HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 50, 22 November 1932, Page 3

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Although the water reticulation at Eastbourne is not yet complete, a number of residents have been able to connect with the supply. It is understood that the service was interrupted yesterday to enable adjustments to be made at the reservoir.

“Drills held during the quarter have been well attended and carried out by the brigadesmen very creditably,” reported the Superintendent, Mr. J. P. Gaynor, to the Petone Fire Board yesterday. The new fire brigade sub-station at Koro Koro is now in commission, and five firemen have been appointed. PETONE FIRE BOARD Business at Meeting 1 The Petone Fire Board met yesterday afternoon, the chairman, Mr. D. McKenzie. presiding. There were present Messrs. J. Kerr, G. C. Edwards, and J. E. Quinn, Mr. W. F. Sturman, secretary of the board, and Mr. J. P. Gaynor, the superintendent. A request from the Otago Electric Power Board that the Government, be urged to introduce compulsory conversion of local. bodies’ loans with a view to saving interest was “received.” Letters were received from the Minister of Internal Affairs and the secretary of the Local Government Loans Board agreeing to the board’s - borrowing the sum of £4OO by way, of bank overdraft for the purpose of purchasing a fire engine chassis. The Loans Board, however, refused permission to borrow an additional £5O for the sub-station at Koro Koro. TO AID AN INVALID Benefit Dance at Lower Hutt There was an excellent attendance, at Miss Draper’s studio, Lower Hutt, on Saturday evening, when a benefit dance was held. to assist a widow residing in Lower Hutt. There are four small children, and a medical adviser has pronounced it necessary for the mother to go immediately into hospital for special treatment, after which an extended rest will be necessary to complete the cure. The friends and sympathisers who are doing everything possible to assist the family hope that the necessary funds may be forthcoming to attain this objective. During the dance on Saturday, Mr. W. Nash. M.P., who bas been interested in rhe case for nearly a year, expressed his watitude to the committee for the sympathy and zeal it had displayed in endeavouring to ‘assist in this necessitous case. Mr. W. Noble acted as M.C., and. Mr. T. Read thanked Llew Arnold’s Marimba Band for giving their services, and those who had provided the supper and donated other gifts were thanked by Mr. C. Moran.

