WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21715, 24 February 1936, Page 7

WEST COAST NEWS

GR3BYMOUTH ACCIDENTS (««CIAL 10 tn FUSS.) GREYMOUTH, February 22. James Neilson, manager .of Hunter and party's co-operative coal mine at Dunollie met with a painful accident in the mine, being jammed between a truck and the roof, and sustaining a fractured bone in the cheek. He was admitted'to the Grey Hospital. A motor collision occurred on the main highway at Gladstone yesterday morning, the motor-cars being driven by John Griffen and Hiram Hunter. A woman passenger in Hunter's car sustained a cut on the forehead, but neither of the drivers was hurt, and the motor-cars were able to proceed under their own power, although considerably damaged.

Theft of Whisky The premises of the Gilmer Hotel, in Gresson street, were entered early yesterday morning, and two bottles of whisky and one of brandy were stolen. One empty bottle was later found in the hotel yard.

Watersiders' Trouble At a stop-work meeting this-morning the Greymouth Waterside Wofkers' Union decided to adhere to its previous decision not to work the vessel James Cook if she called at this port to load timber, in view of her licensed crew. The union .was asked to review their earlier decision in view of the reported collapse of the strike in

Cobden Picnic At the final meeting of the Cobden Picnic Committee the secretary, Mr J. Scorgie, presented a report showing that the profit on this year's picnic had been £6 2s 6d, which it was decided to carry forward.

Wedding The wedding took place at St. Patrick's Church this morning of Mary, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Byrne, Granity, to Bernard, fifth son of Mr and Mrs W. McLaughlin, Westport. The Rev. Father J. Holohan performed the ceremony, and also celebrated Nuptial Mass. Miss S. McSherry presided at the organ. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eileen Byrne and Mr Thomas McLaughlin, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. A reception was held at Moore's reception rooms, where Mrs Byrne received the guests. Mr and Mrs B. McLaughlin, who will reside in Greymouth, left later for Dunedin.

Personal Mr T. F. Savage, of the "Greymouth Evening Star" staff, who has accepted a position in Dunedin was made a presentation by the staff to-day. Last evening, Mrs Savage, Miss D. Savage, and he were the guests of the choir of the Holy Trinity Church, at the residence of Mr and Mrs A. Hopkinson, Murray street, when presentations were made. Mrs Savage and Miss Savage were also the guests at an afternoon given by the women associated with the various guilds of Holy Trinity Church. "Xt the residence of Mr and Mrs G. R. Harker, Miss Savage was bidden good-bye by Miss J. Harker, and the members of the. Methodist Young Women's Bible Classes.

Because of her approaching marriage to Mr R. Hall, Miss R. Clement was met by the staff of Messrs Ashby, Bergh, and Company, Ltd., for whom Mr G. Ashby made a presentation of a chiming clock.

Miss D. White left to-day on return to Christchurch.

Mrs T. Morgan left to-day for Rangiora.

Miss C. Davies left to-day on a holiday visit to Auckland. Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Despite occasional heavy rain showers, there was a large attendance for People's' Day at the West Coast Agricultural, Pastoral, and Industrial Association's fourteenth annual show.' The rain had the effect of turning tire track into a quagmire, and as a result,, a number of the ring events had to; be abandoned. However, keen interest was taken in the exhibits and the show, in spite of the adverse conditions, ' could be considered quite satisfactory.

Results of sections which were not judged yesterday were as follows:

SHEEP SECTION Romney Marsh, ram (9): W. E. Steer < Greymouth) 1, L. D. Adams (Sheffield) 2, A. W. Adams (Sheffield) 3. Romney Marsh, ewe (3): A. H. Chunn (Greymouth) 1, 2, and best Romney Marsh ewe in show.

Pen of three one-shear flock Romney rams: L. D.> Adams 1, A. Grant (Waimate) 2. A. W. Adams 3. The award for the best Romney Marsh ram bred on the West Coast also went to A. H. Chunn. Pen of three one-shear flock Southdown rams (7): L. D. Adams 1 and 3, A. W. Adams 2. West Coast class (1); J. Brown (Totara Flat) 1. Southdown ram (8): W. J. Jenkins < Sheffield) 1, L. W. Adams 2 and 3. Best ram In show: W. J. Jenkins. West Coast class (5): J. Brown 1, W. E. Steer 2 and 3.

Southdown ewe, 18 months or under, bred on West Coast (1): J. Brown 1. West Coast class (2): J. Brown 1, 2, and best ewe In show.

