HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 6 November 1931, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) 1 HOKITIKA, November 5. A thief entered the pavilion of the Bowling Green on Tuesday night or the morning, and after breaking open j the lock of a locker, removed some of ’the tea utensils and food, and also I some of the members’ wearing apparel. Times are evidently becoming harder for somebody. | The Gael arrived at Nelson this morning, and she leaves again for Hokitika to-night at 9 o’clock. The improved weather conditions are generally welcomed, the fine sunny I days this week being calculated to expedite the growth of the pastures. - The whitebaiters in Hokitika are I having a leau time, it is so far the worst year on record for the industry. The cricket team to represent Old Boys on Saturday will be selected from the following: Schroder, Bell, Jolley (2), Delbridge, Walker, Stapleton, Morgan (2), Mitchell, Toohey, ■Laing, Hughes (2). | The winding up of the term by St.

Mary’s Debating Club last evening was i the occasion of the annual banquet at •the Club Rooms, which wore gaily decorated for the occasion, and there was a largo gathering, including quite a Inumber of St. Columba Club visitors 'from Greymouth. During the evening 'items were given by Messrs Sanders, 'Kelly, L. Phillips, Stickie, I. Mcllroy, I Kortegast, J. Stuart, and A. Chapman. 'During the evening, as a mark of appreciation for his services towards the | club, a presentation of a Loewe pipe was made to Mr G. Wormington, who j suitably responded. The following was ’the toast list: “The Pope and the I King, the King and the Pope”; “St. I Mary’s Club,” proposed by Mr M. J Kelly (Greymouth), and responded to Iby Mr B. Kempton; “The Spiritual i Director,” proposed by Mr J. Stopforth, and responded to by Mr G. Wormington; “The Old Boys.” proposed [by Mr J. Hutchison, and responded to iby Messrs H. Kortegast, T. Daly, G. ‘Wormington and C. Sanders; “St. Cojlumba Club,” proposed by Mr J. StopI forth, responded to by Mr M. Kelly; “The Club’s Benefactors,” proposed i by Mr B. Kempton, and responded to by Messrs Jas. and Jno. Stuart and A. Chapman; “The President,” proposed by Mr J. Stuart; “The Successful Team,” proposed by Mr D. Diedrichs; “The Junior Members,” proposed by ;Mr Stopforth, and responded to by I Messrs Schroder and Stuart.

The popularity of the summer sport of tennis is locally exemplified by the (existence of eight clubs. Courts have latterly been constructed at St. Mary’s School, Kanieri, Three Mile, Arahura land Koiterangi, besides those already I ' established, viz., Hokitika, All Saints and Kokatahi. Another court is in course of construction on the beach at I t the rear of The Bristol. The Hokitika ‘Club is looking for a site for more accommodation, as also is All Saints’ jClub. ’ A very pretty wedding took place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Woodstock, at 7.30 o’clock last evening, when Alice, the third daughter of Mr > and Mrs W. Agnew, of Rimu, was married to Alec, eldest son of Mr and Mrs 1 Noble, of Blue Spur. The officiating • clergyman was Rev. Naylor. The bride, who was escorted by her father, was ' prettily attired in a beautiful gown of ivory silk lace over satin, her embroidered veil being held in place by ‘ a cluster of orange blossoms. She was ■attended by her sister. Miss Lorraine Agnew, as bridesmaid, who wore cm- ( bossed shell pink erepe-de-chine and a 1 beige picture hat. The bride and her (attendant carried beautiful bouquets, ■the gift of a friend. The bridegroom 1 was attended by his brother George as I best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr and Mrs Agnew entertained their guests at the Rimu Town I Hall, Mrs Agnew being attired in figured brown marocain. During the I evening Mr E. Dowell, of Christchurch, rendered several vocal solos, which wore much appreciated. Miss I Stoop and her orchestra supplied the 1 music for the dance.

The marriage was celebrated at the Methodist Church, by Rev. Knowles Smith on Thursday, October 29. of Ivy Doris Haile, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Barltrop, of Hampden Street, Hokitika, and Mr William Henry Tnitorman, youngest son of Mr and Mrs fH. I nterman, of Seddon Street, West--1 port. The bride was* given away by her father. She was daintily attired in a graceful frock of floral silk chiffon, with hat, stockings and shoes to tone. She carried a bouquet of white stock and freisias. Tn attendance as Matron of Honour was Mrs W. Chet . wynd, dressed in wine crepe de chine, white trimmings, and white felt hat i with bouquet of white stock and polyanthus. Mr Tom Cummings was best j man. The bride’s travelling dress was . rose beige celanese three-piece en- ' gamble suit, with coat, hat and shoes I to tone. The newly married couple loft by the morning train for Dunedin, whore the honeymoon is being spent.