Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 483, 12 October 1928, Page 2

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN’S Correspondents).

OTAHUHU ACTIVITIES The Otahuhu Borough Council granted permission to the St- John Ambulance Association last evening to take up a collection within the borough on November 2. Building permits to the value of £4.411 were issued during the month of September. Permission was granted the Otahuhu Mounted Rifles Sports Association to charge for admission to Sturgess Park on Saturday, October 13. An invitation to attend the dedicatory services in connection with the new Anglican Church on Sunday next was accepted by the council. Permission was granted to the members of the Fir® Brigade to instal an electric hot water system in the station, the brigade to pay the cost of the installation and tlie council to pay the annual charges. Advice from the district telegraph engineer stating that the department is willing to provide and maintain the necessary line between the telephone exchange and the fire siren, at an annual rental of £6 10s a mile, was referred to the Fire Brigade Committee. The pumping engineer reported that 2 157,000 gallons of water had been pumped for the two weeks ending October Crs. Arlington and Wilis stressed the need of 500 ft of new hose for the use of the Fire Brigade, and after an animated discussion it was referred to the Legal and Finance Committee. NEW LODGE AT WAIUKU In the presence of about 90 members, including a number of ladies, the Loyal Waiuku Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., was opened in the Parish Hall on Tuesday by the Auckland District Grand Master. Bro. W. Gubb. assisted by Bro. J. McLeod, PAi.M., District Secretary; Bro. J. Clark, P.G.M.. District Treasurer; Bro. r. Aitken, P.G.M.; Bro. W. McMillan, P.D.G.M., Bro. W. Best. D.D.G.M.; Bro. W Perry, P.D.G.M.; and Bro. W. Dean, P.D.G.M. Among those present were visitors from Pukekohe, Tuakau, Hamilton, Papaknra and various Auckland lodges Tn all 16 different lodges were represented. In their speeches, the district officers heartily congratulated Bro. W. R- Harris, P.G., on his efforts in forming the new lodge at Waiuku. During the evening 16 new candidates were initiated, making a total of about 30 members. The following officers were installed:— I P.N.G.. Bro. G. Frear; Noble Grand, Bro. S. Harper, P.G.; Vice-Grand, Bro. R. S. Naylor. Elective Secretary. Bro. Owen; Financial Secretary. Bro. W. R- Harris, P.G ; Treasurer, Bro. R. S. Naylor; Warden, Bro. L, G. Lapwood: Conductor. Bro. R. Copas; R.S.N.G.. Bro. R. S. Fussell: L.S.N.G.. Bro. G. Erikson; R.5.V.0., Bro. R- Marshall: L.S.V.G., Bro. L. R. Barriball; Guardian, Bro. C. Comer. The Auckland district trustees were appointed trustees of the lodge. PORT OF ONEI JNGA—ARRIVALS YESTERDAY KAITOA (10.10 a.m.), 319 tons, Martin, from Nelson. DEPARTURES YESTERDAY RARAW\ (4.30 p.m.), 1,077 tons, Bark, for New Plymouth. RARAWA DELAYED. —The Rarawa was nuable to cross the bar at Manukau last evening. However, she crossed at 6 o’clock this morning and is due at New Plymouth to-night. She leaves the Taranaki port to-morrow evening and is due back at Onehunga on Sunday morning. The Arapawa sails from Onehunga at noon to-day for Hokianga and is due back on Monday, leaving again the same afternoon for Wanganui. The Hauturu is due at Onehunga on Sunday from Waikato Heads, Kawhia and Raglan, and leaves at 3 p.m. on Monday on her return trip. The Kaitoa, which arrived at Onehunga yesterday from Nelson, sails to-day on her return trip.

BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL CONCERT There was a good attendance and ke«a competition at the weekly whist drive »>} social evening conducted by the ILA.O.R. Lodge, Birkemi.-ad, last evening, in their lodge-room. Mokota Hoad. Miss D. Hayman and Mrs. Watson were the winner* of the ladies' prises, and Mr. Taylor and Mr. Laver, junr., of the men**. The consolation prizes went to Mrs. Sutcliffe and Mr. Laver, senr. Items were contributed by Mesdames Hilton and Tothii: and Mr. W. Meech. Mr. H. Schormann acted as M.C. * * • The Foresters’ Hall. Birkenhead, m packed last evening, when the school gave a, concert in aid of funds to complete th* schoo ports ground. A programme of 19 items was given, were greatly applauded. Good credit is due to Mr. Mcnzies, headmaster, and his teaching staff, for their work !n coaching the performers. The amount taken was in tne vicinity of £2h, which will carry a £ for .£ subsidy from the Education Department. HAMILTON BOYS’ WEEK A Boys’ Week is to be held in Hamilton next week. It is being organised by the Young Men’s Christian Association and the community service committee of the Rotary Club. About SOO boys took part in the celebrations last year, and it is anticipated that a similar number will do so again. Places of interest, such as the Ruakora Government Experimental Farm, the telephone exchange, and the works of the New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited, will be visited. Addresses on citizenship will be given in the schools. A “father and son” banquet will be held on Tuesday evening, when an address will be given by the Hon. J. A. Young. On Saturday a sports competition will be held for the Fow Banner. MATAMATA AFFAIRS The question of establishing a dental clinic at Ma.tama.ta was advanced a further stage at the last meeting of the Junior tU&h School Committee. Acknowledgement was received from the Education Board of the committee’s formal application, guaranteeing the sum of £lO6 toward the cost. The primary' school committee, at its monthly meeting, resolved to support the High School in its efforts, and it was stated that approximately 1.160 children would be served by the new’ institution. The Chamber of Commerce has taken up the question of railway freight on whale oil, which is used as a stock food. The department Is to be asked to class the commodity in class E instead of class D. Another matter in which the chamber is moving is the desirability, now that th« Kaimal metalling is completed, of eatablishlng direct telephonic communication with Tauranga. The present roundabout route for messages is likely to bt taxed, with the increased amount of traffic from tourists and others *■ * .* The extensive alterations to the port office are nearing completion. The whole of the postmaster's living quarters hav? been taken in o the new office, and th« facilities for both the public and the officials will be considerablv improved. * * * The work of extending the primary school is well under way. A new room has been added, and the benefit to the younger pupils will be great. The roll at the primary school now approximates 266 children. * * * At the fortnightly meeting of the Town Board, Mr. J. Buchanan presided. The town clerk, Hamilton, forwarded details of the proposed allocation of the 1929-30 traffic pool. The allocation, far as the local board was concerned, was not considered satisfactory, and it was resolved to protest, and endeavour to obtain the co-operation of other local bodies similarly situated. HAURAKI COUNTY ROADS Xoxious weeds and weeds which should be declared noxious were discussed by the Hauraki Plains County Council yesterday. A request from the Xgatea branch of the Farmers' Union that the council take steps to have stinking mayweed (anthemis cotula or spurious chamomile) declared a noxious weed within the county was referred to Cr. Miller and the inspector for a report, and the same committee was instructed to report on ways and means of bavins tall fescue grass declared a noxious weed in those parts of the county not already affected. Cr. Miller pointed out that unless tins grass was checked it would spread all over the county, and in a few years it would be impossible to find the Turoa township. The council agreed to guarantee the Xgatea Public Hall Society's account with the Thames Valley Power Board for the Xgatea street lights, and to investigate the question of providing lights at certain sharp road corners. The chairman and engineer were deputed to meet the Xetherton district settlers in regard to a water supply scheme. The treasurer, Mr. E. A. Mahoney, reported that main highway subsidies were very slow.’ in coming to hand. 0* £2,676 passed in July, only £4 20 h 2.0 been received. The council decided to ask the Lands Drainage Department to undertake the metalling of the Patetongu riding roads and the Puhanga Canal West Road, and also the formation and dedication of the Hopai West Hoad ROTORUA NOTES At the monthly meeting of the Eotorua County Council, £5-39 9s 5d was received from the Public Works Department in payment of claims for Government grants carried out by the council The same department also gave author* ity for expenditure on maintenance 0“ the following roads:—Maraeroa £45 at £1 10s to £1; Tauranga £IOO at £1 10s to £1; Wairoa Bomo. £137 Is 8d at £4 for £U and Hoad. £29 13s 2d at £3 for £2. The county clerk was instructed to jp quire from the Tourist Department cost of two lights for Xgongotaha. It was decided to lift the irf * money available on Dansey Road. * * * _ Mr. John Tucker, the New representative of the Young AastTa*£ League’s 1929 tour of Canada and AB*®£ ica. is to visit Rotorua on Saturdaywill address the High School Monday morning, and leave for Mi ****“• ton in the afternoon.