Shropshire Down ram (2): A. W. Adams 1 and 2.

Crossbred (2): A. H. Chunn 1. Ram, owned on West Coast (2): J. Brown 1, A. H. Chunn 2.

* LAMBS Romney Marsh, ewe (3): A. H. Chunn 1, 2, and 3. Romney Marsh, ram (3): A. H. Chunn 1, 2, and 3. Three ewe lambs (2): J. Brown 1, A. H. Chunn 2.

FAT SHEEP - Three ewes (2): A. H. Chunn 1, J. Steer

Three wethers (1): A. H. Chunn 1 FAT LAMBS

Three fat lambs (5): W. Freitas (Greymouth) 1, H. G. Carter (Kamaka) 2. W. Clayton (Ahaura) 3. Three fat lambs, for freezing (2): W. Clayton 1, A. H. Chunn, 2.

HORSES Championship awards were made as follows:—Draught stallion: J. P. Burley (Westport). Champion draught horse: J. P. Burley. Champion hack: Miss H. G. Rich's (Christchurch) Plato. Champion pony: Miss J. Johnson (Harihari). Harness: Kennedy Bros. 1. Reserve champion (best light horse in show): Miss Rich's Dawn.

In the- dog section Christchurch successes were:—

Cocker Spaniel (black), bitches: A. E. Moore's Rossmount Reta 1. Dogs (puppy), other than black: J Lightfoot's Glendale Lad 1, Dogs, open: A. E. Moore's Wayland Premier 1 and special. Bitches, puppy: A. E. Moore's Wayland Charm 1 and 2. Best dog in show, all breeds: J, W. Burn's Manehera Victor. Best bitch in show, all breeds: J. Halliday's Lady Rosalene.

HOKITIKA

MAGISTRATE'S COURT » i Ouvciu. to m FXias.) HOKITIKA, February 21. At the fortnightly sitting of the Magistrate's Court, held at Hokitika today, Mr H. Morgan, S.M., presided. Hugh Steel, licensee of the Post Office Hotel, was fined £1 on a charge of having exposed liquor for sale after hours. A charge of having opened the premises after hours was withdrawn. A man was fined 30s for being found on'the premises of the Post Office Hotel after hours. Three men who were found on the premises of the Railway Hotel, and one man who was found on the premises of the Bed Lion Hotel after hours, were each fined £l. Frederick Maxwell Singer pleaded guilty to charges of having driven an unregistered motor-car and of having driven without a license. He was fined £1 on the first charge and 10s on the second. Similar charges against William John Singer, who did not appear, were dismissed. John Horan was ordered to pay costs on a charge of having parked a motorcar so as to obstruct a footpath, to the danger of the public. Thomas Coyle was charged with having used obecene language and having

behaved in a disorderly manner in a public, place. Counsel pleaded fiuilty and .asked for an adjournment tm March 20, which was granted. . Charged with having overloaded a motor-cycle, Francis Crowley was fined 10s. f ' • Thomas Crough was charged with having failed to keep to the left. The inspector said that defendant had cut the corner instead of going round the Clock Tower. Defendant was fined £l. Lloyd H. Parry, pleaded guilty, to a charge -of having driven without a license, but not guilty to having driven in a negligent manner. The case arose as the result of the motor-car hitting a horse which was being led. After hearing the evidence, the magistrate said there was some conflict of evidence, but considered there was negligence. Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay costs on each- charge, and on the charge of negligence was prohibited from driving for two months.

Tennis Club Member Bidden Good-bye At the Jubilee Tennis Club yesterday afternoon, the women of the club gathered to farewell Mrs E- Tibbie, who will leave at the end of the month for North Auckland. During afternoon tea Mrs C. L. Harper, for the women members, made a small presentation to Mrs Tibbie, and expressed the regret of all at her departure from Hokitika.

Picnic Arrangements At a meeting of hotel keepers and those connected with the trade in Hokitika, it was unanimously decided to hold a picnic at Lake Kanieri on March 8. An energetic committee was appointed to .organise the outing which, it is hoped, would become an annual event.

Welcome Home to All Black In spite of the late arrival of the express from Christchurch last evening, which upset the plans for welcoming Mr Ron King en his return to Hokitika, there was a fair gathering at the station to se him when the train finally arrived at 1.30 a.m., over seven hours late.

