Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 518, 22 November 1928, Page 2

Province and Suburb

(Fr«m THE SUN'S Correspondents.)

TE PUKE FLOWER SHOW AND GALA The 16th annual flower show was held j at Te Puke in McDowell’s Hall on Tu«_-s- ! day afternoon. The show proved most j successful, a special feature bedng the ; roses and the courts. The Country Court ; was most striking, being a representation j of a clock tower in flowers. Many j people thought the • clock” a real one. ; The Te Puke Court gained the prize. This j court represented a windmill. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies. Principal prize-winners were : Champion Rose—Mrs. Reynolds. Bunch Sweet Peas —British Queen: Mrs. Dudley Vercoe. Six Distinct Varieties of Roses —Cup: Mrs. Wilson. Bruce Beale Bowl, for most points in decorated classes —Mrs. Johnston. Hay and Sons’ trophy, for most points in cut flowers —Mr. Keely (Whakatane). Te Puke’s gala week is causing a great influx of country visitors to the town. The shops are gay with decorations and lend a festive air to the town. At 3 p.m. on Tuesday about 100 balloons were allowed to float down front the Bank of New Zealand roof. Mr. Frank Chapman was lucky enough to catch the balloon with a prize ticket on it, the prize being a cut-glass salad dish presented by the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Gibbings. KING COUNTRY NEWS The Taumarunui Borougn Council resolved at its meeting on Tuesday evening to unite with other local bodies in a big public farewell to Mr. P. Heller, resident Public Works engineer, who has been in charge of the local Public Works office for many years Mr. Kollir has ;>een transferred to Stratford. * * * Flying from Timaru, birds belonging to the Manunui Pigeon Club registered as follows: J. Langwell’s Walhoon, 1 ; D. Andrew’s Riverblue, 2 ; D. Wilson’s Star Salute, 3. Langwell’s entrant was the only bii'd to home in race time. The club’s next race will he the north yearling championship from Wellsford. * * * Mr. A. J. Arthur, late of the railway staff at Taihape, has taken up his duties as stationmaster at Taumarunui, in place of Mr. Guthrie, transferred. *= * * Mr* E. Murrow presided over the annual smoke concert and trophies presentation of the Taumarunui Railway Football Club. Mr. W. Hodges presented the trophies, and in handing the Mullins and Bull Cup to Mr. T. Lee, for the Taumarunui railway team, remarked that the trophy had been keenly contested for between the winners, Te Kuiti, Ohakune and Taihape Clubs. The Maurer and Simons Cup was handed to Mr. Falwasser, for the traffic team. Mr. D M. Simmons's gold medal for most improved player was awarded to Mr. C. Green. The usual toasts and a bright musical programme rounded out a pleasant evening. ROTORUA NOTES The road to the cemetery, known as Forestry Avenue, has been regraded and formed. The work of rolling, consolidating and clearing out old water-tables is now being completed. A footpath, bordered by an avenue of limes, has been constructed, and when completed will be a great improvement to the borough. It will make the road to the cemetery better for pedestrians. The cemetery is receiving attention, and the main entrance and roadway has been graded and rolled. Candidates, as follow, have just completed their sittings in St. John’s Hall, under the supervision of Mrs. A. C. Randerson, for the annual university examinations:—Bachelor of Arts, 7; law, 1: banking diploma, 3; accountancy, professional and Bachelor of Commerce, 7. The Education Department’s examination commenced on Tuesday and extends to November 30. There are 39 candidates sitting for senior scholarships, junior national scholarships, Public Service entrance and intermediate examinations. * * * An interesting musical demonstration was given by Air. J. Davies at the Grand Theatre on Monday evening. Music from a gramophone record in front of the theatre was amplified and transmitted by wire to a loud-speaker on the stage. After the Rotary luncheon on Monday, Mr. J. N. Roberts congratulated one of the members, Mr. C. H. Clinkard, on having been elected to represent the constituency in Parliament. Air. Clinkard suitably replied. * * * Air. P. A. L. Basham has presented a handsome silver cup to the Rotorua Basketball Association for competition among the various clubs. Mr. D. L. Dawson, director of townplanning, went to Rotorua to-day to meet members of the Borough Council in connection with town-planning in Rotorua, and the lay-out of Alarinc Parade.

