HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 182, 29 April 1933, Page 8

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Appreciation of the gift. <d' a large number of periodicals to the school was expressed Io Captain W. Olphert; by the Board of Governors of the Hutt Valley High .School at the meeting on Thursday night. ‘‘Rate payments totalling CIG/o/l) have lieen received since the previous meeting of the council, leaving a balance outstanding of £l7lB/12/1.” reported the Upper Hutt (own clerk, Mr. A. C. Renner, to the borough council last night. 'l’he .'ippointnienl. uf Superintendent W. 11. Wakeliu and Deputy-Superinten-dent T. S. Slinti Io executive rank in the local fire brigade was confirmed by the Upper Hutt Borough Council last night. As is customary at the last meeting of the council before elections, the Upper Hutt Borough Council last night fixed the mayor’s honorarium for the financial year P.J33-3I at £5O, the same amount as paid previously. 'Pho final meeting of the Upper Hutt Borough Council before the civic elections was held last night, the Mayor, Mr. A. J. McCurdy, presiding. There were present: Crs. J. P. O’Flaherty, G. H. Guthrie, J, Blcwntan, F. P, Keys, aud A. Howell. Mr. 11. G. Tettglc presided nt the regular meeting of the Hutt Valley High School Board of Governors last night. Members present, were: Messrs. D. A. Ewen, W. A’. Dyer, J. Stonehouse. .1. Kerr, J. C. Burns, H. Sladden, and Captain W. Olphert. An apology was received from Mr. P. Robertson. RETURNED SOLDIERS Hutt Valley Association ACHIEVEMENT & PROGRESS The opinion that the past year had been one of aeliievcment aud steady progress was expressed iu the annual report, presented at the annual meeting of the Hutt Valley branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association. The president, Colonel Colquhouit, presided. Due to (he present economic conditions ami the consequent unemployment, many calls had been made on the branch's funds. The membership was twenty-five short of hist year, and it was agreed that an appeal should be made to all returned soldiers to join Ute association and assist in the splendid work it was doing for the unemployed. The balance-sheet, indicated that the funds of the branch had been carefully administered during the year. The.most important part of the year’s working has been the relief o£ distress, and the sum of £309/0/8 was expended on orders for food, clothing, medicine, and footwear. Altogether, 265 Cases were dealt with, and much-appreciated relief afforded. Approximately- 270 families received Christmas cheer to the extent of £lO4, and many letters of appreciation were received bv the branch. Regular grants were received from the Canteen Trust Board Fund, Poppy Day Fund, and Rose Day Fund, through the Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Association. These grants were supplemented to some extent, from the branch’s general fund. Colonel Colquhouti pointed out that, two vice-presidents of the branch, Messrs. J. AV. Andrews and G. Findlay, were standing for the mayoralty of Lower Hutt and Petone respectively, ami felt sure that every returned soldier would wish them success. (.•flicers elected for the ensuing year were as follow: —President. Colonel Colquhoun ; vice-presidents; Colonel Butcher, Messrs. J. AV. Andrews, L. C. Driver, A. T. Dunean, G. Findlay, S. .M. Hobbs, and R. AV. Toomath ; bon. secretary, Mr. R. Peel; hon. treasurer, Mr. G. Hayton; executive. Messrs. F. AV. Buckley, E. Howick, AV. Ryan, F. N. Stanton, G. N. Taylor. P. M, Terry, E. A. Toomath, and F. E. Winnie.

