HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 68, 14 December 1931, Page 18

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

OLD PUPILS’ DAY Hutt Valley High School SPORTING COMPETITIONS Warm sunshine and very little wind combined to make Old Pupils’ Day at the Hutt Valley High School last Saturday afternoon a success both from a social and a sporting standpoint. Although comparatively new the Hutt Valiev High School has many old pupils who still take an interest in it, and manv of them were present on Saturday Old pupils competed against present pupils in shooting, tennis, cricket, and a Welcoming the visitors, Mr. 11. P. Kidson, the principal, said that Old Pupils Dav was a social event as well as a sporting one. He stressed the necessity for co-operation among members of the assoC 'Th "’official party comprised Mr. and Mrs. H- P- Kidson, Captain W. Olphert. Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Dyer (members of the board), members of staff an .h wives; Mr. and Mrs. J. N. M'llard, Miss M. Browne, Mr. J. McNaught, Mr. D. W. McLeod, Miss H. M oodhouse, Mrs. M C. Price, Miss W. Mather. The following are the detailed results of the sporting events:— , Relay Race, Half-mile. Old Boys, No. 1: Henderson, Mair, Bowman, ,T. Phillips, 1. School team. G. Phillips, Church, Leighton, McDonald, 2. Tennis. Schools mentioned first. • . B Teams. —B. Aldous beat V. leist, 6—2, M. Laurence beat N. Olphert, 6—3; L. Pope lost to M. Post, 3-6; V. Everson beat K. Cooke 6—4; K. Slater and A. Holgate beat J. Gelson and A. Wallace, 6—4; B. Aldous and M. Laurence beat V. leist and N. Olphert, 6-3; L. Pope and V. Everson lost to JI. Post and K. Cooke, 4—6: K- plater lost to J. Geison, 2—6; A. Holgate beat A. Wallace, 6—2. Schools won by 6 sets to 3. A Team. —V. Burns beat I. Howe, 6—5; J. Burns beat M. Marryatt, 6—o; E, Thomas beat L. Jlawson, 6—3; J. Mouat beat O. House, 6—3; G. Hadwin beat JI. Hill, 6—4; H. Robertson beat P. Hastings; 6—5; L. Wakelin lost to R. Thornton, 6—3; R. Spencer beat B. Olphert, 6 —2; V. and J. Burns beat I. Howe and JI. Jlarryatt, 6--; H. Rdbertson and IL Spencer beat R. Thornton and B. Olphert, 6—2; E. Thomas and J. Mouat lost to L. Jlawson and O. House, 4—6; G. Hadwin and S. Wakelin beat M. Hill and P. Hastings, 6-4. School won by 9 rubbers to 3. Shooting. Old Boys: J. Hutcheson, 61; W. Taylor, 65; J. Lopdell, 65; H. Warnes, 56: D. Bowel!, 60; J. Hepworth, 67. Total, 374 School.—A. Bornholdt, 71; F. Burrell, 74; J. Marchant, 65; J. JleHolm. 67; R. Ballantyne, 06; G. Slater, 66. Total, 409 Cricket. First Elevens. Old Boys.—First Innings, 39 (‘F. Sherwood 12, B. Tunnicllffe 9, E. Rowso 9). Bowling for School. Church took four wickets for 10 runs, Jarvle four for 16, and Compton'one for 5. School—First Innings, 1-57 (Hughes 40 retired, Church 35 retired). Bowling for Old Boys, Organ took two wickets for 34 runs, Fry three for 42. Old Boys.—Second innings, 42 for six wickets,(Tunnicllffe 13, Rowse 13, Clegg 11). Second Elevens. Old Boys—First innings, 69 (A. Hay-ward-26, G. Leopard 11, D. Body 11). Bowling for vehool, Fox took five wickets for 15 runs. ; I School.-—First innings, 15S for six (Roberts 63, Mclnncs 32, Fox 30). School won. both matches easily. INTER-BIBLE CLASSES Social Rally in the Hutt The Hutt Valley Inter-Bible Class Movement, which includes in its ranks all the Bible classes of the Hutt A alley, also Toe H boys, held a successful end-of-thc-year social rally in St. James s Hall on Saturday night. There were'2oo young, people present. The hall was decorated in Iceland poppy shades, the table decorations being of sweet peas. Paper caps, made by the Methodist Bible-class girls, were worn by all the-young people. The St. James e Bible Class orchestra provided, accompaniment for the community sing, which included popular choruses and carols. The roll-call, which took place during the evening, revealed that there were more Hutt than Petone members present. A jolly hour was spent in playing progressive games, and there was also folk dancing. During thp'evening Jlr. J. S. Reid thanked the girls who were responsible for the supper arrangemeats, and Miss E. Smith, Miss - A. Johnson and Mr. B. Wright, who were the conveners for the evening. EXCURSION TRAINS An Upper Hutt Venture s Details of the revenue received from Sunday