Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-17
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sel was several days behind the ex- pected day of arrival, it was welcome, nevertheless. A large shipment ot needed building material was receiv ed to supply the local market, as well as supplies for the mercantile estab- lishments. Only two days were requir- ed to unload the cargo as good weath- CT prevailed.
 Kanatak shipping suffered loss last Saturday night when the launc' Blazer went on the rocks at the en- trance of the lagoon east of the town. Capt. T. S. Haines, who was in com mand, did all that was possible to save the craft but owing to the gale whic was raging was unable to prevent tn accident. A line passing to barge which the Blazer was towing became loosened and passed around the pro peller, rendering the launch helpless. Pending the advices of the insurance company and underwriters the launch will be left as it is.
 The equipment of the kanataF Lighterage and Transfer company was added to Wednesday by the arriva' of the launch Apex II, and large scow from Kodiak. Capt. Carl Arm strong was in command. With this ad- mn nn trip can be brought ashore from the freighters anchoring in the bay.
 Capt. Carl Armstrong's arrival last Wednesday was the cause of much handshaking as the popular navigator has host of friends here, all of whom were glad to greet him.
 Messrs. Madsen & Santos, of the Marathon, delightfully."- entertained several Seward visitors Tuesday eve ming at dinner party. An elaborate chicken dinner was indulged in, with the following guests partaking: H. s. Balderston. of the Bank of Seward :; Ray c. Larson, of Anchorage; Jos Stanton, of Brown & Hawkins. Sew ard: Earl Durgin, of Seward, and Paul B. Reed. superintendent for the Stan dard Oil at Pearl Dome. Following the dinner a general discussion ot the camps future was indulged in with much information being dispensed to the guests.
 The Standard Oil company will prob ably be drilling for oil about the flrst of next week, according to the advices of Superintendent P. B. Reed. The company has everything in readiness, and with the heaviest drilling machin- cry ever assembled for like purpose no trouble is anticipated in reaching the oil stratas.
 The Kanatak Dancing and Card Club held an enjoyable meeting ln their club house last Tuesday evening, with nearly all of the ladies of the camp present. A stringed orchestra furnished music for the dancers, who indulged themselves until after mid night, Mesdames Henton, RutschoW and Lauritz served delectable lunch con, partaken heartily by all present Many visitors from Seward and other places were present.
 With the next arrival of the steam, CT Starr drilling operations by the Associated Oil company will be resum- ed. the drill parts for replacing those broken, being expected at that time. With operations resumed the oil fields will nresent quite an active appear ance.
 Several of the local merchants are contemplating installing radiophones to receive the service of the Seward Gateway and other coastal papers.
 Building operations took renewed ac- tivity with the arrival of the Starr Monday, over sixty thousand feet of lumber being received, which was quickly disposed of. It is expected that within the next week or so several new homes will be added to the pres ent enumeration of the town.
 The trails leading to the drilling grounds are at the present time not in the best of shape. Citizens and bus inessmen are hoping that when spring comes a concerted action on the part of the Bureau of Public Roads. and the Road Commission and the oil companies will be taken to establish 1 a road more permanent in character