PROVINCIAL PARAGRAPHS

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 47, 18 November 1937, Page 14

PROVINCIAL PARAGRAPHS

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Car Capsizes, A rurai duiivcry car, driven by Mr W. England, of Waipukurau, skidded in banks of ioose slnngJo on tlie Wai-pukuruu-Ongaonga road iale on Tuesday afternoon. The^ar turned a somersault and, came to rest on its wlieels. Tlie driver escaped injury but a passenger, Mr 11. Kapley, sull'ered bruises. Gale at Waipukurau. Reaching its greatest intensity about six o 'cloek last night, a strong gale raged in Waipukurau throughout yesterday afternoon and last night. The wind wa® sufficient to do a small aiuount of damage and caused considerablo inconvenience to cyclists, many of whom were forced to get ofl their inaehines when travelling up the hiil-roads bebind the town. Help for Radio Fimci. Some years ago when ladio was in . its growing stagea, a Eadio Society and Ligtouaris3' Lcugue strao forjnedL in Wai-

pawa, the main object of which was to keep in touch with the authorities to secure • better reception. As tiine advanced the need for the society aihappeardd, and at a general meeting of the members it was deeided to disband.The funds held by the treasurer, Mr t\ Mitcliell, aiuounted to £0 1(5/9, and it was resolved to eanuark this suin to assist towards the cust of instalting radio in the school. A schexne to this ond having now been deiiuitely adopted by the School Committee, the ainount has been handed in as the nueleus of the fund. The thanks of all interested in the . promotion of the school radio fund are due to the society for their generous help. Ruataniwha Lpdge. The fortnightly metrting of tlie Ruataniwha Lodge of Drutds was held at Waipawa. Bro. H. E. Oafter, A.DS pre sided over a full attendauee of oifieers, and a good rnuster of menioers. One candidate was initiated into the order, and two were proposed for rnembership. Sick pay and accounts wero passed f o r , payment, and repoits on vuriou" sick brothcrs and sistcrs were received. At the conclusioxi of the ordinary meeting & tuoetiajf of tko Boyai Ateh. .Ohapter

Lodge of Instruction was held, the - R.A.D., Bro. Halford, presiding. Nine members were initiated into the chapter by the officers present. P.A. Bro. E. W. Holt and R. Smart were installed into the V.A.B. chairs t»y the P/P., Sister Pedersen. Considerablo discussion took place on various rules and ritual matters. The cxauiination of the aspiring ofhcers for the next term was carried out by the chapter and all aequitted themselves creditably. Supper Avas served by the social committee at the close of the ineeting. Crociuet at Waipawa. There was a very good attendance at tlie annual meeting of the croquet section of the Waipawa Sports Club. Mrs E. Adeane was elected president, and Mrs K. B. Gollan was re-elected as secretary. Mesdanies Adeane and Gollan were elected joint captains. Several new members were eleeted, and the prospects are for a very successful season.