Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 121, 12 August 1927, Page 12

Province and Suburb

——————- (From THE SUN'S'Correspondents.)

KAMO SPRINGS COST OF MAINTENANCE j A statement was made at the meeting of the Whangarei Hospital Board that ownership of the Kamo Springs property had cost the board £SOO last year. This gave cause for investigation. with the result that the following facts were gathered: The outgoing payments for 10 months ended July 31 certainly approximated £SOO. Against that, however. has to be reckoned cash paid by the board to the springs account for maintenance of the old men at the home there, amounting to £506 ISs 4d. The board recovered £312 11s Id of that amount by collection of old-age pensions, leaving £194 7s 3d to be legitimately credited to the springs account. Further, last year the cost of renovations to the baths, chargeable to maintenance account, totalled £ISS ISs, while provision of the dormitory cost £sl 4s. That made a total of £431 9s 3d. and the balance of expenditure was for such items as insurance, telephones and labour for filling in ditches and similar works It is therefore clear that the statement made that there was a loss of £SOO for the year was not carefully considered, in view of the facts concerning revenue as disclosed above. ROTORUA FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL BALL The Rotorua Volunteer Fire Brigade held its annual ball and 500 card tournament in the Peerless Hall on Wednesday evening. The popularity of this mid-winter function was again attested by the large attendance which this year established a record, 350 people being present. The decorations were as usual most attractive and aided by excellent music furnished by the “K” Boys’ Orchestra the ball proceeded with a swing. Twenty-five card tables were fully occupied throughout the evening and the tournament resulted in prizes being won by Mesdames Dunbar and Sheriff (ladies) and Mrs. Brother, playing as a man, and Mr. Gillette (gentlemen’s). The waltzing competitions were won by Mrs. Carnachan and Mr. Penn. During the evening Dr. Bertram, honorary surgeon to the brigade, was presented with a framed certificate in recognition of three years’ valued professional work. Fireman Briggs was awarded a five years’ medal and Foreman Tucker w r ith a two years’ bar, the latter signalising the completion of 22 years of service. BEAUTIFYING WHANGAREI WORKS PROGRAMME On "Wednesday a meeting took place in the mayor’s room at the Whangarei Municipal Buildings at which members of the recently reconstructed Whangarei Beautifying Society and a committee appointed by the borough council attended. Those present, under the chairmanship of the Mayor, Mr. L. J. Brake, were Mesdames Foote. Given and Pickmere, Crs. Meikle, Tibbits, Curtis and Brainsby, and Messrs. Hosking, Morgan, Jackson and Mitchell, secretary. Those present discussed the possibility of improving the aprpoaches to Mair Park, and the Coronation Reserve, and also provision of better access to Dobbie Park. It was decided, after some proposals had been submitted, to hold another meeting on Friday evening, and meanwhile Messrs. Morgan, surveyor, and Archer, borough engineer, will prepare a scheme to be submitted. Mr. W. U. Timewell and Mrs. Price both intimated that they were unable to carry on as members of the executive, and Mrs. Armstrong and Mr. F. Higginson were elected in their stead. HIKURANGI PIG FARM SHAREHOLDERS CRITICAL At the meeting of the Hikurangi Dairy Company yesterday, the pig farmer came in for considerable discussion. The working account showed a loss of £233 for the year. Mr. Mcßreen asked if the directors had not received an offer of £250 a year for a five years’ lease. The chairman replied that they had received this offer and also another offer of £2OO a year for five years, one of the conditions of the latter being the effecting of £ 300 worth of permanent improvements during the period of the lease. Both offers had been turned down. “So you actually lost £233 as per balance sheet—£2oo rental and £3OO in improvements,” said Mr. Mcßreen. The Chairman: “Oh, no.” “You have actually lost £733 this year on the proposition,” retorted Mr. Mcßreen. The chairman said the farm had been placed under the complete control of Mr. Hodgson this year, and Mr. Dickie, the manager, who was a good worker and an honest man, would work under his direction. At a later stage in the meeting Mr. Mcßreen said it was time they called in an expert to advise them how the farm should be run, and suggested that the Agricultural Department be asked to allow Mr. Gorringe to come up. The Chairman: “Oh, we’ve had him.” Mr. Mcßreen: “Have you, well we didn’t know anything about it.” The Chairman: “We don't tell you all that we are doing or you would be as wise as ourselves.” (Laughter.) Mr. Mcßreen then moved that the secretary write to the Agricultural Department and ask for the loan of Mr. Gorringe to advise them. The motion, however, lapsed for want of a seconder and the next business was proceeded with. DEATH AT WHANGAREI

MR. CHARLES ECCLES S° m l, clays ago Mr. Charles William Eccles ' a w-ell-known business man in the North of Auckland, aged 43 years, was admitted to the Whangarei Hospital suffering from pneumonia, and he passed away in that inmorning. at °' Clock yesterday was the eldest son of Mrs. John Eccles, was born in A " c i kland „ and came to Whangarei as Whar t « nt 'i was edu cated at the Whangarei schools, where he early showed ability in sports as well as in in his studies. Before he was married he played Rugby football, gaining representative honours, and he was also prominent on the athletic sports »round, winning many a mile and halted 6 ? e ' j He was also a cycle racer ana gamed a number of successes awheel He was musical, and a member of the Whangarei Band, and a cello player in the orchestra. The late Mr. Eccles was of a very unassuming disposition. He took a keen interest in friendly society matters. and was an enthusiastic and energetic member of the, Whangarei Brigade, being the holder of the gold star for long service. For several years he had been secretary of

