Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 316, 29 March 1928, Page 14

Province and Suburb

(from THB SON'S CorrstvonAenf)

DEVONPORT NEWS MEETING OF COUNCIL The Devonport Borough Council, at its meeting last evening, granted the Workers’ Educational Association the us© of the council meeting room for the holding of lectures on Tuesday evenings. It was stated by Cr. Walsh that a round-table conference had been arranged between the Auckland Harbour Board and the signatories to a petition for the retaining of the old wharf at Devonport. The company which was granted the concession for supplying deck chairs on Cheltenham Beach reported that next year a much better service* would be possible, and chairs with hoods w'ould be supplied to meet the fact that little natural shelter exists on the beach. It was agreed to pay the Waitemata Power Board half the cost of moving a pole that stands right in the line of exit from the new passenger wharf. The attention of the council was drawn to the overcrowding of the local theatre. A permit to screen pictures on Good Friday was granted; and a billiard saloon keeper was allowed to open his premises on the same day from 12 to 10 p.m. The by-law prohibiting the display of shop goods on the footpaths is to be enforced. The question of hoardings along the principal street is to be examined and where possible advertising signs on the walls of buildings will be prevented. BIRKENHEAD AFFAIRS The Birkenhead Borough Council held its fortnightly meeting last evening, the Mayor, Mr. E. G. Skeaies, presiding. The captain of the Girl Guides, F. Taylor, wrote stating that the Guides were willing to keep the pioneers’ and soldiers’ graves in order in the Birkenhead cemeteries. The offer was accepted with thanks. The ratepayers’ and residents’ association wrote pointing out that the post office, now situated in Hauraki Street, was not sufficiently central in view of the growth of the district, and asking for support in having it moved to Highbury Corner, or in securing a suboffice there. After discussion, the council decided to support the suggestion to have the post office moved to Highbury. The No. 2 licensing authority wrote, stating that the application of Mr. G. Sutcliffe and Messrs. J. H. Lynch and W. B. Watson to establish motoromnibus services had been granted. Owing to complaints from the traffic inspectors that the motor-cars now licensed by the council as omnibuses had been overcrowding the applications for renewals were taken by the council in committee, and on re-Vtn-ing in open council it was decided that a temporary licence for one month be granted, and that the drivers must take out a passenger insurance risk, and not overload. At the close of the meeting a deputation from the band handed a cheque to the Mayor for £l2O (the proceeds from the band’s bazaar held last week), to wipe off a portion of the debt on the band instruments.

