Provincial Section

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 58, 1 December 1934, Page 14

Provincial Section

WAIRARAPA JOTTINGS

Danger to Motorists

LOITERERS ON BRIDGE

Dominion Special Service

Masterton, November 30.

Attention to the danger to motorists created by children ami others loitering on the Waiohine bridge, more particularly at the week-ends, was drawn by the Automobile Association (Wairarapa). in a letter received by the Wairarapa South County Council at its monthly meeting yesterday. The letter asked that the traffic inspector's attention be drawn to the matter. After some discussion the council decided to take steps to combat the nuisance. Masterton’s Statistics.

There were 22 births in Musterlou during the month of November, as compared with 18 during the corresponding period last year. There were nine deaths during the month, as against four last year, and seven marriages, four being recorded for the same month last year. Open-air Band Concert.

An /excellent programme of wellselected items was rendered in the Masterton Park last evening by the Masterton Municipal Band. The conductor, Mr. R J. Young, states that lie hopes to arrange further open-air evening concerts at suitable intervals. Loss to Golf Club.

Feeling reference to the death of the late Mr. A. C. Major, a past president, and valued club member for many years, was made by Mr. S. J. W. Gill, president of the Masterton Go,I Club, at its annual meeting last night. Members stood in silence as a murk of respect to the late Mr. Major, a vote of sympathy being passed with the relatives of the deceased. Judging of School Gardens.

Under the auspices of the Wairarapa and blast Coast P. and A. Society, the judging will take place on Monday. December 3. of the school gardens of the South Wairarapa. The winning school will have its name engraved -on the challenge shield presented by the late Sir Walter Buchanan and H. R. Bunny. The judge will be Mr. L. Robinson, of Masterton. ■ . . . Methodist Missionary Auxiliary.

' 'An interesting paper on “The Development (if the Hokiatlga Maori. Materially. Physically and Spiritually.” was read by Miss Beale, at the monthly meeting of the Masterto.n Methodist Women’s Missionary Auxiliary yysterday. A .synopsis of the various sisters' reports showed that the work was giving satisfactory results, a great need of all sorts of clothing being .reported. Letters were read from Mrs. T.eadley of the. Solomon Islands and from Mrs. M. Pacey, ex-president of the Missionary Union, after which afternoon tea was served. Mother and Daughter Tea.

The fifth annual Mother and Daughter Tea of the Mastertoil Y.M.C.A. was held last night/ when a c'ake decorated with five kewpies was cut by Mrs. A. Kilgonr. the occasion being her birthday also. The toast of “Mother” was proposed by Miss Glen Daysh. and replied to by Mrs. W. R. Nicol. Dr. Helen Cowio. who recently returned from a trip abroad, gave an interesting address on the welfare of children as she observed it in many different countries. Dr. Cowie also mentioned the great development of clubs of all kinds for young people. Several items were given by some of the children and gymnastic displays by a squad of girls. Addition to Carterton Band Room. With proposals for additions to the band room and the financing thereof, a deputation representing the Carterton Municipal Band waited on the Carterton Borough Council at its.monthly meeting. A suggestion was made that arrangements for reimbursing the council might be made by the council retaining each year the £25 now paid by if to the conductor. The council agreed to accede to the band’s request for assistance, the new band room to' be enlarged and the coft of the work to be refunded to the council by the band as suggested.'• The band room building scheme was left ffi the bands of the works committee,, with power to aet._ The town clerk was authorised to negotiate for the sale of the old. site. MARTON ROSE SHOW Details of the Awards . /■/ • Mardon, November 28. 'Yesterday’s rose, sweet pe't and vegetable show in TJnlls Town Hull attracted large attendances at both afternoon and evening- sessions,* apd the display of blooms was bright and pleasing.’ The bon. secretary, Miss O. Levett, bad all ■arrangements complete, and Rev. B. R. White and committees of ladies and men saw to the smooth running of the funet’on.' In the evening a dance was held, and the net result of the effort must have been very satisfactory.

