HOKITIKA NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 31 May 1922, Page 3

HOKITIKA NOTES.

(Our Own Correspondent.) The building trade in Hokitika continues to be brisk. There are at present 31 carpmiters employed about the town. The majority of these an* engaged in the construction of new buildings. As a result of the extremely cold weather which wo have experienced of late, the whole of the rivers along the Coast are in a very low state. During the last d-y or two largo shoals of Kowhai have been seen in the roadstead, The fish are now working north to warmer waters. The many friends of Airs J. Atkinson, whose health has been causing her friends much anxiety of late, will bo pleased to hear that there has been a marked improvement in her condition. We hope to lie able to report her return to good health in the near future. The many friends of Air G. Haussinan will regret to hear that be is at present confined to his bed, suffering from a very severe illness. We hope in the near future to be able to report an improvement in his condition. Owing to the depression in the timber trade, Alessrs Butler Bros., of Ruatapu, are being for the present compelled to run their mill only three days a week. Air J. Smeaton, of Christchurch, was in town for a few days lately, and his many friends were pleased to see him. His mission here was a sorry one, he having to attend the burial of his father, the late Air James Smeaton. Air E. J. Lloyd has had his business premises painted, and they now look really well, Lynch Bros, making u good job of it. It is regrettable that so many people in Hokitika own dogs that never tire of chasing whatever ]>asses along the streets. What are their owners doing to allow them practically to run wild and be a menace to the life of passersby. Formerly the law gave permission to people using the road to draw a revolver and shoot such dangerous animals. Alaybc that law is still in existence! If so, the sooner someone puts it into force the better, as it usually needs drastic action to awaken some people to a sense of consideration for others. By day cyclists and vehicle drivers have an opportunity of seeing the mongrels approaching, but by night one is likely to be caught unawares. We suggest the local borough inspector armed with a shooting iron, should put in a very serviceable day amongst these good■f o r - n o 111 in g mongr e 1 s!