HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 12 February 1938, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

I Our Own Correspondent]. HOKITIKA, February 11. There were forty teachers present at the D.H. School yesterday to hear an address by Mr ,W. A; Servjce, Senior Schools Inspector, on possible changes in the curriculum consequent on the abolition of the proficiency examination. The school excursion to Runanga takes place next Wednesday. The funeral yesterday at Stafford of the late Miss Bridget Ahern was largely attended, and many floral tributes were, received. The services at the church and graveside were conducted by Rev. Father D. Healy, of. Kumara. At the Borough Council meeting, the tender of the Hokitika Guardian and Evening Star Co. for the print ing of the borough , roll was accepted as the lowest of two tenders. It was reported that 325 electors had been deleted from the electoral roll. 1 The Town Clerk and Cr. Parry were /requested to report on the purchase of an electric hoist for the abattoirs. It was stated one flrm had submitted a quote at £194 10s. A plan for a proposed drainage system for north Revell Street was submitted by Mi J. Macfarlane, and it was resolved that an easement be obtained from Mr J. Cameron for permission to put a drain through his section to connect with the Tancred Street drain Approval was given the Town Clerk to open a separate account in the Bank of New Zealand for the purpose of entering all monies derived from the sale of second-hand wooden water pipes, as required by' Section 20 of the Finance Act, 1934. Hon. R. Semple has wired the County Chairman,’ Mr W A. Jamieson, that he arrives here by plane on February 22, spending that and the next day inspecting public works in the county, and proceeding on February 24 to Greymouth and Westport. The Minister is expected to spend the night of February 22 at Weheka, and to open the new Kanleri bridge on the morning of February 24. ■ Visitors to Hotel Westland include Mr M. Garland (England), Mr and Mrs W. W. Rae (Auckland), Mr C. Krebs (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A J. Borgfeldt (Christchurch), Mr Duncanson (Australia), Mr J. P. Broadfoot (Australia), Mr and Mrs H. W. Armitage (Dunedin), Mr J. H. Howden (Timaru), Miss M. Smith (England), Mr and Mrs G. Hcskin (Toronto), Mr and Mrs G. S. Ritchie (Melbourne), Mr J. Langdon (Sarina, Australia), Mr and Mrs N. W Gale (Christchurch), Mr W. Chavasse (London), Mr B. F. Kennedy (Wellington). At the first meeting of the combined tennis clubs, Mr E. Olsen was reelected to the chair, and Mr W. Sanders as secretary. The competition is to begin on Saturday, the following being • the draw: Sea View v. St. Mary’s, at Sea View; Three Mile v. Arahura, at Three Mile. February 19. Arahura v. Sea View, at Arahura; St. Mary’s v. Three Mile, at St. Mary’s. February 26: St. Mary’s v. Arahura, at St. Mary’s; Sea View v. Three Mile, at Sea View. Hokitika Tennis Club’s teams to play United Club (Greymouth) on February 19 are: A team at Greymouth: O’Gorman, Childs, Freitas, Hilton, Stewart, Turley; Miss O. Stapleton, Mrs Pfahlert, i Miss A. Stapleton, Mrs Stevenson, Miss Anderson, Miss J. Stevenson. B team at Hokitika: Butland, Dwan, McCluskey, Ryan, W. Diedrichs, Stevenson; Miss S. Guthrey, Mrs Preston, Miss F. Wells, Miss McWhirter, Mrs Reece. The following will represent the club in grade matches to-mor-row: B. team at Arahura: Stevenson, O’Brien, Havill, Fleming; Misses Rowe, Robinson, Sherman, and Mrs Ogilvie. C team at Hokitika court, play to commence by 1.30 p.m. sharp Hurren, H. Diedrichs, Bruhn, Gleeson: Mrs Collett, Miss Keller, Mrs Stewart, Miss R. Stapleton. Emergencies: G. Davidson, Martini. The Borough Council met last evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry), Crs. H. L. Michel, E. Teichelmann, H. T. Parry, T. W. Duff. Apologies for absence were received from