TAURANGA TOPICS The Taurunga Beautifying Soctetv summer show was an unqualified succW The staging space was crowded beautiful blooms. The show of roses was very fine. L* ch section was well filled. The l>i s 7rw High School was well to the w n entries in the children’s classes. 111 The principal prize-winners were; Roses, all Classes —Alcsdaines V.'. lv>ur las Alaltby, L. Blonquest, H. p. and Mr. 11. K. Cazalet- The prise fn* the champion rose went to Mrs. AlaJtHv Bowl of Roses—Mrs. J. B. Beal* Bowl of Sweet Peas—Mrs. W. Dourly Bowl of Poppies—Mrs. W. Harvcv Carnations—ALr. . T. Teasey. Aliscellaiieous—Alesdames H. V Pease. \\ . T. Teasey, N. V. Clark, I‘restoi and Airs. Cazalet and L. J. gladden "and E. Lasenby. u Decorative—Alesdames C. Whiting r ! Phillips, B. C. Robbins and W. HarvV' ’ I Yegetables—Messrs. W. T. London A. Cooper. W. S. Harris and Master J Home Industries—Alesdames Rissett,, C. W. Whiting, W. E. Robins, Watkins! Alisses A. Wileock, Butcher and AL John ! son The united friendly societies from Paeroa and Waihi axe to hold a picnic and sports meeting at Taurauga on Saturday, -when it is expected there will l** at least 1,000 excursionists. The picnic will be held in the Domain and the clear sandy beaches adjoining the Domain will ! make fine playing grounds for the child- ] ren, also giving bathing facilities. ] Several bowling teams will be with tfc* ] excursion and the local bowlers are looking forward to a good day’s sport. The Taurauga Dairy Association’s pay- 1 out was over £13,000, the rate being is id 1 a lb butter-fat. The supply has nee; ; large this year, there being 60 tons c: butter increase, compared with the sank period last season. * * • The Taurauga Defence Rifle Club htd its first shoot for the Floyd Champiorship Belt ou Saturday, there being nine competitors. H. Oliver put up top score with 89 points. Teams from Paeroa and Waihi arc expected by the excursion train on Saiurday to shoot against a Tauranga train. The local team w r ill be picked from Messrs. H. Oliver, A. J. Aterrielees, W. P. Carswell, R. Johnson, W. H. Poole, R. Poole, T. Floyd and H. P. Ward. FRANKLIN INTERESTS A meeting of the executive, of the Franklin agency of the Auckland Automobile Association was held at Pukekohc on Tuesday evening, Air. G. T. Proudu presiding. The secretary, Air. AI. S. Campbell, re ported that the membership of the agency stood at 396. Of that number 80 had availed themselves of the assoeiatibn's insurance scheme. The secretary »«• asked to make application for the collection of overdue . subscriptions. It was decided to request that further necessary signposting be undetaken in the districL The offer of Mr. AI. H. Wynyyrd. the motorists’ representative on the Mam Highways Board, to address member.', was accepted, and the date fixed fur December 12. It was reported that the Pukekono camping site at Roose’s Bush was in good order and had been well patronise* last year. Air. J. Fulton intimated tha: he hoped to finalise arrangements for a camping-site at Tuakau in the near future. . It w r as decided to suggest to tne association that agencies should be represented on the executive on a basis in proportion to membership. * * « The Franklin County Council met ywterday. Air. J. N. Massey, M.P.. presid--111 The Public Works Department \ that a conference was being held nex. rear, following the representations oi motor-lorry owners, to d ls £ ontln “ e ,.*”' collection of heavy-traffic licence remand asking the council’s opinion. a < hers agreed that no reduction shouiaj made in s,«ii fees, but considered tie should be the subject of increase-J™ ; a view of relieving the rural commumi oi present heavy burdens. The Minister of Public M that £SOO, on a iil for JjjfiJJjj. J been included in the present > ear-s* mates for the tv aiuku to Manukau Road, Kohe Kohe to Pollok sect i“ n V K:a ' Application is to be made to. the Government Roans Board for it the to the borrowing of ii.sOO cost of the scheme, to prevent in the Manga tawhiri \alle>. on ] -okeno-Paeroa Koad. The ■cjwjjjj-,*}, stated.. would involve un * i^- overn nieii t £4,425. of which sum the was providing nnd th riding £350. the balance t .re. for which ratepayers in a spec—are to be rated. DARGAVILLE TOPICS The Rev. G. P. Moixis. ing Dargaville this month tota*» new parochial duties at ,le presented with a case of PP token ui Dargaville Cricket Club as a its goodwill. d purdie, in The club captain. Mr. D. _ru tll , making the presentation, ref Rev. Morris's enthusiasm for the „ game, and to his service “the a playing member. aR- train a* 3o I behalf of the Te Kopuru t|an. spoke. The Rev. Morris suitaDiy . • * The Ruawai En, ®vtainerS { stage^ s three-act comedy. T eveilttC bury," at Dargaville on Mcmda}' before a large and appreciate „ The play was a credit to ticllta r general and the performers I M P?,.. a rincThe characters were.—Abel » M.P.. Mr. K. K. Haraes: Mdroy > to Mainwarings), Mr. F- re Lr ty: (Mainwaring.s daughter). Mr. • g. v. Lady Alarion Alain waring, - A r V>. Mace; Rev. Adrian P.ylands. barton; Constance Darner, Mrs. • & j, Richard (Mainwaring's son), soMcßae; Tilly (Wellyn’s daughter^ M. Sands; Percy (Wellyn s son). V. Aston; Amelia (Wellyn s >“ ndr ,. daughter). Miss P. Finlay so. V. Banks (Mrs. Wellyn s ■? oCbe I jL, (a 1»« V. Shepherd: Mr. Metba Rom student). Mr. IV. Barton, fr tr Miss G. Hodgson; Buclus-WeUyn. V. Shepherd; Mr. Stillbßltle officer), Mr. R. A. Mace, Mr- jjeak ston (another law student), to&'. Dr. J. Rule was director and sUg> o) ager. Mrs. D. A. Ilhams <r lie 4t! Mr. S. Blanchfield neatly * 1 incidental music, which added g*. i the pleasure of the ? vem J!fl_ a vill« j ceeds will go to the Dargav Club. * * - tll e Installation of officers ? r o O .F, Dargaville Lodge, M.U., • folio**place on Monday evening Ho0 w>n X 0., Bro. R. Page; V.&. t. : S.SI. Bro. G. P. Vlocr-s. F . b Bro. Parker; lecture-master, Izod, P.G.; treasurer, Bro. L- l 0 ta At a social held subsefluen epgel meeting. Bro. Morns was of a silver pencil as a by me esteem in which he , ls h , r vVaidl- u 111 Bro. Alorris is leaving I° r month. 1