Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 484, 13 October 1928, Page 10

Province and Suburb

c (From Th#E SUN’S Correspondents).

MORRINSVILLE NQffES A complaint has been ypade to the Morrinsville Borough Council by Mr. R. Jones that the town ruiybish dump is swarming with vermin. “When the rats have cleaned up the food in the dump,” he s/tid, “they pay a visit to my house arwj are making it untenable for humans/' The engineer said lie was carrying out poisoning operations • * • At its meeting tKis week the Tauhei Drainage Board approved of a plan for the extension of i/s area to take in the land along the Ajfangahaumai Stream to the Piako River to cover the area now being drained tyy the board. As far as rating is conccy.-ned only a few settlers will be affected! Air. Georgy Scott, while driving a motor-lorry * long Seifert’s Road, Tauhei, on Thursday night, had a most uncomfortable experience. Through his vision being heavy rain he di'ove off .the roafd. The lorry went into deep water, th/ ; front wheels and headlights being covered. The driver hastily climbed on to thf* roof and yelled for help and he was rescued by settlers who had to improvise- a raft. Fire totally destroyed a Dodge' motorcar e-wned by Air. J. H. Ford, of Morrinsy file, on Thursday night. Three occv.pants, Alessrs. R. Bentley, W. Martin and the owner, had a narrow escape wy.en the flames rapidly enveloped the ce r On the advice of the borough engineer ’the Alorrinsville Borough Council last evening decided to purchase a Candy chlorinator, a British plant, at a cost of £261. for installation at the head works, to purify the borough water supply. The engineer in the course of a comprehensive report said that after making exhaustive inquiries and personal inspections he was satisfied that the gaseous chlorination treatment was the most effective It was. also recommended by the Public Health Department ns the most efficient and inexpensive method of water purification MATAMATA COUNCIL There was a full attendance of members at the October meeting of the Alatamata County Council at Tirau, Cr. J. W. Anderson being in the chair. Notification from the Alinister of Public Works in regard to a proposed con1s 4d All Wool tSox; Cashmere, Is lid —At Bert Marshall’s.

ference in Wellington to consider the question of appliances and devices on motor-vehicles drew caustic comment from several members After the council had read the regulation dealing with rear reflectors, Cr. Dee stated he thought it was a one. Cr. Darby emphasised that many people had bought, and were still buying, reflectors which had been condemned. The council decided to agree to the proposed conference. Complaints by the council that the Railway Department was carting sleepers from Mokai to Putaruru by road instead of using the Taupo Timber Company’s railway produced a reply from the Comptroller of Stores, Wellington, to the effect that only 991 sleepers had been delivered in three months, and that the choice of road or rail rested with the contractor, as the department bought the sleepers at Putaruru station. The guardians of the public roads were not to be caught by this specious answer, and on the motion of Cr. Judd, who said the department was “dodging the issue.” it was decided to ask the comptroller to call future tenders with delivery at Taupo Timber Company’s siding. In response to an inquiry the Department of Lands and Survey advised that the reserve of one chain running round the 44 miles of lake side at Arapuni was under the conti’ol of the Public Works Department and not the County Council, and it was very unlikely it would ever be divested from this control. Cr. Darby reminded the council that part of the reserve on the north side had been under the control of the Waipa and Matamata. County Councils since 1910. KING COUNTRY NEWS At the last meeting of the Taumarunui Chamber of Commerce a letter was* received from the Minister of Public Works advising that the chamber’s urgent representations regarding a reconsideration of the position covering passenger fares and freights on the Ohura railway line would be very carefully investigated. The chamber has been for some time without avail, pressing the department to grant through freights on coal and other goods, notably fertilisers, so that it is now hoped the Minister's letter presages a favourable reply. A well-attended shoot conducted by the King Country Gun Club resulted: Points match, for the Sherlaw Cup and medal, 10 birds: G. Bretherton, 7 breaks, 1; F. McFadyen and G. Geary, tied with 6 breaks, 2. Six-bird sweepstake: G. Geary and F. -McFadyen, six-bird tie, 1; G. Bretherton, 4 breaks, 2. Six-bird

sweepstake: G. Bretherton, 5 breaks, 1; H. Gage and T. Ketu, 4-break tie. 2. Six-bird sweepstake: A. Davies and T. Ketu, 4-break tie, 1; F. McKay, 3 breaks, 2. Four-bird sweepstake: F. Southee, the possible, 1; T. Ketu, 3 breaks, 2. Consolation handicap, 4 birds: F. McFadyen and T. Ketu, 3 breaks, 1; F. Southee, C. Gibson and R. Edwards, 2-break tie, 2. Bad weather made shooting difficult. Mr. R. W. Smith. M.P. for Waimariiio, lias been advised by the Minister of Lands that, as a result of representations made through him, the proposal to revoke the Ongarue cemetery reservation will not be proceeded with further. * * «» Under the presidency of Mr. A. •E. Rice, the Taumarunui Rugby Sub-Union gave a social evening, largely attended. Mr. Kronfeld, of the Auckland Referees’ Association, and president of the Auckland Rugby Union, was present. During the proceedings the gathering presented the sub-union secretary, Mr. L. H. Lynskey, with a set of pipes and accessories. Mr. G. E. Manson, the Mayor, was also presented with a beautiful set of carvers which he had won in an art union. Mr. Manson offered to donate a similar trophy for the next season. SPORTS BODIES MEET At the annual meeting of the Morrinsville Tennis Club the balance sheet showed a credit on the previous year of v £l3. The bank overdraft had been reduced by £SO. The following officers were elected:— President, Rev. R. F. Wilkie: vice-presi-dents, Messrs. W. C, Cargill and C. F. O’Connor; treasurer, Mr. E. A. Crabtree; auditor, Mr. C. H. McKay; committee. Misses Grim wade and Lowry and Messrs. Forster, J. Cottingham and Anderson; secretary, Mr. G. Plummer. * * At the annual meeting of the Ohura Tennis Club, the following officers were elected: President, Mr. W. K. Williams; vice-presidents, Dr. R. B. Turnbull and Messrs. IT. Williams and X. Gow, general committee, Mesdames Turnbull. McKay and Tf. Williams, Messrs. Wimsett. O. Quintall, F. Gleeson and P. Brookes, with officers ex-officio; Selection Committee, Mrs. 11. Williams and Messrs. F Gleeson and C. Nicholls. All lady members were appointed as the Entertainment Committee. • « * The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Raurimu Tennis Club: President, Mrs. J. W. Hutson; captain, Mr. Naylor, vice-captain. Mr. H. B. Hfll; secretary, Mr. M. Hunter; Ladies’ Committee, Misses Murray, L. Hill and Zachariah; Gentlemen’s Committee, Messrs. Naylor, Hill and M. Hunter. At its annual meeting the Taumarunui Cricket Association elected Mr. S. Sarah as president, Mr. F. McCarroll. chairman of committees, and Mr. A. E. Kerr, secreOnce tried—always used Radium Boot. Floor, or Metal Polish Why’ Because they give a better and more lasting shine. 24.