Mrs. T R. Willis exhibited the champion bloom. “I’.-iul's Lemon Pillar.” and was awarded the trophy fur the best bloom in tlie open class. Miss Petrie showed tlie best bloom in tlie amateur il.-ieo, mid tlie novice section was won by Flock House.

The points prizes were awarded as follow :—Roses, Miss Petrie ; special classes, Flock House; outdoor flowers, Mrs. J. Howard; peas, Miss lona Ellery; special class, Miss J. Bower; cut flowers Mrs. Hadfield; decorative. Miss Goodall; children’s section. Ngaire Young; vegetables. Flock House; and domestic, Mrs.AV. Klatt.

ROAD DEVELOPMENT

Highways Board Confers

With Counties

WANGANUI DISCUSSION

Dominion Special Service

Wanganui,

November 30

Members of the Main Highways Board arrived at Wanganui to-day iu the course of a tour of the North Island to establish personal contact with the various local bodies carrying out work under the hoard's jurisdiction. The Wanganui and Waitotare counties, together will, the Automobile Association, met the board members. Three matters were stressed. The Automobile Association asked that Parapara Road, which is an important link in the Auckland-Wellington main highway, be brought up to standard. Mr. N. R. Bain. who. put the case for the association, said he understood a proposition had been made whereby the Highways Board and the Unemployment Board were offering to provide a sum of money for the improvement of that road provided the Wanganui county found a share. Mr. D. McFarlane, on behalf of the Automobile Association, directed attention to the urgent need for the improvement of the Sanson-Himatangi length of the Wellington-Auckland highway. “I can answer you about that right away.” said Mr. C. J- McKenzie, chairman of the Highways Board. “Tenders are being called now for five miles of that road.” Mr. McFarlane: And that work will be done this year? Mr. McKenzie: Yes. The Waitotara county offered to find £l5O toward the metalling of the watershed. east Highway, from Ahu Ahu to Kauarapoa Junction. It was reported that this work would cost £3OOO. Mr. McKenzie: We will look into that matter, but -the county's contribution seems very small. It. is anticipated that the scheme m view with regard to the Parapara Road will involve an expenditure of about £58,000. It is understood that_ the Unemployment Board will find £27.000 mid the Highways Board £23.000. Negotiations arc now taking place between the board and the Wanganui county with regard to the county’s share, and it will not be known until after the next county council meeting what the outcome will be.

YOUNG FARMERS

Wairarapa Activities

It was decided at a meeting of the committee of the Mastcrtou Group of the Wairarapa Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Clubs that the local group judging in the calf competition take place .on Monday. December 10, at 10 a.m. Prizes will be a warded, for each of two classes as well ns a number of special prizes. The committee agreed to recommend to the W.iirarapa central executive of the clubs that the championship judging take place at the Masterton A. and P. Show, at Solway, iu February next, and that the association be asked to enter the event in the show schedule, provide proper accommodation for the calves, and appoint stewards for the event.

