LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 43, 3 April 1930, Page 7

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

My. C. *B. Robinson of Whites Line aupplies ttie following:— The rainfall for the month, of March was 44 points. Rain fell on two days only, 35 points ion March 21 and 9 points on Mard 23rd.

Methodists and otiteTS interested 5a Missions are reminded of the Missionary gathering at the. Methodist Church to-night, when the gifted young Solomon Islander, Gina, will sing and speak. On, Suiday morning tiie Rev H.VbyceJ * pioneer missioner from the Heathen Island of Bougarnville in the "Western. Solomons, will preach at th,e Methodist Ohureh. In the evening the Rev. G. H. Olds will conduct Ms farewell service, prior to leaving f or^ Invercargill.

The Waiwetu Golf Club's season -»ras officially opened by the President (Mr. Gr. Cook)," on Saturday last, when 45 pairs participated in a Mixed Canadian Foursome. Weather conditions were perfect and some good cards were returned, the winners proving to be Mr and Mrs Hosie, 'who returned a card of 2 up: The weekly Ball Competition was won by Mr. A.' P. Tosswill, who, oft* a handicap of 18, returned a card of 70 nett. ' ''

in order to copejwith tJieIdemands of the growing busineiSs • the '''iLiberjty Baby Shop" has; transferred its business to more attractive ■ premises in Daily's Buildings, 200: High\ Street. A spl on did assor tmerit- children's ' wear has been stocked for" the opening '..of. the- new premises; also, a good assrtjacnt of wools, eottoijs, etc., are offered at'attractive prices. "■,;; .

A...Jumble Sale will b,e -held in the Waiwhetu iilethodist Qhureh Hjall on Saturday afternoon -next." Dnatipns of saleable articles 4,wi1l be gratefully re-

-eeived

In the report of the Hutt.Park Cbminittee's meeting mention is made' of •bad language "being used by erieketer* playing: on the ground. Members uf the local; erieket club wish'to point out* that this has rip connection with the or-' ganised club games on the Recreation grounds. The Hutt Park is a picnic ground and must <nd£ be confused with the ißorougnEecreation Ground. Tha cricketers referred to aTe probably members of _ various "house teams which play week-end games on the trot*, ting course.

The Levia. Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society has issued an invitation to Mr. AsSheton Harbord to produce their next show for them. Mr Harbord is the producer' of our lbeal Dramatic and Operatic Society and iv is a matter for congratulation that vr© should have with -us a man with his experience and capabilities. The offer he has received is consequent upon a recent visit of the Hutt Valley Drama' tic and Operatic Society to Levin when they presented the comedy Happened to Jones. JJ The Levin Society 'a committee was so impressed with t2ie performance that they approached Mr. Harbord in Ms dressing room on the

stage after the show and asked kirn if ho would produce their v noxt production.. This speaks well for both, the producer and the talented society, of which the Hutt should be proud.