HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 147, 19 March 1934, Page 2

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

District botes of Current Interest

Considerable progress has been made by the Hutt A'alley branch of the New Zealand Harmers’ Union, and 'intimation was given at a special rally on Friday that the membership was over the hundred mark. Harvest festival services were conducted at St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Upper Hutt, by the Itev. G. W. Hunt yesterday. «Well-laden tables of fruit and produce were displayed, and there were good attendances at both Harvest thanksgiving services wore conducted-at the Trentliarti church by Mr. J. S. McGregor. ANNUAL GARDEN FETE Hutt Valley High School

Perfect weather conditions prevailed for the annual fete organised by the Hutt Valley High School Parents' Association, and held in the school grounds on. Saturday afternoon. Parents and friends of the pupils thronged the beautiful and extensive grounds of the school, and very fine displays of drill were given by both girls and boys. Mr. C. E. J. Dowdand, president of ■the parents’ association, congratulated •the girls and boys on the fine exhibition of drill, and called on the Mayor, Mr. J. W. Andrews, to open the fete. Mr. Andrews expressed pleasure at being present, and said he had never seen a better exhibition of drill, and congratulated the girls and boys and •their instructors. Mr. Andrews said that the proceeds of the fete were in aid of the orchestral, fund, the residue •to go to the board of governors. He then declared the fete open. The official party was as follows: — Mr. J. N. Millard, the principal, and Mrs. Millard, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Andrews, Mr. W. Nash,. M.P., and Mrs. •Nash, Mr. F. Martyn Renner, principal of Rongotai College, and Mrs. Rentier, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dowland, Mr. and •Mrs. H. Sladden, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell, and Mr. and Mrs. Doig. The various stalls, laden with tempting commodities, were dotted about the grounds, and afternoon tea was dispensed on small tables in the gymnasium, which was effectively decorated with masses of hydrangeas and flax. The table decorations were of dahlias. The helpers were Mesdames Stansell, convener. Carter, Mackenzie, Reynolds, McKain, Lowry, Whitcher, Lawless, Dixon. Hedge, Evans, Renshaw, Millard, Dowland, Gostelow, R. M. Laugtry, and Grant. The stalls and stall-holders were:— Cake stall, Mesdames Ogilvie and T. Orr; produce stall, Mesdames Milne and Dallison; jam stall, Mesdames Winter and Warburton.; ice-cream stall, Misses T. Stace, J. Mount and O. Pope; flower stall, Mesdames Phillips, E. Dawson, aud Hyder; sweet stall, Mesdames Carter, Burns, and Charlesworth ; fancy stall, Mrs. Innes, Miss J. Adams, and Miss B. Innes. The following were in charge of the sideshows:—Quoits, Mr. C. Hedge; coconut shies, Mr. A. Gray; “Aunt Sally,” Mr. Johnston; bowls, Mr. C. Nichols; skittles, Mr. L. Double; darts, Messrs. Ogilvie and Lowry.

Much of the success of the effort was flue to the energy of the officials, who were as follow:—President, Mr. C. E. J. Dowland; organiser and secretary, Mr. A. E. Spencer; assistant, Mr. F. A. Rogers: treasurer, Mr. F. McDonald. Mr. R. Taylor was in charge of the gate. Bright music by the Hutt Municipal Band contributed very materially to the enjoyment of the afternoon, which was enlivened by a decorated, bicycle parade.

PETONE HOCKEY CLUB More Members Wanted Although the past season was a very 'trying one In many ways, the annual report of the Petone Hockey Club expresses the opinion that the club’s experiences will be beneficially felt, and that the future will be bright. Three teams, senior B, junior B. and junior A, were entered in the Wellington Hockey Association’s competitions. The senior B team was fourth on the ladder.

The travelling expenses of all unemployed members were defrayed by the club, which has done, and will continue to do, its utmost to help members and the interests of hockey generally in Petone. Good team work was prevented to some extent by accidents from week to week. The ‘free accident fund cov-

ered all injuries, and. due to the work of the social committee, the fund is still healthy. Full advantage was not taken of the floodlights, and members are urged to make the maximum use of this facility during the coming season. Discussion is urged on the question of increasing the membership, and a suggestion to be placed before the annual meeting is the enrolling of honorary members at a modest subscrip tion.

