South Taranaki News

Taranaki Daily News, 24 November 1926, Page 2

South Taranaki News

(From Our Own Reporter.)

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P.O. Box 133

LOYAL UNION LODGE./ HALF-YEARLY MEETING. The half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Union Lodge, Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, was held in the Carlton Tea Rooms on Monday evening in order to give a special welcome to the Grandmaster of the New Zealand branch, Bro. T. Aitken, of Auckland, and Director Bro. H, S. M. Quigley, of Dannevirke. Large and representative contingents from the Loyal Eltham, Kaponga and Manaia lodges were also present. Bro. G. Collins, N.G., of Hawera, presided, and the Grandmaster, Bro. Quigley, and the visiting lodges were accorded the usual honours of the order. At the conclusion of the formal business a very informative address was given by the Grandmaster,. who quoted facts and figures to prove the continued pre-eminence of the Manchester Unity among friendly societies of New Zealand. He urged on the lodges of the Taranaki district the necessity for doing all possible to maintain that pre-emi-nence by improving the status of the order in this district. The Grandmaster also congratulated the district officers present on the improvement of matters concerning the order in the district. Bro. Quigley also addressed the meeting at length, supporting the Grandmaster in his remarks. The district officers, Bro. R. D. Dagg, D.G.M., Bro. S. J. Bennett, D.D.G.M., and Bro. N. B. Bellringer, district secretary, were also present, and a resolution of congratulation was passed to Bro. Bennett on his recovery from a recent illness. At the conclusion of the meeting supper was provided, and this concluded one of the most enthusiastic meetings of the order held in Hawera EGMONT SHOW TO BAY. A BUSY SCENE. The Hawera showgrounds presented a busy scene yesterday, when exhibitors and stall holders were completing their arrangements for the Egmont A. and P. show, which opens at Hawera to-day (Wednesday). Cattle and sheep were arriving by every train and the association’s trucking and paddocking staff were fully taxed to handle the large number of exhibits coming forward. The stewards in the various live stock sections got the work of ticketing the pens in hand early and each exhibitor was directed to his own particular pen or stall direct from the railway yards. In the implement and agricultural exhibit section the various firms have practically completed the arranging of their displays, and this year promises to be a record for agricultural machinery exhibits as a number of new firms to Hawera are exhibiting. The motor exhibit is one of the largest ever staged in Taranaki, and should provide a wealth of interest to everyone. Amongst the wonderful range of amusement shows are merry-go-round, ocean wave, games, hoop-las and many novel side-shows which are visiting Hawera for the first time. This year’s amusement section is stronger than ever, and it is safe to say that the lighter side of the public’s entertainment is catered for more expensively than ever. SUCCESSFUL DANCE RECITAL. There were good attendances at both the dance recitals given by the pupils of Mrs. Cora Wilson in the Hawera Opera House on Monday night and last night, and on both occasions very picturesque and clever dancing was witnessed. Little Miss Joyce Goodwin spoke the prologue and epilogue and an interesting and varied programme Was given by the pupils. In the first part of the programme were given exhibitions of the Spanish waltz, Highland fling, ragtime ballet, eake walk, pas de deux, Cossack dance, Gipsy ballet and hosts of other clever and dainty exhibitions. One of the most. popular features was the exhibition of ballroom dancing from the early Victorian days to the present period. The third part of the programme was also very interesting and attractive. Amongst other popular items were the Russian mazurke, a jolly jig, sailor’s hornpipe, operatic solo, the jack-in-the-box ballet and the carnival ballet, by request. VENETIAN MARQUETRY DISPLAY. The splendid display of Venetian marquetry work at the recent Methodist rose and sweet pea show had all been done by Miss Bates, who, it appears, is an expert in this ancient art. Interviewed on the subject of marquetry, Miss Bates gave some interesting information. In the first place Miss Bates explained that the true form of marquetry (Venetian Marqueterie), which she followed, was an imitation of the ancient art of inlaying wood. Miss Bates showed some samples of work whereby models turned from well-seas-oned heart of kauri wood were made to exactly resemble forms of China and earthenware. The surface was rendered as smooth as glass by certain processes, finished off by French polishing. The splendid polish gave a wonderful depth to the finish and the models were further enhanced by paintings of Eastern scenes. The wooden models, alhough finely finished after coming from the turners, have to go through two or three stages of preparation and extreme care has to be taken to get a good surface. Miss Bates explained that there were two classes of marquetry, the Venetion marquetry being comparatively rare, while the other class, which is known as “painted wood,” is the more common class. The whole work from the preparation of the wood to the finished article was done by hand and extreme care had to be exercised throughout. Miss Bates showed a number of finished articles such as vases, serviette rings, powder boxes, charms, bowls and hosts of other dainty articles which looked for all the world like the daintiest of china and which were, in reality, of wood cleverly treated. “Everything depends on fine attention to detail,” said Miss Bates. She went on to say that there were hardly any countries in the world to which she had not sent specimens of her work to the order of different people and she has

