HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 10 November 1936, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

(On r Own Correspon’ent).

HOKITIKA, November 9.

To-morrow Mr J. 0 Brien, MP., is expected to attend the meeting o£ the Westland County Council in order to discuss measures for coping with the recent flood damage. He also has been invited by the Arahura Valley residents to visit that district. Mr O’Brien has obtained a promise from the Minister of Public Works for a subsidy grant of £lB5, £ for £, for works in sight in Arahura Valley. Respecting Kokatahi bridge protection, Mr Semple has indicated the Highways Board would decide probably to make a grant of £3 for £1 for restoration and protective measures. The Camelback erosion work is still under considera-

tion. The funeral of the late Mr James Wilson took place yesterday morning to Hokitika cemetery and was followed bv a large body of mourners including members of the Hokitika Fire Brigade and the Westland Druids’ Lodge. The service at the house and graveside was conducted by the Rev. M. 11. Feist, and that of the Druids’ Lodge was read by Bro. J. Conning. The funeral of the late Mr John C. Wells, of Woodstock, took place on Saturday afternoon and was attended bv a large number of mourners. The services at All Saints’ Church •'.nd the graveside were conducted by the Rev. W. E. Davies.

The Rev. Murray Feist left to-day for Auckland.

Mr and Mrs D. Diedrichs and daughter have left on a holiday visit to Christchurch.

Mr Jas. Stuart, accompanied by his mother, Mrs D. P. Stuart, leit today bv motor car for Christchurca.

The' last Gazette notifies the post office at Ross to he a post office at which Minors’ Rights may be issued bv the Postmaster in charge of such post office. Guests at Keller’s Hotel include:— Mr R. Muller (Switzerland), Mrs H. C. Soidenbeeker, Miss R. Seidenbeckcr (Chicago, U.S.A.;, Miss KKeating (Brisbane), Miss M. E Hassett (Brisbane), Mrs A. 0. Langley, Miss E. Langley (Reefton), Mr G. C. Carden (Auckland), Mr R. P. Gillies (Nelson), Mr H. Benge (Lower Hutt). Mr S. C. Doyle (Wellington), Mr L. Hubble (Christchurch), Mr G. Hurley (Nelson). Mr G. Mills (Blenheim), Mr W. R. Clark (Dunedin), Miss Faustman (Auckland), Mr W. McCluggage (Okarito), Mr and Mrs D. Campbell (Perth, Australia), Mr and Mrs F. L. Toster (Lyttelton). Mr and Mrs C. J. Sanders ate this evening being tendered a farewell social and presentation at St. Mary’s Club rooms by the Catholic parishioners. On Saturday evening Mr Sanders was entertained by a gathering oi friends, including representatives of sporting bodies, prior to his departure for Christchurch, where he has accepted a position. Mr J. C. Stafford presided, and during the evening presented Mr Sanders with a well-filled wal let. Complimentary speeches expressing regret at his departure and good wishes for the future were made by Messrs Stafford, A. Chapman, B. Shaw, B. Wyles, T. Stuart and A. Clothier, and the toast of the guest was honoured. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs W. Keller, R. Ford, M. Mandi, J. R. Taylor, R. Davies, A-. Agnew, C. Reese and M. McMullan. The following toasts were honoured: lhe King; “Whippet Club’’ proposed by .Mr L. Breeze; “Sports Club,” Mr G. Adamson; “Returned Soldiers’ Association,” Mr W. E. Brown; “Golf Club,’’ Mr C. Routledge; “St. Mary's Debating Club,’’ Mr J. Stuart; “The Breweries,” Mr W. McMullan; “Brewers’ Picnic Committee,” Mr H. Kortegast. A presentation was also made to Mr Sanders last week by Mr W. Henderson, on behalf of patrons of the local euchre tournaments. Arahura Valley Women’s Institute on Friday entertained members of the Hokitika Institute at the One Mile Hall. A varied programme was carried out consisting of songs, glees and a mime by Hokitika members; also numerous guessing competitions and a lucky spot, waltz, won by Mrs Paterson and partner. Mrs Bassett judged needlework and Mrs R. Bradley was awarded first prize, with a nicely worked cushion and Mrs Hewlett second prize, with an oilcloth kitchen tidytidy and accessories. A table of handcratts and a bring and buy stall were in evidence.

