H.V. HARRIERS

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 2, 6 June 1929, Page 6

H.V. HARRIERS

The local club to the number of 30 runners including eight lady members, journeyed to Brooklyn on Saturday at the invitation of the Olympic Club. The trail of four miles was something different to what our members had been aeeustomed to,, being chiefly composed of steep hills such as Koro Koro, but nevertheless an enjoyable time was spent. The lady runners led by J. Goodall and the Hadley brothers were first away followed by the men divided- into two packs. Jlrom the Fallen Soldiers' Monument a splendid view of the South Island and the whole of Wellington was obtained. A run-in, over the last half mile resulted in Or Campbell finishing first, D. Matson (H.V.H.) second, and P. Wilson third. The lady runners and the Hadley brothers surprised the town members by completing the course and finishing so fresh. After the run a refreshing afternoon tea was provided to which the members did full justice. Upon entering the hall the lady members received a rousing reception. Mr Perston, President of the Olympic Club in wel--oimng the Hutt "Valley Harriers said it was a pleasure to his club to. be able to return a little hospitality, for in past 'years the visitors had entertained their members at the Hutt Park. He contended that there was not enough of these inter-club runs and sincerely hoped that the two clubs would continue .to meet in these friendly runs. Mr J. Goodall, on behalf of the local club expreesed their sincere thanks and appreciation for the hospitality extended to them and .endorsed the remarks of-Mr Perston in regard to inter-club runs and trusted that before the season closed that they would meet again. He especially thanked the ladies of the Olympic -Club'for providing afternoon tea. Three rousing cheers were given by.the Hutt Valley Harriers to which the town members responded '-nthusiastically.

At the invitation of Mr Hadley (President of the local club) Hutt Valley Harrier runs next Saturday wi.lbe at Stokes Valley. Bus. leaves Petone Post Office at 1.45 sharp.

When the Assessment Court sat at Lower Hutt on Tuesday morning to consider objections to the recent Government revaluation of Lower Hutt properties, there was only one objection forthcoming. Francis E. Wright, objected to a valuation of £1010 on his property nortk of the Cuba Street road" ramp on the ground that the ramp had reduced the value of the land. The valuation was sustained. . .^ A woman whose husband.was out of work and who had to appeal for help, when questioned recently about her smoking habits (reports the Auckland "Star") said-that it was quite true wten her husband was in constant work that she sometimes smoked a packet of cigarettes a day, but since dull* times came she had reduced that-to one packet a1 week/and she thought no one wouldv object to that, as smoking had become almost second nature of some women. Men, she said, smoked in good times nnd bad times, and she thought that no difference should be made between the sexes in that respect.