Pupils of the agricultural class at the ■Wairarapa High School, accompanied by their instructor. Mr. S. A. La Roelie. recently visited Mr. J., Ogilvy’s station. ,“Ngawaka.” to discuss the points of Aberdeen Angus Cattle. Later the boys were put to the test of judging two lots of cows, and were also shown Mr. Ogilvy's newly imported Aberdeen Angus bull, the owner demonstrating the points of thisline animal. District farmers interested in the Aberdeen Angus breed donated prizes for essays on tlie breed by the boys. Mr. Ogilvy hns now judged these essays, and made tile following awards:— Open class: S. Judd. 1: I. Blake. 2. Third forms only: B Scott. 1 : S. Deller, and J. 'Wright (equal). 2. The essays have now been forwarded to the Aberdeen Angus Society. GREYTOWN W.C.T.U. A credit in hand of £2/10/3 was reported at the annual meeting of the Greytown branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Uniou. Miss Jones, district 'president, and Miss Jackson, of Masterton, both gave interesting talks on the work of tlie union, while Mrs. Farley and Mi/s Jones'rendered solos, to the accompaniment of Mrs. Taylor. The following officers were elected : — President, Mrs. Anker; vice-presidents, Mesdames Taylor. White, /Miss Oates.; secretary. Mrs. H_. Morrison; treasurer, Mrs. A. Haigh; evangelical superintendent, Mrs. Allan; eradje roll superintendent. Mrs. White; white ribbon agent, Miss Oates; pianist. Mrs. Taylor. - WANGANUI ITEMS There is a particularly goo<l demand for beach houses this year in Wanganui —both at Castlecliff and Kai Iwi. One owner reports that liis' bench cottage could have been let a dozen times over. The migration to the beaches has started early this year, practically all the cottages nt Kai Iwi being occupied already. Rain Needed. * Tlie continued dry- weather is having y serious effect on the pastures in the Wanganui district, and is reflected in the returns from the dairy factories. In the city hosing restrictions arc in full force. There is always a severe water shortage in Wanganui for some weeks during the summer, especially since the increase in building on the sandy area of Gonvillc and Castlecliff. Another important, factor is the extra use people are making of their garden plots. Hundreds of people who once were content to buy their vegetables now grow them, and consequently use more water. The city engineer, Mr. Row, states that an .auxiliary pump is working 20 hours out of the 24, pumping excellent water from the Kai Iwi spring to supplement the Okehu supply.

VALUED WORK Mr. L. A, Abraham and the Seed Trade COMPLIMENT APPRECIATED Dominion Special Service. I’almerston North, November 30. Appreciation of tlie compliment recently paid to him by the association was e'xpressml by Mr. L. A. Abraham in a letter received by tlie Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association this week. “Mr. A. H. Cockayne’s words at tlie grasslands conference gave me a great and pleasant surprise, but your kindlyexpressed letter gave me the greatest and most gratifying surprise,” stated the letter. “You see, this resolution, coming from an agricultural and pastoral association, has a special appeal to me, seeing that for so many years of my life I have, through my connection with seeds, been brought into close touch with the farming community. I want your committee to realise how sincerely I appreciate the great honour they have conferred on me. . “I have always felt that the seed trade, from its very nature, specially calls for a high standard of reliability and service, and 1 have consistently endeavoured to reach to that high level." stated the letter. “The action of your committee encourages me to feel that this ’endeavour' has been recognised.'

LIVE STOCK MARKET

Carterton Sale

Dominion Special Service

.Musterton, November 30.

Cattle were not in strong demand, at Wright. Stephenson and Co.. Ltd.’s. Carterton sale tb-day. prices showing a considerable decline. Pigs made par values, although the demand for porkers and baconers was not ns strong as last week. Cattle: Fat cows. £2/5/- to £2/11/-; forward heifers. £2/5/- to £2/11/-; cows with two vealers at foot. £4/4/-; two-year Ayrshire Jieifers to £2/4/-; heifers and calves, £2/1/--, yearling Jersey heifers, 30/- to £2/8/-; forward cows, to 36/-; cows and ealvys. 25/- to £2/9/-. Pigs: Wenners, 14/6 to 19/-: slips. 21/to 23/-; porkers. 26/- to 35/6; baconers. to £2/15/-. Feilding Sale Prices At the Feilding stock sale on Thursday the N.ew Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Distributing Co.. Ltd., made tlie following sales: —Fat : Fat ewes, 12/-. 13/11. 14/1. 14/5. 14/8. 15/-; fat wethers. 19/2, 21/-. 22/-. 23/-. Store sheep: Two-tooth ewes. 26/-: two-tooth wethers. 17/-, 19/-. 21/-. 21/4; ewes and lambs. 25/-; empty ewes. 9/6. Fat cattle: Fat,cows. £2/10/-. £3. £3/17/6. £4. £4/10/-. £1 17/6: fat heifers. £3. £3/15/-. £4/2/6; fat bullocks, £7/10/-. Store cattle: Three-vear P.A. heifers, £4/2/- to £4 12/6. Dalgcty and Co.. Ltd., report sales as ■under:—Fat two-looths, 19/-; fat ewes, 13/10: fat wethers. 20/-; two-tooth ewes. 26/ ; ; two-tooth wethers. 17/-. 17/9; fat P.A. bullocks. £7/11/-: fat cows, £1 12/-, £2/2/6. £3/2/6: threc-year empty P.A. heifers. £4/2/-.

