HUTT AND PETONE NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 513, 21 May 1909, Page 2

HUTT AND PETONE NEWS.

11B.OX ODH BI'ECML EBrOMEB.} ' ' '-*- " ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. The ehop of Mr. Louis Trumann, tobacconist, of Jackson Street, Potono, was broken into on Wednesday afternoon, but, so far as is known, the contents, wcro undisturbed. Entrance was obtained by forcing a back window on tho ground floor. A local resident, having business with Mr. iTtrniann, rcho had' gone to Wellington, went round to tho roar of the building, and his appearance surprised two men, who wcro. within, and who immediacy made off, 'Die police have a description of the two men, and Dotcctivo Cassclls visited Potono yesterday to make further inquiries. Although some of tho goods in tho shop and furniture m the living rooms showed signs, of o, search having taken place, nothing of value- was re-, moved. About £150 in cash wjw en the pro' raises at the time... SUBSIDENCE OF THE WHARF. Accompanied by the Mayor (Mr. J. W, M'Ewan) and tho borough engineer (Mr. W; H," Cook), tho engineer'to tho .Wellington Harbour Board (Mr. Marchbanks) and tho wharfinger (Mr. Munvo) paid a visit to Potone wharf yesterday morning, and inspected tho portion which lias subsided. In order to* ascertain, if .' possiblo, tho cause of the sinking, tho engineer proposed to drive a 60ft. pile alongside, which will givo conclusive evidence as to tho quality of tho foundations. Cross-bearers will then bfl put in to strengthen tho. wharf; whose level will bo raised to normal. Au estimate- of.tho cost will bo drawn up. Tho engineer has also to submit to the board a report on tho proposal to lay a light lino of rails along the'.wharf to facilitate 'the of cargo. The opinion was expressed that engines to run along tho wharf must not bo of a greater weight than 25 tons. " Something like 350,000 ft. of timber is boini brought from Australia far übo in, the con struction of tho pine and traffic bridge over tho Hutt River. This faot was mentioned t< the Harbour Board officials yesterday. It woi pointed but that the timber cargo was bcini brought by a steamer, whose loaded draughl would be 24ft, At high'water the depth round Potono Wharf is 24ft., and it is 3ft less at. tho . full ebb. But the steamer is of considerable sisc, and could not come'alongside unless lief bow were well in towards tho steps, where th« depth of water is much reduced. Considering, these circumstances, the board's engineer regarded it as a doubtful proposal to land the shipment at Potone', but the suggestion was mado that a partial discharge might bo mado at Wellington, and tho remainder of the tiinbor taken across the' Potono Wharf. In the event of the vessel berthing at Petbno, the saving to tho contractors (Mcssrsr- D. Burk and' Co.) is sot down at JiSOO. - . ■..'■ .'■' THOSE. COSTS. , ~v ' . Some difficulty is being experienced among tho No-License party, over- the costs (about J300) awarded against them at tho conclusion .' of the licensing inquiry. - Ovor JKOO is payable to tho solicitors and witnesses for tho other side, and pressure is being brought to bear for a settlement. A special mooting of the league executive considered the matter, and.it was ■■ reported that tho public ■ had. responded most discouragingly to the request for contributions, '■ '■' . .' ;"..,.. C.E.M.5.., ■' : -;.\.-;.' The annual meeting of tho Men's Society attached to St.. Augustine's Church was held this - week, and tho. following officers were elected.— Secretary, Mr. J: H. Baxter; General Committee, Messrs. J. G. A. Castle, W. G.D. Evans, R. G. House, F. A. Mason, and C. Rogers. , BENEFIT CONCERT. ; . . ':. A benefit was hold in, tho Oddfellows' Hall, . Petone, last evening to assist a. widow and four children who are rcportod to bo in distressing circumstances. ■~ Tho concert was organisod by' the local Druids, who spared no pains to arrange an attractive programme. Tho hall was well filled, and it is expected that a substantial sum will bo cleared for this worthy object ■'- A procession, in which tho Salvation Army and Druids in robes took part, marched along Jack, son Street prior to tho commencement of the - concert.' Tho programme was made up of items - contributed by: Mcsdambs Buttorworth ' and ' , MTTadgen, Miss V. Davis. Messrs. T. M. Wilford, M.P., B. Bowman, C. Gray, F. Mason, D. Dundcrdale,- Rodger?, ..Coles,;.Moor?,i.Murtagh, ' W. G. D.,Evans, and C. Rosehburg, and.Mas- ".' ter Hamish Donaldson'. Mr. J. Donaldson, A.D., exprcssed ; tho thanks of- the lodge' for tho support so.generously'given. '_' .':"'' ' '-'.' ;t;";h jottiAqs.'':;';"■',.'.'''.'.■•',,•''; '. A preliminary visit was paid,to Potono ye*. ' terday. by Mr. H. S. King, electrical engineer; . who has been engaged by the Hutt Valley ; Tramway Board to report on a tramway system for tho district,.' Tho engineer will make a thorough inspection of tho whole area proposed to be-included in the service. ■'.•,-' The Upper Hutt Social, and Literary Club has elected the follbwing to be officers for tho ensuing year:—Patron, Mr. •T. M. Wilford, M.P.; chairman, Mr. G..J. Taylor; secretary,•"Mr. S. .G.'-. Ho veils; treasurer,,. Mr. J. Todd; ; committee, Messrs. WilUns,' Lees, J. Goodwin, mid A. Allen. ' . The idea of inaugurating a billiardi tournamont for teams of local:clubs has been taken up heartily, and Mr. R. S. Pointon has been' elected secretary of a committee ■ of. management, to consist' of oiio. representative from each of tho clubs interested:—Commercial '.' Club, Working Men's Club, Junior, Club, and ' Hutt Recreation Club. It has been decided that I a shield. (valued fivo guineas), should bo purchased, the winning team to have possession of the trophy for one year. ... . . " '