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Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1936, Page 4

Mr O’Brien M.P. is expected to visit the district next week, and inspect the flood damage' at Teremakau, Arahura. and Kokatahi. ■(,v

The Public Works Department is pushing on the construction.. .of Gillespies Beach road from Weheka, the distance being some eight miles. The Lake Matbeson track in the same la* call tv will be put in hand shortly.

. Messrs W. Jeffries .and Co. notify the sale by auction on November 16, on the farm of Mr R. Houliston Koiterangi, of the whole of his live and dead stock, the property having been disposed of.

Mother I A few household tested specialties you should remember: Varnoline floor stains, aluminium enamej, Varnoline stove enamel, varnish, Bright Light coloured quick drying eriamils, and Duco polish for furniture, floors, etc. —J. Mclntyre, Reveil St.— ' Advt.

At last evening’s meeting of the Acclimatisation Society it was reported that the largest eel caught during the month, and submitted to the secretiry for. weighing, weighed 221bs. The ; fish was caught by Mr E. J. Little, fishing from the Kanieri bridge, The Society is offering a pwt . of one guinea for the largest eel ing the season. 1

A tentative plan for the extension of the municipal property and buildings at an estimated cost. of £32,350, prepared by Mr R. S. D. Harman, an architect of Christchurch, was considered by the Greymouth Borough Council at a meeting on Thursday night. After discussion, during which Cr C. Neville said that the scheme was far too expensive for Greymouth, it was decided to invite Mr Harman to come, to Greymouth again before the next meeting of the finance committee of the council, so that he could go more fully into the scheme. The proposals include the purchase of the Anglican Church property at the rear' of the Town Hall.

The Westland County Council has been advised by the Highways Board that from November 1 the main high way from Teremakau to Weheka (via Flowery Creek deviation) an« from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass passes to the full charge of the Main Highways Board funds. The Council will be required to continue its contribution towards the Stafford Loop Main Highway. The saving, however, in annual contribution from the County fund will be substantial. The Council will escape also further sealing costs on the highways, and be granted a proportional reduction in its contribution to the new bridge at Kanieri. The letter from the Board’s; Engineer (Mr R. T. Smith, of Greymouth) concluded: “It is appropriate here for me to express to the Council the Board’s appreciation and my own for the excellent co-operation of the Council during the past years.” This important comm imitation will be placed before the Council at Tuesday’s meeting.' ,

The Juvenile competitions to be held in connection with the Methodist Fair should prove interesting. There" are to be sections for elocution, and dancing, also musical and vocal sections. Some interest is being shown ]n this part of the programme and a bright entertainment should eventuate. ✓

In view of his forthcoming departure for Christchurch, Mr G. *J. Sand-. er s was' entertained at*a social evening this week by the Hokitika Poultry Club. Hi« health was drunk by members on whose behalf he was presented by Mr W. Hail, with a fountain pen and pencil.

The sports gathering postponed from last Saturday, will he held on Cass Square this afternoon, commencing at 2.30 o’clock; with the juvenile races and games. At 3 o’clock the cycling races will- begin ’and at 3.15 the wheelbarrow, derby will take place. The. prizes will be presented on the ground.

The annual hall in the Woodstock Hall last night of the Pirates Football Club attracted a large attendance in spite of the damp conditions prevailing, and those present passed a very pleasant evening. Good, music w.--provided by the Rhythm Dance Band the floor was jn good order, and a very dainty supper was provided.

In connection with a civil court ease in Christchurch, it was reported in this journal on Thursday that judgment had been given for W. E. Sfmes against G. S. Walton, of Hokitika, ror £23, being valuation fees and travelling expenses by air Pram Christchurch to Hokitika. It is now understood that only £7 10s, the amount of the travelling expenses, was in dispute. This sum represented the difference between 'th e train and the aeroplane fares which-defendant claim ed, the plaintiff had agreed to forego.

Now showing at Addisons, a selection of madeira work in supper cloths, waggon and tray cloths, d’oyleys; guest towels, etc, beautifully worked in the

daintiest of colours that the most discriminate will deem faujtless, and values that invite immediate participation.—Advt.

The provisions in the Transport Regulations relating to driving hours are not beiug properly , observed by the operators, according to a statement, issued by Mr P. Skoglund (No. 2 Transport Licensing Authority). He reminds the operators that non-observance of the driving hours proyisions ‘’is a serious breach of the regulations, which may result in the cancellation of a license.” The enforcement officers have been directed to take action to comple full compliance with the transportlaw.—Press Assn. >

Among the interests of the coming week can well l*e included the Bungalow Fair/ in aid of the funds of the Methodist Church, in Stl-Andrew’s Hall This will be held in the afternoon and evening at 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. respectively. An imitat’on house is being erected and furnished which the contents can b| purchased by those present. This ought to prove unique and interesting, as should the Christmas Tree for the children from 6 to 7 p.m., and the juvenile competitions included in the evening programme.