HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 12 November 1920, Page 4

HOKITIKA NOTES

The County elections are over, and the chief feature was the verdict of the people of South Westland. The Southern Riding has returned tlirec new members, while two of the old members were defeated, and the oilier did not stand. The general impression is that the Southern people have in Messrs Jeffries, Chirm and Ritchie, three able representatives, well acquain ted with their needs, and that in selcc ting them they have exhibited sound judgment. It is safe to say the result of the election spells "Advance South Westland". While recognising the services of the retiring members, I am sure that their successors, who have their hearts in the South, Avill not be lacking in supporting all progressive measures for .furthering the Southern district, and the whole county. I congratulate the three now members for the Southern Riding. Residents will watch with interest their rloings in v the new Council, whoso sphere of usefulness is growing year by year as settlement and industry extends. The members for the other Ridings are ns previously, and they may be trusted to co-operate in a progressive policy. Hon. J. Grimmond has been a very long time a member, T. W. Bruce also served for many years. Likewise Cr. Duff and Cr. Ward. The Northern members wpre returned unopposed. The official count in connection with the County elections begins to-morrow s but is not expected to be completed til! Monday next, by which time the papers from South Westland arc o-xpected to be to hand.

A wedding took place on Wednesday last at A1J 4 Saints Church, Hokilika. • The contracting parties were Miss Violet M. Coles, fourth daughter of Mr. James Coles, oft Lydbury, North Shropshire, England, and Mr. Thomas Roljiiison, returned soTllicr. youngest son of Mr. T. Robinson, stationer, Hokitika. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Holloway. The bride was given away by Mr. H. V. R. Sweeney. The bride was attended by Miss Lily I. Sweeney as bridesmaid. Tho duties of best man were ably carried out v by Mr. H. Bell. After tho ceremony a rrvopfcian was held at tho residence of Mrs. Olliver Robinson.

The opening of the cricket season will take place on Saturday on CasfSquare, weather permitting. The Treasurer of the Westland Bran

e.h of the N.Z. Labour Party acknowled ges-a donation oil' 5s from Mr. W. Hoi ley for the "Argus" prosecution fund

Mr. A. Breeze, the* well-known barber, has taken over the Hairdressing Department of Mr. P. Stephens 's business. He is a first class hairdresser, and will no doubt receive a liberal support in this district. We wish him cverv success.

The usual weekly euchre and danet took place at S.t. Mary's Club Rooms on Wednesday, the attendance being large The iirst ladies prizo foil tf> Mrs. McViear, am! Miss O'Connor won the second. The first gent's prize was won by Mr. Martini, and the secontl by Mr. A. Bradley. The music was supplied by Miss O. Breeze, Miss E. Hatch Miss A. Daly, "and Miss E. Hcenan.

During Wednesday 's .social at t - St. Mary's Club Rooms, tho Committee made a presentation to Miss E. Heenan, who is leaving tho town to reside in the North Island. Mr. F. Groufsky, in making the presentation, apologised for the absence of the President of the Club, who was away in Chrisfehurch, and said it was a pleasant duty that was allotted to him that evening. His duty was to make a pro sentation on behalf of the Committee, ro Miss Heenan. Only those who were intimately connected with the , Club knew of the valuable services rendered by their guest. - They must agree that the interest shown in the welfare of the Club by Miss Heenan was worthy of— appreciation. He was pleased that the Committee had decided to recognise this support in offering their guest a gift in recognition of her past efforts, and he hoped she would enjoy a happy and prosperous future in her new home. He asked Miss Heentin to accept a gift they hoped would re-' mind her of the pleasant association which had always existed between herself and the members of St. Mary's Club. Mr. J. Cahill responded on behalf of Miss Heenan, thanking the Club Committee for the kind remarks made by its Secretary, and also for their valuable present, and assured them that though distance would separate, them, she would always watch with interest, fhe prosperity of the Club. The singing of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," brought a pleasant evening to a close. The present consisted of a purse of. notes, together with a card suitably inscribed.