HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 171, 15 April 1933, Page 20

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Mr. V. Jacobsen, who is retiring from the Petone Borough Council, will not seek re-election.

A first aid outfit has been purchased for the school, through a donation from the IJome and School Association.

Mr. James Blewman, of Upper Hutt, will be a third candidate in the mayofQ election at Upper Hutt. He has definitely agreed to accept nomination.

Miss N. Campbell has received notice of her appointment as assistant, at Newtown School and will be leaving the Upper Hutt School at the end of the present term.

Captain W. Olphert, who is one of the retiring members of the Hutt ) alley High School Board of Governors, does not desire to be again nominated as the parents' representative on the board, as he no longer has a child attending the school.

At the last meeting of the Upper Hutt School Committee arrangements were made for the Anzn.c Day service in connection with the school. The service has been fixed for 9 a.m., the speaker will be Mr. Moore, and the Upper Hutt Band will render the music for the singing.

Mr. A Walker, of Eastbourne, is to be nominated as a candidate for the Wellington Harbour Board for the Hutt and Eastbourne districts. The sitting members are Mr. J. W. McEwan, wh° has been a member for 25 years, and Captain Post. There will also be two Labour candidates. Mr. J. W. McEwan has not yet definitely decided if he will seek re-election.

A great deal of research work into the past.history of Petone Central School, together, with records of past pupils, headmasters, and staff, has been done by Mr. J. C. Burns, headmaster of Petone IVest School. His efforts have contributed largely to the excellence of the souvenir programme to be issued. He was himself an old pupil and assistant master at the school.

The short section of road in Cuba Street between the railway bridge and the Hutt Bridge is probably the worst niece of bitumened or sealed road in the Hutt Valiev. It is full of pot-holes, and if the machine for registering bumps were run over this length of road it. would probably set up a record.. It is particularly bad at the junction with the road- which leads to various factories in the area between Cuba Street and the Hptt Road. It is in the Hutt Borough. COUNCILLORS RESIGN Upper Hutt Borough Two members of the Upper Hutt Borough Council tendered their, resignations at the meeting of the council on Thursday evening, giving personal reasons as the cause of their action. I The first was Cr. T. R. Jameson, who thanked his colleagues for their kindness and courtesy to him at all times. He expressed the pleasure he had qenved from the work on the committees. He would not be a candidate at the forthcoming election. The mayor, Mr. A. J. McCurdy, expressed appreciation of the services rendered to the borough by Cr. Jameson, and regret was expressed by other coii»cillors at the resignation, who hoped th U some day his services would again be available to the ratepayers. Cr. M. 11. Hood said be also had to tender his resignation as a member of the council. While there he felt he had done his duty to the ratepayers and had nothing to apologise for. . The resignations were received. RATE COLLECTION Hutt County’s Financial Year For the financial year just ended Hutt County Council demanded rates aggregating to £20,744. Of this sum £1i.802, approximately' 80 per cent., has been paid, together with a sum of £-<9o arrears of previous rates. THEFTS BY YOUTHS Bench Gives Them Chance “It was a very foolish thing to do,” commented Mr. J. G. L. Hewitt, &.M., in the Upper Hutt Police Court on Wednesday, when Harold B° te j Sanderson and Edwin W ilfroti Kirk pleaded guilty to the theft of motor-cycle parts valued at £— Both Sanderson and Kirk, who were sented by Mr. A. J. Mazengarb and Mr. j> k, Bryan respectively, were convicted and discharged. • 'Police evidence was to the effect that Sanderson and Kirk went to the motorcycle, which was standing near a firewood camp at Kaitoke, and Sanderson took/ handle grips. Later, Kirk went a one and took the gearbox, and on another occasion Sanderson went by himself and took the engine and hid it. All the parts had since been recovered. The cycle had been standing there for six months and Sanderson had told the police that he thought it was abandoned. He thought that someone would take the parts if he did not. "He is not a hardened thief, concluded the constable. Mr. Mazengarb submitted that the removal bf the parts had been done quite openly. In fact,-Sanderson had stated that some men at the camp had lent him a tool to remove the handle Mr. Bryan pointed out that, the theft of the parts could not benefit Kirk m any wav, because he did not have a motorcycle himself, and it was probable that he had assisted in the thefts in the expectation of rides on Sandersons motorcycle. HUTT AND PETONE GAS Satisfactory Year Reported A financial statement concerning the ’operations of the Hutt and Petonc Gas Lighting Board for the past year was presented by the secretary at the meeting on Tuesday evening, nt which Mr. W.G. Lodder presided. The chairman said that the position was very satisfactory, having regard to the existing conditions. When the meter readings are finally taken it is expected that the consumption will at least be as high ns it was last year Nearly 10 million cubic feet of gas was made in March. Nearly SOOO gallons of tar were sold during the month, and there are over 20,000 gallons in stock. FREE KINDERGARTEN Mothers’ Club Afternoon

