Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 107, 27 July 1927, Page 12

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN'S Correspondent#.)

NEW LYNN RATES TO BE CONSIDERED A definite move has been made in regard to fixing this year's rates for yew I.ynn. Mr. W. G. Lovie, exchairman of the board, has given notice to move, in accordance with the Finance Committee’s report, that the board strike a consolidated rate of Sd in the £. CARPENTERS’ PARADISE NEW LYNN PROGRESS Members and ratepayers who attended last evening’s meeting of the New Lynn Town Board looked more or less bewildered when the clerk, Mr. Greenslade, submitted figures covering the building operations for the district for the 12-month period ended in June. The number of dwellings set down totalled 73. and the sum involved amounted to £48,000. During the past 14 days alone six permits for four houses and two garages of a total value of £2,754 have been issued.

BEAUTIFYING HUNTLY WORK OF SOCIETY The annual meting of the Huntly Horticultural and Beautifying Society took place on Monday evening. The retiring president, Mr. Geo. Shaw, in his address, announced that the membership of 61 at the close of last year’s business was increased to 144 financial members through the activity of the committee. . ~ _ ~ Four shows were held during the year and the exhibits generally well up to standard. Appreciation was expressed by Mr. Shaw at the displays by prominent growers, which had materially assisted toward the success of the shows. ... , , „ A lecture by Mr. W. H. Shepherd, of Glen Kden, had materially assisted local enthusiasts in the cultivation or daffodils. The various beautifying works in and around the town were enumerated and further projected improvements referred to. Special thanks were accorded Mrs. K. W. Bell for her services as assistant secretary on show days, the Huntly Band and the Press for sei vices rendered. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: president, Mr. R. W. Fairhurst; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. Geo. Shaw and F. Meek; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. VV. W. Edgerley; lion, auditor, Mr. J. Porteous; committee, Messrs. W. George, J. W. Robinson, T. Cox, A. Stewart, W. Alvey, H. Alder, M. Shepherd and H. Gainsford; beautifying committee, Messrs. Geo. Shaw, W. George, F. Meek and the secretary. The cottage garden competition is to be continued this year. The finances of the society showed a credit balance of £l4 and assets £32 12s 6d, with no liabilities. Discussion arose over the system, of allocating prizes, but members agreed that the large grower should not be discouraged, or it would spell disaster to the shows. The larger growers encouraged the smaller ones to improve their gardens and tendered useful in-

formation and guidance to advance the standard. It was agreed to hold an annual social in October. Mr. W. W. Edgerley was warmly congratulated on his untiring efforts in the capacity of secretary. NORTH AUCKLAND FARMERS SHAREHOLDERS MEETING At the shareholders’ meeting of the North Auckland Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Ltd., held on Saturday, the chairman, Mr. J. W. McAulay, intimated that the directors were of the opinion that the company was in a position to pay a dividend to preference shareholders, and that if the reconstruction proposals were duly confirmed this would no doubt eventuate. The intimation was received with applause. PAPAKURA BOWLING CLUB PLAY OH SUNDAY A recent decision arrived at at the annual Bowling Club meeting permitting Sunday play between the hours of one and five on Sunday after-noons, was the subject of consideration at a special meeting of the members on Monday evening. The meeting was presided over by the president, Mr. H. E. McEntee. The decision was strenuously opposed by several of the older members, one or two having resigned, and others threatening to do so. Mr. G. Boagey, in moving a resolution that the minute of the previous meeting permitting Sunday play be rescinded, said he did so because no notice had been given previously that such a matter was to be brought up. and this fact prevented some members who were and always would be against such a proposal from recording their votes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mogford. Mr. E. D. McLennan, M.P., and Mr. F. Lound, secretary, also spoke in favour of rescinding the motion.

The chairman, Mr. H. E. McEntee, said that as a matter of fact there was nothing in the rules to prevent Sunday play if the members so desired, and therefore the motion was unnecessary, and although he voted for the motion to permit Sunday play at the annual meeting he would nowvote to rescind it, as no motion was required to permit Sunday play. A vote was taken and the motion was rescinded by a majority of thre** votes. RAETIHI AMATEURS SCORE ANOTHER SUCCESS A very successful presentation of the farce, “It Pays to Advertise,” was given by the Raetihi Amateur Dramatic Society recently. The theatre was well filled, and the artists had a good reception. As the story of the play was unfolded roars of laughter and prolonged applause from a delighted and appreciative audience proved that the latest production was another “hit” to add to the list of

