HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 103, 25 January 1933, Page 4

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

During December, 10 building permits, to the value of £3863, were issued by the Lower Hutt Borough Council, as against five permits to the value of £465 for the corresponding month of the previous year. Fees collected amounted to £l3. According to the report of the Lower Hutt Borough engineer, Mr. R. F. Mainland, presented to the council last night, the Seaview Road pumping station has operated satisfactorily during December, and from the first of the month has been supplying water to Eastbourne, the total number of gallons pumped being 2,318,960 gallons. NUISANCE FROM DUST Sprinkling on Randxvick Road XVater sprinkling of Randwick Roan has received some attention, according to the report of the Lower Hutt XVoras Committee, presented to the Borough Council last night. In the statement, the acting-engineer reported that the small cart had been repaired and placed in commission on Randwick Road for the purpose of ascertaining the length of road which’ could be watered in one day and the working costs. It had been found possible to. cover the unsealed portion, together with the intersection of AVhite’s line and Kanuwiek Road ramps twice a day, the length covered being 60 chains. The cost of one day’s watering was £l, which included driver’s wages and the stabling and feeuing of the horse. Inquiries had been made regarding the use of the trotting club’s water cart, and it was possible that arrangements would be made for its use during the mornings. AVith that appliance, together with tnc borough eart. Randwick Road, Hie shopping area at the foot of AVhite’s Line and Randwick Road, and the XVhite's. Line east shopping area, could be spnnk.ed twice a day. ■ Inquiries were also being made as ,o the imssibility of obtaining a more efficient water cart than was at present used, and the acting engineer was instructed to ascertain particulars of a cart winch was offered for sale. INTERCLUB TENNIS Tournament on Saturday

The following is the draw for the next series of matches to be played on Saturday in the Hutt Valley inter-club tenuis tourney:— ' „ , Senior.—Taita v. Penton, at Petone; Lower Hutt v. Upper Hutt, at Lower Hutt; Hutt Bowling v. Muritai, at Hutt Bowling. Junior South.—Central v. St. Stephens, at St. Stephens; St. James v. Muritai, at Muritai: St. Augustine v. Petone, at St. Augustine. r t Junior North-Eastern v. Lower Hutt, at Lower Hutt; Upper Hutt v. Hutt Bowling, at Upper Hutt; Trentharu v. XVaiwetu, at XVaiwetu. Third South.—Central v. at I’ononga; Koro Koro v. Wilford, at Koro Koro: St. Augustine v. Petone W., at St. Augustine. Third North.—Western v. Epuni, at Epuni; Lower Hutt v. Eastern, at Eastern; Trentham v. Waiwetu, at Trentham. Fourth So-uth.—Wilford v. Petone XX'., at Petone ’West;; St. -Stephens v. Central, at Central; St. Augustine V. St. James, at St. James. Fourth North.—Taita v. Upper Hutt, at Taita; Methodist v. St. Pauls, at Methodist; Western v. Knox, at Knox. Fifth South.—St. Pauls v. Koro Koro. at St. Pauls; Ponoiiga v. Wilford, at XVilford; St. Augustlnes y. Central, at Central. Fifth North. —Knox v. ’Western, nt Western : Easter v. Methodist, at Eastern; Epuni v. Waiwetu, at .XVaiwetu, LATE MR. ROBERT ORR Lower Hutt Council’s Tribute

Feeling reference to the recent death' of Mr Robert Orr, was made by the Mayor of Lower Hutt, Mr. W. T. Strand, at the Borough Council meeting last 01 "He was one of the best citizens the district has ever had, .observed Air. Strand, “and he has done a great deal for the town. Newcomers may not be very much acquainted .with his. work, .but those of us who have lived in the district for some time know of the sterling Work he has done. In his younger days he took a great interest in public affairs, and was at heart one of the kindest of ™As'a mark of respect the council stood in silence, and it was decided to send a letter of condolence to his family. DISCOLOURED WATER Corrosion in the Pipes An explanation of the cause of the discoloured water in the Lower Hutt water supply was given by the mayor. Mr. XV. T. Strand, to the Borough Council last night, following a complaint which was made by Cr. F. Campbell. The mayor explained that the pressure had recently increased aud a better service had been obtained. The increased pressure had loosened the inevitable coi rosion in tlie pipes, and tlie iron had tinged the water. After the next rain the engineero would no doubt flush out tne pipes. . , , _ „ A further point, mentioned by Cr. Ginger, was that since the Borough Council’s artesian wells had been in operation at Seaview Road a private artesian well almost in the Hutt shopping centre its.el£ had fluctuated considerably. The mayor thought that Dr. Hcuderson, of the Geological Department, should be communicated with. It might be that wa f er was not flowing in the strata as was thought. It would be to the advantage of the district if any resident whoso well was affected would communicate with the council. HUTT PERSONALS Mrs. Hubert Nathan and Miss Joyce Nathan, who have been spending the holidays at Heretaunga, will return to Wellington to-day. Miss Annette Strickland, Lower Ilutt, who has been in Auckland on holiday, returned home on Monday. Mrs. John Duncan. Heretaunga. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Percy Baldwin, I‘alnierston North. Miss Madge Sanders, who has been spending a holiday at Maori Bank, Upper Hutt, returned to Wellington yesterday.

SUCCESSFUL GARDEN PARTY St; Thomas’s Boys’ School St. Thomas’s Boys’ School, N.ii Nal, was the scene, on Monday, Of a successful garden party. Visitors from Wellington, I’etonCj and Lower Hutt were present, and many, encouraged by the brilliant sunshine, attended in the afternoon. The gathering was a combination of garden party and picnic, aud many happy groups were to be seen pienicking under the trees. The beautiful grounds made an ideal spot for the . holidaymakers. The grounds are approached through a long avenue of sycamores, the stream glinting through the trees. In the grounds themselves is a forest of trees and shrubs, the giant tree-ferns particularly catching the eye. A profusion of hydrangeas formed a colourful contrast in addition to the. deep-toned purple rose Varieties. The rose garden, with its central fountain, was a charming spot, and the stream, with its grassy banks ami stately swans, made a delightful picture. Many stalls and side-shows were dotted about, ’and brisk business was done. The stalls were as fellow:—Fancy stall, Mrs. E. XV. Gibbs, Mrs. J. F. Burke, Mrs. Galloway, and Misses Black and McDonald; cake and produce stall. Mrs. Nicolls, Mrs. Hannan and Miss Ongley; sweet stall, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. McGrath, and Misses K. Guthrie and D. McGrath. Afternoon tea was dispensed in the boys’ din-ing-room, which was bright with Iceland poppies. Those in charge were: Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Kurby, Mrs. Kendrick, Mrs. Hansen, and Misses James and M. Guthrie. The “Aunt Sally” stall on the tennis court was supervised by Misses Conroy and Dickinson. The boat which plied up and down the stream was in the care of Mr. J. Ryan, and the two Shetland ponies which provided rides for the children were in charge of T. 4Va.11, J. Webley, J. Hansen, and J. Guthrie. Three-legged races, treacle bun competition, wheelbarrow raees also provided entertainment, Mr. J. Ryan and Mr. M . Vallellv being in charge. A novel performance was the liberating of a wellgreased pig, which was offered as a prize to the person who was able to capture and retain it. Maurice XVells was successful in accomplishing this feat. Those who felt disposed played croquet. and everyone took the opportunity of wandering round the extensive grounds. ____________