especially sent articles to England and Scotland, and in many cases she has been informed that Venetian marquetry has not previously been seen by people in Scotland and parts of England. Added interest is lent by the fact that practically all the articles are made of 'kauri. SPORTS CARNIVAL TO-NIGHT. The Hawera Amateur Athletic Club now has everything in readiness for the sports meeting to be held at the Hawera showgrounds commencing at 8 o’clock to-night (Wednesday). C. Flett, the noted Wellington cyclist, arrived by the express last night, and the champion, R. A. Rose, arrives this afternoon. To-night's meeting will be the first at which the mile cycling race has to be run in heats since cycling has been introduced in Hawera, Undoubtedly the best cycling ever witnessed in Hawera will take place this evening, when there are splendid fields in each event and many notable performers are participating. A great deal of interest should centre around the running events, in which many first-class athletes are taking part. Great interest should centre round Rose in the mile and the halfmile, and there is no doubt that sportsmen from all parts of -Taranaki will be present to see the champion runner in action. POACHING OF TROUT. Local anglers fishing in the Kaupokonui Stream above the Glen Road last week came across quite a number of fish in good condition which appeared to have been killed by some unfair means, it is thought by the unlawful use cf gelignite. As a result the society’s rangers are exercising extra vigilance in this vicinity. The secretary of the local acclimatisation society states that good fishing is still reported and amongst others Mr. C. Amos has been particularly successful, having landed a large number of fish from the Tawhiti Stream. There are now 80 young pheasants at the hatcheries, all of which are doing well, while 200 eggs are still down. All the fish at the hatcheries are making exceptionally good growth this year. TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL. BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEET. The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors of the Hawera Technical High School was held last night. Present: Mrs. Harding, Messrs. R, S. Sage (chairman), J. W. Harding, T. C. Hobbs, W. Crompton, A. Entwistle, J. Gray, A. L. Campbell, A. Lees, and A. Gray (headmaster). i The headmaster reported that the departmental examinations were in full swing and the matriculation examination would commence shortly. The boys and girls sports had been held and proved very successful. The school was indebted to a number who assisted and to the girl prefects who provided afternoon tea. Thanks were also due to those who had lent lawn mowers for. the track, and especially to the Athletic Club for the use of their gear, and the Park Bowling Club for the use of their roller. Tennis would soon be general, and ip order to encourage practice Mr. F. W. Sutton had presented a trophy. In face of the attention being paid to the question of boys having to leave school to work on farms it was pleasing to report something on the other side. Two brothers rode ten miles each way every day to school and were wonderfully regular in their attendance. They were both good, strong lads, who would do a man’s work on the farm. The headmaster thought the greatest credit was due to their parents and to the parents of others of the students who were making a sacrifice for the sake of their boys and girls. The report was received. Mr. Lees reported on his placing before the Minister of Education the question of free railway passes for pupils from Eltham. He said the Minister had promised to consider the matter, although he was not hopeful of receiving a favourable reply. The board decided to write to the Minister on the question. The board decided to write to the department drawing attention to the defects in the ceilings throughout the school and requesting attention to the matter. It was decided to write the Minister asking him to carry out the staffing of the school according to the system recommended at the last meeting of the Council of Education. The chairman referred to the recommendation of the board of studies of the New Zealand Universities to abolish agriculture. which included dairy science, from the matriculation syllabus. He was firmly of opinion that these more practical subjects should be included in the syllabus, and he suggested conferring with the Farmers’ Union and Dairy Federation on the matter. Mr. Harding stressed the importance of these subjects in Taranaki, and it was resolved ''that in view of the importance of agriculture and dairy science -in the Dominion the .board viewed with apprehension the action of the board of studies in recommending the removal of dairy science and agriculture from the matriculation syllabus.” It'was decided to solicit, the assistance of kindred societies, including the Federation and the Farmers’ Union, and the matter of arranging a deputation to wait on these bodies was'left to the chairman. GENERAL ITEMS. A new record was set up at the Hawera dairy laboratory on Monday, [when uo fewer than 130 samples were received. The previous record established about a week ago was 88 samples in one day. I The heavy rain and general rough 'weather experienced in South Taranaki ' until a few days ago has had a bad effect on crops in the district, and many farmers state that the growth has been j very unsatisfactory and in many cases | they have had to drill the same piece of ground several times. PERSONAL ITEMS. Major D. E. Bremney. left 1-y the exI press yesterday for Treiitliam. where lie j is to instruct at the camp being held

for members of the New Zealand defence stall, commencing on Saturday. Mr. A. J. Ching, clerk of the Hawera Court, left by the express yesterday for Wellington, where he will probably spend about a fortnight. During his absence Mr. C. Spens-Black will act as deputy clerk of the court. M‘r. T. A. Winks left for Wellington by tihe mail train yesterday to attend a National Dairy Association conference.