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Hokitika Guardian, 12 August 1930, Page 4

Whitebait are being caught in small quantities locally, and already small consignments are going by train to the Christchurch market, where the little delicacy is realising a substantial price.

A visitor from South Westland states the rivers at present are as low e,s had been seen, for a long time. There was no stream at all in the WiaUangi, while -the Wataroa wan hardly more than knee deep.

The farm produce output at Westland Hospital for the month, of July included 1,385)- quarts of milk, 2 pigs and. 7 sheep killed for the institution, 243 dozen eggs, 199fbs carrots and 111 heads of cabbages. The total value was £79 15p..

Good progress is being made with the works in connection with preliminary preparations for the hydroelectric instllaton at McKay’s Creek, Lake Kanieri road. The site for the power houpe is now well advanced. Access by a tramyway bridge is being provided, Tunnelling and other works, including the preparations for the flume to cross Right Hand branch, are being advanced. It, will be seen a large amount of work is in hand, and again numbers of men are employed;

As announced in the late issue yesterday afternoon there has been a rearrangement made in regard to the picture programme to be presented at the Princess Theatre this week. Owing to the special picture “Sally” being kept at Greymouth an extra day owing to the great reception being accorded it, the picture for to-night will be “The Glad Rag Doll,” a repetition of last night’s production, while' “Sally” will be presented on Wednesday and Friday night. As, there will be the School Concert on Thursday, and the Boxing tourney, on Saturday, this will complete the picture screening if or the week.

It was' hoped last night to complete the haulage of the heavy portion of the machinery for the Five Mile Gold Dredging Coy. round the Five Miie bluff The inability to get the larger portions of the heavy machinery round the Bluff has held up the progress of the work for some time, but the conditions at the Bluff though still very rough had improved to enable the oilier heavy pieces to be got safely round and the last one was to have been taken 'round at low tideyesterday. It is reported that there was another wash up of the tables and that the gold yield was again very satisfactory,

The death took place, at Westland Hospital yesterday afternoon after a Jong illness of William Scott, second son of the late Mr and Mrs Andrew .Scott, former residents of Tgncred Street. Deceased who was 52 years of age, was a native of Hokitika’, being born at South. Spit. As a young man he was employed at the hardware business of Johnston and Co. but- later went to sea, and for a long period was in the employ of the U.S.S; Co. Upon the retirement of his father from the position of harbourmaster, he returned to Hokitika, and was appointed to his father’s position, and in that capacity was in the employ of the local Harbour Board for some years. Deceased was a kindly man, of quiet disposition, and many friends will regret, his passing. He leaves a wife, (Nurse Scott of Christchurch), also five sisters, Mrs A. Thomas of Arahura, Mrs D. Healy Dunedin, Mrs Moore and Mrs Tuffin, Wanganui, and Miss K. Scott of Hokitika, to whom the sympathy of all will be extended in their bereavement. The funeral took place privately this afternoon.

Whitebait are now making their appearance throughout the Coast. Patersons have just opened their new stock of whitebait netting, 80in. at Is lid and 2s 6d yard. Be prepared for an early run.—Advt. Everything for Baby. Flunket cots, prams in artistic designs, push chairs, baby high chairs, fire-guards, baths etc. Call and inspect our stocks at Yarrall’s, Eevell St.—Advt. Never before as in the new season’s range of Berlei foundations have we offered such wonderful values. Charming and beautiful, the new models come in lovely Satin Glo, soft and subtly rose, two-tone Broche, floral brocade, Swami Silk, and Coutil. . . . and these lovely garments are as comfortable as they are beautiful. For figure beauty, comfort, poise, and elegance such as you have never known before, choose and wear one of these new Berleis to-day. There are models to suit all varying types of figures. Schroder and Co. —Advt. Sandwich sets, fruit sets, tea sets, cake plates, sweet dishes, in great variety at the Economical crockery Shop. We cordially invite you to inspect our display. P. Stephens, Proprietress. —Advt. A few drops of “Nazol” on your handkerchief every morning will protect you from colds all day. Take this scientific precaution right throughout the winter. Economical double size contains 120 doses for 2s 6d.—Advt.

j. Just arrived new stock of Lysle hos<J in all shades, at McKays.—Adyti ;• •‘ 7;- TV.T Patrons are notified that there are still vacant seats for the afternoon performance of the School Cdhcert. Front stalls cannot' be booked to the nature of the sea fin. Circle seats for the afternoon and eveniiig may be booked at Mclntosh’s shop. The sudden death is reported from Stratford of Mr Henry (Harry) Masters, at one time a well known resL dent of Brunner,ton.. Deceased wo 1 47 years of age. He paid a visit :; to the West Coast jast February. Hon. R. Masters, AIL/0., is a brother. S. • At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday, Daniel Patrick Maloney pleaded guilty to the following chargc-H:—(1) That on July JO lie did break and enter the premises of Edward'Flood, Maekay Street, and steal therefrom a watch, valued at .9s, pocket knife valued at 3s 6d, and tile sum of 30s, making a total of £2 2s 6d; (2) On August 5, he did break, and enter the premises of Thomas Crauknhaw, tailor, Maekay Street, and steal therefrom one penny; (3) On August 5,- lie did break and enter the, premises of Ethel Marsh, Maekay, Street,, .with intent to commit the. crime of theft; (4) On the same date he did attempt ,to break and enter. the premises of John Durable, with intent to commit a crime. ; Accused,, was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence. The S.M., in answer to accused’s request, said that he would allow bail, if accused could, find... sureties, • which he fixed at self ~£100,.; and two ; sureties of £3O each, .

A committee meeting of the. Westland vOmpetitionp Society was held at.,, the County Chambers,, yesterday after.-., noon, Mr D. J. Evans (President), oc?- . cupying the chair. . . .There were also present: Airs Wright, Rev. Knowles-. Srajtli, Alessrs W. E'. - Richards, H. Sweiiey, and H. Osmers. Apology was made .for the absence of Rev. NelsonWright, Alias Duff, Messrs T. W. Duff, and R. Lynn. The matter of■ selecting judges; for next competitions was considered? and it was., resolved to ascertain if Mr Barton-Ginger of .Wellingtoawould.'= be available for the elocution section,/and Air Arthur, Lilly A.R.C.Q. ' of Christchurch for the musical section. A new rule ’was adopted prohibiting.un-' successful • competitors using the same piece in subsequent competitions.'Cllrs ~ Wright notified her intention of 'offer- '*: ing a special prize for girls (own selection,) residents of Hokitika, who have' not won a prize previously ; accepted with thanks. Rev. Knowles-Smith moved a‘vote of.'thanks.'for', past services to the Revs. Nelsoh-Wright and J. W. Hayward, and Mrs Wright, and expressing good wishes for their future. The chairman seconded, carried by acclamation, Mrs Wright acknowledging the vote, and offering to help the society in any way she could in the The unpual ipeeting was fixed for-.,the month of November. ?, 7. For one week only we offer you best quality enamel saucepans, 5 .to a setjat the extremely low.cost.of 1 Is,6d a set. Call and inspect these to-day at jlthe Economical Crockery, Shop, ~P. >Step- : s hens .Proprietress.—Advt, Fluctuations of the current ao-otpr" - ; perienced locally do not effect to.,any.-great-extent the All Electric , Mafesfcci Radio set. A ballast tube pvereoinM this annoying condition and also pro- . tects the set against excessive'volt? age and the resultant burning, out of .transformers. Ring ’phono;ll2,and . arrange .for a demonstration. L.’ B, .. Ross. Majestic agent, for Westland r* Woods’ Great Peppermint Cyrt for influenza colds.