Arrangements are well in aanl for the making of a presentation to the Member for the District, Mr J. O’Brien in whom all sections of the community recognise an iudefatigible worker for the district, not only in times of flood damage but at all times when an opportunity has occurred in the House for furthering the welfare of Westland. Mr O’Brien has done good work, and it is hoped that Avhen the. canvass begins that everyone will understand the nature of the collection, and will he willing to support the movemext. The collection is to begin on Wednesday. In the cricket competition on Sunday, Woodstock defeated Ruatapu by four wiekets. Ruatapu scored 97 (Johnson 28, W. Wilson 24. C. Wilson 12) in their first innings. Keenan took 5 for 16, and Griffiths 4 for 52. Woodstock replied Avith 137 (E. Stoop 42, A. Dale 34, L. Wells 20, Keenan 14). For Ruatapu McDermott took 3 for 12 and Campbell 3 for 25. In their second effort Ruatapu made 69 (Johnston 22. McDermott 21), Bannister taking 5 for 15 and Stoop 3 for 7. Woodstock secured the necessary 30 runs for the loss of six Avickets.

Hokitika B defeated Kanieri by 7 wiekets. Kanieri made 53 (Banks 14. W. Fleming 11, C. Fleming- 11), S. Fleming taking 5 for 23 and J. Olsen 3 for 26. Hokitika replied with 83 (Breeze 38, S. Fleming 25-). Payne took 5 for 27 and Morgan 3-. for 28. Kanieri made 77 in their second innings (C. Fleming 26, W. Fleming 21). For Hokitika S. .Fleming took 5 for 29 and J. Olsen 3 for 30. Hokitika were left Avith 48 to win and secured them for the loss of. three wickets, going on to score 81 AA-hen stumps were drriAvn (Hughes 33 not out, Breeze 24 not out).

Hokitika A defeated Bimu ny seven runs on the first innings. Bimu scored 115 (J. O’Connor 25, Knowles 25, P. Boyd 23, Clifton 17. S. Ogilvie 10). Collett and G. and F. Stapleton shared the wickets. Hokitika replied with 122 (Leslie 55, G. Stapleton 21, Adamson 10, Spence 15). For Bimu, J. O’Connor took 4 for 73. Bimu declared their second innings closed with 52 for 7 (T. Boyd 25), and Hokitika were left with 46 runs to get for an outright win, but had scored 42 for two

when stumps were called (Parker 27). Eight trucks of cattle from Kokatahi and South Westland were sent forward to-day for the Addington sale tomorrow.

Mrs. K. Hamilton (Hobo), and Miss Joan Wormington are spending a holiday in Christchurch.

At the monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Westland Acclimatisation Society, Messrs A. C. Armstrong (President), C. L. Harper, Jack Preston. D. J. Evans, W. Nimmo, E. Eade and Garnet Perry was present.

Mr. J. O’Brien, M.P., wrote forwarding the. reply received from the Minister for Public Works regarding the construction of the Lake Kanieri Styx-Kokatahi Road. The Minister intimated that the work was not of an urgent nature, and that it might reasonably be held over until next year’s estimates are under consideration, or the position of employment demands that further large works be undertaken. An expenditure of £30,000 would be involved. North Canterbury and Nelson Societies wrote regretting they were unable to supply any orders for Californan Quail. It was decided to inquire of the Marlborough Society if it has any for sale. Waitaki Society wrote requesting support of a protest to the Minister against the waters of the Kakanui river being taken for irrigation purposes as this is being used as a test stream by the N.Z. Fish Research Committee, and the flow is already very small in dry seasons.—lt was decided to take no action. North Canterbury Society advised that a conference oli South Island Societies would be held on October 30, in Christchurch, and requesting the Society to forward a delegate and remits. —The Chairman iieported no delegate was available. The resignation -was accepted of Mr. H. W. Lodge, transferred to Greymouth, and it was decided to record the Society’s appreciation of the manner in which his duties wore discharged. The President was requested Io carry out the Secretary’s duties until the next meeting.

It was reported that the largest eel caught during the month and submitted to the secretary for weighing was 221bs. The fish was caught by Mr. E. J. Little, fishing from the Kanieri bridge. The Society is offering a prize of one guinea for the largest eel caught during the season.