HIKUTAIA NOTES.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4412, 10 May 1922, Page 2

HIKUTAIA NOTES.

(By Scrutator.) - ELECTRIC LIGHTING. The installation of the electric light into private houses is proceeding apace. The work seems to be fairly evenly divided between Mr Battson, Thames, and the Powers Board. A THE 8., T., AND C. CLUB. At a meeting of the executive c'onfmitteC of the Hikutaia Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club held on Wednesday evening, Mr W. H. Alley presiding, the. grounds superintendent (Mr H. Morrison) reported tliat the work on the bowling green had advanced tp the levelling stage, and that, given good weather, the ground would be ready for the grass seed about the end of the fallowing week. The new roller, which had arrived, and was ,in use, had already proved a most valuable acquisition. The excavation of the tennis cour.ts had been suspended until the necessary work on the bowling, green was finished. S A committee consisting of the chairman (Mr W. H. Alley), the secretary (Mr J. Elliot), and Messrs Ai, W. Alley F. Maxwell, and H. Morrison, was elected to secure the timber needed for a pavilion. The secretary reported that the memorial gates fund was increasing, and thatj information as to the cost and specimens , of gates, and granite or marble tablets was being sought. SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION. The architect of the Auckland Education Board, Mr J. Farrell, visited Hikutaia on Thursday last, when he was met by Mr.l. Robinson, as representing the school committee. Mr Farrell’s mission was to consult <ll9 committee on the question pf accommodation for teaching purposes while the additions to the school were beingmade The liall committee, if} such body existed; had made no definite reply to the communications addressed to them, so that it would be imperative to make arrangements with the committee of St. Mary’s Church,' with, a view to utilise that building while further accommodation would necessitate the erection of a -marquee in the playground, MEMORIAL GATES FUND. There was a very large attendance at the pictures last Thursday evening, when the “free proceeds” of the entertainment were generously donated to the Memorial Gates Fund by •Messrs Woods and Jennings, of. Paeroa. The knowledge that the cause was a worthy one went far to compensate the audience for tjh'e somewhat disappointing nature of the films screened—a disappointment that caused more regret to the donors than to’the patrons of‘the show. SOCIAL AND EUCHRE. The social and euchre tournament . organised by the ladies’ committee of . the Tennis and Croquet Clubs in aid of the memorial gates fund is dated for the 11th inst. OF WEATHER, Colds and juvenile ailments of various kinds, as well as a sort of low fever which induces a high temperature/loss of appetite, and a feeling of extreme lassitude, are generally pre- ’ .valenj. MEDICAL INSPECTION, x .It the instance of Dr. Davies, the Government Medical , Inspector of Schools, toothi-brush drill has been commenced at the school. The pupils appear to enjoy the innovation, on the success of. which It is too early tp make, as yet, ahy pronouncement. . SHOOTISTS’ BAGS. Judging by results both pheasants and qu.ail appear to be scarce ' throughout the Hikutaia district. birds <o one gun (Mr A. /Robinson's) is, so far, the biggest bag pf the former reported. Most of those who went put after duck were more fortunate. One party secured fifty-nine -brace, while another party shot 39 brace of ducks, several swans, and quite a number of pukeko. It is said that illicit shoo is rampant, and that, despite the endeavours of the rangers, who are keeping a strict watch and are on the alert, the protected (sic.) pigeon is anything but. immune from tthe attentions of the wily and wary poachers,

RECOGNITION. In recognition of the pluck arid en'durance displayed by Jack Latidon, the little chap who in the half-mile race held in connection' with the school sports ran first until he reached the straight, Mesdames W. H. Alley, J; and Elliot and 'Mi* P. Corbett presented him with a substantial prize. Mrs Martin’s kindly action in providing the prizes for the babies’ race was also greatly appre-. ciated. PERSONAL. His many friends will regret to learn that owing to ill-health Mr G. Collins leaves Hikutaia for a trip to Australia on Friday next. After on extended /isti to Auckland and the Waikato, Mrs A. WAlley returned 'home on Saturday. Mis? Frost, aif;ter a ten-days’ visit to Christchurch, has resumed duty at the school. Messrs Maxwell and Littlejohn left on Monday’s express for Rptbrua, where they intend to spend the next fortnight. _'. ' ’ - - - --