HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 32, 1 November 1932, Page 5

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

STREET-WIDENING Petone Council’s Position AUTHORITY NOT LAPSED Petone councillors expressed concern last evening at a statement made by a prominent citizen of Petone that the authority of the council to raise the Jackson Street Widening Loan had hapsed. To the council the mayor, Mr. D. McKenzie, gave assurance that such was not the case. “In 1931 a Jackson Street Widening Loan of £35,000 was authorised,” the mayor said. “This authority does not lapse for five years—that is, 1936. We are endeavouring to raise £7OOO in the meantime to pay off liabilities incurred. We have advanced in all £ll,OOO from overdraft, pending receipt of loan moneys, and have the authority to raise money at 5J amortisation basis, or 5i per cent, flat rates. It is difficult to raise money at the present time on the amortisation basis, and legislation is pending which will permit us to borrow at 54 flat rate. In the meantime we are holding £5OOO on temporary loan until we get this authority. At present our overdraft would only be £6OO if the £ll,OOO were raised. The whole position is that the money market is not favourable for borrowing,” he concluded. “NIGHT IN THE ARMY” Those who attended the dance at Miss Draper’s studio on Saturday, evening enjoyed another original evening. Saturday’s entertainment took the form ot a “Night in the Army.” The hall was a parade ground, with tents, canteen, etc., bearing reminiscent legends, and a uniformed orchestra was esconced in “The Better ’Ole.” Many of the dancers wore uniforms, the remainder .wearing paper service caps. Lew Arnolds. Marimba Band supplied the music, which consisted of war songs. The novelty dance was an “Air Raid,” during which bombs exploded and shells whistled. The finals of the Hutt Valley dancing championship were decided by Miss Valina Spiller as follow: Miss D. Hunter and Mr. H. Gilligan, first in quickstep and waltz; Miss A. Senior and Mr. K. Smith, second in quickstep and tied for second place in the waltz wuh Miss M. West and Mr. S. Davies. The cups and medals will be presented at a later date. A creditable exhibition was given by Dora Benns, aged nine, and Gordon Benns, aged ten. Among those present wore: Mrs. Callon, green satin:—Misses M. Fraser, blue velvet. C. Gearing, green taffetas ; N. Fraser, flowered voice; A. Senior, green velvet; H. Hayes, green net; M. Harley, flowered taffetas; V. Buchanan, green satin; P. Cun dr, black crepe satin; M. Martin, blue lace; P. Martin, blue velvet: L. Eddy, pink satin, K. Terris, white velvet; E. Smith, flowered voile; J. Gunn, white satin; V. Kruse, black and white velvet; M. Clark, pink lace; M. Robertson, green taffetas; M. Howland, white crepe de chine; N. Wilson, black lace; D. Hawthorne, black velvet; J. Hayton, black and white velvet; D. Patton, red crepe de chine; L. Hecson, black georgette; G. Kemp, gold voile; S. Scddon. flame satin; L. Player, black lace; T. Routley, pink taffetas; D. Hunter, white velvet and lace: J. Barnard, pink silk voile and net; H Baller, blue crepe de chine; J. Kirkus, pink satin; N. Kirkus, blue georgette; M. Hayton. green chelnese; E. Saville, red marocaln; M, West, lemon lace; E. Hogg,

beige lace; B. Werry, apricot lace; L. Thompson, floral voile; H. Strong, gold crepe satin; A. Jones, green lace; R. Jones, white lace: Mrs. Alsop. white satin: R. Dennison, floral georgette; R. McLierman, black lace: K. McLierman, black lace; E. Draper, red lace; B. Snow, apricot georgette; P. Hastings, blue georgette; w. Doran, red net; S. Hunter, green velvet; V Blair, white taffeta: E. Costigan, white net; M. McGhie, black lace; I. Benge, black lace; P. Hoss, wine lace: ,B. Patton, red satin; W. Ticklehusli, pink crepe de chine; C Baigent D. Robertson. H. Hay, R. August. C. McLennan. G. I. Kemp, V. Rutland, F I. Flitter, R. L. Clark, M. King, H. C. Werrv, I. Werry, F. Staples, H. Withington, P. Johnson. L. August, C. Lambert, D. Potter N. Scott, D. Fallaver. H. Dyke, O.’Miller. N. Ell. Di Robertson. F. G. Haggett, S. liar, W. Taylor, A. Judd, E. Lockett, F. C ‘Lustv, C. Wilson, H. H.- King, K. Penberthv, P. Carey. A. Hansen, D. Wilson, G. Keillor, J. Edwards, N. Davis, M. Stewart.

BOROUGH OF PETONE Council Holds Meeting The Petone Borough' Council held its meeting last evening, the Mayor, Mr. D. McKenzie, presiding. There were present: —Crs. C. P. Brocklebank, J. C. Burns, V. E. Jacobson, V. A. Noble, A. Scholefield, J. W. Longman, and R. W. Toomath. A letter was received from the Wellington town clerk setting forth details of the heavy traffic fees, and asking that the council forward an undertaking under seal. It was reported that the Petone mayor and town clerk had issued the necessary undertaking under the seal of the council. The Canterbury Progress League wrote asking for support in a protest, against the recommendation of the National,Expenditure Commission that the Highways Fund should be abolished. The question was referred to the finance committee. An application from the Petone Beach Beautifying Society for the use of the Esplanade and Recreation Ground for the annual Christmas and New Year Carnival was granted, SCHOOL CARNIVAL Events at Wilford “ ' / Postponed on account of the inclement weather on Labour Day, the Wilford School Carnival was held in the school grounds on Saturday afternoon. Mr. W. Dyer, of the Wellington Education Board, and Mrs. Dyer, were among those present. A feature of the carnival was the side shows, stalls, races, and a baby show. The results of the events are as follow :— , , „ Girls’ Races. —Five and under: P. Bond, 1; J. Henry, 2. Six and under 9: E. Collins, 1; M. Cleland. 2. Nine and under 12: N. Jenner, 1; M. Tonkins, Twelve and under 1G: J. Smith, 1; D. Crook, 2. Bovs’ Races.—Five and under: E. Collins, 1; E. Tegg. 2. Six and under nine: L. Nicholas, 1; S. Jaegar and N. Seddon, 2. Nine and under 12: J. Stevens. 1; D. Taplin, 2. Twelve and under 16: V. Burns, 1: D. Turkington. 2. Baby Show.—Girls under six months: Baby Bardon. Under 32 months: Baby Butler. Boys under six months: Baby Winnie. Under 12 months: Baby Hunter. Baby Butler was also judged the best baby in the show. Women’s race: Mrs. Hunter, 1; Sirs. Stead, 2; Mrs. Bond, 3.