PvANGITIKEI ITEMS

Christmas Carnival

Marton. November 28.

At a largely attended meeting of Marton retailers last night it was decided to a carnival during the week preceding Christmas. Many attractions have been decided upon, and tlie following subcommittees were set up to report to a meeting ou Monday:—Decoctions: Messrs. T. Low. J. D. Gorrie H. Y. Canitron. Programme: Messi’s. A. Gracie, j Mogridge, jun.. M. Wells. A. A. McIndoe, and D. McPherson. Canvassing: Messrs. W. B. Langston ami A. O. Scott. Bands: Messrs. T. Barton. R. D. Ormond and G. B. Gregory.

Gift Evening. On the occasion of her approaching marriage to Mr. Ray Griffin Miss Allee Aitken was the guest of honour at a gif* (veiling organised by the Athletic Ladies' Hockey Club. Advantage was taken by the three local hockey clubs to make presentations to Miss Aitken, who was a player of outstanding merit. A presentation was also made on behalf of the Amateur Athletic Club. Miss Aitken being one of tlie foundation members of the ladies’ running section. /

Hunterville Swimming Baths. Work in connection with the laying ilown of the Hunterville swimming baths’ is to commence right away. There wan tn be some delay on account of insuflicient money being in hand, but Mr. s’. A. Duncan, of .“Otniri.” has come forward with an additional £lOO so that the baths will be available this summer. This makes Mr. Duncan’s contribution £5OO. LAST PILE DRIVEN New Fitzherbert Bridge Palmerston North. November 30. The last pile necessary for the construction of the new Fitzherbert bridge over the Manawatu River lias been driven. The foundations for the structure include 251 piles, the work of driving which has been in progress, now for manj’ mouths. The concreting of the span from the abutment on the city side of the river to the first pier was also concluded yesterday. When finished the bridge will have a total of eleven spans.

HAWKE’S BAY NOTES

Road Improvement Work

THIS SEASON’S SEALING

Dominion Special Service.

Hastings, November 30.

A start will be made on Monday next with the bitumenising work on the Ma-ngateretere-Havelock North Road. With the completion of this stretch of road motorists will be provided with another loop on which they may travel without leaving a hard-surfaced road. Immediately the contractor has completed the laying of tlie first coat, he will proceed to lay the oil coat on the Railway Road, Hastings. The mix-in-place surfacing on both roads will follow soon after the preliminary coat has been laid. Work is now in*hand with the widening of some of the cuttings on the Redclyffe-Fernhill road. Further preparation work is to be undertaken shortly and, if completed sufficiently soon, the road will be tar-sealed. Once that is done there will be a 30-mile circular drive, with scarcely any gravel portions.

Fund for Band Uniforms. The fund opened, for tlie purpose of obtaining money with which to purchase new uniforms for the Hastings Citizens Band is steadily growing, and, as a result of further donations received during the past day or two. now stands near the £lOO mark.

Motor Truck Removed. . A light converted motor-truck, light green in colour, and bearing the registration of L 7587, was removed by some unauthorised person from the corner of Pepper and Henry Streets, Hastings, between 7 o'clock last night and 8 o’clock this morning.

Popularity of Air-Mails. The popularity of special air-mail services at Christmas time is increasing rap-., idly in New Zealand. This was instanced bv the volume of mail forwarded from Napier and Hastings to connect with the air-mail which will leave Brisbane, on December 10 for England and the Continent. Approximately 150 letters were sent forward from both towns.

