WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21377, 21 January 1935, Page 5

WEST COAST NEWS

-—♦—- GREYMOUTH PERSONAL (BPKCIAL TO Til PEBSS.I GREYMOUTH, January 19. Mr W. Sampson left to-day on a visit ,to Wellington. Mr T. E. Y. Seddon returned today to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs J. Lenihan returned to-day from Auckland. , Mr and Mrs W. E. Burley returned to-day to Christchurch. Mrs S. Campbell returned to-day to Wellington. . Mrs T. R. Aitchison, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs W. H. D. Coltman, j left to-day for Wellington. J Mrs V. R. J. Stanley arrived to-day from Wellington. Miss E. Muir, Gladstone, left to-day for Christchurch to join the staff of Lewisham Hospital. Mr and Mrs C. Hall and Miss M. Hall, Timaru, are visiting Greymouth. Miss C. F. Millar, Oamaru, is the guest of Mr and Mx - s A. Lane. Mrs J. Hutton returned to-day to Gisborne. Lieutenant-Commander J. D. Prentice and Mrs Prentice, of England, are visiting the West Coast. To celebrate the eighty-eighth birthday of Mrs Richard Boddy, a social evening was held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs T. Rouse, Moana, last evening. There was a large attendance of her family, grand-child-ren, and friends, and a programme of musical items and toasts was enjoyed. Mr A. C. Woods, for the last 15 years an officer of the Customs Department at Greymouth, who left today on transfer to Christchurch, was yesterday afternoon met by a large and representative gathering of importers and Customs agents' representatives. Mr L. D. McGlashan, on behalf of the importers, presented Mr Woods with a cheque, and Mr.K. H. Smyth, Collector of Customs, presented him with an engraved silver entree dish on behalf of the staff. Otira Road Slips Yesterday the rain caused some slips and wash-outs of a minor nature on the Kumara-Otira. road, and several tourists sent their cars by train from Greymouth last evening to Springfield. The road is now again open for traffic. Coast Stock Inspector The offices of the West Coast district Inspector of Stock and Weeds, Mr C. S. Neville, are to be removed from Hokitika to Greymouth. The change over will take effect as soon as the necessary office and accommodation arrangements can be made. It is understood that a movement is on foot in Hokitika to have the headquarters kept there. New Traffic Bridge The piles have been driven and the spans completed for the construction of a 300-foot traffic bridge over the Big River, between Moonlight and Rough river. Hotel Changes Hands Mr H. Steel, proprietor of the Golden Eagle Hotel, Greymouth, for the last three years, will leave tomorrow for Christchurch to take over the Star and Garter Hotel, which he has purchased. Mr James Steel, sen., will again take over the license of the Golden Eagle at Greymouth. Anti-War Movement ; Senator Arthur Rae (New South Wales representative in the Commonwealth Senate) and Mr W. Nugent (organiser for Australia of the Anti-War and Anti-Fascist Movement) delivered addresses at the Town Hall this evening on the subject of "The Danger of War and Fascism." Gold Miner Injured Frederick Whear, of Main road, Blackball, broke a bone in his right foot and suffered from general bruising when a large part of "the face of his claim on Ford's terrace gave way and partially buried him. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital. Gold Subsidy Prospectors The monthly meeting of the Grey County Mining Executive was held last evening, Mr J. W. Hannan presiding. The engineer, Mr S. W. S. Strong, reported that the men on subsidy in the Grey district now numbered 387. The gold production for December was a record, the total of 143 ounces being about 25 ounces higher than that of any previous month. The record of gold sales of subsidised miners showed that for the year ended December 31 1116 ounces of gold was won. Minerva Mine Battery A trial run of the battery of the Minerva quartz mine was held on Wednesday. Everything worked smoothly, but some adjustments are yet to be carried out. The mine should be working shortly. New Aerial Ropeway The aerial ropeway recently erected by the Blackwater Mines, Ltd., for the conveyance of ore from the prohibition shaft (an old mine which is being reopened) to the battery has been given a trial run, and everything worked smoothly. The following - details of the ropeway are of interest:—Approximate length, one mile; fall from loading station to unloading station at battery, 869 feet; capacity, 25 tons an hour, or 200 tons a shift; number of buckets 42, each carrying s£cwt, the buckets being spaced 85 yards apartThe speed of the rope is 390 feet a minute or approximately 4£ miles an hour. The ropeway is of the monocable type.

REEFTON "fPTf; ■ —: — . . :a.sMi'? PERSONAL "tnfgff? <•PBCI.1I, *0 TUJI »EESS.) REEFTON, January 20. Mr and Mrs R. Don have returned from a holiday spent in Westport. Miss P. Collins has left on a visit to Nelson. ,Mr W. Harvey has returned from Christchurch. Jockey Club The monthly meeting of the committee of the iteefton Jockey Club was presided over by Mr E. W. Spencer. The statement of accounts from the recent midsummer meeting was presented. The Inangahua Agricultural and Pastoral Association was granted tne use of the grounds for their .annual show on March 1 and 2 on the usual terms. Farewell to Popular Priest The Rev. Father Spring, S.M., who has been curate of- Reefton for the last twoyears and has been transferred to St. Patrick's College, Silverstream, was met m the Parish Hall and entertained by parishioners and friends. The hall was filled. Mr T. C. O'Brien presided and Archbishop O'Snea, of Wellington, was alsp present. A short musical programme was given by the Rev., Father Seymour, Sister Hay-McKenzie and Misses Ida Clayton, K. Williams, Gebbie, and Blackmore. Mr T. H. Lee, as the oldest parishioner, in presenting Father Spring with a wallet of notes, referred to the love and respect which the congregation felt for him. He wished him Godspeed and said that the prayers and good wishes of the people would follow him. Other speakers ■ X • ■ • .

