Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 217, 2 December 1927, Page 12

Province and Suburb

> <From THE SUN’S Correspondents.) t

MINER’S FINGERS CRUSHED run over by truck Mr. William McDonald Hawkins, a miner employed by thf 1 Waihi Gold Mining Company, met with a painful Trident on Tuesday afternoon while following his occupation. He was engaged trucking quartz from a pass when the truck became blocked by a piece of stone getting under the wheel, and in dislodging it Mr. Hawkins lipped, with the result that the truck passed over the fingers of his left hand. Ori his admission to Waihi Hospital it was found necessary to amputate the tips of two fingers. 7 scots foregather WHANGAREI CELEBRATION The Whangarei St. Andrew's Society, for the first time in 13 years, celebrated St. Andrew's Day. A concert was held in the town hall, and judging by the applause evoked the efforts of the performers were welcomed by a most appreciative audience. The programme was good, and the management committee earned great praise for its tasteful decoration of the stage. Mr. W. A. Carruth, during the proceedings, gave r, short talk upon the society, stressing the fact that the objects were to entourage the perusal of the literature of Scotland, to foster the brotherhood of Scotsmen, and to encourage the wearing of the kilt. TE AWAMUTU ITEMS LICENSING BENCH MEETS The quarterly meeting of the Waikato Licensing Committee was held on Thursday afternoon, when there were present: Messrs. F. Quin, G. A. Empson, M. Wells and A. S. Wallace. Mr. Wells presided, and Mr. P. J. Doyle was in attendance as clerk. Police reports were favourable in respect to the provisions of adequate fire escapes at the new Central Hotel at Cambridge. An application by William Jury (Mr. S. Lewis) for a permanent transfer of his licence to Adolphus Montgomery was granted in respect to that hotel. Police reports regarding all other licensed houses in the Waiknto electorate were satisfactory, and the bench expressed its pleasure at this fact. Miss A. Grace, of Pirongla, has been appointed to take charge of the Harapepe Post Office, in place of the present popular postmistress, Miss Thelma Pope, who is to be married shortly to Mr. V. Hopping, of Harapepe. The rainfall registered during the month of November at Te Awamutu was 3.78 inches. FAREWELL to priest PRESENTATION AT TE KUITI A large number of parishioners of the Catholic Church and friends met at Kelvin Hotel, Te Kuiti, on Wednesday evening, to bid farewc. %o the Rev. Father Eccleton. who has been relieving the Rev. Father Hunt during the latter’s absence abroad. The function took the for«n of a supper, followed by songs and musical items. Mr. J. F. Walsh presided, and after handing Father Ecclet f a purse of notes as a token of their appreciation, expressed regret at the latter impending departure, which was shared by friends in Otorohanga and the surrounding districts. In returning thanks, Father Eccleton expressed his pleasure at seeing so many friends of other denominations present and said that the many friendships made during his stay would long be remembered. Several other speakers referred in eulogistic terms to the departing guest. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought an enjoyable evening to a close. SOLDIERS' SOCIAL GATHERING AT OTAHUHU A very successful social evening was held by the Otahuhu Returned Soldiers* Social Club on Wednesday evening in the Presbyterian Hall. Over 100 members and their friends attended, and spent a very enjoyable evening. Dancing was indulged in to the strains of music supplied by Miss Moffatt, Miss Eileen Finn and Mr. Boswell. During the function, two little Miss Fearnleys gave a very spirited and delightful exhibition of Spanish dancing, and their efforts met with the unanimous approval of the gathering. Monte Carlo waltzes were held, and added to the gaiety of the social. The two couples who won the competition were the recipients of dainty prizes. President Padre Seton, on behalf of the members of the club, presented Miss Emily Moffat with a beautiful box of chocolates as a recognition of her many services, and the padre was the recipient of a mascot kewpie for the decoration of his car. A dainty supper was served by women supporters of the club, and at 10 p.m. ices were dispensed, and the happy gathering dispersed about 11.30 pm, DARGAVILLE NEWS DRUIDISM The quarterly meeting of the Northern Oak Lodge of Druids was held in the Lodge Room, Dargavillo, on Monday evening, Bro. L. Standing, A.D., presiding over a good attendance. The principal business was the election of officers for the ensuing term. The installation of officers, followed by a harmony night, will take place on December 4. Arrangements for the children’s annual Christmas Tree function, to be held on Tuesday, December 20, were further advanced. This year’s function promises to be one of the best yet held by the lodge, and members’ children are promised an exceptionally good time. ALMOST A TRAGEDY During the school children’s hours at the Dargaville Municipal Baths on Tuesday two boys, Vernon Hobson and Owen Walters, were skylarking. Hobson pushed Walters, who could not s " itu* into tlie water. A tragedy j seemed imminent, but the caretaker. | Mr A. Randall, plunged in fully clothed brought the boy to the surface. A.though the lad had gone down for Mi© second time, he soon recovered from what might have been a serious case for all concerned. The ouput of butter from the Northern Wairoa Co-op L>airy Company for November totalled 303£ tons, compared with 283 tons for the corresponding period last year. This is the highest monthly output yet recorded by tlie company. It is expected that the December •uput will reach 320 tons.

