cuts, and a dislocation of the right knee. He was extricated by his workmates, who were close at hand, and after first-aid had been given, he was conveyed to his home at Reefton.

Can anything he more useful around a home than a nice electric iron. Perhaps you have one and know what can be done with it. If so there 'is an electric toaster, and electric kettle, or an electric jug to choose from. Such an opportunity to get something which .you will always enjoy. Take a stroll by Gifford’s window in Revell Street and look the prizes over. Go home, read the Kanieri Electric advertisement in tonight’s “Guardian”, study the picture, and write an answer. All it costs is ••

little concentration, a penny stamp, and the prize is yours—perhaps.

The Greymouth Fire Brigade were called out shortly before 10.30 last evening, to the residence of Mr R. M. Muir, Palmerston Street, where, through an electric iron being left switched on, the kitchen caught fire. The iron had been standing on the floor since early in the evening, and, becoming red-hot, had set fire to the floor and the wall of one corner of the kitchen. Fortunately, the fine was discovered in its early stages and the damage was confined to about 15 square feet of the wall, while the blinds were burnt off the window. The Brigade were promptly on, the scene, hut their services were not required, the outbreak having been quelled with the aid of buckets.

Thrifty buyers, should make it their business to inspect the special line of duality shirts now displayed by “The "Bristol.” These shirts represent quality in every detail for the cash price of 5s lid. Also ask to be shown ties, fancy sox, underwear esc. and you will find that Bristol prices, for quality goods are the lowest in town.—Advt.

British and host—Fairy Dyes for all household purposes.—Advt. Treat ■clnt cold scientifically— mlnut* ‘Xazol M . Treat ill such ailments at the points of infection -the passages >f the nose and throat. P.v nipt re'ief issurcd. _2O do.ses for 2s 6d. 60 loses for t« Rd.—Advt Spring-GleaningP Make your cushions like new with Fairy Dyes.—Advt.

The “Shipwreck Ball” which was to have been held in Tokens’ Hall tomorrow night has now been postponed till Wednesday, November 1.

The annual ball of the Koiterangi Tennis Club will be held in the Koiterangi Hall on Wednesday, November 15. Good floor, excellent supper, efficient -M.O. .Music by Happiness Boys.

A notice' regarding an application for a license for a water-race by Alfred Wiliam Purcell and John Engholt ox Waiho Gorge, miners, appears in this issue*

“The Bristol” sells quality goods at lowest cash prices. Navy serge suits to measure at 79/6 to 90/-. Fit and style guaranteed.—Advt.

The death took place last night of •Mr Walter Atkin, manager and part proprietor of the Westport ‘‘News, after a brief illness. Deceased wa s a native of Westport and 54 years of age. He leaves a widow and family of four daughters and four sons.

After assiduous practice during the past few months, the musical comedy, “Betty,” will be presented to the public at the Princess Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday evening next week, and local play lovers will find all that appeals ro them in this production. Throughout the three acts is a vein of r'ch, subtle humour, and many attractive vocal numbers. The settings are on quite a generous scald while the froclcings will surpass anything that has been witnessed locally during the past few years, There is a good cast supported by a. chorus, whose musical numbers add

much to the attractiveness of the play. The nrodiKtinn which is under the direction of Miss Anne P. Duff,, and Mr W. Lindsav, is being given in aid of local charities, and the prices for seats axe quite reasonable ,

The main south road beyond Tetaho, near Parker’s Creek cessing, is .again being menaced by the inroads of the Wataroj, river. A few years ago when the erosion first began in that locality, the road was deviated, and the line carried well back to what wag considered a safe route. Of late again the river, which is of considerable volume, his been attacking the .high, loose bank, and this melts away with every flood. The river is still working in, and another deviation of the road appears to be inevitable. The position is being watched, and any extraordinary development will be prepared' for. The settlers are greatly perturbed fix case communication 'should be suddenly cut oil, but this is not likely without preparations being mr.de. A substantial deviation work, however, appears to be inevitable.

On Tuesday and. Wednesday of this week, Mr S. W. Strong, mining engineer. of Greymouth, at the request of tfie Westland Mining Executive, made an inspection of parts of the ■Humphreys-Blue Spur mining area, at present being tested under the unemployment scheme. On the first day, a visit was paid to the Kanieri ForksMcKay’.s Ch’eek workings, where shafting 'and open cuts had been made. As a result of the tour, the party engaged prospecting will move further down the field to Stripland Greek area, and additional tests made. Yesterday, the Blue Spur operatives were under review, and revealed good indications- The a/rea .available appears to be considerable, and three shafts fire now being put down, in addition to other test work. Samples were washed from the shafts with encouraging prospects. Next week, Mr Strong will spend two days in the Humphrey’s area to further test the ground higher up the valley. There are now two survey parties on the proposed race extension work, including an investigation of the upper part of the old race. These parties are working under direction of the Public Works Department. I