WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22309, 25 January 1938, Page 3

WEST COAST NEWS

kumara baker FINED SHORT WEIGHT BREAD SOLD MAGISTRATE’S COURT AT GREYMOUTH “The public is not in a position to protect itself by having its bread weighed. This breach of. the act is serious,” said Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M.. in fining a baker of Kumara, Reginald May, £2 for selling bread at short weight. May appeared in the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning charged that on December 2 he sold or caused to be sold bread which was short of the quantity demanded or represented to be, thereby committing a breach of section 23 of the Weights and Measures Act, 1925, and its amendments. The information was laid by the Inspector of Factories (Mr C. H. Hoskin). The defendant pleaded guilty. Mr Hoskin said that Inspector Montgomery had called at May’s shop and had asked for a 41b loaf, giving Is in payment. The loaf was weighed and was found to be 3oz short of the weight specified in the regulations. Mr Hoskin exhibited a slice of bread about half an inch thick representing the amount of the shortage. Six loaves from May’s shop had been found to be short by from 4ioz to IJoz on a previous occasion. The matter was sericus.

The defendant said he had been unable to understand why the weight was short, but he had inspected the oven since the inspector’s visit and had found that there were two bricks missing from the crown of the oven, a fault which would allow the steam to escape, and probably affect the weight of the bread. The bricks had been replaced and the oven was now satisfactory and the bread up to stan dard weight. He did not work in the bakehouse personally. It was possible that the defendant’s explanation was correct, said Mr Hoskin, but all the same it was May’s duty to see that such faults did not occur. Mr Ferner said he would take into consideration the defendant’s excuse, as it was possible that the offence was due to a defect in the oven.

NEW BRIDGE AT KANIERI The new bridge across the Hokitika river at Kanieri, on the Main South road, was brought into use for the first time on Friday, when pedestrians and vehicles were allowed to cross Mr A. Dale, a member of the Westiana coumy council, who was amoii B the number of pedestrians, compared the present structure with that which was first put across the river. He remembered the erection of the first bridge, and joined in the jubilation of the community at the erection of such a fine structure. The bridge is built of concrete. Mr W. A. Jamieson, chairman of the Westland County Council, telegraphed the chairman of the Main Highways Board expressing thanks for the district for the provision of so fine a bridge in replacement of the one that was damage* by flood about three years ago.

WESTLAND HOSPITAL PROGRESS OF BUILDING SCHEME Work at the Westland Hospital on the new building scheme is proceeding steadily. There has been some delay with the children’s ward because the contractors had to wait for supplies to arrive from England. These are now in New Zealand and will ensure the work being completed more speedily. The new theatre and the general accommodation being provided for the new wards are also well advanced and fittings for lighting and other facilities are now being installed The equipment is most modern and the additions should be of great service to the community.

PICNIC OF STATE COLLIERIES

RAIN MARS EXCURSION

The State collieries’ annual picnic was held in Cass square, Hokitika, on Saturday. Two trains were needed to bring visitors, and with such a large influx the town had a very busy appearance. Unfortunately a slight drizzle began about 8 a.m., and although it eased for a time, heavier rain set in towards midday and continued right throughout the afternoon. It was stated that it was the first time for 12 years that rain had fallen on the State collieries’ picnic day.

OBITUARY MR H. T. CRUMPTON The death occurred at the Inangahua Hospital. Reefton, yesterday morning, ui Mr Henry Thompson Crumpton, at the age of 63 years. Mr Crumpton, who had lived in this district since his youth, was a native of Charleston. He had been an inmate of the hospital for 12 months. Mr Crumpton, who was predeceased by his wife four years ago, was the oldest surviving member of the Inngahua Band living in Reefton, and for more than 30 years was a prominent and talented playing member. He played a prominent part in public life. He was also a veterinary surgeon, and was noted among the farming community for his ability in treating sick and ailing stock. He is survived by one son and two daughters, all of whom live in the North Island.

MAGISTRATE’S COURT SITTING AT GREYMOUTH MANY CASES HEARD Before Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M., at Greymouth, Frederick Williams, of Ruru, was charged with the theft of one bottle of brandy, valued at 4s fid, the properly of Ernest Leslie McKeon, at Moana, on December 23. Defendant said he took the bottle from behind the bar as a joke. Senior-Ser-geant E. Quail said that defendant had never appeared in Court before on a charge of dishonesty. . Williams was convicted and fined £l. and ordered to pay costs Conversion of Motor-Lorry For converting to their own use a motor-lorry, valued at £IOO, the property of Inglis Bros., two youths, whose names were suppressed, were convicted and fined £3. One of the youths, for driving a motor vehicle without a driver’s licence, was also fined 10s. Building Charge The Inspector of Scaffolding, Mr W. R. J. Montgomery, proceeded against John Henry McMillan, builder, of Cobden, on a charge that, on January 4, at Dunollie. he did fail to deliver at the office of the inspector notice of intention to commence building work, such building work involving a fall of more than 12 feet. Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay 10s costs. Alleged False Document Appearing on remand, Granville Joseph Workman, alias Tom Workman, alias Joseph Whatson, aged 27. a labourer, was charged that on or about April 13, 1933, at Wanganui, he did make a false document, namely, a cheque drawn in favour of N. B. Francis, for £4O, and caused Leslie Jury to act upon it as if it were genuine. He was remanded to appear at Wanganui on January 27 Maintenance Order

