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Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1937, Page 4

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for May must be paid by 4 p.m. on Monday to secure discount. • The meeting of the Koiterangi School Committee called for Monday, June 14 has been postponed until further notice. —Advt. Advice was received yesterday afternoon confirming that the young lad from Koiterangi had died from the effects of an attack of infantile paralysis. s Particulars of the train arrangements in connection with the Greymouth Jockey Cjuh’s races to be held at Omoto on Saturday, June 19, arc advertised in this issue. This afternoon at 2.30 o’clock at Cameron’s Stables, Messrs M. Houston and Co. will, sell by auction three draught mates and a gelding for W. H. Waterford of Oxford, Canterbury. The familiar name of Keller’s Hotel is now one of the past, the name having been changed, at the sitting of the Licensing Committee, and the hotel in future will have the name of Hotel Westland. Very large alterations and additions are in progress which will enhance to a considerable extent the comfort of patrons. A fine display of evening frocks are just to hand at Schroder.,, and Co. These have .been bought at very reasonable prices for quick sale,—Ad.t. y • ■V • •. -‘I In the Magistrate’s Cotirt, at Grevmouth yesterday, Richard John Hall, 51, a miner of Waiuta and a native of Cornwall, England, was charged that on or about Octooer 1, 1936, at Waiuta, he committed incest. On the application of Detective-Sergeant H. E. ‘Knight, accused was remanded in custody, until Monday next. Five men and three youths were placed in permanent positions this week, through the efforts of the Grey- | mouth Placement Office. One of the youths was placed as an apprentice nautical engineer. Two men were found casual work. In addition seven men were found work with the Public Works Department. William Rae, a single man, aged 25 years, of Derby street, Westport, was admitted to the Buller Hospital late yesterday afternoon, with severe head, injuries. When he was jacking,up a log on the skids at the Maekley Sawmill, Berlins, where he is employed, the jack slipped and Rae fell, striking his head heavily on the jack. His condition is serious. Mr Landreth, chief engineer of the Employment Division of the Department of Labour, hi s assistant Mr Jupp and the goldfields supervisor Mr McKinnon inspected the areas of Ross Deep Levels on Friday. His report will go before the Minister on his return from England. It is understood Mr McKinnon will make an inspection later ot Rangitoto silver mine. Mrs Clarke presided over the usual monthly meeting of the Arahura Women’s Institute on Tuesday last at the residence of Mrs Martin, in the absence of Mr s R. Bradley. The meeting opened with the Institute song and the usual business was transacted. The motto for the day was “If you want'to have a friend he one.” Roll call was “Something I want to know.” In the points competition “Best jar of jam,” three were equal, Mesdames Hewlett, Roller and Finch. It was finally decided to hold the W.T. birthday on July ?1. in the One Mile Hall. A competition “Kitchen utensils” was won hy Mrs Dalgleish in a draw wich Mrs H. Muir. A guessing competition was won InMrs Martin. Mesdames Harcourt and Hewlett were the hostesses for the afternoon. A fine display of lamfr silver and cold cards and tassels now to hand at Schroder and Co., for which we have a ereat demand. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

The junior football match set down for this afternoon, Pirates v. Kokatahi, lias been postponed at the request of the Kokatahi Club. The Veil. Archdeacon A. C. Pur chas will be the Celebrant at the Holy Communion service at Kanieri, Auglican church to-morrow at 9.30 a.m. Following six substantial frosts experienced during the past week there was a change last night, a light drizzle falling about 11 o’clock. This rr.ornin wjas fine but cloudy and very raw conditions prevailed. Arrangements are well in hand for the “Ginger Jar’s” monster carnival night in the Soldiers’ Hall. July 7th and of which particulars will be advertised later. To-night the Assembly’s usual dance takes place, and the Victorian Band supplies the music.—Advt. The secretary of the Westland nranch of the Canterbury Automobile Association has been advised that the Government has approved of a grant , for the formation or a track from the Koss road at Frosty Creek to Picnic point Lake Mahinapua. The inquest into the death of Mrs Thomas William Voiler, aged 68, ol 488 Worcester street, w. o tied after a motor-car accident at Cass on Wedaes day, was continued'before the Coror.e. Mr F. F. llo:d) at the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch yesterday morning. Bertie Williams, a director o. Brooklands, Ltd., Auckland, said tha 1 he was driving from Po.ter’s Pass w th his wife and brother on the day of tin accident. The car driven by Wil iam Booth Lainbeit, an agent for Brooklands, Ltd., was in front. Three, or four minutes before the accident he saw the car, which was about 3 0 yards ahead. Jim speeds of both cars durin? the whole journey did not exceed 3j miles an hour ; but he! could nob say what was the speed of Lambert's ca r at the time of the accident. On ar riving at the scene of the accident he found the car upturned, and went for assistance. He had sroken to Lambert who was perfcctlv sober. At Springfield Lambert said the car. was swaying because of the weight in the hack seat. The road was stra : eht, but I rough. The inquest was adjourned sine ! die.