Provincial Section

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 35, 4 November 1933, Page 16

Provincial Section

SHARP EARTHQUAKE Experience in Masterton ITEMS FROM W AIR ARAP A Dominion Special Service. Masterton, November 3. ..A prolonged earthquake shock was experienced in Masterton at 5.18 o’clock this morning. The shake started with a tremor and increased in severity, causing doors, pictures, and electric lights to swing. No damage is reported locally. The shock lasted about 15 seconds. Agricultural Students. A party of students of the agricultural class of the Wairarapa High School, in the charge of their instructor, Mr. S. A. La Roche, visited the property of Mr. W. H. Booth, “Middlerun,” Carterton, this afternoon, The boys inspected Mr. Booth’s Jersey herd and judged several specially-sel-ected animals, giving full reasons for their placements. South Wairarapa Rainfall. Rain fell on ten days in Featherston during October, the total rainfall being 2.46 inches. The maximum fall was 1.5 inches on October 20. During the corresponding month last year rain fell on twelve days for a total of 4.29 inches. At Carterton there were eleven wet days during the month, the total being 2.67 inches. The heaviest fall was .55 inches on the 29th. Inter-Club Croquet. An inter-club croquet match between the Masterton and Haunui (Featherston) Croquet Clubs resulted in a draw, each club winning one match. Results are as follow Mesdames McGregor and Bassett (Masterton) beat Mesdames Wakely and Watson (Haunui), 26—17; Miss Card and Mrs. Barry (Haunui) beat Mesdames Polson and Donnelly (Masterton), 26—23. Protest Against Gambling. A strong protest against any extension of the present facilities for gambling was made by members of the Carterton branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at the monthly meeting. A letter is to be forwarded to the Hon. A. D. McLeod, member for the Wairarapa, asking him to do all in his power to prevent any Bill being passed that will further gambling in New Zealand. Firemen’s Service Awards. The secretary of the Carterton Volunteer Fire Brigade, Mr. R. Smith, has been presented with 'a N.F.B.A. two years’ service bar, having completed 25 years’ service. Firemen W. Boston and N. Jacobs each received two years’ service bars, having completed seven years’ service. Mr. Smith will also receive the association's gold star at the next N.F.B.A. conference. Street Extension Work. Steady progress is being made with the work in connection with the extension of Macara Street, authorised by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust some two or three months ago. The piping of the creek and necessary drainage extensions have been completed. The filling and levelling of the new section of the street is at present under way, and 1 once completed a start will be made on the actual formation work. “Back to Childhood.” With a view to raising funds for Christmas relief, Mr. R. J. Culver, organiser of the Wellington Tramway Entertainers, has been consulted on the question of holding a “Back to Childhood” ball in Masterton. Mr. Culver has stated that his organisation will be only too pleased to assist the Masterton combined charitable bodies. He will be visiting Masterton to-morrow, when it is suggested that committees should be formed with the idea of holding a ball on Wednesday, November 15. School Attendance High. The average attendance of the Carterton District High School for the first two terms of this year was well maintained, but for the third and fourth weeks of the present term the lowest average for some considerable time was experienced. The figures for the first term were 96.6 per cent, at the main school, and 96.5 per cent, at the side school. For the second terra, which is considered the worst term of the school year, owing to prevailing sickness, the percentages were 97 and 96.7 respectively. The secondary roll was well maintained. Support for W.E.A. It was reported at a meeting of the committee of the Masterton branch of the W.E.A. that the campaign for support had resulted in over thirty persons having undertaken to become members. A meeting of members and supporters is to be called for Tuesday, November 14, at which the alms and objects of the association and its importance to the community will be explained, and measures taken to ensure its continuance. Special invitations are to be sent to various institutions and organisations interested in matters of public concern. Construction of an Organ. “Organ Construction” was the subject of an interesting address delivered at yesterday’s luncheon of the Masterton Rotary Club, by Mr. C. W. Kerry. The organ, said Mr. Kerry, was without a doubt the king of instruments. In reality it was a box of whistles. He went on to describe the action, manipulation of the stops, the means of combining them according to their tone value, and many other phases of the organ’s delicate construction. Visitors to the luncheon were Rotarian Harper, of the Wellington Club, and Rotarian Armstrong, of the Palmerston North Club.’

