CORDIAL FAREWELLS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 85, 1 July 1927, Page 12

CORDIAL FAREWELLS

Mr. R. V. Hull, who for the past 13 years has been a member of the firm of Dalgety and Co. in Te Kuiti, and who is severing his connection with that firm, left on Thursday to take up his residence in Auckland. Prior to leaving he was farewelled by members of the staff and was presented with a salad bowl by Mr. Kennedy, on behalf of the firm. Mr. Hull was also entertained at a “smoko” by the Te Kuiti Football Club and fellow sportsmen. TARIFF ON POTATOES A well attended meeting of Pukekohe potato-growers was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. O. Heerdegen presiding. The following resolution was carried: “That this meeting of Franklin potato*'' growers emphatically protests against the importation of Australian potatoes in New Zealand, and points out that if the importation continues growers will be forced to market potatoes at well under the cost of production. Australia prohibited New Zealand potatoes without any sound reason, and in 1923 growers were faced with the same unfair competition. As the Commonwealth protects its small farmers, surely ours can do the same, and give us fair British play.” It was decided to forward copies of the resolution to the Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of Customs, the Minister of Railways, Mr. E. I). McLennan, M.P., Chambers of Commerce, and other interested bodies. Messrs. O. Heerdegen, C. H. Mason, E. J. Campbell, P. Millar and F Perkins were appointed a committee to resuscitate the Pukekohe District Produce Growers’ Association. PUKEKOHE ORPHANS Much success attended the Pukekohe Orphans’ Club function held last evening, when the president, Bro. E. G. Sutherland, and members of the Onehunga Orphans’ Club were the official guests. Vice-president Bro. H. H. O’Loughlen presided. Musical, vocal, and instrumental numbers were contributed by the orchestra, Bros. E. Marks, McLellan, Brown, R. Yates, Duncan Black, Souster and Captain Gibbons. The next function will be held on July 21, when the Papakura Orphans’ Club will be the guests, and vice-president Bro. F. Perkins will preside. TAURANGA FIRE BOARD A report presented by the superintendent of the Tauranga Fire Board yesterday pointed out the need for a more powerful motor reel. The estimates for the nine months ending March 31, 1928, were adopted, the principal items being: Wages and salaries, £180; new fire alarm system, £150; part cost of a proposed new motor reel, £l5O. It was decided to instal a “White” alarm system of six boxes, and to make inquiries in regard to replacing the present motor reel. The question of pensions or gratuities to retiring firemen was discussed, and it was considered that any such scheme should be a Dominion one. GALE AT TAURANGA A strong easterly gale sprang up during last night at Tauranga, accompanied by very heavy rain squalls. The gale is still in force.