HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 29 April 1932, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent.) HOKITIKA. April 28. The aeroplane recently purchased at Wellington by Mr Arthur Nancekivell, of Hokitika, landed this afternoon ar th 0 local aerodrome, after a flight from the other side of the island. The owner did not, as first intended, make tho crossing in th e plane, having come on here by train yesterday from Christ church. The machine was piloted on the flight by Flying Officer McDonald, of Wellington Airways, and also brought a passenger. The flight occupied a couple of hours, Christchurch being left at 2.30 p.m,. and the landing ground at South Hokitik a reached at 4.30. Strange to relate ther e was a horse on the ground to welcome the plane. In future,, however, it will be preferable to keep such four-footed aviation fans off the area, at least when planes are arriving. The landing was safely negotiated. The pilot stated that the journey was hampered by clouds, th e plane having to ascend to a height of eight thousand feet, and fly at that level. It evidently veered to southward in crossing the ranges, as it approached Hokitika from that direc. tion, and pased over Wataroa. No doubt the machine will soon become a familiar feature of the welkin in the near future.

For 129 hours’ dredging last week, the Okarito Dredging Coy. obtained 44<>zs 9dwts of gold. There are to be contests in all three ridings of the Westland County at the coming elections, the nominations for which close to-morrow. Mr D. Diedrichs, of the C.C.C Butchery,, yesterday met with an accident while working at the sausage making maehine. His right hand was caught in the machine and the index finger was broken in two places, tho second finger was taken off above the second joint, and the other fingers lacerated. The injury caused much pa n, but Mr Diedrichs was easier this morning. General regret is felt locally at tho news of the death of Rev. Father J. Ainsworth, S.M., at Christchurch, as he was for several years Parish Priest here until he was succeeded about 25 years ago by the late Rev. Father J. Clancy. Deceased had latterly been in charge of Temuka Parish, but previous l v was a well-known missionary. Many here recall his very eloquent sermons. Among hi s surviving relatives is a nepfaew a t Wanganui who is also in tho ranks of jhe priesthood. The Competitions Society Committee meeting yesterday was attended bv Mill. J. Evans (President), Mrs McGavin, Messrs Richards, Stapleton, Duff, Heenan, Menzies, Sweney, Osmers (Secretary), and Rev. H. J. Knights. Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., wrote notifying hi s donation of a gold medal for the classical recitation for ladies.—Received with thanks. Mr W. E. Brown wrote regretting inability to accept the in vitaroii to join the Committee. Mr W. T. Starkey. Hastings, wrote offering his services as adjudicator for 1933. It was reported that the entries number 516, or 33 more than for last festi. val. There was 96 of an increase in the dancing section, 240 as against 144. The musical section was 103„ as against 133, and the elocution 173, as against 206. Miss A. Strang (Timaru) was appointed Dancing Judge as Mrs Bar tram (Christchurch) who had been appointed, has become ill. The Rugby enthusiasts are looking forward to Saturday’s opening games in the competitions. In the senior grade the following will represent R’vals against Excelsiors on Saturday. —Carter, Pfahlert (2), Pitcairn, Stop’ forth, Houston, Webster, Adamson, Wil. Earns, Schist, Smythe, Martin. Richards. Pierson, Dawson, Larcombe, Barran, Woolhouse. The Kiwi Club had an attendance of over thirty at a meeting last evening, and it was found that a strong junior team could be formed. Evening practices are be ng inaugural-

The Chrysanthemum Society mot last evening and appointed judges for its coining exhibitions. A class was added to the schedule, viz, decorated table for girls under 16, and a special prize was donated by Miss F. A. Thomspon. A medal, donated by Messrs Dobbie and Son, Edinburgh, has been alloted to Class 13,, for those who have never won a prize. Another medal donated by Messrs Ryder and Co., England, was alloted to Class 8, for the best collection of cut flowers. It was resolved to request a grower oi chrysanthemums to give a lecture o’ round-the-table talk for the benefit of th,; younger fanciers. To-morrow evening the source of at- . raction to lovers of dancing will bo the inaugural ball of the' Westland Aero Club, to mark tho opening of tho flying school in Hokitika. Features, upon which the success of the evening dep'onds, the music and supper, have been given every attention, and mi .rouble has been Itoo great to enlist the support, and satisfaction of patrons. One novelty of the evening will be tbu giving of free fights to the winners of th? special numbers and the winners of the lucky spot waltz. Considering the object of the Club, and the fact that it is .the first organisation of i*a kind on the Coast, the ball is worthy <>■ support, and patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening. Th e local lady golfers’ opening four semes were played yesterday under pleasant weather conditions, a large number of members playing. Tho match was won by Mrs Diedrichs and Mrs Tomlinson with the following score—ll1 —19—92. The club’s first boge v match will be played on Satur day, players arranging their own opponents. The Westland Hospital Board met last evening when there present: —Messrs J. J. Breeze, senr. (Chair man), T. W. Duff, M. Keenan, W. H Evendcn, R. Meharry, E. W. Heenan, G. Davidson,, A. R. Elcock, and the Secretary (Mr T. W. Bruce). Ap'ologies for absence were received from Messrs w. Jeffries and H. Wells. The outward correspondence was approved. The Hon. J. A. Young, Minister ol Health, and Mr Browu, an old member of the staff, wrote congratulating MiBreeze on his record of service. The Department wrote thanking- the Board for its promptitude in forwarding financial statement. The Valuation Department advised the following rateable capital value of each contributory local authority in the Westland Hospital district: —Westland County £B2l, 635, Hokitika Borough £389,914, Ku mara Borough £23,905, Ross Borough £19,801. The Secretary of the Hospital Boards’ Association advised that u general meeting would bo held on June 9th. Mr Davidson was appointed as delegate. The Land and Income Tax D'-partmont wrote requesting particulars of firms to which the Board had lei contracts. The Secretary reported having acceded to the request. The County Council expressed pleasure that the levy was to be made along the lines

of previous allocations. A North Island application was received for the position of Matron.—Received. Dr. Mclntyre advised that a Westland patient had been discharged from the Christchurch Sanatorium. Mr Thompson. Waiho, wrote advising that the Waiho-Weheka Sick and Accident Fund did no exist, anj the patients who had traded on it had no right to do so. The Secretary advised that four patients who had received treatment had no prosp'eets of paying. The Secretary- reported on the supply O f linen and crockery at th e hospital, and re commended that further supplies be purchased.—Agreed to. The Surgeon Superintendent reported as follows:— Remaining in hospital at beginning of March, 14 males, 17 females, total 31; admitted 13 males, 15 females, total 28; treated during month, 27 males, 32 females, total 59; dischagred cured, 13 males;. 14 females, total 27; died, 1 male; total discharged 14 males, 14 fe males, total 28; total remaining in hospital over two months, 6 males, 8 females, total 14. The Treasurer’s statement showed that receipts for the period amounted to £352 19s Bd, and expenditure to £1278 8 S 9d. There was a credit of £244 19 s 8d at the bank. Accounts amounting to £341 8s 6d were passed for payment. The meeting then went, into committee for half an hour to consider th e estimates.