HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 10 March 1933, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). HOKITIKA, March 9. The annual excursion of the State Collieries district, which has twice been postponed on account of adverse weather, will be held here on Saturday, and the weather prospects now appear to be good. While the prospecting scheme in this county should contemplate the possibilities of quartz as well as alluvial deposits, the reefs in the Wilberforce region are to be prospected from the Canterbury side. It is anticipated that the operations in the vicinity of the Campbell Range on this side of the divide will be facilitated by the making of a pack track up the Taipo Valley. News from Canterbury to-day is that definite steps have been taken to explore the mountainous country at the head of the Wilberforce River, and to prospect, the whole area for gold, with the idea of providing steady and possibly lucrative work for unemployed. Mr Jessep, of the Unemployment Board, announced this morning that the first batch of fifteen men will leave Ashburton on Monday, going as far as the Harper River by lorry. Dairy farmers will be concerned to learn that the Westland Dairy Factory Company report a fall in the price of New Zealand butter on the British market, the latest quotation being 70s to 72s per ewt. The wedding took place on Monday evening at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Miss Lydia E. Shannon, second daughter of Mrs Douglas, of Arahura, and of the late Mr John C. Shannon, of Koiterangi, to Mr Charles D. Schroder, eldest son of Mr A. Schroder, of Blue Spur. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr John R. Shannon, of Koiterangi, wore a graceful ankle length gown of pink taffeta, trimmed with old silver lace and seed pearls, and shoes to tone. Her lace veil was hand embroidered and was worn mop cap fashion over a wreath of orange blossoms, and caught on the loft shoulder with a spray of lillies of the valley and pearls. Miss Lucy Schroder, sister of the bridegroom. was bridesmaid, wearing a dress of white serge trimmed with pink, with coatee and shoes to match. Miss Florence Douglas, the flower girl, wore a dainty pink georgette dress, with picture hat. and shoes to tom'. Mr George L. Shannon, brother of the bride, acted as best man, and Mr James B. Douglas was groomsman. The happy couple, with the guests, adjourned to Mrs Preston’s tea rooms, where the wedding reception was held, ami the usual toasts were honoured. The following teams have been selected to represent. the Hokitika Tennis Club in the match with United (Greymouth) on Saturday: A team to play at Greymouth: Gooch, O’Malley. Lareombe, Dawson; Misses N. Thompson, D. Stevenson. V. Mortland and O. Stapleton. Emergencies. Auld and Miss Wild. B team to play at Hokitika: Perry, Auld, McCluskie, Leslie; Misses M. Wild, L. Knight. A. Stapleton and J. Davidson. Emergencies, Stuart and W. Stevenson. Anyone unable to play please notify immediately Ladies mite, a general tea day. A court will be available for, nonmatch players. The Westland Racing Club Committee last evening considered correspondence regarding the working of the win and place machines. Reports were received from Mr II- Lynch, of Christchurch, regarding the working of the machines in Canterbury; ami from Mr W. Shannon in reference to North Island meetings, and race cards were supplied showing the operations in detail. It was reported Air Lynch had a spare machine which could be used for the win investments, and the Club’s machine would be used for the place investments. The matter was discussed from various points. It was explained that the second machine could be used for the existing machine, on the same level, and the cost of installation would not be large. The meeting favoured the installation. It was resolved to write to Mr Lynch in respect to terms, and if satisfactory, to have the necessary arrangements made. The matter of including two trotting events in the Christmas programme was discussed, and it was resolved to write the Westport Trotting Club and place a proposal before the Club, and if necessary a small deputation to wait on that Club and discuss the proposals. Races of the 2.2 S class were suggested. It was resolved to extern! the closing of nominations for the Easter meeting from the 6th to the 10th of April, so that owners at the Westport meeting could be seen personally. The finances were discussed in detail, and the Treasurer and the President are to confer on the matter. It was decided to hold a race ball on Tuesday, April IS. With respect to nominations for the Greymouth District Committee, Messrs R. Whiley and D. J. Evans were proposed. Regarding the Conference District Representative, Mr Evans declined nomination, and Mr E. W. Spencer, of Reefton, was nominated. In regard to the petition to Parliament, the Secretary reported the document was despatched to Mr O’Brien, M.P., to present. A reply was received from Mr O’Brien stating he would present the petition and would have much pleasure in supporting it through the Committee and when reported back to the, House. — Received with thanks. Radio Station 3ZR thanked the Club for a donation to the broadcasting service. The Racing Conference notified exemption from the provisions of Rule 237 for the autumn meeting; and the appointment of 11. T. C. Gower as Chief Stipendiary Steward; also urged form of application for relief by an employee. It also urged signing of a petition to Parliament praying for legislation to permit the use of the double totalisator, the telegraphing of investments, and the publication of dividends.