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL BUILDING AT TE AWAMUTU Four tenders were received for the Sunday school hall in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Te Awamutu. Mr. A. Christie’s tender, £1.039 17s, being the lowest, was accepted. The building 1 will be of concrete and, in addition to the main | hall, there will be classrooms. A LUCKY ESCAPE CYCLIST KNOCKED DOWN 1 In attempting to cross Great South | Road, and enter Huia 'Road, Otahuhu, 1 on Wednesday afternoon, after follow- ! ing a bus, Harold Turner, of Awa i Street, mounted on a bicycle, was knocked down by a motor-car, driven by Mr. George Gladding, motor salesman. Turner’s bicycle was severely buckled, and the sole was torn off one iof his boots. Otherwise he was not i seriously injured. MOTOR CRASH CAR HITS POLE ! While proceeding along the Alfris- | ton Road on Wednesday evening, an I enclosed car, driven by Mr. Andrew Jack, traveller for Messrs. J. R. McEwan, Ltd., agents, Auckland, swerved ! suddenly owing to a blow-out on the | front near wheel, and crashed into a j telephone pole. The glass work on j the car was badly damaged, and the j mudguards and axle twisted. Mr. Jack I suffered from shock and cuts over the l right eye, hands and legs, caused by I flying glass. After being medically ! treated by Dr. Jenkins, of Manurewa, [at a nearby house, the injured man | was able to proceed to Auckland by j train. His home is in Archhill, Auckland. PIERROT ENTERTAINMENT PAPAKURA HUIA GIRLS The Papakura Huia Girls gave a very delightful pierrot entertainment in the Paragon Theatre on Thursday evening before a. large audience. The programme, which was of exceptional merit, was received with rounds of hearty applause. The entertainment consisted of songs, choruses, recitations and two short plays. The contributors were: Miss Mildred Francis, song; Misses Mavis Clarke and Robbie, duet; Miss Ethel Turner, recitations; Misses Mavis O’Neil and Ida Searle, sketch; Misses Alma Dryland. Ivy Turner and Clare Wood, short play; Misses M. Francis and Hen wood; Miss Bobbie Arbuckle, song. The sketches were produced by Mrs. G. W. O’Connell and the musical portion of the programme was in the hands of Mr. P. Hardman. TE AWAMUTU BOWLERS FAREWELL COMRADE On Wednesday afternoon, at the Victoria Park greens, Te Awamutu, a presentation was made to Mr. A. J. Nation, in view of his departure next week to reside in Auckland. The Mayor, Mr. L. G. Armstrong, made the presentation and referred to the general regret of his fellow members of the club at Mr. Nation’s departure from Te Awamutu. His many friends would miss him. As a bowler he had always been keen, and it was a pleasure to play with or against him, while as a townsman he had interested himself in several efforts for the progress of the town and district. The presentation was a substantial solid leather bowls bag. Mr. Nation feelingly acknowledged the gift and the sentiments accompanying it. CHRIST CHURCH. ALFRISTON JUBILEE SOCIAL The jubilee social and reunion of Christ Church, Alfriston. was on Tuesday evening, November 29. The weather was favourable, and there was a record attendance of local members, and visitors were present from far and near. Among those present were a large nu? iber ot pioneers of the Alfriston district. During the evening an enjoyable programme of musical items, songs and recitations, was submitted and received unanimous approval. The Rev. W. H. Rattray, vicar of the Clevedon parochial district, occupied the chair, and the speakers of the evening were his Grace Archbishop I Avenll; Mr. W. Chad win. lay reader for the church; Rev. P. Dobson, of Manurewa; and Rev. W. C. Wood, of Papakura. At the conclusion of the concert supper was served, after which the visitors from a distance and the elder members dispersed, leaving the hall free for the younger members to indulge in a few dances. All in all, the jubilee celebrations were an unqualified success, general enthusiasm being displayed. OPERATIC SOCIETY FORMED AT TE AWAMUTU The question of forming an operatic S ? C l?. ty was