WEST COAST NOTES

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19646, 15 June 1929, Page 5

WEST COAST NOTES

PERSONAL.

(steciai. \o rma pmss.i GRETMOUTH, June 14. Mr and Mrs S. Hollander will arrive to-morrcw from Christehureh. Mr and Mrs J. Finnerty, of Karikopuni, are visiting friends in Hokitika. Mr J. Donovan, of Waiho, who has been on a visit to Christchurch, returned to Hokitika yesterday. He proceeds south to-day, Mr and Mrs W. Ryan, of Wallsend. will leave for Christchurch tomorrow, where they will in future reside. On the eve of their marriage Miss R. Ellison and Mr L. Paul were presented by fellow-officers of the District Public Works Office with a dinner service, and set of glassware. Mr T. A. Johnston (District Engineer) made the presentation. Mr Adam Rowe, a driver on the Greymouth>Hokitika line for many years, has received notice of transfer to Nelson, and will leave next week. Mr Walshe and Miss Walshe, of Clevedon, Auckland, are the guests of Mrs Kecney, North Beach. At a public meeting last evening at Reefton it was decided to entertain Mr G. C. Black, M.P., at a banquet to be held before the opening of Parliament. Slip In Bnller Gorge. A slip came down at Tiroroa during Wednesday night, and yesterday's early cars from Westport to Reefton were held up until a motor garage was demolished. The cars were then able to come on by passing over the ground where the garage previously stood. Otira TunneL The amount of coal, timber, produce, etc., transported through the Otira tunnel this week was 11,492 tons. The amount dealt with for the corresponding period, last vear, was 12,166 tons, and in 1927, 9762 tons. Obituary. The death occurred to-day of Mrs Clara Berry, of Greymouth, aged 92 years. She had resided nt Greymouth for many years. Her husband, the late Mr C. J. Berry, at one time held the position of chief postmaster. She is survived by four daughters —Mrs T. E. Coates (Greymouth), Mrs H. P. Stark (Sydney), and Misses F. and C. Berry (Greymouth)—and one son—Mr G. C. Berry, of the Railway Department, Wellington. School Examination. Twenty candidates sat to-day for the half-yearly proficiency examination at the Grey Main School. The examination was open only to those pupils who failed to attain proficiency standard last year. Liverpool Mine Idle. The Liverpool (State) mine did not work to-day. It is stated that a pair of miners came out of the mine yesterday before the appointed time, claiming that they could not get sufficient trucks. The mine manager stopped the lamps of the pair, and their two truckers, so that he could interview the four men this morning, and investigate the complaint. 'When the Union Executive and the mine manager were dealing with the matter this morning, it was found that the rest of the truckers had not gone to work. The Union Executive requested the truckers to go to work, but their request was ignored, the truckers returning home, the miners having no option but to do the same. About 160 men were idle, and the day's coal production of 550 tons was lost to the Department. It is understood that the dispute has been settled and that the men will return to work on Monday. Progress League. The monthly meeting of the Westland Branch of the Canterbury Progress League was held last night at Hokitika, Dr. Teichelmann presiding. A publicity campaign was discussed, and it was resolved to enquire if space could be procured at the forthcoming Industrial Exhibition to be held in Christchurch so that pictures of the tourist resorts on the Coast may be exhibited. A sum of £3 3s was voted towards making up the deficit of the recent Fire Brigade's Demonstration. It was resolved to remind the Canterbury Automobile Association of its promise to urge the deviation of the road at Waimakariri, and to have bridges constructed over several of the creeks on the old road. Stock Losses. A considerable loss of sheep took place through the recent floods at Koiterangi. At the Maori Block 60 animals were found drowned in a paddock, and it was estimated that 150 sheep were washed down tho river. The sheep were the property of Mr Steel, of Christchurch. Brunner Band. At the practice of the Hokitika Municipal Band last night, it was mentioned that an endeavour was being made to resuscitate the Brunner Band, and that instruments were required. It was unanimously resolved that the Hokitika Band offer them an instrument, the only stipulation being that if, at any time the Brunner Band ceases to exist, that it be returned to the Ho kitika Band. .

Set Nets for Whitebait. It is said the residents of Kanieri, Woodstock, and Rimu are protesting against the practice of set nets being used for the taking of whitebait in the Hokitika river. Kawatiri Bowing Club. The annual meeting of the Kawatiri Bowing Club was held at Westport last evening, Mr J. H. Enright presiding. Officers were elected as follows:—President, Mr Enright; vice-presidents, Messrs B. Atkinson, P. A. Struthers, Henley, C. Atkin, H. Morgan, W. Scanlon, and Sargisson; secretary, Mr Budge Wood; assistant secretary, Mr Ball; treasurer, Mr J. H. Enright; captain, Mr C. E. Owen; deputy-captain, Mr W. Craddock; hon. auditor, Mr P. A. Struthers. It was decided to change the club colours to cardinal and blue. The president presented the medals and cups won during the past season. Dental Clinic Owing to the ealls on the dental clinic attached to the Grey Main School being unduly heavy, it is proposed to raise funds to provide a second chair when an assistant for the present dental officer, Miss L. Smuts-Kennedy will also be applied for. The maintenance of the clinic has fallen on the Grey Main School Committee, who have found it j necessary to utilise all their spare funds in that direction, leaving nothing for improving the school grounds. A movement is on foot to secure further money to assist the clinic. A well-attended meeting of ladies held this afternoon undertook to organise means of raising j the required funds. Minister for Public Health. ! The Minister for Public Health (the Hon. Mr Stallworthy) arrived in Blackball from Beefton this afternoon, accompanied by Mr H. E. Holland, MJ». He met a deputation of Blackball ratepayers and the Medical Association regarding a water supply for Blackball. The speakers pointed out the orgeney 1 for a domestic supply, and also statea

that the Loans Board had vetoed the Grey County's applicaiton for a loan of £12,000 as the Health Department bad reported against the project. The Minister, in replying, said that the Loans Board having vetoed the loan created a difficult position. Having become familiar with the conditions, he was sympathetic and promised to give every possible assistance to the residents in their endeavours to seenre a water supply. The Minister arrived in Greymonth this evening, and leaves in the morning for Sonth Westland. Buller Gorge Tragedy. The funeral of the victims of the Buller Gorge tragedy took place at Inangahua Junction to-day, and was the largest seen in the locality for many years. The Revs. Bloyee and Briekland (Beefton), and Messrs Vallance and Bmitb officiated.