Hawke’s Bay Tennis. The following players are to take part in a further series of trial games to determine the Hawke’s Bay Lawn lennis ranking list, the matches to be played at Napier at tiic week-end:—WilsOn, Mowe, Rigby. Ormond, Mabin, Robinson, Pender, Mrs. Milburn. Misses Glenny, 1. Palmer. Hickes. J. Ormond. A. Ormon, M. Rainbow, Mesdamcs Craven and Mawson. ' I

Outbreak of Fire at Napier. The contents of a small iron shed on a section opposite the brick kiln at Hyderabad Road. Napier, were totally destroyed by fire at about 10 o clock last nigh*. The cause of the outbreak is a mystery. The Najiier Fire Brigade was called out. bu. the fire had a good hold when the brigade arrived The shed was on a section on which a house was being epreted.

Unusual Sight on Marine Parade. The unusual sight of thousands of seabirds either settled upon the surface of the water or diving for prey met the eyes ol visitors to the Marine Parade. Napier, yesterday During the past few days these birds have appeared in increasing numbers, and their presence probably indicates that there are large numbers ot smaller fish close into the beach.

Beach Improvement. It was reported at the annual general meeting of the Haumoana Beach Improvement Socie'ty that the society had become au incorporated body during the past year. The purchase of the lennis Club grounds bad also been finalised during the past year. The balance-sheet revealed that the society was in a very satisfactory position considering tlie times. i-Tlie secretary was instructed to call tenders for the beach shop. fine following officers were elected :—Pftsident, Mr. J. T. Blake; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Wat tie. J. W. Wright; committee. Messrs. T. Smith. W. Coekerill. F. Harvey. Osborne. A. Gordon. C. .Scott. R. McCarthv. J. Thorburn. H. Greening: secretary, Mr. P. E Thomson; auditor. Mr. I. Bradshaw.

New Sport for Dannevirke. Sportsmen of Dannevirke and district were introduced to the sport of greyhound racing at a gathering promoted by the Dannevirke A. and P. Association. Counter attractions to some degree affected the attendance, but those present were treated to a novel and thoroughly enjoyable afternoon’s sport. Prior to_ the cominencemont of the greyhound racing a riobon parade of dogs of all breeds was conducted by the Dannevirke Kenne, Club. The judge. Mr. J. B. Wainscott, of Taradale. commenting on the standard of the parade, said that, it produced the best show of greyhounds that he had seen anywhere iii a ribbon parade, while other breeds were represented by some s'pleudid animals. CRUELTY ALLEGED Case Adjourned For Week Hastings, November 29. To a charge of ill-treating a dog by shooting and wounding it. and causing unnecessary suffering by' allegedly failing to dispatch it, Andrew Graham' Gerrand. pilot instructor, to tlie Hawke’s Bay and East Coast Aero Club, pleaded not guilty in the Hastings Magistrate's-Court. when he appeared before Mr. R. M. Watson, S.M.. yesterday. Tlie ease for the police was conducted by Seiiior-Scrgeant MacMr. C. Duff represented the defendant. It was stated by Senior-Sergeant Macnamara that a complaint had bceu received that a white Sealybam dog was missing. and as the result of inquiries Sergeant Wade visited tlie bridge pa aerodrome. There, he said, he found that the dog bad been shot and allowed to suffer. After lengthy evidence had been heard the case was adjourned for a week to enable a man named Armstrong, who was present witii the defendant when the dog was shot, to attend the court. In requesting that this action be taken counsel for defendant stated that Armstrong was at the "club-house at the time and the dog over the fence after it was shot.'

HEALTHY FINANCES

Masterton Golf Club

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Dominion Special Service.

Masterton, November 30.

