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Greymouth Evening Star, 2 March 1931, Page 2

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RECONSTRUCTION OF NAPIER

[PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

NAPIER, March 2

After a day of partial rest yesterday, Napier resumed the rush of reconstruction this morning. Many shops are being constructed in the two squares. With a continuance of fine weather, the town is rapidly getting down to normal business.

DEATH IN HOSPITAL.

PALMERSTON N„ February 28.

The first death among the earthquake patients at the hospital occurred to-day, Mrs Mary Watson, of Hastings, succumbing to injuries. The following new cases have been admitted: Mrs Winifred Hassell, Napier; Mary Grant, Napier; William Mundy, Napier; Alfred Mansfield, Napier; Austin Mitchell, Havelock North.

The following cases have been discharged: Mrs Gardiner, Napier; Mrs Phyllis Hebberley, Napier.

LAW SOCIETY’S HELP.

AUCKLAND, February 28.

The Auckland District Law Society yesterday voted up to £lOOO for the purpose of general earthquake relief in Hawke’s Bay and to assist members of the legal profession in the stricken area. The president (Mr R. P. Towle) said that many members in Napier and Hastings had suffered considerable losses and the society could help them to carry their heavy burden. RECEIVED BY “STAR." Further donations to the Earthquake Relief Fund received by the “Star”

MAYOR’S FUND. Additional donations to the Relief Fund opened at Greymouth by the Mayor (Mr. J. W. Greenslade) are: — £ s. d. Proceeds of Marist v. United cricket match: £5 11 4

are as follow: — £ s. d. Ngahere School £3 5 G “G.G.H.” £1 10 0 Waiuta Public Tennis Club and members £5 0 0 —' ■— t