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Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1938, Page 4

Councillor A. R. Elcock W{is uprooted Deputy-Mayor unanimously at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening. The caucus of the Government members continued yesterday when fi.ri.her consideration was given to the Social Security proposals as outlined in the matt of tlfe proposed Bill submitted bv Hon. AA’. Nash.

.Tlie Corsair Social Club’s excursion trains from Christchurch on the King's Birthday holiday, Monday, June 6, are due to arrive at Greymouth at 11.22 a.m and 11.58 a.in. lca.iug on return at 7 p.in. and 7.30 p in. A train will leave Greymouth at 12.8. p.in, for Hokitika, and parties of visitors will lie taken to Lake Kanieri, ,anj to the new dredge at Tucker’s Mat.

Lines of interest just opened at Addisons include the famous “Hospital Blankets,” “Boslyn” and “Kaiapoi,” all-wool blankets at reasonable prices —also a good selection of “Fairydowu” Eider Quilts in new green, blue and gold shades in brocaded satins attractively priced.—Advt.

The condition of some of the streets engaged the attention of the new members of the Borough Council last evening, some pointed remarks being made. 'I he newly appointed Public Works Committee includes four new Councillors out of the personnel of six, so that they should have an opportunity of advancing their opinong in a delinite manner.

The sterling exchange holding of the Reserve Bank oi New Zealand is shown in this week’s iigu-es at £i93,000 higher. The total oi advances trout the Brimary Products Marketing Department account is £330,400 lower. Other assets lire £3. ,800 higher, 'i lie note issue is £59,600 higher. State demand liiabalities are shown at £336,'7OO lower, and others at |£lso,’Boo lower, but those to the trading banks are a42(,50J higher.

The vPublic Works Committee of the .Borough Council were requested last evening to make an inspection of the town and draw up a list of necessary works in their order of urgency. The Mayor stated that the Council should now be able to carry on some necessary works about the town. Jt was considered advisable that iurther tar-sealing operations should be postponed, the foreman reporting that with wet weather the tar would not hold satisfactorily, and it would be advisable to hold over further work in tins legartl until the spring.

Sunday night concerts and pictures formed the subject of two applications to the Borough Council last evening, and both applications were, alter short discussions, granted on the voices, the proviso in the la tier request being that the net proceeds should be devoted to a charity, the Plunket Society being nominated for the reception thereof. In the concert application, permission was given to charge stated sums lor admission, as it was found that on

previous occasions about io per cent of those attending utilised the smallest available silver coin for admission, while many who were prepared to, donate a larger coin were crowded out. Hokitika will now ho in the “happy” position of having entertainments on each evening of the week.

It was mentioned in the report of the Returning Officer last evening that ÜBi per cent of the electors on the Municipal roll exercised their votes at the recent elections.

The provision of a drainage system for Retell Street, between Weld and Hamilton Streets wa s one work. Unit was advanced as an urgent necessity, by one Councillor ladt evening, who stated that a petition would shortly be presented to me Loaned on the matter.

Do not miss the chance -of securing your new inn-. fccJiroucr and Co. aiu showing the very latest styles at most reasonable prices, from a leuuing Manufacturer. It will be jvortu your wane to call early.—Advc.

The dancing nublic's attention is

Lawn to me gia.nd dance tieat this evening ill the ivauieii Puoiie Hall when a haII will he held by the combined A rah ura and Kanieri iujdgi|j hands staff. Messrs Cook and Ac. ei., will supply the music and an eiijoyade evening i s assured.

3 he following plays have been entered for the Drama Festival to be held in the Princess Theatre on Tuesday next, at 7.30 p.in.—“Snowid Up AVitli the Duchess,” ‘‘Heal Life,” “Men are Missing, ’ ‘ Cupid Rampant,” “Smoke Screens.” Plan for Circle bookings at Patersons. Phone 212.

The making of a footpath on the west side of Sewell Street, from Hampden Street to Park Street along win.t is known as Cameron’s Paddock was advocated by C'r. Turner .last evening at the Council meeting. He instanced that the absence of the footpath causes “destrians to use the road, making a irafiic danger which would be avoided if the work wa s made.

The Borough Council at its first meeting last evening sat for hours, during which many questions were referred to. Cr. Fox, referring to the want of drainage in Upper Sewell Stieet, staged that .it was a disgrace to the town. The Mayor stating he knew of the necessity for action, and said that plans lor the work were in hand, and had only been awaiting the completion oi the waterworks reticulation to lye started. This would have early attention.

See our new range of this season’s overcoats, leather, and woollen, arso Canadian lumberjaekets, cardigans, pullovers, leather and woollen gio\es, woollen unders. etc., etc. My prices have not gone up, still at slump prices. Get in and be warm all the winter. J. L Turner, the Men’s Wear Shop.— Advt.

In the piano solo, man or .woman, 1 own selection, A ( t the Christchurch Competitions, Miss Nancv Harrie, formerly () f Greymouth. seemed second place ivith 83 points, or two less than tile winner. Miss Lois Manning (Aierivale). There were two excellent performances in this section, said the judge (Mr E. R. Moss'). The first and second prize-winners were brilliant pianists.

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

Jn connection with the giving of the alarm for the fire in Bevel] Street on Thursday ’ morning, it is understood that the niglitwatchman was on Ins usual, round and when passing Wright’s shop heard a noise, and on investigation clo.sir smelt smoke, and at once raced to No. l station and gave the alarm with the electric ringer, before the flames had broken dot.

A collision under ,unusual circumstances' occurred yesterday afternoon on the Christchurch-West Coast road near Turiwhate. Tw 0 sedan cars, both Christchurch -owned, were about to pass one another on the newly-formed road which had been rendered very slippery bv yesterday’s rain, when they >l"wed round and collided with considerable force. Damage was done to the right hand side of both cars but the occupants escaped with mino: injuries and a severe bumping.

Seizing on the respondent’s admission that he had been for a time master of ceremonies in a dance hall in Greymouth, counsel for a petitioner in a divorce case in the Supreme Court at Christchurch on Wednesday asked him, in an accusing voice, “You are lend of the gay night-life, aren’t you?” “Wei. 1 was when I was young,” the petitioner confessed, “but'l’m not so shook on it now.” “And would counsel consider that acting as M.C. in a Greymouth dance hall is leading a gay night-life?” asked Mr Justice N’orthcroffc drily.

The quarterly meeting of the West land Druids’ Lodge was held last e.ening, A.D. Bro. Tunes presiding over a large attendance of members. Bards reported seven members on the sick list. Sick pay amounting to £l2/11/4 was passed for payment. Accounts {{mounting io £ll4l/8/0 were, passed for payment. Two new members were initiated into the order. Five candidates were proposed for admission The half yearly meeting for installation of officers takes place on Thursday, June 9th.