Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 111, 1 August 1927, Page 12

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN’S Correspondents.J

BUILDINGS FOR NEW LYNN

! MOVE 3Y FORESTERS The Ancient Order of Foresters is extending its activities so far as New Lynn is concerned. This is in accord- ! ance with a building programme, embodying the erection of two or four shops and dwellings in the suburban area. Tenders -are at present being called for same. HOBSONVILLE FIRE SERIOUS LOSS A disastrous fire occurred on Saturday night at Mr. Levy’s farm. The big barn was totally destroyed. Machinery, tools and seed were burnt. Mr. Levy estimates his loss at over £3,000. DAIRY COMPANY ELECTION The nomination of Mr. George Smith, of Huntly, for the south-west district of the N.Z. Co-op. Dairy Company’s directorate has given universal satisfaction in the Lower Waikato. Though often approached, Mr. Smith has been compelled to decline former requests of a similar nature A practical, sound farmer, handling 200 cows himself, he has been interested in the dairying business ever since the inception of the N.Z. Co-op. Dairy Company. In addition he is a member of the Waikato Council, Government representative on School of Mines Council, chairman of Huntly High School and holds other public offices pertaining to the progress of the Waikato. A. AND P. SOCIETY MEETINGS MORRINSVI.'-LE An increase of £33 in entry fees this year was shown in the balancesheet presented to the Morrinsville A. and P. Society at its annual meeting. The gate takings also showed an increase of £2l and the overdraft a slight decrease. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr. C. H. Macmillan, M.P.; president, Mr. P, S. Philpott; vice-presidents, Messrs. McNaughton and O. M. Glynn: committee, Messrs. J. Anderson, E. Bodmin, J. H. Geddes, J. Goodwin, G. Howie, E. Harvey, G. Irvine, J. E. Leeson, C. S. Leggatt, F. J. Marshall, C. McDavitt, H. Miller, C. Neater, W. H. Robertson, R. C. Saxon, J. J. Seales, N. Scott, J. B. Thomas, F. Thomas, T. Turner. A. I. Walker, F. H. Hardy, J. M. Allen, W. J. Aitken; auditor, Mr. E. McGregor. RANGITIKEI The balance-sheet presented to the annual meeting of the Rangitikei A. and P. Association, Taihape, showed a credit balance of £l4 19s 4d, with an excess of assets over liabilities of £341 13s Bd. The following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr. W. S. Glenn; president, Mr. J. W. Williams; vicepresidents. Messrs. A. McColl, J. Law, W. R. Anderson and R. Wilkie; committee, Messrs. H. S. Tobeck. A. R. Fannin, C. A. Stewart, Jas. Webb, J. Ormond, A. K. Overton, R P. Marsh, A. Crawford, A. T. Moore, D. E. Boon, J. Gilchrist, B. C. Fitzherbert; treasurer, Mr. C. L. Dymock; auditor, Mr. C. Masters. TAURANGA NEWS BUILDING SOCIETY AUCTION The Tauranga Oddfellows have been making the winter evenings pleasant for their members and friends by holding a series of “five hundred” card parties. The third one was held in the Denver Tea Rooms on Thursday evening and was largely attended. Mrs. Carswell was the winner of the women’s prize and Mr. J. Griffin the men’s. After supper had been served the party broke up, having spent a most enjoyable evening. On Tuesday evening the Tauranga Fire Brigade held its first run in the competition for the Randle Cup for 1927-28, the result being: Fireman H. Hartnett, 1; Fireman H. Bickers, 2; Fireman W. Padlie, 3. Eight members of the brigade competed. The Tauranga Co-operative Building Society held a special general meeting on Thursday. The chairman of directors, Mr. B. C. Robbins, presided and in referring to the financial position of the society stated it to be very satisfactory. Subscriptions were being well maintained. The object of the meeting was for the appropriation of £SOO by auction. The sum of £24 per £IOO was realised. The society has had 18 appropriations and has thus distributed the sum of £7,800. A fair number of young men attended a public meeting on Friday evening, convened to consider forming a gymnasium club. The Rev. C. A. Jordan occupied the chair. It was decided to form an organisation to be called the Tauranga Gymnasium Club. The subscription was fixed at 15s for senior and 10s for junior members. The election of officers, except the secretary was left over till the next meeting, and in the meantime Mr. J. Finn will act as secretary and treasurer. Messrs. H. Bickers. Hardy-Teasey and Leslie were appointed a committee to inquire about gear and report at next meeting. NORTHERN DAIRYING BAY OF ISLANDS CO. About 80 suppliers attended the annual meeting of the Bay of Islands Dairy Company at Ohaewai on Wednesday. The report presented stated the “directors have pleasure in congratulating the shareholders upon having put up a record output for the company, the make of butter being 84 tons odd more than the previous season, and exceeding the previous record season of 1924-25 by one ton. The balance to credit of profit and loss account, which includes butter on hand on May 31, is £5,099 odd. A further penny per lb over the second pool, November to April, is due to be paid to the company about July 10. This, added to the above credit balance, will provide for a progress payment of 23d per lb over nine months, viz., September 1 to May 31, which will be paid ou.t about July 20, and a final settlement made when the whole of the season’s butter is cleared. A pleasing feature of the year’s operations is the reduction in cost of working expenses compared with the previous year, namely, cream collection, fuel, wages, and transit charges to f.0.b., which reflects great credit on the efficient management of the factory. The report, however, expressed regret that more advantage had not I been taken of herd-testing facilities. ; Messrs. Hingston and Dixon were reelected to the directorate. J

