HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 68, 13 December 1933, Page 4

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

District Hotes of Current Interest

Building permits to the value of £375 were issued by the Petone r>orough Council during November, and the fees paid amounted to £2/5/-. The library committee of the I’etoue Borough Council has asked the engineer, Mr. C. L. Jacksou, to report on the question of enlarging the lending department. Permission has been granted by. the Upper Hutt and Petone Borough Councils to the Wellington District Free Ambulance to hold a street day in their respective boroughs on March 16. A BRIGHT OUTLOOK Views of Gas Board Members An optimistic note was struck by members of the Petone and Lower Hutt Gas Lighting Board-at the conclusion of the meeting last evening. The chairman, Mr. W. G. Loddcr, said it looked as if things would be better next year than this, with higher wages and better dividends. Mr. W. G. Meldrum said the wool sales recently showed a great improvement over those of last year. He hoped that the time would come when the board, with other local bodies, could consider restoring the wage cuts. Mr. C. P. Brockelbank said the first duty of all would be to get everyone back to work. . Other members were of the opinion that conditions were brighter than they had been for some tiine. AMATEUR ATHLETICS Lower Hutt Club Events Results of ».be events held by the Lower Hutt Amateur Athletic Club at Trafalgar Park on Monday evening are as follow :— 100 yards men: J. Mair, 1; W. Crooks, 2: N. Scott. 3. 100 yards junior: R. Gunn, 1; E. MacjGuire, 2; H. Walker, 3. 100 yards women: A. Walker, 1. One mile: H. AValker, 1; C. H. Loughnan. 2; K. Robbie, 3. 120 yards hurdles: J. D. Henderson, 1. 440 yards: J. Richardson, 1; D. J. Benton. 2. 220 yards junior: E. MacGuire, 1; R. Gunn. 2; H. Walker, 3. 50 yards women: A. Walker, 1. 100 yards girls: June Hunter 1; Kathleen Mac Williams, 2. 100 yards boys: Cliffords Cairns, 1; Norman Sukroo, 2. Long jump :A, Mack. 1: R. Griffith. 2; J. D. Henderson and R. N. Foster, 3. Shot putt.: J. D. Henderson, 1; N. Player, 2; J. Roberts, 3. NO SHOW THIS YEAR Upper Hutt Gardeners The committee of the Upper Hutt . Horticultural Society has decided that it is not advisable to hold a summer flower show this year. The president. Dr. F, W. Kemp, states that for the past two years the I committee has been working under difficulties owing to lack of mcaus. “At the beginning of last .year there were .119 members on the register,” he told “The Dominion,” “but in spite of repeated appeals, only 39 paid their subscription. A special meeting of .all members was called to discuss the position, and although, every member was notified of this meeting only eight turned up. “These facts indicate clearly that the members have lost interest in the affairs of the society. The subscription, 5/- per annum, we do not consider to be excessive. The financial year ended with a surplus of under £2. “The committee deeply regrets that it has been necessary to close down the society’s activities for the time being, and trusts it will not be long before the lovers of flowers in our district band themselves together in a determined effort to hold a summer show, and continue the good work which has been carried on for the past twenty years.” KITCHEN TEA GIVEN Bride-to-be Entertained Mrs. R. Hazelwood, of Lower Hutt, was hostess on Saturday evening at a kitchen tea given in honour of her niece, Miss Ida Belcher, whose marriage to Mr. Playter takes place shortly. There were about 25 young people present, and a very jolly time was spent in playing games on the spacious lawn, which was gaily illuminated with coloured lights for the occasion. The guest of honour was the recipient of a varied assortment of kitchen utensils. Elocutionary items were given by Mr. Cedric Muir and Mr. W. List, and a delicious supper brought a very happy evening to a dose. DEPARTMENTAL WORK Petone-Hutt Gas Board Details of the departmental work of the Petone and Lower Hutt Gas Lighting Board during November are contained in comprehensive reports presented to the board last evening. The works manager, Mr. C. Shaw, reported that 9,479.000 cubic feet of gas was manufactured, which was an increase over the corresponding month of the previous year of 124,000 cubic feet, and a decrease over the previous month of 59,000 cubic feet. During the nionth 406 tons 1" cwt. of coal was received, 580 tons 18 cwt. was carbonised, and the amount in stock on December 1 was 868 tons 13} cwt. The residuals sold amounted to 149 tons 14 cwt., and (he tar sold amounted to 7296 gallons. The estimated eoke in stod;. at December 1 was 155 J tons, and the estimated tar in stock was 18.."31 gallons. The distribution officer and secretary. Mr. O. Silbery, reported that during the month Installations were made of 20 new services. 10 new cookers, two cookers renewed, two coppers, one enlipbont. one bottentot. four hotplates. 21 new meters, 108 meters changed, and 48 meters repaired at the works.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Sydney Howard, clever comedian, with his smart colleagues, Mark Daly, Dorothy Bartlam, and a capable cast, arc creating laughter nightly at the Paramount Theatre in the farce comedy, “Up For The Derby.” This is classed as the best thing Sydney Howard has given to the screen. The actual race for the Derby with the accompanyingxrrowds and excitement are vividly pictured. A unique Indian romance, “Kama” precedes “Up for the Derby.” “Cleaning Up.” George Gee, one of England’s most celebrated comedians, who is known as “the man. with a 1000 faces,” has visited, and is famous throughout all parts of the British Empire in legitimate stage productions. He has now burst into films for the fihst time, and is credited with registering, “a tremendous success” in an e.wrutiatingly funny farce, elegantly mounted, entitled “Cleaning Up,” which will be shown for the first time in New Zealand at the Paramount Theatre on Friday next. Gee is seen as “Tony Pumford,”- the- son . of a ..lord,.' who through lean times' finds himself reduced to selling vacuum cleaners. Associated with George Gee are Betty Astell, Davy Burnably, Barbara Gott, Muriel George, Dorothy Vernon, Gilbert Davies, and a, . host of stage

