Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 468, 25 September 1928, Page 2

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN S Correspondents).

HAMILTON NEWS HIGH SCHOOL REUNION The annual reunion of the Hamilton High School Old Boys’ Association was held yesterday afternoon, when Mr. E. F. Clayton-Greene presided over a large attendance. In proposing the toast of the school, the chairman referred to the good work being done by the school both from an athletic and academical point of view. He paid a tribute to the headmaster, Mr. E. Wilson, whom, he said, had the happy knack of knowing how to get the best out of the boys. Replying, Mr. Wilson said the institution had a good reputation for scholarships and games, while boys leaving the institution were becoming conspicuous for their fine character and good manners. The school had won four university scholarships during the last year, while in games it was doing particularly well. Mr. Wilson reviewed the improvements that had been carried out in the school and grounds during the year a.nd solicited the support of the Old Boys’ Association in connection with a project to construct a swimming, pool dnd entranec gates. Mr. Wilson stressed the need for a boarding establishment in connection with the school and asked for the cooperation of the association and the public in connection with the Board of Governors’ request to the Government to make an unconditional grant of £20,000 to enable a hostel capable- of accommodating 50 boys to be erected. Two football matches formed an interesting feature of the old boys* reunion. The present school first fifteen defeated the old boys* team by IS points to 15 after an even game. In the junior game old boys defeated the school second team by 6 points to 0. Old Boys played three men short. The annual meeting of the Old Boys* Association was held yesterday, when the following officers were elected: President, Mr. E. F. Clayton-Greene; vicepresidents, Messrs. H. G. Carter and A. L. Tompkins; secretary, Mr. C. A. Speight; committee, Messrs. D. Malins, J. N. Baxter, J. R. Fitzgerald, J. Hepburn, A. Johns. Mr. J. N. Baxter was elected a life members of the association A resolution was passed urging the early establishment of a boys* hostel in connection with the school.

MAUNGANUI FOR SYDNEY. —The local office of the Union Company has been advised that the R.M.S. Maunganui, in continuation of her voyage from San Francisco and way ports, leaves Wellington at ten o’clock to-night for Sydney. OMANA DELAYED.— The Northern Company’s steamer Omana was delayed by rain yesterday, and will not leave for Walwera, Mahurangi. and Wark worth till seven o’clock this evening, instead of going this morning. She is due back again early to-morrow morning, and at 10 a.m. the same day sails for Waiheke. WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE— The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations to-night:— Auckland. —Vestvard, Omana, Golden State, Aorangi, Brynje, Gallic, Hatkhola. Wellington.— Wahine, Maori, Tamahine, Ngaio, Arahura, Niagara, Parracombe, Copenhagen, lonic, Coptic, Tutanekal, Devon, Kartigi, Waiotapu, Kaiwarra, Maunganui, Maui Pomare, Kalingo. Awarua. —Makura, Cambridge, Canadian Transporter, City of Batavia, Port Fremantle, Port Dunedin. PORT OF ONEHUNGA—DEPARTURES YESTERDAY KAITOA (1.15 p.m.), 319 tons, Martin, for Nelson. ARAPAWA (5.20 p.m.), 251 tons, Pert, for Wanganui. RARAWA (5.40 p.m.), 1,077 tons, Bark, for New Plymouth. The Rarawa, which left Onehunga last evening for New Plymouth, is due back again at 7.30 to-morrow morning. The Arapawa sailed last evening for Wanganui. The Hauturu, 1 due at Onehunga tomorrow morning from Hokianga, sails again at 4 p.m., the same day for Raglan, Kawhia and Port Waikato. The Orepuki is due at Onehunga to- * morrow from Dargaville to load for Kelson and West Coast ports.

OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL COMPANY GOES INTO LIQUIDATION Mr. H. J. Hall, chairman of the Ota - huhu Public Hall Company. Limited, presided over a good attendance of shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting, held in the hall yesterday afternoon. The meeting had been convened to consider the position of the comparer. The chairman gave a comprehensive resume of the doings of the company since its formation, and after a full discussion it was decided that the company bo wound up voluntarily. Eleven votes were exercised by proxy. Messrs. H. J- Hall and C. R. Petrie were appointed liquidators. The hall is an old wooden building situated in the centre of the business area on the Great South Road, and has been used for the principal soci.il functions of Otaeiuhu and surrounding districts for many years. Although out-of-date and lacking in accommodation to meet the needs of this fastgrowing suburb no other balls are available. If this property passes into th.e hands of a private speculator, it is certain that this common meetinghouse will soon disappear to make room for business premises in keeping with the surrounding buildings. Steps will no doubt be taken by the Otahuhu Borough Council to obtain the sanction of the ratepayers to purchase and renovate the hall. If this is refused, Otahuhu will be without * the necessary accommodation for the holding of socials, dances and meetings. KING COUNTRY TOPICS At its last meeting the Ohura County Council discussed the important question of a reduction of ths levy due to the Taumarunui Hospital Board, in

view of the revaluation of the county. A letter from the county solicitors expressed the opinion that as the new valuation was not in existence on April 1 last, it would probably be contended that the levy must be paid on the old valuation, even though the new one was expressed to revert to April 1. The council passed a. resolution that in view of the existing circumstances the apportionment of the net estimated expenditure of the Hospital Board in so far as it affected the county should be made on the basis of the new valuation, and particularly in view of the fact that the county’s representation on the board had been reduced from three to two members.

Mr. J. W. McLean, who was for a number of years postmaster at Taumarunui, and at one period held the position of Telegraphic Branch Supervisor at the Auckland General Post Office, has been promoted to relieving officer at the General Post Office. Wellington. Mr. McLean has recently been postmaster at Masterton.

The Manuni Pigeon Club's birds released at Blenheim in fine weather, met with a very rough trip. The contest resulted: D. Andrew's Black and 'White, 1,145.9 yards per minute: H. Patterson's Message Boy, 1,142.3 yards; D. Wilson’s Star Salute, 1,141.8 yards; J. Langwell’s Jack W., 1,139,9 yards; J. Whittaker’s Firefly, 1,138.1 yards; G. Wilson’s Woollahara. 1,125.3 yards. The match was the first toss for the birds that will go to Dunedin.

The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Ongarue Cricket Club:—President, Mr. C. Otto; vice-president. Messrs. J. Whiting, T. Taylor, L. McWilliam, E. P. Zander, D. Hoskings, W. Lightfoot, G. Miller, Ray Winger and W. Flintoff; club captain, Mr. K. McKay: secretary and treasurer, Mr. E. Miller; management committee, Messrs. K. McK%y, K. Howard, D. McCracken, J. Winsor and the secretary; sole selector, Mr. J. Whiting; social committee, Messrs. S. Smtili. W. Peffers, K. Howard, J. Miller and C. Cook.

The Taumarunui Savage Club had a gala night when the programme was given by a party of Savages from tb# Auckland Club. The party was presided over by Rangatira Dr. W. H. Parkes, and the following contributed items: Savages T. Garland, F. Baker, Heath, E. Sly, H. Hayes, Graeme-Holer* Lambert-Harvey and W. H. V. Taine. Mutual good wishes and the presentation of several Taumarunui badges to the visitors concluded a delightful evening.

A largely-attended meeting of protest was recently held at Ongarue to take action against a proposal of the Lands Department to revoke the reservation of the Ongarue Cemetery Reserve. A widely-signed petition against the proposal dealt with and telegrams of protest sent to the member for the district and the Hon. A. D. McLeod, Minister of Lands. The wire to Mr. Smith, M.P., referred to “the highhanded manner of attempting to filch our cemetery away.” TE AWAMUTU ORPHANS Members of the Te Awamutu Orphans’ Club held a successful “ladies night’’ on Saturday, when the Town Hall was crowded. The president, Mr. L. J. Whittington, presided. Visiting Orphans were present from Auckland, Otahuhu. Hamilton and Cambridge. An enjoyable concert programme was contributed. Over 150 ladies were the guests of the club, and the function was a great success.