HAMILTON RAINFALL

TWENTY-FOUR WET DAYS The rainfall recorded during July at Hamilton was 6.85 inches, rain falling on 24 days. The maximum fall of I. inches occurred on July 25. DEALING WITH REFUSE HENDERSON CALLS TENDERS | Several reasons have influenced the ! Henderson Town oßard in moving in i the direction of instituting a nightj soil service in the district. The most j important of these, of course, is the fact that the district is minus the modern method of dealing with the refuse; secondly, the fact that the popLilation is steadily on the increase; and thirdly, increased building activi- , ties. The board is at present inviting tenders for the collection and disposal of refuse from 250 services. LITERARY CLUB EVENING AT PAPATOETOE The third meeting of the session of the preparation club of the Papatoetoe Literary and Debating Society was held in St. George’s Hall on Friday evening, when there was a good attendance of both members and friends present. The first portion of the programme consisted of the rendering of J. M. Barrie’s playette entitled “The Twelve Pound Look,” the principal roles being taken by Miss E. M. Morey, as “Lady Sims”; Miss Gladys Donnell, as “Katie”; Mr. W. M. McFarland, as “Sir Harry Sims”; and Mr. H. E. G. Matthews as “The Butler.” The entertainment met with the full approval of the audience. The remainder of the evening was spent in humorous reading and impromptu speeches. Miss E. M. Morey, Mr. H. Owen, Mr. E. C. Franklin and Miss M. Taylor gave readings. Impromptu speeches were given by Mr. E. C. Franklin (“The Savage Is Happier Than The Civilised Man”) and Mr. H. Owen (“Modern Drama”). DEVONPORT ORPHAN CLUB ENTERTAINS VISITORS Devonport Orphan Club had a most successful evening on Saturday, when Past-President J. Armstrong presided. Among the official visitors were: President Farrell and the executive of the Pukekohe Club; President Wood and the executive of the Papakura Club, and Secretary Arthur Wilson, of Club. As the chairman was formerly identified with the teaching profession, the invitees included several gentlemen prominent in educational matters, including Professor Patterson. Professor M. Walker, Mr. Littlejohn, headmaster, Takapuna Grammar School, Mr. G. Hogan, Mr. R. Johnson, Mr. J. Park, Mr. Oliver, Mr. Wardle and Mr. H. Johnson. Messrs. Farrell and Woods acknowledged the invitation extended to kindred clubs and Professor Patterson expressed the thanks of the nonofficial visitors. The orchestra under Mr. F. H. Gribbin was in great form, rendering “lolanthe,” “Two Brass Men,” and “Stars and Stripes.” Concert items were supplied by Mr. E. Sutherland, Captain Gibbons, Mr. R. Simpson, Professor Maxwell Walker, Messrs. D. Black. R. Yates, A. Scott, Crowther, and Richardson. ROADS AND PIGS OPOTIKI PROBLEMS In many parts of New Zealand wild pigs are becoming a real menace to the farmers, and steps are being taken by the Government to assist in the destruction of the pests. Wild pigs are fairly common in the Opotiki County, in some instances great numbers being seen together. Several property-owners have notified pig-shooters that they will be prosecuted if seen shooting pigs on their properties. It is understood that it has been found necessary to take this action owing to the indiscriminate firing by some of the sportsmen, it being considered dangerous to the stock to allow the shooting to continue. It is unfortunate that settlers have been forced to take this step, as the pigs at lambing time cause a great deal of trouble among the newly-born lambs. • The Bay of Plenty Electric-Power Board will soon commence to cart the heavj*- concrete poles for the power lines in the Whakatane and Opotiki counties. It is feared that the heavy carting will cause considerable damage to the main highways, and as a result the roads are likely to deteriorate unless there is increased expenditure. Since the Main Highways Board came into power the main county roads, other than main highways, have steadily deteriorated, and it is now felt that the Highways Board should take over the maintenance of the highways throughout New Zealand, as it is impossible for the county ratepayers to keep the roads in good repair under the present system. The burden is too heavy already, and it is impossible to further increase the rates to pay for increased expenditure on the main highways.