HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 4, 29 September 1933, Page 6

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

District Notes of Current Interest

(Special to The Dominion.)

Mr. T. J. McCawe has been appointed* to be registrar of births and deaths of Maoris at Petone.

Authority was given by the board of managers of the Hutt Valley High School to the chairman (Mr. D. A. Ewen) and Mr. H. G. Teagle to make arrangements for the purchase of a triple lawn-mower.

The chairman, Mr. D. A. Ewen, presided at the meeting of the board of governors of the Hutt Valley High School last evening, and there were present Messrs. 11. G. Teagle, J. C. Burns, J. Kerr, W. V. Dyer, J. Stonehouse. P. Robertson, and C. E. Dowlan d.

Reporting to the Hutt River Board on a complaint from the Shandon Golf Club of water backing up on the fairways, the engineer, Mr. H. Siadden, stated that the impression appeared to have been gained through erosion, as levels taken on numerous occasions indicated that there had been nothing abnormal. The Board considered that the complaint and the request for a remedy had been made under a misapprehension.

Mr. F. Craig, who has been a member of the Hutt Valley Cricket Association since its formation six years ago, and chairman of the management committee for the past three years, lias resigned owing to pressure of business. Mr. H. Goldie, who presided at a recent meeting of the committee, referred to the valuable work done for the association by Mr. Craig.

Messrs. W. B. Nicholson and F. A. Toombs have been re-elected to the Board of Managers of the Petone Technical College as representatives of the employers in local industries. Mr. A. T. Aitchison has been re-elected to representative of the local bodies and Mrs. T. Aitchison has been re-elected to represent parents of Technical High School pupils.

RELIEF FUND BENEFIT

Borough Council Dance

Lower Hutt councillors and their wives were invited to a dance organised by the Lower Hutt Borough Council staff, and held in King George Dance Hall on Wednesday evening. The hall was taxed to its utmost and the dance an outstanding success. lu the furthering of this idea no pains wore spared by the committee. A delicious supper was dispensed, and a surprise item during the evening was provided by the members of tile Council, who combined to form the “Saveloy Orchestra,” and decoratel with that eatable and high hats, they supplied infectious music for several dances. The male instrumentalists were the recipients of bouquets of celery leaves, and Miss Lawry received a box of chocolates.

During the evening, the Mayor, Mr. J. W. Andrews, warmly thanked all wfio had worked to make the dance a success, particularly mentioning the fact that the rent of the hall had been appreciably lowered, and the programmes had been printed free of charge by Mr. Watkins. The hall was charmingly decorated with pungas and spring flowers, and at. one end a symbol of toil, in the form of a pick and shovel, nailed to the wall, caused some amusement. Mr. H. Elmes acted as M.C., and Bolton’s Orchestra supplied the music. The committee was as follows: Mrs. C. Burnley and Misses E, Wright, E. Stead, C. Lowe, E. Martin and G. Lawrie, assisted by the wives of members of the staff, and Messrs. J. Fletcher, H. Elmes, C. Breach, R. S. Martin and E. Hust.

Among those present were: Mesdames W. J. Andrews, black georgette; W. Nash, black georgette; B. S. Knox, black lace; F. N. Mainland, blue elephant crepe; Hutt, green satin; Blackmore, brown chenile georgette; Elmes, blue satin; J. Fletcher, cerise lace; J. Mitchell, black velvet; Burnley, crushed velvet; C. J. Aston, white beaded georgette; Natusch, black velvet; Breach, Hack lace; H. Flux, black taffetas; R. McEuchan, blue lace; Alexander, green marocain; Stewart, ivory satin; Douglas, tomato lace; T. Slinn, pink lace; Slinn, senr., black velvet; Joyce, eau-de-uil; Binning, scarlet velvet; R. King, blue velvet; Boult, cream ninon organdi; Tifnan, ivory satin; W. E. v Dickinson, mauve angel skin lace; C. R. Barrett, prune velvet; C. L. Neilson, black velvet: J. McKay, black marocain; H. Firth, blade georgette; Misses N. Williams, apricot moire; Wakelin, purple crepe-de-chine; Clark, pink georgette; A. Round (Christchurch). floral georgette; M. Gregory, pink angel skin; E. Jarman, pink satin; McCarthy, nigger brown lace; A. Corkin, blue organdie; M. Fraser, blue organdie; J. Dunn, blue organdie; J. Butcher, blue crepe-de-chine; J. Wilson, beige lace; E. Smith, pink organdie; N. Burnley, blue silk organdie; E. Martin, blue crepe-de-chine ; E. Stead, black crepe-de-chiue; G. Laurie, pink organdie; Wright, Hack ninon; C., Some, blue crepe satin; V. Sinclair, grey velvet: E. Lowe, blue marocain; Lyons, black silk crepe; N. Lee, green velvet; O. Johnston, blaek lace; S. Munro, pink lace; M. Robertson, red velvet; V. Fraser, blue organdie; R. Hodgins, blaek lace; M. Stirling, white organdie; and Messrs. J. W. Andrews, B. S. Knox, J. Fletcher, R. F. Mainland, 11. Elmes, J. Mitchell, C. J. Ashton. E. Hutt, C. H. Breach, Blackmore, Hogg, Martin, H. Flux. W. Brighton, N. Gillespie, R. Greenwood. T. Slinn, Slinn senr., C. Alexander. Binning, McEuchan. Jordan, Gibson, Douglas, Wagner, M. Bayly, Butcher, Natusch, L. Parsonage, J. G. and A. McKay, D. Round, H. Firth, and Jordan.