con sidered at a meeting or those interested on Tuesday evening at Te Awamutu. Mr. J. T. North, who convened the meeting, briefly outlined the proposal and Mr. M. Barnett was voted to the chair. Messrs. Blackman and Sparks, of the e xvuiti Operatic Society, premised to assist In any way possible. „ wa ® decided to form an organisaon called the Te Awamutu Amateur j Operatic Society, and the following officers were elected:—Patron. Mr. L. G. [Armstrong; presidents, Mr. L. J. Whittington; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. T. North, E. W. McCarter. and H. J. Collins; joint secretaries, Messrs. E. White and M. Barnett; treasurer, Mr. A. F. Walker; committee, Mesdames A. A. Chittenden. J. A. Hawkins. T. D. Thomas, G. M. A. Ahier, A. F. Walker, and W. H. Wood, Miss Langmuir, and Mr. B. F. Morris, with power to add I two more; musical director, Mr. E. J. j T. Moeller; deputy-conductor. Mr. J. T. North; librarian, Mrs. W. H. Wood; pianist, Mrs. J. A. Hawkins; wardrobe mistress. Mrs. G. M. A. Ahiev. The question of subscription was deferred for investigation. The committee will be called together 1 on December 13, with the object of making a start early in the New Year, probably in February. The choice of an opera for the opening performance will be left to the committed.

WEIGHT-GUESSING WAIKATO SHOW RESULTS | The weight-guessing competitions at j Waikato Show resulted as follows: j Bullock (correct weight, S42lb). —R. Mansel, 8321 b, 1; W. Bruce, S6olb, 2; F. R. Seddon, 8611 b, 3. | Cow (correct weight, 7151b).—T. Blackett, 7131 b. 1; T. Robinson, 7261 b, ' and F. R. Seddon, 7261 b (tie), 2. Three Sheep (correct weight, 2181 b), R. Dreadon, 2191 b, 1; L. Gurnell, 219£1b, Pig (correct weight, 1061 b). —A. Miller, ,1052.1 b, 1: A. Collins and A. Fitness, 1051 b, 2; P. Malney and R. McCorquindale, 1071 b, 4. The aggregate, judged on the best guess of individual weight of stock in each of the four classes, was won by F. R. Seddon. R. Mansel was second. CYCLE ROAD RACE HAMILTON COMPETITION A cycle race to Ngaruawahia and ! back, 24 miles, was held last evening by the Hamilton Amateur Athletic Club. Sixteen competed on sealed handicap, and the finish was very close, inches separating the first and second men. Hen wood and Spence, who were followed by Young. Tapper, and Alexander., a few seconds behind. The placings, after the handicaps were considered, were: H. Alexander, Tmins handicap, 1: C. Young, 3mins : 2; ; F. Tapper, 2mins 30sec, 3. ! The winner’s time was lhr 4mins 12 [ secs. He takes the silver cup pre- [ sented by F. Hen wood, of Horotiu. C. Hen wood, lhr 11 min 3sec, made the j fastest time. HERD-TESTING RESULTS TE AWAMUTU GROUPS T!i© following are the latest figures j available bearing on herd-testing in j Te Awamutu district and neighbour- ■ hood for the October averages of the | New Zealand Co-operative Herd-Test-ing Association. The average for the 61,568 cows tested in the association’s territory during the month was 9111 b of milk, with a 3.9 test, and 36.051 b butter-fat. Last year 49,535 cows were tested in October and their averages were 9301 b milk, 3.9 test and 36.551 b butter-fat. It should be noted, however, that the association is this season taking records for the full 30 days’ period. A year ago averages were only for normal cows in each herd; this season the averages represent the production of all cows in milk. The figures for To Awamutu and neighbourhood are: Hairini Group.—S39 cows, 9251 b milk, 4.2 test, 33.461 b fat. Highest herd, 54.131 b from 64 cows; lowest, 30.831 b from 45 cows; highest cow, 50.641 b; lowest, 4.201 b. Kihikihi Gr0up.—1,743 cows, 9021 b milk, 4.0 test, 36.121 b fat. Highest herd, 501 b from 33 cows; lowest, 19.31 lb from 32 cows; highest cow, 78lb; lowest, 4.301 b. Ohaupo.—l,osl cows, 9341 b milk, 4.0 test, 37.971 b fat. Highest herd, 47.711 b from 34 cows; lowest, 29.781 b from 59 cows; highest cow, 76.501 b; lowest, 7.901 b. Otorohanga.—l.3l9 cows, 9191 b milk, 4.1 test, 38.051 b fat. Highest herd, 48.021 b from 88 cows; lowest, 21.401 b from 30 cows; highest cow, 80.911 b; lowest, 7.651 b. Otewa.