HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 17 July 1943, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) HOKITIKA, July 16

Private J. Mark, of Wataroa, arrived from Christchurch with Mrs. Mark on Thursday evening. Fte. Mark returned from the Middle East with the draft last week. A welcome home social was tendered to Private Hanrahan by the staff of the Sea View Mental Hospital at the social hall on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance and a hearty welcome was extended to Private- Hanrahan by all his old staff mates. Dancing and a number items made the evening a very pleasant one for all. The motor ship Gael, which was stranded while entering the port of Okuru some days ago, is still detained at the port-awaiting the rise of the tides and a suitable opportunity to clear the port. An attempt was to be made to get the boat out last Monday, but the sea conditions proved too rough. The conditions have now eased considerably and it was hoped to make an attempt to get out on Friday,. The funeral of the late Sister Mary Elizabeth Bourke took place at the Hokitika Cemetery on Thursday morning, Solemn Requiem Mass beinv celebrated at St. Mary’s by the Rev. Father Finerty, Rev. Father Lordan was Deacon, Rev. Father Healy, of Kumara. Sub Deacon, and Rev. Father Holohan, of Runanga, was Master of Ceremonies. The choir of Priests consister of Rev. Fathers, Jovce, McGuire, O’Mahony, Kirby, and Keane. The funeral was attended by a large assemblage of mourners, including the Children of Mary, pupils of the Convent and Catholic schools, visiting Sisters and many friends. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Father Finerty. The death of Mrs. Annie Jeffries took place in Christchurch on Wednesday. The late Mrs. Jeffries was well known in Hokitika, and was the widow of the late Mr. William. Jef- ! fries, who was killed in the rail-car i accident some years ago. Mrs. Jeffries had resided with her husband in Hok’tika until the time of his I death, and then moved to Christ- ■ church. She was of a quiet and lov--1 able disposition, and made many, ! friends throughout the district. The j funeral will take place at the Hokitika Cemetery this morning. I Mr. E. W. Heenan occupied the chaw at the meeting of the Hokitika ■ Labour Parts' which took place in the ■ County Chambers on Thursday evening. ‘ There was an attendance or thirty members. The- chairman of the Labour Representation Committee, Mr. J. Kent, was present and addressed lhe meeting outlining the activities for the coming election campaign. Hon. J. O’Brien also addressed the gathering, and at the conclus’on of his address answered a number of questions dealing with matters affecting the district and employment. A very strong and energetic committee was set up, and preparations made for the commencement of the organisation for the coming election. Mr. E. W. Heenan presided at the meeting of the Hospital Board on Thursday evening. Other members present were: Messrs G. Heinz, T. W. Duff. F. Freitas, G. H. Chapman, and T. P. O’Neil. Apologies were received from Messrs W. S. Jamieson and A. R. Elcock. The resignation of Mr. G. H. Chapman as representative of Kumara and Ross Boroughs was received. The chairman said Mr. Chapman had been a valuable member. whose technical knowledge was always available, and largely due thereto had been the successful installation of the heating plant at the! Hospital. His wife also had lent her assistange in enabling him to work for the Board and other public organisations, including the E.P.S. in which, he had. proved his worth. In the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Chapman for Nelson, Hokitika was losing two 1 most worthy citizens. The other members of the Borough joined in paying a tribute to Mr. Chapman, who, in. reply, said he had always a keen interest in Hokitika. and though going to Nelson, he would be a frequent visitor to the district, whose progress he would continue to watch. He was pleased that his efforts on the Board were appreciated, and also that reference had been made to Mrs. Chapman. The appointment of Dr. G. Andrea as anaesthesist was confirmed. It was deckled to offer financial assistance to stu- , dent nurses to attend the annual con- ' ference to be held at Timaru. The

Treasurer’s report said: Receipts £1369 18s 4d, expenditure £2750 2s sd. Accounts amounting to £3997 8s 8d were passed. The Department of Health authorised overdraft limit, of £7OOO to 30/9/43. Farm produce for the past month had been used to the value of £lOO. The Matron’s report for June stated: Number of operations 30; screenings 2; X-rays 90; massage and physiotherapy treatments 154. Highest number of occupied ’beds 82: lowest 58: average for month 73 The Medical Superindent’s report for June stated: Remaining in hospital 31/5/43. i2: admitted during June, 1943, 64; total treated during June. 1943 136; remaining in hospital 30/6/43 66.