DANCING SEASON OPENS Lower Hutt Studio Social The opening dance of the season, held at Miss Eva Draper’s studio at Lower Hutt on Saturday evening, was very well attended, and in every way most successful. The studio was gaily decorated with balloons and lycopodium, and the distribution of paper hats- and squeakers added to the fun. ' During tho evening a very young couple, Winsome and Mervyn Smith, aged 8 and 11 years respectively, gave a very clever exhibition of the Ruinba and Slow Waltz. The small people danced very- gracefully, the little girl wearing an Early Victorian frock of blue organdie, with frilled flares from the waist, and trimmed with rosebuds. An exhibition of ballet dancing by older girls in red and gold ballet frocks was also popular. Miss Draper’s frock was of pink floral organdie. Mr. G. Persson acted as M.C. and Lew Arnold’s Marimba Band supplied the music. Among those present were:—Mesdames M. Upton, black lace; J. Strand, floral georgette; Misses L. Roach, black lace; M. Barton, blue georgette; E. Beiv, black satin; E. Beu, green net; J. Millington, lemon taffetas; M. Robinson, crimson velvet; J. Butchers, while taffetas; J. Barnard, floral georgette; P. Marton, black velvet; T. Haydon, floral taffetas; P. Barns, black velvet; M. Thompson, floral georgette; T. Stace, lemon lace; L. Morrison, pink crinkle crepe; L. Player, black lace; J. Russell, pink organdie; C. Player, blue georgette; E. Senior, crimson velvet; B. Whiteman, green crinkle crepe; D. Cundy, lemon crinkle crepe; J. Mouat, lemon lace: E. Organ, floral ninon; J. Brown, pink crepe de chine; P. Wilson, green taffetas; Whitcher, gold taffetas; B. Snow, beige crepe de chine; B. Glading, blue satin; Q. Durbin, blue organdie; M. YVakelin, pink georgette; R. Jenner, floral georgette; K. Howe, cherry velvet; L. Treweman, floral taffetas ; D. Hunter, black velvet and greet organdie; and Messrs, G. Perssoon, G. Bond, P. Foster, J. Drysdale, S. Dudding, R. Doig, M. Orr, W. Jarman, L. Evans, C. and E. Muir. R. Smith. A. Wilson, D. Croft, 11. King, F. Bailey, R. Millard, R. Robinson, J. Cleland, G. Beu, D. Robinson, A. Hay. E. Hughes, E. Ridyard, C. Mount, C..McMahon, P. Barnes, M. Upton, P. Foster; L. Hewitt, G. Richardson, R. Martin, E. Thompson, and L. McKee.

RALLY OF FARMERS Hutt Valley Branch Probably no previous meeting of the Hutt Valley branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union has received such support as was giveu at the special rally which was held in the Silverstream Hall on Friday evening. Mr. J. Roberts, the president, presided, and Mr. J. Blewman, the secretary, was also present. Others who attended included Mrs. IV. R. Ward. Dominion president of the Women’s Division, Mr. Nicdcrer, and officers of the Agricultural Department. An apology was received from Colonel J. Pow. Intimating that the annual picnic would be held at the Wallaceville laboratory on Friday, Mr. Roberts said that the Women’s Division had asked that the outing be held at some other place. Arrangements had been made, however, but if the division, desired it there would be no difficulty in a change of location next year. The picnic committee which was set up comprised Messrs. J. Roberts, J. Blewman, J. C. Cottle, H. Scholes, S. Peck, C. Whiteman, F. Whiteman, and Mesdames G. Cottle, Lindsay, J. Blewman, Kearney, Mumby, Skou, O. Collie and Brown.

It was decided that the meetings during the year should be allocated one at Kaitoke, three at Lower Hutt and one at Wainui. Addresses were given by Mrs. Ward and Mr. Von Sturmer, and the meeting closed with a dainty supper, which was provided by the Women’s Division.