The Mothers’ Club in connection with the Lower Hutt Free Kindergarten he d a most enjoyable afternoon this month. Mrs. J. Mitchell gave a most interesting talk on the way to use flowers for decorative purposes. The mothers were very interested, as many will be competing at the Lower Ilutt Free Kindergarten Home Industries Exhibition which takes place on April 21 and 22. On behalf of the club, Mrs. Burns extended a most hearty vote of thanks. A dainty afternoon tea was served, the "Good-bye” song closing the meeting.

GOLDEN JUBILEE Petone Central School OLD MASTERS AND PUPILS All arrangements have been completed for the celebration of the golden jubilee of Petone Central School, which was opened in February, 1882. All old pupils possible will assemble at the school at 10 o'clock this morning to renew old acquaintance, and will be welcomed by the mayor, Mr. D. McKenzie. This will be followed by alternoon tea in the school grounds, and a dance in the evening. Ou Laster Sunday there will be a combined service of all denominations in the Grand Theatre. At 10 a.m. on Monday there will be the roll-call of pupils from the earliest days of the school, and a photograph taken of past pupils and staffs. At 1.15 past and present pupils and staffs are to assemble at the school for a procession to the Recreation Ground, where a programme of sports will be carried out from 2 too p.m. A banquet will take place at b.ot), concluding with a dance and social. Some 15,000 children have passed through the school since it was opeued 50 years ago. Among them have been Mr. T. C. List, proprietor of the “Taranaki Daily News,” and a prominent citizen of New Plymouth: Mr. F. W. Mothes, managing director of the Goldberg Advertising Agency; Mr. F. W. Gamb.e. headmaster of Auckland Grammar School; and Mr..J. Burns, headmaster of Petone West School, who was also assistant master at Central School for a PC The'headmasters of the school from its commencement have been as follow: Mr. C R Joplin, 1882-1886, who still resides in Wellington; Mr. James Horne, 18Si--1909: Mr. IV. H. Foster, M.A., 19101917; Mr. C. N. Haslam. 8.A., 19171921; Mr. D. S. Bedingfield. 1921-1930; Mr. F. W. Moore, M.A., 1930 to present time.

