PERSONAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 February 1940, Page 4

PERSONAL

Messrs F. C. Brenton (Pahiatua), 1. Talbot, A. Mac Carlie and H. D. CurtOi. (Wellington) were recent guests at'the Prince of Wales Hotel, Masterton. Mr Charles Perry and Miss Alma Perry, of Worksop Road, Masterton, have returned home after an extended holiday client at Seatoun. Messrs T. Quinn. W. Percival, J. Millar. T Clark, J. M. Wilkie and Coderman (all of Wellington) are guests today al. the Hotel Midland. Masterion. The following signed the register recently at the Empire Hotel (Masterton): Messrs Morshead (Dunedin). R. Edmonds (Nelson), R. Dennis (Auckland), Keating and Dudley (Palmerston North), Duncan (Dannevirke), Midgley, R. Duff. W. Wilson and T. Jennings (Wellington). The following will act as judges at the Pahiatua Show:—Horses and competitions, Mr F. C. F. McKay, Rongotea; Jersey cattle, Mr A. Montgomerie, Kauwhata; dairy cattle, Mr E. W. Leach, Te Rehunga; Romney sheep and farmers’ classes, Mr F. W. Blatchford, Woodville; Southdown sheepi Mr A. J. Cooper. Masterton; fat sheep. Mr R. J. MacDonald. Dannevirke; Friesian cattle Mr O. A. L, Cadwallader, Greytown; dog trial, Mr J. S. Tait Dannevirke; draught, horses, Mr F. C. F. McKay, Rongotea. Pioneer officers of the Salvation Army in Auckland and other New Zealand centres more than 50 years ago, Brigadier and Mrs J. Condon. Sydney, have arrived in Auckland on holiday. In 1883, two years before their marriage, Brigadier Condon and his wife had the distinction of being the first Salvation Army officers to be stationed at Auckland. Subsequently Brigadier Condon began the work of the army in Greymouth Brunnerton, Feilding, Foxton. and other places, while Mrs Condon did pioneering work in Blenheim.

Mr C. F. Reeves, a former resident of Wellington, died at his home in Auckland, Mr Reeves, who was the second. son of Mr E. Reeves, a member of the pioneer produce firm of Plimmer, Reeves and Co. was an old boy of Wellington College, and was later in business for the greater part of his life in Wellington. In his early years he was a keen footballer and yachtsman and was a prominent member of the Wellington Football Club. Some years ago he left Wellington to reside in Auckland and. except, for a short period last year, he lived there till his death.

The death is reported from Sydney of Mr Stanlej 7 Grant, the well-known theatrical manager, Mr Grant’s connection with the stage in Australia goes back to the days of Bland Holt in the last century. He was, however, better known as advance representative and manager for William Anderson, John F. Sheridan. Dan Barry, George Marlo\v, Edwin Geach, and others. Mr Grant toured New Zealand many times and was well known in Masterion. He was recently managing his own country tour of “The White Horse Inn” in the provincial districts of Australia. Mr Eric Charles Hands, business manager of the National Broadcasting Service, died yesterday afternoon after a short illness in a private hospital in Wellington. Mr Hands was born in 1885, joining the Post and Telegraph Department, in Thames in 1899 as a telegraph messenger. His capabilities led to his appointment some few years later Io the Pacific Cable Board's station at Doubtless Bay, North Auckland. After seeral years in the employ of the Pacific Cable Board. Mr Hands rejoined the Post, and Telegraph Department. In December, 1931, he was appointed general manager of the New Zealand Broadcasting Board till further notice, and in June, 1932, he was confirmed as general manager, resigning his position in the Public Service.

Building Permits.

The Masterton Borough Council issued four building permits for an estimated value of £339 7s 6d last month, compared with four permits for an estimated value of £1.046 10s in January 1938. There were no new dwellings included in the figures for either period. The Masterton. County did not issue any permit last month, while for the corresponding period last, year there was issued one permit for an estimated value of £9O. The League of Nations. "Because I recognise the weakness of human nature, its reaction to propaganda, its blind following of mob instincts. I maintain that the League of Nations cannot be made effective without some curtailment of the sovereignty of individual nations including your own. Some of you no doubt disagree with me, and this I will admit, that such an ideal is not easy of attainment,'' said Mr T. C. Brash in his presidential address at the opening of lhe annual conference of the League of Nations Union of New Zealand in Lower Hutt yesterday.

Special Trains. For the benefit of Masterton and Wairarapa residents who wish Io visit Wellington at lhe time of the Eucharistic Congress, the Railways Department has arranged for special trains between Masterton and Wellington tomorrow (Friday) and on Sunday. Tomorrow a train, put on primarily’ for lhe ben’elit of children Ind carrying all passengers will leave Maslerton at 6.15 a.m. and will depart from Wellington on the return trip at 3.35 p.m. On Sunday a train will leave Masterion at 6.35 a.m. and a return train will depart. from Wellington at 7.25 p.m., arriving in Masterton at 11.16 p.m. These will be the only additional trains to be run. Loan for Baths. The Masterton Borough Council proposes at its meeting on February 20, to consider a resolution to apply to the Local Government Loans Board for its sanction to borrow money lor now baths. Objectors to the proposed application are required to submit the same

in writing not later than the day before the Council meets. It should be particularly noted that objections (if any) to be valid must bo against the application going forward to the Loans Board and should be supported by reasons for the objection. Every loan proposal, in the general course of procedure. must first be submitted to lhe Loans Board who may sanction, reject, or modify the proposals as it thinks fit. No further action may be taken by

the Council until Hie proposals have been dealt with by the Loans Beard. In tills case, should the proposal be sanctioned by the Loans Board. opportunity will still be given to those entitled to vote to exercise their option eithei for or against the proposal when it comes to a poll.