Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 209, 23 November 1927, Page 12

Province and Suburb

>. (From THE SUN’S Correspondent*.) ,

: HUNTLY PROGRESS ! | SITE FOR OFFICES J ■fhe Huntly Brick and Til© Company tafe purchased the section adjoining Knox Church, in the main street, and ah the frontage is 48 feet should be amexcellent position for the company’s offices. NETHERTON CHURCH FOUNDATION-STONE LAID Netherton, which is the oldest dairying district in the Trarnes Valley, is to have a Presbyterian Church of its own, and for the purpose of laying the foundation stone the Rev. J. Low den, minister of the church at Paeroa, proceeded to Netherton on Saturday last. There was a large attendance. The service was conducted by the minister of Paeroa. The foundation stone was then laid, and the church named. The choir of the Paeroa Church rendered th€» anthem, “O Father Almighty,” Mrs. Brocket and Mr. North taking the solos. SWIMMING DEVONPORT CLUB At a meeting of the Devonport Swimming Club held last night the secretary reported that active preparations were being made for the gala on Cheltenham Beach on December 17. Mr. K. H. Little expressed the opinion that Devonport’s greatest need was swimming baths of adequate size, and the North Shore Expansion League is to be asked to help. Mr. J. Curtayne was elected delegate to Auckland Centre. ROTORUA GAIETIES TENNIS AND SPORTS % The annual open tournament promoted by the Rotorua Tennis Club will take place on December 26. 27, and 28, when it is hoped a record entry will be obtained. The courts this year are much improved, having received more attention at the hands of the department. Ten grass courts will be used. To date inquiries have been received from Whangarei to Hastings, so that an influx of visiting players is assured. Following upon the gaiety of New’ Tear’s Eve, when a grand procession of decorated cars and vehicles has been arranged, the carnival sports, promoted by the Rotorua Borough Publicity and Amusement Committee, in conjunction with the Rotorua Caledonian Society and Cycling Club, and also assisted by a very strong committee, have been fairly launched. A programme of 78 events has been arranged, comprising, athletic, cycling, school, Caledonian and Maori poi, besides a procession headed by the Ponsonby Boys’ Band, which will be in Rotorua for 12 days under engagement by the borough sub-com-mittees. ROTORUA WOMEN’S CLUB' BENEFIT CONCERT The Arawa Symphony Orchestra rendered valuable assistance to the Rotorua Women's Club on Sunday night last at a sacred concert held in the King's Theatre, which was promoted by the club in aid of its benevolent funds. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience, the orchestral items being very well received. Miss Giescn, who was in splendid voice, sang “Thanks Be To God,” and in response to a decided encore, ■lt Is Only a Tiny Garden.” Mr. Thomas sang “Mate o' Mine,” and as an encore number “Down the Vale.” Miss Rama Woolliams and Miss Gwenyth Hill both pleased the audience with their recitations and each responded with an encore item. Mr. W. J. Sibley favoured the audience with a cornet solo, “Ave Maria," and on being recalled gave “I Passed By Tour Window.” The playing of the National Anthem concluded a splendid programme. Miss Margaret Mackenzie acted as accompanist in her usual very efficient manner. THAMES VALLEY SHOW SUCCESSFUL OPENING There were record entries of cattle and horses at the Thames Valley .a, and P. and Horticultural Show, held on the Herriesville grounds yesterday. The Jersey class was a particularly strong one, and the judge declared the heifers were among the best he had seen. Friesians were also strong and showed good quality. Some line bulls were also shown. Horse events take place to-day. Championship awards were made as fellows: Friesians.—Cow, in milk: H. W. Reeves’s Na Riwi Mercena; reserve champion, J. B. Ward’s Lady Betty A 1 carta- Bull: A. Thirwell's exhibit; reserve, J. Ward’s Bamfield King Ganda 11. Jerseys.—W. J. Hall and Sons* Orongo Dale Daphne: reserve, A. Moreland and Sons’ Beechlands Darkey. Bull: W. J. Hall and Sons’ Rowers Beautiful Prince; reserve, W. H. Chynowoth's Sybil’s Earl (imp.). Horses. —Draught, P. McXaghton, OHAKUNE NOTES SOCIAL GATHERING A very successful dance was held at kingataua on Thursday evening in the Town Hall, in aid of the band funds. There was a large attendance, many visitors being present from Ohakune, Raetihi and other parts of the district. The hall was tastefully decorated with streamers, greenery and flowers. The arrangements were exceedingly well carried out, and the women’s committee is to be complimented upon the successful entertainment provided. While engaged squaring timber in the bush, Mr. W. Peck received a painfttl gash in his foot which required several stitches. It will be some time before he is able to follow his usual occupation. A very enjoyable and successful dance was held on Friday evening, under the management of the Joyland Committee in aid of the Anglican car fund. Mr. Havler was at the piano. There were many novelty dances and good prizes were given ' to the winners. A flag 500 evening was held in the Plunket rooms on Monday evening in aid of the Roman Catholic Church Hinds. There was a big attendance and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The winning four were Mrs. Curran (£doz, salad plates), Mrs. Moran (Jdoz. small plates). Mrs. Curinn (writing case) and F. Broughton ishaving soap). A dainty supper was provided.