The Excelsior Football Club held a ball in the Soldiers' Hall last evening, when a large attendance extended a welcome home to the Hokitika All Black, Mr Ron King. The music was provided by the Rhythm Dance Band. The president of the club, in his spech of welcome, congratulated Mr King on his performance in playing in 24 out of 28 games of the tour, including all test matches. Mr F. Freitas, as a club-mate and Mr J. L. Menzies for the school and the Old Pupils' Association, also spoke. Mr King received warm applause when he replied. He said the tour had been strenuous and spoke of the fine sportsmanship of the teams they had played. He said it was a real pleasure to be home and again see so many familiar faces.

Man Injured Charles Bell, a married man who was taken to the Westland Hospital as the result of being partially buried by a fall of earth at the Hokitika aerodrome, when he was shovelling sand, is progressing satisfactorily.

Excursion to Hokitika A well-patronised excursion from Blackball arrived at Cass square this morning, accompanied by a pipe band. The weather has been showery but there has been bright sunshine between the showers.

Swimming Sports The annual swimming sports of the secondary department of the Hokitika District High School were held yesterday afternoon in fine weather. , There were good entries and a high standard of swimming. The winner of the boys' senior championship was R. Ferguson. Tne junior champion (under 15) was R. Eastgate. The senior girls' championship was won by Connie Staines and the junior title by Betty Phillips. At the conclusion of the sports the Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry) presented the championship cups. Results were as follows:

GIRLS' EVENTS >~Si>oipr Championship, 23 yards—C. Stafhea, 1, A. Stoop 2, P. Parry 3. Time, 18 2*sscC .Under "IS Championship, 25 yaras—L. V. Darby (equal) 3. Time, 22sec. -' Under 15 Junior Championship, 25 yards ■r-First heat: A. Stoop 1, A. Perry 2, P. ■Eastgate 3. Time, 20sec. Second heat: B. Phillips 1, F. Campbell 2, D. Mycroft 3. Time, 19sec. Final: B. Phillips 1, A. Stoop 2, A.' Perry 3, Time, 20sec. Under 15 Handicap—First heat: Z. Doyle 1, B. Phillips 2 A. Stoop 3. Second heat: P., Wells 1, A. Perry 2, D. Mycroft J. Final: Z. Doyle 1, A. Stoop and P, Wells (equal) 2. , 4 _ Under 16 Handicap—N. Park 1, C. .Stairtes 2, V. Darby 3. t Under 14 Handicap—First heat: A. Perry 1, B. Phillips 2, M. Lasserre 3. Second heat: D. Mycroft 1. P. Eastgate 2, P. Wells 3. Final: A. Perry 1, P. Wells 2, M. Lasserre 3. „ Breaststroke Handicap—First heat. v. Darby 1, M. Lasserre 2, Z. Doyle 3- Second heat: D. Mycroft 1, A. Campbell 2, N. Park 3. Third heat: C. Staines 1, P. Eastgate 2, B. Phillips 3, % Final: V. Darby 1, M. Lasserre 2, D. Mycroft and C. Staines 3. „ _ Dicing—P. Parry 1, C. Staines 2, D. Mycroft 3. " „, , e j Crocodile Race—Tasman House 1, Seddon House 2 and 3. „ Inter-house Relay—Seddon 1, Wakefield 2, Hobson 3. Learners' Width—N. Gibbs. BOYS' EVENTS

Senior Championship, 50 yardSr-R. Ferguson 1, M. Hanrahan 2, H. Diedrichs 3. Time, 35sec. Senior Championship, 25 yards—R. Eastgate 1, R. Ferguson 2, M. Hanrahan 3, H. Diedrichs 4. Time, 16sec. Under 16 Championship, 25 yards—R. Eastgate and R. Ferguson (equal) 1, VRoss 3. Time, 15 l-ssec. • Under 15 Junior Championship, 25 vards: R. Eastgate 1, R. Ferguson 2, N. Sampson 3. Time, 15 2-ssec. Senior Handicap—First heat: R. Eastgate 1. M. Thomas 2, R. Ferguson 3. Second heat: A. Raine 1, T. Ingram 2, H. Diedrichs 3. Final: M. Thomas 1, A. Rame 2, T. Ingram 3. _ Under 16 Handicap: D. Ross 1, G. Wormington 2, W. Menzies 3. Junior Handicap—First heat: R. Miller 1. O. Howat 2, J. Stoop 3. Second heat: N. Sampson 1, S. Baltrop 2, R. Ferguson 3. Final: N. Sampson 1, R. Miller 2, S. Baltropp 3. _ Learners' Width—D. Shand 1, E. Screen 2, D. Elcock 3. „ _ . t , Boys' Diving—J. Stoop 1, R. Eastgate 2, H. Diedrichs 3. ,„.,.,■ Inter-house Relay—Hobson 1, Seddon 2, Wakefield 3. , „ ;„oi Inter-house Competition—Tasman, I^BJ points, 1; Seddon, 120 i points, 2; Wake : held, 961 points, 3.

