TOWN AND COUNTRY

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 219, 12 June 1933, Page 14

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Phenomenon at Masterton TOPICS OF INTEREST Dominion Special Service. The unusual experience of Hying through a circular rainbow was reported by l-'iying-Oilieer J. M. Buekeridge, and Mr. J. 11. Preston, pilot-instructor and ground engineer respectively of the Wairarapa and Ruahiue Aero Club, when they returned to the Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, on Friday afternoon, from Palmerston North. This peculiar phenomenon, which appeared to be about 300 yards in diameter, was met with near Miki Miki, a few miles from Masterton. Bath for Stratford School. A decision to proceed with the construction of swimming baths has been reached by the Stratford Technical High School Board of Governors. Special Grant for Quake Damage. Advice that a special grant had been made to cover the estimated cost of repairing earthquake damage to the brick portion of the Gisborne Central School, and of strengthening the building and providing an additional outlet from the structure, has been received by the school committee. Sheep Breeders’ Proposals. The proposals of the meeting of the North Island sheep breeders’_ conference were considered by the executive committee of the Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Society, at its monthly meeting. After full discussion the society gave its approval to the scheme as at present constituted. Bathurst Burr in Hawke’s Bay. The Bathurst burr, of which considerable mention has been made of late, is to all intents increasing in Hawke’s Bay, if reports that were made to a meeting of the Hawke's Bay A. and P. Society are correct. This plant is a problem which would seem to need direct action. 'The society decided to write to the Department of Agriculture drawing attention to the matter. Old IVeather Graph. Mr. G. C. Williams, of Rangitapu, Waipawa, has an interesting graph recording the rainfall for every year since 1887. The record is thought to date back further than any kept, in any other part of Hawke’s Bay. The figures show that over the period of 46 years the average annual fall was just over 45 inches. The wettest year of the period was 1893, when the fall was 68.67 inches, or just over six inches more than the next wettest year—l92B. with 62.65 inches. The lowest fall for any one year ivas in 1898, 27.31 inches. One Rod, 900 Fish. "The fishing season in the Taupo district closed on April 30,” writes the "New Zealand Herald’s” correspondent at Turangi, the fishing centre on Tongariro River. "So far as the southern end of the lake is concerned, the season proved to be a record one, judged by the number of visitors attracted to the locality. Anglers generally are of the opinion that the fishing, both from a quantity and quality point of view, was much better than it lias been for some years. . . . Mr. Barlow, of Morrinsville, who fished throughout the season, succeeded in catching about 900 fish, of a total weight of Ij- tons. Already large numbers of trout have run into the hatchery creek, and it is expected that the Government hatchery will commencs stripping operations very shortly.” Need for Cheerful Outlook. "One way of getting back to better times is by trying to be more cheerful, said Colonel 11. llolderness, president of the Hastings R.S.A.. at the quarterly reunion of ex-servicemen. “I am sure,’ added the colonel, “that though for some of us it may be difficult to look on the bright side, we can all do a great deal to help ourselves and our pals along by being more cheery about things. However bad they are. we should remember that they could always be worse, and that in some countries they are decidedly worse than thev are here. ’They are not as bad in Hastings and the other smaller towns as they arc in the centres. _ You have only to go into any of the cities to find out the truth of that. In the large towns you 'can become pretty well lost to your friends, but here you arc nearer to them; and it is from your friends and your old comrades that you can seek help.”

NEW CHURCH OPENED

Building at Palmerston . Palmerston North. June 11. The new edifice of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Church Street, Palmerston North, was opened this afternoon. The edifice, which is constructed of reinforced concrete, has a sloping floor to the auditorium, which scats a congregation of approximately 300. The interior finish is of sandstone coloured plaster, lilted to represent stonework. The exterior is of the Italian Renaissance style in the Doric order, and is fronted with, a circular and colonnaded portico.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. W. F. Day, Makomako, Pahiatua, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Weld, Marton. Miss A. Flynn has returned to Sydney, after spending an enjoyable holiday with relatives in Masterton. Mrs. J. D. C. Crowe, “Hillside.” Wakeman Street, Pahiatua, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. Halligan, of Christchurch, who has been the guest, of .Mrs. R. Beattie, Lansdowne, Masterton, has returned to her home. Mr. anil Mrs. A. Christie, who have been visiting Drs. Ken.drick and Mollie Christie in Wanganui, have returned to Whangarei. Mr. and Mrs. M. Wright. Wanganui East, leave this week to take up their residence at Raglan. Mrs. L. W. 'Walker is a Nelson visitor to 'Wanganui, and is the guest of Mrs. A. Crawford. Mrs. W. Hall, Wellington, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Adams, Wanganui. p . T , , Prior to leaving on transfer to Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. F. Free were farewelled by residents of Westmere, 'Wanganui, and presented with a gift. Mrs. A. F. Wotlnnis, Wanganui, left on Monday for a holiday in Auckland. The Legion of Frontiersmen ('Wanganui) held a delightful dance in the Westmere Hall on Thursday evening, when red. white, and blue flags made effective decorations. The Melody Makers supplied the music. The Wanganui Girl Guido Association organised a successful bridge and dance evening for Friday night. The party was held in the Elrick and Victoria League rooms. The committee were Mesdames G H. Robertson. E. M. Silk. E. B. Tustin. A. 11. E. Wall. J. C. Batt, T. AV. Wilberfoss, Misses Stanford and Moore. A pleasant afternoon was spent on Friday by members of the Wanganui Early Settlers’ Association. Siiort stories were” told by Mr. J. Adams and items contributed by Messrs. E. Morgan and Liddell. Misses Warnock, Meyer, Neilson and pupils of the Wanganui Technical College. Miss Laird acted as hostess, ami the tea committee wore Mesdnines L. J. Chapple, W. Hall and Misses Adams and "Mitchell, assisted by the Technical College girls.