trains during the first four Sundays were discussed by the Upper Hutt Borough Council last Friday night. A total of £74/19/5 had been received, but with the council’s guarantee of £2O a Sunday there was a deficiency of £o/0/7. For the. fifth and sixth Sundays the revenue was £29/2/3 and £24/9/7 respectively. “Considering we have had two wet Sundays I do not think we are doing so badly,” said the mayor, Mr. A. J. McCurdy. TENNIS COURTS OPENED Club at Fairfield The official opening of the Fairfield tennis courts tool; place on Saturday afternoon. It was the intention of the Fairfield Estate Company to these courts for hire, but Mr. JlacKessack callee) a meeting in order to see if a club could not be formed. The idea received the ready support of those present, and already there is a fair membership. Jlr. W. T. Strand, Mayor of Lower Hutt, after being introduced by Mr. C. G. White, president of the club, officially opened the courts. He referred to the value of games as a discipline, and preparation for the game of life. He considered that sport was beneficial not only for the individual, but for the nation. Mr. Strand hoped that in the not very distant future, the players might successfully compete in championship tournaments. He declared the courts onen for play, and hit the first ball over the net. Afternoon tea, which was provided by Mrs. White, was then partaken of. Jlr. L. W. Woolley is vice-president of the club. Mr. JfaeKessaek secretary, and the social committee consists of Mesdames Leckie, Woolley, and Misses W. and E. Gardiner, and Messrs. 11. W. Gardiner. Sneddon, A. Mercer, and Ilembrow. MURITAI TENNIS CLUB An open tournament will be held by the Muritai Tennis Chib, under the auspices of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, at the club's courts at Eastbourne. on December 26. 28 and 29, and following days if necessary. Entries close with the club secretary. Mr. W. V. Fisher, c/o Land and Income Tax Department, Government Buildings, Wellington, on Friday, December IS. This will be the third tournament held by the Muritai club. Many of the leading local players have intimated their intention of entering for the various events. The courts have recently been topdressed, and are in first-class condition. Arrangements have been made for additional courts. The events include championship ami handicap events, singles, doubles, and ; mixed doubles.

REDUCED PRESSURE Upper Hutt Water Supply TOO MUCH HOSING ' A complaint regarding the low water pressure received at the last meeting of the Upper Hutt Borough Council led to a serious discussion by councillors. The mayor, Jlr. A. J. McCurdy, said that the cause was the persistent draw from hoses., People could not expect to let hoses run all day and night and still get a full pressure. Notices have been sent prohibiting householders from using their hoses indiscriminately. Councillor J. Blcwman: The sum of £25.000 was recently spent in water reticulation. Why is it necessary to send out such notices? The Mayor: The reservoir is full, and the reticulation scheme is quite successful. The whole trouble is the enormous draw on the mains. Councillor M. H. Hood: We engaged an engineer who advised that the Bin. mains would supply 15,000 people. In the borough we have 3600 people and yet we are short. ' ; The Mayor: It is not the engineers fault. If you had only 800 people using hoses as they are being used now you would be short. The Wellington City Council will not allow' hoses to be used without a meter. On the motion of Councillor J. T. Hazelwood it was decided to send out notices requesting people to turn off their hoses in the event of the fire syren sounding. SCHOOL GARDEN FETE Successful Event at Randwick The garden fete organised by the Randwick School Committee, Parents’ Association, and the school staff, held on Saturday afternoon, proved exceedingly Large numbers attended, and the Hutt Municipal Band provided delightful music. Jlr. Walter Nash, M.P., in declaring the fete open, congratulated the promoters on their splendid- effort, and commented specially on the folk dancing, maze march, and deportment exercises. A basket of flowers was presented to Mr. Nash for Mrs. Nash, who is at Auckland. There were many side-shows, which provided much entertainment and were well patronised. There was also a