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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1938, Page 4

The Hokitika Businessmen’s Association invite support for their two candidates at to-morrow’s poll. The Hokitika Labour Party publish a manifesto in this issue in connection with to-morrow’s Municipal Elections, to which we direct the attention of our readers. A workman on the Cascade bridge, on the Buller railway works. William de Friess, a married man, residing at Te Kuha, slipped from the structure on Monday afternoon and broke his leg. His condition is satisfactory. .Six cases of tuberculosis were amongst the'' infectious diseases notified to the Health Department in Christchurch during the past week. One death was due to this cause, while other diseases reported were scarlet lever (six), pnuemonic influenza (one), erysipelas (one), eclampsia (one). No cases were reported from the West Coast Do not miss the chance of securing your new hat. Schroder and Co. are showing the very latest styles at most reasonable prices, from a leading manufacturer. It will be worth your while to call early.—Advt.

1 A number of large sharks, ranging from 9ft to 12ft long, were caught by members of the crew of the motor-ship Matua when the vessel was lying off the reef at JVl'angaia, in tile Cook Group, on her recent trip round the islands. When the Matua arrived in Auckland, those aboard said the water was very clear where the men were fishing, and the sharks, apparently very hungry, rushed the bait as soon as it was thrown overboard. Just opened at Addison’s. New millinery in pleasing styles to suit both young and old, in Bretons, halos, toques, and many other choice models. —Advt.

j A grant of £7OOO for river control at Oparara, Ivaramea, nas been made by the Government, with the provision that the settlers furnish land and timber to carry out alterations and additions and indemnity the Buller County Council against any damage to land. It is understood that some settlers have offered to supply timber. The land required consists of strips along the river bank and the indemnity to absolve the council from responsibility for damage would be similar to that given by Karamea settlers on the harbour works.

! Owing to a span of Evans’ Creek bridge being washed away about three weeks ago, the only alternative which motorists and the travelling public have is to take the ford below the . bridge. The flood that come down this I creek bed on Friday last, however, i caught a good many motorists napping. From 4 o’clock on Friday afternoon the ford was at a fairly high level until after 8 p.m.. By that time motorists on both sides of the crossing had hurried around to seek accommodation at the TTarihari and Pukekura TTotels. The licensees of both bouses made the visitors very comfortable with hot meals and a good lied for the night. The next morning, the rain having censed, the people were able to p v ocood on their way. This stream is going to cause n good deal of trouble for the next couple of months. This is tho estimated time until the bridge will he restored to connect with the main highway. ►

Messrs Barry and Stouppe Ltd., opticians of Christchurch, insert a notice on our leader page to-day. The M.V. Hokitika leaves Wellington to-day for Hokitika sailing on return on Saturday. The M.V. Gael is expected to sail for Jackson Bay this evening and on return will sail for. Jackson Bay, Bruce Bay and Okunt on Friday, May 13th.

Mr A. R. Elcock, a candidate for re-election to the Borough Council inserts a notice to the electors in this issue. It is so easy to be smart if you use Simplicity Patterns, which are definitely up to date in style, perfect in cut and fit, and economical prices. Evening patterns 1/9, street frocks 1/6. all others 1/-. Obtainable at Addisons. — Advt.

To-morrow is election day for municipalities and Counties etc., throughout New Zealand. Locally there are five contested elections to take place—For Mayor, Council. Hospital Board, Hokitika Harbour and Grey Harbour Board representatives, for which polling will take place between 9 a.in. and 7 p.ni. The Returning Officer (Mr G. Coles) states he hopes to be able to make a complete announcement of all the results about 9.45 p.m. In the County there is only one contest, that for Southern Riding, in which there are six candidates for four seats. In this instance, polling is between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Three new stamps for both Niue and Cook Glands were issued on May 2nd, comprising two pictorials of 2s and 3s values and a Is stamp reproducing r fine portrait of His Majesty King George VI in military uniform, the intaglio line engraving being based on r photograph of Bertram Park, London. Steamer connections this month do no* favour the prompt return of first-dav covers from Nino and Cook Islands, therefore they will not reach New Zealand until the first, week in June. The second stain™ of New Zealand s issue to hear the King’s portrait will he Id. which is to replace the pictorial “k'wi and this will probably be available during tbe latter half of June and not later than Ist July.

A decision to approach the medical superintendent at the Mental Hospital with a view to preventing any offensiveness due to the proximity of the in,stitu\.ion’s piggeries to the Nurse’s Home and other buildings connected with the Westland Hospital, was made at the meeting of the Westland Hospital Board last evening when the matter was brought up for discussion. It was pointed out that the A) estland Hospital's own piggeries had been found io prove a nuisance, especially to the Nurse’s Home and engineer’s cottage and that a- very unpleasant odour was carried by an easterly wind, in the direction of these buildings, and that it had been' decided that for this reason the institution’s own piggeries would have to lie removed to a place where they would he inoffensive to the outside buildings connected with the hospital.

General regret wn s expressed at the meeting of the West land Hospital Board last evening at the decision oi the youth Westland representative, Mr N H. Brown, a member of the Board of long standing, not to seek election again this year. Members spoke eulogistically of the member’s past services and of his capability and understanding of the needs and requirements of the district. Reference was also made of the very valuable services rendered by Mr W. Evenden, who, due to ill health, wns unfortunately also not seeking re-election. His presence would be missed hut his work would he re inemhered by those associated with him on.the Board and residents of the uistrict he represented. Tt was decided that letters! of appreciation of their services be sent the members mentioned.

Prior to the close of the Westland Rugby Sub-Union meeting last evening the President referred to the coming Municipal elections, and said it was an honour for <vhe Rugby Union to have it* secretary contesting the Mayoral ity. and he would ask the members to wish him success. Mr S. Moore said it was indeed an honour, and he said perhaps it was unicue in the history of Rugby Unions throughout the world to have four of its executive members standing for Municipal honours, and he desired oh behalf of The executive, and th“ footballers to wish their executive members who were aspiring to Municipal honours all success, if they paid the same attention to Municipal matters as they did to Rugby Union business the town would prosper. The motion was carried unanimously.

A large consignment of peach bloom and other hats of the latest fashion were sent to us, and are now being offered at much reduced price* for the Winter season. F. Schroder and Co.— Advt.