Walter Wentworth Kenning was charged with disobedience of a maintenance order, providing for the payment of 12s 6d a week, the arrears of which to September 13, 1937, amounted to £lB 2s 6d. He was convicted and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suppressed if. in addition to paying the current maintenance, he also makes regular payment of 12s fid in reduction of arrears. Registration of Birth C. D. Surtor, Kotuku, was charged with failing to register the birth of a child within six months. He was convicted and fined ss. Traffic Offences John Walter Baxter was cnarged on the information of Traffic Inspector H. Lane with leaving a motortruck unattended in Shakespeare street, Greymouth, for a period longer than 30 minutes, between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 p.m., on January 6. 1938. He was convicted and fined 10s. and ordered to pay costs. Merlin Reeves was charged witn driving a motor-cycle on the Grey-mouth-Hokitika main highway on December 31, 1937, without a warrant of fitness. He was convicted and fined ss.

Cyril James Swinson Rendel was charged that on December 25, 1937, at Greymouth, he did ride a motor-cycle along Tainui street and Church street in a manner which, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, might have been dangerous to the public. The information was laid by the traffic inspector R. P. Chibnall. Rendel was fined £2 and ordered to pay costs. His licence was suspended until June 1. 1939.

For driving at a dangerous speed, a tnotoHst, James Richard Mattson, was convicted and fined £1 and ordered to pay costs. Roland Fleming was, on the information of Traffic Inspector J. W. Roworth. Wellington, charged with riding an unlicensed motor-cycle at Barrytown on December 7. He was further charged with driving without a licence. He was convicted and fined 10s, and ordered to pay costs on each charge. Percival David Scrimgeour was charged with parking a motor-car on the off-side of another stationary vehicle in Mackay street, on December 13, 1937. He was convicted and fined 10s and ordered to pay costs.

For driving in a dangerous manner on the main Brunnerton-Kotuku road, William James Spicer was convicted and fined £2.

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ PICNIC

The Returned Soldiers’ Association of Westland held its first picnic on Saturday, when the branches from Ross and Kumara joined in. About 200 made the trip to the Kumara Beach. The rain unfortunately had a dampening effect and the picnickers were forced to take shelter until the arrival of the home traiir.

HOKITIKA STATE SCHOOL DISPLAY OF EXHIBITS CELEBRATION OF JUBILEE A display of school exhibits in the window of Mr S. Preston’s drapery shop, as part of the Hokitika State School jubilee, which begins on Saturday, attracted a good deal of interest from visitors and townspeople during the week-end. In the centre of the display is a large cake, weighing 1181b, and made in the form of a model of the school. The cake is a fine example of the cake decorator’s art, and was made by Mr J. Preston, a former pupil of the school. Mrs S. J. Preston, another former pupil, gave the cake for the jubilee banquet. In addition there are many interesting photographs and mementoes of the early days of the school, and a panel containing photographs of the Westland Education Board, before that body was merged in the Canterbury Education Board. One of the exhibits is a photograph of the present Mayor of Hokitika, Mr G. A. Perry, as a schoolboy. It is interesting to note that a former scholar of the school has filled the office of Mayor continuously for about 27 years. Mr Perry is also chairman of the jubilee celebrations, while Mrs Perry, the Mayoress, who was a former teacher of the school, is one of the secretaries of the jubilee committee.

PERSONAL NOTES WESTPORT Mr J. H. Harkness and the Misses Harkness (Westport) have returned from a holiday visit to Christchurch. Mr T. Healy, manager of the Victoria Theatre, Westport, has received notice of his transfer to Oamaru. Canon J- W. Bloyce and Mrs Bloyce Westport) have left for Christchurch on holiday. Mr S. Hawkins (Westport) has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Martha Gennon (Granity) is spending a holiday in Christchurch. Mrs Morley, sen. (Westport), is visiting Christchurch on holiday. The Hon Mark Fagan, Leader of the Legislative Council, spent the weekend in the Buller district, where he formerly lived. He was met on arrival by the Mayor (Mr J. Kilkenny), the County Engineer (Mr C. F. Schadick). and Mr A. T. Ridsdale, secretary of the Westport branch of the New Zealand Labour Party.