WANGANUI AMATEURS Athletic and Cycling Races Wanganui, November 3. The Wanganui Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club held its first run of the 1933-34 season last evening. Four events were decided, these being two cycle races, a 75 yards flat, and a one mile flat handicap. The results were of follow:— Cycling.—Quarter-mile sprint: J. Wade, 1. One mile scratch race: J. Wade, 1; Constantine, 2. Pldwell and W. Orlowski also rode well. Running.—7syds. handicap: E. Carvel! (scr.), 1; L, Burgess, 2; C. Berryman, 3. There were nine starters. One mile handicap: Ransome (180 yds.), 1; Burgess (85yds.), 2; Bourgeois (»cr.), 3. There were ten starters.

INCREASES SHOWN Customs Returns Compared NEWS FROM WANGANUI Dominion Special Service. Wanganui, November 2. Substantial increases are shown in the totals of net customs duties collected at the Port of Wanganui m October, compared with October, 1932, while the only decrease shown for both periods is in connection with the tire tax. The returns are as follow, those for October last year being given in parentheses: Customs, £4668/16/6 (£3817/3/1) ; beer duty, £416/17/6 (£226/14/-) ; petrol, £1236/9/6 (£ll3O 4/-) ; tire tax, £l5B/10/- (£175/16/-). The sales tax amounted to £14,119 16/5. Weather in October. The Friends’ School, Wanganui- reports that there were 157 hours of sunshine during the month of October, with an average of 5 hours 4 minutes each day. The total rainfall totalled 2.58 inclies, and rain fell on 20 days. The average maximum temperature was 60 degrees, and the average minimum was 46, the mean being 53 degrees. The highest maximum was OS degrees, and the lowest 37. Wanganui Amateurs. Opportunity was taken last night by several members of the Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society to visit Palmerston North to ye the opening performance of the Palmerston North amateurs stage the musical comedy, “Country Girl.” The visit proved of great value in that Wanganui is staging the same production during show week this month. Rowing Final. By a length and a half, Marchant’s crew defeated Cass’s when the final of the Wanganui Rowing Club’s clubfours trophy race was held last evening. For the majority of the distance the crews were level, but maintaining a longer and more even stroke, slightly slower than his opponent’s until the final stages, Marchant won the race. The crews were: Marchant, Robertshaw, Marshall, Northover; Cass, V. Clgpham, Rawle, Dale. New City Engineer. Applications for the position of city engineer closed yesterday. Approximately 60 applications have been received. most of them from highly qualified engineers, some of whom have both civil and electrical quail flcations, which would fit them to. hold the dual position of city engineer and tramway manager. Applications win be dealt with by the works committee Vital Statistics. Vital statistics in Wanganui for the month of October, compared with the same period last year in parentheses, are as follow:—Births, 58 (46) ; deaths, 27 (23) ; marriage licenses, 16 (25) ; marriages in office, 3 (4). Horticultural Society. At a meeting of the Wanganui Horticultural Society it was decided to apply for the next national daffodil show to be held in Wanganui on the next occasion a North Island centre is available. The society has decided to make an entry in class No. 98 at the National Flower Show to oe held In Palmerston North on January 23 and 24, 1934. This class is open to all horticultural societies of New Zealand. and is a district exhibit not to exceed 100 square feet. A sub-com-mittee to organise the exhibition has been formed, consisting of Messrs. H. J. Duigaji, Hope Gibbons, C. H. E. Rhodes, J. D. McKay, F. J. Walker, and Mesdames G. Weekes, E. ShepD>rd and Miss McLeod. Wanganui Show. With a view to soliciting entries for the Wanganui show, to be held on November 23 and 24, members of the executive, accompanied by the secretary, Mr. K. H. Armstrong, visited Palmerston North yesterday, for the spring show. Their efforts were very successful. Several breeders, notably in Jerseys and Romneys, have intimated their willingness to come and compete at Wanganui. In addition, all the side-shows operating at the Manawatu fixture are coming to Wanganui. St John Ambulance Examinations. The following St. John Ambulance first-aid candidates have been successful in passing their examinations: — Mesdames J. Patterson, F. Biggen, Misses H. Cook, E. Payne, D. Anderson, M. Gibb Brown, J. Souter, E. Evan, J. Thurlow, H. Edmonds, B. Stokes, C. Owen, Messrs. J. Taylor, A. Geclye, M. Breed, J. Ching, C. Sharp, A. Bergin, L. Pattchett, R. Brown, and E. Hamling. The lectures were given by Dr. H. G. Robertson, and the examinations were set by Dr. Helen Topham. Mrs. Day was the supervisor. The majority of class members are now entitled to their medallions. Joining the Police. Mr. J. Ellis, Wanganui East, left Wanganui for Wellington yesterday, where-he has joined the police force. Mr. Ellis is well known In sporting circles, having been a member of the Technical College Old Boys’ Football Club, the United Cricket Club, and the Castlecliff Golf Club. Another Wanganui Rugby footballer, Mr. 0. Rogers, also of the Technical College Old Boys’ team, left for Auckland earlier in the week to join the police force.

