THREE SEVERE SHAKES.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 20 February 1931, Page 5

THREE SEVERE SHAKES.

BUT WORK GOES AHEAD. SHOPS RAPIDLY RISING IN NAPIER. CONTROL NEEDED FOR TEMPORARY BUILDING. (Per Press Association.) NAPIER, This Day. Thxise fairly violent shocks were felt in Napier between 4 and 5 a.m, to-day, followed by several * minor tremors. The weather is fine and the wind, westerly; the sea is calm. Wonderful work is being done in clearing the debris, and some streets now possess stable footpaths. Shops are springing up all over the city centre, and an effort is tp be made to control the erection of temporary premises. Hon. R. M. Masters, representing the Prime Minister, is having discussions with local bodies.. Later he proceeds to Hastings, and thence to Wellington. SEWING COMMITTEE S GREAT OUTPUT. i The Mayoress has received the following from the Sewing Committee for Earthquake Relief:— Garments have been supplied locally as follows; Men,, 5; women, 21; boys, 22; girls, 22; babies 3—to fit them up as far as possible out of stock available. Three parcels have been sent by request direct to Napier and Hastings residents. The Committee wishes to thank all who have generously sent parcels of old and new clothing, drapery, and money to the value of £7 2s 6d. This amount includes two orders with local firms for goods to carry on the work. The Committee feels sure that all donors would appreciate the renovated and converted garments which have been so cleverly made by all ladies who have visited St. Mary’s Hall since February 9th. Many of these have been made at home in their spare time, and consist chiefly of boys’ trousers and children’s underwear and frocks. The number of new articles to date are: Boys’ shirts, 13; trousers, 27; childrens’ frocks, 15; pyjamas (men’s), 2 pairs; boys’ do., 2 pairs; nightgowns, 13; knickers, 36; dressing gown, 1; baby’s woolly set, 1. Many ladies have given to the Is appeal also. LEVIN DISTRICT FUND. PRESENT TOTAL OVER £llO6. The latest contributions to the Mayor’s fund, which now totals £llO6 10s Sd, are given below. Previously acknowledged . . £1066 17 5 Levin Dairy Factory staff (dance) .. .. 24 14 3 L.D.ILS. Staff (additional) 1 10 0 Do. children (additional) 13 9 0 Total to date .. .. £llO6 10 8 Following is a statement of the contributions from the staff and pupils of the Levin District High School:— Staff— Previously acknowledged £2l 14 0 Additional 1 10 0 £23 4 0 Children — Previously acknowledged £l4 3 10 Additional 13 9 0 27 12 10 Total £SO 16 10 IN WAIKAREMOANA COUNTRY MAIN SHAKE FELT FOR HALF AN HOUR,. Information contained in a letter received by Mrs S. Parsons, of Levin, from Mrs J. Sheffield (nee Miss Faith Wilson, formerly of Levin), throws much light on the effects of the big earthquake as felt at Waikaremoana, and, having been written on Wednesday, February makes reference to subsequent disturbances. The correspondent states that the first shake on February 3rd lasted for 30 minutes without cessation. At the Lake House it brought down all the chimneys and broke about £IOO worth of crockery. Fortunately for the building, it was of wood and only one storey high. The drive opened up for about half a mile, and one side has sunk nearly a foot. The lake waters rose 10ft at the jetty, lifting launches and boats and then carrying them far out as it receded. Quakes continued at intervals throughout the day. A hill came down, blocking the road for half a mile. Food from Wairo* had to be carried over landslides; and before telegraphic communication was restored it was necessary to walk 10 miles to a post office, to send wires. Severe shocks were experienced a week later, one of them opening up thp tennis court in several places.