lucky baby show, run by Mrs. Dunn. Baby Wensor proved to be the winner. There was also a display of decorated prams, the prizes being awarded by the judge, Mrs. Worry, to Phyllis Watson (special), Eileen Hewson first, and Karen Barker second. , „ The stalls were as follow :—Sweets and soft drinks, Mesdames Fairclough, Milsoni, Hobden; cake stall, Mesdames Dunn and Baldwin; produce stall, Mrs.,Harris; afternoon tea, Mesdames Jleade, Daley, Tyrall, and Reeves, and Mrs. Pointer was reading cups in the tearoom. The side-shpws were run by the following:—Escalado, Messrs. Harris and Benjamin; darts, Messrs. Baldwin and Hoare; football game, Messrs. Goodfellow and Pointer; coconut shiis, Mr. Milsom. Great credit is also due to Mr. Dunn, chairman of the school committee, and Mr. Douglas, the secretary, for the excellent organisation, and their hard work in prephration for the fete,. Mr. W. T. Strand, Mayor of Lower Hutt, was among those present. METHODIST WOMEN Missionary Auxiliary Meeting The Lower Hutt branch of the Methodist Women’s Missionary Auxiliary held its December meeting recently. There were 20 members present, and after the opening devotional service the minutes were read and confirmed. The president’s quarterly letter (the first one from the new president of the union, Mrs. J. F. Hill, of Wellington, was read. A letter was received from Sister Netta Gittes, Ratana Pa, Taranaki, thanking the auxiliary for the gift of money and sack of goods, which were the result of the recent gift afternoon for the Maoris. Appreciation was expressed at the action of the Rewa Girls’ College, Belmont (consisting of girls from the age of 9 to 14 years), who, under the leadership of Miss May Ching, have •been busy for the last few months making scrapnooks, garments, faec-towels. etc., for Sister Netta’s Jlaori children. These, together with another parcel from the auxiliary, will be forwarded in time for Christmas. During the afternoon posies were presented to the president, Mrs. Ballantyne, and the secretary, Miss Enid Saunders, and Mrs. Garlick conveyed to them the good wishes of the auxiliary members, and an appreciation of their services dur. ing the past year. Mrs. Ballantyne suitably replied. The meeting concluded with the rendering of Mrs. J. F. Hill’s “Essay of Peace,” and an account of the aims and constitution of the Pan-Pacific Union. SENIOR FREE PLACES Petone Technical School The following pupils attending the classes of the Petone Technical High School were awarded senior free places:— Evening Passes. Girls: Duffy, Mary; Greenfield. Thelma ; Hoare, Zelma; Kaye, Eva; Seddon, Sarah F.; Staples, Ethel. Boys: Anstiss, Roy; Brattle, Leslie A.; Burborough, Felix James; Edmonds, Joseph C.: Kyle, Robert; Laurence, Arthur D.; Morris, Phillip R.; JlcLaucblan. Robert; Nankivell, Avon ; Seales, Clifford E.; Scott, Robert A.; Seddon, James; Smith. Albert S.; Smith, Kenneth J.; Taylor, Robert F.; Watson, Frederick. Day Passes. The following day scholars were awarded senior free places:— Girls: Asplet, Edith; Barnard. Jlolly R.; Boyes, Gucn D. L.; Byrne. Zona ; Cargill, Isabel J.; Grimstone, Joan F.; Harker. Nancy; Hill, Thelma R.; MaJpas, Maude: Marston. Betty; Mcßae. Winifred; Mehaney, Margaret; Rowberrv, Dorothy M.; Upchurch, Jlollv K.; Vann, Beryl M.; Wight, Fanny O. Boys: Abbott. Wilmore; Bold. Andrew C.; Briggs, Leonard T.; Bullen. George; Claridge. Douglas A.; Dunn. Henry : Edlin, Frank ; Francis. Edward ; Greer. Jlervyn ; Hey. Alfred ; Leary, Edwin : Lochhend, George; Ord, John E.; Smith, lan JJ.; Smith. Jlanrice A.; Stringer. Joseph J.; Stutter, Clifford; Upton, Kenneth L.; Wills. Stanley G. PADDY’S MARKET A Paddy’s market was held in Waiwetu school on Saturday aflernoon in aid of the school funds, and the organisers state that the response was more generous than that, of previous years, and wish to thank the parents and frieiids for their support. The stalls were run by the following:— Produce, Messrs. O’Jleara and Clarkson ; cake, Mesdames Maeke and JlcGrath; sweets and fancy, Mesdames Webb and Scoon, and Jlisses Webb and Scoon ; ice cream, Mesdames Gardiner and Fergiuson. The tearooms were run by Jlesdamts Willoughby. Pegler, Welch. Stnnell, ami Jlisses D. Carter, Liver, Pegler, and R. Barns, while the side-shows were in charge of Messis. Willoughby, Stunell, and Jones.