REEFTON

WARDEN'S COURT (■raciAL to m puis.) REEFTON, February 23. The following applications were disposed of at a sitting of the Warden's Court, before Mr H. Morgan, as Warden:—

G. G. Lockington, extension of time for hearing application No. 238/35 for a water rsce license; granted. Annie Chamley, ordinary prospecting license over 85 acres in block XIV.. Reeftori S.D.; refused. Cumberland Prospecting Company, Ltd., ordinary prospecting license over 100 acres in block VI., Waitahu S.D.; granted. - Alex Bain, ordinary prospecting license over 100 acres in block XII., Mawheraiti S.D.; granted. Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand, Ltd., surrender absolute of three ordinary prospecting licenses; accepted. Lino Comis and party, surrender absolute of dam license, No. 7466, claim license No. 8221, and part of claim license No. 7328; accepted. J. P. Coghlan and Exors., will of G. W. Bowron, deceased, certificate of protection covering 14 prospecting licenses for a period of two months; granted. J. P. Coghlan and G. W. Thompson, certificate of protection covering six prospecting licenses for a period of six weeks; granted. ? E. Topp, ordinary prospecting license over 100 acres in block VII., - Mawheraiti S.D.; granted. % j David Absalom, special site license over three acres in block XIII., ]Wai> talxu S.D.; granted.

David Absalom, ordinary prospecting license over 42.acres in block Xin., Waitahu SJX; granted. Alluvial Borings and Explorations, Ltd., ordinary prospecting license over five acres in block XIH, .Waitahu S.D.; granted.

Maurice Flynn, four ordinary prospecting licenses, covering 353 acres in blocks XII. and XVI., Mawheraiti S.D.; all granted. Reef ton Electric Light and Power Company, Ltd., special site license over 1 acre 14 perches in block XIV., Reefton S.D.; granted. P. J. Fellows, ordinary prospecting license over 20 acres in block XII., Mawheraiti S.D.; granted. Rimu Gold Dredging Company, Ltd., three ordinary prospecting licenses covering 269 acres in blocks X. and XIV., Mawheraiti S.D.; all granted. Applications as follows were recommended for the Minister's consent:— W. S. Clark, extension of time for hearing application No. 274/35, for a claim license; T. A. Blair, ordinary prospecting license over 100 acres in blocks VI. and VII., Reefton S.D.; J. E. Reiha and A. Smith, ordinary prospecting license over 40 acres in block 111., Mawheraiti S.D.; C; M. Morris, ordinary license over 56 acres in block VII., Reefton S.D.; C. D. Buist, ordinary prospecting license over 100 acres in block XVI., Rahu S.D., and block IV., Travers S.D.

H. A. Honey, P. Sara, and W. A. Sara made application against A. R. Perry, A. Perry and Company, Ltd., William James Morris and Cecelia Margaret Morris, for an order for sale of two claim licenses in the name of Cecelia Margaret Morris, to satisfy and discharge a wages lien for £l/0 15s. The case was adjourned to March 4, on the application of A. R. Perry. Perry was ordered to pay applicants' expenses on the adjournment James Collins, Thomas Shadbolt, Leslie Rorchi, and Laurence Cooper claimed from Thomas Hubert Lee, the sum of £29 15s, being adjustment of accounts for work done by plaintiffs at defendant's coal mine. Defendant counter-cleimed for £l7 3s Bd. Judgment was given for plaintiffs on the claim for £l4 16s. Defendant obtained judgment on the counter-claim for £l6 2s Bd.

Magistrate's Court At a sitting of the Magistrate's Court, before Mr H. Morgan, S.M., judgment was given for plaintiff- by default, in 4he debt esse J. J. O'Regan v. Patrick Wall, £3 10s.

Subsidised Prospectors The amount of gold won by prospectors under the Unemployment Board's subsidy in the Inangahua county for the month of January was: —lloz 15dwt 7gr, valued at £B2 7s. The number of men on the scheme was 64, of whom 15 were engaged on reef prospecting.