Crs. G. Heinz, E. L. Park, A. R. Elcock and H. A. Thompson. The ’ financial statement showed receipts : £693 2s lid, expenditure £932 19s 9d. j Accounts amounting to £Bl3 12s 8d were passed for payment. Stock 1 slaughtered for the month of Janu- ■ ary at the Abattoir amounted to 52 cows, 33 heifers, 52 bullocks, 5 calves, : 271 sheej, 131 lambs, 23 pigs, con- , demned: 2 cows, 1 heifer, 1 bullock, • 2 sheep. Fees collected for the month were £B5 2s. Fees collected for the corresponding month last year were £76 18s. New Zealand Refrigerating Coy. Ltd., advised that ' the following-quantities of meat were delivered into Hokitika during January, 83 sheep, 2 lambs. Claud Neon Lights, Christchurch, applied to erect a Claud Neon light under verandah , of premises occupied by Mr Nichol, Revell Street. The sign measures 8 ft. in length and 1 ft. in depth.—Approved, subject to sign being Bft. above footpath. (Westland) Committee N.Z. Centennial, advised that a list of tentative dates of early historical events, on the West Coast has been supplied, and the Under-Secret-ary asked each locality to select and send in its district. Recommendations should be furnished not later than the 12th inst. Also, forwarding a draft of suggestions for local celebrations. R. A. Campbell, consulting engineer, certified that subject to minor work still to be done that the new pumping house had been completed to his satisfaction, and that final payment may be made to the contractor. The Automobile Association (Westland Branch) asked that when the installation of the water 1 mains has been completed, that steps ' be taken to expedite the sealing of the Borough roads.—Received, and to inform the Association that £uch was 1 the Council’s intention. Lady Div. Supt. St. John Ambulance, wrote thanking the Council for use of Town 1 Hall for classes, and intimating that trained members of the ambulance 1 will be available at any public func- ■ tion, if required. Thomas Brown, applied for septic tank on M.R. 558, Rolleston street.—Granted subject I to Health Inspector. Mr M. H. Houston, land valuer, advised that his < valuation of the land comprising the street (right-of-way) between Sections 18, 52, 48 and 16, town of Hokitika, which is now stopped, is £2l. ' • —Payment of fee approved. Mr W. F. Keen applied for permission to in-. ' stal a septic tank on section 1578, North Sewell Street.—Granted, subject to Health Inspector. Mr W. F. i Keen also applied for domestic water 1 supply to section 1578, North Revell ; Street.—Granted, Messrs Park, Mur- <

doch and James on behalf of MessrgC E. McDonnell and R. Ford and, ? >Cb. Ltd., offering to purchase the. closed road between sections 16 and 48,.anu 18 and 52, town of Hokitika, for £2l 10s, and advising,, that the owners have agreed to trafisfer 4.36 perches, being Lot 1 of'Section 52 and Lot 1 of Section 20, town of Hokitika, to the Council for the sum of £2l 10s.— Approved. From residents about Bealey, Weld and Hall Streets, asking for the raising of the footpath and kerbing.—Referred to Overseer and Public Works Committee to report on the cost. Mr D. Stevenson’s report on the public buildings in Hpkitika was approved. The offer by the Council of the Botanical Gardens to the Government free, provided the Government did the reading and draining, was confirmed. Regarding the purchase of a motor-lorry, it was decided to go into the matter of costs compared with the present system and the amount of work required. Discussion of tar-sealing proposals was deferred until the return of Cr. Heinz (Chairman of the Works Committee), who.is reporting on the matter, and in the meantime, it was decided to keep under observation the effect on the portion of Fitzherbert Street just completed. The Secretary of the Westland Racing Club asked that attention be given to the road and footpaths in Hampden St., prior to the races on 25th and 26th inst. —Approved.