ARMY MANOEUVRES Permanent Forces in Camp at Trentham ATTACK AND DEFENCE

Transformed-, for the time being into a country with invading troops, several of the hills.at Kaitoke formed the setting yesterday for army manoeuvres for the Permanent Forces in the Central Command, which are at present undergoing a refresher course at Trentham Camp. The morning was devoted to an attack, with the object of taking up a defensive position to prevent invasion of hostile troops from IVairarapa, and the afternoon was devoted to the actual defence. The manoeuvres were carried out under war-time conditions, and the surrounding fields were dotted with khaki-clad figures advancing to their objective, taking what cover they could. Yesterday’s movements comprised only part of the training, in camp, which commenced on November 30, and which concludes to-morrow. All the officers of the New Zealand Staff Corps and R.N.Z.A. have undergone a course in tactics, staff duties, and administration, and at the same time noncommissioned officers and men of the New Zealand Permanent Staff were given a refresher course In platoon weapons and infantry section leading. About 20 officers and 60 men of other ranks are in the camp. For the second week, both officers and N.C.O.’s combined into one course to carry out exercises as a company in attack, defence, and outposts. In order to have sufficient numbers, members of the Training Cadre at Trentham joiped the Central Command course for this Instruction.

During the course, the opportunity was taken to practise the procedure resulting upon recent amendments to training manuals. Section leading instruction was given in digging and wiring section posts, anti-gas measures, anti-aircraft protection, and semaphore signalling. Colonel F. Symon, C.M.G.. D. 5.0., A.D.C. to the King, is present at the camp. CHRISTMAS PARTY Children of Unemployed Much valuable assistance has been given to the Upper Hutt citizens’ unemployment relief committee by the president, Mrs. J. Adams, and her daughter, Miss M. J. Adams, and again this year they arranged for a Christmas party for the local unemployed and their children at Maidstone Park. The wea_ther was most able, and there was an attendance of about 400 children and 200 adults. The various sports were efficiently organised by the men’s committee, and the food and soft drinks were dispensed by the women’s committee. Results .of the. sports are as follow :— Results of the sports are as follow:— Boys’ Races. Five years and under: .Tack ChapmanTaylor, 1; Lewie Brown, 2; Leslie Leverage 3. Six to eight years: Rex Bucknell, 1; Harold Brown, 2; Clere Mackie, 3. Nine to 11 years: Douglas Moulder, 1; Max Batchelor, 2; Bob Melville, 3. Twelve to 14 years: Victor Humphreys, 1; Allen Marsden,' 2; Tom Bennett, ’3. Girls’ Races. Five years and under: Ida Hewson, 1; Esme Brown, 2: Nellie Duncan, 3. Six to eight years: Lulu Bucknelk 1; Mary Severn, 2; Mollie Melville, 3. . Nine to 11 years: Freda Humphreys, 1: Olive HoI-‘ land 2; June Melville, 3. Twelve to 14 years: Phyllis Albon, 1; Janet Peggie.. 2; Alma Oliver, 3. Special .prize donated by Mr. S. Clarke'for girls 5-6 years: Rae Matinga. Adults’ Races. Single women: Phylhs Albon, 1: Alma Oliver, 2. Married woman: Mre. Hampton, 1: Mrs. Scaif, 2. Elopement race: Miss Siely and Mr. Garnbam, 1. Cigarette race: Miss Siely and Mr. Garnham, 1. Women’s stepping chain: Betty Simmies, 1. Committeemen’s race: Mr. Ballinger, 1; Mr. Jackson, 2. Single men’s race: David Auld. 1; Alan Marsden. 2. Married men’s race: Mr. R. Derbridge, 1; Mr. Thorner, 2. Wheelbarrow race: Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton. 1. Relief workers’ championship-: N. Beals, 1; D. Auld. WOMEN’S DIVISION Hutt Branfeh Meeting The monthly meeting of the Hutt branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held recently in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Mrs. MacDa irmid presided. During the afternoon Miss I. E. Ward gave an interesting talk on the achievements of the division. Afternoon tea served by Mesdames Linney and Shand brought a delightful afternoon to a close.

Head injuries and abrasions to his legs and hands were received by Harold Wyhatt. aged IR, 37 Rintourstreet. when he fell off his cycle in Raroa Road yesterday afternoon. He was taken to hospital by the Free Ambulance.