TERMS OF A LEASE Park for League Players Terms of a lease of McEwan Park to League football players were outlined byUr. C. I’. Brockelbauk, chairman of the reserves committee, to the Pctoue Borough Council, at its last meeting. The reserves committee recommended that, the League players be granted the lease of McEwan Park from April 1 to September 39, at a rental of £lO a year, witli (lie stipulation that if the ground were vacant for more than two playing Saturdays, the council has. the power: to terminate the lease. It was further provided that the rent must be paid before May 31, ami that the League- players were to accept the ground as found. The lease was granted for one year, with the recommendation to the incoming council that a further extension for four years bo made. MAJESTIC CABARET NIGHT The first of a series of special cabaret: nights xvill be held at the Majestic Lounge and Cabaret to-night. Novelty items have been arranged, aud these will include Mr. Fred Keeley, a great favourite in vaudeville days, who will present a special “guest item.” and act as master of ceremonies: Miss Gweuetlie Walslie and Mr. J. T. McCosker. in an exhibition of “the Rumba": Miss June Reid and Miss Jeau Turnbull, in the latest Continental sensation, “The Siow Tap”; Miss Marjorie Vnuse (late of J. C. Williamson comtmtiies). iu novelty dance.items, and Miss Hazel Martin and pupils in Highland da (icing. Tim Fo.x Movietone newsreel eymeranmn will take a sound film of the proceedings, in which all guests will at>near. This will be screened later at the Majestic and St. James Theatres. Wellington. :ind throughout New Zealand and Australia. The Majestic Cabaret Band will play tin- latest hits in the latest style, and there will be a special “cabaret menii." JOHN BROWNLEE John Brownlee, the famous baritone, who Ims been creating such a brilliant success throughout New Zealand with his artistry and delightful personality, is .returning specially from the South Island next week in order to sin< with the Wellington Symphony Orchestra at the Town Hall on Thursday, May -I. This will be the filial opportunity that Wellington will have of hearing the golden-voiced baritone. for. although tin- singer has received innumerable requests for a return season, it is impossible for him to make any further extensions to his already greatly-extended slay in the Dominion, ami the remainder of his tour is completely boohed. At tlio present lime, Mr. Brownlee is delighting crowded bouses in Dunedin ami Invercargill, where he is giving a return season. At next Thursday's concert. Mr. Brownlee will be beard in three big operatic numbers with the full orchestra. SPIVAKOVSKY-KURTZ RECITALS Much interest, is being shown by musiclovers In the forthcoming visit of the trio of eminent musicians, Jascha Spivakovsky. Tossy Spivakovsky, and Edmund -Kurtz, who are due to arrive from Sydney on May 9. and. two days: Inter, will emiiniem-c their New Zealand season at the Wellington Town Hall. The formation of this trio was an outstanding event, of the European musical season of 1932. us all three members of the combination bad already established reputations as soloists of the very front rank. The programmes to be presented here will include solos, sonatas, and eusemble playing.

USE AS GOLF COURSE Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt Au application from "several golf enthusiasts” for permission to use Maidstone Park as a golf course (luring the winter months met with a doubtful reception from the Upper Unit Borough Council last night. It was stated in the application that the park would uot be used on Saturdays. .Sundays, or Mondays, or at any time when the park was iu use. Cr. J. P. O'Flalierty pointed out. that the caretaker had complained previously of the park being used as a golf course, and the council had prohibited the practice. On the mayor’s suggestion, it was resolved to grant permission for a mouth under the supervision of the caretaker. “That, will put the players on their good behaviour," observed the mayor. PARIS H lONE RS’ SI EETING - St. James’s, Lower Hutt There was a large attendance at. St. James’s Hall on Thursday evening when the annual meeting of parishioners el: St. James's Church. Lower Hutt, was held. The Rev. H. E. K. Fry, who presided, said that it was just eight weeks siuce the parishioners tendered him a pleasant welcome, and in that time be had been able to form a few impressions. He had been gratified to find there was a tine body of helpers iu the church, for without their loyal assistance little headway could be made. In conclusion MrFry expressed the hope that the parish might be a inissionary-hearted one. The report stated that, because of the depression, offerings would probably not reach the total of former years, and the women of the congregation had been requested by the vestry to organise winter entertainments. They bad responded splendidly; and a satisfactory sum had been raised in consequence. ' Recently, the former vicar, the Ven. Archdeacon A. L. Hansell, had, with Mrs. Hansell, been farewelled at a gathering of parishioners. Deep appreciation of Mr. Hansell's ministry was expressed on that occasion. The Rev. W. E. Davies, who received a call to Fairlie, and Mrs. Davies, were also farewelled that evening. Shortly afterwards the parishioners welcomed their new vicar, the Rev. H, E. K. Fry, and Mrs. Fry, The new curate, the Rev. 11. V. C. Reynolds, was also welcomed. Most satisfactory and encouraging Reports of the choir, C.E.M.S., the Mothers’ Union, St. James’s Girls’ Club, and Sunday school were also included. The Waiwetu and Belmont churches reported progress as to both finance ami attendance, and St. James’s Tenuis Club had well maintained its position among the clubs of the valley. The following members of-the vestry were elected: Messrs. AV. IL Barker, A. AV. Foote. G. L. Gieson, 8. M. Hobbs, 11. A. Sines, H. B. Robb, AV. 11. Smith, A. S, Kempthorne, Cowie, and Arnold. Mr. AV. J. Jarman was elected vicar’s churchwarden, and Mr, R. E. House parishioners’ churchwarden, aud Mr. Arnold representative to Synod. Supper was dispensed by the women.

Mr. M. J. Daniel, manager of the Bank o£ New Zealand, Petone, has returned from a motor tour of the South Island.