LOCAL and GENERAL.

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 7, 10 July 1930, Page 7

LOCAL and GENERAL.

At a meeting-of the Hutt Eiver Board thi&ffi&Sj&ap made feeling reference to the de&tii of the Bight Hon. Sir Joseph Ward, and a motion of condolence was passed io hi 3 relatives; . r . . v; "' .* The neirt Association Football Dance will be held '.- : 'on} Saturday, July 12th, whUe a fbrjfcnigit later is the date for the Grand Dance for the Unemployed Relief Fund. ■ Mr.iC. B. Robinson, of Whites Line supplies the following: — The rainfall for the month of June was 1.96 inches. Rain- fell on 13 days, the maximum being.44 inches on the 11th. t " Mrs*. 3V-r. Boyle-Barclay, the well ■known teacher of elocution, singing, piano and harmony, has removed from iS2Main Street to 10' Downer Street, ■whore she wild be plea&cd to interview pupils. Mrs Boyle Barclay has an ad■vcrtiseinent in this issue. ■ On'Wfdne.sclay, July 1 t>tli, a conceTt ;!.'iil mystery banquet will be held in •St. JSre-phen's Hall, Woburn Road, at 7.45 p.m. The . young ladies of the ehurr-h will, present a play and wellknown art.-sist will 'contribute to the i.'Vi.'nhig's enjoyment. All arc welcome. Little's are certainly entering into tlte reduction method of clearing stocks with, gusto. Apparently it is necessary to have, stocks down to a .specified minimum., in order to make room for ■ the new season's goods. We learn that on t'liis account there are some really TvortJh. while bargains to be had-at this store. The local office for the Government 'oivses on the Hutt-Wellingtbn service, has been transferred from the Petone railway crossing to the corner of Pre- ! toria Street and High Street. This arrangement will remove the danger of drivers being obliged to pull np across 1 r-he railway line, and will be much more e-onvenient in many ways. The Trinity Congregational Community Song- Club will hold a "community sing" in the ciiureh hail Central 'Terrace.' to-night, July 10th at 7.30 p.m. Mr. Charles Leyland will be the leader, and a splendid orchestra will Jea.d the singing. All those who. wish to spend a -happy hour are cordially invited to take part in the singing of all the popular songs.

It was reported at the meeting of the Bouilcott School Comjnittee on Monday evening that Cabinet has authoris- < : the addition of two new class rooms for the school. "

Our attention has been drawn to the uanger exists in High Street on Saturday evenings when the sports results are being- posted. The crowd not only block the footpath but it extends into the middle of the road.way and endangers life. It has been suggested ■that this matter should receive the attention, either of the Police or of the "borough tTaflic inspectors.