HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 30 September 1930, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.! HOKITIKA, September 29. The weather for the weekend was rough a’ud stormy, with considerable rain. There was a heavy westerly ) blowing yesterday, which increased 1 at night into a gale force, the con- ( ditions being extremely boisterous. Though calmer this morning, showers I were experienced to-day being wet and I miserable. Mr M. E. Cranston, Managing Director of the Rimu Gold Dredging Coy. left on Saturday U.i route for New York. Preparations for the erection ; of the new dredge hull at ißimu Flat arc now being made. Two foremen representing the Hansford Mills Construction Coy, of Wellington, contractors for building the hull, have JirI rived to take charge of the local operations. The new works for the company, involving two additional power sites and plant on the Kanieri River, are now well under way. The prospectus has been issued for raising £40,000 first mortgage debentures for Ihe works in hand which covers both the dredging operations and light and power of the Borough of Hokitika. The funeral of the late Mr Jeremiah Toomey took place on Saturday morning, and was attended by a good humyer of friends. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church and the service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Father McKay. At a meeting of the directors of the South Westland Shipping Coy., the tender of Mr Ingram, ex-master, and Air Montague, ex-engineer of the Elsie, was accepted for the stranded ketch as she lies at Hunt’s Beach. The parties leave for south to-morrow to undertake the launching of the vessel. If it is found not to be practicable, the diesel engines will be recovered and with other gear, be brought to Hokitika. In the event of the Elsie not bei*ug able to re-enter the southern trade, it is expected arrangements will be made for the steamer Gael to do so, and a decision in regard to this matter should be made within a week. Meanwhile a considerable amount of gear including the winch and other deck fittings have been salvaged from the Elsie, and is being taken to the Bruce Bay landing for ultimate shipment to Hokitika.

Following is the draw for the Ladies’ Gold Club Unearned Handicap medal match to be played on Wednesday:— Mrs Garnet Perry v. Miss M. Adamson, Mrs Radford v. Miss Billy Yarrull, Miss E. Perry v. Miss B. Houston, Miss Betty Yarrall v. Mrs Geo. I’erry, Mrs Park v. Miss M. Evans, Miss J. Anderson v. Miss A. Mclntosh, Miss Reid v. Miss Duff, Miss Bell v, scorer. Last week’s rainfall here was about four and a half inches, while the sun shine was about 30 hours. 1 At the Arahura Dairy Factory Qoy’s tJ.iniial meeting, fifteen shareholdm’s attende'l. Mr B. Ward (Chairmau of Directors) presiding, lie said Hie balance sheet was a very successful one. The output for the year was ju>t over 98 tons. The Manager had been turning out a very fine quality. This was proved by the fact that, he had won the gold medal for the South Island for two years in succession. The amount paid out to suppliers for but ter fat was 1/4 l-. Hid was the highest pay out ~on the (.'oust, and compared very favourably with other parts of New Zealand. He saw Gu reason why Hie uulput of Hie Valley should not reucli 150 tons. The dividend recommended was for 6 per cent., which had been paid for the last 20 years, which also was a record. He would ask them to increase the fee paid the auditor this year from six J o eight guineas, in recognition of special work carried out. They hud been able near Hie end of the year to have sold 25 tons of their butter at 1/4 less 1 per cent., which had assisted to place the Company in its prest’iit good financial position. He wished to thank Mr Perry for the assistance given during the year. It was principally through his help that, the financial position was so satisfactory. The retiring- directors. Messrs B. Ward. .1. King, and D. Bradley and the auditor Mr R- Wild were re-elected voices without discussion, th dividend also being agreed to. ■•'ll reply to an enquiry by Air Bone., t’ .? ('hairman explained Hie position of the cash balance shown in the ba, 1 mice sheet, which had enabled outstanding accounts and the balance of the pay out on butter fat (or bonus) to be made. The Directors met at the conclusion of the annual mectAig. Mr Wind was re-eiected Chairman of Directors and Mr J. King was rc-elect-ed treasurer. A letter was received from Mr A. B. King resigning his position. as secretary owing to continued ill health. The Chairman moving th.it tin* resignation bo accepted with regret, paid a high tribute to the services rendered by Mr KAig during his many years a- secretary and deeply

r<-gii'tied that HI health had necessitated his retirement. He trusted that Mr King would speedily recover his normal condition. The motion was agreed to. It was resolved that Mr A. R. Elcock be appointed secretary to Hie company. The Hokitika Borough Council on Friday night agreed to call tenders for the supply of gravel for twelve months, not to contitiue the contract as reported in the previous issue. At tin* Arahura Dairy Factory Company’s annual meeting. Mr B. Ward (Chairman) “made reference to the dealih of one of their oldest directors, the Hon. H. L. Michel, who had passed away since their last annual meeting. Mr Michel had been a director since the inception of the and his advice had always been of great advantage to the Company and his fellow directors. He moved, ‘‘That this meeting of shareholders of the Arahura Dairy Coy. place on record its deep sense of the loss sustained by the death of Hon. H. L. Michel, and that a let-, ter of sympathy be forwarded to Mrs! Michel and family.” The motion was carried in silence, the members standing.

A presentation was made to the Rev. .1. W. Hayward nt Ruatapu, of a handsome eight day clock. Mr .1, Marshall

expressed the thanks of the people to Mr Hayward for the services he hid rendered and their regret at his departure. Mr Hayward thauked the people fur their kindness and acknowledged the gift in suitable terms.

1 At the Borough Counci] ’.s meeting, the Treasurer reported:—Receipts £lO2 Ois 4d, payments £194 6s <Sd, crc- ' dit balance £949 18s 7d.—Received. Accoulls amounting to £7'ls 18s Id I were passed. It was resolved that the I gravel contract be continued for a further twelve months. The Mayor moved that the £4O donated by the R.lrf.A. be accepted and that the Government be asked for a subsidy, the work of piue making to be carried on. Seconded by Mr JJvans ami curried. Mr Heenan referred to the question of a light at the corner of Beach Street.—lt was resolved that power be given the former committee to attend to the matter. , The New Zealand Refrigerating Coy., j advised 215 carcases of sheep were delivered into Hokitika during August, ‘and forwarded a cheque for £.lO 15s, abattoir fees. The Highways Council ! advised a subsidy of £250 for Hokitika borough. The Manager, Kanieri i Electric Ltd., applied for permission to install a projecting doorstep at prem'ises in Weld Street. The Council had ino power to grant the request. Westland branch of the Automobile Association wrote asking if solicitors’ fees in undefended court eases could be dispensed with. After discussion the Mayor moved that the Council regretted they could not interfere, i’ll the present procedure. Seconded by Mr Evans and carried. Mr George Montagu, Weld Street, asked that open drain from Section 1260 to Rollefiton Street be deepened sufficiently to allow sufficient fall for household drainage from his section.—Referred to Works Committee.