HOKITIKA NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 May 1936, Page 14

HOKITIKA NOTES

[OUB OWN COBBESPONDENT.] ' HOKITIKA, May 7. A special meeting of the Hokitika Harbour Board was held last evening. Present: Messrs M. H. Houston (chaifrman), H. L. Michel, F. Ross, W. E. Richards, E. W. Heenan, and J. J. Mclntosh. The business of the meeting was the acceptance of the annulal which was adopted, with instructions to be printed. At the ordinary meeting, it was resolved that two guineas be voted to the McGregor Fund. T. Murray wrote, giving estimates of erecting a sand-bag groyne, to divert the river above the bridge. P. J. Higgins wrote, offering suggestions on the diversion of the river.— Mr Higgins to be thanked for his suggestions. J. Dobrick wrote, applying for a building section near Renton and Co.’s explosive magazine (now not used). —A frontage of 33 feet granted at £1 per annum.. The Marine Department wrote disapproving of the construction of groynes in the river to divert its course. The Railway Depaitment wrote respecting material for the extension of the line on the 'wharf. It was resolved that the road to the petrol dump be put in order. The signalman reported a straight run on the bar, with 9ft to lift of water.

Accounts as presented were passed for payment, including £2lB in connection with deepening the berth. It was resolved to urge that the work of constructing sluices for the outlet of flood water in the town be proceeded with as early as possible.

The annual show of the Hokitika Chrysanthemum Society was held yesterday, and was a big success. The exhibition would compare favourably with any of its kind in the Dominion, remarked visitors, who had seen such shows in larger centres. There was a wealth of beautiful blooms. To enhance the brightness of the scene, stall-holders were attired', in fancy costumes, which was also competitive. The choir was the winner of this section. The judges were:—Flowers and vegetables, Mi* F. Groufsky; decorative, Mrs Northcroft.

Familiar names are among the prize-winners. Mr H. Fitzgerald scored the highest number of points with 38, Mr A. Groufsky second with 23, and Mr F. Martini 16. The Yarrall rose bowl went to Mr Fitzgerald for best local-grown bloom. He also secured the Jackson Cup, also cup for two white Japanese. Mr A. Groufsky won the Coulson Cup, also had most points for vegetables, and Mrs Ashley secured the Carden Cup in the decorative section. The absence of competitors from Greymouth has been- commented upon "during- the past few years. Hokitika growers are some of the chief exhibitors in Greymouth shows. The spirit of reciprocity is sadly lacking.