Judging by the interest manifested in the business at the annual meeting of the Masterton Golf Club last night it was evident that the season just closed ranked among tlie most successful iu the club’s history. If the' enthusiasm displayed is to be taken as any criterion at this period of the year it would also seem apparent that tlie next season will be another one of progress. "The club’s finances are in a very healthy state,” commented the president, Mr. S. J. W. Gill. "We are gradually getting our overdraft down, and hope shortly to have more money for improvements.” "I think we have had a most successful year,” said Mr. J. T. Jameson, iu seconding the motion for the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. “There is no doubt that the storm damage cost a good deal. Notwithstanding that, however, the balance-sheet is probably as good as any golf club’s balance-sheet in New Zealand to-day.” The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr. S. J. W. Gill; women’s president, Mrs. S. J. W, Gill; vice-presidents, Dr. Helen Cowie. Dr. J. .A. Cowie and Mr. W. H. RobTeson; club captain, Mr. H. P. Hugo; women’s club captain, Mrs. H. B. Tomlinson; secretary, Mr. D. T. Herbert; women’s secretary, Miss K.'Cruickshank; treasurer, Mr. R. McKenzie; auditor, Mr. G. W. Sellar; men’s committee, Messrs. W. H. Borrie. C. Campbell-Heard. A. H. Daniell. 11. Frost, J. V. Gordon, J. T. Jameson and R. Page; women’s committee, Mesdatnes W. R. Birch, A. J. Drew. A. McKay, B. P. Perry. N. H. Prior. Misses U. James and R. Murray. There was some diversity of opinion concerning the question of whether tlie closing day should be held on a fixed date each year. Some members considered the season should be closed at the commencement of the tennis season, but a further suggestion was made that it should be left to the discretion of the committee.

A suggestion made by Dr. N. 11. Trior that it would be in tlie interests of the club if it were made more social received the support of the meeting. Dr. Prior said that at present certain players according to the draw nearly always played together. His motion that at least once a month the draw should be a real one was Carried. s MANAWATU NEWS Centralising Education “FIRST NAIL IN COFFIN” Palmerston North, November 30. , “Centralisation of control would be the first nail in the coffin of the present magnificent education system in this Dominion,” declared the chairman of the Wanganui Education Board, Mr. E. F. Hemmiugway, at the opening of the science block at the I’almerston North Boys’ High .School. "After 19 years’ experience I can say without hesitation that the New Zealand system is second to none in the world.”

Women at Cricket. The first women’s cricket match to be played Tn Palmerston North this season was concluded on Wednesday, when Kowhai defeated Woolworths by a small margin. Kowhai scored 94 in its first innings, and 39 in its second strike, Woolworths scoring 55 and 61 respectively. The best batting effort was a 31 by Miss J, Kingsbeer (Woolworths). Miss A. Culpan (Kowhai) took six wickets for 11 runs. Technical School Exhibition.

The annual exhibition of work of the Palmerston North Technical School pupils was opened last night, and was continued to-day. Last night a parents’ evening was held and an entertaining programme was provided by the pupils. The dressmaking pupils staged an interesting mannequin parade. Under the direction of the principal, Mr. G. G. Hancox, members of the staff gave demonstrations of class-room practice.

Council Employee Injured. When a motor-lorry which he' was cranking back-fired, R. Cronin, a city council employee, bad an arm broken. Four years ago Mr. Cronin met with a similar accident when cranking the same lorry.

Non-Politieal Education. “I am one of those who believes that education should be freed from political entanglements,” declared Mr. J. A. Nash, 51. P., chairman of the board of governors, when opening the new science block at the Palmhrston North Boys’ High School. “It should be a. self-governing system within the State. It would compel international co-operation and would become an international enterprise. Perhaps it is too good to hope for, but who knows what will happen in the future?’ —— \ DANNEVIRKE R.S.A. Incorporation Agreed To The question of incorporation was discussed at a general meeting of the Daunevirke branch of tlie Returned Soldiers Association, and after some discussiou was agreed to. The chairman. Mr. M. D. Smith, explained that some time ago it was thought that, owing to the large membership, the Dannevirke branch of the Napier R.S.A. shouljl form a direct branch of its own. To do thaf it would first of all be necessary to become incorporated. The actual fee for incorporation, he said, was £2. As a branch of the Napier association 3/- of each member’s subscription went to the Napier organisation. The affiliation fee was 1/3. so that Napier made 1/9 out of each member. It was decided to appoint a sub-committee to frame the necessary rulejs.