Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 457, 12 September 1928, Page 2

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN'S Correspondent*.)

DARGAVILLE MAKES MONEY

Although most unfavourable weather prevailed in Dargaville on. Saturday, the popularity of the spring flower show and sale of work was shown by the large attendance. The blooms exhibited in all sections were a credit to the district. The show was held under the auspices of the Holy Trinity Church, and those who assisted, together with the energetic. secretary, Miss M. P. Harding, are to be congratulated on the line result of their labours, the takings for the day exceeding £ 65. A feature in connection with the show was a “mock court.” Many well-known citizens “appeared” before Mr. A. E. Harding, as jujige, and were “fined” on a number of varied charges. The. funds were greatly increased in this manner. Mr. D. L. Ross appeared on behalf of the accused. and Mr. M. C. Astley for the prosecution. Mr. B. S. Angus was clerk of the court and' Mr. R. Grant court orderly. In the championship awards Mrs. B. S. Angus wOn Mr. F. J. Dargaville’s trophy for most points in daffodil classes, with 56 points (including 10 points for two championship blooms), Mrs. F. J. Dargaville being runner-up with 44 points). Mrs. B. S. Angus also won Mr. S. T. Uren’s trophy for most points in the decorative section, with 19 points, Mrs. F J Dargaville being runner-up with 15 points. Mrs. F. J. Passell won the Wairoa Stores trophy for most points in the industrial section, with 51 points; Mrs. J. Burnett being runner-up with 37 points. Miss Freda Cliffe secured 11 points in the children's section points prize, but being ineligible, Miss Bessie Morris won with eight points. The champion trumpet was awarded to Mr. B. S. Angus. The judges were: Mr. A. J. McLean (flower section), Miss Montgomery (cooking), Mrs. AY. O'Malley (children s), and Mrs. W. H. Cliffe (decorative). The stewards included: Mesdames B. S. Angus and W. Peterson (cut flowers), Miss Andrew (industrial), Mrs. C. S. Rush (decorative) and Mrs. W. Hilliam (children's flowers). Among others assisting were:—Mesdames Treadwell, Pollock, Old, Burnett, Reynolds, Finch, Barker, Nield, Tregidga, C. Vause, Anderson, J. Dempsey, C. L. Bagnall and Morgan (Auckland), Misses Church, Heerdegen, Old, Cliffe, Lloyd (2), Spanhake, Yankovich and the Bible Class pupils. WAIUKU PRESENTATION At the final meeting of the Waiuku Town Board, the chairman, Mr. W. West, made special mention of the fact that Mr. J. Walters, who was not seeking re-election, had been a member of the board since its inception in 1914, and during that term had been chairman for over five years. During this long term Mr. Walters had given of his best for the benefit of the district, and his retirement would be a serious loss to the town. On behalf of the members, he asked Mr. Walters to accept a pipe and case as a slight token of their esteem. All the members expressed their appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. Walters. TE KUITI BOROUGH NEWS At the monthly meeting of the Te Kuiti Borough Council, held on Monday evening, the Mayor, Mr. W. J. Broadfoot, presided. Notification was received from the Valuation Department of a sitting of the Assessment Court to be held at Te Kuiti shortly. A request for a donation toward the cost of erecting a dental clinic at the Te Kuiti District High School was received from the secretary of the school committee. It was decided that, as country children as well as town scholars benefited by the clinic, a donation of £lO should be.made. Regulations regarding removal of noxious weeds are to be vigorously enforced. WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE— The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations to-night:— Auckland. —Wairuna, Kanna, Sussex, Kaitoke, Aorangi, Mahana, Tofua. Chatham Islands. —Ruapehu, Devon, Port Bowen. Wellington. Maori, Wahine, Ngaio, Arahura, Tamahine, Niagara, Karetu, Gallic, Makura, Corinth ic, Canadian Transporter, Pakeha, Port Dunedin, Antinous, Comliebank. Awarua. —Coptic, Cambridge, Manuka, Kaitangata, Parracombe, Waikouaiti. Maunganui.

