HOKITIKA NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 14 October 1926, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES.

HOKITIKA, Oct. 1

T he last vouplv of days have seen an improved run of whitebait in several of the streams. Yesterday no fewer than one hundred tins of fish were brought, iq) by the Ross train, having been taken at Ilari Hari. The bulk of . h.s catch, about eighty tins, went to the Christchbrch market bv the ex-

His Lordship, Bishop West-Watson has notified All Saints Memorial Church Committee that he will be»ablc to lay the foundation stone of the now Memorial Chureh on Wednesday, November the 3rd. As the result of the cold easterlv

w’.nd that was blowing off the snowcapped mountains all day yesterday and last night, there was a frost, here this morning which affected adversely the potato crops, which had been coming on nicely. To-morrow evening St. Mary’s Debating Club will discuss the question: ‘‘Do modern fashions tend 1o the improvement'of the race?’’ Messrs P. Mulrennan, Stopforth, Griffen, and Hatch take the affirmative, and will be opposed by Messrs Warren, Davidson, Burns and Stuart. Other members of the Club will also bo invited to participate, and the subject should lend itself to an nnlortiiining discussion.

T’he Westland Power Board on Monday, assisted by Mr J. S. Langford, discussed the matter of the purchase of the Government water races at Kumara and Waimea. There were present Messrs \¥. J. Butler (chairman), J. A. -Murdoch, T. R. Cresterman, L. 11. Morel, B. Ward, R. F. Perham, R. Whiley. Apology for absence was made on be half of Alessrs T. W. Bruce and E. A Wells. The Mines Department wrote that it would fully consider the Board’s offer for the races in question, and that its decision would be later for warded. The Grey Power Board en quired what was the present position in the matter, while Mr T. E. Y. Seddou wrote on the subject stating that he had discussed it with the Minister of Mines. Air Seddon put forward a scheme for purchase. Mr Langford, from whom a letter regarding a reticu lation license and other matters was received, informed the meeting that he intended in a fortnight’s time to visit the districts of Kokatahi and Arahura to see the settlors as regards reticulation, provided the applications were satisfactory. The Chairman of the Boar] I.aid there would be no objection to M r Langford so doing. The Chapman then pointed out that as regards the Kuirara water races, the Board had not vet had from the Mines Department an official reply as to the offer made about, three months ago, and he moved that the Minister of Mines be informed other schemes for power were being

brought under consideration, and that the Board wisheil to learn the result of the offer made by the Board. On being seconded by Mr Ward and generally supported, the motion was carried. This was the gist of the business. T’he prize winners at this week’s euchre tourney at St. Mary’s Club, which was largely attended, wore:— First, Mr Sandors (an aluminium set), second, Mr Bell (lady’s hand bag), third, Mr J. Welsh (fireside set), fourth Mr Griffon (a bedroom clock). Last ni'jht the local Rifle Club’s results were: Ladies, Al. Berry 2R, C. Coles, X. Blair 25. N. Thompson 20, O. Slaule’.on IS, L. Sweney, P. Thorn 16, J. Preston 15, A. Stapleton, J. Walker, M. Maunder, W. Thompson 14, M. Stickles 13. N. King 9, Mrs Paterson LI. Men: —S. Sharman 35, L. Hutchison 32, Gaylor, R. Daigent 29, Wallace 30, F. Best 34, R. Drummond,’ C. Collyer 2R, AT. Hutchinson, F. Gardyne 27. G. Kelly, W. Perry, A. King. .1. McCallum 26, R. King, R. Paterson 25, J. llavill, E. Pfahlert, J. Haile 23, R. Whiley, F. AVhiley 22, S. Graham, A. McDonald 21. .1. ATorris, V. Bergrtmini, U. Preston 20, IT. Johnston IS, V. Stapleton 17, J. Kerr 15, R. Howarth 16, C. Evans 17.

At the Hospital Board monthly meeting the report showed 37 patients were in the Hospital on September Ist, and during the month 18 males and 15 females were admitted, a total of 70 patients being treated. Other figures were: Discharged cured 18 males, 1.1

females—29; relieved, 1 female: died. 3 males, 1 female —4; total discharged, 21 males, 13 females —34; remaining in hospital on 30th Sept. 17 males, 19 females—36; in hospital for two months 11 males, 9 females —20. The Treasurer reported receipts .£606/4/1, payments £llO7/1/11, debit balance £227 19/5. Accounts amounting to £390/9/4 were passed, and a schedule of outstanding maintenance accounts totalling £2643/3/9 was placed on the table. The town members were, appointed a sub-

committee to meet on Monday next and report to the Board on these accounts. It was decided 1o renew for seven years the agreement as to shelters at Cashmere Sanatorium with the Canterbury Board. Dr. Valintine notified he would visit here shortly. Air W. Hill tendered his resignation as wardsman at the Old People’s Home. Miss A. L. Jones was granted annual leave, and Mr T. W. Bruce (Secretary) four days’ leave; and it was decided to charge interest on overdue levies against Ross Borough Council, which forwarded two cheques for such levies.

The County Council resolved yesterday to curtail its general expenditure, especially on renewals, and to do as much work as possible without employing extra labour, also to have all expenditure directly supervised by a Council representative. It was decided

to try for three months the use of broken metal instead of gravel on roads used bv heavy traffic in the Central Killing, a temporary employee to operate the road roller and stone-crusher. Motorman Robinson is to be transferred to the road roller when necessary, and Roadman Bernhard will operate the lorry. The Overseer is to bo given assistance in preparing plans for speedier expenditure of Government grants. Alillers are to be consulted regarding road maintenance, ,whilc the question of a rate rebate of 24 per cent will bo considered when next estimates arc made up. Accounts amounting to £l7OB were passed. Motions of sympathy were passed to Or. Searle and ex-Couneillor McGrath on the death of their wives. The P.W. Department notified a refusal to declare the Kokatahi-Koiterangi road

a main highway; also the acceptance of

P. Alitchell and party’s tender for widening Kokatahi road. It was decided to refer Mr J. J. Afinehan’s request for a drain at Totara to the Highways Board. The PAV. Department notified that Richardson road was now under the Council’s care, and the Overseer reported £35 to repair it was needed. It was decided to obtain legal advise as to whether the Council is liable for £2OO necessary to clear Evans Creek, running through private property, into which floods have deposited trees.