LOCAL AND GENERAL

Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 8, 12 July 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr. j., Stonehouse who is seeking re-election as Hutt representative on the Education Board of Wellington District, has been at all times very active in watching the interests of the whole of the district. During his term of four years he has had to spend a considerable amount of time in coping with the many difficulties which have arisen owing to the rapid growth of the district. There is a big programme still ahead, and we believe Mr Stonehouse with his grip of educational matters will be of great assistance in. this direction. He has on all occasions, when notified by committees of their wants, placed their matters before the" Board and xeeeived every consideration.

The Methodist Church Trustees, fully alive to the responsibility of extending their work with the rapidly increasing i settlement, have recently erected two church rooms, one in the new settlement near White's Line and the other at Upper Hutt. The ladies ' guild and the Welfare Committee are making a combined effort •on evening next to provide some funds to meet the liability incurred and have arranged to hold a well stocked jumble sale in the school room. There are two ways in which you can help this worthy cause ; either by buying, or by sending along some iof your spare clothes to provide comfort for those who need them.

Those who use the Dental Clinic are reminded that there is a box in the rooms to receive donations from those who appreciate the services rendered. If those who receive attention there would not forget to drop a small contribution into the box there would be no difficulty in financing this splendid institution. '»

The Bowling, Tennis and Croquet Club's first ball which will be held in the Town Hall at the end of the month promises to be quite the social event of the season. The tickets are being freely applied for and an energetic committee is working hard to give everybody an enjoyable time. Allan's Orchestra, consisting of eleven performers, has been engaged and the decorations, with the lighting effects, will all combine to naake the Ball probably one of the most enjoyable held in the Hutt for several years.

The Hutt Electric House has just landed an Orion Vacuum cleaner. Bee our window.

Don't forget the three act comedy ''Jane," in aid of the Red Cross Society, in the Town Hall, Wellington, on Saturday and Monday, July 14th and 16th.

The Methodist Church are having a Jumble Sale in" aid of the Church Funds in Wesley Hall on Friday evening of this week, commencing at 7 o 'clock.

At the special meeting of the Board of Governors of the Hutt Valley High School on Monday, Mrs Teagle presented an ostrich egg and an emu egg for the school museum and Mrs Griffiths presented two handsomely bound volumes of standard works for the school to

library.

The Mayor (Mr. W. T. Strand), in referring to the extension of the shopping areas in the borough, said it would not be long before there were acres of shops all doing well.

When dealing with the Library 3Jei port at the Council meeting on Monday it was pointed out by Cr. Hobbs that the membership, instead of increasing, showed a decline in numbers. The Mayor stated that there was not so much reading done in the homes. People went in niore, for radio, and pictures, so did not want to read books. Sdon the members of Parliament would be able to do their business by radio and not be required to come t© Well- - ington. Sir A. Roberts —Whatfp blessing that would be. (Laughter).

The borough ranger reported to the CoTincil on Monday night that ,£ or past month 44 head of cattle had been impounded.

A considerable amount of miscellaneous inspection work has been done in the borough during the month in the matter of hedges, stables, Chinese.gardens re manure accumulation, and street obstructions. Nineteen notices were served in respect' of the above, and work has been carried out in accordance therewith. House numbering has been carried out in Knight's road and Awamutu block.

Mr. Rostron, the newly appointed assistant sanitary inspector has taken up ■•■ his duties in the borough. During the month 19 cases of infectious disease . were reported, viz., diphtheria 4, scarlet fever 7, T.B. 3, pneumonia influeunza 5. Fifteen of the cases were removed to the hospital.

During the month traffic patrol has been, carried out in the borough daily and on the evening of the 27th June, patrol was carried out from 7.30 to 10:30 with two cars, j During the month 18 cases of offences against the Traffic By-law were heard in the Magistrate's Court and convictions were recorded in 17 of them, and one case was adjourned.

A delightful concert programme has been arranged for 23rd inst by Mesdames Thomas and Whitelaw in aid of St. James' Church piano fund. Among the performers are such well known artsits as Miss C. Conlon, Miss Marie Brown, Mr Jas. Entwistle, Miss Gladys Smythe, Miss Jean Hoskinsson, Mr W. Dayies, Mr. Norman Aitken, Miss Nellie Amies and Misses Leone Holes and Miriama Heketa, the clever dancers.

The folowing candidates, both of Lower Hutt, have passed in the examination held under the Engineers ' Registration Act:—A completed pass in sections A, B, C, D. Brooker; passed sections A and B. H. J. L. Watton.

The executive of the Lower Hutt branch of the League of Mothers, has chosen for their meeting nest Thursday, July 19th in King George Hall at 2.30 p.m, a subject of paramount importance to parents and one not dealt with by any other branch 01 the League up to the present. The problem of dealing with children's reading, intelligently and sympathetically, is a very real one to parents in an age when it is difficult to discriminate between suitable and unsuitable literature for children who have access to so many avenues of thought. Mr Charles Wilson, ex-Parlia-mentary Librarian!, and the recognised authority on books in the Dominion, has kindly consented to deal with the subject, and all interested are asked to accept this as a personal invitation and to bring note books so that they may reap the full benefit of this fascinating and instructive afternoon.

The Mayor (Mr W. T. Strand) remarked at the Borough Council meeting that some of the Government land in connection with the Hutt development scheme had returned as much as £5000 an acre. / Attention is called in our advertising columns to the Collegians' Orchestra dance to be held in the Town Hall, Lo- / wer Hutt on Saturday, July 14. This talented band of six musicians are gaining a large range of popularity in the Hutt and all lovers of dancing are sure of a real night's enjoyment. The Black and White Variety Entertainers are putting on another of their bright and breezy vaudeville performances in the King George Theatre >> oiwMonday evening next. The proceeds o± the concert will be for the benefit of the Legion of Frontiersmen, Waiwhetu Troop. The final general meeting of the 1928 Gala will be held in the Hutt Council Chambers on Thursday, 19th July, to receive the report and statement of receipts and expenditure and for disposal of funds. All members of committee and workers are invited to attend. See advertisement in this, issue. v The Association Football Club's bazaar is being held in the King George Hall on July 27th. There will be a variety of stalls, cake, fancy, produce, sweet and soft drinks, monster jumble stall, etc., etc., and everything is to be very reasonably priced. Fishing Ponds will provide much fun for the kiddies and every prize will be a good one, while at night side shows etc will be in full swing. The secretary and^ treasurer, Mr Batchelor, 47 Pilmuir Street, will be pleased to hear from any of our readers who may desire to help the club in this effort. Any article or garment whatsoever will be saleable and same would be collected prior to the

bazaar.