BIRKENHEAD CARNIVAL WEEK

ARRANGED FOR NEXT MONTH Tho Birkenhead Business Association met last evening, Mr. R. O. White 1 presiding. It was decided to hold a carnival week from October 22 to October 27 A letter was received from a city offering the use of 150 flags as a dona- | tion for tho week. Tho Waitemata Power Board said arrangements will be made to give assistance with additional illumination. Tho secretary said the headmaster of the local school liad given permission for the children to write an essay on "Why I Liko Living in Birkenhead.' and the band had promised its support. The secretary wys instructed to write to the Borough Council for its cooperation and support. Future arrangements were left in the hands of the Carnival Committee, comprising Messrs. R. O. White, chairman, E. Wallis, treasurer, A. G. Jaapin, secretary, and Messrs. Tothil, Fisher, Dowsing. Wrightson. Roberts, Sutcliffe. Black, Turvey and Brown. MATAMATA TOPICS Mr. J. Buchanan was re-elected chairman at the fortnightly meeting o! the new Matamata Town Board. Mi*. W. Ruthe, a new member, was welcomed by the chairman. The clerk of the Hamilton Borough Council advised that the board’s share of the heavy traffic pool amounted io £39 13s 7d. Referring to the percentage of costs of administration, the chairman said that Matamata took a high place among local bodies in the Dominion. During 1926-27 the figures were 3.46 per cent., and in 1927-28 3.17 per cent. The average for New Zealand was 6.86 per cent. * * * At a meeting of the executive of the Matamata Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Mr. W. S. Wilson presided. In. recognition of Mr. La Trobe’s voluntary services as inspector during the re-e.rection of the home industries shed, which was recently demolished by a gale, it was decided to make him a small presentation and also a life member of the association. Arrangements were concluded for a canvass of the district with a view to raising sufficient money to pay off the debt of £IOO owing to the racing club for rent. MT. WELLINGTON AFFAIRS At last evening’s meeting of the Mount Wellington Road Board Mr. J. Wood and the town clerk were appointed delegates to attend a conference of the local bodies whose districts are lying within the Manukau watershed, to confer with representatives of the Drainage Board on the advisability of extending the Auckland and suburban drainage district. A letter was received from the town clerk of the Otahuhu Borough Council advising that his council is applying to the Minister of Public Works to have a commission set up to apportion the cost of maintenance of Portage Road. The Post and Telegraph Department advised that it did not consider the building of a post office in the Mount Wellington district warranted at the present time. The clerk reported that for the past five months the road roller had earned £265 17s 6d by private hire. Mr. E. V. Blake, town planner to the board, attended, and submitted a provisional town plan of the district, under the Town Planning Act, showing proposed subdivisions.. MORRINSVILLE NOTES At the MorrinsviJle Magistrate's Court on Tuesday two local residents, William Smith and Alexander Thompson, were each fined £2 on charges of supplying liquor to prohibited persons. A substantial increase in the average attendance at the Morrinsville School is recorded, this being 48), as compared with 457 for the previous term. This does not include the Higii School, with an average attendance of 57. The committee has received authority to rent the Baptist Church for Standard 4, pending additions to the school, A party of 60 members of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce propose visiting Morrinsville on October 39. Preliminary steps in connection with the entertainment of the party have been taken. At the annual meeting of the Morrinsville Chamber of Commerce the balance-sheet showed a credit of £lB 7s 7d. Officers were elected as follow: President, Mr. A. H. J. Wyatt: vice-president, Mr. A. Mallett; secretary and treasurer, Mr. T. J. Ryan: auditor, Mr. J. Wyatt; committee, Messrs. W. C .Cargill. W. Hetherincton, W. MacPherson, G. E. Oates and Harden: publicity secretary, Mr. W. C. Cargill. Owing to forthcoming political activities, Mr. E. McGregor, the retiring president, did not seek re-election. HAMILTON NEWS A successful year stands to the credit of St. Paul’s Tennis Club, which held its annual meeting on Monday evening. The Rev. P. Paris presided. The following officers were elected: President, Rev. P. Paris; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. G. Gfiling, J. Treloar, jun., O. Webster, J. R. Fow, J. Jebson and Mrs. J. M. Jories; club captain, Mr. Cobb; vice-captain, Mr. Gilling; secretary, Mr. Head; treasurer, Mr. Towers; committee. Messrs. Blackwood. Seccombe, H. Fow. D. Gunn and Mesdames Towers and Cull, and Miss E* Ritchie: trustees, Messrs. Blackwood and Seccombe. Successful candidates in the Jun* theory examinations conducted by the Trinity College of Music are as f° l_ low: Diplomas.—Elocution: Miss K. /• Rapps, Miss J. Shepherd; singing, Miss I. Daldy. Intermediate division: Mis* A. McFarlane. Advanced junior division: Miss L. I. Ecklin (honours), Mis N. E. Ryan. Preparatory division: Miss S. M. Payne, William F. Payne Edwin D. Missen. * * * As the elections are likely to tak® place on Wednesday, November 14, tn executive of the Waikato A. and P. A** sociaticn at a special meeting to-a * decided to alter the dates of its con*' ing show from November 14 and , Friday and Saturday, November 16 an i 7. The Waikato County Council has cepted the offer of a commercial n to lend the council £4,400 for the of tar-sealing the Cambridge-Hanili Road to a width of 18ft., for a dlsU f„ n of 92 miles from Cambridge. is subject to a Government subsidy 30s to £J .