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Hokitika Guardian, 21 November 1927, Page 2

At the monthly meeting of the AVcstland Progress League to-morrow night, matters in connection with the institution of the continuous telephone service will he brought up. The next meeting of the Westland County Council will be held on 12th. December to fit in with the visit of the Iff. ITon. Mr Amcry. The meeting will be held at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.

The Westland County Council this week will lie starting some widening work on Lake Kaniori road connecting the widening of the road between Taminelli bill and McKay's Creek bill. The election of a new bridge over Duck Crook at Kokatahi is now in hand, and roadworks at Koiterangi and Lower AYataroa, as well as Docherty Creek, South AA’estland. are also being commenced immediately. These works are provided for in this year’s Public AA’orks Appropriations.

On Saturday the members of the Central Riding of AA r estland County, Messrs Chesterman, Morel and AA’ellx. accompanied by Mr Murdoch, Chairman and Messrs Ward and Jeffries, fellowmembers, paid a. visit of inspection to several roads in the Koiterangi district, over which heavy cartage is going on, and a report will lie submitted to the next meeting of the Council dealing with the regulation of the special class of traffic which is a considerable toll on the roads affected.

“ During a lapse in the conversation when we met the King, I.owry, the skipper, filled the breach by asking him it he could give a tip for the Derby, which was to he run the following week. The King smiled, and, mentioning the name of a horse, said: ‘ Don’t take any notice of. any of my tips.’ ” —Mr M. L. Page, at the welcome to himself and Mr AY. Merritt, given at the Higli School Old Boys’ Association rooms, Christchurch, last week.

Sixty-six cases appeared on the divorce list to tie dealt with before Mr Justice Herdman, in the Supreme Court, at Auckland on Thursday. AA’ives’ petitions predominated, numbering 38, against 28 in which the husband was the petitioner. In 16 cases desertion was given as the ground for seeking a dissolution of the marriage, in 15 cases mutual separation is cited, and in 12 cases failure to comply with decrees for the restitution of conjugal rights was given as the basis for action. There were six petitions for the restitution of conjugal rights. Men! Don’t miss the bus—Get measured for your holiday suit right now. The ’Xmas rush is now on. The tailors soon will be saying: We cannot take any more orders for delivery before ’Xmas.—Get measured at McKay’s, immediately. You can take delivery at any time it suits you. McKay’s, AA’eld j Street, Hokitma A4 v tb

Newmans will have special cars leaving the garage to-morrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o’clock for Winiho. returning on Wednesday.

By Saturday’s mail the numbers came to hand for the Musical Examinations and we are pleased to say that Misses Lilian M. Linklnter and Evelyn C. Macfarlane both received Hon. -Mention at the recent Musical Examination. They are pupils of Miss A. I. Dalv.

Mr T. Lanini, who was injured by a limb of a tree at Arnold Siding Bush on Friday, and Mr Geo. Blair (lvotoku), who also received an injury to his skull, through being thrown from his horse at Patara, are both reported by the Grey lliver hospital authorities to be progressing favourably;

Play on the bowling green on Saturday was interfered with by a shower, when the tea adjournment was taken, Mesdamos Sherman and Stevenson being the hostesses. Ihe rain did not last long enough to spoil the play which was continued till the games were completed.

Messrs Newmans Motors Ltd. have recommenced their summer timetable to Arthurs Pass and back to Hokitika, leaving the garage on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8.30 a.m. and returning from Arthurs Pass after the arrival of the express from Christchurch.

There was a cold southerly wind on Saturday night that developed into rain during the night and continued most of yesterday, the gale being of considerable strength and resulting in a drop in the temperature. At times there were fairly heavy showers, the conditions being very unpleasant. Throughout the night the weather was stormy and there was not much improvement to-day.

Garden thefts are again reported as seems usual at this period ol the year. Shrubs and flowers are being taken over night from both C'ass Square and Macau drew Square. Three rose trees were removed from the former, and damage done to some shrubs, while flower plants were taken from the latter—some wantonly destroyed, being pulled up and thrown aside. It is a the culprits cannot be caught. Joseph Finnerty, aged seven years, nearly lost his life by drowning in the lagoon above the Nile wharf, West]) on Thursday. He fell out of a boat in which he was playing, and his plight was noticed by Mr D. MiA\ ha, who gave the alarm and went to his assistance. He was eventually rescued by Mr Fred. Upham. First aid was rendered and the boy soon recovered. But for the prompt warning given, and the expeditious action of Air Upborn, the boy would have been drowned. 'this is the second child that Mr Upham has rescued from drowning within a few months.

After every aspect of the question had been gone into, the delegates at the Dominion cricket conference at Christchurch on Friday evening voted in favour of four selectors lor future New Zealand teams. It was also decided to play six-ball overs in future throughout the Dominion, and .that one professional qualified under Buie I. Clause I), be allowed to play for each Association in Plunket Shield matches. The best way to learn cricket, it was said, was to play against or alongside the best players. It would lead to the importation of several professionals by the stronger Associations, to allow the inclusion ol more than one in each team.

At a recent meeting of the Mount Albert Borough Council a letter was received from a resident in Mount Albert road, who, as a result ol the numbering of streets throughout the borough, was faced with having the number 13 attached to his house. He said lie had an objection to the number for strong sentimental reasons, Sind snores ted lie should he allowed lo use Hie number 11a. This immediately drew protests from two councillors, who said they had lived under the shadow of the fatal number for some time, and the town clerk said a simi lav request some time ago had been r fused. It was finally decided the property should he given the number 13. “ And he can please himself whether lie puts it u]) or not,” said a memhc of the Council.

Have you seen Paterson’s selection of dainty aprons and house-frocks. A not a pleasure in store awaits you.— Advt.

Just opened direct from the host manufacturers a large assortment ol hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster, Tapestry and reversible, also new designs in sofa squares and carpet runners. llest value obtainable rugs from 8s 9d, 12s fid to 12 fid.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The “Three Queens” a low-priced Cadies’ Art Silk Hose of distinction, in the newest shades, banana, woodland rose, French nude, coral, champagne, etc., price 4s 3d at McKays.—Advt.