WANGANUI BAND Decision to Enter Contest Wanganui, November 3. The Wanganui Garrison Band i; to compete at the New Zealand band contest to be held at Wellington next February. This decision was confirmed at a meeting of members held this week. It is the intention of the Garrison Band to co-operate with the Queen Alexandra’s Own Band and the Wanganui Highland Pipe Band in an appeal to the generosity of the public in order to obtain funds to send the three bands to Wellington for the contest. The fact that the Wanganui Garrison is celebrating its jubilee year makes the decision to compete at Wellington one of the most important in the band’s history. It was in 1898 that the Garrison Band attended the first North Island band contest, held nt Napier, and they were successful in gaining first prize in the selection contest. From that date until the present day the Garrison Band has contested with the leading brass bands in various parts of the Dominion, and has even made a journey across the Tasman to win honours against the best that Australia could offer.

PLEASINQ WRESTLING Wairarapa Amateur Titles CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS Dominion Special Service. Featherston, November 3. Manv bouts o£ quite a good standard were witnessed nt the Wairarapa amateur wrestling championships, lie Id at Featherston last night. M ith little difference in the prowess of many ot the contestants, the packed house was treated to some sterling exhibitions of the sport. The third man in the ring was Mr. J. Fearon, president of the Wairarapa Association. . ... Winners of the championship titles Currie (Featherston); lightweight, Olsen (Eketahuna); welterweight, Carlyon (Featherston); middleweight, I. Sutherland (Masterton); lightheavvweight, Dumbleton (Eketahuna); heavyweight. I. Sutherland (Mastertou). ■ Following are the detailed results Middleweight.—First round: Pederson (Featherston), list. 4lb„ beat Townsend Masterton), lOst. 131 b.; Austin (Featherston). list. 21b., beat Blain (Featherston) lOst. 101 b.; I. Sutherland (Masterton), list. 11b., beat W. ‘Benton (Featfeerston), lOst. 91b.; Noble (Jeatherston), list. 51b., beat Tildesley (Masterton), list. 31b. Second round; Noble beat Pederson; Sutherland beat Austin. Final: Sutherland beat Noble. Featherweight.—Currie (Featherston). Bst. 111 b.. beat Hayes (Featherston), 9st„ on points. , _ ~ Heavyweight.—First round: Rankin (Eketahuna), 13st. 21b„ beat Clements (Masterton), list. 91b.; Sutherland (Masterton), a bye. Final: Sutherland, list, lib., beat Rankjn. . Lightweigiit.—LFirst round: Wenden (Featherston), 9st., beat Coleman (Masterton), Ost. 81b.; E. Benton (Featherston). 9st. 91b., beat McGlashen (Eketahuna), 9st.; Olsen (Eketahuna), 9st. 91b., beat Currie (Featherston), Bst. 111 b. Semi-final: Olsen beat Benton; Wenden, a bye. Final: Olsen beat Wenden. Light-heavyweight. — First round: Dumbleton (Eketahuna), lOst. 121 b., beat Tildesley (Masterton), list. 31b.; Benton (Featherston), lOst. 91b., beat Evans (Eketahuna). list. 51b. Final: Dumbleton beat Benton. Welterweight.—First round: Tilyard (Featherston), lOst. 51b., beat Simmons (Featherston), 9st. 131 b.; E. Benton (Featherston), Ost, 91b., beat Wenden (Featherston), Ost. 61b.; Curtis (Masterton), lOst. 31b., beat Drew (Featherston), lOst. 6Jlb.; Carlyon (Featherston), lOst. 61b., beqt Birse (Masterton), lOst. Second round: Curtis beat Tilyard; Carlyon, a bye. Final: Carlyon beat Curtis. MOTOR-CYCLE CLUB Successful Year Closes Wangauui, November 3. A successful year was reported at the annual general meeting of the Wanganui Sports Motor Cycle Club held last night. The