GREYMOUTH

Mrs G. Morrison (Greymouth), who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned home.

Mr and Mrs L. Ford (Greymouth) have returned home after a holiday spent at Wyndham. Miss E. Williams has returned to Greymouth after a visit to Christchurch. •

Mrs D. Shannahan and Miss K. Shannahan (Greymouth) left yesterday on a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs F. May (Christchurch) are visiting Greymouth and are the guests of Mr and Mrs E. M. Good Raleigh street.

The Rev. Father J. Long and the Rev. Father T. Kelly (Greymouth) and the Rev. Father Healy (Kumara) have returned after a holiday spent in Christchurch.

Thirty trainees from Greymouth and 15 from Hokitika will be included in the contingent for 140 from the West Coast who will attend the annual camp of the Third Composite Infantry Battalion, beginning. this week at Waikouaiti.

Mrs G. S. Peck, Christchurch, is at present paying a short visit to Greymouth.

REEFTON

Mrs James Mason (Auckland) and family, who have been spending a holiday in Reefton, will leave to return home, to-day.

Mrs George Orsborne and family will leave this morning for Auckland on holiday.

The Cabinet has approved of grants for equipment for the engineering and woodwork departments of the Greymoulh Technical High School.

LAWN TENNIS BULLER COMPETITION MATCHES DRAW FOR NEXT ROUND The following fixtures have been drawn up by the Buller Lawn Tennis Sub-Asso-ciation for the present season’s club championship ; January 30—Seddonville-Mokihinul v. Karamea, at Seddonville; St. John’s A v. Granity, at St. John’s; Westport B v. St. John’s B, at Westport; Milerton v. Westport A, at Millerton. February 6—Karamea v. St. John’s A, at Karamea; Granity v. St. John’s B, at Granity; Westport B v. Millerton, at West port: Seddonville-Mokihinui v. Westport A, at Mokihinui. February 13—St. John’s B v. Seddon-ville-Mokihinui, at St. John’s; Millerton v. St. John’s A, at Millerton; Karamea v. Granity, at Karamea; Westport A v. Westport B, at Westport. February 20—Millerton v. SeddonvilleMokihinui, at Millerton; St. John's A v. St. John’s B, at St. John’s; Granity v. Westport A, at Granity; Westport B v. Karamea, at Westport. February 27—Seddonville-Mokihinui v. St. John’s A. at Seddonville: St. John’s B v. Millerton, at St. John's; Westport B v. at Westport; Karamea v. Westport A, at Karamea. March 6—Seddonville-Mokihinui v. Westport B, at Mokihinui; Westport A v. St. John’s A, at Westport; St. John's B v. Karamea, at St. John’s; Granity v. Millerton, at Granity. March 13—Granity v. Seddonville-Moki-hinui, at Granity; St. John’s A v. Westport B. at St John’s; Westport A v. St. John’s B, at Westport; Karamea v, Millerton. at Karamea.

SHIPPING

PORT OF GREYMOUTH [THE PRESS Special Service.] GREYMOUTH, January 24. The Poolta is in port loading cargo for Miramar. Wellington, and Auckland. She will sail to-morrow.

The Totara will sail from Greymouth to-night with coal and timber for Gisborne. The Breeze left Wellington for Greymouth to-day. She is due here to-mor-row evening to load timber for Petone, Wellington, and Miramar. The Kakapo is due here next Monday from Auckland to load coal for Wellington The Kartigi is due at Greymouth at the end of the month to load coal and timber for Auckland and Portland. The Rata is due at Greymouth to-mor-row from Wanganui to load cargo for Tarakohe and Picton. The Titokl Is due on January 31 from Wellington to load timber for Onehunga. PORT OF WESTPORT WESTPORT, January 24. The Waimea arrived from Onehunga, via Nelson, yesterday. She is expected to sail for Nelson late this afternoon, but may be delayed because of weather con-

ditions. This vessel is expected to return to Westport on Wednesday to load for Wanganui. The Nikau is expected to leave Wellington to-morrow for Westport to load for Nelson. The Government lighthouse steamer Matai is an expected arrival from Bluff via Otago Sounds ports about February 2. The Wingatui sailed for Wellington early yesterday morning. The Kakapo sailed yesterday afternoon for Auckland. The Kalmiro is loading for New Plymouth, Auckland, and Portland, and is expected to sail to-morrow for New Plymouth . The Wingatui is due on return from Wellington to load here again next Monday for Wellington. The Kaimai is due here from Dunedin to load next Monday for Lyttelton and Oamaru, The Totara is due from Gisborne to load here next Monday for Tokomhru Bay.

The Poolta Is due here from Wellington to part-load next Monday for Auckand, proceeding to Greymouth to complete for Wellington and Auckland. High water at Westport to-morrow. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (New Zealand standard time).