Nelson Land Board At the monthly meeting of the Nelson Land Board, the following business was transacted:—

The application of V: and F. C. Dellavedova for 10 acres in *block VI., Inangahua S.D., was refused. Mr Dellavedova was granted permission to erect a fence along the frontage. It was resolved to open for selection on renewable lease at a capital value of £BO, section 10, block V., Reefton S.D., area 206 acres. Land classified as third class. t The leasa of Catherine Ronchi, for section 2, block VII., Mawheraiti S.D., area 357 acres, was declared forfeited. r The leases of C. W. Clark, for sections 1 and 2, block XIII., Matakitaki S.D.; section 7, block XII., and section 18, block XVI., Burnett S.D., total area 1707 acres, was declared forfeited. It was decided to cancel the lease of estate of J. Williams, for 1000 acres in blocks V., VI., and X., Reefton S.D. G. Waddell surrendered sections 3099, 1100 to 1105. 1118 to 1123, town of Reefton, area 4 acres, 2 roods, 35 perches. It was resolved to accept surrender as from June 30, 1936, on payment of a half-year's rent.

Personal Messrs E. Downie and S. Bartle, two well-knowr; sportsmen, left for Christchurch, last evening. The Rev. C. Tanner, of St. Stephen's Church, Reefton, has returned from a short visit to Nelson.

Miss M. Thompson has returned from a holiday spent in the North Island and Christchurch. The Weather

An exceptionally severe storm visited Reefton late on Friday afternoon. The rain was the heaviest experienced here for some time, and was accompanied by an electrical storm. It was quite local, however, and was of short duration.

Arbitration Court The Arbitration Court sat in Reefton yesterday, with Mr Justice Page as chairman, and Messrs W. C. Prime and A. L. Monteith as assessors.

The first case was Walter Curtis Pascoe (Mr P. J. O'Regan) v. the Blackwater Mines, Ltd. (Mr L. E. Morgan). The case for plaintiff was that as a result of a*fall down a pass at the Blackwater Mine, at Waiuta, he suffered injuries to the right ankle-joint through being buried for two hours bydebris. A statement by Dr. J. L. Will, of Christchurch, which was handed to the court, said that the claimant had suffered a 33 1-3 per cent, loss on earnings. The claim was based en that statement. Evidence in support of the <:laim was given by Drs. W*. A. Conlon, L. J. Wicken, and F. J. Moore. After retirement and consideration of evidence, the court held that the sum of £lB3 as paid into court was insufficient. They awarded plaintiff a further sum of £76 12s 8d and costs for medical witnesses of £4 4s. In the case of Kevin Doherty (Mr P. J. O'Regan) v. the Blackwater Mines, Ltd. (Mr L. E. Morgan), the statement of claim as submitted by the plaintiff showed that whi.e employed as a trucker at the company's mine at Waiuta, he met with an accident to his right foot, and became partially disabled. He received 10 weeus' payment, totalling £27 8s 4d, and then was re-empioyed for three and a half weeks. He afterwards became totally disabled for seven weeks as a resuit of a recurrence of the trouble. He is employed as a van driver at £2 15s a week, and because of his accident had been reduced in his earning capacity. The judge ruled that no evidence had been submitted by plaintiff to. show that his earning capacity had been seriously reduced. He was not entitled to compensation on the ground that his condition was such tnat he would be able to take part in occupations other than mining. • The third case, David Douglas v. the Blackwater Mines, Ltd., was adjourned.

OKURUNEWS

A flood was experienced in the Okuru and adjoining districts recently. Heavy rain fell for several hours, causing the overflowing of both the Okuru and Turnbull rivers to a serious extent, the water covering the adjoining farms. No stock was lost so far as is known. One settler had 12 Inches of water in the house. River erosion was a feature of the •flood and two minor deviations on the district dray-roads were necessary. A wire rope spanning the Okuru river was used for transport purposes. A heavy hand winch was attached and anchored at one end. A large drifting tree became entangled in the wire rope, and it tore the winch from its moorings and deposited it somewhere in the stream. It will probably be recovered when normal conditions prevail. All travel for the time being has been suspended. Even the air travel with the weekly mails has been unduly delayed, because, of the bad weather and flooded conditions. -

Vlsit of Aerodrome Surveyor

Mr Lee, the Government aerodrome surveyor, is at present in the district and is surveying spacious landing grounds at Haast, Upper Okuru, and Mussel Beach,