HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 27 April 1932, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) HOKITIKA, April 26. Mr A. H. Nancekivell, of Hokitika, who went to Wellington to take delivery of his p'laue, was expected to ar rive back here this afternoon with Flying Officer Mathieson. He left Wellington at nine o’clock this morning for Christchurch, where the machine will be tested. Should this take longer than anticipated, the home flight will not be made until to-morrow. The m.v. “Gael” sailed for Wellington yesterday, and she leaves to-morrow on her return to Greymouth, and Hokitika. Upon her arrival here the “Gael” will load timber for Motueka. After the heavy rain of Friday and Saturday morning, the weather cleared and th.e evening was fine. Sunday and yesterday were perfect days, the atmosphere cloudless, with a warm sun, making the conditions for Anzac Day perfect. The receipts at the Paddy’s Market held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday afternoon in aid of the R.B.A. unemployment fund totalled over £52, while the collection at the Anzac memorial service yesterday amounted to £7 14s 6d. The perfect day yesterday attracted a large assemblage into the streets to witness the military p'arade and the memorial service. A feature was an increased number of returned soldiers on the parade, yesterday’s total being the largest yet locally. Another feature was the steadiness of the marching of the men on parade, a feature itn which the firing party excelled throughout their various movements. The Girl Guides and Brownies, and the Boy Scouts and Cubs all added to the general attractiveness of th e parade, which left very pleasant recollections among those who witnessed it. Severe shock and lacerations were sustained by David. Pettigrew yesterday, a? the result of an accident. He was riding a motor cycle along Stafford Street when the front tyre blew out, causing the machine to skid, anj precipitating the rider over the handlebars. A return match between the Rimu and Excelsior Rugby Football Clubs was played on Cass Square, Excelsior turning the tables after their p'revious defeat, winning by 17 points to 9. The ground was heavy after recent heavy rain and the game contained little of interest. For the winners, Schroder (2), and Martyn scored tries, Hamilton converting two, while W. Hughes potted a goal. Growcott, and Inglis each scored a try for Rimu. while Agnew k eked i penalty. Early i n the match between Rimu and Excelsior on Saturday. Jack King, who turned out for the latter, sustain cd a uasiy cut over one eye, necessitating the insertion of several stitches. An accident happened *o Mr Wm. Pas-cue on Saturday night, ide clipped and fell on the footpath near the Dunedin Hotel and broke a small bone in the right leg. He was taken to Westland Hosp’tai for treatment. There wag a large attendance at the Princess Theatre last evening, when the Returned Soldiers’ Association’s Anzac Concert took place. The audience was in happy mood and the various performers met with excellent receptions. The p ©gramme was as follows:—Piano, forte Duet, “Polonaise in A Major” (Chopin), Miss Giese and Mr A. L. Ferguson; Solo, “Cradle Song,” (1914) M ss M. Jones; Violin Solo, selected, Mrs Knights; Recitation, Mr J. Stop forth; Solo, selected (with ’cello ob-bl-gato), Mrs'M. Robi'.liard; Recitation, “Shamus O’Brien’’ (a story of the Irish Rebellion), Mr H. M. Coulson; Solo, “Land of Hope and Glory,” MPs Ane Duff; ’Cello Solo, selected. Mr M. Robilliard; Solo, “Home, Little Maor Home,” Miss M. Tainui; Musical Monologue, “Trooper Johnny Ludow,” Miss B. Evans; Solo, “To-mor-row,” Mr C. J. Wright; Solo, “The Slave Song,” Mrs Harrison; Violin Solo, selected, Mrs Knights; Solo, selected, Mr A. Perry; Recitation, “Futility,” Mr W. E. Brown; Solo. “Angus MacDonald,” Miss R. Morgan; Solo, “Nirvana,” Mr T. Stopforth; Musical Monologue. “Atoms.” Mr J. L. Menzies; Solo, “Hear Ye O Israel/’ Miss C. Wylie; Maoip quintette. The singing of the National Anthem brought the concert to a successful conclusion. Next Friday evening, the Westland Aero Club will hold its first annual ball i n the Soldiers’ Hall. No pains have been spared to ensure the success of the evening, and it ip confidently anticipated that the committee’s efforts will be rewarded by a large patronage. Last week’s rainfall was 3.90 inches, and the sunshine record was 27| hours.