were Mr T. O'Brien, Hibernian Society; Mr T. Lee, Keefton Amateur I Swimming Club; the Rev. Father Sey- ] mour and Mr A. Anisy (Waiuta). Archbishop O'Shea, who was re-' ceived with applause, expressed his | thanks for the welcome extended to him. He was pleased to see, he said, that Father Spring had made such a good impression in the parish, ana said that his work among # the sick ] andpoor was worthy of special praise. Father Spring, in returning thanks, said that he felt it was an honour to have the Archbishop at his farewell. He referred to the valuable guidance given him by Father Seymour ana thanked the Sisters of Mercy for their assistance. Magistrate's Court Mr H. Morgan S.M., presided over a sitting of the" Magistrate's Court, when two residents were fined 15s and costs for being found on licensed premises after hours. ,'.'■•* Judgment for plaintiff by .default was given in the following civil cases. L. W. Scott v. Leo Davies, £4 6s m, R. Roberts v. James Collins, £53 5S lid. . HOKITIKA COMPETITIONS SOCIETY ISPICIAX, *0 TM EB»S8.) HOKITIKA. January 19. j A meeting of the Westland Competitions Society was' held in the County Chambers, at which were present Mr F. McCabe (president), Misses B. Evans and E.Moore, Mesdames Darby Andrews, Ashley, Messrs Richards, Tennent, Lynn, Evans, Lindsay, ana Heenan. i The president explained the financial, position of the society, stating that losses had occurred in the last three festivals, but he said he felt it would be wise to continue. . After a long discussion, during which a letter from the Rev. Father p. Healy, promising the support of the Convent and St. Mary's clubs,, was read. it was decided to hold the iestival as usual in May. A sub-committee consisting of Misses Moore and Daly. Mrs Ashley, and Messrs McClusky and Collett was appointed to revise the programme. The secretary was asked to ascertain as to judges who would be available. Examination Results The following pupils of St. Columbkille's Convent have been successful in the commercial examinations: — « Amanuensis certificate (first-class business certificate)— Margaret Harris. Full theoretical certificate—Enid Cooper, Patricia Burger, Mary Haddock, Mary O'Donnell. Speed certificate—Patricia Burger, Mary Haddock, Erin Kirwan, Kathleen Minehan, Mary O'Donnell. Croquet Late rain interrupted play in the match between Makura Croquet Club (Greymouth) and the Hokitika Club at the Stafford street greens. The results of finished games were (Greymouth names first): — Mrs McKay and Miss Hambleton v. Mesdames Robinson and Huddlestone, 26-18. Mesdames Smith and Warnes v. Mesdames Saywell and Harrison, 26-23. Mrs McKay thanked the Hokitika ladies on behalf of the Greymouth members for their hospitality, and extended an invitation for a return visit at Greymouth in the near future. Magistrate's Court At a sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Hokitika, before Mr H. Morgan, S.M., three men were charged with being at the Royal Hotel, Woodstock, after hours. One was fined 15s and ordered to pay costs, the charge against one was adjourned, and the other was dismissed. Michael Keenan, licensee of the Royal Mail Hotel, Woodstock, was charged with selling liquor after hours, with opening his hotel for the sale of liquor, with exposing liquor for sale af>ter hours. The first two charges were adjourned and the third dismissed. The accused pleaded not guilty to each charge. •An offender who was found on the premises of the Dominion Hotel after hours was charged 15s and ordered to pay costs, 10s. G. E. Andrews was fined £3 and costs for a breach of a prohibition ; order. The inspector of machinery (Mr W. Mouatt) charged Robert Morrison and Robert Stuart with driving an engine when not properly certificated. R fine of 10s and an order for costs (12s) was imposed.

Kanieri-Hokitika Sawmills, Ltd., was charged with running a boiler without a certificate, and employing two uncertificated men to work it, and were fined £3 and ordered to pay costs, £l, on the first charge, and ordered to pay 10s costs on the other two charges. G. Shaw, on a charge of driving an engine without a certificate was fined 10s and ordered to pay costs. 10s. G. J. O'Sullivan, who was charged with theft of two pairs of callipers valued at 13s, the property of J. E. White, was convicted and fined £3, ordered to pay costs, 16s, in default 14 days' imprisonment. O'Sullivan was also charged with the theft of tools belonging to A. Cederman, and this case was dismissed. Judgment by default was given for plaintiff in the following civil cases:— Waitahi Dairy, Ltd.,-v. William Davidson, £l5O 19s 3d, costs £7 15s; Commissioner of Taxes v. T. Robinson, costs 8s; W. H. Stepforth v. T. Webb, £3, costs 8s; same v. W. Wall, £6 3s sd, costs 18s; same v. J. McLean £1 15s, costs 8s; his Majesty the King v. J. K. N. Wilde, possession of tenement, Okarito, and £23 ss, costs £5 16s.