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the Whangarei Lodge of Odd, „ I Manchester Unity, the fire i tire board. He was also a S.*l- - the Masonic craft. member A; ! To deceased’s widow, two d, u , v . 4 and a son. and to his other is extended the symapthy of , i; s* circle at the passing of one wh.-l tentatiously was a good dh.?* ‘ genuine sportsman, and a hiile’ If spected member of the community *

OTAHUHU BOROUGH MEETING OF COUNCIL His Worship the Mayor, Mr s Todd, presided at the meeting c Otahuhu Borough Council held ' night, when the Municipal Band a deputation to the council to discways and means of providing a r .(»' of instruments. It was decided to v the matter over for a fortnight secure prices and for the band to dr.- I up a scheme of repayment so tha' I ratepayers could sanction the puna,, A vote of £2O was granted the H:College authorities toward the toi' tenance of the drain in Golf Aver The Auckland Suburban p. Bodies’ Association requested the cc cil to support the movement to (stilish a transport appeal board council agreed to support the no ment. The State Fire and Accident Icrance Office applied for the count ; business, and it was decided to in-.’ i with this office. The pumping station engineer - 6 ported that 1,934.000 gallons of »s» were pumped during the fortnifai It was decided to take steps to hs 1] an all-night telephone service arrua, for. The architect is to be instructed I expedite the erection of the elec- f fire siren. The borough foreman reported t- | he had 2S men under his control. I * * • The building inspector reported : . I permits for buildings aggregate 1 £8.292 had been issued for the frnight.

ST. JOHN’S AMUBLANCE TAUMARANUI BRANCH A branch of the St. John Ambuia:.: Association has been formed in Ti.. marunui. The following officers % elected: —President, Mr. H. Sedd;: Hills; hon. secretary. Mr. H. Pa. committee, Mr. G. E. Manson (May:: Rev. T. P. Wearherhog, Messrs. Car*, ron, Garrett and Fisher. Intimate was received from Mrs. L. G. Godfm to the effect that a branch of :.v r association had been formed some yea.*! ago, and that she and Mrs. W. C. l!e* | Knight were trustees for a sue i money held in the post office to It I credit of the defunct branch. Mrs. G-i- 1 frey stated that in the event of a set [• branch being formed she would a* deavour to have the money hanM 1 over to its use. NEWS FROM TAURANGA

RELIEF LOAN AUTHORISED It was decided by the Taunc: 4 Borough Council at its meeting Wednesday to make application.': > loan of £ 3,000 under the Ixk |f Authorities Empowering Act, 192 F || provide work for the unemployed. 7 si sum of £IOO was voted for beautfrwork on a section of Devonport I&i K and the beautifying society was § authorised to p’a.nt trees on par. Cameron Road and Eleventh Atea The Taurang' Cycle Club app-‘- n for permission to hold road races i p the borough streets. The || granted. The domain board is to be v. r| proached with a view to having a to*: ■ gardener appointed. Messrs. J. Burns and Co.’s quota’.. |, for a crusher was accepted I machine is to be installed witfc r?. delay. The second session of the TaurarLiterary and Social Club was heic Tuesday evening in the Parish £ The president. Dr. Sweet, presn’ over an excellent attendance of Embers and visitors. The evening* 7 gramme was a “reading circle, - | piece being “The Passing of E The readers were Misses Gifford, r- || ley and Mason, and Messrs, r. Butts, C. Gifford and D. Ivy.

DEATH OF MR. SCOTT ABBC AN OPOTIKI BUILDER The death occurred yesterday It ing of Mr. Chas. Scott Abbot - g 80 years. Deceased was boro in » | dee, Scotland, and came to M" land in 1874, accompanied by n[* |j on the sailing ship Warwick, in Auckland. Three weeks aite + val he came to Opotiki in or - build a cutter for the late Mr. '*• ' M.P., and also to rebuild theji English church, which had Dee as a fort. ~ „u, ■ Deceased then built bridges - junction with his two built the present Waioeka B years ago. Mr. Abbot was v to grow maize in the Bay « on a commercial scale. tie Kg vived by a widow, five dati| sons, 20 grandchildren, and i grandchildren. Deceased will to-morrow. WAIUKU TOWN BOARD It was reported to the the Waiuku Town Board u | meeting that work on fooipf $ culverts in Mellsop Avenu c(f | satisfactorily completed. pi was authorised to order 199 tiles for drainage work in . tion reserve. The rates s veo ei meeting, viz., general rat® the £. special rate three hospital rate one-farthing. firmed. A rebate* or 0 olio**the genera! rate i°trail*' S payment is made by Sep