WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 20 February 1931, Page 7

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

MONTHLY MEETING-. The monthly meeting of the Shannon branch of the Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon, when there was an excellent attendance, of members. Out of sympathy with the earthquake sufferers it was thought titling to open the meeting with the hymn, “O, God, Our Help in Ages Past,” after which all joned in singing the Institute hymn. Routine business and correspondence were then dealt with. Community singing, under the expert leadership of Mrs Parcell, was entered into heartily by all. A competition for the most artistically arranged vase of flowers created great interest, a large number of entries being brought forward. The hall, with the gay and beautifully arranged blooms, looked like a miniature flower show. Judging was by popular vote, and Mrs Terry’s entry, an exquisite .study in mauve sweet peas, thalictrum and maiden-hair fern was voted hrsl place. With Iceland poppies and Thalictrum, Mrs Aim’s entry was second; and Mrs Radford’s entry of multi-col-oured sweet peas was third. A white elephant stall, in the charge of Mrs Terry, did good business, all kinds of produce finding a ready sale. This still will be in operation at all meetings, and members are asked to bring along contributions. Nominations for committee members Sot the coming year were called for. •Several names were handed in, and -others may be forwarded to the secretary, Mrs Alexander, before March 11th. Nominations for the office of president are also solicited. Anyone .nominating a member for this position must first gain the consent of the nominee. It was decided to hold a picnic in the Recreation Ground on Saturday, March 7th, commencing at 11 a.m. All members, their friends and families are invited; each member to bring their •own provisions. With reference to the earthquake disaster, the president, Mrs Jb T. Bovis, asked all members to hold themselves in readiness to help the Hawke’s Bay Institutes. In the meantime members are assisting on the Shannon Women’s Committee. The tea hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames S. Barber, Lind, McLaggan and Charles. The attention of members is drawn to the annual election of officers, which will be held at the March meeting. All members are asked to make an effort .to attend. bowllngT To-morrow afternoon three rinks from the Fo*ton Club will visit Shannon to play a friendly match. The following players have been selected to represent Shannon: —Hudson, Todd, Blackwood, C. Hook (skip); Radford, •G. Hook, Morgan, Henry (skip); H. Butt, Mark, Jones, Cronquest (skip); •emergencies: Aim, Alexander, Grey, Collins, Quarrie. SHANNON BOROUGH COUNCIL. FORTNIGHTLY MEETING. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Shannon Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday •evening. Present; The Mayor (Mr E, Butt) and Crs. T. C. Thwaites, R. Hook, Jas. Curran, jun., E. Laurvig, and A. E, Hyde. Apologies for absence were received ffom C:ra. Downes and .Anderson. APPOINTMENT OF ASSESSOR. The Value*-General wrote stating

that, as an Assessment Court might be requirel to hear objections to valuations in this, district, steps were requir- j ed to be taken to have an assessor appointed by the Council in the manner prescribed by the Valuation of Land Act, 1925, and its amendments. An accompanying note stated: “No person being a member of any local authority or a paid officer of any local authority shall be appointed an assessor. Every appointment is for a term of three years. It is necessary to give public notice of the intention to appoint an assessor and in such notice snail appoint a day, being not less than fourteen nor more than twentyone days after the first publication of such notice. Each nomination shall be signed by at least two ratepayers of the district, and by the candidate. If no nomination is received, the Council may appoint an assessor. If more nominations than one are received a ballot is to be held.” It was resolved to take the necessary steps to appoint an assessor. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. The secretary of the New Zealand Municipal Association advised that, in iew of the present national emergency ill particular, of the disastrous earthquake in the Hawke’s Bay district, no good purpose would be served by holding the Conference this year. —Received. A MOTION MISUNDERSTOOD. Replying to an expression of disappointment from the Council that youths under 20 years of age are not included in the provisions of the unemployment scheme, the Unemployment Comaiissioner stated that the unemployment fund was for the benefit of contributors to it, and youths under the age of 20 years were not eligible, as they were not required to register under the Unemployment Act or to pay the unemployed levy. Or. Curran, jun., said that he had understood that the motion passed by the Council was that they were disappointed that youths between th e ages of 10 and 20 years were not included as dependents, when out of work, as no provision was made for them under the unemployment scheme. He said he felt sure that that was what Cr. Downes ha ( d intended when he moved the motion. The Town Clerk said that he understood the motion objected to youths between 16 and 20 years of age not being provided for in the unemployment scheme. The opinion of councillors on the point was divided. Cr. Curran, jun., pointed out that as the Act stood at present, youths between 16 and 20 years of age, out of work did not come under any of the schemes and were not included as dependents. He moved and Cr. Thwaites seconded, “That youths from 16 to 20 years of age be included as dependents, when out of work, under the various schemes.” The motion was carried unanimously. RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYED. The Town Clerk reported that, under the unemployment scheme No. 5, wages paid for the week ended February 14th, 1931, were £84,, paid by him on borough work only, representing 53 men. During the present week 36 men were notified to commence work, in the borough. Cr. E. Hook askod if something' could not be done to have the hole in front of his property in Clapham Street filled in. The Mayor stated that the Foreman had informed him that this was a horse-and-cart job and that the Council’s own men would attend to it as soon as they were available. Cr. Thwaites recommended that the Council avail themselves of the unemployment scheme to construct a footpath on the road to the Cemetery, which would be a great convenience to pedestrians. The Mayor stated that the Foreman was putting on a gang of men to carry out this job as soon as they finished the present work. “SILENT POLICEMAN.” Cr. Hook said that the “silent policeman” should be placed at Hyde’s Corner again, as some motorists were cutting the corner, which was dangerous. It was decided that two concrete domes be placed’ at this corner. If they are a success, similar domes are to be placed in other parts of the town.