Local and General

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 176, 11 July 1927, Page 6

Local and General

The Ranfurly Shield, which was brought home in triumph from Masterton b.v the Mayor of Hastings (as president of the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union) on Sunday morning, is on view in th© window of Mr. 15. J. McKee, jeweller, Heretaunga sliceu Hastings.

The Salvavtion Army Band plaved in Hastings on Saturday afternoon, and made a collection on behalf of the fund for th© unemployed. Theneffort was-most successful, and the fund will benefit to the extent of £l3 Is 6d.

A letter from Mr. T. Mason Chambers was read at th© Hawke’s Ba> County Council meeting this morning in which h© said that during his visit to Great Britain he was collecting information in regard to roadg and would make a ropnrt at some later date.

The gates closing th© diversion tunnel of the Waihopai hydro-electric scheme were closed on Friday night and the dam is no*’ filling, states a Blenheim telegram. The official switching-on of power is now within sight. The scheme will provide power and light for practically the whole province at a cost of £300,000.

The Hawke’s bay County Council to-day agreed to apply to the Local Government loans Board for ts sanction to the borrowing of a sum of £3300 for the purpose of supplying the settlement of Westghore with a water service, and to forward a protest received in connection with the proposal.

Members of the old Takapuna Borough Council, all of whom were rejected at the April election, were surprised by the legal opinion of T. F. Martin, solicitor to the Municipal Association, that they are individually liable for all the costs of the No. 2 Licensing Authority, Motor Omnibus Traffic Act.—Press Association.

Hydro-electric current cut off in th© Pakowhai road area during -he week-end without the knowledge of the Boards’ officials. The Power Board requests residents, when ’X>wer has been cut off without notice for more than five minutes that thev will immediately communicate with the Board, or with telephone nunihrs advertised elsewhere in this issue, By doing so, not only will repairs be more expeditiously adjusted, hut residents will be saved considerable inconvenience.

Mr P. T. Hunter, of Havelock North, met with considerable success in the poultry section at Stratford Winter Show. With seven entries (□ light Sussex and two Barred Rocks) he won six first and one second, in addition to the cup for the best light Sussex (young bird), and the North Island championship for Barred Rocks. There was strong competition in the Sussex classes as the flourishing N.Z. Sussex Club held its show in conjunction with

The public are reminded of the Hastings Band’s 500 card tournment and old-time dance, to be held in their bahdroom to-morrow evening.

As a result of the police raid on Haining street, Wellington, Leu Long was fined £lO for being in possession of opium in a form suitable for smoking.—(Press Association). .

Men are stid searching in the Tuki Tuki river for the body of Mr Timmu, the unfortunate victim of the drowning accident last week.

At a special meeting oi the H.B. County Council to-day a resolution was passed by way of special order altering the boundaries of the Clive and Havelock ridings, and making a new riding to be known as the Waiinarama riding.

Those interested in the business set down for the Hastings Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, should take notice that on Wednesday next, and thereafter, the Court will open its sittings at 10 a.m. instead of 10.30 a.m., as heretofore.

Mr G. A. f’rethey, of Karaiuu Settlement, Hastings, was very successful at the Hutt Valley Poultry Show with his utility -fawn and white Indian runner ducks, winning with four birds, four first and two specials and the society’s cup for best duck in the show.

The clerical staff oi the HastingsNapier Bus Service in Hastings took up their quarters in the newlyerected offices this afternoon. The structure, with its red-tiled roof and its smart presence generally, presents quite a refreshing appearance. The waiting-room is to be protected by a gate, which will be closed at night immediately the buses cease running, when the lights in the waiting-room wil] be turned off.

Delegates from Orphans and Savage clubs throughout New Zealand assembled in Auckland on Saturday, when the constitution of an honorary association of kindred clubs, laid down o.t an inaugural meeting held at Dunedin last year, was confirmed. Bro. T. W. Dobbie, of the Dunedin Orphans Club presided over an attendance of about 40 delegates, who were welcomed to the city by the Mayor, Mr George Baildon. The election of officers for the year resulted:—President, Bro. J. D. Crawford (Auckland); vice-presidents, Bro. H. Turner (Dunedin), Savage C. G. Jones (Christchurch) and Savage Magnus (Wellington) secretary and treasurer, Savage A. L. Loach (Christchurch). Presidents of represented clubs were elected as members of the executive.