tary, for the coming season. Mr. Carroll was appointed selector. Oio and Ongarue Clubs are to be asked to enter the association, and it was resolved to ask the Auckland Association to permit its English coach to visit Taumarunui lor a few days if possible. * * * The annual meeting of the Morrinsville Croquet Club was held this week. The club’s credit balance on last season was £4l 9s. A presentation of a croquet mallet was made to the secretary. Mrs. P. J. Cooper. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. G. Howie; vice-presidents, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Clark? secretary and treasurer, Mrs. P. J. Cooper; .•ommittee, Mesdames Sterling, R. C. Branch. F. S. Donald and W. Butler; Match Committee, Mesdames J. Anderson, Hawkins and Philpott. The season will be opened on October 20. • * * The Whangarei Croquet and Bowling Clubs opened their new season yesterday afternoon. .The greens were in good condition and 14 rinks were in play. The Mayor, Mr. L. J. Brake, and the president Mr. King, spoke briefly and then Mrs. King rolled the first jack. The Mayor opened the croquet lawns. A feature of the afternoon was the gorgeous array of thousands of flowers on the tea tables. TAURANGA AFFAIRS The annual regatta at Tauranga is one of the great events here and the club is getting into harness to make the 192 S one the best in its history. The annual meeting was held on Thursday when about 50 members attended, the president, Mr. R. Randel, occupying the chair. Ten new members ware elected. The report showed the club to be in a healthy condition. Reference was made to the larger membership and the very numerous and haridsome prizes which had been donated. The balance sheet Showed a credit balance of C 235 in the bank The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron. Mr. C. E. Macmillan. M.P.; president. Mr. C. Robbins; vicepresidents, Alessrs. A. J. Merrieiees. J. Dames, P. Densem, G. Maltby. G. Faulk-/-A. O’Neil. An executive oommittee of lo members was appointed. The question of holding a two davs’ , wa 2 fully discussed and '.lie meetthat - the committee be recommended to consider holding this SugnewTvenYT 6 a ' S ° made for nurnerous PROGRESS LEAGUE at . mee ting held in the Firwi Borough Council Chambers, presided over by the Mayor. Mr. J. M. Mclt *, was decided to form a league League the Progress The Mayor said for some time Rotorua*« in th « of "Plenty had been m eakemng owing to the various changes

that had taken place, both on the coasand in Rotorua itself. He considered thtime had arrived when the local bodte should unite to form a league, so that any question of importance could be cocsidered by that body, which would hav; their combined weight behind it. Various local bodies throughout w district were represented at the meeunr Mr. K. H. Wallace, clerk in the Toga* kai branch of the Bank of New Zealan who was knocked down by a car ini En l •- Street on Thursday morning andrr tfl to King Street Hospital, is ' be making good progress toward reco From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 2.33 in of rain fell and another 37 was registered up to 8 a. m * ABUI * morning, making a total of 2.70 m. NEW LODGE AT WAIUKU In the presence of about 90 including a number of ladies, -j Waiuku Lodge, M.U.I.O.CKFin the Parish Hall on Tuesday -X Auckland District Grand Master, J* Gubb, assisted by Bro. J. McLeod, -c District Secretary; Bro. TP.G.M.. District Treasurer; v TO inaC . Aitken, P.G.M.; Bro. W . P.D.G.M., Bro W. Best, DD-GJa-.J* W. Perry. P.D.G.M.; and Bro. W. WJJJJ P.D.G.M. Among those present * visitors from Pukekohe. Tuakau, ton, Papakura and various A« lodges In all 16 different lodge, represented. . . In their speeches, the district o . heartily congratulated Bro. W- K. P.G., on his efforts in forming «« lodge at Waiuku. During the evenuas new candidates were initiated, 111 a total of about 30 members. The following officers were b? 5 1.P.N.G.. Bro. G. Frear; Noble Bro. S. Harper, P.G.; Vice-Grand. S. Naylor. Elective Secretary. Bro- tiorr.Financial Secretary. Bro. w • v Vfor , P.G ; Treasurer, Bro. R. N; -aStor Warden. Bro. L. G. Lap wood; coik* *■-«. Bro. R Copas; R.S.N.G., Bro. RJ | sell; L.S.N.G.. Bro. G. Erikson; K-=>- * j l:rn. R. Marshall; L.S.V.G., Bro.*» Barriball: Guardian, Bro. C. CoroeThe Auckland district trustees were | pointed trustees^ff^th^Jodge^^