WATER FOR LEAMINGTON LOAN POLL CARRIED A poll on a proposal to borrow £2,350 for a reticulation and water supply scheme for Leamington was taken yesterday by the Leamington Town Board. The proposal was carried, the voting being: For 137, against 16. As a result of the poll Leamington will immediately take steps to participate in Cambridge’s splendid highpressure supply. NEWS FROM THAMES PROPOSED SWIMMING BATHS The proposal before the High School Board of Governors to erect a swimming baths in connection with the school, was discussed at a recent meeting of the board. The proposed site is at the corner of Baillel and Richmond Streets. The borough engineer, Mr. J. E. Anderson, submitted an estimate for a bath 100 feet long by 40 feet wide. The cost would be about £3,000. The question will be discussed further at a future meeting. The Piako County Council has notified the board that it is not prepared to discuss the matter of opening up the quarry leased from the board. A reply has been sent to the council, stating that unless the quarry is worked the board will take further action. FOOTBALL AT HAURAKI OFFICERS ELECTED It was reported at the annual meeting of the Waitakaruru Football Club on Monday that the past season had been a very successful one, and the prospects for the coming season were satisfactory. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. W. Strettton; president, M Mr. C. A. Hayward; secretary, Mr. G. L. Griffiths; treasurer, Mr. D. Molesworth; auditor, Mr. T. W. Elliott; senior selectors, Messrs. C. A. Hayward, A. H. McClean, and F. Stretton; junior selector, Mr. N. Death; delegates to Hauraki Plains Rugby Union, Messrs. A. H. McClean and C. A. Hayward; club captain, Mr. C. Clark; management committee, Messrs. C. A. Hayward, A. H. McClean, F. Stretton, N. Death, C. Stretton, G. L. Griffiths, D. Molesworth, D. McAulay, P. Clark, and The Ngatea Football Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr. H. Dent presiding over an enthusiastic gathering of player and supporters. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. W. G. Hayward; president, Mr. H. Dent; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. S. Foster and T. A. McClean; secretary, Mr. C. Bertelsen; senior selector, Mr. C. Bertelsen; junior selector, Mr. E. C. Barriball; delegates to Rugby Union, Messrs. H. Dent and C. S. Foster; additional delegates for general meetings of union, Messrs. E. A. Mahoney and E. C. Barriball: timekeeper, Mr. H. Dent; first aid officer, Mr. H. Sparrow; general committee, Messrs. A. Kilgour, J. McPherson, P. Leonard, H. Kirkman. and H. Sparrow. Mr. W. G. Hayward was made a life member as a token of appreciation of his long assistance to the club. OTOROHANGA NEWS FAREWELL TO MR. BENNER Mr. Henry Benner, who commenced business in Otorohanga some 15 years ago, and who for the past five years has been manager of the Farmers’ Co-operative Auctioneering Co., to whom he sold his business, has accepted an appointment in Auckland. On Wednesday he travelled especially from Auckland to be present at a concert and dance organised in his honour. Probably no bigger crowd has ever gathered in the Town Hall at a similar function, the attendance being about 500. Mr. F. O R. Phillips, chairman of the Town Board, mentioned 'that Mr. Benner was a member of the first Native Town Council and had held every office, including that of chairman for many years, on the Otorohanga Town Board. He said he had much pleasure in presenting Mr. Benner with a cheque as a slight token of the affection and esteem of the citizens of OtorohangaS Mrs. Treharne Phillips asked Mrs. Benner to accept the parting gift of a handbag and prayer-book from tl>e ladies of the congregation of St. Bride’s Church. Mr. Benner suitably replied. Songs and violin solos were contributed by local amateurs, and selections and dance music were provided by three different orchestras. A recherche supper was provided by the ladies. A programme of musical items followed. Mr. Henry Benner is a justice of the peace and was coroner for the district. He has seen, and helped, the town grow from a small native settlement to a fair-sized town. He was always willing to help anyone—often against his own interests—and was affectionately known as “Dad” to everybody in Otorohanga. HENDERSON SPORTS Following are the results of the dancing competitions at the Henderson 1.0.0. F. sports: Irish jig, under 15 years: Irene Long 3, Elodie Crook 2. Highland fling, nine to 11 years: Lorenge Cunningham 1, Rhoda Evans 2. Highland fling, 11 to 13 years; Elodie Crook 1, Jean Clark 2. Irish jig, under nine years: Olive Evans 1, dayman Jensen 2. Sean triubhais, under 13 years: Freda Jensen 1, L. Crook 2. Sword dance, open: Irene Long 1, Elodie Crook 2. Highland reel, open: C. Reed 1, Irene Long 2. Sailors’ hornpipe, under 13: Elodie Crook 1, Helen* Sinton 2. Boys’ dance: Rex Angus 1, W. Lane 2. HUNTLY NOTES Tho riding member of the Waikato County Council, Mr. Geo. Smith, waited on the Huntly Town Board on Tuesday with reference to enlisting their sympathy and assistance in the matter of obtaining metal from the Huntly Board’s quarry for contemplated works near the hospital, Starr Town and Kimihia. In making the application Cr. Smith pointed out that his council had arranged with the Piako County Council to obtain supplies from the Tauhei quarry, and his council would ha pleased to come to similar arrangements with the Huntly Board and thus save Waikato County the necessity of opening up another quarry at Kimihia. The chairman, Mr. E. George,, agreed with Mr. Smith’s idea and it was agreed that the initial requirements of the Waikato County, some 400 cubic yards, be supplied at practically the cost of production. In this connection the hospital approaches and entrance will have to be further improved, and the present entrance discarded to make way for two outlets. Starr Town residents living in the vicinity of the boundary will have their roads put in order for the ensuing winter and a decided advance will be recorded.

WHANGAREI HIGH SCHOOL NEW TENNIS COURTS The new Whangarei High School enjoys some 40 acres of river-bound playing fields, which are being developed steadily. At the board of governors’ meeting last night, Mr. R. S. Finch, surveyor, submitted plans for six tennis courts. The board decided to let a contract immediately. OPOTIKI STOPBANKS The subject of flood prevention was again before the Opotiki Borough Council last evening, when a deputation urged the council to secure the services of an engineer to go into the question of stop banks. After the deputation had withdrawn, a letter from the Minister of Public Works was read, in which the Minister recommended the council to secure the services of a private engineer. The department also intimated that it was agreeable to give the services of an engineer if this action was taken. The council decided to interview a consulting engineer, and if his report was favourable also to secure the services of the department’s engineer to go into the whole scheme of flood prevention. PAPAKURA FOOTBALL CLUB The Papakura Rugby Football Club decided at its annual meeting on Wednesday evening to start an insurance fund for its players. The following officers were elected: —Patron, Mr. E. D. McLennan, M.P.; president, Mr. E. C. Foote; secretary, Mr. W. Allen; treasurer, Mr. W. L. Elliott; delegates to conference, Messrs W. L. Elliott and T. Hyde; senior team selection committee, Messrs. E. C. Foote, T. Hyde, and the captain; junior team selection committee. Messrs. C. Thorburn, A. Wallis, and the captain; club captain and coach, Mr. H. C. Thorburn; management committee, Messrs. C. Slack, W. L. Elliott, A. Wallis. C. Thorburn, T. Hj'de, F. W. Scott; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. A. S. Slack, G. C. Hobson, W. Milne, Percy Holt, K. Watson, P. J. Parker, C. S. Beechey, C. Chamberlain, T. C. Dunckley, E. A. J. Busing, R. Petherbridge, J. Piddock, W. A. Pavitt, F. J. Johnstone, S. N. Gleeson J. A. Wishart, A. M. Richardson, T. Smith, J. Quaid, J. Thwaites, S. Jackson, G. Aitcheson, J. E. Elliott, Jas. Walker, A. Walker.