WAIROA HAPPENINGS

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 60, 27 March 1937, Page 3

WAIROA HAPPENINGS

Our Own Correspondent)1

Main Highway Contract

(From

WAIROA, Last Night. The contract for the excavation and preparation of the main highway through First Street (noxth end of the town bridge) has been let by the Public Works Department. This is to be carried out for the full width of the street to a level of six inches below the finished surface before any metal is placed.' This work is likely to be completed at an early date, but it is unlikely that the sealing will be undertaken before the end of the year, or under favourable conditions by September or October. Red Cross AppeaL The Red Cross Society is to make an appeal for financial assistance for that valuable institution which rendered great assistance during the earthquake period. At the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday the usual vote of £l 1/was made. Farewell Function. Mrs. P. A. Milne, wife of Mr. P. A. Milne, Health Inspector, who is on transfer to New Plpmouth, was tendered a farewell at the residence of Mrs. R. Dryden. The function was carried out by the St. Andrew's Church Ladies' Guild, and a most enjoyable time was spent in competitions, games, etc. Songs were contributed by Mr3 Finch and Mrs. Dryden. Mrs. A. G. Smith presented Mrs. Milne with a neat brass tray as a token of esteem and appreciation of her work for the church. After the singing of 1 'For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" Mrs. Milne made a suitable reply. A dainty afternoon tea was served and Mrs. Hocking thanked Mrs. Dryden for the use of her home. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought the gathering to a close, Borough Reports. During the month of February the traffic inspector issued 10 motor drivers ' licenses, and nine heavy traffic lice'nses, the fees coming to over £40. The Health Inspector, Mr. P. A. Milne, again presented a clean bill of health for the borough. A total of 88 inspections had also been made of habitations, , food sellers' premises and drainage, etc. Good RepOrt. Before he left Wellington on Monday morning the Hon. F. Langstone, who paid a visit to the Mohaka development scheme, said he was very much impressed with what he had seen and expressed the opinion that very good work was being carried out.

Housing Schemb. That there was an aeute shortage of houses in Wairoa was the opinion expressed by the Mayor, Mr L. Harker, at the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday night. The Mayor said that the time had coine when they should build some houses for the people, and the question was well wbrth going into. A Close Shave. There were six passengers in a service car on Tuesday evening and they had an amazing escape from serious injury or perhaps death, when the car lej,t the road at a narrow point near Putorino. The driver, Mr. Jack Nichol, sustained some minor injury, but the car did not suifer much jdamage except broken glass. The mishap occurred > when the service car was' passing another coming from Napier. A Rrides-t°.be. Miss Elsie M. Pryde, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Pryde, of Tupara, who is to be married on {Saturday to Mr. Kenneth A. A. Jobson, of Opoutama, was te'ndcred a "kitchen" party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Watson, Tuhara, by Miss Watson, one of the bridesmaids. The drawingroom was nicely decorated with asters in soft pink and mauve tones. A number of competitions were carried out, the bride-to-be and Mrs. R. Crarer being among the winners. There were also some musical interludes and after a dainty supper the guest of honour assisted by Miss Watson opened the many useful gift parcels. The gathering closed with the singing of "She's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Syne." Cricket. The Hopper Shield cricket competition was continued during the weekend. The match was played at Marumaru and the Dairy Factory defeated the home team by three wiekets and 54 runs.. Rovers were defeated by Frasertown on the home ground by 119 runs.Pers°nal. Mr. R. W. Pomare, the new health officer for the district, has arrived, but efforts are to be made to retain Mr. P. A. Milne for a short period m conneetion with the paralysis epidemic, as he is well in touch with the Maoris and knows the district well. . 1 Mrs. Scott, of Gisborne, is on a visit to Wairoa and is the guest of Mrs. J. T. Dahm, of Apatu street. Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, Lucknow street, have left for Levin on a visit of tbeir daughter and sOn-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. E, Bott. MiSs Ursula Dugleby, Napier, is visiting Wairoa as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sharp, Lucknow street. Mr. Eris Wiig, of the N.Z. Loan Co., Hastings, is on relieving duty at Wairoa.