MANUREWA CHURCH RAISING FUNDS A concert party, organised by the Rev. T. H. Roseveare, of Papatoetoe, paid a visit to Manurewa last evening, and rendered a very enjoyable musical programme. The proceeds of the concert are to be devoted to the new church building fund. A good audience tendered the visitors a very warm welcome, encores being demanded throughout the evening, and at the close, at the call of Mr. Carrol, the district missioner. a hearty vote of thanks was tendered the performers for the splendid programme submitted. FOOTBALL TROPHIES HUNTLY PRESENTATIONS Mr. E. George, chairman of the Huntly Town Board, who is also chairman of the Schools’ Association Football Club, visited the school on Tuesday and presented the midget cup to the junior boys, and Jack Bate the New Zealand cap won by him as Huntly’s sole representative in the New Zealand soccer team which played against the Australian boys. In congratulating the winners, Mr. George pointed out that the Webster Shield, the coveted trophy of the North Island schools, would be competed for at Huntly next year, and he urged the lads to make a big effort to see if Huntly could not succeed in winning the competition. A POPULAR SWIMMER MR. T. HOBB-JONES At the committee meeting of the Devonport Swimming Club last evening occasion was taken to present a case of pipes to Mr. T. Hobb-Jones, who has been transferred to Christchurch. Mr. Hobb-Jones has represented Devonport Club on the Auckland Swimming Centre, and Mr. E. M. Little, in asking him to accept the present from his fellow committee members, expressed keen regret that Mr. Hobb-Jones was leaving Devonport, as the borough needed men who would help develop sport. Mr. Hobb-Jones, in acknowledging the good wishes extended him, said lie would much have preferred to live in Devonport. CONVENT BENEFIT SOCIAL AT OTAHUHU A very successful dance and euchre tournament was held in the Otahuhu l’ublic Hall, on Monday night. The proceeds were in aid of the Otahuhu Convent. There was a large attendance of both card and dancing enthusiasts, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. The function was organised by Mrs. W. McAnulty. Dance music was provided by Mrs. Gillie’s orchestra, and the duties of M.C.’s were ably carried out by Messrs. O’Connell and J. Gillies. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Douglas and Mr. Victor Nelson. In tho second competition Miss Madii gan and Mr. Hall were successful. In the euchre tournament the successful competitors were Mesdames Seagar and Constance, and Messrs. West and Stewart. TE KUITI SUNDAY SCHOOL METHODIST ANNIVERSARY The aniversary services of the Te Kuiti Methodist Sunday School were conducted by the Rev. C. M. Roberts, of Te Awamutu, on Sunday, and on Monday evening an entertainment was given by the children. The choir and Sunday school of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church assisted in the celebrations. After the children’s annual tea a most enjoyable concert took place in the church, consisting of dialogues, recitations, songs and duets. Short addresses were given by Mr. F. C. Perry and Mr. Blyth Harper, who congratulated the superintendent, Mr. R. Beare, and the secretary, Mr. W. Nicholls, on the very satisfactory management of the school. WAITOMO ELECTRICITY ADJUSTING CHARGES At the monthly meeting of the Waitomo Power Board it was reported that the revenue for the month was £2,060 12s Sd, an increase of £126 over last month. Mr. James Still, of Otewa, -wrote stating he was not receiving fair treatment from the board by having a £2O minimum light charge for his house. He had guaranteed £2O yearly for five years, and according to the meter reading he had paid £25 15s 6d to date. Tho year’s total would be £3O, which represented twice the amount of power consumed. This and similar complaints are to be met by the following alterations in charges: Where a farmer was using power in both house and shed, the minimum charge to be 5s per month for each building. Shop lighting was reduced from lOd to 5d a unit, with a minimum charge of 5s monthly. It was left in the hands of the chairman, secretary and Mr. F. Phillips to report on a suggested decrease in the charges of power for milking machines. Regarding daylight saving, a table compiled by the foreman showed that only a proportion of farmers were observing the summer time, thereby causing a lower peak load during milking. The industrial users were establishing a higher peak load later in the day, so that no benefit accrued to the board. Application had been made to the Public Works Department for one month’s grace in which to adjust the peak load to the altered circumstances. NORTHCOTE BOROUGH MEETING OF COUNCIL : The Deputy-Mayor. Mr. H. Weaver, presided at the meeting of the Northcote Borough Council last night. Mr. W. C. Ellis, the newly-elected member, took his seat. A vote of sympathy was passed to the town clerk. Mr. H. W. Wilson, in connection with the death of his brother, the Mayor of New Plymouth. The waterworks engineer estimated that it would cost £2,900 to put the

watermains in a proper fire-fighting condition, but action was deferred. The engineer was instructed to call tenders for work on Bell Vue Avenue. It was decided to pay £3O 9s 7d t the borough’s share of the cost of the water commission. A request by the Auckland Play and Recreation Association to take up a collection in the borough was refused. The Auckland Harbour Board is to be asked to erect an overhead shelter from the landing stage to the waitingshed on the wharf. Repairs to the lire engine are to be effected immediately. OTAMATEA LOANS BALANCES AVAILABLE The following loan . balances are available in Otamatea County: Ruawai, £5,000; balance unexpended, £396. Machinery loan, £10,000; balance, £256. Maretu, £5,000; balance, £2,378. Wairau, £4,500; balance, £6. Toka Toka, £5,000 (£2,000 unlifted), balance, £537. Mapua, £4,750; balance, £336. Komiti, £2,750 (£I,OOO unlifted); balance, £1,361. Kaiwaka, £B,OOO (£I,OOO unlifted); balance £7Bl. Paparoa, £2,380; balance, £2lO. Whakapirau, £3,300; balance, £l4. Bridge loan No. 1, £1,200; balance, £24. OTAHUHU PRESBYTERIANS AIDING CHURCH FUNDS A very successful concert, tendered by a party of strollers, comprising members of the Auckland Hale Choir, assisted by friends, was given in the Public Hall, Otahuhu, last evening. The proceeds are to be devoted to the funds of the local Presbyterian Church. The entertainment was organised by Mr. McDonald, and a very enthusiastic audience showed their approval.