—Bl3 cows, 8421 b milk, 3.6 test, 31.121 b fat. Highest herd, 38. GS lb from 41 cows; lowest, 12.991 b from 23 cows; highest cow, 64.121 b; lowest, 4.991 b. Paterangi.—93l cows, 9271 b milk, 4.2 test, 39.711 b fat. Highest herd, 54.201 b from 11 cows; lowest, 29.941 b from 50 cows; highest cow, 92.121 b; lowest, 7.591 b. Te Awamutu.—l,2s2 cows, 9381 b milk, 4.1 test, 38.87ib fat. Highest herd, 47.071 b from 97 cows; lowest, 30.361 b from 115 cows; highest cow, 92.881 b; lowest, 7.021 b. Te Kawa.—l,23o cows, 8281 b milk, 3.8 test, 32.051 b fat. Highest herd, 39.871 b from 17 cows; lowest, 23.081 b from 24 cows; highest cow, 66.431 b; lowest, 5.881 b. ENGINEER FAREWELLED DEVONPORT FUNCTION A gathering of friends and fire brigade members in the social room of the Devonport Municipal Fire Brigade Station last evening farewelied Mr. J. E. Parker, who has been . . yer -s station engineer at the . tf 4E Electrical Station, now the Waitemata Power Board's scheme. Mr. Parker goes as engineer-in-charge of the Forbes Municipal Station in New South Wales. Mr. Parker was a member of the Devonport Municipal Fire ungade and a keen competitor in all fire brigade demonstrations. The toastmaster for the evening was Mr. A. McDonald, who expressed the oorough s regret that Mr. Parker was going away and presented him with a nandsome travelling rug as a memento of Devonport. Superintendent H. E. Follas, of Devonport Fire Brigade, in presenting Mr. Parker with a five years service medal, emphasised the fact that it was asking a great deal of a man to give up his time to volunteer fire brigades, and that during his five years’ connection with the brigade Mr. Parker had proved himself a gentleman and a fireman. The brigade had been praised throughout New Zealand for its sociability and smooth working. Probably there was no more popular brigade in the association, and in this happy , association no one had been more will- I ing to help, either in official or social matters, than Mr. Parker. The suu- i erintendent also mentioned that Mr. Parker had presented two gold watches for competition: one for a 100yds sprint at the brigade’s annual competitions, which had been won by Branchman Whitley, and the other for a billiards tournament. Mr. T. Walsh, chairman of the Waitemata Chamber of Commerce, and member of the Devonport Borough Council, eulogised Mr. Parker’s activities as a citizen and as a sportsman. as also did Mr. W. Marks, of the Devonport Traders’ Association. Mr. O’Brien, of the United Football Club, made reference to Mr. Parker’s activities in the League code and his ready assistance to Devonport’s teams. Several other speakers added their regrets and expressed the hope that Mr. Parker would be able to come back to the Shore. Good wishes were also expressed for the happiness of Mrs. Parker and family. Mr. Parker suitably replied. A concert programme was supplied by Messrs. Marks, Anderson. Massee, 1 Wren and Cusworth. HUNTLY COTTAGE GARDENS RESULTS OF COMPETITION The result of the Huntly cottage garden competition is now available. The judge, Mr. W. Hudson, of Auckland, made the following awards on the schedule used in 1926: Class I.—Mr. L. S. Collins, 139 points; Mr. E. J. Broadhurst, 127; Mr. D. Brown, 120: Mrs. J. W. Burgess, 119. Class 2.—Mr. M. Shepherd, 172; Mr. G. Green, 171; Mr. \V. Alvey, 140; Mr. F. Holland, 127. In ills report, Mr. Hudson stated

that Mr. Collins owed his position to the quality of his vegetable crop which was, no doubt, connected closely with the evident attention to cultivation. Concluding his report the judge says: “Competitors do not always realise that show standard is higher than the usually accepted standard of a cottage garden, and when points are awarded for individual crops this makes a marked difference in the results. There is little evidence of definite plans having been formed in advance of planting and consequently the arrangement of crops is somewhat haphazard. More attention to the grouping of vegetables would result in more systematic use of the area available.”