previous successes. The play was under the able direction of Dr. W. J. Feltham, and was performed in aid of the local branch of the Plunket Society. The cast was as follows: Mary Grayson, Mrs. Waldegrave; Johnson, Dr. TV. J. Feltham; Comtesse de Beaurien, Mrs. W. J. Feltham; Rodney Martin, R. B. Davies; Cyrus Martin, A. E. Urwin; Ambrose Peale, Tony Smith; Marie, Mrs. TVylds; William Smith, Dr. Feltham; Miss Burke, Mrs. Wylds; Donald McChesney, W. E. Waldegrave; Ellery Clark, Dr. Feltham; George Bronson, W. E. Waldegrave. The principal roles were allotted to Messrs. Davies, Urwin, and Smith, and Mesdames Waldegrave and Feltham. At the conclusion of the performance the players were greeted with sustained applause, and were presented with many gifts of boxes of chocolates, bouquets, etc. The Raetihi orchestra rendered incidental niLisic during the eveming, which greatly added to the enjoyment of the entertainment.

KAITAIA HOSPITAL HELPING THE FUNDS The Kaitaia hospital is nearing completion, and the Kaitaia Theatrical Club gave a play, “Circumstances Alter Cases,” on Friday, in aid of the fund for furnishings. It was a delightful production. Mr. Mick Goldsbro was very droll as Count Donnerwetter, and Miss TVattridge gave a very fine performance as Mrs. Newesbury. The whole performance was very capably produced by Mr. R. H. Walker. With the Government subsidy, the fund will benefit to the extent of £7O. The club proposes further and more ambitious productions this winter. MUSICAL EXAMINATIONS WHANGAREI CANDIDATES The practical examination in connection with Trinity College of Music, London, was held at St. Joseph’s Convent, Whangarei, by Mr. G. Vincent, visiting examiner, and concluded yesterday. Successful candidates in the senior grade were:—Eileen Norris, Vita Kelly, Margaret O’Neill, Beryl Crawford. Intermediate Grade: Muriel Marrell. Honours: Irene Dobson. Junior Grade: Catherine Mcßae. Honours: Izona Harden, Lorraine I Ramsey, Marjorie Alexander, Gwladys Laurie, Pauline Smith, Lawrence McBeth, Meryl Haynes. Preparatory Grade: Phyllis Boreham (honours).

TE AWAMUTU NEWS VETERINARY WORK “Veterinary Work and Practice” was the title of an instructive lecture given by Mr. C. V. Dayus, M.R.C.V.S., Government veterinary officer, at Te Awamutu on Friday evening. Dealing with abortion, Mr. Dayus stressed the fact that with very rare exception this trouble was highly contagious. It was impossible of being cured or prevented by any use of disinfectants. The only way to control the disease is by isolation for a period of at least six weeks. Mammitis was the next subject taken, and here again without exception the contagious chp-fu'' stressed, and the imperative need of

isolation of affected animals was urged as the only sure means of checking infection. The subject of milk fever was also dealt with. At the conclusion of the lecture Mr. Dayus was heartily thanked for his address, and the plain and easily understood way in which he had spoken. He was unanimously requested to again in the near future give a similar lecture. Young lambs are already appearing in the Honikiwi and Paewhenua districts. In a few isolated cases a small number of lambs were born several days ago at Honikiwi, which has always been considered good country for early lambs. SALE OF PEDIGREE HERD PAPATOETOE HERD A very successful sale of pedigree Jersey stock was held at Paputoetoe yesterday, on account of Mr. W. McGowan, who has decided to give up dairying, prior to sub-dividing his property. There was a good attendance of buyers and all lots were sold with the exception of three, viz., Ashlyn Lorna, Ashlyn Rose, and Cathie’s Lord. Top price was made by Ashlyn Maid, 56 gns., and Ashlyn Nancy, 50gns. In all 25 lots were, disposed of at a total price of 6331gn5., the average being

PARTISAN PARADE PUKEKOHE BAND CENSURED Exception was taken by the Pnkekohe Borough Council at a meeting on Monday evening, to the municipal band having played at the Orange Lodge parade. The Mayor, Mr. John Routly, considered it improper for an organisation, whose instruments belonged to the public, to take part in a highly-par-tisan function. He moved that a letter be sent to the band desiring it to refrain from attendance at such functions. Mr. J. Bcllhouse seconded, pro forma. Messrs. F. J. Morrow and J. P. Rae thought the band had attended just as it would at a church bazaar or other function, and probably accepted the engagement without going into the question. Mr. Bellhouse understood that the band was paid for its services, and probably accepted the engagement to earn money, as at other engagements. It was a delicate point, that lent itself to faction fighting. Some people might object to the band playing at the races, he said, because they objected to horseracing. Mr. Rae added that probably the younger members of the band knew nothing of the history that led to the Orange movement, and thought that nothing should be done which might result in their probing into the matter. The Mayor considered that church bazaars and races were more of a public fuinction than the parade in question, which tended to ruffle the feelings of one section of the community. The motion was carried.