Dannevirke News

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 22, 27 January 1937, Page 2

Dannevirke News

“Has the resignation of Cr. A. Haines from tho Borough Council been before the council?” asked Cr. D. T. Glover at tho meeting of the Dannevirke Borough Council. Tho Mayor (Mr. E. Gibbard) explained that the resignation was received by the returning officer, who apart from his office as town clerk, had to take prompt steps to fill tho vacancy. “I think it would bo very nice if wo were to write to Mr. Haines expressing our appreciation of tho interest he took in borough affairs while a member of tho council,” Lis Worship added. He had much pleasure in moving in this direction. .This was seconded by Cr. J. E. Tyler, and carried unanimously. Advico has been received that Mr. W. I. Coombs, son of Mrs. A. M. Combs,

of Dannevirke, ha 3 passed the final of tho degree for Bachelor of Arts. Mr. Combs is an ex-pupil of Danncvirko High School.

Mr. H. A. Henderson, of tho Dannevirke High School staff, passed in History 111 and Economics II for the Bachelor of Arts degree, according to cabled university examination results from England.

The payout of tho proceeds of the second wool salo at Napier on January 16, to take place on Saturday next, is expected to total about £690,000 —the biggest amount realised in this province for many years. Approximately 30,000 bales were sold, and the average price per bale is reckoned to bo £23. The rule among brokers is to pay out their cheques to growers 14 days after the wool is sold. Next Saturday, therefore, considerably more than half a million pounds wil bo circulated throughout Hawko's Bay.

Two letters were read at the meeting of tho Dannevirke Borough Council expressing appreciation at the prompt measures taken by the council to repair the damage to the water race following the heavy rain recently and also to boil tho water required for human use. “It is very satisfactory to have clear water running again so soon after the damage to our water race,” wrote Mr. E. E. Prior. ‘ ‘ Cordial congratulations to yourselves and your workmen on the efficient repair to our excellent water supply.” The other communication was from tho Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce, also expressing complete satisfaction at the measures taken, the secretary (Mr. Walter Dobson) as a former member of the council, associating himself with tho sentiments expressed by the chamber. Councillors considered it was very nice to have the letters, which were formally received.

A FIVE POUND FINE IF COUNCILLORS DO NOT VOTE. THE MAYOR'S REMINDER, “There does not seem to be much ginger to-night,” said the Mayor (Mr. E. Gibbard) at the meeting of the Dannovirke Borough Council, when there was a very feeble response when a vote was taken on the voices on a resolution that had been tabled. Subsequently there was a greatly improved volume on a similar occasion. “That's better,” his Worship remarked, adding that there was provision for a £5 fine if a councillor did not record his vote. This brought Cr. D. T. Glover promptly to his feet to give an explanation as to why he had not voted on a matter which was before the council some weeks ago. “As you all know/' he said, “I am never afraid to cast my vote whether in committee, or in open council,” he added. TRAINING OF PILOTS AT DANNEVIRKE AERODROML RESTjMED YESTERDAY Mr. K. R. Johnson, who was appoiu ed instructor to the Wairarapa-Ruahino Aero Club iu succession to Flying Officer J. R. Buckeridge, arrived at the Dannevirke aerodrome yesterday morning in the Moth 'plane ZK—ACD to commence training several local aspirants for A pilot's license. The instructor and the aeroplane will be stationed hero for some weeks, flying every day if tho weather permits. A meeting of pupils, intending pupils and all interested is to be held. POWER BOARD’S ATTITUDE TO STREET LIGHTING The finance committee reported to the meeting of the Dannevirke Borough Council that the following letter was received from the secretary of the Dannevirke Electric Power Board in response to the council's further representations regarding improved street lighting system: — “I havo to acknowledge receipt of yours of tho 22nd inst., in the above connection and in reply would advise that this matter was again discussed by my board at its last meeting. In regard to the guaranteed life of the lamps I was instructed to advise you that the board is unable to go beyond the guar antee offered by tho manufacturers, as after 1500 hours' use the lamps would commence to lose their efficiency. 1 was also instructed to advise that there was at present a lamp being manufactured that would give even better service and cost considerably less than the lamps proposed to be installed. It is therefore considered that in the meantime it would be better for all concerned to defer this matter until these