Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 504, 6 November 1928, Page 16

Province and Suburb

ROTORUA AFFAIRS IMPROVEMENTS TO HOTEL Owing to the insistent demands of the travelling public accustomed to the luxuries of European and American hotels, the proprietors of the Grand Hotel intend making extensive improvements by building a new addition on the Hinemoa Street side of the hotel block. The new building will consist of 14 bedrooms, each with a bathroom attached, and there will be seven rooms on each floor. There also will be improved furnishings to the main building. Hargreaves, Stapleton and Rolfe, of Hamilton, have secured the contract, at the price of £7,159. PAPAKURA CONFIRMATION SERVICE Archbishop Averill visited Christ Church, Papakura, on Sunday evening, and administered the rights of confirmation to 28 candidates. The church was filled. The clergy present were: The Archbishop’s chaplain, Archdeacon Simkin, Rev. F. Dobson, vicar of Manurewa, and the vicar, the Rev. W. C. Wood, who presented the candidates. The Archbishop delivered two very inspiring addresses, one to the candidates and the other to the large congregation. The singing was ably led by a large choir under Mr. P. Hardman, choirmaster. NEW BATHS AT PAEROA The official opening of the Paeroa municipal baths, which are considered to be the most complete in the Dominion, took place on Saturday. The Mayor, Mr. W. Marshall, performed the ceremony. There was a large attendance of swimmers and interested ratepayers. Speaking from the diving-board the Mayor said the baths had been advocated for many years. He thanked all those who had helped the scheme along, especially the ratepayers who had shouldered the burden of a £2,000 loan for the construction of the baths. It was believed the baths would at least pay working expenses, so that the ratepayers would only be called upon to contribute £l5O a year. The bath is 100 ft long and 40ft wide. As a compliment to Cr. Silcock, who was the prime mover of the baths scheme, the Mayor called upon his youngest son to dive off the springboard, and thus open the baths. WHANGAREI ACTIVITIES The ordinary meeting of the Whangarei Borough Council lapsed last evening for want of a quorum. Illness accounted for three councillors, absence in the country for another, and electioneering for one more. A vacancy caused by the recent death of Cr. Meikle

(From THI SUN’S Correspondents.)

is not yet filled. Of four present nor could recall a similar event before.

The following candidates were no** ated to-day for the seat on the TVhan^ 1 ' rei Borough Council rendered vacant k the death of Mr. David Meikle: James Jackson. St. C. Jounneam ‘ . W. H. M Yarrow. ’ and

The Whangarei Boys’ Band will * its first public performance in Mair pai on Sunday. The Mayor will present TT 33 lads their new instrument*

The retiring member of Parliament r Marsden, Mr. W. Jones, has been «n deavouring for some time to secure t» speeding up of the train which lea\> Whangarei at 3 p.m. for Auckland anr of the train which leaves Auckland a 4.5 p.m. for Whangarei. To-day he r. eeived a telegram announcing that December 2 the journey will be speeds up to the extent of half an hour. HAMILTON NEWS At least 2,500 entries are expected for the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s show, which opens at Claudelands on November 16. There * an all-round increase in most of the secI tions. Usually a weak feature of the she* light horses have increased considerate and over 100 more entries than last yeaare anticipated. Cattle and pigs classes are about the same, but entries for shee; are almost double. Both the home industries and school sections are on a larger scale than the previous show Everything augurs well for a successfn exhibition. * * * Record entries are promised for thsummer show of he Hamilton Horticul tural Society, which will be opened tomorrow by the president, Mr. W. Tudhope. Keen interest is centred this year c the competition for the Hamilton Cup botween residents of the east and west of the river, while people living in country districts are vieing with each other for the possession of the Country Cup. The cut flowers and roses will not only be prolific but of excellent quality as a r suit of the fine weather. Decorated table* are also expected to present a pretty sight. ** . ♦ A remarkable record of succes was achieved by Mr. F. R. Seddon, of Hii. side, Hamilton, at the Royal Show, held at Palmerston North. Out of seven sheep entries in the Romney Marsh section, b secured seven prize tickets. These included champion and reserve champion i; the aged ram class, first for a pair o woolly ewe hoggets, second and highicommended with a single ewe hogget : a class of 25, and i nshorn ewe hogget - a third and highly commended. All who have contributed to programmes on club nights during the seaso:. were tendered a special night by the committee of the Hamilton Orphans’ Club c Saturday evening. Brother A. H. Barr who presided, retailed a host of anecdotes and thanked all who had been re:--ponsible for the success of club nights Much amusement was caused by an item “Lasca,” by Brother Holder, of the Auckland Savage Club. The following was th-r programme: Overture** and marches by the orchestra; songs. H. Piper, R. Blarkie, H. Saunders and Williams; elocution Holder; pianoforte duets, J. T. Batters! and Harrison; vocal duets. J. T. Bat tersby and E. H. Quill; flute solos. E H Quill. TAURANGA TOPICS At the last few week-ends Taurang; fishing parties have had excellent sport There have been very large catches of hapuka, schnapper and tereki. The loca fishermen have also had big catches three boats landing over two tons. • * • The Beautifying Society has flre<i November 20 as the date for its summu show.