election of officers resulted as follows: — Patron, Mr. Toogood; president, Mr. G. Jones; vice-presidents, Messrs. S. Gibbons and G. Lindsay; secretary and treasurer, Mr. C. Perrett; assistant treasurer, Mr. R, Willacy; club captain, Mr. G. Lindsay; vice-captain, Mr. S. Brewer; gear steward, Mr. R. Styles; committee, Messrs. B. Roberts, I. Murray, B. Brewer, O. Francis, 0. Hogg, and L. Gillman. In the general business that followed, the club’s constitution was submitted to the meeting and adopted. . A tentative sporting programme, embracing club runs, hill climbs, beach racing, trials, gymkhanas, and scrambles, picnics, and competition in outside clubs’ events, was drawn up. It was decided to adopt the “New Zealand Motor-cycle" as the club’s official organ. Designs for a club badge in the form of tank transfers were invited. A definite ruling in regard to push starts was laid down. The vexed question of defining and classing standard and racing machines came under discussion. It was decided to let this matter stand over until further information could be obtained. The outgoing committee was accorded a vote of thanks. MARKETING OF WOOL An Australian Suggestion Experiences of the past few years have produced anervous outlook among many growers regarding the sale of their wool (says the “Sydney Morning Herald”). Some sheep owners sold their clips before the selling season opened at pence below market value. “Up Against It,” under the correspondence headed “Puzzled Wool-grower,” asks for general advice ■whether he should sell privately, or consign to the Sydney, Newcastle, or London markets. His uncertainly produced the humourous suggestion that, in order to satisfy the whole of his feelings, he should split his clip into four sections, selling one portion in the country and one portion in each of the centres mentioned. Between the four methods he would “strike” an average figure which might temporarily give him peace of mind, though eventually might result in regret if values rise in the New Year. If the conviction is held that the wool market will be lower in the New Year, would it not be wise to sell the sheep on a property at current values and replace them in the autumn at lower cost? If the wool market were to fall, sheep prices would follow it. It may he, however, he who sells wool last will sell best. The figures below, revering the price of average 64’s tops in Bradford, indicate the advances which have occurred in post-

ENTERTAINMENTS REGENT THEATRE, MASTERTON. The famous English comedian, lom Walls, is now appearing at the Regent Theatre, Masterton, in his latest comedy triumph, “Leap Year.” The part of the philandering baronet he impersonates with such excellent effect in the lavishlymounted, mirthful play gives him the chance to dominate almost every one of the 35 scenes of the piece. His wellchosen cast of London favourites gives him excellent support. Anne Grey, the leading woman, is especially charming. Edmond Breon also shows to advantage. A good supporting programme is provided. MANAWATU MONTE CARLO Attention is drawn to the excellent ni-lit’s entertainment arranged by the Palmerston North Carnival Committee to take place at the beautiful Awapuni grounds of the Manawatu Racing Club. The advertisement makes mention ot many divertisements, and those who attend are assure dof much to amuse and entertain them. It might be mentioned that every separate committee is combining to make the entertainment a success, and this means that the arrangements are in the hands of more than 300 people, under the direction of the organiser.

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