NEWS AND NOTES.

Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 8, 15 July 1927, Page 1

NEWS AND NOTES.

Among New Zealanders presented at Buckingham Palace at the first Court of the season were Mrs. Vivian Riddiford, who wore flesh-pink georgette dress studded at intervals with diamante, three fringe flounces on skirt of minute pink beads, inserted waist belt handsomely embroidered in diamante and beads, train of pink panne velvet of a tone darker, with inlets of georgette embroidered diamante; and Miss Riddiford, who wore a picture gown of white tulle, the skirt entirely composed of petals lightly flecked with diamante, train of silver lame draped with white tulle embroidered to correspond with gown.

Mr. L. T. Watkins sends word that he has visited the Chelsea Flower Show in London, and conveys his kind regards to all members of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society. * * * The Hutt Cabinet Company's competition concludes with this issue. Competitors should send in their solutions by Friday, 22nd inst., addressed to the Editor, "Hutt News." * * * On Wednesday, 29th June, the newly-formed Hutt Valley Amateur Dramatic Society made its debut, presenting Mr. Arthur Law's humorous play, "The New Boy." The performance was given in aid of the Boy Scouts' effort to erect a meeting hall for the local company. King George Theatre was very well filled, and the Society is to be congratulated upon its first effort, which should result in a very substantial addition to the Scout funds. It is very pleasing that we have ladies and gentlemen in our midst who are ever ready to give their services for such worthy objects. The caste consisted of Mesdames Shadlock, Tasker and Dome, Messrs. Shadlock, Tasker, L. Jones and W. Harbord. The latter gentleman was responsible fox* the production of the play. * * * Mouat Bros.' V.I.C. Store is advertising an extensive sale of all lines at very low prices. If anything in the list appeals to you, give them a ring and have it sent to your door. The sa,le will continue for fourteen days. * ■■"*' * A meeting of the 1.0.0. F., Bellevue Lodge No. 126, was held in the Scouts' Hall on Monday, 4th July, when Bro. Kay, N.G., presided over a good attendance. He spoke on the great success of the etfchre evening which was held in June, at which Mrs. C. Palmer won the cushion and Mr. Lockett the wall cabinet. Bro. Kay thanked all for their assistance. A friendly game of cards was indulged in, with supper to follow. * * * . Towards the end of last year a meeting was convened with the object of forming an Orchestral Society in the Hutt Valley. The result was the formation of the Hutt Valley Orchestral Society. Mr. Claude Haydon, Mus. Bac, took the baton. The residents of the Hutt will have an opportunity of hearing the Orchestra for the first time in a public performance. At the first concert will be produced many musical gems of varied character, including some original compositions by the conductor, Mr. Claude Haydon, one a violin solo with orchestral accompaniment, and the other two, tenor songs with orchestral accompaniments. The violin solo will be played by M.'Leon de Mauny, who has been especially engaged for this concert. Mr. R. Hill, the well-known Wellington singer, is to sing Mr. Haydon's tenor solos, as well as other songs. * * * A grand variety concert has been arranged to be given by the Petone Benefit Entertainers at the King George Theatre on Monday, 18th July. The reputation of the Petone .Benefit Entertainers is sowell established in the district as to need no

introduction to Hutt audiences. The items being produced at; tjiis concert are of outstanding merit, including concerted items, comedy by Locker and Fox, and a fine dramatic turn by Barton Ginger. The proceeds from this entertainment will be devoted to assisting the newly-formed Scouts troup at the Anglican Boys' Home. So worthy an object must appeal to every person in our district, and we trust that one and all will do their bit to assist the committee to provide for and help those young childdren who have come into the world with a handicap, and are not able to help themselves. .* . * .* The successful tenderer for the new bridge to span the Hutt River is Messrs. Bird and Codling Bros., of Helensville. The contract price is £19,133. Work has actually started, and is to be completed within eighteen months of the signing of the contract. *..*.•♦•. A social was recently held at the Epuni School to honour Mr. J. Davidson, who has retired on superannuation after being in charge of that school for over 15 years, and who has a record of 41 years' teaching to his credit. Mr. J. Peck, chairman of the School Committee, spoke of the regret all felt at the loss of such an efficient and painstaking teacher, and expressed the hope that Mr. and Mrs. Davidson might long enjoy their wellearned rest. The Hon. T. M. Wilford, in presenting Mr. Davidson with a travelling rug from the parents and pupils, and also a wallet from Mrs. Wilford and himself, eulogised Mr. Davidson's many good qualities. Mr. Davidson suitably replied, and was greeted with "For he's a jolly gooA fellow." ; *■■*■* On Saturday last, Mr. R. Sweetzer, of Knight's Road, while travelling oil a motor cycle over a rough piece of road in the neighbourhood of Taita Gorge, was unseated as a result of the violent bump. Mr. Sweetzer's left foot became entangled in the back wheel and was badly broken. An improvised stretcher was procured and the patient conveyed to Lower Hutt on a passing motor lorry, where he was transferred to the ambulance and conveyed to the Wellington Hospital. •*■ * * •■■••-■ ■--.-■• Mr. C. C. Odlin has offered to take over the care of one of the small island reserves . on Massey Avenue. This is a very fine offer, and it is to be hoped that other gentlemen in the borough will follow suit with similar offers, which are real evidence of civic pride. * * * The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Rose of the Valley Lodge, Manchester Unity, 1.0.0. F., was held last Thursday, N.G. Sister A. Reynolds presiding over a large attendance. Two new candidates were proOrder. On 18th July the Loyal Britannia Lodge are holding a social and posed, and one initiated into the dance. It is hoped a good number of our members will attend. Invitation received from Loyal Antipodean Lodge to a smoke concert on 12th July; P.G. Bro. Norris is to represent the Lodge. N.G. Sister Reynolds reported that a dancing class will be held this Monday in the Lodge room.

At last Monday's meeting" of the Borough Council a letter was re- ( coived from the Wellington Rugby Union enclosing a cheque for £17 which had been collected by them for the Unemployment Fund on a recent Saturday. A motion, that a letter of thanks be sent to the Union, -was passed, and it was decided to use the, funds in improving the reserves, one at the north end of Eastern' Hutt School Grounds and the other on the Moana Settlement. * * * ...-.•• A local branch of the League of Mothers has. recently been formed under the presidency of Mrs. H. W., Kersley. The object of this Society is to bring mothers together on the common ground of motherhood, to study the many problems, of vital interest to them, and to help foster the principals that. * preserve the sanctity of marriage. The Committee extends a cordial invitation to all women who. would like to interent themselves in the wqrk, ,to atteiid these meetings. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month, in the Oddfellows' Hall, Knight's Road. Mrs.. E.., .Daw-., son, of Belmont Road, is the Hon. Secretary. The July meeting promises to be of special interest and will be held in King George's Hall. Her Excellency Lady .Alice 'Fergusson, who is the founder of the League in New Zealand, has promised to attend and will be accompanied by Dr. Ada Patterson, who will speak on "Nervous Diseases among Children."