A demonstration of the quickstep was given by Miss Draper’s pupils, and Dora and Gordon Binns, claimed to be the youngest exponents of ballroom dancing in New Zealand, also gave a demonstration. Miss O’Kane played extras. Among those present -were : .Mesdamcs E. M. Lee, figured crepe de chine: D. de Catstro, ivory lace; W. Gordon, figured taffetas; C. S. Guest, flame satin; E. Shaw, floral silk voile: J. O’Brien, navy blue crepe de chine; E. Emerson, black satin; Mason, black lace; W. Campbell, green net; Thurkell. blaek satin: J. Ryan, wine lace; Andrews, fawn georgette and lace; Misses D. Andersen, green satin; A. Edge, pink georgette; M. Quick, cream fuji; E. Adams, blue satin; R. See, black velvet; P. Paton, green taarocain; M. Hosey, floral voile; Draper, black velvet; L. Thomson; D. Johnson (Nelson), cyclamen crepe de chine; E. Smith : Fraser: J. Barnard; A. Adie, green lace: D. Jenkins, rose silk voile; D. Whitelaw: M. Andrew, fawn georgette; L. Morrison, pink georgette; D. Went, geranium taffetas; E. Shaw, green satin; R. George, green satin; 0. Dick, tomato georgette; C. Mount, black velvet; R. Beale, pink crepe de chine; E. Hay, white fuji silk; M. Pearce, black georgette; M. Ching, blue taffetas. M. Porter; crimson lace; M. Ching (Nelson), orange satin: Messrs. A. Guudin, C. Dyke, E. Hudson, Draper, W. Thirkcll, E. Williamson, D. Jenkins. Noble (2), L. Payne, E. Payne, T. Macintosh, L. Whitelaw. V. Ell. Natusch. H. Jones, E. Chesney. D. Bannerman. Haggitt, S. Hayduk, J. McCoymont, F. Hayes. J. Ryan, T. Read, P. McLean, S. McCartney, and C. Binns. LODGE BUSINESS Meeting Held at Woburn The fortnightly meeting of the Ngati-Aw-a Lodge, No. 152, 1.0.0. F., Woburn, was held last week, Pro. S. Boweock, N.G.. presiding Over a large attendance of members and visitors. Official visits were paid by Bro. C. E. Tanner, P.G., Degree Master, and members of the degree team, members of the Heretaunga Lodge, No. 115, and V.G.., and members of the Bellevue Lodge. No. 126. . When the usual lodge business had been disixised of, the degree muster took charge, and the first and second degrees were conferred on nine members of subordinate lodges in the district. The presence of such a large number of applicants for degrees was considered evidence of the interest taken in the advancement of the order in the Hutt Valley. When the subordinate lodge resumed the N.G. and his team conferred the initiatory degree on two new members. Oue member was proposed during the evening. Fraternal greetings were conveyed by Bros. Woodgatc, N.G., Heretaunga Lodge, Petone; McPhee,a Bellevue Lodge. Lower Hutt, and Robertson-Tay-lor, on behalf of Tc Atamai Encampment. No. 11, Hutt Valley. These brothers also responded to the vote of lecome. and congratulated the N.G. and officers of Ngati-Awn Lodge on their efficiency. Supper and cards brought the evening to a close. WAIWETU SCHOOL Members of the Waiwetu Home and School Association expressed themselves as being gratified at the success of the Paddy’s Market organised by them, and held in the Waiwetu School on Saturday afternoon. There was a very good attendance, and the financial result was most satisfactory. Mr. W. H. Willoughby is the energetic secretary. The various side-shows, such as a treasure hunt and guessing competitions, proved entertaining, and the well-stocked stalls were well patronised. The stalls were as follow:—Produce, Sir. J O’Meara and Mr. Bolter; fancy stall, Mrs. Scoon, and Misses Seoon and Webb; cake stall, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. StunncU. and Mrs. Burt; sideshows, Mr. Burt, Mr. Shinnell. and Mr. Jones: grocery stall, Mrs. Whiteman and Mrs. Pegler; ice-cream stall. Mrs. Fergusson and Mrs. Tasker.

FIRE BOARD SECRETARY Appointment of Mr. H. Firth Following the resignation of Mr. W. F. Sturmau, who has been appointed town clerk of Invercargill, the Petone Fire Board yesterday unanimously appointed Mr. H. Firth, acting-town clerk of Petone, to the position of secretary to the board. As the arrangement stands at present the Petone Borough Council allows its town clerk and the office staff to carry out the board’s clerical work for a stipulated payment, aud in this connection a report of Mr. G. J. J. B’eil, an accountant, on the value of the services was discussed. The board is at present paying the council £4O per annum, and Mr. Feil assessed the value at £55. The chairman, Mr. D. McKenzie, thought that it was not out of the board’s way to pay the extra £l5. Mr. Sturman explained that the board was paying the money to the council and not directly to the officers concerned. Several members expressed the opinion that £4O was sufficient for the amount of work involved, and the board decided to continue the present payment. TRIBUTE TO MR. STURMAN "He has been a faithful servant and has carried out his work well,” said the chairman of the Petone Fire Board, Mr. D. McKenzie, in accepting with regret the resignation of the secretary, Mr. W. F. Sturman, who has been appointed town clerk of Invercargill. The chairman moved that appreciation of Mr. Sturman’s services be put on record. Mr. G. C. Edwards seconded the motion. Mr. J. Kerr considered that the secretary had always proved an obliging and capable servant. On behalf of the brigade. Superintendent. J. P. Gaynor congratulated Mr. Sturman on bis appointment. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE —For Influenza, Colds.—Advt.