HOKITIKA NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 14 October 1922, Page 3

HOKITIKA NOTES.

(Our Own Correspondent). Last night Mr “Pussyfoot” Jolinn spoke at the Opera House to a full ousc, Mr M. Ayrton presiding. His ddress was on the lines of that at reymouth, dealing with. U.S.A, prohiition. Questions at the close clicitd that the speaker was a Prcsbytern; that there was no intention to rohibit sacramental wine; and that the aim was to prevent drunkenness. I R. Wild moved a vote of thanks hi ch was carried with applause. The racehorse Rapid Fire was shipecl for Westport last evening. He ill enter Jcnning’s stable lor traing purposes. I understand tlm Gold Prospecting Syndicate’s new sawmill on the Kanieri Lake Road is about to commence cutting. The plant is an up-to-date one, capable of cutting from seven to eight thousand feet per day. Although well inured to wet weather, the people of this district may be heard complaining of the long spell of rain that we have experienced lately, and they continually express a desire for a change to fine sunny days. The many friends of Miss Myrtle Keller will be pleased, to learn that she has just returned to Hokitika, from Christchurch, where she has been spending an enjoyable holiday. Air 1). C. Streeter, engineer, and motor mechanic, has opened a workshop in Revell Street. Mr G. H. Wilson, travelling representative for Maling and Co., Ltd., of Christchurch, is in town; and reports good business is being done with the motor tyres, and accessories, for which this firm are agents. However, I understand that this will be Air Wilson's last trip'to the Coast, as he has received a transfer to a southern province. His many friends here, will wish him success in the new territory, to which he is going. Two North Island farmers were viewing the Southern Alps from the Hokitika wharf a day or two ngo, and one was hoard to remark: “I always heard it said there were heaps of land on the AVcst Coast, and there is no doubt about it!” Owing to the additional buildings going up in suburban localities, the Hokitika Gas Company has found it necessary to increase the mains for gas* supply in the (‘astern part ol the town. » A new main is to be laid from the works to Sale Street to augment the gas service for .Hampden Street, and a new service line to be Laid down in Rolleston Street. The new main to Sale Street is destined to form the

base of a fresh service by way of Park Street to Fitzherbcrt Street, and will greatly augment the gas supply in that quarter. The works are now being undertaken. CYCLING. The Hokitika. Athletic and Cycling Club’s annual meeting was presided over by Air D. J. Evans. The report and balance sheet was read and adopted. The total receipts from the date of inspection, 13th Feb. 1922, to 31st July, amounted to £203 13s 9d, while the expenditure totalled £lB5 (is Id, halving a credit balance of £l.B 7s Bd. Officers were elected as follows: — Patrons—H. L. Michel, AI.L.C., T. E. Y. Seddon, AI.P., G Perry, Alayor, G. Davidson, Chief. President —Mr D. J. Evans. A'icc Presidents—Drs. Bruce Baird, Buchanan, Alandl, and Teichelmann, Messrs J. J. Alclntosh, Keller, H. Jones, H. E. Nightingale, A. Cowie, G. Adamson, A. H. Lawn, Av. E. AVilliams, E. C. Toohey, F. McGregor, AV. O’Brien, R. F. Perham, J. Brown, J. A. Alurdoch, AV. Butler, J. Hall, A. Farmer, 11. Al. Coulson, R. Davis, 11. Al. Houston. G. E. Tomlinson, H. AlcLcan, G. Delbridgc, S. Bassett, D. Diedrichs, J. J. Breeze, J. Gifford, D. Dowell, AV. Carter, R. AVhilcy, A. George. Secretary.—G. A. Adamson. Treasurer. —E. C. Toohey. Committee. —AV. Keller, F. AlcGregor, G. T. Adamson, F. Ballinger, C. Gibbons, G. E. Tomlinson, E. C. Toohey, A. H. Lawn, T. Gillooly, J. Williams, T. Howard, Al. Houston, H. Shand, AV. Carter. The appointment of a social committee was left to be dealt with in the hands of the general committee. Proposed th'al the membership fee be fixed at 5s per annum. The donation of the Boomerang Challenge Cup from th-e Barnett Glass Rubber Coy. was received, and it was proposed a letter of thanks be sent to the donors. Resolved that a road race be held annually for the Boomerang Challenge Cup, first one to take place probably in January. It was decided upon to join in with the Caledonian Society on New Year ’« Day and assist in running the athletic events of their sports meeting.