UPPER HUTT FINANCE Statement by Mayor At the-meeting of the Upper Hutt Borough Council on Thursday evening the mayor, Mr. A. J. McCurdy, reported that the debit balance at March 31 last was £4573/12/7, against £4296/1/4 for the corresponding period last year. Ihe total receipts during the year had been £iwo9. against an estimated sum of iobdb/iu/-. SILVER CUP FOUND Discovery at Central School * While going through the museum at Petone Central School on Wednesday, a silver cup.was brought to light, but little is known of its history beyond what is told by the inscriptions on it. It appears to have been a Rugby Union Footbal trophy'. It was won by Melrose club and later presented as a trophy for schools football in the Hutt Valley. . The first inscription is “Ibird Class Union Beehive Trophy presented by 15. 1. Tavlor and Co.” The next is ‘M on by Melrose F.C. 1592. Won outright, by Melrose. 1893.” . The final inscription is “Melrose Beehive Cup; won by Petone School. 1903, won outright by Petone School, 1904. Mr. James Lynsky, a former agsistat, master in the school, and a keen Rugby enthusiast, is expected to attend the jubilee celebrations, nnd will probably be able to throw some light on its history. EASTER TENNIS Tourneys in the Valley The following is the draw for the tennis . tournaments to be held during Easter in Senior women’s doubles, no tournament. Senior men’s doubles, at Lower Hutt courts (Mr. L. Evans in el, ' lr^) and Walters; L. Evans and W. V. lusher, N. Edwards and A. Hall. Junior women’s doubles—Section 1, at Lower Hutt courts (Miss P. laylor in charffc): V. Fraser and M. F raser, A. \ . O'xNell and I. It. Burns, B. Hastings and P Tavlor, B. Davidson and G. Hadwin. iZ Taylor and I. Allison. Section 2. at Waiwetu (Miss M. Anstls in charge): Mrs. Wilkie and N. Findlay. J- Cowles and Chesney, M. Anstis and B. Barnes. K. Fisher and W. Doran. Finals at Lower Hutt courts (Miss V. Fraser in charge). Junior nien’s doubles —Section 1, at Nviiford (Mr. Clelland in charge): P. A. Baton and W. J. Clelland. A. Elux and B Fleet. H Worry and Sherwood, 11. A. Findlay arid 11. L. Sutcliffe. Section 2, at St. Stephen’s (Mr. G. M. Kenner in charge): L. G. Flowers nnd L. Polnton. I'. M. Bennet and G. M. Heimer, A. llickling and A. Cooper, J. Lockwood and B. Edmonds. Section 3, at Hutt Bowling (Mr. B. Mitchell in charge): A. G. Smith and 11. Hodgkinson, L. Cooper and M. King, 11. Mackley and B. Mitchell,' C. Leyland and 11. Bablngton. Section 4, at St. James (Mr. Darnell ip charge): P. Hester and F. Manderson, E. Pyne and J. B. Darnell, C. Hastings and J. Arthurs, N. Hull Brown nnd 11. L. Grant. Semi-finals and final to be played at Hutt Bowling Club, Mr. A. G. Smith in charge of grade. ' Thirds, women’s doubles, at Knox (Miss I. Hamilton in charge): Dobson and Higgins. S. Hodgkinson and Mrs. L Fisher, A. McMillan and J. Maunder. F. Horlor and F. Hoy, I. Hamilton and p‘ Teal. Third men’s doubles—Section 1, at Petone Central (Mr. A. Jamieson in charge): W. 11. Fitzgerald and G. M. Grant, A. Jamieson and W. ,T. McFarlane, E. A. Dowling and N. Clapham. SI. Davidson and K. Soward. 11. Heenan and H. 0. Wansborough, Section 2. at Petone (Mr. W. Collie in charge): L. Jackson and E. Wilkie, W. Collie and L. Hufton. G. Markland and F. Harrison. K. Kyle and 1. Jones. The final will be played at Petone, Mr. E. Wilkie in charge. MONDAY. Senior women's singles, no tournament. Senior men's singles—Section 1, at Lower Hutt (Mr. N. Edwards in charge): 11. Hodgkinson, H. Werry, B. H. Jenkinson, N Edwards. Section 2. at Lower Hutt (Mr A. R. A. Clark in charge): Arras. A. Toswill. A. 11. A. Clark, A. Hall. Section 3. at Lower Hutt (Mr. W. V. Fisher in charge) • Walters. L. Evans. E. u *l- - W. V. Fisher. Semi-finals and final to be played at Lower Hutt Club, Mr. L Evans in charge. Junior women’s singles—Section 1, at Eastern (Miss V. Fraser in charge): V. Fraser, J. Mount, 11. Spencer, W. Doran. Section 2, aj,. Eastern (Miss SI. Fraser in charge): SI. Fraser. P. Hastings. R. Fisher, J. Nightingale. Section 3, nt Petone (Miss S. Munro in charge): A. McNeill. P. Taylor. S. Munro, P. Clark. Semi-final and final will lie played at Eastern, Miss W. Doran in charge. Junior men singles—Section 1, at Huit Bowling (Mr. L. Cooner In charge): P. Hester. L. Cooper, R. L. Grant. Section 2. at Hutt Bowling (A. G. Smith in charge): A. G. Smith, C. Hastings. B. Edmonds. Section 3. at Methodist (Mr. B. Fleet ■in charge): B. Fleet. J. Arthurs. J. Courtenay. Section 4. at St. Stephen's (Mr. G. M. Renner in charge): G. M. Renner. A. Cooper, P. Ryan. 11. Heenan. Section 5. I at St. James (Mr. .1. B. Darnell in charge): J. B. Darnell. A. Hlckllng. .1. Lockwood. N. Hull-Brown. Semi-finals 1 and finals to bo played at. Hutt Bowling I Club. A. G. Smith in charge. | Third women singles, at Western Hutt (Miss I. Reid in charge): S. Hodgkinson, A. McMillan, I. Reid. K. Howe, V. ! Kitchener.

Third men singles—Section 1, at St. Augustine (Mr. L. Hnfton in charge): E. Tustin, F. M. Benner. L. Hutton. M. Davidson. If. O. Wansborough. Section 2 at Petone Central (Mr. A. Jamieson in charge): G. Tustin. A. Jamieson, F. Harrison. K. Soward. Section 3. at Wllford (Mr. M’. T. McFarlane in charge): A. Clark. W. T. McFarlane G. Markland, F. Jones. Section 4. at Walwetu (Mr. W. Collie in charge): A. McMillan, W. Collin, F. England. R. Kyle. Semi-final and final to lie played at Central, Mr. K. Soward in charge.

Post entries for senior will be received before 8 a.m. each day by Mr. Evans al Lower Hutt courts, nnd for all other grades by Mr. A. G. Smith at Hutt Bowling Club. Play will commence on both days at $ a.m. sharp.