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Hokitika Guardian, 29 July 1929, Page 4

Mr G. Ademson inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

The death took place at Arahura yesterday of Eli Tulniru, aged 15 years, a son of Mr T. Williams, of Arahura. The lad had been in failing health for some time past. Lambing is now in progress in the Kokatahi valley, and quite a number of lambs are 1 now to be seen dotted over the various holdings. The weather and feed conditions this year are proving very satisfactory, and there is every prospect of a successful season. The Kumara Borough Council has extended the closing of tenders for Taramakau bridge repairs until Wednesday next at 7 p.m. Pians and .specifications may be seen at the County Office, Grevmouth, and Town Clerk’s office, Kumara. 1

The death took place at Westport on Thursday of Mrs Hagedorn, widow of Mr F. W. Hagedorn, founder of the business of Hagedorn and Sons. Deceased was 77 years of age; She is survived by five sons and one daughter, four of the sons residing in Westport and one in Australia. The .passengers by the Mataroa, which arrived at Lyttelton on Friday from Southampton, via Wellington, included a number of Norwegian seamen, with an officer in charge. The party is proceeding to Stewart Island to man one of the whale-chasers which arc wintering there. • 1 Among the immigrants who arrived at Lyttelton by the Mataroa were a miner and his wife, and their four children. They are bound for Westport, and were considerably dismayed to hear of the earthquake damage there. They decided, however, to proceed to their destination. The death oecured at Westport on Thursday, of Mr Samuel Yeale, an old resident of the Buller district. The late Mr Veale, who was 84 years of age, had been a resident of New Zealand for the past CO years, and for the greater part of that time was engaged in mining. He was a native of Dartmouth, England, and was well known in the Iteefton and Greymouth districts. Mrs Loekington, of Westport, is a daughter. While away at the week-end Mr Evans finalised arrangements with the Railways, Tourist, and Publicity Dp partments for the display of Westland pictures to advertise scenic attractions and tours of the district at the Christchurch Winter Show opening on Saturday week. There will be a wide selection of new photographic scenes and paintings, several of them new and shown for the. first time. The Publicity Department is providing two moving devices to be placed on the Westland stand. Local material is now being assembled and will be arranged on the return of Dr Teichelmann to town.

All old West Coasters will he pleased at the news that Mr It. A. Falla, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Falla (late of Hokitika and now of Auckland) has had the unique distinction of being chosen to accompany the Mawson Expedition. Mr Falla, junr., is recognised as one of the leading authorities on New Zealand birds and fishes, and for years past has missed no opportunity of exploring round the New Zealand coasts and coastal waters. His many friends, and all friends of the family on the Coast will wish him all success in his venture in Antarctic exploration under the world-famous leader.

Messrs Nolan Bros, of Okuru continue to show great enterprise and confidence in the far south district. The firm has now established successfully a cheese factory and the quality of the article produced ensures a ready sale Ifor the commodity. Last season the output was 25 tons, which from one dairy herd is a very fine result and indicates the scale on which Nolan Bros, are operating. Mr W. D- Nolan, the senior member of the firm, who has been to Wellington lately in connection with the better roading of the district, and who made a very favourable impression on Ministers in regard to the subject of the settlers’ request, lias returned to the Coast, having in the interim also visited Christchurch and Invercargill. Mr Nolan has now acquired a whitebait canning plant, which will be sent south on the next trip of the Gael to Okuru, and in the coming season whitebait preserving will be undertaken, and the product exported to an outside market. Enterprise of this character shows a certain faith in the future of the district.

The blind man who was in town recently gave us the latest in blind-mak-ing: scalloped with silk fringe; also plain or pleated made in any shade to your order at Frank Jiade’s. —Advt. Men’s high class “Woolsey” brand underpants and singlets regular prices 19s lid to 22s 6d, now reduced to 10s 6d to clear. McKay’s Great Sale.— Advt.

All those concerned in the of the'opera “Rip Van Winkle,” areY reminded that the full practices tliis-t week will be to-night, Tuesday, and\ Friday. There will not be any practice ‘V on Thursday night. \ During the return journey of the West Coast Rugby team from Nelson last evening a car went off the road about four miles from Reefton, but was held up by a young birch tree. The occupants were tumbled about, but escaped injury, except that Mr Alan Adams (President of the West Coast Rugby Union) had several bones in his hand broken. A very successful meeting of ladies to inaugurate the Annual Hospitals Bull was held in the Board rooms on Friday night. There was a very good muster present. The. following officsijs were appointed:—President, Mrs J. J. Breozq; chairwoman, Mrs A. Parkhill; lion, sec., Miss M. M. Halliday. The ladies present each agreed that Dioy would bring another lady friend to the meeting to be held in the Board rooms to-night at 7 o’clock, to prove the maxim: “ That many hands make light work.” t . A final reminder is given to those, in search of good dairy stock, that the clearing sale of Mr H. H. Monk’s choice herd of cows will Ibe held on the farm at Koiterangi on Wednesday next at 1.30. p.m., by Messrs M, ; Houston and Co. The cows finished "g-'a up the season well ,with an average v> of 3201bs of fat per cow ending June . 1929, and have since been wintered on ehsilage. Other ltive and dead ■ stock will also be offered at this sale, as per particulars appearing in advertisement in this issue.

The death took place at his residence Upper Kokatahi yesterday morning of Mr James Meharry, a pioneer settler of the district. Deceased was a native of Belfast, County Down Ireland, and 77 years of age. He had been 50 years in New Zealand, most of that period being spent in Kokatahi. His wife predeceased him somie four years ago. He leaves a family of two sons, two daughters and one brother (Mr Robert Meharry) all of Kokatahi. The funeral takes place to-morrow morning.

J * v “ Really Hokitika does not realise what talent it possesses.” This .remark from a visitor’s lips during the last competitions will be further demonstrated on Thursday next, not only by the young people of St. Paul’s Amateurs taking their several parts in “A Kiss for Cinderella,” but also by the appropriate drop scene of the second act, planned and painted by our fellow townsman, Mr J. Menzies, and the creation, manufacture and draping of the various properties the work df our versatile friend, Mr It. Lynn, and his willing assistants, Messrs G. Kennedy and L\ Evans. Mrs Knowles-Smith having superintended the creation of the dressing is assurance of pretty and effective stage groupings. Thursday is a night not to be missed. Seats are booking rapidly. Don’t delay.

Mr D. J. Evans returned from Wellington on Saturday evening, having attended the previous day a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Institute of County Clerks. Mr F. C. Berry (President) presided, and a considerable amount of business was • disposed of during the day. The Institute now has a membership of 94 County Clerks and 46 associate members. The principal business was the consideration of proposed legislation to c-nsure the .public recognition of the institute. The bill as drafted was considered and amended and upon revision will be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs to be taken up next session as a Government measure, in addition there were several administrative matters discussed, and useful information given in respect to the practice in various parts of New Zealand. It was resolved to approach the Counties’ Association in respect to electoral reform and procedure and in regard to remits for conferences to discuss particulars with the President of the Association. Those present ex pressed pleasure and gratification at the opportunity of meeting and discussing many interesting aspects of their administrative work and gaining an idea of the practice elsewhere.