METHODIST MISSIONS

Lower Hutt Branch Funds

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent at “Waihlnga,” Belmont, the home of Mrs. Ballantyne, on Tuesday afternoon. The proceeds are to go to the Methodist Women’s Missionary Auxiliary The warm sunshine and charming views were much enjoyed by the visitors, of whom there were about sixty The programme wag as follows:— Song, Mrs. F. Potter; recitation, Pauline McKain; and Joyce Foote sang several songs. Miss E. Saunders was the accompanist. A delicious afternoon tea was provided by members of the auxiliary, and was In charge of Mesdames Ballantyne, Crawford, and Fothergill. A cake stall was supervised by Mesdames E. W. Saunders and W. Hall.

CARNIVAL PROPOSED Lower Hutt Organising COMMITTEE SET UP A. decision to organise a'carnival at Lower Hutt during the summer months was made at a meeting convened by the Mayor, Mr. J. W. Andrews, in the Council Chambers, last evening. There was an attendance of more than fifty, and practically every organisation in the district was represented. After the president of the Lower Hutt Chamber of Commerce, Mr. T. C. Ward, had outlined the proposals, the meeting affirmed its approval, and all present were appointed the general committee. The preliminary election of officers resulted as follows:—Chairman, Mr. J. W. Andrews; deputy-chairman, Mr. R. M. Russell; secretary, Mr. L. V. Phillips; treasurer, Mr. T. C. Ward; trustees, Messrs. W. P. Williams, N. T. Gillespie, and C. J. Ashton; finance committee, Messrs. E. J. Helfer, E. F. Rothwell, P. N. Player, R. M. Russell, C. J. Ashton, Mrs. J, Mitchell, and Miss Gray. Outlining the scheme proposed by the Lower Hutt Chamber of Commerce, MrWard said that Lower Hutt was particularly well situated for a Carnival. The town was near Wellington, and Lower Hutt was not as well-known as it was 20 years ago. The Chamber of Commerce. said Mr. Ward, considered that' one day was not long enough, and suggested a week, say from Saturday to Saturday inclusive, some time in February. There were plenty of grounds available. and the objects of the carnival were to boost the district and to raise funds for useful purposes. wh : ch would be determined by the general committee. Programme Suggested. Mr. Ward went on to suggest that the carnival should commence on a Saturday with an organised procession, trade displays, and a parade of Scouts and Guides. A combined church service could be, held on the Sunday, ‘with the band in attendance. Monday’s activities could comprise a drill competition and sports for children, with boxing, wrestling, and a community sing in the evening. Tuesday could be devoted to the Maoris in the district for them to provide some entertainment.

Wednesday, suggested Mr. Ward, could be declared a half-holiday by the mayor, and could take the form of a flower day, with floral decorated vehicles, baby shows, Maypole dances, and physical culture displays. An axeman's competition. baseball, and fancy dress wrestling would provide Thursday's .programme, and Friday could ’be devoted to the finals of the school sports, concluding with a Scottish night and a skating carnival. For Saturday’s entertainment. Mr. Ward suggested a band ou’ekstep competition, novelty sports, a tableau of dresses through the ages, and a torchlight procession, a fireworks display, and an open-air dance. Anticipated Proceeds. “I feel sure that £lOOO could be raised clear, and it woulfne spent locally,” concluded Mr. Ward. Mr. A. N. Wallace said that the fact that there were only two retailers present showed that there was a lack of enthusiasm. Personally, however, he felt that the Chamber of Commerce was to be congratulated on obtaining such a large attendance.

Mr. J. M. Carlson considered that some of the retailers would be affected, but If a spirit of cheerfulness were.brought into the district the purpose of the carnival would be served.

WORK APPRECIATED

River Board Complimented

Complimentary letters are few and far between for.most local bodies, and the Hutt River Board was gratified at its meeting yesterday to receive an appreciative letter, couched in glowing terms, from a ratepayer at Haywards.

“While parading my river frontage to-day, I wondered whether the boqrd realised the enormous good work that has been done along the river from the footbridge down,”- states the ratepayer in his letter. “If your board does not, I do. I also realise that I owe both past and present boards a deep debt of gratitude for the protection work they have given me in the last ten years. I am thoroughly convinced that if it had not been for the actions of the River Board I would have been minus practically 50 acres of first-class land, which would not only have been a big loss to me, but a big loss of revenueproduction for the country. “I am, too, more than ever convinced that had a River Board never existed, so would the valley from the River Board’s north boundary to the sea have existed as a stock-carrying piece of lai)d, with many farmers worried to death trying to stem a most vicious and tricky river when in flood. “Please allow me to utter a paean of praise to your very worthy and capable staff, from your secretary, who always gives his services ungrudgingly, to your up-river staff I watched them work all day in a howling southerly in order to save a half-com-pleted piece of work. "I think my farm is now fairly safe Crom floods, thanks to approximately ten years’ solid battling against erosion by floods, and I can tell you that I am very appreciative. I sincerely hope that you publicly-spirited men will become terribly deaf when any destructive criticism is levelled at you,” concluded the writer.